Heinz Plans 25% Production Increase Amid Ketchup Packet Shortage

By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — First it was toilet paper. Now we have a new shortage on our hands, and it’s something near and dear to us here in Pittsburgh — it’s ketchup.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Heinz Ketchup has had trouble keeping up with the swinging demands in the food industry.
Last year, retail ketchup sales were up 15% while people were stuck at home.
Single-use packet increase was also up because of drive-thru use and take-out orders.
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