The Ontario battle lines in the condiment war continue to shift.

French's food division president says his company plans to expand its partnership with Highbury Canco, which is already supplying tomatoes and paste for French's ketchup.

Elliot Penner says the relationship extends to include development and manufacturing new products which should be launched next year.

The president and CEO Of Highbury Canco Sam Diab expects the announcement will create jobs.

French's also has a deal with a Toronto company to bottle ketchup.

Penner says French's is making good on a promise to have a greater Canadian presence with the introduction of its ketchup line.