If tomatoes are a fruit, is ketchup a smoothie? Heinz and Smoothie King have teamed up to create a tomato ketchup smoothie — and consumers are confused by the concoction. The blood-red beverage — which hit select stores on Wednesday — blends açai sorbet, strawberries, raspberries, apple juice, and Heinz’s signature ketchup to create a … Read more
Kraft Heinz is entering the alcohol market with its brand, Crystal Light. The company announced on Tuesday it will be introducing Crystal Lireaght Vodka Refreshers at certain Northeastern retailers this month. The upcoming refreshers will feature a “delicious blend of Crystal Light’s signature flavors, triple-filtered vodka, and light carbonation,” Kraft Heinz said. The company touted … Read more
A federal judge said Kraft Heinz must face a proposed nationwide class action alleging that it defrauded consumers by claiming its Kraft macaroni and cheese, one of its best-known products, contains no artificial preservatives. In a decision on Wednesday, US District Judge Mary Rowland said the Illinois, California and New York consumers leading the lawsuit plausibly … Read more
This is juicy news. Anyone in elementary school during or before the early aughts will recall the thrill of punching the straw through the Capri Sun juice pouch — a cafeteria classic that may soon become obsolete. Capri Sun reportedly has plans for a controversial revamp of its hallmark pouches, which will soon be replaced with bottles … Read more
Ketchup is now a haute sauce. In the latest collaboration between food and fashion, Kate Spade and Heinz have created a capsule collection celebrating “condiment couture.” While the saucy collection might seem random, the companies claim it’s a “natural fit” that embraces the best parts of both brands. Kate Spade New York and Heinz have … Read more
Break me off a piece of that KitKat bar … covered with ketchup? The latest disturbing food trend gracing people’s For You pages on TikTok is the popular chocolate candy slathered with the tomato-based condiment. Whether drizzled with ketchup, dipped like french fries into ketchup or the entire bar smothered by it, the combination has … Read more
Never heard of this hack? Time to ketchup. One savvy social mediaite recently had the Internet reaching for the bottle after sharing a savory hack that makes life that much easier for condiment lovers. Jordan_The_Stallion8, known for a series of popular life-explainer videos, teased out the seamless way to make a plastic Heinz bottle pour … Read more
They’re acting salty. Lunchables should be banned from school lunchrooms, according to Consumer Reports. The prominent advocacy organization is petitioning the USDA on grounds that sodium counts in the fun-to-eat meal kits is simply too high for tykes, among other safety concerns. Ban the sodium-packed meal kits aimed at kids from school lunchrooms, Consumer Reports … Read more
There’s a new trend on TikTok that has people testing their relationship using a table condiment. In what’s being dubbed the “ketchup challenge,” TikTokers are pouring ketchup onto their kitchen counters and asking their male partners to clean it up. That’s it. That’s the whole challenge. The challenge is seemingly so simple that some are … Read more
In Heinz sight, McDonald’s ketchup hits different. A former executive chef for McDonald’s took to TikTok to give customers a little insight into why they’re “lovin’ it” so much. There’s been some speculation among fast-food lovers that the chain puts honey in their ketchup since it tastes different — and some would argue better — … Read more
A hidden meaning in the label of one well-known ketchup brand has surprised social media, with many offering their idea behind the number. Heinz sauce bottles contain a “57 varieties” label on the bottle, with many speculating what it could mean. Some guessed it was because the company was founded in a year ending with … Read more
It’s time to ketchup on the debate. Do you keep your ketchup in the pantry, on the counter or in the fridge? Well, Heinz has finally set the record straight on where the beloved condiment should be stored to properly keep the tomato-y substance ripe and ready. Just in time for the summer season — … Read more
It was a half-baked idea. London advertising creatives Tom Snell, 25, and Dylan Hartigan, 27, have gone viral for making a food item no one asked for: Two tins of Heinz baked beans mashed into one giant tomato sauce-soaked baked bean. Originally posted to Reddit, the giant bean found acclaim this week on the F-cked … Read more
Looks like Sir Kensington’s ketchup just couldn’t catch-up to the rest. On Tuesday, the 100% GMO-free condiment brand mustard up the courage to announce that they would be discontinuing both of their ketchup varieties — regular and spicy — known for omitting high-fructose corn syrup. In a dramatic post on Medium, Sir Kensington’s co-founder Scott … Read more