# Mediterranean Ketchup Sauces Paladin's Portuguese-Style Ketchup is Infused with Regional Seasoning By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-18 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-sauces References: [paladin.pt](http://www.paladin.pt/pt-pt/produto/ketchup-portuguesa) Since Portugal is one of the largest global producers of tomatoes, Paladin is a condiment manufacturer that creates a range of flavorful ketchup sauces to show off some of the best flavors of the region. The [Mediterranean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-salsa-pita-chips)-inspired ketchup from Paladin (known as [Ketchup à Portuguesa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-cotton-candy) or Portugese-Style Ketchup) is made with a flavorful blend of fresh tomatoes and Mediterranean seasoning. Paladin's full assortment of ketchup sauces includes a regular variety, as well as a Piri-Piri ketchup, which also shows off some of the unique ingredient combinations that [Spain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliverect) is best known for. Paladin remarks that its products are targeted at a young consumers who enjoy the taste of Mediterranean cuisine, particularly those who are participating the the rise of global street food culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Regional Flavor Ketchup:** There's an opportunity for condiment manufacturers to create a range of flavorful ketchup sauces from different regions. - **Global Street Food Culture:** There's a growing demand for condiments that offer unique flavor combinations, especially among young consumers who are participating in the rise of global street food culture. - **Mediterranean-inspired Sauces:** Mediterranean-inspired ketchup sauces have the potential to showcase the best flavors of the region. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers have an opportunity to create flavorful ketchup sauces that cater to diverse regional tastes. - **Condiments Industry:** The condiments industry can offer unique flavor combinations that cater to young consumers who are interested in global street food culture. - **International Food Industry:** Companies in the international food industry can offer products that showcase the unique flavors of different regions, such as Portugal and the Mediterranean. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spanish-Style Spice Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatador.md) - [Tomato-Based Cooking Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-culinary-tomatoes.md) - [Umami Matcha-Infused Ketchups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatcha-ketchup.md) - [Tomato-Free Sauce Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatofree-sauce.md) - [Artisan-Quality Condiment Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primal-kitchen-commitments.md) - [Banana Ketchup Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-free-ketchup.md) - [Kelp-Infused Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortified-pasta-sauces.md) - [Ketchup-Based Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-on-pasta.md) - [Mediterranean-Style Kimchis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-kimchi.md)