Heinz meanz romanz - special Wigan-made Alphabetti spaghetti for Valentine's Day only spells a marriage proposal

For it has produced special tins of its popular Alphabetti spaghetti which only feature the letters needed to spell those magical words: “marry me”!

The Kitt Green-based food giant launched the amorous take on one of its most iconic pasta varieties to help pasta-loving romantics propose to their partners in style this February 14.

Inspired by an amazing real-life love story the special cans will only feature the pasta letters M, A, R, Y, E, in tomato sauce.

Mimi Williams, brand manager for Heinz Pasta said: “We were contacted by Alphabetti-loving Karen Menton, back in 2019.

“She told us that her partner had recently proposed using our much-loved pasta letters to spell out ‘will you marry me’ on a piece of toast.

“We just loved the idea and immediately got to work on creating this limited-edition ‘Marry Me’ edition’ of Heinz Alphabetti, just in time for ValenHeinz Day!

“This is a true one-off and there are only a limited number of cans for sale on Ocado, for a limited time only. So, if you have a special Alphabetti admirer in your life, and are thinking about proposing, then we’d encourage you to get online as soon as possible

“We can’t wait to read your stories about your Heinz Alphabetti engagement. Please tag us on social media and don’t forget to use the hashtag #alphabettiproposal.”

Karen and Diarmuid are the happy couple in Ireland that inspired the romantic Heinz innovation.

Diarmuid: “I had been racking my brains for weeks, but the only idea that kept coming back again and again was Heinz Alphabetti. Karen really loves having it on toast for dinner, which is why it came to mind.

“And, I knew it would catch her completely unaware to sit down for dinner, look down at her plate to see the words ‘Marry Me’ staring back up at her. I only needed the one can to spell ‘KAREN MENTON WILL YOU MARRY ME’!”

Karen said: “We just bought our first house together. It’s our pride and joy and we love spending time at home together.

“He caught me completely unaware with the proposal, I’m still surprised to this day that he did, without me copping on to anything.

“The funny thing is, I was planning on asking him eight days later on Feb 29. It just shows, we were both ready for this next stage of our life together.”

For those keen to propose with Heinz ‘Marry Me’ edition Alphabetti, you can get your hands on one of the special cans on Ocado and at Selfridges London Food Hall now for a limited time only (RRP 75p).

Heinz has also come up with a poem to accompany the product:

Roses are red.

So are tomatoes.

We’ve got something for you,

If you’re planning to propose.

We’re excited to launch

Heinz ‘Marry Me’ Alphabetti Pasta.

It’s the only way to go,

If you want your relationship to last-a

With all the letters to spell

The Big Question on toast,

Before you get started

Think about this, first and foremost

Will you love them forever?

Do they make your heart sing?

Are you excited to grow old together?

(This is more important than even the blingiest of bling)

If your answers are ‘YES!’

Then you must act quick.

There are only a limited number of cans launching

Get online, go on *CLICK*

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