Reddi-Wip facts for kids
| Owner | Conagra Brands |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1948 |
Reddi-Wip is a popular American brand of whipped cream. It's sweetened and comes in a can. The cream is pushed out by a special gas called nitrous oxide. This gas helps make the cream light and fluffy.
Conagra Brands makes Reddi-Wip. You can find it in many types, like Original, Extra Creamy, Fat Free, and Zero Sugar. In 2019, Reddi-Wip also started making plant-based versions. These are made with coconut or almond and are good for people who can't have dairy.
Reddi-Wip was first made in Chicago, Illinois. Later, in 1982, its production moved to Holland, Michigan. Then, in 2007, it moved again to Indianapolis, Indiana. Reddi-Wip is a very important brand for Conagra. It is one of the most popular whipped toppings in the United States.
How Reddi-Wip Started
The First Ideas
During World War II, there was a time when food was rationed. This meant people could only buy a small amount of certain foods. Because of this, a person named Aaron S. "Bunny" Lapin created a cream substitute. He called it Sta-Whip, and it was made from vegetable oil.
Creating Reddi-Wip
In 1948, Aaron Lapin worked with Aaron Block to invent Reddi-Wip. This new product used real cream. They also created a special new valve for the can. This valve helped the whipped cream come out in a nice pattern. It also kept the gas inside the can, so the cream stayed fresh.
Other similar products were also available around that time. These included non-dairy whipped toppings. Some of these were packed in special cans. These cans were first used by the military for insecticide sprays during the war.
Growing the Brand
Aaron Lapin received a patent for his special dispensing valve. A patent is a legal right that protects an invention. By 1954, Reddi-Wip was sold all over the country. Lapin sold his company in 1963.
Later, in 1968, a company called Hunt-Wesson bought Reddi-Wip. In 1983, Hunt-Wesson tried out new flavors for Reddi-Wip. They experimented with flavors like amaretto and butterscotch. Over the years, the company that owned Reddi-Wip changed hands a few times. Finally, in 1990, Conagra Brands became the owner.
