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K ITCHENWARE NEWS
H o u s e w, a r e s R e v i e w
S E R V I N G K I T C H E N WA R E
VOLUME 15, NUMBER 11
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
NOVEMBER 2009
Consumer Education Fuels
Pressure Cooker Sales
by Ellen Ranta, Associate Editor
Interest in pressure-cooking is increasing in
this down economy as consumers look to make
more out of less and save some time and energy
in the process, manufacturers say.
“With the current state of the economy, people
are looking to make more out of less whether
it be taking an inexpensive cut of meat and
transforming it into a tender delicious dinner,
or perhaps those who are interested in making
healthful meals filled with whole grains and
beans in a fraction of the time with little to no
pre-soaking involved,” said Jennifer Park,
marketing communications manager for Fagor
America Inc., manufacturer of pressure cookers
and other small electrics.
In September, Fagor forged a relationship with
retailer Crate and Barrel for a roll-out of the
Fagor Duo Pressure Cooker on Crate and
Barrel’s Web site and nationwide retail stores,
marking a new level of accessibility for an
appliance that has earned a slightly negative
reputation in the past.
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Young Chefs Head to
the Family Kitchen
by Karen Martin, Managing Editor
Retailers looking for new markets may need to
think small…and young. Whether it’s Paula Deen
promoting her new cookbook, Paula Deen's
Cookbook for the Lunch-Box Set, or manufacturers
developing tools specifically for small hands,
vendors are creating kitchen products for the
newest chefs in the kitchen—kids.
Broadway Panhandler, a New York City-based
kitchenware retailer, recognized the opportunity
of catering to kids in the kitchen years ago.
“Basically, we’ve had a kids’ department for
around five to seven years,” said Heather Lamster,
director of marketing for Broadway Panhandler.
“Originally it was more play kind of stuff, but
now manufacturers are really paying attention to
developing tools for kids,” she added.
When the kids’ section was first formed, the
store offered products that centered around
making lunch fun. They offered items such as
melamine dishes, lunch boxes and thermoses.
Now that the manufacturers are catching on to
the kids market, the store carries tools that are
specifically designed for small hands.
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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review • NOVEMBER 2009
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King Arthur Flour Receives A+
in ‘The Better World Shopping Guide’
Norwich, Vt. – King Arthur Flour is the
only Baking Goods & Baking Supplies
company ranked with an A+ in The Better
World Shopping Guide. King Arthur
Flour is noted in the guide as a
“Corporate Hero” for being employeeowned, and receiving honors such as a
Business Ethics award and Better Business
Bureau Torch Award. The guide, written
by Ellis Jones and published by New
Society Publishers, considers companies’
records on human rights, the environment,
animal protection, community involvement
and social justice in creating the
rankings. The rankings are based on more
than 20 years worth of research provided
by 35 nonprofit resources, including the
Better Business Bureau, Business Ethics,
the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Greenpeace and more. Companies
in 75 categories are ranked in the guide,
ranging from airlines to condiments to
gasoline and wine. Fewer than 45
companies in the guide received A+
rankings. Other A+ companies include
Seventh Generation, Patagonia, Equal
Exchange, Aveda and Preserve. More
information about The Better World
Shopping Guide
is
available
at
betterworldshopper.org.
HIC and Mrs. Anderson Expand Baking Line
Lakewood, N.J. – Harold Import
Company (HIC) and Mrs. Anderson
expand their successful baking relationship
with the addition of a line of sprinkles,
sugars and nonpareils designed for any
occasion. The colorful collection is a
natural extension to the Mrs. Anderson’s
line, which has proven its success as a
source of essential tools for the baker,
including the Mrs. Anderson’s Pie Shield.
will be expanded in the marketplace, giving
consumers more opportunities to purchase
the brand. The new baking items will be
distributed by KNK.
“We’re very excited to have expanded the
reach of the Mrs. Anderson’s brand, which
is known for its high quality and sharp
price points,” explained Robert Laub,
president of Harold Import Company.
“The introduction of this new line of
colorful and versatile line of decorating
sugars, sprinkles
and
nonpareils
continues to reinforce the well-known
brand, while providing consumers with
a broader range of products under the
Mrs. Anderson’s name.”
On August 1, 2009, HIC granted KNK,
Inc. of Mayopack, N.Y., the producer of
the sprinkles, sugars and nonpareils, the use
of the Mrs. Anderson’s brand. Through
this partnership, the availability of the
Mrs. Anderson’s brand of baking products
One of the leading brands in the specialty
marketplace, Mrs. Anderson’s Pie Shield
has sold over 20 million pieces over the last
ten years, and is branded under the HIC
Brands That Cook line.
The new addition to the HIC line of
products further builds the Mrs. Anderson’s
baking brand, which helps home bakers
achieve professional-quality results.
Whether it is from scratch or from a mix,
the HIC baking and canning category
includes hundreds of tools that are integral
to creating and preserving the best foods.
For more information, contact HIC at 800526-2163 or visit www.haroldskitchen.com.
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THE HANNON GROUP
Todco Advanced Ceramics Knife
[tel] 888-282-0797
www.hannongroup.com
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LAMSON
LamsonSharp Silver Forged Cutlery
[tel] 800-872-6564
www.lamsonsharp.com
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VICTORINOX
7” Granton Edge Stamped Santoku
[tel] 800-243-4045
www.swissarmy.com
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ERGO CHEF
Guy Fieri Knuckle Sandwich Knife
[tel] 877-796-0884
www.ergochef.com
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MESSERMEISTER
Stealth Chef’s Knife
[tel] 800-426-5134
www.messermeister.com
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KYOCERA
Classic Series 6-Inch Chef’s Knife
[tel] 714-428-3710
www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com
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SOLICUT
Resolute Utility Knife
[tel] 877-469-0204
www.solicut.com
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CONTENTS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
NEWS ON 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CUTLERY & CUTTING BOARDS 12
ADVERTISER INDEX . . . . . . . . 22
TO MARKET . . . . . . . . . 21 & 23
CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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HIC—Harold
Import
Company
announced that Anne Galvanek has joined
the HIC team as their new product
development coordinator. Galvanek
previously worked in the merchandising
department at Macy’s (NYC) and more
recently with specialty store chain Le
Gourmet Chef (Shrewsbury, N.J.).
Galvanek will work with HIC’s existing
vendor base to bring new products to the
specialty marketplace as well as help further
develop HIC’s own group of proprietary
brands. For more information, contact:
HIC—Harold Import Company Inc., at
800-526-2163, www.haroldimport.com.
Sarah Goodwin joined The Companion
Group as communications manager for the
organization. Goodwin will direct all aspects
of the company’s strategic communications
plan, including a social media marketing
program. In addition to her B.A. in French
Literature from Indiana University,
Goodwin earned an Associate’s Degree in
Applied Science from the Cooking and
Hospitality Institute of Chicago, a Cordon
Bleu of North America school. Goodwin
spent several years working in the food
marketing industry before taking time to
raise her family. Goodwin resides in
Oakland, Calif. with her husband and
two
young sons. Headquartered in the
Bay Area since 1984, The Companion
Group develops and markets an array of
brands in the outdoor living category,
including Charcoal Companion®, Steven
Raichlen Best of Barbecue™ and Patio
Companion®. For more information, visit
www.companion-group.com.
Chef Jennifer Epker Dawes has joined
Hearthware Home Products in the newly
created position of executive chef. She
reports to Gene H. Kim, vice president,
and Jay S. Moon, president. Dawes’
responsibilities will include testing and
developing recipes for the NuWave Pro
Infrared Oven, the company’s popular
countertop oven that combines far infrared,
conduction and convection heat to
accelerate the cooking process. She will
also appear in online instructional video
segments that demonstrate recipes using
the oven. Dawes, a graduate of The
Culinary Institute of America, has worked
in the culinary industry for 22 years.
She has spent the majority of her career as
the head chef at the Plimsol Club at the
World Trade Center in New Orleans, and
as the executive chef at the Pound Sterling
Club in the French Quarter. Prior to
joining Hearthware, Dawes was a caterer
and taught local cooking classes in
Chicago. She has been featured in
Indianapolis Monthly as a rising culinary
star, and has appeared on a PBS cooking
segment. She has cooked for Paul
Newman, Tom Cruise, Mimi Rogers,
Alex Haley, Sam Donaldson, Larry King
and Diane Sawyer. For more information,
visit www.hearthware.com.
Verilux®, a leader in healthy lighting
products announced the appointment of
Jim Carr to vice president of sales. In this
newly formed position, Carr will oversee
the company’s growing organization of
sales representatives and report to the
company’s president, Nicholas Harmon.
“We’re excited to welcome Jim on board
our growing team of seasoned and talented
sales and marketing staff,” said Harmon.
“Jim’s sales expertise and strong
relationships with national chain and mass
merchant retailers will be instrumental in
helping us continue to grow our business.”
Prior to joining Verilux, Carr was the
national accounts manager at Philips,
where he achieved extensive new
distribution for multiple product
categories. In addition to his five-year
tenure at Philips, Carr’s 16-year sales
background includes positions with
Lexmark and Power Sentry. “We’re
confident that Jim’s sales leadership will
not only rapidly increase our brand’s
channels of distribution, but also focus
retailers’ and consumers’ attention to this
burgeoning category of lifestyle products
offering enhanced health and wellness
through the power of light,” said Harmon.
For further information about Verilux,
please visit www.verilux.com or call tollfree 800-454-4408.
IKEA has earned its first ever Good
Housekeeping Seal on select kitchen
products, including the Framtid range,
Nutid refrigerator and Renlig dishwasher.
The Seal is earned by select products that
have undergone evaluations by the
scientists and engineers at the Good
Housekeeping
Research
Institute
(GHRI). IKEA will also join the GHRI
on Tour (www.ghriontour.com)—an
interactive, traveling exhibit of the
Research Institute that began on Sept. 26,
2009 in Tampa, Fla., to celebrate the
100th birthday of the Seal. GHRI on Tour
presented by IKEA will stop in 11 cities
across the United States and provide
visitors hands-on access to a fully
constructed IKEA kitchen to view
products that received the prestigious Seal.
“Now more than ever, the Good
Housekeeping Seal delivers an invaluable
service to consumers,” said Miriam Arond,
director of the Good Housekeeping
Research Institute. “The three IKEA
products earned the seal because they
perform as promised—and now the IKEA
products, as with all seal products, carry a
limited two year warranty from Good
Housekeeping: if the product is defective
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within two years of purchase, we replace
the item or refund the consumer.”
San Francisco-based Formation Brands
LLC announced the acquisition of Clay
Art, a 30-year-old producer of distinctive,
hand-painted ceramic tabletop and novelty
gift products. Formation, a longtime private
label supplier to major merchants, has
carved its own singular niche over the past
several years with the Slant Collections, a
contemporary glassware and tabletop line
and the Stir product family of interactive
mugs and accessories. “We’re extremely
pleased to welcome Clay Art into the fold.
It’s just a tremendous brand with a wellestablished history of bringing unique and
creative product to market,” said Mark
Shepherd, CEO, Formation Brands. “It
was really a perfect fit. There’s a huge
amount of synergy between the companies
and our mutual desire to really push the
envelope in terms of innovative technique
and design.” Expect a fresher, funkier Clay
Art this fall, said Leslie Miller, executive
vice president of sales. “Our objective with
Clay Art, as with all our products, is to
really capture our customers’ imaginations,”
said Miller. “You’re going to see that
philosophy and aesthetic represented
through brighter, more colorful, more
engaging
tabletop
and
accessory
items.” Key individuals from Clay Art,
including Karen Funkhouser, vice president
of sales, will transition to the Formation
team. Customers will be able to order
and re-order products from Clay Art, Slant
and Stir directly from the brands’ new
wholesale Web sites, accessible through
the main sites. Contact www.clayart.net or
800-252-9555 for more information.
