Vecchi Ketchup Factory

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The Vecchi Ketchup Factory in Hazlet, New Jersey produced ketchup from the early 20th century until around 1960.

The Vecchi Ketchup Factory operated in the early 20th century, contributing substantially to the economy of the community. Tomatoes and apples would be unloaded from horse-drawn carriages at the factory to make tomato paste, ketchup, canned tomatoes, apple butter and cider. The factory later became a foundry where brass castings were produced before closing around 1960. A fire destroyed much of the abandoned factory in 1963 except for the chimney, which remained until it was demolished for the Hazlet Station parking project.