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Redco Foods Inc. Corporate Fact Sheet

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 Tekanne	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 anti-oxidants. 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

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.

Clean Air Green Tour

Full Motion Marketing Launches 2008 National Clean Air Green Tour

Coast to coast mobile educational tour to promote environmental sustainability

Chicago, IL (June 2008) – June 15, 2008 will mark the launch of the 2008 National Clean Air Green Tour, a mobile marketing initiative that will visit more than 120 cities across the United States to educate consumers on the latest advances in sustainability. The Tour will give visitors hands-on experience with well-known brands that support environmental awareness including Salada Green Tea, Bosch Tools, Indy Racing League, Americans for Balanced Energy and Bosch Home Appliances.

Presented by Full Motion Marketing, the second annual tour features a state-of-the-art 40-foot biodiesel motor coach equipped with solar power charging that will travel through 47 states in six months, covering more than 50,000 miles. The Tour will stop at well-known retailers, as well as IndyCar Series races in New York, Iowa and Ohio providing visitors with information on ways to maintain a green lifestyle.

The Tour will feature a sweepstakes for a 2009 smart fortwo that will be on display at select locations and is sponsored by Salada Green Tea. Distributed by smart USA, the smart fortwo is the smallest car for sale in the United States. Designed to get 33 miles per gallon in the city and 41 miles per gallon on the highway, the smart fortwo passion coupe has only been available in the United States since January 2008 and retails at $13,590*. Visitors can register for the sweepstakes via interactive kiosks at Tour stops and a winner will be announced at the Tour’s conclusion in November.

At the Tour, visitors will be able to view and test the only full suite of Energy Star rated appliances presented by Bosch Home Appliances. Salada will also be providing free samples of its anti-oxidant-rich Salada Green Tea, healthy recipes and coupons.

In addition to distributing information and materials at all stops, the Tour is also sponsoring "Cleaning Up America" Days where local residents will gather to improve their community by cleaning parks or beaches, or establishing recycling programs, among others. The Tour will also plant and give away trees through the partnership between the United Nations Billion Tree Campaign and "Trees are Cool" program. In addition, the Tour will participate in the Adopt-a-Highway program by assisting in cleaning up highways and major interstates along the Tour route.

"Consumers are changing their way of living and taking steps every day to minimize their impact on the earth." said Jim Paar, director of Full Motion Marketing. "The National Clean Air Green Tour is taking every effort to educate consumers on ways to enhance that commitment to green living."

The Tour will kick off in Mooresville, NC on June 15^thand will travel throughout the country, ending in Florida in November. For more information on the Tour and a full list of stops, go to www.cleanairgreentour.com .

* smart fortwo passion coupe price does not include tax, title, registration, options, destination charges and other dealer fees.

About Full Motion Marketing

The 2008 Clean Air Green Tour was developed in 2007 by Full Motion Marketing. One of the country's leading providers of targeted media and promotional programs, Full Motion Marketing recognizes emerging market developments to adapt service and product offerings for maximum effect. Full Motion Marketing has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Pensacola. Additional information can be found at www.fullmotionmarketing.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.