Artland, Inc. execuive vice president
William Flaherty announced that Chet
Mattia will be joining the Artland
management team in the newly created
position of vice president of sales and
marketing. Flaherty said Mattia is an
industry veteran with over 20 years of
tabletop experience, possessing an impressive
resume that includes retail experience as a
senior crystal buyer and merchandise
manager for Federated, followed by a regional
sales manager position at Mikasa. After
Mikasa, Mattia added to his reputation in the
industry with positions ar Block China &
Crystal, where he served as senior vice
president of marketing and product
development. Following his successful stint
at Block, Mattia worked on the
manufacturing side with St. George Crystal
as vice president of marketing and product
development. Most recently, he worked with
the SJM Home Group with responsibility for
marketing, product development and brand
positioning. Mattia commented on his new
role at Artland by saying, "I am very excited
about the opportunity to become part of the
Artland team. Even with consideration of the
current economic malaise the industry has
been enduring, Artland has been steady and
strong, and I believe is uniquely positioned
for growth in both sales volume and market
penetration. My role will be to help maintain
the current successful path as well as exploit
several new initiatives."
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KITCHENWARE NEWS
New product innovation helps retailers create excitement in
stores and make a stronger story to entice consumers into
opening their wallets.
Housewares Review
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Karen Taylor
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Kate Seymour
ADVERTISING SALES
One relatively brand new company I spoke with recently launched a design-driven
product line featuring housewares and home accessories that have cutting edge
designs. Their positioning statement is to create functional, well made products
with humor, using green materials and fresh designs. Now this is a concept that
retailers can sink their teeth into and is a great story for consumers, who need a
compelling reason to spend right now.
The National Retail Federation has predicted that holiday sales are expected to
decline only one percent this year. The good news is that this drop is not as drastic
as last year’s 3.4 percent drop in holiday sales. While consumers are still uncertain
about the overall economy, and as the job market continues to contract, it’s
expected that they will shop on a budget and gift more practical items. That’s
good news for the kitchenware and tabletop industry. So as manufacturers provide
more product innovation to retailers in our industry, consumers will have great
pricing and design options during this challenging holiday season.
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MID-ATLANTIC REGION
As we go to press for this issue, the International Housewares
Association is holding a press preview called Affordable
Innovation, featuring over 20 companies launching new and
exciting products that are design-driven and affordable. The
products appeal to consumers with high-end taste and
K a r e n Ta y l o r curtailed budgets. Companies that fearlessly step out during
an economic downturn with new products, marketing and
advertising win on many levels. They can gain greater market share as other
manufacturers pull-back in these areas, build greater brand awareness and equity
with consumers and retailers and do it all for less money. These companies are
also in a stronger position as the economy rebounds by stepping out while other
companies retreat.
Karen Taylor, Publisher
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PRESIDENT
I doubt anyone is surprised by the Retail Forward forecast for the 2009
holiday season (released Sept. 22). The forecast predicts a goose egg
for holiday sales growth between 2008 and 2009. That’s right – 0.0
percent. Two weeks later, the National Retail Federation released a
forecast that sales will decline one percent for the holiday season.
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Karen Martin
If you’re an optimist, we can certainly say that this forecast is a
vast improvement over last year, where sales declined 4.5 percent
during the fourth quarter. If you’re a pessimist, you look at the
actual numbers and say “we are still 4.5 percent lower than 2007.”
Retail Forward went with the headline “Holiday 2009—Second Worst in 42 Years.”
The senior economist for Retail Forward Frank Badillo tried to soften the blow
by saying that growing consumer confidence was growing and sales will start to
strengthen “quarter by quarter” in 2010.
Unfortunately he then told us that specific retail channels such as homegoods will
continue to decline.
Forecasts are always useful tools, but they never tell the individual stories. Put the
forecast in the context of your own business. What are you going to do differently?
How are you going to beat the odds? What’s different about your store that a general
forecast can’t possibly know?
Let’s try to prove the forecast wrong. Believe me, Retail Forward would love to be
wrong about their forecast—as long as we prove them wrong by posting better, not
worse sales numbers.
Karen Martin, Editor
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Regal Ware Production Segment
Aired on Discovery Channel
Kewaskum, Wis. – Production of Regal
Ware’s Kitchen Fair® brand cookware was
featured Friday, Oct. 2 on the Discovery
Channel’s new show, “Factory Made.”
In June of this year the Discovery Channel
crew spent a full day filming the start-tofinish production of Kitchen Fair cast
aluminum cookware at Regal Ware’s
Kewaskum, Wis. facility. Independent
distributors sell the Kitchen Fair line direct
to the consumer via in-home sales.
One of the segments of filming focused on
the foundry where aluminum bars are
melted in preparation for the casting
process. Jeff Reigle, president and CEO of
Regal Ware said, “We take a great deal of
pride in making these products in the
USA, and are pleased that more people
will know about Regal Ware and our
quality Kitchen Fair line as a result of this
Discovery Channel program.”
The Discovery Channel crew
spent a second day in June
taping the steps involved
to manufacture American
Kitchen™ stainless steel
cookware, a new retail line
introduced by Regal Ware.
The
American
Kitchen
cookware line is manufactured in the
company’s West Bend, Wis. manufacturing
plant. That segment will be scheduled
to air on the Discovery Channel later
this season.
About Regal Ware Worldwide
Headquartered in Kewaskum, Wis., Regal
Ware Worldwide is a leading manufacturer
of high quality stainless steel cookware in
the United States. Regal Ware’s product
offerings include stainless steel cookware
and cast aluminum cookware available
through both the direct selling and retail
sales channels and drinking water treatment
systems for the home. Regal Ware products
are made in the USA at manufacturing
facilities located in West Bend and
Kewaskum, Wis. For more information on
Regal Ware, visit www.regalware.com.
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Circulon Unveils New 25th
Anniversary Ad Campaign
Vallejo, Calif. – In celebrating the brand’s
25th anniversary, which officially begins this
January, Circulon® announces the roll-out
of a new national print advertising campaign
that celebrates the cookware’s historic
“firsts.” The new campaign, which will
begin appearing in several popular lifestyle
magazines in December, follows closely at
the heels of the October retail launch of
Circulon Contempo™, a new hard-anodized
nonstick collection with modern styling and
solution-based features. (See p. 11 for more
information on Circulon Contempo™)
“We’re excited to reach this important
milestone for Circulon, our first cookware
brand, and one that remains a gold standard
in hard-anodized nonstick cookware,” says
Suzanne Murphy, Vice President of
Marketing at Meyer Corporation, U.S.
“Our ad campaign serves as a refresher on
why Circulon has been so successful and
long-standing. Additionally, the launch of
the ad campaign will help spark consumer
demand for our newest and accessibly priced
Circulon Contempo cookware collection.”
Designed as a high-impact four-page insert,
Circulon’s new “first” ad campaign
immediately sets the tone by re-stating the
definition of the word “first” – that which
precedes all others in time, order or
importance. Subsequent pages recount the
history of Circulon “firsts,” culminating with
a “call to action” in the last page. Featuring
the induction-friendly Infinite Circulon
3-Quart Saute Pan on top of the Infinite
Circulon Portable Induction Burner, the
final page invites readers to participate in the
brand’s anniversary celebration by visiting
Circulon’s Web site for a special promotional
offer, along with further information, such
as delicious recipes, healthy hints, gift ideas
and cooking tips.
Spanning 12 months—from December
2009 through December 2010—the multimillion dollar ad campaign targets key
epicurean, bridal, home design and
women’s lifestyle magazines, including:
Bon Appetit, Cooking Light, Brides, Modern
Bride, Architectural Digest, Self and Good
Housekeeping. The campaign, which will
spotlight all Circulon cookware collections,
including Contempo, Espree, Elite and
Infinite, will generate more than 45 million
consumer impressions.
About Circulon
One of the world’s leading brands of hardanodized nonstick cookware, Circulon was
introduced in 1985 as the first hard-anodized
nonstick cookware. The growing line
includes the following collections: Infinite
Circulon and Circulon Elite. Widely
available at major department and specialty
stores nationwide, Circulon is offered by
Vallejo, California-based Meyer Corporation
U.S. In addition to Circulon, brands sold by
Meyer Corporation U.S. include Anolon®,
Farberware®, KitchenAid®, Rachael Ray,®
Paula Deen® and SilverStone®.
CAROLYN’S KITCHEN
HOLIDAY APRONS
Carolyn’s Kitchen carries aprons, dish
gloves and matching garters, available
in a variety of styles and colors inspired
by fashion from the 1940s and ’50s. The
vintage-inspired holiday aprons make
great gifts. The apron is carefully
constructed with 100 percent cotton
fabric and made in Los Angeles.
Suggested Retail Price: $39.95 each
Carolyn’s Kitchen
[tel] 310-387-8964
[email protected]
www.carolynskitchenonline.com
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Specialty Stores Host Festa Vietri
North Carolina – Over 200 top specialty
stores across the U.S. are having a Festa Vietri
event on Saturday, Nov. 7 to celebrate the
wholesaler of handcrafted Italian products.
Vietri has provided national ads, email blasts
and postcards mailed to stores’ customers,
plus extensive Web, blog, YouTube and
Twitter marketing. Festa Vietri stores are
featured on Vietri’s Web site. Plus, the
company provided posters, Italian recipes,
gifts-with-purchase and a special Italian gift,
signed by Vietri founders, for a winner at each
store on Nov. 7.
“Our Vietri collectors will see new holiday
and gift collections and celebrate with
other fans all over the country,” said
Lauren Teal of My Favorite Things in
Tallahassee, Fla. “Vietri events are always
a success for us,” she added.
“I’ve loved the online and social marketing of
Festa Vietri,” said Carey Pearlman of
Salutations Home in Pasadena, Calif. “We
expect new customers as well as regulars, so
I’m planning an Italian feast of displays and
foods,” added Pearlman, a Vietri traveler to
Italy in 2008 on the Sea Cloud.
Vietri founders, Susan and Frances Gravely,
shared four favorite Italian recipes which are
printed on Festa Vietri cards for all shoppers
in stores across the country on Nov. 7. “We
personally invited our customers and
consumers, signed every special give-away
for each Festa Vietri store and are going to
be at top stores in North Carolina and
Colorado on the big day,” said Frances
Gravely. “It’s an Italian party for Vietri friends
and family in wonderful stores! We’re thrilled
with the participation this first year.”
Festa Vietri is the fourth prong of the
company’s program to help stores increase
sales in this challenging economic year with
risk-free inventory, extended terms and
company-supported events. The “Vietri
Stimulus Package” gave retailers extended
dating and the opportunity to return half
their purchases within a set time period.
The Bellezza Bonus program allowed stores
to purchase Bellezza, Vietri’s top-selling
bridal collection, with guaranteed success or
stores could return the product with zero
fees. Vietri’s Event Program has supported
store events throughout 2009, with company
founders, executives and Italian artisans,
visiting hundreds of stores.
“As America’s largest importer of handcrafted
Italian tabletop, home and garden products
to beautiful stores, we’ve got a lot to celebrate
at Festa Vietri,” said founder Gravely.
