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MARCH 2009
Victorinox Celebrates
125th Anniversary,
Partners with
Chef Humm
by Karen Martin, Managing Editor
Victorinox kicked off its 125th year in business
with an announcement of a new partnership
with world-renowned Executive Chef Daniel
Humm of New York City’s Eleven Madison Park.
Victorinox executives plan to involve Chef Humm
in advertising, appearances and other activities
that showcase Victorinox knives to home chefs.
“Victorinox is proud to partner with Chef
Daniel Humm – we see this collaboration as
a unique opportunity to showcase the strength
of our cutlery collection as it relates to the
home cook,” said Victorinox Swiss Army
President Rick Taggart. “Our goal is to
showcase the versatility of our cutlery
collection through the skills and culinary
expertise of a distinguished and sophisticated
chef, and we feel that Chef Humm is the
perfect partner for this mission.”
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Barbecue Industry
Sizzles as Outdoor
Entertaining Increases
by Jenna Crisostomo, Associate Editor
Although many find turning to a restaurant
cuts the hassle of preparing a meal, others are
resorting to outdoor entertainment, in particular
barbecuing, as an economical way to not only
cook a meal that’s easy, quick and worry-free,
but as a forum to host family and friends.
“Studies show that people are spending more
time at home, based on either necessity or choice,”
said Jeffery Sears, CEO of Barbeques Galore,
Inc. “Either way, Americans are thinking of ways
to enjoy what they have at home rather than
spend money on travel and restaurant dining.”
Retailer and manufacturer of its own brands,
such as Turbo, Turbo Elite and Grand Turbo,
the Carlsbad, Calif.-based Barbeques Galore
sells a range of barbecues and products for
outdoor living. The company was also the
first to design and manufacture the infrared
grilling system – Crossray.
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IH+HS Exhibitors, Buyers Take
Aggressive Path to Business Growth
Rosemont, IL – More than 20,000 buyers and 2,000
suppliers from around the world are expected to attend
the International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS),
set for March 22-24 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
challenging economic times, newness is one of the best ways
to buck the trend. The Housewares Show is where OXO
tries to launch its most significant products for the year.
We are looking forward to a great Show.”
“The buyers have told us that they will be aggressively
seeking new opportunities to grow their business in answer
to these challenging times,” said Phil Brandl, president of
the International Housewares Association (IHA), the
Show’s owner and operator. “And the Show’s exhibitors
understand this is their time to shine with innovative
new products and merchandising programs.”
Janis Johnson, President, Gourmet Catalog (US Buying
Group) told IHA, “Each of us has a real responsibility
to our customers (and to our businesses) to know
firsthand what’s going on. Because retailing can be
such a lonely business, there is nothing like a show to
revitalize you. Our store members are very upbeat and
optimistic and are now eagerly awaiting the Chicago
Housewares Show.”
In quotes provided by IHA, key retailers and exhibitors
commented that they are looking forward to new product
launches and new ideas in hopes of reviatlizing sales.
Alex Lee, OXO president told IHA, “In these most
For more information about the Show, its educational
seminars, special events and exhibits, please visit
www.housewares.org.
Polder Receives 2008 Good Design Award
Port Chester, NY – Polder received a 2008 Good
Design™ award from The Chicago Athenaeum:
Museum of Architecture and Design for the Polder
Grocery Bag Trash Can (model no. WB-1300).
The Polder Grocery Bag Trash Can allows consumers to
reuse plastic bags distributed through supermarkets and
convenience stores without sacrificing style. The trash can
is designed with built-in handles that serve as a handlecatch to hold the plastic bag in place. As a result, the trash
can hides any excess bag that hangs down the outside of
the container. A plastic lid covers the top and creates a
finished, elegant design that completes the look.
Kerry Cooper, vp of marketing and sales for Polder, said,
“We are honored to receive a Good Design award for
the Grocery Bag Trash Can. Aside from developing
products that look great and work well, we take seriously
the need to address more global issues, like reuse and
recycling in our new products. It is great for us to
receive an award for a product that has both functional
and aesthetic appeal as well as eco-friendly features.”
Polder’s trash can allows consumers to use and discard
the bags as fully-functional trash bags in a more
traditional manner. In addition, the trash can is only
14” high so it is compact enough to fit in virtually any
home space. The Polder Grocery Bag Trash Can is
designed with brushed stainless steel and plastic for
durability and a high-end home décor look. The unit
is available in two different versions: black and stainless,
and white and stainless.
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Magic Slice Cutting Boards
[tel] 877-476-4276
www.microthin.com
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Andreas Silicone Trivets
[tel] 570-386-3040
www.andreastrivets.com
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KITCHEN RESOURCE
L’Equip Juicer
[tel] 801-383-1920
www.kitchenresource.com
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COMPONENT DESIGN NORTHWEST
Digital Tea Thermometer
[tel] 800-338-5594
www.cdn-timeandtemp.com
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PREPARA
Cold Pop Molds
[tel] 888-878-8665
www.prepara.com
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Wedgie
[tel] 800-275-7787
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Fresco Frother
[tel] 905-477-5420
www.jascor.com
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Around 12 years ago, Faith Popcorn coined the phrase “cocooning.” Cocooning was the trend of spending time, lots more time,
peacefully I hope, at home.
Housewares Review
PUBLISHER/
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
MANAGING EDITOR
Jim McNeil
[email protected]
Karen D. Martin
[email protected]
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Jim McNeil
Jenna Crisostomo
My vision of cocooners had the TV on, the fridge well stocked
and lot’s of soft textures. Easy on the nerves. Cocooners loved
their kitchenware; they loved single dish meals like beef stew
and pot-pies; they screened all calls. I think I became immersed
in cocooning and never left, but that’s another story. I think of
cocooners as the kind of folks that never eat celery unless it is
a stalk stuffed with cheese whiz or cream cheese. The cocooners defined comfort food.
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Around 2005 or so, we saw the advent of “hiving.” Yes, hiving was introduced, and
the hivers were decidedly different from cocooners.
Valerie Wilson
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
For one thing, they seemed to have a lot more energy. They worked at home, they started
neighborhood “watches,” bought family cell phone plans, started “scrap-booking,” knitting and even played board games. I am pretty sure they entertained a lot, being the busybee types. They probably had a couple of fitness machines. They liked things organized.
Yasmine Brown
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EDITORIAL OFFICES/
SUBSCRIBER SERVICES
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Now, I am not sure where the empty-nesters and DINKS (double income no kids)
fit into these marketing profiles - they’re probably taking it all in from the back deck.
And, let’s not forget the Baby Boomers, Generation X’s and all the rest.
Portland, Maine 04101
[tel] (207) 775-2372
[fax] (207) 775-2375
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I am pretty sure there is a current “handle” on our societal trends, I just haven’t
“Googled” hard enough to uncover it. I do detect a trend in my neighborhood of
“worried but thankful.” We are worried about our friends, ourselves, our family, our
companies, but we also know things will get better. It’s just a matter of when.
KITCHENWARE/HOUSEWARES ADVERTISING
PUBLISHER
Jim McNeil
[tel] (207) 775-2372
Will the “recovery” happen in time for the 2009 holiday season or spring 2010? We
wonder and worry a bit. But, we’re thankful for having work, having friends, family
and companies that support us.
[fax] (207) 775-2375
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I’ve been to two shows this year and am preparing for my third
show, the International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS).
What I’ve seen so far is that buyers are buying and exhibitors are
showing new product. The most frequent comment that I’ve heard
from trade show exhibitors, thus far, is, “It’s not as bad as I feared.”
I’m not, by any means, trying to say that we’re not facing a monumentally hard time in the housewares business. Even those of
us with genetically built-in optimistic natures can’t avoid the nagging feeling of
uncertainty about the business outlook for 2009.
Karen Martin
I am pointing out that, regardless of when we begin to feel the “recovery,” we’ve got
businesses to run. A crucial part of running the business of housewares is the need
for new products, services and programs. Where do you find new products, services,
programs, inspiration and some camaraderie – at the shows.
If the IH+HS will be your first show of the year, I’m hoping you’re in for a pleasant
surprise - finding that both retailers and vendors are if not thriving, at least surviving.
I also think that both retailers and vendors will be open to innovative approaches to
surviving in 2009. Everyone will be watching their inventory closely to avoid the drastic price cuts that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2008. I suspect that all the
vendors will want to talk with retailers about strategies to keep inventory tight and
product assortment fresh. (For more info on the IH+HS, turn to our special Show
Product Guide which begins on page 39.)
There’s the good news. Retailers and vendors working together, providing the
consumer a great value in 2009.
Karen Martin, Editor
[email protected]
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Linden Sweden, Inc. has announced a
new president for the American/US
headquarters based in Edina, Minn. Linda
Arnesen replaced Jens Sorensen as
President of Linden Sweden, Inc. effective
Feb. 1. Arnesen has been employed with
Linden Sweden for 2.5 years. She was hired
as Sales Manager then accepted the
position of National Marketing Director
in 2008. Mr. Sorensen is President of
Linden International, Linden Sweden’s
parent company. Sorensen will continue
to focus on international marketing and
sales. Linden International manufactures
and markets kitchen and household
gadgets and wares for the commercial and
consumer markets primarily of stainless
steel and plastic.
Mastrad received a utility patent from the
US Patent and Trademark Office for one
of its most popular products – the rigid and
easy grasp handles on its Orka® silicone
bakeware. The Mastrad rigid handles
prevent the spilling mishaps that used to
inhibit the performance of silicone
bakeware. The Orka design helps the cook
easily move the baking pan from counter
to stove without the wobble of silicone
pans without a rigid handle.
iSi North America, Inc., appointed
Judiaann Woo as executive director –
culinary development. “We are pleased to
have Judiaann Woo join our executive team
in this newly created position,” said
President and CEO Richard Agresta.
“Judiaann is a highly motivated industry
professional. She not only brings
tremendous culinary knowledge to our
existing team, she also has a vision for the
brand and how iSi can maintain its position
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as an innovator in the field,” said Agresta.
“Her extensive industry knowledge and
keen understanding of online marketing
will not only help us to further provide
solutions, but will allow us to be more
proactive with existing customers and
future prospects.” She brings with her
over 15 years of experience in the areas of
brand development, creative content,
management, media and culinary expertise.
Most recently, she served as Executive
Director and founding Editor-In-Chief
of The French Culinary Institute’s
popular Web site and online community,
PastryScoop.com. Woo will be based in
New York City and will report to iSi’s
President and CEO Richard Agresta.
GelPro, a provider of premium gel filled
anti-fatigue floor mats, announced the
launch of its first television campaign and
unveiled a redesigned Web site. GelPro
also introduced Cohn & Wolfe, Emblem
Creative, Southwest Media Group and
Square One as new strategic agency
partners. These agencies, in addition to
longstanding partner WMI will be
responsible for evolving the integrated
marketing communications efforts on
behalf of the GelPro brand. The first
television campaign began airing in early
November and will continue to run on
leading consumer networks such as Fine
Living, Food Network and HGTV. In
coordination with this expanded advertising
effort, GelPro worked with Austin-based
Emblem Creative to design and implement
a new web experience at www.gelpro.com.
Emblem Creative also enhanced the
GelPro site with an easier shopping process
and interactive tools including a virtual
kitchen. Robb McMahan, founder and
CEO of GelPro said, “Our new partners
have demonstrated a commitment to
understanding the fundamentals of the
GelPro brand and have provided a vast
amount of knowledge, creativity and
counsel already.”
Stone America Licensing, LLC
(www.stoneamerica.com) announced that
Nadia Geller (www.nadiageller.com), on-air
television lifestyle designer, will launch
a comprehensive lifestyle home décor
licensing program. Nadia Geller is the
co-host of TLC's ‘Home Made Simple.’
She has also appeared regularly on ‘While
You Were Out’ and ‘Trading Spaces,’
and with legions of dedicated fans, is a
breath of fresh air for home lovers
everywhere. The licensing program will
expand on Nadia’s family-friendly
lifestyle creations by offering her
designs, style and products for licensing
in major categories including home décor,
textile, domestics, kitchen, garden
and more. “Nadia’s brand evokes an
extraordinary, unique lifestyle and
environment. Her collection appeals to a
wide cross section of people who
appreciate the quality and feel of her
timeless designs,” said Robert Stone,
president of Stone America. “I am
confident that the licensing and retail
community will respond to her innovative,
family-friendly, functional and costeffective vision by expanding Nadia’s
leadership in home and lifestyle design.”
