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Redco Foods Inc.
Corporate Fact Sheet
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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Corporate Headquarters |
100 Northfield Drive
Windsor, CT 06095
Phone (800) 645-1190
Fax (860) 688-7844 |
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Operations |
One Hansen Island
Little Falls, NY 13365
Phone (315) 823-1300
Fax (315) 823-0578
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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. |
