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KITCHENWARE NEWS 

Housewares Review 

&SERVING KITCHENWARE, HOUSEWARES AND TABLETOP MARKETS 

VOLUME 15, NUMBER 6 JUNE 2009 

AmericasMart 

Adds 20+ New 

Gourmet Exhibitors 

for July Market 

by Karen Martin, Managing Editor 

AmericasMart Atlanta continues to make its 

mark in the gourmet food and housewares 

market with the addition of more than 

20 new exhibitors ready to debut at the 

July 2009 International Gift & Home 

Furnishings Market®. 

In January, a new gourmet demonstration 

kitchen became the focal point and crossroads 

to the gourmet market segment, now housed 

on the eighth floor of the new 2 West Wing 

of AmericasMart with gourmet temporaries 

in the same building on the second floor. 

This new hub, with 60,000 square feet of 

space in an open-air layout, became the home 

of more than 200 premium gourmet lines 

such as Viking and Le Creuset. 

Continued on Page 15 

Merchandising 

Displays Attract, 

Inform Consumers 

by Jenna Crisostomo, Associate Editor 

Just as candy stores draw in children, 

merchandising displays draw in kitchenware 

buyers. And with products popping with color 

nowadays, having in-store displays explain 

what the product is and how it works has 

become top of mind with specialty retailers 

and manufacturers alike. 

“I do love counter display unit (CDU) 

merchandise displays,” said Lisa Hartwick, 

owner of the Eugene, Ore.-based Hartwick’s, 

“because they usually contain information on 

the product and/or great visuals that attract 

customers, and the product is nicely presented 

within the container for easy reach and grab 

by customers.” 

Located in the 5th Street Public Market 

downtown, Hartwick’s carries a full 

assortment of cooking, dining and 

entertaining options. The store’s focus is 

“mainly on gadgets, cutlery, bakeware, 

cookware and electrics,” Hartwick said. 

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BELLA CUPCAKE 

COUTURE WRAPPERS 

Bella Cupcake Couture offers posh 

and chic textile-inspired cupcake 

wrappers. The boutique-style 

designs are exquisite and offer a 

sophisticated elegance to any 

special occasion; weddings, baby 

and bridal showers, birthdays, 

celebrations and just because. 

Each cupcake wrapper design 

encourages you to enjoy simple 

pleasures and savor the sweet 

life. Simply bake or buy your 

favorite frosted cupcake and set 

inside wrapper for an elegant finish. 

Bella Cupcake Couture cupcake 

wrappers are printed with soy inks on 

recycled paper. 

The designs come in a variety of styles 

including floral, swirls and damask. 

Each wrapper is available in a 

package of 12 or 50 and measures 

3.25 inches wide and just under 2 

inches tall. These cupcake wrappers 

are for presentation only and not 

appropriate for baking. 

Suggested Retail Price: 

$14 for a package of 12; 

$52 for a package of 50 

Bella Cupcake Couture 

[tel] 425-260-3224 

carrie@bellacupcakecouture.com 

www.bellacupcakecouture.com 

MICROPLANE’S 

CLASSIC ZESTER/GRATER 

IN NEW COLORS 

Microplane ® expands its high-end 

Premium Classic Series Graters with 

a new Orange Zester/Grater (model 

46820) and Green Zester Grater 

(model 46720). Featuring a softtouch 

handle that’s comfortable 

to hold and feels secure in the 

hand, even when wet, the 

new Orange Premium Classic 

Zester/Grater commemorates the 

10th anniversary of a momentous 

food article in the New York 

Times that virtually launched 

Microplane’s transformation from a 

woodworking tool into a successful 

kitchen product. 