Bodum USA, Inc. announced expanded
service coverage in Canada. As of Feb. 1,
Bodum brought Groupe Marketing and
The Carron Company on board as
representatives in Canada “We are very
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excited about our partnership with these
agencies” said Thomas Perez, president of
Bodum. Together, Gilles Legault of
Groupe Marketing and Ron Zalopany of
The Carron Company bring more than
60 years of experience to our organization.
Legault is the principal of Groupe
Marketing, based in Montreal. The
Groupe Marketing team is comprised of
six sales people and three bilingual
customer service associates. They currently
represent Cuisinart, Alessi, Zwilling
JA Henckel, Umbra and many other
brands. Before starting his own firm,
Legault held executive positions with
Waterford Crystal and Danesco. Groupe
Marketing will service Bodum customers
based in Ottawa, Quebec and East.
Ron Zalopany, principal of The Carron
Company based in Toronto, was most
recently Vice President of Waterford
Wedgwood Canada Zalopany has also held
senior level positions at other major brands
including, president of Pfaltzgraff Canada
and Fox Run Canada. Zalopany is working
with Bodum customers in Manitoba and
Ontario. Jeff Malkasian, vice president of
sales for Bodum explained, “We are excited
about this new direction as it will allow us
to have representatives in the local
provinces to frequent customers, keeping
them up to date on our latest offers and
product launches.”
Rachel Litner announced that Rachel
Litner Associates recently launched a
newly updated Web site. Litner stated, “I
am proud to share the newly updated RLA
Web site, www.rlitner.com, which reflects
our increased focus on housewares and all
things food.” In addition, Litner has a new
blog at http://rlitner.typepad.com.
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CUISIPRO’S FLOUR SIFTER
The Cuisipro Flour Sifter is easy and
smooth to use, requires no effort to
clean and is so tidy it can be
brought to the table to sift onto
individual servings of pie or cake.
The single hand scoop lets a baker
scoop up measured flour right into
the sifter with one hand. The onehanded trigger mechanism is on the
handle, and its ergonomic shape is
easy to squeeze. The angle of the
soft handle and the angle of the
interior rake mechanism forces the
sifter to do the work, not the baker.
The curved handle is designed so
the flour sifter can hang over the
edge of a mixing bowl so a baker
can use both hands to add other
ingredients or walk away to do
something else.
neatly into a bowl or onto a dessert
rather then sprayed out in a
large circle.
Suggested Retail Price: $14
Cuisipro
[tel] 302-326-4802
[fax]302-326-4810
[email] [email protected]
www.cuisipro.com
The sifter also features a tidy, mesh
opening shaped at an angle so the
flour, sugar or cocoa is released
XTRAORDINARY HOME PRODUCTS’
PARTY TRAVELER
The new Party Traveler by Xtraordinary Home
Products is an all in one entertaining/travel
set. Whether you want to make cupcakes,
cookies, pie, deviled eggs, cake, muffins,
vegetable platter or chips and dip, this set
will enable you to not only display the food
nicely in your home for your guests but also
transport it to another home as well.
Simply insert the desired tray onto the base
of the unit, insert your food, and if you want
to store or travel with the tray, just place the
see-thru lid over the device, lock down the
clamps on either side of the lid and go. The
set contains a tray for cookies, cakes, or
pie’s, a tray for 16 cupcakes or muffins, a tray
for 24 deviled eggs, a tray for four types of
chips and dip or vegetables and dip as well
as the lid with folding handle. All pieces nest
together for storage so no parts are lost.
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99
Xtraordinary Home Products,
Division of Focus Products Group
[tel] 631-244-1447
www.xtraordinaryhome.com
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TEROFORMA LOFT TABLE TOOLS
Loft tools are designed by Norwegian
Thea Mehl and handcarved for
Teroforma by Blueberry Hill Treenware
in the United States. Made from
fallen Pennsylvania hardwoods (no
trees were harmed), the series
comprises five items: jam spoon,
chutney fork, pâté paddle, spreader
and cheese knife.
Industrial designer Mehl was
drawn to craft from childhood,
when she watched her grandfather build model airplanes in his
attic workshop. The utensils’ graceful
sweep and flow are directly
influenced by her memory of the
model propellers. Two sets are
available: the Condiment Set
featuring the jam spoon, chutney
fork and spreader and the Hors
D’oeuvre Set featuring a pate
paddle and cheese knife.
Suggested Retail Price: Sets $55-$60
Teroforma
[tel] 877-899-1190
www.teroforma.com
LSARTS’ ART GLASS
COCKTAIL FORKS
Enjoy your favorite hors
d’oeuvres with these handcrafted cocktail forks with art
glass accents. Choose from
eight different styles (shown
“Fish” Design). All designs are
packaged in sets of six.
LSArts, Inc
[tel] 954-722-1750
www.lsarts.com
KOLLER CRAFT
EASY CARVER
Koller Craft introduces its
patented Easy CarverCarving Tray. This easy grip
carving tray makes slicing
any size food safer and easier.
The built in tray catches juices
that can then be distributed
into a bowl or pan via the
side pouring spout. This
innovative Tray offers a nonmessy solution for year-round
slicing and carving that
cannot be found on other
carving trays in today’s
market. The Easy Carver has
non-slip rubber feet and is
dishwasher safe. Carving Tray
size is 18.0” x 12.0” x 2.5”.
Suggested Retail Price:
$17.99
Koller Craft
[tel] 602-758-8287
[email protected]
www.kollercraft-products
.com
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Robinson Home Products Debuts New Crock-Pot® Cooking
Tools at the International Home + Housewares Show 2009
Buffalo, NY – Thirty-seven years after the
first Crock-Pot® slow cooker was invented,
Robinson Home Products Inc. announces
the launch of the first-ever line of utensils
specifically designed to facilitate slow
cooking. The Crock-Pot branded utensils
will be unveiled in Chicago at the
International Home + Housewares
Show 2009 (booth S-433). The tools,
designed for slow cooking needs such as
transferring ingredients from skillet to
Crock-Pot and for scraping along
curved edges during serving, make this
cooking method easier and more efficient.
The six tools - two spoons, two “shovel
turners,” a ladle and tongs - come in classic
black or red and each are packaged with a
Crock-Pot recipe utilizing the tool. CrockPot tools will be sold individually as well as
in boxed sets.
Crock™ Spoon/Crock™ Slotted Spoon
(retail price $4.99) - The steep angled
handle of the spoons makes it easier to
maneuver inside the slow cooker. The
Crock Spoon has a flat edged bowl and
front corners that are particularly useful for
scooping along the bottom and getting
into the tight edges of the pot. The
Crock Slotted Spoon’s wide bowl is helpful
while stirring and the slots allow for the
separation of meats and vegetables from
juices before serving.
“With the decades-long popularity of slow
cooking, it’s hard to believe that
complementary tools were never created
before,” said John Granelli, brand
manager, Robinson Home Products. “We’re
excited to collaborate with the Crock-Pot
brand, the leading manufacturer of slow
cookers, in developing products that deliver
on the consumer’s expectation for quality,
ease and convenience.”
Crock™ Ladle (retail price $4.99) - The
angled arm is ideal for maneuvering inside
the slow cooker. The deep head allots a
generous serving size with one lip slotted
for straining liquid.
The tools are designed specifically for
use while slow cooking, but testing
among consumers found that they are
also extremely useful in everyday
cooking. Current tools in the Crock-Pot
Collection include:
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Crock™ Turner/Crock™ Slotted Turner
(retail price $4.99) - Both “shovel turners”
have a wide head and walled back and
sides to ease the transfer of ingredients
from a skillet to a slow cooker. The
Crock Slotted Turner has slots to allow
draining of liquid.
Crock™ Tongs (retail price $9.99)Exceptionally generous-sized tong heads
are ideal for gripping a whole roast with
ease. The stainless steel arms have a pull
tab locking mechanism. The head has a
round profile to cradle roasts and teeth
on the inside help grip meats. The tongs
bottom edge can be used to pinch smaller
items such as vegetables or potatoes.
All of the tools and tongs are made with
nylon that is heat resistant to 400°F.
evolved from a manufacturer of cutlery,
kitchen tools, scissors and fine edged
industrial components into a marketer of
on-trend, quality kitchen utensils and food
preparation tools and became employee
owned in 2007.
Boxed sets are also available: three-piece
set for $19.99 - Crock Spoon, Crock
Slotted Turner, Crock Tongs, Four-piece
set for $24.99 - Crock Spoon, Crock
Slotted Turner, Crock Tongs, Crock
Ladle, and five-piece set for $29.99 Crock Spoon, Crock Slotted Turner,
Crock Tongs, Crock Ladle, Crock Slotted
Spoon.
The Crock-Pot Cooking Tools are
designed and manufactured by Robinson
Home Products Inc., an employee owned
company and developer and marketer of
branded housewares products, under a
licensing agreement with Sunbeam
Products, Inc. d/b/a Jarden Consumer
Solutions the owner of the registered
trademark Crock-Pot® and the trademark
Crock™. Founded in 1921, Robinson
earthNOWexpo Cancels June Show
earthNOWexpo, scheduled for June 1-2,
2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center
has been cancelled. In a statment prepared
by earthNOWexpo, organizers cancelled
the June show “due to the poor economy
and other reasons beyound the control of
show management.”
Circumstances listed as beyond show
management include the reluctance of green
product manufacturers and service suppliers
to invest marketing dollars for a trade show
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at this time and the decline in convention
attendance over the past two years. While
trade shows remain a viable sales and
marketing tool, organizers felt that budget
cuts will limit the resources spent on trade
shows over the next 18 months.
Companies contracted for exhibit space
for earthNOWexpo 2009 will receive
a letter regarding booth space refunds.
No future show dates or location have
been announced.
PRODYNE’S ICED CARAFE
Prodyne will introduce its new Iced
Carafe Double Wall Re-Freezable
Carafe at the International Home +
Housewares Show.
Keep beverages cold with this
double wall acrylic carafe with nontoxic re-freezable liquid sealed
between the walls. An ice shell is
created when the carafe is placed
in the freezer. Keeps pre-chilled
wine, juices, milk and more
refrigerator cold for hours. Also
use the carafe to chill white wines
from room temperature to ideal
temperature in 20 minutes. It will
also give a nice chill to red wines
in about five minutes before
transferring to decanter. Perfect
for all entertaining, indoors or
outdoors, it holds 27 oz. (800 ml)
and is 10" high.
Prodyne Enterprises
[tel] 800-822-4776
[fax] 909-484-0802
www.prodyne.com
LYNNE’S WHIM’S APRONS
Lynne’s Whim produces old
fashioned aprons with a
modern edge. A signature
feature of Lynne’s aprons is
the convenient removable
hand towel. Aprons are
available in a full hostess
apron as well as a threepocket
Bistro
Apron.
Coordinating Oven Mitts in
coordinating patterns are
also available.
Aprons - $23.05-$39.95
Lynne’s Whim
[tel] 781-599-8186
[email protected]
lynneswhim.com
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KOLLER CRAFT FRUIT RIPENER
Koller Craft introduces its new Fruit
Ripener Bowl. This special bowl
promotes natural ripening of markethard fruit faster while making them
sweeter and juicier without shriveling.
The innovative Fruit Ripener Bowl
design creates an ideal climate and
environment for year-round ripening of
fruits, plus it is perfect for rising dough
for homemade breads. This 10” vented
bowl has family size capacity and is
made of durable acrylic plastic.
Koller Craft
[tel] 602-758-8287
www.kollercraft-products.com
PREPARA COOL POPS
No more fussing with a big
clunky mold! Add your
favorite ingredients – fruit,
candies, whipped cream,
strawberries and cream,
chocolate, sprinkles and
tons more – to Prepara’s
Cool Pop Molds. Make all
four or just one at a time,
it’s up to you! It’s small
footprint saves valuable
freezer space. Built in
Sippin’ Lip lets you drink the
pop-melt from the drip
bowl. Mold design features
let you hold the frozen
treat under a tap for easy
Popsicle release.
Prepara
[tel] 888-878-8665
www.prepara.com
WARING PRO’S
PROFESSIONAL
POPCORN MAKER
Waring’s
Professional
Popcorn Maker holds up to
8 cups of popped corn, the
perfect amount for movie
parties, children’s birthday
festivities or other large
gatherings. It requires a
minimum amount of oil to
produce
great-tasting
popcorn: one tablespoon
of oil to a half cup of kernels.
Other features include a
pivoting kettle, a removable
serving
tray
and
a
magnetized door which will
detach for easy cleanup.
$99.95
Waring
[tel] 203-975-4609
[fax] 203-975-4660
www.waringproducts.com
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LAMSON & GOODNOW’S
KITCHEN NECESSITIES LINE
Lamson & Goodnow Mfg. presents
GoodNow™ Recycled Kitchen
Necessities,
a
collection
of
professional quality kitchen tools
made from recycled materials.
