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Heinz was established in Canada in 1909 in a former tobacco factory in Leamington, Ontario ( Tomato Capital of Canada ).

Most products shipped from Leamington have English and French labels for distribution throughout Canada, but a substantial amount of product is sent to the US.

Ketchup is the main product produced there, but the factory also produces Canada Fancy ( Grade A ) tomato juice, mustard, vinegar, baby food, BBQ sauces, canned pastas, beans, pasta sauces, gravies and soups.

Heinz Canada is also the major supplier of single serving and flexible packaging condiments for most fast food chains in Canada.

Leamington is the largest tomato processing region per acreage in the world.

The Leamington plant usually processes more than 250, 000 tons of tomatoes per year.

With its unique combination of climate and rich soil, Leamington is one of the best areas for growing vegetables in the world.

Heinz Canada's head office is in North York, Ontario and it also has operations in St. Marys, Ontario ; Calgary, Alberta ; and Montreal, Quebec.