When
do you think
we will have a planting
season, a summer growing
season and a harvest season that
most of us would classify as ‘normal’?
What started off as a phenomenal planting
season in May and June, gave way to the most
blistering hot summer one could imagine, with very
little rain to relieve the heat and dryness. We kept
hearing during July that we would have scattered
thunderstorms, but they must have scattered into Kentucky
and Canada, because we sure didn’t see many of them! It’s
a good thing that tomatoes tend to thrive in hot weather!
Our 71st pack began on August 1 and we processed fresh
pack tomatoes until October 17! Now that’s a long pack for
central Indiana! We definitely had our share of challenges.
Our growers dealt with the early extreme temperatures,
harvesting in dry, dusty, 100°+ weather, followed by rain and
mud with temperatures that dropped down into the mid 30’s.
These adverse conditions resulted in fluctuations in the flow
of fresh tomatoes to our processing plants. The result was
almost daily schedule changes with some processing lines
scheduled for half speed or idled. Regardless of the challenges that Mother Nature gave us, we had some beautiful
tomatoes…red, high brix, and great quality. All in all, considering that we had the worst drought and heat wave in the last
quarter of a century, followed by the fifth wettest September
on record, and super cool temps the last three weeks of pack,
we did really well. The good news was we ‘got the job done’!
We put up a quality fresh pack that will satisfy our customers.
This was difficult pack for the whole Red Gold Team. I want
to thank everyone for making those extra efforts to make it
successful. I guess if the tomato business was easy, everybody would want to do it!
Anybody driving through the little town of Orestes has seen
a landscape change. The Orestes school built in 1923 and
purchased by Red Gold in 2004, has been demolished. We
purchased it at an auction with the hope and possibility of
making into our Corporate Headquarters. We actually had
plans drawn up for the conversion from a grade school into an
office, but ultimately, the plan was scrapped because a good
layout and flow just could not be achieved. As it turns out, it
was a good thing that we waited. The former Oakland school
became available for us in 2011 and we found yet another and
better use for the land when the Orestes school stood…returning it back to its original state…agricultural use! I’m not exactly
sure what crop will be planted first, but next spring, you will see
the area tilled and planted.
Feliz Navidad
Looking for an excuse to break out your
brightly colored ponchos and shake your
maracas? You don’t have to go South of the
Border to celebrate Mexican culture; Red Gold is bringing
the Fiesta to Alexandria, IN, on December 1. Employees and their
spouses (or significant others) are invited to attend this year’s
festive event, ‘Feliz Navidad – A Mexican Fiesta’, to celebrate our
neighboring culture, as well as Christmas. There will be delicious
food, authentic entertainment and, of course, the craziest DJ you’ve
ever met…Kenny K.
What: Feliz Navidad – A Mexican Fiesta
When: December 1
Doors open at 6:00pm, Dinner served at 7:00pm, Party ends at 11:00pm
Where: Alexandria Eagles, Alexandria, IN
Who: Red Gold Employees and their spouses (or significant other)
This year’s party is
sure to be another
favorite. Don’t miss
out on this cultural
experience!
Do I have “CHS”?
What are the symptoms of “CHS”? CHS is a
combination of several events culminating into
one crazy awesome day causing excitement,
accomplishment, and euphoria! This year was
the first time anyone had ever experienced the
symptoms of “CHS”! CHS is also known as
Crush Hunger Saturday…ok, I’m done messing
with your mind.
Stewie & Blue at the
Chili Cook-Off
Since the Corporate group has vacated the Orestes office,
it has been remodeled with new configurations, new color
palette, new flooring and even some terrific artwork on the
walls! Our next remodeling venture will be at the Geneva
office, hopefully followed by Elwood and RG Transport.
Brian & Winner of the Chili
Eating Contest
Crush Hunger Saturday was a huge success.
