Smoothie King teams up with Heinz for new ketchup smoothie. Where to get a cup
On a burger or served alongside crispy fries, some would consider ketchup food’s best friend. Now, you can find the savory condiment in your next fruit smoothie.
The Heinz tomato ketchup smoothie arrived Wednesday, Aug. 6, at select Smoothie King locations nationwide, the Texas-based smoothie brand said in a news release.
It teamed up with Kraft Heinz for the “first-ever ketchup-based smoothie,” made with real Heinz Simply Tomato ketchup. For $5.70, the 20-ounce drink combines Acai sorbet, apple juice, strawberries and raspberries with the “bright, tangy” finish of Heinz ketchup.
Customers can grab a cup at Smoothie King locations across Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale and New York, while supplies last.
Together, the brands sought to settle the age-old debate, “Is tomato a fruit or a vegetable?” Though often used in savory dishes from salads to stews, tomatoes are classified as a fruit, according to NatureSweet.com.
More specifically, the vibrant red orbs are berries because “they are fleshy fruits without pits that develop from a single flower with only one ovary,” according to the produce company’s website.
Now, Smoothie King is turning to ketchup for a spin on its traditional fruit smoothies.
“The idea of a ketchup smoothie is provocative, and our top priority was landing a delicious tasting fruit smoothie with distinct yet well-balanced ketchup notes,” Angie Madigan, vice president of elevation marketing at Kraft Heinz, said in the release.
“The experts at Smoothie King helped make this dream a reality, and we’re absolutely thrilled with the final smoothie we created together.”
Find your nearest participating Smoothie King here.
This story was originally published August 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM with the headline "Smoothie King teams up with Heinz for new ketchup smoothie. Where to get a cup."