What the ‘57’ Means, and More Surprising Facts About Heinz

It's hard to believe it, but Heinz is turning the ripe old age of 150 this year. And while the majority of us are probably most familiar with Heinz ketchup-introduced in 1876, before the invention of the lightbulb or the completion of the Eiffel Tower!-the company produces thousands of products across more than 80 percent of the world's countries. Pretty wild! In honor of the company's milestone, here are 12 facts you may not know about Heinz...including where that iconic 57 came from.