Suggested Retail Price: $14.95 

Microplane 

[tel] 800-555-2767 

[fax] 479-967-0404 

directsales@microplane.com 

www.microplane.com 

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Cuisinart Wins IACP Award for Recipe Widget 

Stamford, CT – Cuisinart has been selected as a 2009 

IACP (International Association of Culinary 

Professionals) Award of Excellence Winner for its 

recipe widget. The Cuisinart widget provides home 

cooks with access to the company’s entire recipe 

database, and consists of multiple applications, 

including video recipes and the ability to email the 

widget to friends. 

Selected as the best in the Corporate Marketing 

Campaign category, Cuisinart’s recipe widget provides 

home cooks with access to the company’s extensive 

recipe database, and offers 26 video recipes featuring 

both master chef Hubert Keller, and chef and author 

of The Wine Club, Maureen Petrosky. Cuisinart will 

continue to add new video recipe material throughout 

the year to expand the offering for consumers. In 

IHA Council Extends Support 

for Independent Retailers 

Rosemont, IL – The Gourmet Trade Development 

Council, an advisory group to the International 

Housewares Association (IHA) made up of industry 

suppliers who are IHA members, affirmed its mission to 

offer support to independent retailers at its meeting just 

before the International Home + Housewares Show 

(IH+HS) in March. As a step in that process, the Council 

announced that it will author a series of Best Practices 

Reports detailing processes and activities that have been 

shown to be the most effective in relationships between 

buyers, sellers and sales representatives. The Council is 

currently recruiting sales representatives who are active 

in gourmet trade and will share the results with the 

industry. The documents will be available later this year. 

The Gourmet Trade Development Council was 

established in 2008 after several IHA members and 

addition, the company’s widget can be sent to friends 

with the click of a button and allows users to send 

ingredient lists or full recipes to smartphones or mobile 

internet devices for convenience in the grocery store. 

“The IACP is one of the most prestigious and respected 

culinary associations in the world, and we are honored 

to have received their Award of Excellence for our 

recipe widget,” said Mary Rodgers, director of marketing 

communications for Cuisinart. “Our goal in creating this 

widget was to provide our customers with the latest tools 

to help make their lives easier in the kitchen.” She 

added, “The company’s new recipe widget engages 

consumers and perpetuates the sense of family and 

community that customers have come to expect from 

Cuisinart.” To experience the Cuisinart Recipe Widget 

firsthand, visit www.cuisinart.com/recipes/widget. 

concerned industry participants suggested that more 

resources were needed to support participants in the 

gourmet category. The Council sponsors IHA’s 

Specialty University held the day before the IH+HS, 

free consulting to independent retailers offered during 

the Show and IHA’s partnership in an annual retailer 

education conference. 

“IHA and the Council are dedicated to providing 

support for this very important segment of the 

housewares industry,” said Robert Laub of Harold 

Imports who chairs the Council. “These Best Practices 

documents will go a long way toward developing more 

effective working relationships between retailers and 

reps and between reps and suppliers.” A list of 

Gourmet Retailer Development Council members is 

available on IHA’s Web site, www.housewares.org. 

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on the cover 

KITCHENART BY FOX RUN CRAFTSMEN 

Dual Twist Mill 

[tel] 800-372-0700 

www.kitchenart.com 

www.foxruncraftsmen.com 

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b 

VIC FIRTH INC. 

Waverly & Cascade Mills 

[tel] 800-894-5970 

www.vicfirthgourmet.com 

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d 

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KYOCERA 

Everything Mill 

[tel] 714-428-3710 

www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com 

LINDEN SWEDEN 

Tulip Spice Grinder 

[tel] 952-465-0052 

www.lindensweden.com 

JASCOR HOUSEWARES INC. 

Vic Firth Distribution in US 

Mark McEwan Mill 

[tel] 905-477-5420 

www.jascor.com 


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INSIDE THIS ISSUE... 