TASSIMO HOT BEVERAGE SYSTEMS
Backed by the Good Housekeeping
Seal of Approval, the Tassimo Hot
Beverage
Systems
by
Bosch
guarantee first-cup freshness every
time, no matter what was brewed in
the units previously. The Tassimo
systems offer a choice of coffee, real
milk cappuccino and latte, espresso,
crema, tea and hot chocolate.
Tassimo uses T DISC technology to
deliver a perfect first-cup experience
in less than 60 seconds. Twelve
distinctive
beverage
brands,
including Gevalia, Maxwell House,
Suchard, Mastro Lorenzo, Twining’s®,
Kenco, Jacob’s, TAZO®, Nabob, Carte
Noire Seattle’s Best Coffee® and four
distinctive Starbucks® premium brand
coffee varieties are now available
for use with Tassimo.
Through
patented
technology
developed and designed by Kraft
Foods, the Tassimo brewer scans the
special bar code printed on each T
DISC and signals to the machine the
optimal amount of water and
temperature required to make the
perfect cup every time. Bosch’s
efficient flow-through water heater
ensures virtually no pre-heat time and
just a brief pause between uses.
Suggested Retail Price: $129.99-$199.99
Tassimo by Bosch
[tel] 877-TDISKS1
www.tassimodirect.com
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CleanWave Sanitizing Wands Reported to Kill H1N1 and
MRSA Viruses on Surfaces, According to Independent Lab
Waitsfield, Vt. – Independent testing at
ATS Labs, a nationally recognized
antimicrobial testing laboratory, confirms
Verilux CleanWave Sanitizing Wands
effectively eliminate H1N1 and MRSA
viruses on surfaces. During testing, MRSA
and H1N1 culture organisms were exposed
to the CleanWave sanitizing light for one
second at a distance of 22mm (0.86 inches)
and showed a 99.99 percent reduction in
MRSA and a 98.7 percent reduction of
H1N1 virus. The H1N1 culture organism
showed an additional reduction of 99.98
percent after a five second exposure.
Verilux has been in development of the
CleanWave sanitizing system since 2006.
CleanWave Sanitizing Wands use
chemical-free UV-C light to eliminate up
to 99.99 percent of viruses, bacteria and
dust mite and flea eggs on otherwise
difficult-to-sanitize surfaces.
“UV-C light technology is a proven and
powerful means of eliminating biological
contaminants,” said Nicholas Harmon,
president of Verilux Inc. “We’ve taken a
highly efficient technology that’s been used
for over 30 years in hospitals, food
processing facilities and water treatment
plants and adapted it for easy and safe use
by consumers.”
Chemical-free, odorless UV-C light
penetrates the membranes of biological
pollutants and disrupts their reproductive
capabilities. Used properly, the Verilux
CleanWave Sanitizing Wands eliminates
bacteria, viruses, dust mite and flea eggs
and other organisms on surfaces, without
the use of cleansers and disinfectants.
“Our sanitizing wands eradicate harmful
organisms without relying on potentially
irritating cleansers and disinfectants, which
is a boon to anyone who suffers from
chemical sensitivities, allergies and asthma,”
said Harmon. “They also make it possible to
sanitize hard to clean and delicate items that
could be damaged with sprays and traditional
chemical cleaners, such as electronics and
computer equipment, mattresses, upholstered
furniture, light switches, phones, soft toys,
pacifiers and more.”
Verilux Series of
CleanWave Sanitizing Wands
Four different CleanWave Sanitizing Wands
are available for use at home, in the office and
on the road. The CleanWave UV-C
Sanitizing Wand (model VH01) is the most
powerful version, ideal for tackling drapes,
upholstery, mattresses and bedding. The wand
sanitizes a single size mattress in as little as
six minutes, and telephones and cell phones
in a few seconds. Slim and lightweight, the
rechargeable, cordless wand measures 20.75
inches high by 2.5 inches wide and weighs
just 1.5 pounds. Comfortable to use, one end
of the wand is tapered and features a grooved
design to ensure a secure and comfortable
grip. Key features include a long-life UV-C
bulb (replacement bulbs are available for
purchase), an easy to read LCD panel time
indicator, and a built-in safety switch that
automatically shuts off the UV-C light if the
device is turned upward to protect eyes from
exposure. The suggested retail price is $89.95.
The CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Light
Wand (model VH11) sports a cylindrical
shape that’s easy to grasp and hold. This
rechargeable, cord-free wand comes with
a portable charging stand, a built-in timer
and a built-in safety switch. Lightweight
and easy to operate, it is 22 inches high by
1.125 inches wide and weighs 1.2 pounds.
The CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing Light
Wand is priced at $99.95 suggested retail.
The third wand in the series is the batterypowered CleanWave UV-C Sanitizing
Travel Wand (model VH03). This wand is
intended for areas such as pull-out trays
and headrests on planes and trains, hotel
and motel blankets, telephones, doorknobs,
remote controls and drawers. Designed
with a built-in safety switch, the compact
wand, which easily fits inside carry-on
luggage, measures 10.39 inches high by
1.5 inches wide and weighs less than half
a pound (.3 lbs). The CleanWave UV-C
Sanitizing Travel Wand has a suggested
retail price of $59.95.
As its name implies, the CleanWave UV-C
Sanitizing Pocket Wand (model VH12) –
can be slipped inside a pocket, purse or
briefcase. This feather-light wand—weighing
only 0.19 pounds—folds in half for easy
transport and space-saving storage. Folded,
the wand’s measurements are 4.5 inches high
by 1.625 inches wide. Unfolded, the 8-inch
wand can be used to discreetly eliminate
surface bacteria and viruses on shopping cart
handles, computer mouse and keyboards,
baby changing stations and public restroom
facilities. The cordless, rechargeable wand has
a built-in safety switch and also features a
convenient built-in flashlight. The suggested
retail price is $69.95.
For further information about the Verilux
CleanWave Sanitizing Wands, please
visit www.verilux.com or call toll-free at
800-454-4408.
About Verilux
Founded in 1956, Verilux Inc., the “Healthy
Lighting Company,” designs and manufactures
environmentally friendly lifestyle products
utilizing Natural Spectrum® lighting
technology. Best-selling products include the
expanding Verilux HappyLight® series for
light therapy and the Verilux CleanWave UVC Sanitizing Wands and Toothbrush Sanitizer
for chemical-free sanitizing from harmful
bacteria and viruses. The name Verilux is Latin
and means “true light.”
including Lotus-Nenuphar, Lime Zest &
Cypress and Winter Berries. Each refill
lasts approximately six to eight weeks.
FRUITS & PASSION’S
ELECTRIC DIFFUSER
Fruits & Passion introduces an easy-touse, refillable electric plug-in Fine
Fragrance Diffuser. The Fine Fragrance
Diffuser plugs into an ordinary electrical
outlet and gently warms the desired
fragrance, gradually releasing its
aroma without overpowering. Diffusers
are available in three fragrances
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The fragrances contain no DE/DEH
phthalate,
no
alcohol,
no
formaldehyde and no benzene in the
formula. The product design uses
recyclable glass and recyclable
moulded plastic. The outer packaging
is printed on FSC certified cardboard
with plant-based inks. Fruits & Passion
does not test on animals.
Suggested Retail Price: $18, Refills-$10
Fruits & Passion
[tel] 800-276-9952
[email] [email protected]
www.fruits-passion.com
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New Members and Officers Elected to IHA Board
Rosemont, Ill. –– Four new directors have
been elected to the board of directors of the
International Housewares Association
(IHA), the full-service trade association for
the housewares industry. In addition, the
Association has elected its first
international chairman—Robert L.
Trudeau of Canada.
The new directors are Evan M. Dash,
CEO, Dash Holdings Group LLC;
Kenneth D. Lefever, president, Wilton
Armetale; Michael L. Magerman,
president/CEO, Quickie Mfg. Corp.
and Joseph T. Mallof, president/CEO,
World Kitchen LLC. They were elected to
three-year terms that began on Oct. 1 and
expire Sept. 30, 2012.
Newly-elected board officers are:
Chairman—Robert L. Trudeau, chairman,
Trudeau
Corporation;
Vice
Chairman/Chairman
Elect—Bruce
Kaminstein, CEO, Casabella Holdings
LLC.; and Treasurer—Barry D. Harper,
president/CEO, Harper Brush Works Inc.
All officers serve one-year terms from Oct.
1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2010.
Retiring from the board is Peter B. Cameron,
CEO of Lenox Inc. Re-elected to a second
three-year term were Marty Armstrong,
senior vice president, sales & marketing,
Master Brands HK Ltd.; Richard L.
Boynton, Jr., president/CEO, Jura Capresso
Inc.; Marc J. Navarre, president/CEO,
Groupe SEB North America, and William
(Bill) Reibl, president/CEO, Progressive
International Corp.
Dash has nearly a decade of experience in
the housewares industry, as both a retailer
and a supplier. He was senior vice president
& GMM of the Macy’s Home Store from
2003-05; senior vice president & general
merchandise manager for hardlines at
Linens ‘n Things from 2001-03, and
moved to the supplier side in 2005 when
he established Dash Holdings LLC, which
jointly owns Innovative Technology
Electronics Corp., Primula Coffee and Tea
and Prepara, a manufacturer and marketer
of chef ’s performance tools and kitchen
tools and accessories.
Lefever joined Wilton Armetale in 1999
as chief financial officer. He was named
president in 2003 and CEO in 2004. The
company manufactures, markets and
distributes alternative metal serveware and
giftware. Before joining Wilton Armetale,
he served as regional controller at Republic
Industries, the third largest waste and
recycling company in the United States,
from 1994-99.
Magerman joined Quickie Mfg. in 2005.
The company designs, manufactures and
markets a variety of cleaning tools,
including brooms, brushes (from kitchen
to bathroom to car washing), mops,
scrubbers, scouring pads, dust pans and
squeegees. Before joining Quickie,
Magerman was senior director at Centre
Partners, a private equity firm, from 19992005 and president/CEO of Odyssey Golf,
a golf club manufacturer.
Mallof has nearly 25 years of experience in
the consumer products industry. He joined
World Kitchen, a leading global
housewares supplier, in 2006. Before that
he was CEO at CIBA Vision from 200206; president and regional director of
various world markets at S.C. Johnson and
Son from 1995-2002; and held various
marketing and management positions at
Procter & Gamble from 1975-1995.
Trudeau began his career in the housewares
industry in 1967 when he became the third
generation to join the company (then
called Genin-Trudeau) his grandfather had
created in 1904. He was named
president/CEO in 1971 after purchasing
the company from several shareholders.
He became chairman of the board in 1996
when Genin-Trudeau simplified its brand
portfolio and launched the Trudeau and
Home Presence brands, creating two
organizations, Home Presence and
Trudeau
Corporation,
successfully
reinventing itself. The company is
headquartered in Montreal, with divisions
in Woodridge, Ill., Amsterdam and
Madrid. Trudeau designs and markets
housewares such as kitchen accessories,
tableware, wine accessories, thermal
products and licensed children’s products.
In 2009, the company is celebrating its
120th anniversary. Trudeau served as IHA’s
Vice Chairman/Chairman Elect in 200809 and as Treasurer in 2007-08.
