Sweet & smoky. Estd. 1869. 100% natural. Joe Pearce, Mike Pearce - Regional Pitmaster Partners. Rooted in generations of barbecue tradition, great Kansas City style barbecue sauce is a perfect balance of thick, sweet, and tangy. Heinz teamed up with Kansas City natives and award-winning pitmasters, Joe & Mike Pearce, to craft a Kansas City style sauce that is a mouthwatering blend of that sweet and smoky deliciousness that the region is known for. Questions or comments? Call 1-800-255-5750. Visit Us at: www.kraftheinzcompany.com.