NEWS ON 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 4 

PEPPERMILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12 

CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 21 

TO MARKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 22 

ADVERTISER INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 22 

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PSP-PEUGEOT 

Daman Mill 

[tel] 877-777-5914 

www.psp-peugeot-usa.com 

CHEF SPECIALTIES COMPANY 

Beer Bottle Mill 

[tel] 800-440-2433 

www.chefspecialties.com 

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Le Creuset announced the 100 in 100 

giveaway and the launch of its new Tri-ply 

Stainless Steel micro site. In celebration of 

the success of this line, Le Creuset is giving 

away one piece of stainless steel cookware 

for 100 days. The contest began on 

April 27. Le Creuset fans can visit 

www.lecreuset.com/100in100 to register 

and enter as many times as they like. One 

winner is drawn daily (see site for official 

rules). The micro site also features recipes, 

a store locator and detailed product 

information on the entire range of products 

from saucepans and casserole to fry pans 

and specialty items. 

PMI named Mary Slaughter as the new 

vice president of Aladdin and Stanley North 

American Sales. Slaughter’s 19-year career 

in sales, business development and 

marketing has encompassed senior vice 

president positions at Promoworks, 

NCE/World Factory and The Brinkman 

Corporation, among others. Her 

accomplishments include new market 

penetration resulting in millions of dollars 

worth of new business and 40 percent 

annual growth in sales through the 

design and introduction of product lines. 

“Mary is a great fit for this position and 

our company,” said Mike Bross, PMI’s 

executive vice president. “We’re looking 

forward not only to her talent and 

experience, but also to the energy she brings 

with her. We expect she’ll be like a shot 

of adrenaline to our North American 

sales team.” At PMI, Slaughter will be 

taking on the direction and management of 

all sales and business development 

operations for the mass market, general 

merchandise, hardware, drug/grocery and 

warehouse club market channels. She will be 

based in PMI’s Seattle office. 

Ikea named Mikael Ohlsson, a 30-year 

veteran of the company, to the position of 

chief executive officer. Ohlsson will take 

over in September. He currently serves as 

head of the South Europe and North 

America divisions of Ikea. 

The National Retail Federation unveiled 

an online Retail Reference Center to host 

original research, case studies, emerging 

industry trends, ideas and benchmarking 

reports submitted by NRF’s associate 

members. According to NRF, the 

information will be free for all retail and 

associate members, is non-promotional 

and will serve to educate, inform and 

support the NRF community. “We are 

very excited to launch the resource center,” 

said Denise Brassé, NRF senior vice 

president, industry relations. “At a time 

when information is the key to success, 

NRF’s Retail Reference Center will 

provide a direct link between retailers 

and the information industry business 

partners have to offer.” 

The State Of Retailing Online 2009: 

Marketing Report, the first of a three-part 

series of reports based on the study, was 

released in conjunction with Shop.org’s 

Online Marketing Workshop in Scottsdale, 

Ariz. The survey of 117 online retailers 

found that, while the number of companies 

focusing on customer retention has nearly 

doubled in the past year, many retailers see 

the recession as an opportunity to capture 

market share from weakened competition. 

The State Of Retailing Online 2009: 

Merchandising Report, which will examine 

tactics to improve conversion rates 

and customer experience optimization 

investments and plans, will be released in 

July at Shop.org’s Online Merchandising 

Workshop. Additionally, The State Of 

Retailing Online 2009: Profitability Report, 

which will explore company organization, 

sales and metrics, operations and fulfillment, 

and expansion, will be released at Shop.org’s 

Annual Summit in September. 

KAF GROUP’S 

GOURMET CLASSICS TEXTILES 

The KAF Group, manufacturer of 

Gourmet Classics textiles, introduces 

their new For Our Planet line of 

100 percent organic cotton textiles. 

Soft, durable and absorbent, the 100 

percent organic cotton is grown 

using a chemical-free process 

and biologically based fertilizers. 

Eco-friendly dyes and recycled 

packaging sweeten the deal. Items 

include kitchen towels, dishcloths, 

oven mitts, potholders for a green 

kitchen and market bags for ecofriendly 

shopping. 