The 1st ever Crush Hunger Saturday consisted
of several events including the 1st Annual Red
Gold 5K Run To Crush Hunger, the 27th Annual Red Gold Chili Cook-Off, the Indianapolis
Colts Blue Saturday, the Indiana Pacers Fan
Van, FLW Red Gold Pro Fisherman Todd Hollowell, Kenny K the DJ , 55 different vendors,
the 1st Annual Red Gold Chili Eating Contest, a
Farmers Market, and a Vintage Car Show! All of
this entertainment packed into one day caused
the mass outbreak of “CHS”… okay I’m done I
swear!
By the end of the day over $15,000 dollars was
raised for charities, more than 700 people ran
through Elwood, over 4,000 bowls of chili were
consumed, and about 50 peoples’ pants got
tighter. If you missed out on this event, I’m not
going to lie, it was awesome… you should be
upset. But don’t worry! Mark your calendars
for October 12, 2013 for the 2nd Annual Crush
Hunger Saturday!
Start of the 5K Run
Chili Eating Contest
What Did Ya Catch?
On Thursday, October 4, Red Gold hosted the third annual Kid’s
Fishing Trip. This event is held toward the end of Fresh Pack, and was
created by a fellow employee and Boy Scout, well, older Boy Scout,
Erik Johnson. A few years ago, he put Red Gold in contact with the
Boy Scouts and the program was born.
During Fresh Pack, the Boy Scouts came on Tuesday evenings and
worked with the seasonal children. The fishing trip is the grand finale
of the season! Mike McAllister, Orestes HR Manager and Jacob Baker,
local District Scout Executive, organized the event. The outing is held
at the lake on
Brian Reichart’s property. The
Boy Scouts bring
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a bus for trans
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release, but the
eating
was still good.
Hot dogs were grilled while everyone fished. Twenty-one children
aged 7 to 14, participated in the event. Others that helped at the event
included Brian and Colt Reichart, Pedro Cardoza, Joni Allen, Tim
Ingle, and Erik Johnson. Volunteers helped by tying hooks to the
fishing lines, baiting the hooks, and removing the fish after they
were caught. Todd Hollowell, our Red Gold professional fisherman,
also lent a helping hand and even brought his Red Gold bass boat to
display! (It was great fun to see a professional fisherman with a
Fisher-Price fishing pole in hand!)
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their hooks into the lake to catch blue-gill,
large-mouthed bass, and catfish. Dozens
of fish were caught; including a catfish that
weighed close to 10 lbs… not a bad haul considering some of the kids had never fished
before. All in all, it was a great day out at
the lake enjoying another Red Gold Kid’s
Fishing Trip!
Todd Hollowell
Red Gold professional fisherman
Colt Reichart
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KETCHUP KORNER
This is a place where you can catch up (Get it?) on fun facts about our products, people and activities.
GMO-Genetically Modified Organism: An organism whose genetic material has been altered by non-traditional plant
breeding methods. GMOs have been altered by a process involvingg the insertion or deletion of specific genetic material
and can include targeted insertions of genes from one species into another. THE TOMATOES GROWN AND USED BY
RED GOLD ARE NOT GENETICALLY MODIFIED.
CITRIC ACID: Tomatoes naturally contain varying amounts of citric acid, which is a weak organic
acid. Adding extra citric acid primarily prevents spoilage of products during processing and after
opening. The citric acid added to our tomato products is derived from natural sources.
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We are so excited about the great things that are happening
on our new site. Go to www.redgold.com, for a spectacular
view of all things new. Each brand has a new look
and feel, including great new graphics.
Here is a preview:
Be watching for new and exciting features that will
be revealed in the near future!
COMPLIMENT
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Been married for 42 years, had my wife get nothing but Hunts or Heinz. Tried many other
brands when on sale but always went back to the others. She picked up a bottle of yours
and let me tell you, you have a great tasting ketchup. We will be getting your product
from now on. Please keep up the great work. I will also tell my friends. Thanks!
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Every day, we deal with issues facing any close-knit
family: personal space, sharing, kitchen privileges,
cleaning up after ourselves, and more. Leaving the
copy machine without any paper is much the same as
leaving the cap off the toothpaste tube. It’s not the
big issues, but little courtesies that keep things from
running smoothly…or lack thereof that sends people
over the edge. Our conference room etiquette is one of
those little things you can do to help other people’s days
running a little smoother.
