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.