Kaminstein created Kaminstein Imports
in 1989, an importer of household cleaning
products. In the mid-1990s, the company
established the brand name Casabella®
and began designing and manufacturing its
line of fashionable and functional cleaning
products, along with kitchen and bath
products. Before starting his own company,
Kaminstein was president of his family’s
retail store, Kaminstein Bros. Hardware,
from 1980 to 1990. He is a Board Liaison
of IHA’s Government Affairs Committee
and a member of IHA’s executive
networking groups, Chief Officers
Reaching Excellence (CORE).
Harper has served as president/CEO of
Harper Brush Works Inc. since 1990. The
109-year-old family-owned business
manufactures and sells high-performance,
hand-held cleaning products. Harper
served as chairman of IHA’s Industry
Education Committee from 2003-05 and
is a member of the Housewares Export
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IHA membership elected Robert L.
Trudeau, Trudeau Corporation, as Board
Chairman. Trudeau will be the first
international chairman for IHA.
Bruce Kaminstein, Casabella Holdings, LLC
will serve as Vice Chairman/Chairman Elect
for the IHA Board of Directors.
Barry Harper, Harper Brush Works, will serve
as Treasurer for the IHA Board of Directors.
Council (HECNA) and IHA’s executive
networking groups, Chief Officers
Reaching Excellence (CORE). He also is
a board member of the American Brush
Manufacturers Association and served as
its president from 2007-09.
Also serving on the IHA Board are Marty
Armstrong, senior vice president, sales &
marketing, Master Brands HK Ltd.;
Richard L. Boynton, Jr., president/CEO,
Jura Capresso Inc.; Mark Eichhorn,
president/CEO, Anchor Hocking Co.;
Steven Fraser, CMO, SAI Home Products
Inc.; Sheldon Goodman, president,
Spectrum Diversified Designs Inc.; Keith
Jaffee, Focus Investments; Gavin Lam,
CEO, Lynns Concepts Inc.; Marc J.
Navarre, president/CEO, Groupe SEB
North America; William (Bill) P. Reibl,
president/CEO, Progressive International
Corp. and Jeff Siegel, president/CEO,
Lifetime Brands Inc. and immediate past
IHA Chairman.
Serving on the executive committee of the
board are Robert Trudeau, Bruce
Kaminstein, Barry Harper, Marty
Armstrong, William Reibl and Jeff Siegel.
Each buddy is handcrafted of metallic
finished steel, accented with matte
black. For easy display they ship with a
handsomely labeled bottle of Old
Dutch “Faux Merlot,” which can be
replaced with your own bottle of wine.
TYPHOON’S
KLIP IT STORAGE CONTAINERS
Under an exclusive distribution
agreement for the United States and
Canada, the Klip It® brand of plastic
storage is available from Typhoon
Plus, Inc. The Klip It Sistema plastic
storage containers are manufactured
in New Zealand with a patented twoclip system, which is arthritic and child
friendly. The large clips attach to the
base for easier stacking and storage.
The large side clips allow ease of
closure for hands lacking in strength
or dexterity. Klip It containers are
freezer and dishwasher safe, as well as
stain resistant. The round Klip It
containers are watertight; the square
and rectangular containers are
airtight.
The
containers
are
manufactured without BPA.
OLD DUTCH’S
WINE BOTTLE BUDDIES™
Old Dutch introduces Wine Bottle
Buddies™, a collection of light
hearted, hand crafted bottle holders
Each buddy is designed to
accommodate a 750-ml wine
bottle, but can also hold a 22-ounce
beer bottle and other similarly sized
containers. The Wine Bottle Buddy
“Chef” could hold a gourmet bottle
of olive oil.
There are 12 styles available, including
Happy Fisherman, Ship’s Captain, Male
& Female Golfers, Downhill Skier,
Cowboy, Carpenter, Sitting Cat, Chef,
Elvis Impersonator, Waiter and
Frustrated Golfer. Available for
immediate shipment.
Suggested Retail Price: $46
Old Dutch International, Ltd
[tel] 888-826-7737
www.OldDutchCo.com
Typhoon Plus, Inc.
[tel] 415-884-9060
www.typhoonplus.com
CIRCULON CONTEMPO
COOKWARE
Circulon refreshes its assortment with
Circulon® Contempo, a new collection
with modern styling. Constructed of
highly durable, professional heavy
gauge hard-anodized aluminum, a
material that is twice as hard as
stainless steel, Circulon Contempo
provides fast and even heating and
eliminates hot spots for perfect
cooking results every time.
A boon to health-conscious cooks
looking to cook with less fats, and
anyone who wants to limit clean-up
time in the kitchen, Circulon
Contempo
features
Circulon’s
signature Total® Nonstick Food Release
System. Designed with a youthful eye
and contemporary sensibility, new
Circulon Contempo features stylish,
ergonomically designed handles and
lids that are double riveted to prevent
loosening. The sleek and comfortable
stainless steel and black silicone handles
provide a secure, slip-free grasp.
Suggested Retail Price:
$19.99-$49.99 open stock
Circulon
[tel] 800-326-3933
www.circulon.com
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CUTLERY
&
CUTTING BOARDS
ERGO CHEF®
GUY FIERI KNUCKLE SANDWICH KNIVES
After using Ergo Chef knives on stage during his demos, Guy Fieri teamed
up with Ergo Chef to design the Guy Fieri Knuckle Sandwich Knives. Fieri
said, “After a year of wear and tear in my kitchen—trust me, it can be
a knife gauntlet—I was hooked on the quality and design of Ergo Chef’s
product. Before I knew it, I was teaming up with them to develop my
own collection. We sketched a range of designs lookin’ for the select
few that really rocked technically and aesthetically.” The resulting
Knuckle Sandwich Knives have blades that are precision heat-treated
to 56RC to keep a great edge. The patented ergonomic design is
created to be an extension of your hand for natural comfort. The knives
are made of high carbon German stainless steel (X50CrMoV15).
Suggested Retail Pricing: 8 " Chef Knife
$75.99 / 5-1/2” Utility Knife “Dragon Dagger” $44.99
Ergo Chef
[tel] 877-796-0884
www.ergochef.com
MESSERMEISTER
STEALTH CHEF’S KNIFE
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. 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 fine German steel
alloy and now has a stealth-like profile that makes the elite edge the most
efficient Messermeister knife edge.
Messermeister
[tel] 805-640-0051, 800-426-5134
www.messermeister.com
KYOCERA
CLASSIC SERIES 6-INCH CHEF’S KNIFE
Kyocera’s Classic Series Chef’s Knife features an advanced ceramic white
blade and pakka wood ergonomic handle. The ceramic blade is known for
its superior edge retention, germ resistance and lightweight. The handles in
the Classic Series are riveted in three places for long life. Knives are available
in five different sizes in this series, from 3" paring knives to the 6" chef’s knife
featured here. Kyocera calls this knife the perfect tool for everyday slicing of
vegetables, fruits and boneless meats.
Kyocera
[tel] 714-428-3710
www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com
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ROBINSON HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
CIA MASTERS COLLECTION
HYDE PARK™ 8" CHEF’S KNIFE
The Masters Collection® Hyde Park® 8" chef’s knife is forged from one piece of
high carbon, no-stain German steel. To ensure superior balance and strength, the
knife has a full tang that runs the entire length of the handle. The handle and
bolster have been contoured for ultimate comfort and control, making a lifetime
of slicing perfection always within reach. Unique Balance-Forward™ handle
design positions the hand forward for a secure and extremely comfortable grip.
Hygienic poly resin handle is reinforced with fiberglass and triple-riveted for extra
durability. Lifetime warranty.
LAMSON & GOODNOW
LAMSONSHARP SILVER FORGED CUTLERY
Lamson’s Silver Forged Cutlery line is precision forged from the finest highcarbon stainless steel, which is then hardened and tempered to a perfect 58
Rockwell. The knives in this collection have full tang blades and resin-infused
pakka wood handles that are heat and water-resistant. The triple riveted
handles create a knife with perfect balance and weight. The rivets are made
of nickel silver. The taper-ground blades are polished, hand-edged and honed.
These knives are made in the U.S.A and carry a lifetime warranty. They are
packaged in an attractive gift box.
ROBINSON HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
ONEIDA PERFORMANCE COLLECTION
SANTOKU KNIFE
Robinson Home Products adds Oneida Cutlery to its line of gourmet products
for the home chef. This Santoku knife is from the 13-piece Performance
Collection which features forged bolsters, high carbon stainless steel blades
and stainless steel handles. A wood block with labeled knife slots is included.
Suggested Retail Price: $79.95-set
Lamson & Goodnow
[tel] 800-872-6564
www.lamsonsharp.com
[tel] 716-206-1100
www.robinsonus.com
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C U T L E R Y & C U T T I N G B OA R D S
SOLICUT®
FIRST CLASS DELUXE SERIES
With First Class Deluxe, Solicut adds elegance to performance. Instead of black
plastic handles, First Class Deluxe comes with handles from elegant, dark-brown
Pau Preto wood. Due to the high content of resin in the raw wood, Pau Preto
prevents absorption of water in the sink and other humid environments. The three
rivets, which fix the handles on the knife, are made of stainless steel instead of
aluminum. First Class Deluxe knives are forged from one piece of stainless
German steel and are entirely processed at the Solicut premises in Solingen,
Germany. More than 40 working steps are required to finish a knife—many of
them have to be done by hand. Solicut has reworked all its forging dies for First
Class Deluxe, in order to achieve utmost precision. The collection includes seven
different knives (parer, petty, utility, Santoku, chef’s, bread, steak knife) plus two
gift sets. All Solicut products are lifetime guaranteed against manufacturing
defects (workmanship & materials).
Suggested Retail Prices: $91- $189
VICTORINOX
7" GRANTON EDGE SANTOKU
The popular Santoku knife is the Japanese equivalent of a European chef’s knife—
the differences are the shorter knife size, narrower blade and low tip. The flutes of
the granton edge create paper-thin slices and prevent food from sticking to the
blade. Like all Victorinox Stamped Cutlery (SKU: 41529), their Santoku knife with black
Fibrox handle is made with a high carbon, stainless steel blade that is hand finished
in Switzerland.A special tempering process is used to protect the edge so it retains
its razor sharpness. The Fibrox handle is approved by the National Sanitation
Foundation (NSF) and is ergonomically designed to minimize wrist tension.
Suggested Retail Price: $44.50
Victorinox-Swiss Army
[tel] 800-243-4045
www.swissarmy.com
Solicut
[tel] 877-469-0204
www.solicut.com
THE HANNON GROUP
TODCO ADVANCED CERAMICS
Made with durable, stabilized zirconium oxide, the Todco Advanced Ceramic
Knives feature ultra-sharp, long-life blades with superior hardness and exceptional
cutting ability. The very high hardness is diamond strength that assures a longerlasting sharp cutting edge than traditional steel knives. The line of rust-free
knives have attractive decorative, curved dark red or black handles that fit any
kitchen décor and blades ranging from three to six inches long. Black handles
are available in 3, 41⁄2 and 6-inch lengths while the dark red handles are available
in 3, 31⁄2, 4 1/2, 51⁄2, 6-inch and Santoku lengths. All of the knives have a recessed,
well-balanced grip designed for safe and effortless full blade use. Depending
on the style selected, the blade edges vary from scalloped to serrated to
curved. Included in the line are paring and slicing knives, Santoku knives, tomato
slicing knives, bread knives, chef knives or vegetable cleavers. The knives are
available individually or in sets of two, three or four.
