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Heinz and Smoothie King Launch Limited-Time Ketchup Smoothie

The limited-time blend arrives at select outlets during peak tomato season to stoke a viral debate over whether ketchup qualifies as a smoothie.

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Overview

  • The Heinz Tomato Ketchup Smoothie blends Heinz Simply Ketchup with acai sorbet, apple juice, strawberries and raspberries to create a sweet-tangy beverage.
  • The smoothie debuted August 6 at select Smoothie King locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Miami and parts of New York and northern New Jersey and costs $5.70 while supplies last.
  • Heinz and Smoothie King spent months refining the recipe to ensure distinct yet balanced ketchup notes amid peak tomato harvest.
  • Kraft Heinz vice president Angie Madigan called the concept provocative and Smoothie King vice president Lori Primavera credited extensive testing for the final flavor profile.
  • Consumers are invited to share their reactions using the hashtag #KetchupSmoothie as part of the campaign challenging conventional definitions of smoothies.