Welcome to Heinz sign at the Kitt Green site, Wigan.Welcome to Heinz sign at the Kitt Green site, Wigan.
Welcome to Heinz sign at the Kitt Green site, Wigan.

22 pictures showcasing the Wigan Heinz plant through the years

Heinz has been a major employer in the borough for more than 60 years.

Today's news that Kraft Heinz is intending to plough £140m into its Kitt Green facility - with tomato ketchup, mayonnaise and salad cream being made at the Wigan plant once more - is a welcome boost for the borough.

Here we look at some of the pictures in our archive of the world-famous factory ...

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