The handles are made from
100 percent post consumer
recycled paper and the head/tang
for each tool is made from
90 percent recycled steel.
The collection of 6 popular tools are
made
from
hardened
and
tempered high-carbon, cutlery
grade steel. The tools are made
with a full tang that runs the entire
length of each tool rather then just
half way through the handle. The
blades on the turners features a
beveled, tapered edge.
colored with organic pigments and
are comfortable to the touch. The
new collection is backed by a
lifetime warranty.
Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 - $34.99
Lamson & Goodnow
[tel] 800-872-6564
[fax] 413-774-7776
www.lamsonsharp.com
The
GoodNow
collection
is
dishwasher safe. The handles are
MSC INTERNATIONAL’S
JO!E DOUBLE PEELER
The Jo!e Double Peeler from MSC
International features two facing
peeler blades with trigger action
design. The peeler quickly skins two
sides of a vegetable at once with
minimal effort.
Simply pull the trigger, insert your
veggie, peel and release. Each
double-edged floating peeler uses
razor sharp stainless steel blades
that easily cut through most any
long, slender produce. The blades
will stay sharp for many years.
Available in trendy blue, orange or
green, the Jo!e Double Peeler brings
function and style to every
contemporary home chef’s kitchen.
Available April 2009.
MSC International
[tel] 888-603-3023
www. msc-international.com
TEROFORMA
AVVA SERVING BOARDS
Designed in-house in an unusual
shape – slabs cut on the bias – the
boards continue a core theme of
complementary angles consistent
with Teroforma’s Avva tumblers and
dinnerware. Three sizes, 12 x 7”, 12 x 12”
and 12 x 19”, are handcrafted by
Breakfast Woodworks in the United
States from conscientiously-sourced
local beech.
Suggested Retail Price: $55-$95
Teroforma
[tel] 877-899-1190
www.teroforma.com
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SANTÉ’S SUSHEZI
Santé, a Utah-based manufacturer
of cooking equipment, introduced a new, easy way to make
sushi: the Sushezi. The patented
design on the Sushezi provides
perfectly formed sushi each and
every time.
The Sushezi can also be used for a
variety of dessert items. Walnut rolls,
fudge rolls, cake rolls and biscuit
cookies are just a few of the
possibilities. Kids will also love to
make their own rice crispy rolls, and
will enjoy being able to make their
own personal dessert sushi.
With easy-to-follow instructions,
Sushezi creates perfectly formed
sushi quickly and reliably with no
guesswork and no trial and error.
Santé
[tel] 888-726-8348
[email protected]
www.santecookware.com
DMT FIVE CARAT WHETSTONE
Regardless of a knife or tool’s function and size,
Diamond Machining Technology’s (DMT®) new
Dia-Sharp Five Carat Diamond Whetstone
provides the largest continuous diamond
surface available from DMT which assures
consistent, even sharpening every time.
Ideal for long and short knives and almost every
landscaping, woodworking and outdoor tool
imaginable, the Five Carat Diamond Whetstone
provides a 4” wide, 10” long diamond
sharpening surface that delivers cutting-edge
performance for a quick, keen edge even on
small contact areas or pointed tool edges.
Designed to take the mystery out of properly
sharpening any knife or tool, the Five Carat
Diamond Whetstone enables the user to
have complete confidence regardless of
the edges function. DMT has one of the
broadest line of diamond sharpening
products in the industry.
Diamond Machining Technology
[tel] 800-666-4368
www.dmtsharp.com
MAGNET WORKS COLORUGS
The beauty and quality of Magnet Works’
outdoor products come indoors with
Colorugs™, a new line of mixed-use rugs.
These attractive, yet durable rugs feature
licensed artwork from some of the most
popular artists today, reproduced in vibrant,
long-lasting color. Perfect for kitchens,
bathrooms, laundry rooms and protected
entryways, this newest product addition is
very versatile. The rugs measure 20” x 37”
and are made of 100 percent polyester.
Magnet Works, Ltd.
[tel] 314-333-5001
www.magnetworks.com
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MISTRAL IMPORTS’
VIVEVINO
the bottle is opened.
The ViveVino is a wine dispenser that
protects the remaining wine in the
bottle from exposure to oxygen.
Users of the ViveVino inject inert
Nitrogen gas to dispense wine
through the stainless tube into the
wine glass. This method keeps the
wine oxygen-free from the moment
Once the ViveVino stopper is in the
bottle, wine is no longer in contact
with the air that oxidizes it. With no
plastic tubes, the ViveVino is safe from
contamination hazards and easily
cleaned. Wine is preserved up to
seven days. Comes gift boxed with
extra gas chargers.
Mistral Imports, Inc.
[tel] 214-559-6808
[email protected]
www.mistralimports.com
HEARTHWARE
NUWAVE OVEN
Hearthware Home Products
expands its popular line of
Nuwave® Pro Infrared Ovens
with a new SKU with an
updated look and new
configuration. This is the first
model in the collection with
red accents on a white
body for colorful visual
appeal in today’s kitchens.
The new oven comes
with an extender ring
that expands its capacity
to accommodate larger
dishes, a reversible 1 1/4-inch
Cooking Rack and a 12-inch
enamel Liner Pan. Making
it easy for the consumer, it
comes complete with a
Quick & Easy Cooking
Guide, Recipe Book and
Owner’s Manual.
$149.99
Hearthware
Home Products Inc.
[tel] 888-689-2831
[fax] 847-775-8131
[email protected]
www.hearthware.com
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LODGE GRILL & PANINI PRESS
Lodge Cast Iron is introducing a Grill
Pan and Panini Press to their Lodge
Color: Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron
line of cookware.
Since its introduction to the market
in 2007, the moderately priced
Lodge Color has gained wide
acceptance throughout the United
States and internationally.
“Lodge Color is a major success story,”
said Lodge CEO-Chairman Bob
Kellermann. “The reasonable price,
appearance and cooking has led to
superior sales for all of our customers.”
Imported from China, Lodge Color
features four gradated colors – red
(Island Spice), brown (Café), blue
(Caribbean) and green (Emerald).
Additionally, the base of the Dutch
ovens and Casseroles have looped
handles for ease of use on the stove top,
or placing the cookware in the oven.
Lodge Manufacturing
[tel] 423-837-7181
www.lodgemfg.com
PEDRINI®
3-IN-1 GARLIC PRESS
The Pedrini 3-in-1 Garlic Press
features three blade options
that make it easy to switch
from slicing to mincing to
pressing garlic with a simple
sliding motion. This garlic
gadget has not only three
functions but also an
innovative update. When
the blade is moved forward,
an undercut edge scrapes
off the residual garlic from
the bottom of the press —
no knife required! A handy
brush stored inside makes
cleaning even easier.
The Pedrini 3-in-1 Garlic Press
can process unpeeled
garlic, and it has a roomy
bowl that fits up to three
cloves. The peel remains
inside the press, and only the
crushed garlic and juice are
pressed out. The “smasher”
blade crushes the garlic and
lets fine pieces of garlic and
juice through the holes. The
“grid cut” blade minces the
garlic. The “slicer” blade cuts
the garlic into thin slivers.
Each blade locks into place
during use, and the entire
sliding blade removes for
cleaning. The plunger lifts
out, and the chamber and
holes clean easily under hot,
soapy water.
Made of sturdy cast
aluminum, the Pedrini 3-in-1
Garlic Press will be available
at retail stores beginning in
spring 2009. Patent pending.
$19.99
Lifetime Brands
[tel] 800-252-3390
[fax] 516-683-6161
www.lifetimebrands.com
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HIGHWAVE’S BREWFISH
Highwave in California has a new
product that brews superior coffee
but looks like a fish.
Brewfish does not use a plunger; it
uses two lightweight flexible spring
stainless steel fins that guide the
BrewFish fine mesh filter safely into the
designed cup after you stir in coffee
or tea and infuse. The finest stainless
filter mesh keeps the sediment out of
your drink. A round silicone disc is
located over the filter mesh and held
down by the bottom of the fins as a
part of the system and stops the
brewing after being pressed. The super
light structural stainless steel elements
are encapsulated in food safe
insulating silicone that meets the
European standard and exceeds FDA
for food safety while preventing heat
loss. The silicone also seals perfectly
around the edges of the container
to stop sediment from escaping into
the coffee or tea.
The top functions with a set of
simple hinges. Brewfish works with
any style ground coffee and tea.
The French Press tradition is
endangered for the sake of function
with the evolution of this new
system, to brew in the mug one cup
at a time.
Highwave, Inc.
[tel] 800-444-4928
www.highwave.com
FISSLER’S
ORIGINAL PRO WOK
The German designers at
Fissler have added a
stunning
flat-bottomed
wok to the best-selling
Original Pro Collection line
of cookware.
Originally developed by
professionals for professionals,
the international success of
the Original Pro Collection is
due to its classic style and
versatility in the kitchen. The
13.8 inch wok, like all pieces
in the Original Pro Collection,
is made from heavy-gauge,
hygienic 18/10 stainless
steel complete with a
brushed finish which provides
the ultimate resistance to
water spots, staining and
scratching.
Highly-polished
handles
and accents complete the
timeless,
award-winning
look. This wok is also
equipped with Fissler’s
exclusive Novogrill frying
surface, which allows for
food to be fried, grilled
or seared using less oil
than traditionally required,
and also reduces food
adherence.
Professional
cooks around the world
have been using Origina
Pro Collection cookware
for over 30 years, and now
they have a wok to add to
the collection.
Fissler USA
[tel] 888-FISSLER
[fax] 323-731-9585
www.fisslerusa.com
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KUHN RIKON
MORTAR & PESTLE
The Kuhn Rikon Mortar & Pestle, a
combination of porcelain and
bamboo, has won the prestigious
2008 Good Design Award from the
Chicago Athenaeum. The Mortar &
Pestle was designed exclusively
for Kuhn Rikon by Swiss designer
Phillip Beyeler.
The Kuhn Rikon Mortar & Pestle was
recognized for its design that
embodies the highest form, function
and aesthetic. It features two
mortars – one in bamboo and a
porcelain mortar than can nest
inside the bamboo – plus a
porcelain pestle. The porcelain
bowl, perfect for wet ingredients, is
equipped with a pouring spout. The
bamboo bowl is designed for
grinding dry spices.
Kuhn Rikon
[tel] 800-662-5882
[email protected]
www.kuhnrikon.com
ESPRESSIONE
INTERNATIONAL’S
SUPREMMA
BEVERAGE CENTER
Supremma Super Automatic
Coffee/Beverage Center
features a professional
brewing system developed
by Bianchi – the renowned
Italian manufacturer of
vending machines. This well
designed, full featured,
super automatic coffee
center is ready to serve
your every coffee need
with a simple press of
a button. Whether for
one
shot
at
home,
business meeting or social
event, this all in one coffee
power-house
requires
minimal
maintenance.
This automatic beverage
center is fully programmable with an incorporated
professional ceramic doser
and grinder. The large 1.8
liter removable water tank
on the side has a visible
water level and is easy to
clean. The system includes
a powerful cappuccino
milk
frothing
device
for
making
perfect
Cappuccinos and Lattes.
The Coffee Essence System
(CES), a pre-infusion that
extracts and boosts the
aroma and flavor of
the coffee, works with
either ground coffee or
whole beans.
The Smith Agency, LTD.
[tel] 770-509-3006
[fax] 770-509-8736
[email protected]
T-FAL’S ACTIFRY®
T-fal® is launching a new concept
called Nutritious & Delicious for
healthy, pleasurable food.
With ActiFry, you can preserve the
quality of the natural ingredients, limit
the use of fats and oils, and reduce the
time spent on meal preparation.
The first small appliance under the
Nutritious & Delicious concept is
ActiFry. which is designed to increase
both the nutritional value of the food
and enhance the flavor and taste.
Thanks to the patented technology from
T-fal, you can make 2 lbs of fresh cut
French fries with only one tablespoon of
oil. The heat pulse and optimized hot
air circulation evenly cooks the food
while the paddle gently stirs the food.
The removable aluminum pan has
a non-stick coating for easy
cleaning, and the pan, lid and
paddle are all dishwasher-safe.
T-fal
[tel] 800-395-8325
www.t-falusa.com
BETTER HOUSEWARE’S
CLEANSTEP
Better Houseware's new
cleanSTEP (Step-Up Pail) is
two products in one: a twostep stool which reverses to a
3-gallon bucket with a
handle. The patent pending
design also contains a small,
lidded storage compartment
to hold cleaning supplies
such as rags, sponges,
etc., with ventilation cutouts
for practical as well as
aesthetic functions.
