Heinz adverts have adapted over the last 60 years

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Beanz through the ages: How Heinz adverts have adapted over the last 60 years to try to capture the changing mood of the nation

A staple in most kitchen cupboards since the 1950's, Heinz Baked Beans have been around for a while, and has often changed tactics to stay popular. In their first television commercial the brand gently reminds wives and mothers of the need for budgeting, with the mentality of wartime rationing still heavy on people's purses. Later came the promise of quick and delicious convenience with the introduction of the microwavable snap pot.

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