Heinz launches a new version of its iconic tomato ketchup

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Heinz is turning up the heat with a spicy twist on its classic ketchup.

The new limited-edition Heinz Chilli Bite Ketchup combines the classic sweet and tangy flavour of the original sauce with an extra kick of chilli heat.

Aditi Hilgers, taste elevation and masterbrand director at Kraft Heinz, said: "For many people, Halloween is no longer just one night – it has become a season of social gatherings, celebrations and sharing frightfully good food with friends.

"It is also a great time for tasty new products, and Heinz has a long-standing history of making the most of the occasion by bringing playful, spine-chilling creations to the sauce shelves."

Story from Jam Press (Heinz Chilli Ketchup) Pictured: Heinz's new limited-edition sauce, Chilli Bite Ketchup. Heinz launches a new spicy version of its ICONIC sauce – but shoppers must be quick Heinz is launching a fiery version of its famous tomato ketchup sauce, and shoppers will be able to spot it in UK supermarkets very soon. The limited-edition Heinz Chilli Bite Ketchup promises the familiar sweet and tangy flavour of the original sauce followed by an added kick of heat. Shoppers can order it online from Heinz to Home from today. It will then arrive in supermarkets nationwide from 29 September – but only in what Heinz has described as “scarily limited numbers”, as reported by What’s The Jam? The seasonal sauce is designed for Halloween parties, late-night feasts and trick-or-treating snacks. Heinz suggests squeezing it over burgers, chips and party food for an extra fiery bite. The company said the sauce should contain enough heat to satisfy chilli fans without being too intimidating for everyone else. A recommended retail price and bottle size have not yet been announced. The launch comes as Halloween has grown from a single night of trick-or-treating into a much larger period of parties, costume planning and themed food. Heinz said Gen Z consumers were helping to drive the trend through group chats, social media inspiration and getting-ready content. Aditi Hilgers, taste elevation and masterbrand director at Kraft Heinz, said: “For many people, Halloween is no longer just one night – it has become a season of social gatherings, celebrations and sharing frightfully good food with friends. “It is also a great time for tasty new products, and Heinz has a long-standing history of making the most of the occasion by bringing playful, spine-chilling creations to the sauce shelves.” The product will be sold for a limited period, although Heinz has not confirmed precisely when it will disappear from shops. Halloween fans will also be able to try the sauce through an upcoming collaboration between Heinz and Honest Burgers. A special limited-edition menu will become available at all Honest Burgers restaurants nationwide from Tuesday, 6 October. It is not the first time Heinz has experimented with its traditional tomato ketchup. The company previously launched Pickle Ketchup, combining its original sauce with the tangy flavour of dill pickles. Heinz has also released numerous other sauce varieties, including curry, jalapeño and firecracker versions of its ketchup. The new Chilli Bite Ketchup will be available from supermarkets across the UK from 29 September while stocks last. ENDS EDITOR'S NOTE: Non-Exclusive Licence: A non-exclusive licence has been obtained directly from the verified copyright holder. The copyright holder retains the ability to license the content elsewhere. (Image: Jam Press/Heinz)

Available now through Heinz to Home, the sauce will hit supermarket shelves across the UK from September 29, but only in what the company describes as "scarily limited numbers."

Heinz has not yet announced the recommended retail price or bottle size.

The sauce is designed with Halloween in mind, perfect for late-night snacks, party food, and trick-or-treat feasts.

Heinz recommends drizzling it over burgers, chips, and other party favourites for an added fiery bite.

The company said the heat level is designed to please chilli fans without overwhelming more sensitive taste buds.

The product will only be available for a short time, though Heinz has not confirmed when it will be removed from shelves.

Fans will also be able to try the sauce through an upcoming collaboration with Honest Burgers.

A limited-edition menu featuring the ketchup will be available at all Honest Burgers locations nationwide starting October 6.

This isn’t Heinz’s first foray into experimental ketchup flavours.

The company previously released Pickle Ketchup, blending its classic sauce with the tangy taste of dill pickles.

Other recent launches have included curry, jalapeño, and firecracker varieties.

The new Chilli Bite Ketchup will be available in UK supermarkets from September 29 while supplies last.

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