The cleanSTEP measures 155/8” x 15-3/8” x 11-1/2”H and
has calibrations molded
into the inner design of the
bucket,
for
accurate
measuring
of
cleaning
products. The curved exterior
design of the calibrations
follows the symmetry of the
step stool. The stepstool has
raised, non-slip treads on its
two steps.
The cleanSTEP is available in
white or silver, with black TPR
treads. It is cleverly crafted
for small spaces such as
kitchens, offices, workrooms,
dormitories, boats, RVs,
etc. The Step-Up Pail is part
of a new line of compact
products
designed
by
Better Houseware.
Better Houseware
[tel] 718-392-2123
[tf] 800-232-6867
[email protected]
www.betterhouseware.com
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WMF’S KIDS WORLD COLLECTION
WMF Americas, Inc. caters to mini chefs
with the debut of its Kids World collection
featuring child-sized versions of some
consumers’ favorite European-designed
WMF, Kaiser Bakeware and Alfi products.
end. Featuring a removable base that
can be filled with a surprise, these unique
dishwasher-safe plates come in blue
with a pirate theme for boys (shown) or
pink with a princess theme for girls.
WMF’s Surprise Plates are sure to delight
little ones who earn their place in the
“clean plate club” and find a prize at the
WMF of America, Inc.
[tel] 800-999-6347
www.wmf-usa.com
CHICAGO METALLIC’S
LASAGNA TRIO™
Have it your way. That's what
the creators of Chicago
Metallic's new Lasagna Trio
pan had in mind when they
designed this pan.
The pan is divided into
three completely separate
channels, each the length
and width of a lasagna
noodle. This makes lasagnabuilding virtually effortless.
Now you can truly make it
personal and build your own
individual lasagna with or
without cheese, with or
without meat, with or without
vegetables simultaneously.
The Lasagna Trio makes
it simple to create and
bake
one
to
three
individual lasagnas.
The pan Includes a custom-fit
Lasagna Spatula.The Non-stick
coating assures easy removal
and effortless clean-up. This
Dishwasher safe pan measures
12" x 15" x 3".
The Lasagna Trio is one of
Chicago Metallic’s new
2009 Savory additions.
Other Savory items include
the Fusion Roaster™ and
Meatball Baker™.
$29.99
Chicago Metallic
[tel] 800-238-2253
[fax] 847-938-3899
www.focuspg.com
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BODUM’S NERO COFFEE COAT
For all coffee lovers who like their
coffee to remain piping hot, the
Nero Coffee Coat does the trick!
Bodum ®, manufacturer of the
original Chambord French Press
Coffee Maker, introduces the
solution to keeping Bodum pressed
coffee at the perfect temperature
to preserve its taste.
Made of neoprene, the Nero Coffee
Coat features insulating properties
that conserve the heat within a
Bodum Press.
The Nero Coffee Coat is available in
two sizes to accommodate the 32
oz. and 48 oz. Bodum presses.
Available colors will include black,
violet, red, pink, green, brown, grey
and white.
Suggested Retail Price: $14.95-$19.95
Bodum Inc.
[tel] 877-992-6386
[fax] 262-884-4655
www.bodum.com
ZAK’S
WALT DISNEY TABLETOP
One of the most talked
about lines in the Walt
Disney Signature Tabletop
Collection launched by Zak
Designs in 2008 is Fresco.
Zak will use the same
pearlized finish on a new line
of solid-green products
designed to complement the
decorated Fresco pieces.
Available in the same
assortment of products that
make up the Fresco line, the
pearlized green pieces give
consumers more options for
accenting their tables.
When used together, the
solid green pieces bring out
the vibrance of the leaves in
the Fresco pieces.
Zak Designs
[tel] 800-331-1089
[fax] 509-244-0704
www.zak.com
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CHEF’SCHOICE®
CORDLESS SMARTKETTLE
Chef’sChoice® SmartKettle™, the
world’s most advanced electric
kettle, quickly heats water to either
boiling or precisely to temperature
known to be ideal for preparing sensitive teas such as green and white.
The
SmartKettle
heats
water
faster than a microwave or
stove top and uses less than half
the energy compared to an electric
stove top. Advanced electronics
and a smart microcomputer control
heats to desired temperature
accurate to 1°F, and the “Keep
Warm” mode maintains it until
ready to pour. Features stainless
steel construction, concealed
heating element and 360° swivel
cordless design.
EdgeCraft Corporation
[tel] 800-342-3255
[fax] 610-268-3545
[email protected]
www.edgecraft.com
WMF’S CERAMILL®
Sleek
and
durable,
WMF’s
Black
Salt
&
Pepper Mill features the
superb Ceramill grinding
mechanism made of highgrade, high-tech ceramics.
Abrasion-resistant
and
strong, the Ceramill Black
Salt & Pepper Mill comes
with a 10-year guarantee.
Enjoying freshly ground salt
and pepper with WMF’s mill
is easy. Set the grind
precisely from coarse to fine
by simply adjusting the
wheel at the bottom of the
mill. This resilient work of
functional tabletop art
made of black lacquered
wood also can be used to
grind dried and crushed
spices. Available in two sizes:
19.5 inches and 23.5 inches.
$79.90-$99.90
WMF of America, Inc.
[tel] 800-999-6347
[email protected]
www.wmf-usa.com
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DANESCO’S ECO BOTTLES
Danesco Introduces the H2O Eco
Bottle to its line of eco-conscious
products. A 27 oz. reusable bottle
made of high quality, 100 percent
recyclable 18/8 stainless steel,
inside and out. This lightweight bottle
is a safe and environmentally sound
choice to reduce waste and stay
healthy. It will not alter the taste of
any beverage you put inside
which makes it ideal for water,
juices, milk and more. In addition
the two poly-propylene caps are
BPA free. Each bottle comes with a
handy clip that hooks onto
anything.
The
bottles
are
dishwasher safe and are available
in Ocean Blue, Grass Green and
Natural Stainless.
Danesco International
[tel] 514-694-9111, 800-667-6543
[fax] 514-695-5201
[email protected]
www.danescoinc.com
SWISSMAR’S SPACHÉLLO
Swissmar’s newest utensil,
the Spachéllo, is an all in
one spatula and serrated
knife. This new “slice and
spread” utensil is perfect for
cutting a bagel and then
spreading
the
cream
cheese or butter on it.
The serrated side is made of
stainless steel and easily can
cut a baguette, cheese,
tomato and cold meats. The
silicone spatula side is perfect
for spreading jam, peanut
butter, mayo or mustard.
The silicone handle creates
a comfortable grip. The
Spachello is 10.5 inches
long, which is long enough
to reach the bottom of
most any jar.
Holes in the utensil prevent
food from sticking to the
blade. The Spachello is
available in Green, Black
and Orange.
Swissmar Inc.
[tel] 800-387-5707
[fax] 905-764-1123
www.swissmar.com
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Starfrit Introduces New
Gourmet Line for Specialty Stores
Browne & Co. Acquires
Duncan Industries
Montreal, Canada – Atlantic Promotions
introduces a new collection of gourmet
products aimed at both gourmet gift and
kitchenware specialty stores. Starfrit Gourmet
which includes best sellers from the Starfrit
line, made its debut across Canada in early
spring, in new, design-forward packaging.
assortment of silicone gadgets, spatulas,
spoons, flippers and featuring utensils with
the patented Quick-Fix. High precision
digital and nutritional scales are also
available. The nutritional scales have seven
nutritional values such as calories, fat,
carbohydrates, sodium and others.
US Buyers will see the new line at the
International Home + Housewares Show.
Store buyers will have an exceptionally large
choice of products at different price points
under the Starfrit Gourmet banner.
No gourmet line would be complete
without electric and manual grinders for
salt, pepper and other spices featuring
ceramic grinding mechanisms.
Markham, Ontario, Canada – Effective
immediately, Browne & Co. of Markham,
Ontario, Canada has acquired the assets of
Duncan Industries, LLC of Tustin,
California for an undisclosed sum. The
new company, Duncan Kitchen Grips Inc.,
will remain in Tustin, Calif. Deborah
Flynn has been named director of sales of
Duncan Kitchen Grips, Inc. and will
report to Neal Ho, vice president of the
company. Browne & Co. currently serves
both retail and foodservice markets in
more than 40 countries.
Among the products featured under the
Starfrit Gourmet banner will be an extensive
array of kitchen gadgets including Lock
Block Safe Knife Storage Block, Garlic
Genius Garlic Extractor, MightiGrip Jar
Opener, Securimax and Securimax Auto Can
Openers and battery-operated table cleaners.
Starfrit Gourmet will also feature a wide
Rounding out the line will be cookware. From
their Heritage line, Starfrit Gourmet will offer
Eco Art, an eco-friendly cookware collection,
In Luv, with stainless steel tri-ply finish,
Quicklean, made of easy care stainless steel and
Renaissance, enamel on cast iron cookware.
For more information please contact Starfrit
at [tel] 800-361-6232, www.starfrit.com or
[email] [email protected].
Duncan Industries, founded in 1985, has
been a manufacturer of a large selection of
patented kitchen gloves and enhanced
protective wares for both the consumer
and foodservice markets. Duncan
products include kitchen gloves, pot
holders, oven mitts and barbeque mitts.
The company is most well known for
its award winning Le Petit Jr. Chef
Kitchen Grips.
“With this acquisition, Browne & Co
now offers one of the broadest,
comprehensive portfolios of innovative
products in the marketplace. This
acquisition is consistent with our corporate
growth strategy to offer recognized
quality brands and products throughout
our international distribution network,”
said Peter Browne, president of Browne &
Co. “The addition of the Duncan brand
will provide us an even more extensive
range of value added and innovative,
solution driven products. We currently
offer more than 1,000 innovative products
through our Browne, Donvier, Berard and
Cuisipro brands.”
For more information on the Duncan
product line, visit www.kitchengrips.com.
METROKANE’S WINE STOPPERS
Metrokane introduces their new
Rabbit® Wine Stoppers. The Wine
Stoppers are designed and priced for
impulse sales. They seal wine and soda
bottles air-tight. Their happy colors and
shiny stainless tops make them
downright irresistible. The Counter
Display Unit contains twelve “2-packs.”
Suggested Retail Price: $3.99-“2-pack”
Metrokane
[tel] 212-759-6262, 800-724-4321
[fax] 212-759-8630
www.metrokane.com
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Whitford Worldwide Purchases Akzo Nobel
Elverson, PA – Whitford Worldwide and
Akzo Nobel announced that the Akzo
Nobel Non Stick Coatings LLC division
(ANNS)
has
been
purchased
by Whitford and the two companies
have already begun to integrate, a
process that is expected to take a few
months to complete.
Whitford and ANNS have had
remarkably similar histories. ANNS,
originally as Coatings and Chemicals
Company (C&CC), was purchased
by Kanti Gandhi and a partner in the
1980s and dedicated itself to the
fluoropolymer and high-temperature
bakeware market, later moving into
nonstick coatings for cookware and
small appliances. ANNS was formed in
1998 when Akzo Nobel’s Italian business
was merged into C&CC, then
headquartered in Chicago. Mr. Gandhi
and his family managed the new
company for several years before moving
on to other opportunities.
Whitford was founded in 1969 as the
outgrowth of a compounder of solid
PTFE materials. Whitford has dedicated
itself to nonstick coatings for both
industrial and consumer markets, with its
corporate headquarters in Pennsylvania.
Whitford’s first venture into the
international market took place in
1971 with the opening of Whitford
Plastics Ltd. in the north of England.
Both companies grew over time to
have a worldwide presence, focusing
primarily on the nonstick coating market.
“This merger is a particularly good
match” said Whitford President David P.
Willis, Jr. “We are both in the same
business, but with strengths in different
geographical markets. Our products
are similar, but nevertheless have
significant differences that make many
of them unique. ANNS’ best people offer
backgrounds that complement rather
than duplicate those of our people. We
could not be happier.”
Said Leif Darner, Akzo Nobel board
member responsible for Performance
Coatings, “Our nonstick coatings
operation does not have the scale for
it to become a true market leader
globally. In the hands of the new
owners, however, it offers good
growth oppor-tunities and we are
convinced our employees are joining an
ambitious and successful company.”
Both companies made it clear that
there will be no changes in the product
mix. All ANNS and Whitford products
will continue to be manufactured
and offered to customers around the
world. ANNS products will be tolled in
their present facilities for some time
until they are slowly phased into
Whitford facilities, with the prime
objective of maintaining the same quality
and on-time delivery of product.
ANNS trade names are part of
the purchase, and will become part of
Whitford’s portfolio. Product designation codes will be maintained to
prevent confusion.
