Up_Up_and_Away Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Bye-bye, Heinz... From Inside Indiana Business: Red Gold Signs Deal With Six FlagsElwood-based Red Gold has signed a sponsorship deal to become the "Official Ketchup of Six Flags." The multi-year partnership includes a signature Red Gold meatball sandwich at all Six Flags parks. March 5, 2012 News Release Elwood, Ind. - Red Gold, one of the nation's largest full-line tomato processing companies, announced today a new partnership to be the "Official Ketchup of Six Flags". This multi-year relationship includes Red Gold branded condiment stations and a signature Red Gold meatball sandwich served at select food locations in all domestic Six Flags parks. Red Gold will also receive in-park brand messaging across the Six Flags digital networks. "Red Gold is thrilled to introduce its premium line of tomato products to Six Flags," said Colt Reichart, Red Gold's Manager of New Media Communications. "It is rewarding to serve Six Flags guests the quality tomato products that we have been producing and harvesting in the Midwest from our own Indiana, Ohio and Michigan fields since 1942." "This initiative proves that partnering with the world leader in thrills provides a unique and fun platform for executing brand building programs," said David McKillips, Six Flags Senior Vice President of Corporate Alliances. "We look forward to seeing our partnership bloom over the coming years." About Red Gold Red Gold, an Indiana-based company, is the largest privately owned tomato processor in the nation. The third-generation family-owned company traces its roots, investment and job creation in Indiana back to 1942, when it began producing tomato products for the war efforts. Red Gold produces premium quality canned tomatoes, ketchup, and tomato-based products for the retail, foodservice, private brand, and club channels of distribution. The Red Gold family of consumer brands includes Red Gold, Redpack, Tuttorosso and Sacramento. Exceptional quality and operational excellence are the shared values that contributed to the employee-created mission statement: "To produce the freshest, best tasting tomato products in the world." Visit www.RedGoldTomatoes.com and www.Facebook.com/RedGold to learn more about the Tomato Country® e-newsletter, special offers, and delicious tomato recipes. About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme park company with $1.0 billion in revenue and 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For more than 50 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions, including up-close animal encounters, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. For more information visit www.sixflags.com . Source: Red Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 hope it tastes like Heinz, almost all other ketchups suck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Loews and now Red Gold? Hmmm Interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 They were CP Fair's ketchup last year. Still like Hunt's non HFCS ketchup best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I don't think I ever heard of this company, but then again I don't use ketchup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I didn't heard of them until last year when they were one of Dorney's sponsors. Red Gold seems to be new to the area. Edited March 7, 2012 by The Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Justin Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 New= Willing to Pay Six Flags more to advertise in the parks= Less Debt= More Rides, More Fun As long as there aren't Ketchup themed cars, I'll be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up_Up_and_Away Posted March 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 As long as there aren't Ketchup themed cars, I'll be cool. I said the same thing to GAcoaster the other day: no Red Gold wraps on rides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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