Gourmet Classics is a brand 

exclusively available through HIC— 

Harold Import Company. 

Suggested Retail Price: $3.99-$7.99 

Harold Import Company 

[tel] 800-526-2163 

[fax] 732-364-3253 

[email] info@haroldskitchen.com 

www.haroldskitchen.com 

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From the Editor 

If pundits are correct, the business of retailing will be 

transformed by this recession, with impacts lasting far 

beyond the current economic cycle. 

The call for discounting is deep and won’t go away. The simple 

rule of doubling the wholesale price to get the retail price may be 

a thing of the past. 

Consumers have changed the way they look at purchasing, with 

crazy questions such as, “Do I really need that?” 

Karen Martin And, retailers need to become experts in earth science to assure their 

customers about the provenance of product materials. 

If there was ever a time when retailers could use some advice, it’s this year! Which is why 

I think you should take a look at HTI Buying Group’s day-long session, to be held on 

August 7, prior to the Gourmet Housewares Show in San Francisco. 

The seminar, entitled, “The Philosophy, the Art, the Science of Buying that Puts Profits 

on the Bottom Line,” will be led by Bob Coviello, founder of the HTI Buying Group. 

Coviello believes that retail success depends on “exceptional product selection, pricing, 

product mix, negotiations and vendor relations.” In a nutshell, he maintains if you want 

to improve your bottom line, you need to improve your buying. 

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review (KNHR) is a sponsor of the event, as are many 

others in the industry. KNHR’s content has always centered around the needs of the buyer, 

with a focus on new products. We’re doing our best to bring you the latest and greatest 

from kitchenware manufacturers, but Coviello can give you the tools to develop or refine 

your strategy. 

This year might be the right year for some professional development and camaraderie. 

Karen Martin, Editor 

kdmartin@kitchenwarenews.com 

Guest Editorial 

I love visiting retail stores when I’m traveling. Back in January, 

I was driving back from a snowy weekend in New Hampshire 

and took a small detour to visit a gourmet retail store. I had 

met the owner a few years ago at a Fancy Food Show, and had 

heard her store was open. Using an iPhone and Google, I was 

confident I could find the street address for the store. Boy, was 

I wrong. Luckily, this New England town is small, and after 

driving around on the two main streets, I stumbled upon it. 

And something similar happened again two weeks ago. I was 

doing research for an article, and one store I was going to call 

Anna Wolfe didn’t have a Web presence. In both cases, I was surprised 

these stores—a new store and a veteran, gourmet retailer—didn’t have Web sites. 

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Just about all businesses have a Web presence these days. And if you don’t, it’s about 

time you join the rest of us on the World Wide Web. 

I know everyone is stretched thin these days. Who needs one more thing on his or 

her to-do list? But I’m telling you now, if you don’t have a simple Web presence, you 

are missing a prime opportunity to drive traffic to your store. 

It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. Simple can be effective. Start small with a static 

page with your company logo, phone number, address and store hours. And if you’re 

difficult to find, throw in directions. 

One of the challenging things about technology is that it is ever-changing. And next 

month in the July issue of Gourmet News, we’re tackling the store technology issue 

head on. We want to hear from you. How are you using technology in your store? 

Not only in the back-end but also to communicate with your customers? Suppliers, 

how are you communicating with your retailers? Consumers? Let us know. 

A few months ago I signed up for Twitter—twitter.com/annawolfe—and now I use 

it as micro-blogging tool to keep interested followers informed on news in the 

gourmet industry. I’ve enjoyed sending and receiving tweets, or messages less than 

140 characters. And I plan on using it again this month as I find interesting things 

at the Fancy Food Show later this month and at the Gourmet Housewares Show in 

August. Maybe you are using this tool to promote in-store events or specials? If so, 

send me a tweet. 

Anna Wolfe is the editor of Gourmet News, a monthly newspaper also published by 

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awolfe@gourmetnews.com. 