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 to $99.99
WÜSTHOF-TRIDENT OF AMERICA
CLASSIC NAKIRI HOLLOW GROUND KNIFE
Wüsthof’s Japanese-style 7-inch Nakiri Knife is available in a Hollow Ground or Fine
Edge. This Japanese vegetable cleaver features a wide, rectangular blade
designed for cutting with a forward thrust action.The knife has a much thinner blade,
compared to other knives in the collection, which facilitates precision cutting.
Wusthof-Trident of America
[tel] 914-923-6000, 800-289-9878
www.wusthof.com
Todco
[tel] 888-282-0797
[email] [email protected].
www.hannongroup.com
TRIBEST
CHOISONS™ ORIGINAL SERIES 6" CHEF’S KNIFE
Tribest offers the Choisons™ Ceramic Cutlery line. Choisons™ ceramic
knives are second in hardness to diamonds, light weight, perfectly
balanced, rust- and stain-resistant and can hold an edge for months or
years without sharpening. They also feature a solid plastic handle for
durability and are seven to 10 times as hard as steel, making them far more
wear-resistant and less susceptible to corrosion from household cleaners
and acidic fruits. Choisons™ Ceramic Knives are available in two
collections: Original Series and Precision Series. Choisons™ Original Series
knives feature blades made of zirconium oxide and are available in a white
finish. The Choisons Precision Series knives are made of high quality
zirconium carbide. The blades are forged with more heat and pressure
to create an ultra-hard blade in an anthracite color.
Tribest
[tel] 888-254-7336
www.tribest.com
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CHEF’SCHOICE® NEW MODELS
®
Chef’sChoice offers three new
sharpeners, the electric AngleSelect™,
the manual Pronto™ and the
Pronto™ Asian. Packaged in an
elegant brushed metal casing, the
Chef’sChoice
Diamond
Hone®
AngleSelect™ Model 1520 is designed
to sharpen Asian, European and
American-style knives. The sharpener
is engineered to provide astonishingly
sharp edges using highly precise knife
guides that automatically position
the knife. The multi-stage sharpening
system features 100 percent diamond
abrasives and patented flexible
stropping polishing discs that create
a “gothic arch” edge structure
recognized for incredible sharpness
and durability.
The easy-to-use, quiet and extremely
fast Chef’sChoice Pronto™ Manual
Diamond Hone Sharpener 464 and
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Pronto™ Asian M463 are fast manual
knife
sharpeners.
The
new
Chef’sChoice Pronto™ Manual
Diamond Hone Sharpener 464 puts
an extremely sharp and long-lasting
edge with lots of bite on straight edge
and serrated knives. Using the
Chef’sChoice perfected Criss-Cross™
technology, this two-stage sharpener
features 100 percent diamond
abrasives and precise bevel angle
control for a 20 degree edge. The
Pronto™ Asian puts a flawless, razor
sharp, durable, double beveled
“Gothic-Arch”-shaped 15 degree
edge on serrated and straight edged
double-sided Asian-style knives.
Suggested Retail Price: $169-$199
model 1520, $39.99 Pronto 464
EdgeCraft Corporation
[tel] 610-268-0500, 800-342-3255
www.edgecraft.com
CULMETA CHATTAHOOCHEE
CUTTING BOARD
MERCER CUTLERY SET
With a strength and thickness to
handle even the most intense food
cutting projects, the Chattahoochee
also packs sleek design and
functionality into a product that offers
an ode to the modern kitchen. A
stainless steel surface on one side of
the board combines aesthetic
appeal with a technical twist—the
board uses a powerful internal
magnet to hold knives and other
utensils firmly in place. This
rubberwood board looks just as
comfortable in an old fashioned
kitchen as it does sitting next to
space-age appliances.
Culmeta
[tel] 404-952-7980
[fax] 404-393-9665
www.culmeta.com
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The Genesis® knife collection offers
seventeen assorted one-piece, fully
forged German steel open stock
cutlery, six-piece Forged Knife Block
Set , seven-piece Forged Steak Knife
Set, four-piece Forged Starter Set
and a four-piece Forged Carving
Set. These sets are configured in a
heavy-duty, professional style, nylon
roll. Genesis open stock knives from
Mercer Cutlery have their own serial
number and product registration,
making the purchase a personal
experience. Registering the open
stock or set purchase online not only
activates the limited lifetime
warranty, but entitles the purchaser
to a free item.
Mercer
[tel] 631-243-3900
www.mercercutlery.com
Wüsthof Celebrates Opening of New U.S. Headquarters
Norwalk, Conn.—Wüsthof-Trident of
America Inc. celebrated the official
opening of its new U.S. headquarters,
distribution center and on-premise shop in
Norwalk, Conn. with a festive ceremony
for more than 50 guests, including local
city and state officials, customers, business
associates and the press. The celebration
took place on September 14.
The highlight of the grand opening event
was a culinary-themed “cake cutting”
ceremony, featuring two extraordinarily
large Wüsthof Classic cook’s knives—and
the presentation of a Wüsthof $5,000
scholarship check to the Connecticut
Culinary Institute.
“We were delighted to welcome our
distinguished guests, friends and business
associates to see our new and expanded
warehouse and distribution center, our new
corporate offices in an adjacent historic
building and our new and inviting outlet
store, serving the local community,” says
Rene Stutz, president of Wüsthof-Trident
of America Inc. “We thought it would be
timely to further celebrate the occasion by
inviting students and faculty from the
Connecticut Culinary Institute to accept
our inaugural scholarship fund in support
of tomorrow’s great chefs.”
Twenty students and several chef-
instructors, donning white chef jackets and
checkered chef pants, came to the grand
opening ceremony, bringing with them a
Lieutenant Governor, Michael Fedele
presented their congratulations and thanks
to Wüsthof for selecting their city and
state for the company’s new
home. Other distinguished guests
at the event included Connecticut
Senators Bob Duft and L. Scott
Frantz.
Prior to the presentations in the
warehouse facility, guests were
treated to German beer, grilled
sausages and authentic Germanstyle pretzels. Following the
Wolfgang Wusthof is surrounded by students from the Connecticut
official cake cutting ceremony and
Culinary Institute during the presentation of a $5,000 scholarship check.
presentation of the scholarship
check to the culinary school, guests were
cake in the shape of the state of
given group tours of the new facilities.
Connecticut and professionally decorated
with moldings of Wüsthof knives, a
Having outgrown its previous warehouse
Wüsthof sharpening steel and a Wüsthof
facility in Westchester, Wüsthof began
chef ’s carrying case.
building the new 45,000-square foot
warehouse in Norwalk, Conn. in 2008,
In attendance from the company’s world
and began the transition to the new
headquarters in Solingen, Germany were
Harold Wüsthof, global chief executive, Connecticut location in mid-June this year.
The company has 45 employees in the
and Wolfgang Wüsthof, who established
U.S. division.
the brand in the United States in the 1960s
and retired in 2008. Also in attendance
Wüsthof cutlery is made in Solingen,
from the U.S. division was chief executive
Germany, the manufacturing base and
officer, Scott Severinson and vice president
headquarters for Wüsthof-Trident since
of sales, Todd Myers.
1814. Wüsthof products are sold at select
The Honorable Mayor of Norwalk, specialty and department stores in more
than 70 countries.
Richard A. Moccia and the Honorable
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ACCUSHARP
MANUAL KNIFE SHARPENER
The Accusharp® manual knife
sharpener is easy to use. No oils or
stones are needed. In about 10
seconds, sharpen knives (even serrated
knives), cleavers, axes, machetes and
many other cutting tools. The large
ergonomic handle fits either hand
safely and securely. The full length finger
guard protects your fingers. The
sharpening blades are made of
diamond honed tungsten carbide for
years of reliable use. AccuSharp Knife
Sharpeners will not rust and can be
cleaned with soap and water or in the
dishwasher. Replacement sharpening
blades are available.
Accusharp
[tel] 830-693-6111
www.accusharp.com
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J.K. ADAMS POUR SPOUT BOARDS
Smith’s Santoku
Pulll-Thru Knife Sharpener
(Model #50033)
Smith’s Diamond Edge
3-Stage Knife Sharpener
(Model #50069)
Smith’s Diamond Edge
2-Stage Knife Sharpener
(Model #50060)
SMITH’S NEW SHARPENERS
Smith’s announces the expansion of
its Edgeware™ line with two new
electric items for release in the Fall of
2009. Smith’s also announces a
change to an existing Pull-Thru
sharpener (Model #50033) which will
accommodate the thinner Santoku
and Asian knives.
Both new electric products will
incorporate manual and mechanical
sharpening elements, while offering
great design that fits in any kitchen
environment. This combination gives
the consumer the broad capability to
easily sharpen dull or damaged
blades and maintain razor sharp
edges, while prolonging the life of
their blade.
The new Diamond Edge 3-Stage
(Model #50069) and 2-Stage
Electric Knife Sharpeners ( Model#
50060) feature diamond-coated
sharpening wheels (Coarse & Fine
Wheels on 3-Stage model) for quick
and precise sharpening of straight
edge blades. The dual sharpening
slots allow sharpening on both sides
of the blade using blade guides
that hold the knife at the correct
sharpening angle.
$39.99 for the 2-Stage Sharpener and
$59.99 for the 3-Stage Sharpener
J.K. Adams updated their perennially
favorite turnabout carver by adding
a precisely engineered pour spout
and pooling well to both sides. The
spout will direct flow of juices cleanly
back into a roasting pan for a quick
reduction of gravy. J.K. Adams
increased the size of the juice grooves
and lightened the weight. A contemporary cut out for securely holding
poultry while carving is on one side,
while the reverse side is flat for beef or
fish. Made of maple wood, the Pour
Spout Boards are available in three
sizes: 16" x 12", 20" x 14", and 24" by 16".
Suggested Retail Price: $46.50-$77
J.K. Adams
[tel] 800 451-6118
www.jkadams.com
KAI PURE KOMACHI
Kai USA Ltd presents Pure Komachi 2,
a collection of brilliantly colored,
exceedingly sharp knives that are
purely delightful, fun and creative.
The Pure Komachi 2 collection of 12
open stock knives each have a
different vivid color so cooks can use
color-coding to guard against crosscontamination of food. The Pure
Komachi 2 nine-piece set is a modern
departure from the bulky, heavy
European block sets.
The high-carbon stainless steel blades
provide a razor-sharp edge while the
colorful coatings on the blades make it
easy to choose the right knife for the
right job from the clear acrylic knife
block. The brilliant colors are achieved
by bonding a food-safe, FDA-approved
liquid color coat to high-carbon
stainless-steel blades. The food-safe
coating also resists corrosion, is easy to
clean and glides right through foods.The
Pure Komachi 2 color-matched handles
are lightweight and ergonomically
shaped for a comfortable grip.
$7.95-$9.95 for open stock knives,
$89.95 for nine-piece set
Smith’s
[tel] 800-221-4156
[fax] 501-321-9232
www.smithsedge.com
Kai USA Ltd.
[tel] 800-325-2891
www.shuncutlery.com
CHICAGO CUTLERY’S
BAMBOO CUTTING BOARD
Chicago
cutlery
offers
the
Woodworks™ collection of cutting
boards. These boards are constructed
of various wood types, including
Chilean wood, bamboo and
hardwood. The 14-inch by 20-inch
bamboo cutting board is sized for
almost any task, from cutting bread to
carving a roast. The board displays
the characteristic bamboo grain
pattern in two tones, making this
board at home on the tabletop as
well as on the counter.