Added Willis, “We are convinced that
combining these two companies will
provide additional strength, experience
and efficiency to the merged entity,
which should be beneficial to Whitford’s
and ANNS’ customers who are, after all,
the ones who matter most.”
For additional information, visit Whitford
on the Web at whitfordww.com.
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AMERICAN METALCRAFT’S
SAUCE CUPS
the contoured bowl.
There's a fine line between sauce
cups that serve and sauce cups
that serve with style. American
Metalcraft defines that line with
these Porcelain Ribbed Sauce Cups
that join the company's product line
in 2009. The distinctive ribbed lines
accentuate the classic shape of
Available in 3 sizes from 4.25"
diameter to 5" diameter and
capacities that range from 8.5 oz. to
16.9 oz., they serve much more than
sauces. Try small portions of soup,
individual appetizers, french fries,
fresh fruit or dips. They also match
nicely with all six of American
Metalcraft's
smaller
Ribbed
Porcelain Sauce Cups and Trays.
American Metalcraft
[tel] 800-333-9133
www.amnow.com
LIFETIME BRANDS’
ODOR-ABSORBING
SPLATTER SCREEN
Lifetime Brands unveiled a new
concept in kitchen gadgets
and
cookware:
OdorAbsorbing Splatter Screens.
Instead of masking cooking
odors with scented sprays,
home chefs can now
eliminate unwanted aromas
safely and naturally.
Odor-Absorbing
Splatter
Screens are perfect to use
when cooking fish, fried
chicken, bacon, sautéed
onions and garlic, and other
foods that create pungent
odors and splatters. Cooking
odors are absorbed and
trapped inside an activated
carbon fiber filter that is
sandwiched between two
layers of stainless steel screen.
And, this kitchen tool can go
directly into the dishwasher
for easy cleanup.
Featuring
comfortable
ergonomic handles in
several styles, the OdorAbsorbing Splatter Screen
is available with an 11-inch
or a 13-inch flat screen
under the Farberware ®
and Pedrini® brands.
$19.99
Lifetime Brands
[tel] 800-252-3390
[fax] 516-683-6161
www.lifetimebrands.com
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VICTORINOX (continued from page 1)
Renee Hourigan, director of advertising
and public relations at Victorinox said,
“We’ve been making cutlery since 1884,
and we’re a big provider of commercial
quality, performance products. It was
important to us to find a chef that
genuinely loved the product. When we
went through the discovery phase of
meetings with Chef Humm, we learned
that he had prior use of the product. We
knew he could easily and passionately
discuss Victorinox.”
Vice president of sales for Victorinox
cutlery, Tom Lawler, added, “We humbly
say that we are an authority in making fine
cutlery. We were looking for that quality in
a chef, and Chef Humm's an authority on
sophisticated French cuisine.”
If Lawler and Hourigan were looking for
an authority in a chef, they must be pleased
with Chef Humm. A year after Chef
Humm came to Eleven Madison Park, the
restaurant earned its first Three-Star review
from The New York Times. In 2008,
Eleven Madison Park won a James Beard
Foundation award for “Outstanding Wine
Service in America,” and earned a Five-Star
review from The Daily News. Eleven
Madison Park was selected as the only
stand-alone restaurant in North America to
be newly inducted as Grand Chef Relais &
Châteaux in 2008. And, if these credentials
were not enough, it turns out that Chef
Humm is Swiss-born. Lawler explained
that they weren’t looking for a Swiss chef,
but it was a nice bonus for a company with
a similar origin.
In a statement prepared by Victorinox,
Chef Humm said, “I have always been a
fan of Victorinox, and I’m incredibly
excited to partner with this long-standing
and world renowned brand. We’re
passionate about using the highest quality
ingredients at Eleven Madison Park and, of
course, only work with the best cutlery as
well. That is why I use Victorinox.”
Hourigan and Chef Humm are still
working out the details of his appearances,
but Hourigan said that he would play
a pivotal role in communicating directly
with consumers in a number of different
ways. “We have so many ideas for Chef
Humm and Victorinox that we will be
confirming over time,” Hourigan noted.
“There are many things we can do to
introduce both these brands – Chef Humm
and Victorinox via events.”
They will take Chef Humm on the road
during the 2009 celebration of the 125th
anniversary of the company. The Taste of
Chicago is Chef Humm’s first event, followed
by the Boston Chowderfest. On the Chef ’s
list of activities will be cooking demonstrations
and catering some VIP dinners.
When asked what products the Chef will
be promoting, Lawler commented, “Chef
Humm will the face of Victorinox
Professional Cutlery. The Forschner name
is going to be evolving strictly to
Victorinox. You will have two professional
choices: forged or stamped.” Lawler added
that the Forschner name has been evolving
over time, but they plan to be a little more
aggressive in 2009.
Lawler wrapped up by talking about the
Victorinox heritage, “We are an authority
on
quality
cutlery;
we
work very hard
at being good
stewards of the
brand and the
cutlery
products.” Chef
Humm will be
busy helping
Victorinox
communicate
this heritage to
Chef
Daniel
Humm
the consumer.
partners with Victorinox to
promote brand.
Chef Humm works with the Fibrox 8" Chef 's Knife.
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ARGEE’S CHOP KEEPER
The Chop Keeper has 1/2 inch raised
sides that keep juices and crumbs
from spilling out onto the countertop
and
getting
between
the
countertop and tray. Great for
transporting meat and vegetables
to the grill. The Chop Keeper is made
from FDA approved plastic. The
innovative design and shape allows
the board to flex and form an easy
funnel guide so food will slide right
BASE BRANDS’ WATERWEEK™
Base Brands adds to its WaterWeek
lineup with a set designed for kids.
Available this spring, the WaterWeek for
Kids is a set of five 10 oz. reusable, BPAfree, dishwasher safe water bottles. The
bottles come with a specially-designed
tray that fits neatly in a refrigerator.
into a bowl, plate or cooking pan.
Three dishwasher-safe Chop Keepers
are included in each package.
Argee Corporation
[tel] 800-449-3030
[fax] 619-449-8392
www.argeecorp.com
Kids will love the fun designs while
parents will enjoy the convenience and
savings of buying juices in bulk.
WaterWeek is one of several ecofriendly home products in the Reduce™
suite of inventions by Base Brands.
Base Brands
[tel] 404-733-5454
www.basebrands.com
POMEGRANATE’S
PALM BEACH COLLECTION
Pomegranate Inc. introduces an the
Palm Beach collection of table linens
and accessories for the home for
Spring and Summer 2009 that is both
chic and natural! The collection is a
fresh, fun and affordable way to
bring style to the table.
The Palm Beach collection was
Inspired by the calm and relaxing
ambiance and chic style of Palm
Beach, The collection includes: Palm
Beach Floral – foliage and branches
in white on a Chocolate, Kelly Green
or Daffodil background; Geometrics
– an all-over white geometric pattern
available on a Chocolate, Kelly
Green or Light Blue background;
Sanibel – Coral branches in Royal
Blue are printed on a solid white
background; Sea Life - beautiful pale
blue shells and starfish on a white
background. These motifs are made
to be mixed and matched with each
other or with any of the
Pomegranate patterns.
Pomegranate Inc.
[tel] 800-948-5188
[fax] 859-293-5659
[email protected]
www.pomegranateinc.com.
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BARBECUE (continued from page 1)
“Entertaining outdoors is my ideal form of
hosting guests because my backyard is an
extension of my indoor living space,” said Sears.
“There’s nothing better than bringing family
and friends together for great food and fresh
air in a safe, intimate environment.”
Sears added, “The popular trends in
grilling are quite similar to those trends
which are relevant throughout the world.
People are grilling homegrown produce,
along with locally raised meats.”
“We find that more barbecue-lovers enjoy
hosting family and friends in their outdoor living
areas with the grill or smoker the center of the
event,” said Deidra Darsa, manager, Media and
Public Relations for the Virgnia-based Hearth,
Patio & Barbecue Association (HBPA).
Not only does extending your kitchen and
dining room outside create a great
gathering place, Darsa said, “Exciting, new
accessories that make cooking foods
easier–such as flippers to turn meats,
special baskets for grilling vegetables, pizza
stones and even clip-on lights for night
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grilling–make grilling and barbecuing
more fun and enjoyable.”
In addition to considering outdoor entertainment “a way of life in the Midwest,”
Owners of the Mankato, Minn.-based My
Sister’s Kitchen, Tiffany Ausdemore and
Andrea Robbins, have noticed a heightened
“flavor” trend in the barbecue industry, where
consumers are requesting and purchasing
products that spice up meats, chicken and fish.
“With the economy and people cooking at
home, there’s a big trend towards flavor,” said
Robbins. “People ask for grilling planks,
smokers, wraps…thin pieces of wood that you
wrap around your meat, fish or chicken, like
apple wood, cherry. Also, Minnesota Steak
Seasoning, that’s popular, and has done fabulous
for us.” Created by the family-owned,
Minnesota-based Wayzata Bay Spice Company,
the Minnesota Steak Seasoning is just one of
several gourmet blends the company offers.
According to the HPBA Barbecue Lifestyle,
Usage & Attitude Study for the 2007 State of
the Barbecue Industry Report, “Four in ten
consumers who cook on a charcoal grill (39
maybe storage, then add on when you can.”
percent) normally use barbecue sauce to add
flavor to their dishes. Most popular flavors
include hickory (65 percent), mesquite (49
percent) and honey (49 percent). When
charcoal grilling, over half of consumers (56
percent) use marinades, and dry meat rubs are
popular among consumers. In fact, dry rub
usage has increased to 59 percent in 2007 from
21 percent in 2003 among gas grill owners.”
As stated in the HPBA Study, there has been a
rise in grill shipments, usage and ownership. In
2007 alone, more than 17.4 million grills were
shipped, an increase of 13 percent from 2000;
grill owners used their grills more often, “an
increase of four percent over 2003”; almost
eight out of 10, or 77 percent, of households
own a smoker or grill, “a five percent increase
from 2003”; and “68 percent of households
own a gas grill, followed by charcoal (37 percent)
and electric (2 percent),” the study states.
In addition to viewing a shift to more
flavorful products that aid in outdoor
entertaining, cooking, Ausdemore and
Robbins also agreed that consumer interest
in grilling accessories has increased.
The study also states that outdoor grilling areas
are being viewed as a “functional area” by grill
owners, and utensil usage and popularity have
increased as well. According to the study,
“Multi-purpose utensils such as long handled
tongs and forks are the most popular utensils
used by gas grill owners, followed by a grill
cleaning brush and long handled spatula.”
Robbins noted that compared to grilling
tools made in earlier years, new grilling
accessories are now more “aesthetically
pleasing.” New products for the year include
grill lights, fans–that clip on the side of the
grill keeping the fire hot–baskets, trays for
vegetables or fish, and more.
Darsa noted, “People are finding complete
outdoor kitchens…you have a grill, fridge,
sink, and many manufacturers offer
components, so you can start with a grill,
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“I think it (outdoor entertainment/barbecue
segment) will fare very well,” said Darsa, “and
the reason for that is people are worried about
money and that equates to turning their
backyard into an outdoor resort to entertain.”
CHOCOLATE FIESTA®
INTRODUCTION
The
Homer
Laughlin
China
Company™ introduces Chocolate
Fiesta to its existing offering of 14
contemporary colors. The new
neutral offers yet another colorful
story to everyday dinnerware
décor; Chocolate Fiesta can be
used as a stand-alone statement
with individual decadent place
settings, or as an accent with like
neutral Ivory or cool blues: Cobalt,
Peacock and Turquoise. Unlike its 14
companion colors, Chocolate Fiesta
will be offered in four and five piece
place settings, along with select
shapes deemed “best sellers.”
Select Chocolate shapes include:
the traditional size Mug and
oversized Java version, Oval Platter,
Fruit and various size Bowls, Mugs,
Luncheon, Salad and Dinner Plates,
large and small Disc Pitchers, Salt
and Pepper Shakers, Individual Oval
Casserole and Gusto Bowl.
Homer Laughlin China Company
[tel] 800-452-4462
[fax] 304-387-0593
[email protected]
www.hlchina.com
CIA MASTERS COLLECTION
ADDS CHEF’S FAVORITE SET
The Culinary Institute of America
Masters Collection® kitchenware line,
designed by the Certified Master
Chefs of the CIA, adds to the line of
Instant Gourmet Kitchen Sets.
In addition to the 80-piece Instant
Gourmet Kitchen, 50-piece Master’s
Set and 20-piece Instant Gourmet
Kitchenette, which all launched in
2007/2008, this year the CIA Masters
Collection adds the 35-Piece Chef’s
Favorites Set.
