“Heinz Faces Backlash: Controversial Ad Dismisses Black Culture Days After Fatherhood Debate!”
Heinz has found itself in a ketchup-filled controversy, and it’s nothing to laugh about—though you might need a sense of humor to digest this one! The iconic condiment brand recently sparked outrage not just once, but twice by releasing ads that critics say perpetuate harmful racial stereotypes. Just as they were recovering from backlash for seemingly sidelining Black fathers during the UK’s Black History Month, they dropped another ad that many likened to Blackface. It’s a case of unintentionally tossing a giant bottle of ketchup on sensitive topics, and people are not staying quiet about it. Social media reactions are flying faster than a slip of a ketchup bottle at a summer barbecue! Buckle up, because it looks like Heinz is navigating some spicy waters. LEARN MORE.
Heinz sparked backlash for perpetuating racial bias against Black people after releasing two different controversial ads. After facing significant criticism for seemingly erasing Black fathers during the UK’s Black History Month, the beloved ketchup brand issued an apology. Days later, Heinz released a new advertisement, this time reminiscent of Blackface.
Last Friday (October 4), author Nels Abbey experienced an unpleasant journey taking the London tube after coming face to face with Heinz’s new “ridiculously good family size” ketchup bottle poster.
The banner showcased a wedding scene where a group of five people, dressed in formal attire, is seated at a long table.
In the center, a Black bride in a white wedding dress joyfully indulges in a forkful of spaghetti topped with ketchup.