HTI Group Names 

Dave Lengyel to VP Position 

New Hampshire – Robert Coviello, 

president of the Housewares Training & 

Information Group (HTI), announced 

that Dave Lengyel has joined the company 

as vice president of sales and marketing. 

Lengyel has an extensive 

background in the 

housewares industry, 

including 11 years as 

president of the 

Pfaltzgraff Co. in York, 

Pa. In addition, he has 

served in sales and 

marketing leadership roles 

for a number of leading 

suppliers including Salton 

At Home, Oneida Ltd. 

and most recently, Boston 

Warehouse Trading Corp. 

Lengyel will work with prospective and 

existing members—from both the retail 

and vendor communities to showcase the 

portfolio of services and program 

opportunities currently available through 

HTI membership. These opportunities 

include giving member stores the 

opportunity to purchase merchandise from 

selected vendors at buying group 

discounted prices, a catalog and other sales 

collateral, networking opportunities and 

mentoring/coaching. Lengyel will also 

develop new products and services for the 

organization. 

In naming him to the post, Coviello cited 

Lengyel’s success as a recognized leader 

with more than 30 years in the industry. 

h e a d l i n e s 

Coviello said, “Dave is an experienced 

manager who, throughout his career, has 

achieved brand prominence and is 

particularly adept at rapid implementation 

of new strategies. His management style 

is that of a mentor and 

coach, which will be 

very helpful to both 

retail and vendor 

members of HTI.” 

Lengyel noted that with 

the current economic 

climate, the housewares 

sector is experiencing a 

watershed year due to 

bankruptcies and 

consolidation. “The 

future of kitchenware 

lies with the 

independent retailers. They have always 

been the backbone of our industry,” he 

said. “I am bullish on this channel of 

distribution and look forward to building 

strategic alliances with member retailers 

and vendors alike.” 

The Housewares Training & Information 

Group, known as HTI, is a membership 

group that provides affiliated members of 

independent kitchenware retailers with 

access to training, information and 

resources to improve sales and increase 

profits while maintaining their 

independence. 

For more information on HTI, contact 

Bob Coviello at 888-484-3380 or Dave 

Lengyel at 234-678-9233. 

7 W New York’s Designer Day 

Series Features Bobbie Gottlieb 

New York – 7 W New York® will continue 

its quarterly Designer Day series with a 

presentation by Bobbie Gottlieb, tastemaker 

and CEO of Two’s Company. The event is 

scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m. 

and will include a presentation and Q + A 

session with Gottlieb. A light lunch will 

follow the discussion. After lunch, attendees 

are then invited to see the new fall 

introductions being presented in Two’s 

Company Suite (No. 2 on the lobby level). 

Chris Collins, vice president and general 

manager, 7 W New York said, “Two’s 

Company has long been a leader in the 

business and a fashion, design and creative 

benchmark for our industries. We salute their 

many years of success and their contributions 

on so many levels. This is going to be a 

very exciting Designer Day and we are 

thrilled to be working with Bobbie and 

Two’s Company in hosting this event.” 

The 7 W New York announcement of the 

event called Gottlieb “a pioneer not only in 

the world of home accessories but also for 

women in the business world. After the 

passing of her husband Bob in the late 

1970s, Gottlieb has been at the helm of this 

40-year-old family business. With a few 

business management courses under her 

belt, her innate knack for design and a 

drive to succeed she was able to secure 

Two’s Company’s exceptional and leading 

position in the design market.” 

The company is made up of four divisions, 

which include the signature Two’s 

Company line, the high-end Tozai Home 

collection of decorative accessories, the 

playful Cupcakes and Cartwheels and a 

fashion accessories department. 

For more information on Two’s Company, 

visit twoscompany.com. For more 

information on 7 W New York—and a full 

list of permanent and temporary suites— 

visit www.7wnewyork.com. 

