H.J. Heinz Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of branded processed food products, such as ketchup, beans, condiments, sauces, meals, soups, seafood, snacks and infant foods. Founded in 1869, Heinz is the most international US-based food company, with 60% of sales currently outside the United States. It also owns 150 number-one and number-two brands worldwide, with its top-15 brands accounting for two-thirds of annual sales.