Java Express

Founded in 1945, R.C. Bigelow is one of the leading, family-owned producers of tea in the United States. It provides green, organic, decaffeinated, herbal, flavored and specialty teas. The company also offers a variety of iced, gourmet, black and loose teas. In addition, R.C. Bigelow provides teapots and tea chests, gift baskets and boxes. Its accessories include tea ball infusers, mugs, and beverage goblets and pitchers. The company also provides a selection of decorative accessories, such as candleholders and dish towels. R.C. Bigelow offers online ordering and shipping services. It is a member of the Direct marketing Association.

HPC Foodservice is a full-line independent distributor located in the Northeastern region of the United States. The company is the area representative for Distributor Market Advantage, a network of 16 independent distributors with the purpose of establishing a distribution delivery system for servicing national customers. HPC Foodservice product distribution is divided into the categories of beverages, groceries, fresh meats, portion control meat, canned goods, poultry, dairy, cheeses, frozen foods, frozen seafood, fresh produce, chemicals, paper supplies and small equipment. Brands in the distribution network include Coke, Procter & Gamble, Alpine Lace, Tide, Jell-O, Campbell s, Smuckers, General Mills, Stouffers, Tyson, Dixie and Crest. Established in 1908, the company is headquartered in Bristol, Conn.