Hearthware Home Products Adds Staff 

Gurnee, IL – Hearthware Home Products 

expands its sales and marketing team with 

two new positions. The staff expansion 

reflects the increasing sales of the 

company’s line of products, including the 

Nuwave® Pro Infrared Oven and the 

i-Roast 2 Coffee Roaster. 

John Stewart is the new vice president of 

consumer sales, overseeing consumer sales, 

merchandising and promotional programs 

for the company. Stewart brings extensive 

experience in promotion and field sales 

management to the company. He has 

served as director of sales for Salton, Inc. 

and vice president of National Accounts of 

ERO Industries/Priss Prints. Stewart has 

a Bachelor of Business Administration 

from Memphis State University and a 

Master of Business Administration from 

the Centenary College of Louisiana. He 

reports to Mike Rawdon, senior vice 

ZIEDRICH’S 

NEW BOOK ON JAMS, JELLIES 

Harold Import Company and 

author/editor of The Joy of Pickling, 

Linda Ziedrich, presents her new 

comprehensive book, The Joy of Jams, 

Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves: 200 

FANCYNAP’S 

NEW FOLDED NAPKINS 

FancyNap launches two new folded 

paper napkins: the Star-fold napkin, 

which opens to a 16 x 23-inch 

rectangle, and the Tuxedo-fold napkin 

that opens to a 16 x 16-inch square. 

FancyNap has expanded biodegradable 

napkins into the ancient 

art of Origami with a new quality airlaid 

material that has the look, touch 

and feel of linen. 

president of sales and marketing. 

Terry Puerzer joins Hearthware in the 

position of director of creative services. 

His responsibilities include the graphic 

development and implementation for 

packaging, ads, sales support and Web 

sites, as well as contributing concepts to 

help extend existing lines and introduce 

future products. 

Prior to joining Hearthware, Puerzer 

designed and produced product and 

packaging along with internal and external 

sales materials for prominent brands in 

the small electrics category for Salton, Inc. 

Puerzer has 20 years of experience in 

design, coordination and production. He 

reports to Gene H. Kim, vice president. 

For more information, visit 

www.hearthware.com. 

Classic and Contemporary Recipes 

Showcasing the Fabulous Flavors of 

Fresh Fruits. 

Homemade preserves are inexpensive 

and, in this book, are made without 

commercial pectin or other artificial 

ingredients. For novices, a thorough 

guide to equipment, techniques and 

safety is followed by essential recipes 

such as Raspberry Jam, Apple Butter 

and Concord Grape Jelly. More 

experienced preservers will be 

delighted at innovative offerings 

including Blackberry Vinegar, Red 

Grapefruit Marmalade and Brandied 

Peaches with Vanilla. 


Harold Import Company 

[tel] 800-526-2163 

[email] info@haroldskitchen.com 

www.haroldskitchen.com 

Each napkin is hand-folded using 

a sophisticated custom-designed 

process and can make any 

plate into a decorative art and 

conversation piece. 

FancyNap 

[tel] 800-444-8053 

[email] abe@fancynap.com 

www.fancynap.com 

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IHA Announces Honorees of Fifth Annual ‘Designed Defined’ Program 

Rosemont, IL – The International 

Housewares Association (IHA) announced 

the honorees of its fifth annual Designed 

Defined product design recognition 

program at the 2009 International Home 

+ Housewares Show (IH+HS) held at 

Chicago’s McCormick Place March 22-24. 

Twenty-seven products for cleaning and 

organizing the home were named as 2009 

Design Defined Honorees. 

The products were selected by Design 

Finders, teams of young designers, 

experienced practitioners and educators 

from the University of Illinois-Chicago’s 

Interdisciplinary Product Development 

Program. They scoured hundreds of 

exhibitors in the Clean + Contain Expo 

in the North Building searching for 

products that exemplified a commitment 

to design while achieving a solution to 

common household cleaning, storage and 

home décor issues. 