Setting your phone or tablet on silent doesn’t necessarily mean it will be quiet. Before any meeting, consider
who might need to contact you and if the call, text or
email is really “buzz-worthy”. The constant buzzing of
devices is distracting. If you are expecting an important call or text, set the vibration level to low, and do not
lay your phone on the table, keep it in your pocket or a
pad of paper to reduce sound. Check it immediately and
leave the room to talk. If it is not important, silence the
vibration.
If you are not going to acknowledge messages during
the meeting keep your phone in your pocket. If you are
going to be late for another meeting turn off the meeting
notifications on your phone and tablet ahead of time.
This will help everyone keep their focus.
Before leaving a conference room please:
• Throw all trash away
• Push chairs into table
• Turn off lights when you leave
• Reposition the
blinds if they
have been
altered
• If tables were
moved, please
reposition them to
the original configuration
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Tuttorosso, a favorite brand of canned tomatoes that have
been used to make authentic Italian meals at home for generations, can now be found in more kitchens across America!
We have new distribution of Tuttorosso at Giant Eagle in PA
and OH; Ingles Markets in GA, NC , TN, and SC; Food Lion
in DE, GA, MD, NC, TN, SC, VA, and WV; Publix Super
Markets in FL, GA and SC; and Marsh in IN and OH.
Pick up a can of your favorite 28 oz. or 35 oz. Tuttorosso
tomato product at your local supermarket. You will find
unsurpassed quality in every can. Tuttorosso –
Authentic Italian Cooking at Home™.
Visit www.TuttorossoTomatoes.com for delicious
tomato recipes or join us on Facebook at
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Food, Fun and Hammers
We love the Indiana State Fair and are proud our Red Gold
booth is an annual “must-see” for thousands of fair-goers.
The 2012 Fair was especially exciting for us. The DuPont
Food Pavilion was completely redecorated, and as a result,
we debuted a beautiful new booth and stage area.
The unique booth is only a part of what makes a visit to Red
Gold’s area special. Our 80 Red Gold Ambassadors spent
more than 900 hours during the 17-day event, welcoming
visitors. They handed out over 100,000 Red Gold coupons
and Tuttorosso recipe cards to consumers!
Our Ambassadors also helped thousands of our enthusiasts
sign up for the Red Gold e-newsletter, and become fans of our
Tuttorosso Facebook page. Another highlight of our booth is
the spinning wheel, which was so popular that we gave out
thousands of prizes. Red Gold pro-fisherman Todd Hollowell
spent time with his fans at the booth, signing autographs and
talking “fishing”.
Foodies had a lot to love; Red Gold Home Economist Linda
Wallace, and our State Fair project manager, Monica Pollom
joined other area chefs in presenting cooking demos at the
brand new Red Gold Culinary Corner. The Red Gold Salsa
Contest, a popular and highly competitive annual event, was
judged by Emily Jones, Red Gold Product Development
Manager. She and the other judges had a tough job with this
year’s stiff competition.
Of course, our most loved Red Gold Ambassador, Stewie,
was busy each day. He was in high demand and made
appearances at the Red Gold Booth and participated in the
Daily Parade all 17 days. Stewie sampled salsa at the Red
Gold Salsa Contest, stacked Red Gold cans at the Canstruction Event, and hung out with Blue, the Colts Mascot, Cheri
Daniels, Indiana’s First Lady, the Colts Cheerleaders and the
State Fair Queen at the Clarian Heartland Walk. He even
helped distribute water to the 650 walkers!
Way to go Red Gold!
The brand new Red Gold Culinary Corner debuted at the 2012 Indiana State Fair.
