Top Shelf Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 For decades there was only one way to use the humble ketchup packet,and it was messy. Now, fast-food lovers have a choice: the traditional squeeze play ? or the option to dunk. You want fries with that, in the minivan? No problem. Thenew ketchup pack, unveiled Thursday by H.J. Heinz Co., is shaped like ashallow cup. The top can be peeled back for dipping, or the end can betorn off for squeezing. It holds three times as much ketchup as atraditional packet.http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100204/ap_on_bi_ge/us_heinz_ketchupAnd the obligatory image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDixonDesign Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 For someone as myself, who knows that the only thing that can make Ketchup better is.....more Ketchup! this is fantastic news, I always feel like one of those "hoarders" leaving places, because i've got 10 packettes in the bag... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mings Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 That is actually pretty damn smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Does Art Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Makes so much sense. Hi, how are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckymack Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 That's amazing. A winning solution to a much-overlooked problem, that's for sure. Sigs are for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I approve ---Owner of the NHA's Philadelphia Quakers, the UBA's Chicago Skyliners, and the CFA's Portland Beavers (2010 CFA2 Champions)--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianVlietDesign Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 This is actually pretty cool. Sometimes these packets are too hard to open, especially if your fingers are greasy from eating already. NYCFC - MLS CUP CHAMPIONS - 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 That is a smart move, easy access or old fashion, everyone wins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Just because it is cool or smart does not mean that it will make them or the companies they sell to money. I am not a condiment guy at all, but for salsa, however there is an economic thing to realize. 1-McDonalds, even from the story is ConAgra (Hunts) for the most part. If they are selling burgers at a neat loss, why should they bring on this packet? Whataburger uses the pocket, but their fries also aren't very good. 2-Heinz is just on board for just Wendys/Arbys and BK. BK franchisees are really losing money as it is, so will they be able to absorb the potential additional costs? This could help them internationally more than it could in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aci Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Looking at this from a different perspective, they could have changed the packet much simpler. Instead of having the pack rip from the top (along a short side of the packet), just having it open from one of the long sides (but near the end) would have made tearing the end off the pack and squeezing it out that way much easier. Hamilton Eagles- 2012 and 2013 Continental Hockey League Champions! 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 CHL East Division Champions! Niagara Dragoons- 2012 United League and CCSLC World Series Champions! 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 UL Robinson Division Champions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Great idea! Amazing they didn't they come up with this sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Just because it is cool or smart does not mean that it will make them or the companies they sell to money. I am not a condiment guy at all, but for salsa, however there is an economic thing to realize. 1-McDonalds, even from the story is ConAgra (Hunts) for the most part. If they are selling burgers at a neat loss, why should they bring on this packet? Whataburger uses the pocket, but their fries also aren't very good. 2-Heinz is just on board for just Wendys/Arbys and BK. BK franchisees are really losing money as it is, so will they be able to absorb the potential additional costs? This could help them internationally more than it could in the USA.I'm failing to see where economics or the fact that we care if it makes them more money or not should factor into if we think the design is cool or not. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormo Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Is this another sign of society becoming fatter? Was one packet enough at some point in time? Right now I need at least three so this sounds like a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Do none of you live near a Whataburger? They've been doing dippable Ketchup for YEARS. Off The Top Rope: A Pro Wrestling Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaDeal Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Ketchup is used to cover up bad tasting food or give bland food taste. Eat better quality food and you won't need ketchup or any other condiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDX Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Thats a great idea and nice execution with the design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 That is really cool. Glad to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Is this another sign of society becoming fatter? Was one packet enough at some point in time? Right now I need at least three so this sounds like a great idea!I don't think so.Ketchup is used to cover up bad tasting food or give bland food taste. Eat better quality food and you won't need ketchup or any other condiments.Agreed. While it's nice for crappy things like fries, it sickens me to see people putting ketchup on pretty much everything. My dad puts it on steak. Goddam steak. That's why when I eat at their house and do the shopping for dinner, he always gets the cheapest cut of steak - it doesn't matter because he'll just be tasting the ketchup anyway.When you're at nice dinners with people either for a business function or even socially, it's always kind of funny to see who asks the server to bring out the ketchup. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Ketchup is used to cover up bad tasting food or give bland food taste. Eat better quality food and you won't need ketchup or any other condiments.Wrong. Try dipping fried chicken in ketchup sometime. It's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I never had a problem opening up the other ketchup packets, so I'm indifferent on this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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