The set includes cookware, cutlery
and tools. For cookware, the set
includes a 10” Sauté, One Quart
Saucier with Cover, 2 Quart Saucier
with Cover, 3 Quart Sautoir with
Cover, 8 Quart Stock Pot with Cover,
5 Quart Colander, Steamer Insert
and Pasta/Colander Insert.
For cutlery the set includes a 3-1/2”
Paring Knife, 6” Boning Knife, 7” Fillet
Knife, 8” Chef’s Knife, 9” Bread Knife,
10” Slicing Knife, 4-Piece Steak Knife
Set and Cutlery Drawer Storage.
For tools the set includes a Silicone
Chef’s Spatula, 4-ounce Ladle,
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Stainless Steel Basting Spoon,
Stainless Steel Perforated Spoon,
Griddle Turner, Nonstick Slotted
Turner, 2-Cup Liquid Measure,
Wood Pot Spoon, Wood Stirring
Spoon, Round Basting Brush, 10”
Sauce Whisk and Stainless Steel
Tool Caddy.
Robinson Home Products, Inc.
[tel] 716-206-1100
www.robinsonus.com
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ROBINSON HOME PRODUCTS’
ONEIDA MANDOLIN SET
Robinson Home Products Inc.
introduces
several
Oneida ®
product extensions for the IH+HS.
The new products, which include
barware, serveware, tools, cutting
boards and additions to the
cutlery collection continue to
reflect Oneida’s longstanding
tradition of superior design, quality
and performance.
The 7-piece Mandolin Bowl Set with
four slicing blades (large julienne, small
julienne, thick slice and thin slice) and
a large stainless steel bowl with a
secure fit lid.
Robinson Home Products, Inc.
[tel] 716-206-1100
[fax] 716-685-4916
www.robinsonus.com
MUMBO-JUMBO SEASONING
Mumbo
Jumbo
{no-nonsense
seasoning} is inspired by the owners’
passion for great food. All products
are blended using high quality herbs
and spices, and are formulated with
a delicate balance of flavors to make
your food flavorful and satisfying.
Making great, no-nonsense meals
without the fuss has never been easier.
The Java Seasoning adds a rich savory
flavor to meat, fish or vegetables. The
Java seasoning is also part of a gift set
which also includes Everyday, Mesa
and Elegance seasonings.
Suggested Retail Prices:
$6.95 - single, $24 - set
Mumbo-Jumbo
{no-nonsense seasoning}
[tel] 404-323-0185
[email protected]
www.mumbojumboseasoning.com
COSMODA’S
MARIO BATALI TOTE BAG
The Bucatini Market Tote is covered in
a Mario collage graphic (MA14COG)
that combines everything to do with
Mario – restaurants, food, cookbooks
and crocs.
The 14” x 5” x 15” bag has a fully
insulated interior with two large
exterior insulated pockets. The
drawstring closure, shoulder strap
and easy to wipe lining makes this
bag a perfect market tote.
Lunch bags in various styles are
also available.
Cosmoda Corporation
[tel] 416-633-6303
[fax] 416-633-7089
www.cosmoda.com
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NRF Forecasts 0.5% Decline in Retail Sales for 2009 Recession Should Give Way to Second Half Growth
Washington, January 27, 2009 – The
National Retail Federation (NRF) released
its 2009 economic forecast, projecting retail
industry sales (which exclude automobiles,
gas stations and restaurants) will decrease
0.5 percent from last year. According to its
quarterly Retail Sales Outlook report, NRF
sees more challenges ahead as consumers
continue to shift their spending priorities.
The first half of the year will see a
continuation of the weakness that was felt
in most of 2008. First half sales are expected
to decline 2.5 percent. There will be some
improvement in the third quarter with sales
decreasing 1.1 percent. In the fourth
quarter, sales are expected to improve 3.6
percent due to easy comparisons to last year
as well as a strengthening economy.
“Most of the consumer behavior we saw
in 2008 will continue well into this year,”
said NRF Chief Economist Rosalind
Wells. “Shoppers will be seeking value
and trading down to discount and offprice retailers in order to stretch their
purchasing power.”
Wells said, “We are in a pretty bad
recession, and it has deepened in the last
five months. This downward cycle will
not be easy to break. We expect the
economy to contract in the first half. But
the economic stimulus package should
lead to improvement in the second half.”
When asked about strategies for retailers to
cope with declining retail sales, Rachelle
Bernstein, NRF vice president and tax
counsel, explained that NRF supports a
two fold public approach - longer term
investment in targeted infrastructure
spending and short term proposals to
stimulate consumer spending. NRF will be
supporting a proposal for three national
tax holidays. Wells cautioned, “Certainly
by itself the tax holiday won’t turn the
economy around, but this type of short
term stimulus will help consumers
psychologically to get back in the stores.”
Bernstein commented, “There are 17
states that have tax holidays along with
ARZBERG GOURMET
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The National Retail Federation is a retail
trade association, with membership that
comprises all retail formats and channels
of distribution including department,
specialty, discount, catalog, Internet,
independent stores, chain restaurants,
drug stores and grocery stores as well as
the industry's key trading partners of
retail goods and services.
fresh new monogram collection
from Thirstystone Resources, Inc.
coordinates with the best-selling
Polka Dotted Monogram coaster
collection introduced in June 2008.
Brightly colored polka dots and bold
script create a fabulous product
and an eye-catching display at
retail. Sized to fit nearly any vehicle’s
cup holders, these absorbent
Carsters offer customers a fun, easy
way to personalize their cars.
Suggested Retail Price: $4.99-set of 2
Arzberg now presents the “Gourmet”
collection,
the
contemporary
porcelain design by Heike Philipp
Prechtl.
Melding flowing forms
with clear-cut lines, the designer
creatively combines the understated
with the statement - perfect, familiar
proportions
with
refreshingly
“tweaked” forms. Made in Germany,
“Gourmet” is constructed to withstand
the demands of hospitality and home.
Arzberg
[tel] 314-351-2622
[fax] 314-351-4244
www.eudesignllc.com.com
Washington, D.C. Sales tax holidays bring
a great boost to spending. They may see a
spike as high as 35 to 40 percent over a
regular period. Our CEO’s that have
proposed this package thought it would be
a better way to get people spending, rather
than a tax rebate.” March, July and October
are the suggested time periods for the tax
holidays. The federal government could
not mandate the tax holidays, but they
would encourage states to participate by
reimbursing for the missed taxes.
THIRSTYSTONE’S CARSTERS
Laura Kelly’s Original Polka Dotted
Monograms© are now available on
Carsters – coasters for your car! This
Thirstystone Resources
[tel] 520-623-1396, 800-829-6888
[fax] 520-770-1554
www.thirstystone.com
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SIEGER’S MY CHINA! PLATTER
should look like. The recipes are
labeled in one of two ways
including “Roasted Garlic Express
Approved” or “Created for the
Roasted Garlic Express.”
Sieger adds two distinctive platters
to the My China! collection by
Furstenberg. These platters are
available in all the My China styles
including White, Emperor’s Garden,
Treasure Platinum and Treasure Gold.
They are available in two sizes, 15” x
11.6” and 8.7” x 6.7”.
“Some consumers don’t realize
there are many other uses besides
roasting garlic for our line of four
TODCO Roasted Garlic Expresses,”
explained Todd Hannon, president
of The Hannon Group. “So, we
developed a recipe book with some
alternate creative ways to use this
unique appliance that we want to
share with our customers. We felt
that if we are going to market the
appliance, then we should provide
the many ways to use it, which is
where the recipe book idea came
from.”
TODCO’S RECIPE BOOK
A one of a kind recipe book that
includes garlic and other food
recipes that can be cooked in any
of the four TODCO-brand Roasted
Garlic Expresses® from The Hannon
Group are included free with any
purchase.
Exclusively designed for TODCO, the
book includes recipes for garlic and
a variety of other dishes such as
Stuffed Mushrooms, Meat ‘N Taters,
Quick Bread Pudding, Peach Soup,
Spinach Dip, Breakfast Strada and
Garlic Brochette. Each dish has
detailed directions and ingredient
lists. All are accompanied with a
photo of what the finished dish
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Sieger
[tel] 314-351-2622
www.eudesignllc.com
CASABELLA ECLIPSE LINE
Casabella introduces Eclipse, a new
line of eco-friendly cleaning tools.
The line includes a Microfiber Floor
Mop & Wringer, Broom, Microfiber
Floor Duster, Microfiber Hand Duster
and a bucket all made from 100
percent recycled soda bottles and
made in the USA.
Besides the home, the electric garlic
roasters can also be used in
restaurants, culinary schools and
other professional environments.
The Roasted Garlic Express from
TODCO lets consumers roast up to
three bulbs of garlic in only 27
minutes rather than the one to two
hours it takes in a conventional
oven. The line of garlic roasters
comes in four colors including
Stainless Steel, Glossy White, Matte
Terra Cotta and Matte Black to fit
with any home or restaurant décor.
$34.95-$59.95
The products are not only made
from recycled material but are also
recyclable. The crescent shaped
aluminum
pole, made
from
30 percent recycled material,
is interchangeable with all of
the heads, so that only one pole
is needed.
TODCO/The Hannon Group
[tel] 262-537-2191
[fax] 262-537-4765
www.roastedgarlicexpress.com
Casabella
[tel] 845-348-0012
www.casabella.com
Casabella received the Silver Level
certification from Cradle to
Cradle(SM) for the Eclipse Line.
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Dallas Market Center Announces ARTS Award Winners
Dallas, TX – Dallas Market Center
announced that its recent Total Home &
Gift Market showed steady attendance.
Additionally, the 20th annual ARTS
Awards were held presenting winners in
25 home décor categories, and “The Next
Big Thing” product search winner was
announced. The market ( Jan. 14–20)
offered more than 25,000 lines of gift
products, decorative accessories, lighting,
floral, gourmet, furniture, toys and
seasonal items.
“We experienced a solid market
considering the current economic
challenges. Buyers were cautiously
optimistic and seeking new products,”
said Bill Winsor, president and CEO,
Dallas Market Center. “Overall we are
pleased and confident about the future.”
On Saturday evening, Dallas Market Center
and the Accessories Resource Team (ART)
held the 20th annual ARTS Awards during
a gala event in The Grand Pavilion at the
Trade Mart. More than 500 guests attended
the ceremony which featured the
presentation of ARTS Awards in 25
categories as well as recognition of Academy
of Achievement honoree Murray Feiss,
chairman of the board at Generation Brands
and a lighting industry leader. Among the
attendees were a wide range of home décor
retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives,
media and designers from across the country.
For a complete list of winners, please visit
www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
“The Next Big Thing” contest winner was
announced on Saturday: SIPATINIZ™, a
spill-resistant martini glass with a curved
rim. Renee Williams, founder of
SIPATINIZ, noticed the martini was
frequently the drink of choice while
attending social and business events. She
always loved the sophistication of a martini
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glass but hated the spills; as a result she
designed a glass that she could enjoy and
share with others. To learn more about
SIPATINIZ, visit www.sipatiniz.com.
Williams was awarded a prize package
worth more than $10,000 including exhibit
space at the Dallas Total Home & Gift
Market, a profile in one of Dallas Market
Center’s award-winning publications and
consultations from leading industry experts
regarding branding, public relations, visual
merchandising and much more.
Dallas Market Center will host the next
contest during its Total Home & Gift
Market in June. Information on the contest
is available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
The Total Home & Gift Market offered
dozens of educational opportunities for
buyers including: “Techniques for
Trumping Tough Times: More Money,
Less Stress,” was presented by Bob Negen
on Friday, Jan. 16. Retail marketing guru
Bob Negen discussed how to put aside your
inner timid so that you can triumph in this
challenging economy. “International
Christmas Style,” was presented by Jim
Marvin, AIFD, president of Jim Marvin
Enterprises, Ltd. on Saturday, Jan. 17.
January Market also featured several
showroom openings and expansions
including the new showroom daniel
richards in the Trade Mart. Other
showroom openings included: KAM &
Company, Lampe Berger, Maharani,
Mario & Associates, and Reed &
Barton. Also, the FINDS Dallas Temp
Show grew to almost 600,000 square
feet showcasing leading products. The
next Dallas Total Home & Gift Markets
will take place on March 12–15 and
June 24–30. Attendees may contact the
Dallas Market Center’s in-house travel
agency, Market Travel®, for substantial
travel and hotel discounts by calling
800-DAL-MKTS.
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The Show is expected to draw 400
exhibitors and some 4,000 buyers who
understand their customers' love of food
and entertaining. The Gourmet
Housewares Show is held concurrently
with the summer San Francisco
International Gift Fair®, owned and
managed by GLM, a dmg world media
business, which features 1,200 exhibitors
and 16,000 attendees.