In addition to Fair fun, Red Gold is very proud of our 74 volunteers for
the Habitat for Humanity Event. The Habitat for Humanity Red Gold
Volunteers put in over 300 hours within two days. Their efforts helped
provide a Hoosier family with special needs, have a home to call their
own at last.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Employee Holidays
November 22 and 23
Employee Christmas Party
December 1
RG Transport Christmas Party December 15
Employee Holiday
December 24 and 25
January 1, 2013
Growers’ Banquet
January 23, 2013
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Tis the Season
Have you ever walked into the grocery store and saw
the beautiful layout of fruits and veggies, picked out your
favorite, but once you got it home found it was pretty much
tasteless? When fruits and veggies are out of season,
a lot of the times their flavor may not be up to par. We all
know when tomatoes are in season, but what about all of
the other fruits and veggies? Here is a quick reference
guide so you will know when to buy the best tasting
fruits and vegetables.
Remember, you can enjoy the taste of
any fruit or vegetable year-round.
Fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and
100% juice – it all counts!
Personal Milestones
Italicized Name Denotes Red Gold Employee
What’s In Season?
Spring
March, April, May
Summer
June, July, Aug
Fall
Sept., Oct., Nov.
Winter
Dec., Jan., Feb.
Apricots
Apricots
Acorn Squash
Brussels Sprouts
Artichokes
Beets
Asian Pear
Butternut Squash
Asparagus
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Chestnuts
Broccoli
Berries (assorted)
Brussels Sprouts
Clementine
Butter Lettuce
Butter Lettuce
Squash
Collard Greens
Cherries
Cantaloupe
Cauliflower
Date Plums
Fennel
Grapes
Crab Apples
Dates
Greens
Squash
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Green Beans
Corn
Key Limes
Kale
Honeydew
Cucumbers
Kohlrabi
Kiwifruit
Limes
Eggplant
Kumquats
Leeks
Mango
Grapefruit
Mushrooms
Mandarin Oranges
Morel Mushrooms
Beans
Passion Fruit
Oranges
Oranges
Melons
Pears
Passion Fruit
Peas
Limes
Persimmons
Pear
Rhubarb
Nectarines
Pineapple
Persimmons
Pineapple
Okra
Pomegranate
Red Banana
Red Currants
Snow Peas
Peaches
Pumpkin
Spinach
Peas
Sunflower Kernels
Sharon Fruit
Strawberries
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Vidalia Onions
Zucchini
Swiss Chard
Tangerines
Watercress
Tomatoes 
Turnips
Turnips
RG Orestes, Births:
Rosendo Sierra and Tanya Escobedo, Kendra Sierra,
October 2, 2012
RG Elwood, Marriages:
Gerald “DeJuan” and Shanell Evans, July 14, 2012
Bryant and Kimberly (Morris) Humphrey, July 2, 2012
Tom and Danylle (Fernung) Petty, September 29, 2012
Marriages:
Richard and Leann (Martin) Mills, June 30, 2012
Wedding Anniversaries:
Mark and Florence Evans, October 15, 2012, 30th
Bill and Lyn Jackson, December 23rd, 2012, 25th
Steven and Nancy East, December 27, 2012, 40th
Retirement:
Patricia Johnson, June 7, 2012, 12 Years of Service
Steve Frazee, July 26, 2012, 17 Years of Service
Anniversaries:
Joe and Jane Miller, August 20, 2012, 35th Anniversary
RG Corporate, Marriages:
Benjamin and Abigail (Shields) Myers, November 3, 2012
Wedding Anniversaries:
David and Cindy Halt, October 29, 2012, 35th
RG Geneva, Marriages:
Dave & Beth (Miller) Kaylor, December 15, 2012
Service Acknowledgements
Recognized once a year in the third quarter
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MAKES 4 SERVINGS
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cube steaks
1 (10.75 ounce) can beefy mushroom
soup
1 small onion, cut into slices
1 small green bell pepper, cut into
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1 small red bell pepper, cut into slices
1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into
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1 (28 ounce) RED GOLD® CULINARY
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER SERVING:
Calories 490, Fat 23g, Trans Fat 0g,
Cholesterol 140mg, Sodium 970mg,
Carbohydrate 20g, Fiber 2g, Protein 50g,
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