Volkswagen’s Secret Bestsellers: It’s Not Cars, It’s Sausages and Ketchup!

Wait—hold on a second. This one is truly out of left field! Did you know that Volkswagen—yes, the same company that makes cars—also produces its brand of bottled ketchup? And not just recently—Volkswagen has been in the ketchup game for three decades!

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But hold on—this story gets even wilder! This isn’t just some run-of-the-mill ketchup you’d find in a grocery store. Volkswagen designed it specifically to pair with its very own Volkswagen-brand currywurst—a sausage so official that it has been an actual company product since 1973. Yes, you read that correctly. A car manufacturer doesn’t just make vehicles; it has its in-house sausage, complete with an official Volkswagen part number (199 398 500 A) as if it were an essential component of a Golf or Passat!

And here’s the kicker—I wouldn’t be surprised if they sell more sausages than cars! Think about it: cars last for years, but a good currywurst? That’s an everyday indulgence. Rumor has it that their sausage sales outpace their car sales by a massive margin.

Now, I’ll admit—sausages aren’t my thing. But hey, to each their own! If people want to enjoy a Volkswagen-branded meal alongside their Volkswagen-branded ride, who am I to argue?

VW’s currywurst is crafted from a top-secret recipe and best enjoyed with Gewürz Ketchup Brand—not just any ketchup! Thicker than Heinz, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors with a spicy, smoky kick.

Originally, this unique delicacy was crafted to feed factory workers, but it became so wildly popular that Volkswagen decided to start producing its signature ketchup in 1996 to complement the sausage perfectly. And get this—while it’s primarily an in-house treat, the demand for this legendary combination has been so high that Volkswagen occasionally makes it available to the public.

For better or wurst (couldn’t resist), these legendary sausages are a no-go in the U.S.! The rare times VW has dished them out at American events, they’ve had to fly in their butchers and hunt down local pork just to make it happen. Now that’s some first-class sausage service!

A car company that also dominates the world of sausages and ketchup? It sounds like an April Fool’s joke, but no—this is 100% real.