Gourmet Golds Competition Calls for Entries
White Plains, NY – Showcasing the
gourmet products industry for 33 years, the
Gourmet Housewares Show announced
that they are accepting entries for the 2009
Gourmet Golds Awards. The deadline for
all entries is June 1.
With increasing momentum and
advances in the global green movement,
the Green by Design category will have
more stringent criteria to ensure that the
Gourmet Golds recognize the best of
the best in this important category.
All exhibitors of the Gourmet
Housewares Show are eligible to enter
new products, launched to the trade
between March and August, into the
Gourmet Gold competition and
display.
Six award categories are
Cookware/Bakeware; Kitchen Electrics;
Tabletop & Textiles; Gourmet Gifts &
Specialty Foods; Gadgets, Cutlery,
Accessories; and Green by Design. Best
of Show honors will be bestowed upon the
product receiving the highest overall score.
Overall entries will be pre-screened by a
select industry panel including editors
from both trade and consumer
publications who will narrow entries
down to the top 100. These 100 entries
will be displayed at the Gourmet
Housewares Show. Finalists and award
winners will be announced on Saturday,
Aug. 8 at the show.
MESSERMEISTER’S
STEALTH CHEF’S KNIFE
Although it weighs only 1 ounce less,
the spine thickness on this blade is
noticeably thinner and the cutting
edge is very sharp. This knife is still
made of the finest German steel
alloy and now has a stealth-like
profile that makes the elite edge,
the sharpest edge of all forged
Messermeister created their new
Stealth Chef’s Knife by grinding the
blade of their 8” Meridian Elite Chef’s
Knife to a thinner profile. By doing so,
they have created the thinnest,
sharpest Messermeister knife, ever.
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Penny Sikalis, GLM vice president and
show manager, looks forward to seeing
topnotch innovation from Gourmet
Housewares Show exhibitors saying,
“The Gourmet Golds Competition is
our way of encouraging and recognizing
innovative products in the elite gourmet
products industry. Ongoing product
creativity is essential to the sustained
success of the industry.”
Exhibitors are invited to visit the
Gourmet Housewares Show Web site,
www.thegourmetshow.com, for more
Gourmet Golds rules, criteria and
entry form. Entries can be submitted
online or mailed in to: The Gourmet
Housewares Show, Attn: Allison Rober
- Gourmet Golds, 1133 Westchester
Avenue Ste N136, White Plains, NY
10604-3547.
For exhibitor information, contact Marc
Delman, sales manager, at GLM, 1133
Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY
10604; email: marc_delman@glmshows
.com; Tel: 914-421-3260; Fax: 914-9486180. Attendee information is available by
contacting GLM's Customer Service
Department at 800-272-SHOW (7469) or
914-421-3206. Additional information and
registration is available online at
www.thegourmetshow.com.
German Knives, the most efficient
Messermeister knife edge.
Messermeister
[tel] 805-640-0051, 800-426-5134
[fax] 805-640-0053
www.messermeister.com
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FUSIONBRANDS’ COOKHOOK™
The Cookhook keeps a towel handy
out by the grill, in the kitchen or
anywhere you go. Just clip your
favorite towel or cloth between the
magnets and hook it just about
anywhere. In the Kitchen the
Cookhook keeps a towel at your
side- no more going to the hanging
towel, no more towel sliding off of
the oven handle. Available in Black,
White or Gray.
FusionBrands
[tel] 404-525-7775
[fax] 404-523-1984
[email] info@fusionbrandproducts. com
www.thefoodloop.com
PMI’S ECYCLE LINE
eCycle is PMI’s proprietary mix of postconsumer recycled plastics. They are
making recycled mugs with 100 percent
recycled plastic that is FDA-compliant,
dishwasher safe, and contains as much as
25 percent post consumer content and 75
percent pre-consumer recycled content.
Each and every product made in this
line is FDA tested and safe. All of their
recycled material is made from FDA
food-grade recycled plastics and
cleaned and processed to meet the
highest standards of quality.
Aladdin-PMI
[tel] 800-456-1233
[fax] 615-370-0546
www.aladdin-pmi.com
LINDEN SWEDEN’S
NEW GRINDER COLORS
The Tulip Spice Grinder will be available
in new 2009 trendy colors! Orange and
Olive will be added summer of 2009 to
the popular colors Red, Black & White.
The Tulip Spice Grinders features Allgrind®,
the ceramic grinding mechanism from
the maker’s of Crushgrind. As the name
implies, the ceramic Allgrind mechanism
grinds all spices, herbs, salt, pepper and
even flax seed.
The easy to use spice wheel is triangle
shaped for a great grip when adjusting
from coarse to fine. The Tulip grinds upside
down leaving no mess on the table or
counter. It has an easy refill system and
can be cleaned in water.
The Tulip Spice Grinder is ergonomically
designed and is easy to use and easy to
fill with a twist off grinder cap and large
mouth spice jar. The grinder’s whimsical
design allows it to be part of festive
occasions as well as every day dining.
Linden Sweden
[tel] 952-465-0052
www.lindensweden.com
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TOASTESS
Delfino Coffee Maker
Booth #L13113
MESSERMEISTER
Essential 5-Piece Tool Kit
Booth #S1826
ROBINSON HOME PRODUCTS
Oneida Muddler
Booth #S433
&
PRODYNE
Fruit Infusion Pitcher
Booth #S957
K ITCHENWARE NEWS
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S E R V I N G K I T C H E N WA R E
H O U S E WA R E S A N D TA B L E T O P M A R K E T S
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Booth #S4219
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Tyler Florence, Lee Eiseman and Freakonomics Author
Steven D. Levitt Serve as Keynote Speakers at IH+HS
Rosemont, IL – Getting tired of all the
talk on the economy? Get a unique – and
often amusing - perspective on the current
recession from best-selling author and
economist Steven D. Levitt at the annual
Industry Breakfast sponsored by the
International Housewares Association. The
Breakfast begins at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March
23 in Room S100/Grand Ballroom, Level
1, South Building, during the International
Home + Housewares Show. Levitt will offer
a candid assessment of the current state of
the global economy.
Levitt, who co-wrote the
groundbreaking book
“Freakonomics” with
New
York
Times
columnist Stephen J.
Dubner, is the Alvin H.
Baum Professor of
Economics
at
the
University of Chicago,
where he is also director
of The Becker Center on
Chicago Price Theory.
In 2004, he was
awarded the John Bates
Clark Medal, which
recognizes the most
influential economist in
America under the age
of 40. More recently, he
was named one of Time
magazine's "100 People
Who
Shape
Our
World." Levitt received
his B.A. from Harvard
University in 1989, his
Ph.D. from M.I.T. in
1994 and has taught at
the
University
of
Chicago since 1997.
Anyone who has read the book knows to
expect the unexpected from Levitt, whose
unconventional approach to economics has
included the following probing questions:
What is more dangerous, a gun or a
swimming pool? What do schoolteachers
and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why
do drug dealers still live with their moms?
How much do parents really matter?
There really is method to the seeming
madness, as Levitt and Dubner use odd
questions, mounds of data and convincing
answers to show that economics is “at root,
the study of incentives – how people get
what they want , or need, especially when
other people want or need the same thing,”
according to the book’s Web site.
“Freakonomics
establishes
this
unconventional premise: If morality
represents how we would like the world
to work, then economics represents how
it actually does work. It is true that readers
of this book will be armed with enough
riddles and stories to last a thousand
cocktail parties. But Freakonomics can
provide more than that. It will
literally redefine the way we view the
modern world.”
In addition to Levitt’s talk, IHA Chairman
Jeff Siegel, president and CEO of Lifetime
Brands, will offer a state-of-theAssociation message. Tickets for the
Breakfast are $25 each or $250 for a table
of 10 with priority seating. They can be
ordered at www.housewares.org.
Celebrity Chefing is Hard Work
Tyler Florence and his message of simple
food seem to be everywhere these days –
and he works at it. Hear him talk about his
life “Beyond the Stovetop” and the business
of being a celebrity chef in his keynote
address at the 2009 Show. He is the star
of numerous Food Network shows: “How
to Boil Water,” a cooking show for novices;
“Food 911,” a hugely popular recipe rescue
show; and “Tyler Ultimate,” his newest
show. He also is a frequent contributor to
national television, radio and Internet
programs, and is the author of several
recipe books.
Through his tireless devotion to all things
food, Florence has developed a unique
perspective on how Americans like to eat
and cook. He is a champion of
uncomplicated recipes, bright flavors and
fresh food, which he believes is the type
of food that comes from a “real kitchen” –
a place dedicated to culinary honestly.
Florence graduated with honors from the
College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales
University in South Carolina, where he was
later awarded an honorary doctorate (2004)
and had a scholarship established in his name.
His presentation begins at 7:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 22 in Room S100/Grand
Ballroom, Level 1, South Building. No
ticket or reservation is needed.
Top Trends for 2010
Who knows the consumer marketplace
better than those at ground zero? Retailers
are where the rubber meets the road in
housewares. This year, hear a panel of
leading retailers talk about what they see
as the six most important trends in the
consumer marketplace and how those
trends will influence the industry over the
next few years.
Moderated by Tom Mirabile, vice
president for global trends and design for
Lifetime Brands, the panel will look at
the economic social and environmental
crosscurrents that will be driving consumer
behavior for the foreseeable future.
The panel discussion will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Monday, March 22 in Room S100/Grand
Ballroom, Level 1, South Building. No
ticket or reservation is needed.
Color & Design Trends
In many ways, at many levels, color and
design trends are synonymous with
Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman, executive director
of the Pantone Color Institute and director
of the Eiseman Center for Color
Information and Training.
Every year, Eiseman brings her savvy to the
Show, reflecting on current trends and the
underlying reasons behind them like no
one else. This year, Eiseman’s color and
trends seminar focuses on “Demystifying
Future Forecasts,” with a presentation on
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E-CLOTH’S CLEANING SYSTEM
Reduce your paper towel and
chemical usage by reusing a washable
E-cloth® to clean your kitchen counters,
windows, bathroom and more. The
original E-cloth System uses no
chemicals, instead relying on proven
microfiber technology and just water!
E-cloth is made from millions of tiny
fibers which naturally clean at a
deep microbial level. Especially
effective on glass, chrome and
stainless steel, E-cloth® can replace
a cabinet full of chemical cleaners.
water. Not only will your home or
office be completely clean, but you
can remove up to $180 a year from
your
yearly
budget
when
purchasing cleaning chemicals.
E-cloth can help remove that haze
from windows or mirrors and those
discolorations and smudges from
stainless steel and chrome, using just
TADgreen Inc.
[tel] 603-421-2571
[email] inquiry@tadgreen
www.ecloth.com
LARIEN’S NEW BAGEL BITER
Larien Products announced
that their Bagel Biter, The
Original Bagel Guillotine ®,
will be available in an
alternative contemporary
color scheme for 2009.
Larien’s unit for the home,
The Bagel Guillotine, has
been available only in
white since it was first
introduced in 1994. This
popular manual bagel
slicer design uses guillotine
action to slice fresh bagels
safely. The base section
self-centers the bagel while
the pointed stainless steel
blade cuts the bagel in half
as the user simply pushes
down. Clear view guards
safely isolate fingers from
the slicing action.
The freestanding base
section on Larien’s new
model is molded in a gloss
black color that con-trasts
smartly with the silver gray
handle
and
nonstick
coated stainless steel blade
assembly. The brass cutlery
rivets are nickel plated to
better coordinate with this
new look.
Larien Products
[tel] 800-462-9237
[fax] 413-585-0101
www.larien.com
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color trends and how quickly they are
moving. Are they in fast-forward mode,
moving more rapidly than ever before? Or
are they in need of de- and reconstruction?
How are they faring in the new economy?
Those questions and more will be
answered in a one-hour talk on how
divergent influences shape the typical
home and housewares customer.
Hear her speak at Noon, Monday, March
23 in Room S100/Grand Ballroom, Level
1, South Building. No ticket or reservation
is needed.
The next day, Eiseman will share the stage
with Alton DuLaney, director of visual
merchandising and creative services for Kate’s
Paperie, in a presentation on visual
merchandising, one of the most important – if
not THE most important – elements in retail.
The engaging way merchandise is
displayed and coordinated can deliver the
desired “aha” moment to the customer.
Often, it’s accomplished with color
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combinations, styling and integration of
merchandise that resonates with customers
and helps nail the sale.
Eiseman will open the session by showing
examples of merchandise from around
the world guaranteed to stop customers
in their tracks with original and
innovative concepts.