Chicago Cutlery
[tel] 800-999-3436
www.chicagocutlery.com
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CURTIS STONE “CHEF’S STATION” WORKBENCH
Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone introduces the newest item
from his range of kitchen solutions: the “Chef’s Station”
Workbench. Made from eco-sustainable, hygienic
bamboo, the Curtis Stone “Chef’s Station” Workbench
has three built-in stainless steel measurement bowls
that hold exactly one cup, in addition to a stainless steel
chef’s scoop with silicone grip and a stainless steel
waste disposal drawer to dispose of scraps easily.
Curtis Stone Range Products
[tel] 866-729-6690
www.curtisstone.com
ANYSHARP’S
GLOBAL KNIFE SHARPENER
The new AnySharp Global Knife
Sharpener is now available from Harold
Import Company (HIC). This easy-to-use
sharpener puts a perfect edge on any
blade—from kitchen cutlery to gardening
shears and lawnmower blades. Even the
highest quality blade will dull with regular
use. By using diamond precision, the
AnySharp Global Knife Sharpener hones
the blade to its proper angle.
This versatile sharpener makes this oftenfeared task of knife sharpening easier
than ever. Simply place the blade
between the guides and pull through.
AnySharp will hone it to a perfect angle,
removing only microscopic amounts of
metal. It is safe to use with high-end
hardened knives as well as serrated
bread or hunting knives. The unit’s
PowerGrip suction cups gives the user
the freedom to use wherever needed.
Simply attach the sharpener to any
surface—horizontal or vertical—and start
sharpening. Measuring 21⁄2 inches high by
21⁄2 inches wide, its compact design allows
it to be stored when not in use.
HIC—Harold Import Company
[tel] 800-526-2163
www.haroldimport.com
NORPRO’S GRIP-EZ MINI
CUT/SLICE PREP BOARD
Slice, dice and chop ingredients into prep
bowl or pan with the Norpro Grip-EZ Mini
Cut/Slice Prep Board. The boards are the
perfect size and shape for entertainment
buffets or bars. The raised sides contain
juices from fruit, vegetables or meats and
crumbs from bread and cheese. Also, the
boards can be used to serve hors
d’oeuvres. Nonstick and stain resistant, they
won’t dull knives. Soft grip handles prevent
slipping. The boards are FDA approved.
The 7.5 inches wide x 11 inches long boards
are available in green, orange or white.
Norpro, Inc.
[tel] 425-261-1000
www.norpro.com
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CASABELLA’S CHOP’N FLEX
BODUM’S FLATBED TOASTER
Made of stainless steel with a
rubberized, colored finish, the Bistro
Flatbed Toaster promises to brighten
up the kitchen. For those that prefer
a traditional European – in particular
Danish – toasting experience, Bodum
unveils the Bistro Flatbed Toaster. This
toaster features a flat heating surface
– similar to a grill – that allows users to
toast larger slices or loaves of bread,
croissants, bagels and other baked
goods. Simply place the bread on
the grating above the heating
surface to toast one side at a time –
and, at any point during the toasting
process, the user can remove the
bread. Consumers can select from
eight stylish colors, including: red, pink,
purple, green, black, brown, grey and
white. The Flatbed Toaster will be
available in late fall 2009.
Chop, scoop and funnel with
Casabella’s new Chop’n Flex Cutting
Board. Use the 9.5-inch by 13-inch
board to slice, chop or mince, then
grasp the silicone easy-grip handles
to form a funnel and slide the
ingredients into your bowl or pan. The
board can be used for cutting and
chopping on both sides. The cutting
board is dishwasher safe.
Casabella
[tel] 845-348-0012
www.casabella.com
DANESCO’S GRAVY BOAT
This Thermal Gravy Boat from Danesco
is double-walled to seal in the heat
and to keep gravies and sauces warm
for hours. The attached, insulated lid
keeps heat from rising out of the
pitcher. Features include an easy-topour spout that eliminates messy spills
and a stay-cool, ergonomic handle
for easy lifting and pouring. The gravy
boat can hold 14 oz. and is made of
18/8 stainless steel with a mirrored finish.
For easy clean up, the gravy boat is
top rack dishwasher safe.
Bodum Inc.
[tel] 877-992-6386
www.bodum.com
CUISINART CLEANWATER™
FILTRATION SYSTEM
The new Cuisinart CleanWater™
Countertop Filtration System is available
in a 2-gallon capacity unit that comes
with two fast flow spigots for dispensing
hot, cold or room-temperature filtered
water, as well as an Energy Saver mode
that cuts energy use by 50 percent
when the function is engaged. The
filtration system has a GF-80 filter which
significantly reduces contaminants such
as chlorine, mercury and copper.
The filter has a life of 80 gallons, or
three months, for average household
use, and is certified by the Water
Quality Association.
Danesco International
[tel] 800-667-6543
www.danescoinc.com
Cuisinart
[tel] 800-726-6247
[fax] 203-975-4660
[email protected]
www.cuisinart.com
SIMPLEHUMAN
STEEL BAR STEP CAN
Inspired by the clean lines and upscale
aesthetics of professional kitchens and
high-end appliances, the simplehuman
steel bar rectangular step can has a
reinforced steel bar that encircles the
front base to create an expansive step
area. The steel bar is engineered with
an exclusive double-hinge mount that
eliminates weak points for a smooth
and easy motion wherever you step.
The streamlined, fingerprint-proof
stainless steel step can is designed
without any superfluous ornamentation;
the rectangular shape has an internal
hinge so it fits flush against the wall and
the lid is completely flat. The underside
of the lid has an integrated holder
designed to hold a carbon filter. The
carbon filter, which is included with the
step can, neutralizes unpleasant odors
naturally— without harmful chemicals.
The holder removes for easy cleaning
and recharges simply by exposing it to
sunlight. This larger size comes with two
bonus recycling buckets; so you can
either use the two bonus buckets to
sort trash and recyclables or you can
remove them and just use the large
55L bucket for trash.
simplehuman™
[tel] 888-988-8880
www.simplehuman.com
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EDITOR’S PICK VitaClay
Rice and Slow Cooker
by Karen Martin, Managing Editor
Fall arrived right on time here in New England,
making me want to dust off all the hearty stew
and soup recipes in my possession. And, since
Essenergy kindly sent us a six-cup version of
their VitaClay™ Smart Multicooker to try, I
had a new tool in my arsenal for my favorite
stews. Since this slow cooker was voted as a “Top
Rated Slow Cooker” by Good Housekeeping
earlier this year, I was excited to get started.
Product Details
The multicooker is aptly named since it performs
both as a rice cooker and a slow cooker. The
other unusual feature about this multicooker is
the clay-cooking vessel.
The cooking vessel is made of unglazed Zisha
clay, which is intended to preserve the flavor of
foods and produce a very tender result. Zisha is
a particular clay found in China and is better
known for its use in teapots. While there are
many benefits of using the clay insert, you do have
to be careful not to expose it to extreme
temperature changes, which could crack the pot.
Another difference in the multicooker versus
traditional slow cooker design is the double
lid. The clay vessel, which has a lid, fits inside
the multicooker on a cupped heating pad,
designed to promote even heating. Once the
vessel is on the heating pad, the multicooker
lid is closed surrounding the clay vessel.
According to the manufacturer, a double lid
design not only creates micro-pressure to
maximize steaming, but also results in energy
savings over traditional slow cookers.
cooked rice with no burning on the bottom.
I did discover that you definitely need a good
potholder standing-by. Once you open the
mulitcooker, you need to lift off the lid to the
clay insert, which is very hot.
Next I thought I would try a recipe from the
included cookbook. One of the great ideas in the
cookbook was the one-pot pasta dishes. You can
throw your dried pasta and your sauce and
vegetables in the pot all at once, hit the slow
cooker function for 20-25 minutes, and dinner
is ready. No boiling water to watch. No multiple
pans to clean up. The convenience factor is
impressive. I used their recipe for homemade
macaroni and cheese with great success. The
result was a meal that would make any child
happy, but included real cheese and milk to
make adults happy. Again—one pot, one step.
Did I mention the fact that after it cooks, it
automatically switches to warm? Again, throw
everything into the pot, set the timer and forget
about it. No need to worry about a phone call,
a homework emergency or a late spouse. It will
still be ready when you are.
My next challenge was a savory stew. Since
the clay vessel is supposed to really be
impressive when you’re working with meats,
I wanted to make sure I tried a stew. A stew
recipe is what won over the Good Housekeeping
folks. They rated this slow cooker number one
in their beef stew recipe comparisons when
they were testing slow cookers. While I didn’t
do a side-by-side comparison of beef stew
cooked in my traditional slow cooker and the
Vita-Clay multicooker, I can say that my beef
stew cooked faster and had good results.
Summary
I loved the convenience factor of using the
VitaClay™ Multicooker. The fact that it can
double as a rice cooker and a slow cooker is a
real plus. The ability to set the multicooker and
walk away is another incredible bonus for anyone
with busy evening schedules. This cooker
gives you a little more flexibility than a traditional
slow cooker, since it comes up to temperature
much faster. It allows you some of the
convenience of the slow cooker without having
to set it in the morning before work. You can
make an evening meal with the Multicooker,
even if you start at 6 p.m. By the time most
of us get home on a weekday, a true one-pot
meal sounds heavenly. And if it can adjust to a
few interruptions, giving everyone time to get
to the table, it might just be a miracle.
For a full line of VitaClay™ chef cookers,
please visit www.essenergy.com or email
[email protected] or [tel] 877-877-9121.
The VitaClay Smart Multicooker is fully
programmable, thanks to a computerized
heating technology. According to the
manufacturer, the multicooker brings food to
a boil faster than conventional slow cookers,
then reduces the heat to simmer for the desired
time. This process is intended to retain
the texture of food and to reduce the cooking
times needed for a regular slow cooker.
One-button programs are available for savory
stews, porridge, soups, fluffy rice, brown rice and
sticky rice, making the cooker easy-to-operate.
The delayed timer and automatic-to-warm
features add convenience.
The Smart Multicooker retails for $149 with a
sale price of $99.99. Replacement clay vessels are
available for $24.99.
Experience
I started with rice. Using the cooker could not
have been easier. I made sure to follow the
instructions in the accompanying cookbook,
and I used the measuring cup included with the
multicooker. The basmati rice cooked perfectly.
I did notice that the bottom was slightly burned,
which no doubt was my fault for popping the
lid open to see what was happening inside
during the cooking process. I tried a second
batch. Just for good measure, I did coat the
bottom with a light spray of oil. I let the rice
cook with no interruptions and found perfectly
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“We've recently seen a rise in consumers
coming into stores and specifically asking
about them,” Park said. “There is a certain
amount of people who do fear the pressure
cooker—typically I've found this fear is
much more often based on a story they’ve
heard from friends or relatives rather
than a first-hand experience. Typically,
once re-introduced to the concept of
pressure cooking, and thoroughly explained
the operating and safety features of the
new generation pressure cooker, many can
be swayed to embrace it.”
Park said she thinks that consumer
education and live demonstration are key
factors in the success of selling pressure
cookers. Fagor is training Crate and Barrel
sales associates about techniques and
benefits of pressure cooking and is also
participating in a series of bridal events
at the stores to convey the convenience
and efficiency of pressure-cooking to
registrants, many of whom are newcomers
to pressure cooking, Park said.
“There are more people that are totally
unaware of what it is over being fearful,”
she said. “It’s a good time to introduce
this group with a fresh perspective.”
Not everyone in the industry is sold on the
idea of pressure cookers as a hot trend, though.
