The recent $28 billion takeover of condiment giant, Heinz, has caused McDonald's to drop the company as its sauce supplier.
In February, Berkshire Hathaway and Brazil's 3G Capital took over Heinz, bringing the company closer to McDonald's fellow fast food chain, Burger King, which is controlled by 3G, thewest.com.au reports.
"As a result of recent management changes at Heinz, we have decided to transition our business to other suppliers over time," McDonald's said on ending the more than 40 year relationship.
The change won't come at too much of a cost for Heinz ketchup, which was only used in two US markets: Minneapolis and Pittsburgh.