DuLaney will then take the podium to
show how visual merchandising bridges
the gap between selling product, educating
and inspiring the client and translating
in-store ideas into home décor elements
with simple yet expressive every-day
products like paper. His example will span
the mundane to the marvelous.
The presentation begins at Noon, Tuesday
March 24 in Room S100/Grand Ballroom,
Level 1, South Building. No ticket or
reservation is needed.
For more information about educational
programs and speakers at the 2009 Show,
please visit www.housewares.org.
PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL’S
TWIST ASSIST
The Twist Assist Jar Opener by
Progressive International features an
innovative suction cup design,
providing the needed leverage to
open tight lids with ease. The suction
cup features a polished silicone
surface that attaches securely to
jar lids by moving the comfort grip
handle into the locked position. An
incorporated tooth on the handle
removes plastic safety seals in one
easy motion. It also features a
stainless steel friction plate for
durability and the base wraps
around the handle for extra strength
and support when in use. The Twist
Assist Jar Opener stores flat in
drawers and is dishwasher safe.
Progressive
International Corp.
[tel] 253-850-6111, 800-426-7101
[fax] 253-852-2611
www.progressiveintl.com
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Guest Editorial: Harold Import Company (HIC)
Describes Role in Retailer-Supplier Relationship
The best partners in business know each
other well. As a supplier, our relationships
with our customers need to go further than
saying, “Here is our best item. You should
stock it.” There needs to be an actual
conversation involved.
The information contained in this article
cannot replace the face to face (phone,
fax, email…) communication and
cultivation of relationships that begin
when working with one another, but
in general, I hope this will help you
to understand the value of “HIC” enough
to give us a call…or fax…or email…or
smoke signal.
Harold Import Company stocks a product
line of over 3,000 products. Our low, $60
buy in, gives you, the Retailer: the
flexibility to choose only the right products
for your store the mobility to stay in stock
on items that are turning quickly and
the sensible ability to control both your
cash flow and inventory simultaneously
HIC (Healthy, Inventory, Control) has
always operated, logistically, in a way
that services the independent retailer
while stocking products and brand
names that appeal to many different
types of retailers of all sizes. Our mix of
product allows you to consolidate and
filter hundreds of vendors all through
one source, packed and shipped concisely,
quickly, to arrive on time. One shipping
point…one shipment…one packing
slip…one invoice and one big customer
service department to answer questions
and provide support who understand
clearly what Gandhi was talking
about when he said, “[A customer] is not
an interruption to our work. He is the
purpose of it.”
Product categories include:
White porcelain dinnerware, bake ware
and tableware, stainless steel flatware
and serve ware, teapots, tea infusers
and accessories, coffee accessories,
POP displays, garnishing tools, peelers,
kitchen gadgets, mortar & pestles, salt and
pepper grinders, strainers, tenderizers,
cutlery, wood spoons in beech wood
(olive wood and bamboo), Asian cookware
and accessories, cookbooks, seafood,
grilling tools, racks for roasting,
baking and cooling, thanksgiving,
thermometers, food scales, measuring
tools, spatulas, whisks, rolling pins,
baking accessories, French tin – steel bake
ware, spring forms, Spanish silicone bake
ware, children’s baking, canning
accessories, wine accessories, gifts,
openers, cleaning accessories, and a full
line of textiles including aprons,
mitts, potholders and kitchen towels.
Kitchen, Kitchen Friends, House of Prill.
We also stock these fine, brand names:
Aerolatte,
Illy
espresso,
MSC,
Fusionbrands, Alligator, Bron, Jaccard,
Talisman,
Atlas,
Dexas,
M.E.
Heuck, Taylor, Salter, Polder, Escali,
Rubbermaid, Tovolo, Vic
Firth,
Ateco, Regency Wraps, Patisse, Gobel,
Lekue’, Silpat, Hutzler, Ghidini,
Vacuvin, Built NY, Swing-a-way,
Evriholder, Springmill, Jokari, Plink,
Siege, Brushtech, Lola and more.
Call today to request our catalog. Once
you have had a chance to go through it,
give us a call to discuss how best we
can work together.
We are not asking you for your business,
only the opportunity to earn it.
Thank you for the opportunity.
HIC
For more information, contact:
HIC – Harold Import Company
747 Vassar Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
[tel] 800.526.2163
[fax] 732.364.3253
www.HaroldImport.com
IH+HS Booth #S1450
HIC brands we stock:
Helen’s Asian Kitchen, Grill Friends,
Mrs. Anderson’s Baking, Gourmet
Classics textiles, HIC Porcelaine,
Harold’s Coffee & Tea, HIC Stainless
Steel Flatware and Serve Ware, Harold’s
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New Capresso Plexiglass Display Features Grinders
Closter, NJ – To spur sales of its growing line
of premium coffee grinders, Capresso
presents a new countertop Plexiglas Grinder
Display that showcases its three-tiered
product offering of blade, burr and conical
burr grinders. Under the banner “The Right
Grind for Every Taste,” the display makes the
purchase decision easy by showcasing the
advantages of each grinder type.
The Capresso collection includes two new
Disk Type Burr Grinder SKUs, each with
17 grind settings from espresso fine to
coarse. Both feature insulated lids for lownoise grinding and a highly functional
vertical grinding design with an ample 14ounce capacity. This model comes in
Stainless Steel (actual retail $59.99) or Black
(actual retail $49.99).
“This is an opportunity to
merchandise grinders as an
ideal gift or add-on sale, as
well
as
educating
consumers at store level on
the different types of coffee
grinders. Capresso has the
largest assortment of
grinders, with the most
variety, the most price
points and the best quality.
We want to help retailers take advantage
of the consumer trend toward brewing
gourmet coffee at home,” said David Shull,
vice president of Sales and Marketing of
Jura-Capresso.
The attractive new Plexiglas Grinder Display
can house Capresso Cool Grind Blade
Grinders, Burr Grinders and Infinity Conical
Burr Grinders, with the black units ranging
from $19.99 to $89.99 actual retail, and the
stainless steel/polished chrome units ranging
from $24.99 to $139.99 actual retail.
Capresso offers six different grinder
SKUs to accompany its high-end
coffeemaker assortment.
The new Plexiglas Grinder Display is offered
to participating Jura-Capresso retailers. For
more information, contact Jura-Capresso at
201-767-3999 or email [email protected].
FULL CIRCLE SCOOP SPONGE
Full Circle is fresh on the housewares
scene and set to launch their full line of
sustainable cleaning tools at the
International Home + Housewares Show.
The Scoop is a sponge made from
cellulose. The arch design not only
helps with scooping crumbs off your
countertop, but allows the sponge to
air dry, keeping bacteria and soap
scum off your countertop. The Scoop
will naturally biodegrade.
Full Circle
[tel] 732-993-5572
www.fullcirclehome.com
AMCO HOUSEWORKS’
GUACAMOLE MASHER
Amco Houseworks introduces a quick and
easy way to prepare avocados for
guacamole. The new Guacamole Masher
is a three-in-one tool: first, use the nylon loop
to remove the pit from the halved avocado.
Then use the side of the base to scoop out
the tender fruit, and mash the fruit with the
base to create the perfect consistency for
authentic guacamole. The Masher is also great
for fruit, homemade baby food and beans.
The masher measures 2" L x 2.5" W x7.5" H.
Amco Houseworks
[tel] 877-310-9102
www.amcohouseworks.com
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REVOL’S
IMPULSE COLLECTION
Revol introduces a new tabletop
collection called Impulse.
This collection encompasses several
sizes of porcelain bowls, trays, pots
and plates, plus they have blended in
an extra dimension by adding several
glass pieces.
Combining functionality with design,
Impulse adds an extra ingredient
with its beneficial ergonomics. The
design allows for easy carrying as it
rests your finger and thumb in such
a way that it is both easy and stylish
to transport.
tapas and home entertaining
in style.
Suggested Retail Price: $9.95-$79.95
Revol
[tel] 404-944-0085
www.revol-usa.com
All of the products are oven-totable, perfect for buffets, finger food,
LINDEN SWEDEN’S
JONAS POTATO PEELER
The Jonas peeler is so much
more than “just” a potato
peeler. After 55 years the
Jonas stainless steel peeler
is a perfect example of what
happens when function and
quality merge. The original
Jonas ® potato peeler with
precision ground swivel
head blade is guaranteed
not to rust for 10 years. In the
Linden Sweden line, they
have several examples of
items that are simple yet
functional and are as right
for today’s consumer as they
were at their introduction.
Linden Sweden, Inc.
[tel] 952-465-0052
[fax] 952-465-0054
[email protected]
www.lindensweden.com
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ADVERTISER INDEX
COMPANY
IH+HS BOOTH* Page
41 Madison NYMM
–
4
Argee
S1957
Cameron's Professional Cookware
COMPANY
IH+HS BOOTH* Page
Enrico Products
S1784
6
36
Ergo Chef
S2287
S4116
28
Escali
Component Design Northwest
S1435
32
Danesco International
S2469
–
Dydacomp
COMPANY
IH+HS BOOTH* Page
Highwave
S1566
39
32
IMUSA
S4219
25
S2160
35
International Housewares Association
–
11
Fissler USA
S3012
35
Jascor
48
FusionBrands
S1450
10, 43
31
Harold Import Company
S1450
5
S1262
18, 44
Kitchen Resource
L13131
12
Koller Craft
N6937
29
Kyocera Advanced Ceramics
S1745
39
Lancaster Colony
S3225
28
Larien Products
S1557
31
Linden Sweden
S2172
37, 43
Lodge
S3218
7
LSArts
S455
33
Messermeister
S1826
13
Microthin
S3475
2
Mistral Imports
S4067
3
Mosa North America
S1368
30
MUkitchen
S557
6
New Metro Design
S1364
30
Out of the Woods of Oregon
S1569
37
Parrish's Cake Dec.
–
26, 46
Picnic Time
S1706
3
Prodyne
S957
8, 44
PSP USA
S3243
24
R.S.V.P. International
S1963
34
Robinson Home Products
S433 15, 19, 21 47
Roscan
S2077
16, 43
Santé Cookware
S4015
27
SCI Scandicrafts
S2135
34
Signature Housewares
S1871
20
Smith’s The Edge Experts
S765
38
Starfrit
S1473
23
Swissmar
S3239
28
TADgreen
S424
33
Talisman Designs
S3862
37, 40
Taylor Precision Products
L12315
Tervis Tumbler Company
–
32, 40
Toastess International
L13113
17, 45
TODCO – The Hannon Group
L11016
37
Tribest
L12250
9, 10, 41
Vic Firth
36
S1674
14, 42
Victorinox – Swiss Army Brands Inc. S2033
22
Vita-Mix
L12225
42
S2269
24
Zak Designs
*Booth number subject to change. Visit www.housewares.org
for updated listings.
2009 TRADE SHOW CALENDAR
MARCH 2009
1-3 Virginia Beach Gift Show,
Virginia Beach Convention Center,
Virginia Beach, CA, 678-285-3976,
www.urban-expo.com
1-3 Vancouver Gift Show,
BC Place Stadium,
Vancouver, British Columbia, 800-633-8332,
www.vancouvergiftshow.com
KITCHENART’S BOTTOMSUP
BottomsUp from KitchenArt is a
new storage compartment that
adjusts in size to accommodate
upside down, large ketchup bottles,
skinny shampoo bottles, wide mustard,
and mayonnaise or relish bottles.
Now you can store and pour without
shaking a bottle to get the food to
flow to the top. With BottomsUp,
the cap is already full and the bottle
is ready to be gently squeezed. It’s
an easy, economical way to get to
the last drop.
BottomsUp fits on the shelf of most
refrigerator doors, making it the ideal
place to store condiments. BottomsUp
can be taken to the counter, table or
even to the picnic. BottomsUp is
dishwasher safe.
KitchenArt
[tel] 800-239-8090
www.kitchenart.com
8-11 Montreal Gift Show,
Place Bonaventure,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 888-823-7469,
www.montrealgiftshow.com
12-15 Dallas Total Home
& Gift Market
Dallas Market Center,
Dallas, TX, 800-DAL-MKTS,
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
14-16 Atlanta Spring Gift,
Accessories & Holiday Market,
AmericasMart Atlanta,
Atlanta, GA, 800-ATL-MART,
www.americasmart.com
22-24 International Home +
Housewares Show,
McCormick Place,
Chicago, IL, 847-692-0109,
www.housewares.org
15-17 Spring L.A. Mart Market,
LA Mart,
Los Angeles, CA, 800-LAMART4,
www.lamart.com
28-31 Boston Gift Show,
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center,
Boston, MA, 800-272-SHOW,
www.bostongiftshow.com

kitchenware news - Oser Communications Group

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