Cindee Murphy of Pies and Plates, a
gourmet retailer in Punta Gorda, Fla., said
she doesn’t carry any pressure cookers in
her store.
“My clientele are older and they mostly
had bad experiences with them in the good
old days so they shy away from them,”
Murphy said.
A.J. Riedel, of Phoenix-based Riedel
Marketing Group, conducted an online
pressure cooker survey of her panel of
HomeTrend Influentials, a group of 160
“trend-setting, trend-spreading” consumers
that meet strict criteria, such as homeownership, interest in home decorating
and appliances, and a tendency to share tips
and trends with friends and family.
“Twenty-two percent of the respondents
use a pressure cooker and the majority of
those—64 percent—have been using it for
over five years. Only two of the
respondents have been using a pressure
cooker less than a year,” Riedel said. “The
primary reason the panel members use
pressure cookers is to save time.”
Through this survey, Riedel said she
concluded that there is not an
increase in interest in pressure
cookers among the panel.
“Although
pressure
cooking is ideal for
cooking cheaper cuts of
meat and eating at home
more, if an item was going
to get a response due to
the economy, we should
have seen it by now,”
Riedel said.
According to The
NPD Group, a market
research company,
total pressure
cooker sales have
increased—13.4
percent over the
previous
year.
Total dollar sales
for pressure cookers
from September 2007
to
August
2008
was
$18,323,300 or 2.4 percent of
the dollar share of the cookware category;
from September 2008 to August 2009,
total sales were $20,770,663 or 2.9 percent
dollar share of the cookware category.
These figures do not reflect sales from
WalMart or Bed Bath and Beyond, said
Janine Marshall, of The NPD Group.
Based on data from The NPD Group’s
consumer tracking service, the “top three
reasons for purchase concerning stovetop
cookware were good value, price and easy
to clean,” Marshall added.
Chris Wert, marketing executive for Fissler
USA said that Fissler has seen strong
recent sales in the pressure cooker category.
Fissler Blue Point Set
www.fisslerusa.com
KALORIK’S STEAM
MICROWAVE OVEN
Kalorik’s new 800-W microwave
integrates a separate steam function
for steam cooking, allowing food to
cook with the speed of a microwave,
but without the excessive dryness
common in microwaved foods. The
oven also features a convection oven
and a broiler function.
This versatile oven offers five modes:
microwave plus grill, microwave plus
steam, microwave plus convection,
convection plus steam and grill plus
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steam. The grill power of the oven
reaches 1,300 W. The convection
feature offers 1,500 W with a rear fan.
The oven’s exterior features a stainless
steel front finish and a blue LED
display. The interior of the oven
features a stainless steel cavity with a
nonstick coating on the bottom.
Kalorik—Team International Group
Of America, Inc.
[tel] 305-430-9688
www.teamappliances.com
“As people turn their focus back to the
kitchen, with family meals growing in
RÖSLE COLLAPSIBLE COLANDERS
The
new
RÖSLE
Collapsible
Colanders were awarded a “Kitchen
Innovation of the Year® 2009” Award
at the Tendence Fair in July. The
annual award, given by FoodVision
Deutschland GmbH, is designed
to provide a practical guide for
shoppers and to stimulate consumption
by highlighting particularly consumerfriendly products.
The award winning colander
combines the strength and stability of
stainless steel with the non-stick,
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Fissler Blue Point
Pressure Pan Set with
Novogrill Frying Surface
importance, we believe that the Blue Point
pressure cooker (a Fissler product) offers the
perfect alternative to fast food or convenience
food, with the opportunity to have healthy
meals quickly at home,” said Wert.
Wert said that the possibility of a homecooked meal in half the time makes
pressure cooking increasingly attractive
and that consumers see a pressure cooker
as a worthwhile investment.
“Even with the hard economic times that
many people are facing, the pressure cooker
is still recognized as a durable investment,”
Wert said. “There are still many home
cooks that are afraid to use a pressure
cooker, though, and as an industry we must
still educate the consumer on the benefits
and safety of pressure cooking.”
flexible properties of silicone. The
product is sturdy, easy to clean
and saves storage space. The 8"
and 10" diameter colanders are
manufactured with metal frames that
include handles and bases that allow
cooks to safely carry the colanders
from counter to sink or sink to pot.
Available in black, red and green.
Suggested Retail Price: $35-$45
Rosle
[tel] 302-326-4801
www.rosleusa.com
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Ambiente 2010 Offers Three Leading
World Trade Fairs: Dining, Giving and Living
Frankfurt, Germany – Three leading
international trade fairs, some 4,300
international exhibitors and 180,000 square
meters of net floor space will come
together at Ambiente, from Feb 12-16,
2010 in Frankfurt, Germany. The market
revolves around tableware, kitchenware,
household goods, gift items and
decorations as well as home furnishing
accessories. Under the Ambiente umbrella,
products are organized into three dedicated
fairs: Dining, Giving and Living.
Because of a new concept for the halls, the
exhibition area for Ambiente 2010 will
enable exhibitors to present their products
in a clearly structured and targeted
framework. For trading companies,
wholesalers and retailers, the new structure
will mean that they can organize their visit
along strategic lines and more easily select
the relevant halls.
Halls with particular focus on design, such
as Hall 11.0 (newly opened in September)
with “Loft,” Hall 4.0 with “Table
Contemporary Design” and Hall 1.2 with
“Kitchen Trends,” will showcase a selection
of products from design classics to avantgarde design items. Nicolette Naumann,
Ambiente vice president, said, “The
restructuring has enabled us to sharpen
up, still further, the profile of the individual
dedicated fairs and thus to react to current
market needs. With the new concept, we
shall be matching the floor-space
requirements of the individual product
groups to exhibitors’ changed product
ranges and marketing channels. At the
same time, we shall be optimizing the
visitors’ paths through them.”
More Design
Ambiente provides opportunities for young
designers to display their work.
Opportunities include an area with an
emphasis on interior design and personal
accessories in Hall 11.0, and for the first
time, a dedicated area in the Table and
Kitchen section in Hall 4.0, specially
dedicated for newcomers, young designers
and final-year university students. “Next,”
the program designed to encourage young
companies just starting out in the sector,
will have an allocation in “Loft,” “Kids
World” and “Carat.”
Berking, Rosenthal, Seltmann Weiden,
Villeroy & Boch and WMF. This fair will
occupy Halls 1 to 6 and will, for the first
time, move to the eastern end of the
exhibition centre, nearest the city.
“Kitchen Trends” in Halls 1.1 and 1.2,
with its kitchen accessories, textiles for
table and kitchen, bar utensils and drinks
accessories will be all about equipment for
the modern kitchen. Knives, pans and
innovative electrical appliances, cooking,
frying and baking utensils, cutlery and
knives, kitchen equipment and appliances
are all to be found in Hall 3.0. Amongst
the “Kitchen Consumer Brands” in Hall
3.1, the focus is on strong brands for the
end consumer.
Large helpings and sumptuous tables are
the order of the day in Hall 4: the product
areas “Table Contemporary Design” (Hall
4.0), “Table Prestige” (Hall 4.1) and “Table
Daily Life” (Hall 4.2) represent classics
in glass, porcelain and ceramics, as well as
crystal, silver and metal items, modern
ideas for table decoration and
contemporary design. The product group
“Table Top Trade” (Halls 6.2 and 6.3)
offers glass, porcelain and ceramic items for
large-scale buyers. Practical household aids
of all kinds find a platform in Halls 5.0 and
5.1 (Housewares & Storage) as well as 6.0
and 6.1 (Housewares). Moreover, a good
many suppliers of quality brands will be
concentrated in Hall 5.1, also with a
product portfolio for the end consumer.
Traditional gift ideas in all their variety
provide the keynote of the product group
“Gifts Unlimited” in Halls 9.1 and 9.2.
Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items and
limited editions provide the focus for
“Manufakturen & Collectables” in Hall
9.2; “Kids World”—also in Hall 9.2—will
showcase games, toys, textiles and
accessories for children. The “Carat &
Personal Accessories” product group will
move to Hall 9.3 in 2010 and provides the
framework for jewelry, costume jewelry,
watches and personal accessories as well as
beauty and wellness products. From 2010,
“Young & Trendy” will exhibit unusual
gift ideas and accessories as well as designoriented and trendy products in Hall 11.1.
Living
At the “Living” trade fair, everything
revolves around interior design, with
exhibitors such as Authentics, Design
House Stockholm, Drescher, Eurographics,
Fatboy, Henry Dean, Lambert, Nic
Duysens, O Living and Scholtissek. In
2010, Living will shift to the western end
of the Exhibition Centre. Some 1,000
exhibitors will occupy five hall levels. Hall
11.0 offers just the right space for more
design. This hall, which only opened in
September of this year, forms the ideal
backdrop for “Loft,” the platform for
designer and avant-garde accessories for
the home, as well as furniture, lamps and
textiles. In Halls 8.0 and 9.0, the “Interiors
& Decoration” section presents a broad
selection of international furnishing ideas
with accessories for the home, furniture,
fabrics and lighting in all kinds of styles.
Decorative items, garden furniture, plant
holders and outdoor products will be on
show in the “Outdoor Living” and
“Seasonal Decoration” sections in Hall 8.0.
Passage: Big Business
For buyers from large-scale trading
companies, “Passage” is a fixed component
of all three trade fairs. Volume suppliers
from Asia and Latin America will be
displaying their goods as part of “Passage
Table & Kitchen” in Halls 10.2 and 10.3.
“Passage Table & Kitchen,” with
established suppliers from all over the
world, is an integral part of the
international trade fair “Dining” and will
be located in the Festhalle and the Forum.
Also in Hall 10.2 is the product group
called “Asian Vision,” exhibiting up-market
and particularly high-quality products from
the Asian continent. “Passage Home &
Garden” is to be found in Hall 10.1;
“Passage Gifts” in Hall 10.0.
About Messe Frankfurt
With annual revenues of € 440 million
(2008) and over 1,500 employees around
the world, Messe Frankfurt is Germany’s
biggest fair and exhibition company. The
corporate group has a global network of 28
subsidiaries, five branch offices and 52
international sales partners, which represent
Messe Frankfurt in over 150 countries of
the world. Events “made by Messe
Frankfurt” are held at over 30 venues
worldwide. In 2008, the Messe Frankfurt
group organized over 100 fairs, more than
half of them outside Germany. The
company is publicly owned with 60 percent
being held by the City of Frankfurt and 40
by the State of Hesse. For further
information, visit www.messefrankfurt.com.
Giving
As a leading international trade fair for
gifts and presents, Giving will be
showcasing the whole gamut of products.
Companies represented here with their new
products include the Boltze Group, Denk,
Gilde Handwerk Macrander, Goldbach,
Kare Design, Philippi and Räder. The
“Giving” exhibitors, some 1,250 of them in
all, will be moving to the western end of
the Exhibition Centre, together with fellow
exhibitors from “Living.”
Fresh, new design ideas are also offered by
“A Mano” in Hall 4.1. Here, the focus is
on young design companies that have still
to break into the international scene. They
will be presenting their handcrafted
products and short-run items.
Dining
Dining is one of the leading international
trade fairs for the tableware, kitchenware,
household and gourmet product sectors.
More than 2,000 exhibitors include
important brand names like Alessi, Bodum,
Dibbern, Fissler, Iittala, Kahla, KitchenAid,
Le Creuset, Leifheit, Riedel, Robbe &
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YOUNG CHEFS (continued from page 1)
“Adult tools just don’t fit comfortably in a
child’s hand,” explained Lamster. The
store’s bestseller in the department last
holiday season was the Head Chefs® tools
by Fiesta Products. According to the
manufacturer, the tools are fully functional,
professional quality tools for kids.
