Whataburger ripoff? http://www.heinz.com/our-company/pr...spx?ndmConfigId=1012072&newsId=20100204005923 PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whether you’re a dipper, a squeezer, or a health-minded ketchup lover, Heinz is giving everyone more ways to enjoy America’s Favorite Ketchup. Today, Heinz announced three ketchup innovations in response to consumer demand: Heinz Dip & Squeeze™, with a breakthrough dual-function ketchup package for the foodservice industry that promises to make eating on-the-go more fun and convenient; a reduction in sodium across its base ketchup line to support consumers’ desire for lower-sodium products; and the launch of Simply Heinz™ Tomato Ketchup, made with sugar, for the retail market. “For more than a century, product and packaging innovation based on a thorough understanding of what consumers want has been a critical part of the great success of Heinz Ketchup,” said William R. Johnson, H.J. Heinz Company Chairman, President and CEO. “Heinz Ketchup’s Dip & Squeeze product is just the latest milestone in our long history of packaging innovation. From the first plastic ketchup bottle to Top-Down™ and Fridge Door Fit™, Heinz continues to lead the industry in ketchup packaging innovation.” To Dip or Squeeze? A true packaging breakthrough, the Heinz Dip & Squeeze dual-function package gives ketchup lovers two ways to enjoy Heinz Ketchup: either peel back the lid for easy dipping, or tear off the tip to squeeze onto favorite foods. The new package holds three times as much Heinz Ketchup as the traditional packet.1 That means more ketchup when it’s wanted and where it’s wanted with less mess and a better overall dining experience. Now, busy Americans have a portable, clean and versatile package that makes it easier and more fun to dip or squeeze Heinz Ketchup no matter where they are. “Americans love Heinz Ketchup, and now the Dip & Squeeze product makes it easier and more fun for them to enjoy it on-the-go,” said Dave Ciesinski, Vice President of Heinz Ketchup. “From dipping nuggets and fries to squeezing ketchup on hamburgers or eggs, the Heinz Dip & Squeeze product gives consumers more flexibility, so they can have fun and enjoy eating Heinz Ketchup on whatever and wherever they want.” The new Heinz Dip & Squeeze product marks the first ketchup packet makeover for the foodservice industry in 42 years. In the past, on-the-go eaters have struggled to open multiple ketchup packets while worrying about making a mess.
How is it a ripoff from Whataburger? Other places have dunking "ketchup" too. This is different because you can squeeze from it.
On a related note, what is the difference between catsup and ketchup? I have this conversation every time I'm at a place that serves this and no one has ever been able to tell me what is the difference.
I don't think there's any difference. I remember looking it up online once and found that both were possibly derived from some Chinese condiment that had a similar name. They took the Chinese spelling of their condiment and spelled it their own way. Some people spelled it "ketchup" and others "catsup". Both were were meant to sound like the original Chinese pronunciation.
This is awesome news!! I hate packets of ketchup and I'm always "OCD" level cautious to get the perfect rip on the packet so I can squeeze without the ketchup touching the packet. Those packets have gone through many nasty hands.
catsup is like the metric system, only used by the less powerful nations. Ha, I sound like basso. :grin: But yeah, in central america it's always catsup and it sounds nicer.
I prefer dipping my fries in mayo. Hopefully Hellmann's can reverse engineer this revolutionary ketchup technology and rejigger it. IF THAT'S EVEN POSSIBLE.