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A brief history of ketchup

  • Written by Ken Albala, Professor of History, University of the Pacific
Heinz is why ketchup seemed to become distinctly American.Reuters/Mike Blake

Trade wars have an interesting way of revealing cultural stereotypes.

Countries often propose tariffs not on the most valuable items in their trading relationships – since that would be painful to them as well – but rather products iconic of national...

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