Henry John Heinz was an American entrepreneur
who was known as the founder of H.J. Heinz Company. He started the company with two other
partners. In 1888, Heinz bought his partners’ interests, took control of the
company, and reorganized it into H.J. Heinz Company.
Upon the incorporation of H.J. Heinz Company in
1905, Heinz assumed the position of president and served in that capacity until
his death in 1919. Heinz’s management was noted for his fair treatment of
employees and his move to pioneer safe and hygienic food preparation. Among his
notable programs included free medicare for his workers, educational privileges
like libraries, facilities such as gyms, gardens and swimming pools. He lobbied
for the ratification of the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906.
Heinz was 74 years old when he died on May 14,
1919. At that time, H.J. Heinz Company was operating 20 food processing
facilities and a number of seed farms and container factories.
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