After experiencing steady growth and
evolution in the kids’ department, Lamster
said the store is offering its first cooking class
for the younger set. “This is the first time
that we have done a kids’ class, and we’re
partnering with a company that is launching
their first line of products for kids.”
Research on current trends in cookware
back-up the idea behind products with a
child’s eye view. Mintel International
Group referred to “kid’s oriented products”
as a major innovation in 2009. In its Sept.
’09 Assessment of the Cookware Industry, the
company said, “Outreach to kids—and
with them, to moms—has led to
innovation in sets that allow kids to work
side-by-side with moms (Tailor Made,
Meyer, Mastrad) and themed baking sets
(Hannah Montana, Marvel characters,
Transformers) that allow moms to make
baked goods that will appeal to their
children (Lifetime Brands, Wilton.)”
Tailor Made Products is one of the
companies investing in kids in the kitchen.
They’ve launched an entire line of tools for
kids called Curious Chef. The Curious
Chef line includes an assortment of 49
specially designed cooking tools for young
chefs. The line includes mixing and
measuring tools, cutlery and cutting
boards, cookie cutters and cooking apparel.
“Children’s cooking is such a big trend,”
said Megan Piotrowski, account manager
with Tailor Made Products. “We did a lot
of research with children to get the logo,
the packaging and the products just right.
Just by observing children, you can
learn so much. They are the basis
of our whole product line, and
we think that’s a home run.”
Piotrowski explained that
the development of the line
is not about making small
tools. “These tools are not
miniature,” she explained. The
tools are all full-sized, but have
design elements that are geared to
children, such as bright colors and a
soft touch.
Pointing out that children are very tactile,
Piotrowski said tools in the Curious Chef
line have soft bumps in the handles that
kids love to touch. “You get it in their
hands, and they don’t want to let go,” she
said. “The most important idea in cooking
with children is that they want tools to be
their own. They are proud to have their
own cooking utensils.”
ADVERTISER INDEX
The 15-piece Pizza Party Kit from Curious
Chef retails for $39.99. Contact Tailor Made at
262-560-2200 or www.tmadeproducts.com
Accusharp Knife Sharpeners . . . . . . . . 14
Culmeta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
D and H Distributing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dydacomp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
As retailers head into an uncertain holiday
season, cooking tools aimed at children
may have some traction. Tools for children
are relatively new; they promote family
time, and they help build life-long
skills. At Broadway Panhandler, Lamster
believes the category is one way they can
stand out in a crowd. “We spend a lot of
time looking at research to find new
vendors and product lines to help
differentiate ourselves from other stores,”
said Lamster.
Essenergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fusion Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playful Life makes cooking kits for children to
create opportunities for parents to connect
with children while accomplishing a tangible
goal. Contact Playful Life at 408-858-8859 or
www.playfullife.com.
Harold Import Company . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Howard Naturals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
International Housewares Association . 7
J.K. Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Kitchen Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Chef Tools from Fiesta Products were a best seller in Broadway
Panhandler’s section of children’s cooking items last holiday season.
Contact Fiesta Products at 732-396-9759 or www.fiestaproducts.com.
Curious Chef from Tailor Made Products includes cooking kits for
children like this eight-piece fruit and vegetable tool kit. Contact Tailor
Made at 262-560-2200 or www.tmadeproducts.com.
Messe Frankfurt, Inc./Ambiente . . . . . 24
Parrish’s Cake Dec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Author Rick Segel to speak at
2010 Gourmet Catalog Member Conference
Dallas — Gourmet Catalog Buying Group
announced that Rick Segel, author of The
Retail Business Kit for Dummies, will be
the featured speaker at the Group’s
Member Conference in January 2010.
“Since our first start the year Member
Conference was held in January 2004, we
have grown and expanded attendance
among store and vendor members,” said
Janis Johnson, founder and president of
Gourmet Catalog. “This growth speaks to
a great desire for education and knowledge
by industry professionals. Rick Segel is a
noted retail consultant and an expert at
helping businesses move to the next level.
We are thrilled that Rick will be offering
important advice to our membership
during this two-day conference.”
Gourmet Catalog’s exclusive Member
Conference will be held Jan. 8-9 at
AmericasMart Atlanta. The event will
include an extended vendor showcase, where
top executives from the group’s vendor
members will preview their new products.
The annual conference focuses on
networking, new product introductions,
sales demonstrations and learning
opportunities for members. Highlights
include small-group discussions, a
networking lunch, a buffet supper, a
cocktail party and the vendor showcase.
The showcase is a private trade show for
Gourmet Catalog members, where vendors
can demonstrate products and store
members fill goody bags as they visit each
vendor’s booth. Extended to five hours in
2010, the showcase offers stores and
vendors valuable face time to discuss
products and sales strategies.
“The vendor showcase provides store and
vendor members with the opportunity to
interact, while reviewing important new
introductions,” said Johnson. “Top selling
products and displays also are featured in this
private, relaxed environment where retailers
and vendors share ideas and opinions.”
Segel, who will speak on both days of the
conference, is the author of multiple books
Dallas Market Center Creates Mini-Markets
Dallas — Dallas Market Center announced
the launch of special opportunities for
the fall buying season at First Monday
& Tuesday Mini-Markets held on the
first Monday and Tuesday of non-market
months. The upcoming mini-markets
will be held Oct. 5-6, Nov. 2-3 and
Dec. 7-8, 2009.
These First Monday & Tuesday MiniMarkets offer buyers the chance to place
fill-in orders or make last minute inventory
additions prior to the holiday season. More
than 70 percent of the gift and home décor
showrooms participate in the First Monday
& Tuesday program.
New for fall 2009, many showrooms are
offering show specials. Buyers that place an
order with a permanent exhibitor will have
the opportunity to enter a drawing for a
chance to win a $100 American Express
Card. Each purchase order qualifies as a
separate entry. Additionally, Dallas Market
Center’s
in-house
travel
agency,
MarketTravel®, is offering an overnight
rate of $139 at the Hilton Anatole. Rate
includes free parking and breakfast.
Attendees can contact MarketTravel by
calling 1-800-DAL-MKTS.
During the November Mini-Market,
Dallas Market Center will host Dine +
Design, a must-attend networking and
educational luncheon for design
professionals featuring Fran Mooney, color
and design specialist from Benjamin
Moore Company, who will present Design
Forecast 2011. Mooney tracks directional
color and design influences in the global
market and is a key presenter of Benjamin
Moore’s color forecast, Color Pulse™. The
luncheon will take place on Nov. 3 from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dallas Market Center’s
World Trade Center (WTC), room 9065.
Also in November, Texas Association of
Interior Design (TAID) will hold its final
2009 program, giving state registered
interior designers and architects one last
chance to fulfill their continuing education
requirements. Courses will take place on
Friday, Nov. 20 in WTC, room 9065. The
program features a luncheon and welcomes
thousands of interior design professionals
from around the area. For more
information or to register for courses,
contact TAID at 281-257-3523 or
www.supporttaid.org.
Make plans now to attend the next Dallas
Total Home & Gift Market taking place
Jan. 13-19, 2010.
MMPI Announces New Additions to the Chicago Gift Team
Chicago — MMPI announced two new
additions to the Chicago Gift sales team,
Sara Dahlstrom and Robin Gadomski.
Gadomski joins MMPI from Helen
Newman Showroom in the Apparel Mart,
where she was the regional midwest account
representative. Gadomski received a B.A. in
Art History from the University of Iowa.
Dahlstrom returns to MMPI after working
seven years with Lang Holdings Inc. as a
sales director and brand manager. Before
that time, she was a member of MMPI as
a part of the sales team for the Beckman’s
Handcrafted Show® upon its acquisition.
“Sara and Robin are great additions to our
team. They bring a wealth of knowledge and
expertise in sales to MMPI,” said Joan
Ulrich, senior vice president, MMPI. “Their
contributions will be noticeable to attendees
as they work to bring the best resources to
Chicago. I am particularly pleased to
welcome Sara back to our team. I have
worked with Sara in the past and know
firsthand how hard she will work to make our
shows a success for exhibitors and attendees.”
About MMPI
MMPI is a trade show and property
management firm, specializing in managing
buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms
and commercial office space. MMPI produces
more than 300 trade shows, market events and
conferences each year. MMPI manages The
Merchandise Mart and 350 West Mart Center
in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at
Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites,
Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture
Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects &
Designers Building and 7 W New York in
New York; the Boston Design Center in
Boston; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and
the Washington Design Center and Federal
Center Southwest in Washington, D.C.
Robin Gadomski, as sales associate, will
be responsible for sales for the Beckman’s
Handcrafted Show. She will work with
established artists, develop key relationships
for and attract new resources to the
Beckman’s Handcrafted Show in Chicago.
For more information please visit
www.mmart.com or call 800-677-6278
(MART). The Chicago Market: Living
and Giving is a trademark of MMPI.
Beckman’s Handcrafted Gift Show is a
registered trademark of MMPI.
Vornado Realty Trust, owners of MMPI,
based in New York City, is a fully integrated
equity real estate investment trust.
Vornado’s common shares are listed on the
New York Stock Exchange and are traded
under the symbol VNO.
As Managing Director of Market Suite
Sales, Sara Dahlstrom is responsible for the
Chicago Market Temporaries. She will
work with the sales team to support
existing exhibitors as well as attracting
new resources to the market.
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and training videos and has been a retail
professional for 25 years. He is also the
director of retail training for the Retailers
Association of Massachusetts and a
founding member of the Retail Advisory
Council for Johnson & Wales University.
According to Segel, “Bringing the business to
the next level is the term I hear most to
describe what I do…I have a way of making
ideas easy to understand and easy to implement.
I believe there is brilliance in simplicity.”
The 2010 Gourmet Catalog Member
Conference theme will be “Regroup,
Recover, Regrow,” signifying the group’s
commitment to helping members recover
their retail footing and move toward
renewed success in the new year.
The conference is open only to store and
vendor members of Gourmet Catalog
Buying Group.
About Dallas Market Center
Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center
is a complete wholesale marketplace.
Within its marketplace of more than
five million square feet, retailers from
around the globe source products
ranging from home furnishings, gifts,
decorative accessories and lighting
to textiles, fashion accessories and
men’s, western, women’s and children’s
apparel. With more than 50 markets
each year attended by more than 200,000
retail buyers from all 50 states and
84 countries, Dallas Market Center
offers hundred of events and seminars
geared toward helping retailers expand
business and increase profits. As a result,
more than $8 billion in estimated
wholesale transactions are conducted
annually within the Dallas Market
Center complex. The Dallas Market
Center Web site is available at
www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
2009 & 10
TRADE SHOW
CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 2009
2-5 ProcureCon 2009
Hotel Le Plaza, Brussels
+44 (0) 207-368-9465
www.procurecon.com
JANUARY 2010
6-13 Atlanta International Gift & Home
Furnishings Market
AmericasMart Atlanta,
Atlanta, GA, 800-ATL-MART,
www.Americasmart.com
10-13 National Retail Federation 99th Annual
Convention & Expo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,
New York, NY, 202-626-8154,
www.nrf.com
12-18 California Gift Show
L.A. Mart,
Los Angeles, CA, 800-LAMART4,
www.lamart.com
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