Is It Canadian

Pantry & Groceries

Canadian alternatives to
Heinz Ketchup

Currently owned by Kraft Heinz (US)

Heinz is the default ketchup in most Canadian fridges, and its 2014 exit from Leamington, Ontario is the reason a lot of people started reading labels in the first place. There are two good Canadian-side answers, and they are Canadian in different ways.

What to buy instead

  1. French's

    Made here

    Made in Toronto from Leamington-grown tomatoes. American-owned parent, Canadian production and Canadian farm supply.

    Owner
    McCormick & Company
    Made in
    Toronto, ON

  2. President's Choice

    Cdn owned

    Loblaw's own label. Canadian-owned company; check the bottle for country of origin, which varies by run.

    Owner
    Loblaw Companies Limited
    Made in
    Varies by product

  3. Compliments

    Cdn owned

    Sobeys' house brand, same caveat as PC — Canadian retailer, product origin varies.

    Owner
    Empire Company / Sobeys
    Made in
    Varies by product

Think we missed a better Canadian option? Suggest one.