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Jul 3, 2019

Ketchup getting squeezed by more “exciting” condiments

Trump floats two replacements for the current Fed chair. Gas ticks up about a nickel per gallon ahead of the holiday weekend. Are “fancier” spreads and sundry sauces ending ketchup’s condiment supremacy?

Ketchup getting squeezed by more “exciting” condiments — Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

Ahead of July 4, average gas prices jump about a nickel
by Erika Beras
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
In some parts of the country, the issue is supply, while other states see new gas taxes.
Ketchup tries to keep up with changing tastes
by Amy Scott
Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
Competition from more “exciting” condiments has spurred new takes on a classic.

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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director