Designed to deliver greater control, less waste and improved sustainability during service, the new format marks the latest step in Heinz’s continued investment in operator-focused innovation, combining decades of sauce expertise with direct chef insight.

According to research 87% of chefs state that repetitive kitchen actions must be as smooth and effortless as possible, while a further 87% highlight waste, whether time, product or packaging, as a significant operational challenge.

Developed through operator testing, the new format improves grip and one-handed control, allowing for more precise application while helping reduce strain during service.

A newly engineered nozzle provides greater flexibility of application, while the distinctive swan neck design removes internal shoulders, allowing sauce to flow naturally towards the cap as the bottle empties.

Sustainability has also been central to the redesign. The new mono-material PET bottle is fully recyclable and made from 30% recycled plastic. By removing silicone valves and eliminating coloured sleeves, the simplified construction streamlines recycling and supports back-of-house sustainability goals. The clear bottle also allows operators to easily monitor sauce levels for faster, more precise service.

Tom Franklin, UK & Ireland Heinz Away From Home director, said: “We know that every detail matters for our operators. That’s why we’ve taken the time to get this right. Developed over several years, the new 1L range is a direct reflection of our commitment to operators.

“We listened, we tested, and we’ve delivered a format that genuinely works harder in busy environments. This isn’t just a new bottle. It’s a smarter, more efficient solution designed to support chefs every single day.”

The new 1L range is available now in Seriously Good Mayonnaise, Classic Barbecue Sauce, Classic Burger Sauce, Firecracker Sauce, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Smokey Baconnaise Sauce and Yellow Mustard.

Further additions, including Heinz Sticky Korean Barbecue Sauce, Truffle Mayonnaise and Tomato Ketchup, will join the line-up later in 2026, expanding the versatility of the format across menus and cuisines.

The range has also received endorsement from the Craft Guild of Chefs following independent evaluation by Guild members. Across testing, chefs ranked all flavours in the 1L range highly for overall suitability in professional kitchens, awarding the flavour range an average score of nine out of ten.

Participating chefs also highlighted the bottle’s ergonomic design and presentation, noting that the format is easy to grip, simple to keep clean and well suited to both back-of-house service and front-of-house display.

When asked to compare the new format with the previous 875ml bottle, all Guild testers agreed that the 1L bottle is a better format designed to better support chefs and operators in busy kitchens.

Andrew Green, chief executive of the Craft Guild of Chefs, commented: “The new 1L bottle offers excellent control and the redesigned nozzle allows sauces to dispense cleanly with no mess around the top. For professional kitchens, the larger format makes a real difference, giving chefs better control during service while also supporting more accurate costing.”