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About Redco Foods Inc.

Formed in 1985, Redco Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes Salada tea, Red Rose tea and Junket brand dessert mixes from the Little Falls N.Y. operations facility. Redco is the hot tea licensee for Snapple, and distributes both Pompadour tea and Garden of the Andes tea.  Redco maintains a network of Regional Sales managers and brokers in local markets. All manufacturing occurs in Little Falls, NY with Marketing and some Sales offices based in Windsor, CT. 

About Teekanne

Redco Foods is owned by Teekanne GmbH of Dusseldorf, Germany.   'Teekanne", which means "Tea Pot", is the premiere brand of specialty herbal and fruit teas in Europe. Inventors of the flow-through tea bag, the majority of tea bags sold in the United States over the last thirty years have been manufactured using Teekanne equipment. 

Redco Foods Products

Salada: With over 15 varieties of green, white, black and fruit teas, Salada’s teas are rich in healthy antioxidants. Salada recently released family sized tea bags in 100% Green Tea and Green Tea Tropical Fruit flavors.

Red Rose: Rich in heritage, Red Rose has six flavors of black tea, including loose and specialty teas and recently received the ChefsBest award rated highest overall among leading bagged black iced tea. Customers also receive a free figurine in marked boxes.

Junket: These Danish dessert, custard, fudge and ice cream mixes have been in production at the Hansen island plant for over 100 years

Corporate Headquarters

100 Northfield Drive

Windsor, CT 06095

Phone (800) 645-1190

Fax (860) 688-7844

Operations

One Hansen Island

Little Falls, NY 13365

Phone (315) 823-1300

Fax (315) 823-0578

    

Tea Fact Sheet 

Tea Fact Sheet

Currently, tea is the second-most commonly consumed beverage in the world next to water and can be found in nearly 80 percent of all U.S. households. Tea is a refreshing beverage that contains no sugar or sodium, is virtually calorie-free, helps maintain proper fluid balance and may even contribute to overall good health.

U.S. Consumption

  • Approximately one-half of all Americans drink tea
  • On any given day over 127 million Americans drink tea
  • In 2007, Americans drank over 55 billion gallons of tea
  • Approximately 85 percent of tea consumed in the U.S. is iced
  • 82 percent of tea consumed in the U.S. in 2007 was black, 17 percent was green and the remaining percentage was oolong and white teas
  • The highest concentration of tea drinkers reside in the South and Northeast regions
  • In 2007, over 65 percent of the tea brewed in the U.S. was prepared using tea bags
  • 2007 was the 16th consecutive year that consumer purchases of tea increased. Retail supermarket sales alone surpassed the $1.95 billion dollar mark

Varieties

  • All varieties of tea come from leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant.
  • Differences among the four types of tea result from the various degrees of processing and the level of oxidization:
    • Black: oxidized for up to four hours
    • Oolong: oxidized for two to three hours
    • Green and White: no oxidation. Leaves are steamed and appear similar to natural leaves from the tea bush

About Green Tea

  • Almost all of the world's green tea is produced in either China or Japan. China alone produces almost 90 percent of the world's green tea
  • Much of the tea dumped into the Boston harbor during the Boston Tea Party was, in fact, green tea
  • Green tea remains the most popular tea in Asian countries such as China and Japan. Up until the eighteenth century, green tea was also the most popular form of tea in Britain as well

Green Tea and Health

  • Green tea has more anti-oxidant protection than even Vitamin A or C.
  • Green tea contains anti-oxidants that fight free-radicals in the body which studies have shown can help with a host of medical issues
  • Green tea can enhance the prevention of LDL cholesterol buildup, or what has become known as "bad cholesterol," reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke
  • Studies have shown that green tea may help control blood sugar levels and prevent the incidence of diabetes.
  • A study has concluded that green tea may be useful in the treatment and prevention of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Researchers found that among 1,900 individuals who had suffered heart attacks, those who drank 19 or more cups a week reduced their risks of dying over the next three to four years by 44 percent compared to that of non-tea drinkers.
  • Tea contains fluoride and flavanoids, both of which may enhance bone strength.

 

   

Tea Recipes

Salada Tea Recipe Fact Sheet

In addition to drinking a savory cup of Salada Tea, the different varieties can also be used to enhance recipes to provide not only an additional element of flavor, but also an easy way to gain the healthy anti-oxidants that Salada’s green and white teas provide.  Download recipes by clicking below, or find them on www.salada.com.

    

 

Salada Introduces Family Size Green Teas    

Across the country, people are being encouraged to drink a glass of iced tea a day for the month of June in honor of National Iced Tea Month. Salada Tea has made that easier and more enjoyable by releasing family size portions of its popular green tea. The tea bags, available now at select Wal-Mart Superstores, select retailers in the Southern U.S. and online at www.salada.com, contain three times the amount of tea leaves than a typical bag and are specially designed to make 24-ounces of iced tea.

The family size bags are available in two flavors:

Family Size Green Tea offers a healthy, natural and refreshing beverage alternative. Salada’s green tea is meticulously picked and blended to provide the perfect glass of iced tea with a natural sweetness and is the second most popular green tea in the country.

Family Size Green Tea Tropical Fruit features a combination of natural fruit flavors from pineapple, passion fruit and lemon, blended with high-quality Salada Green Tea.

Salada developed the family sized bags in response to consumer demand for a refreshing beverage without the high sugar levels found in many summer drinks. These iced teas are also a great option for consumers looking for a healthy alternative as they contain antioxidants that have been shown to help with a host of health problems including various types of cancer, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

The popularity of green tea has grown considerably over the last several years. Family size tea products now represent approximately 20 percent of the tea business. Retailing for $2.99 for a box of 18 tea bags, Salada’s Family Size Green Tea and Family Size Green Tea Tropical Fruit are available in select Wal-Mart Superstores, select retailers in the Southern U.S. and online at www.salada.com.

 

 

The ChefsBest Award is awarded to the brand rated highest overall among leading bagged iced tea brands by independent professional chefs for the consumer market.

 
 

Media Contacts:

Caitlin Lowie

Pinckney Hugo Group

(315) 478-6700

caitlin@pinckneyhugo.com

Michele Peters

Redco Foods

(860) 688-2121

michelepeters@redcofoods.com

 

 
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