I Just Found Out Why Heinz Changed The Word 'Catsup' To 'Ketchup' And I Had No Clue

Heinz’s iconic ketchup originally launched as “Catsup” in 1876, with the name change attributed to founder Henry Heinz’s efforts to distinguish his product from competitors. The switch to “ketchup” was a marketing strategy that eventually dominated the market, with Heinz’s innovative packaging and branding contributing to its success. While ketchup is commonly associated with tomato sauce today, historically it encompassed a variety of purees made from mushrooms, unripe walnuts, or oysters, with tomatoes not being added to recipes until the 19th century.

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