“The purpose of the Design Defined 

program is to bring attention to those 

companies that have placed a premium 

on quality design,” said Phil Brandl, 

president of IHA, which owns and 

operates the show. “We are pleased to 

announce the results of this muchanticipated 

program.” 

“This year's Design Defined Honorees 

showed the continued commitment of the 

housewares industry to integrate design 

and innovation into their new product 

launches,” said Stephen Melamed, IDSA, 

Designed Define facilitator, a professor 

in the UIC industrial design department 

and president of Tres Design Group. “It 

was also significantly demonstrated that 

many companies are now actively moving 

towards the manufacture of more 

sustainable products. The Design Finders 

recognized Casabella's eclipse line of 

new products as the first to receive a Silver 

Cradle-to-Cradle(SM) rating. No longer 

merely coloring a new product a shade 

of green and adding marketing ‘feel 

good’ language on the packaging; 

companies are now serious about 

this commitment to the environment and 

their customers.” 

Design Finders evaluated products 

according to five standard design criteria— 

innovation: how is the design new and 

unique?; aesthetics: how does the 

appearance enhance the product?; user: 

how does the design solution benefit the 

user?; environment: how is the product 

ecologically responsible?; and impact: how 

did or might the product impact the 

market and the company’s business? 

Companies receive a Design Defined 

logo to use in their packaging and 

promotion for the life of the selected 

product in the marketplace. 

Recognized as Design Defined Honorees: 

Caddy Concepts 

Half Moon Portable Hamper 

Capstone Industries, Inc. 

Eco-I-Lite 

Casabella Holdings LLC 

Soap Pump with Funnel 

eclipse Line Aluminum Roller Mop 

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Clean Logic Body Wash and Body Lotion 

Jaws Intl. Ltd., Div. of Canberra Corp. 

JAWS® Just Add Water System 

Jokari/U.S., Inc. 

Medi Cap Remover 

Dual Flow Spout 

LG Lite Group 

Brushless Paw Wash 

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POO Care Basket 

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Abaca Woven Basket 

Neat-Oh! International LLC 

Play Tote 

Really Useful Products 

Z-Hanger 

simplehuman 

simplehuman wall mount shampoo 

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The Green Garmento 

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ilio forest 

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Hookaboo Multi Hook 

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SiliconeZone Selects Fox Run as their 

Exclusive Distributor in North America 

New York – After searching for affordable 

warehouse space for more than a year, 

SiliconeZone USA took a different path 

and chose Fox Run Craftsman as their 

exclusive North American distributor 

in April. 

“As the company continued to grow, we 

were looking for warehouse alternatives 

to our existing facilities in Vermont,” said 

Michael Karyo, CEO of SiliconeZone. 

“We wanted to keep the warehouse local, 

but we couldn’t find a space that fit our 

needs,” he added. Karyo also looked at 

third party warehouses, but found those 

to be too expensive. 

At the same time Karyo was looking for 

new warehouse space, he was talking 

to Sean Leonard, CEO of Fox Run, 

about handling SiliconeZone sales 

in Canada. 

On the Fox Run side of the equation, 

Leonard was looking for companies that 

could fill in niches missing from the 

company’s current product line of 3,000 

plus SKU’s. 

“I liked Sean; I liked the company,” said 

Karyo. He realized that if Fox Run took 

over distribution out of their warehouses, 

SiliconZone could realize some cost 

savings from a more centrally located 

facility, and he could concentrate on 

product development, marketing and sales. 

By Karen Martin, Managing Editor 

The distribution agreement was finalized 

in late April, and Fox Run began shipping 

SiliconeZone orders from their Ivyland, 

Pa., warehouses in late May. SiliconeZone 

continues to maintain offices in New York 

and Vermont. 

Fox Run took over sales in Canada, but 

SiliconeZone U.S. sales reps remained in 

place. Karyo said of his reps, “We have the 

best sales reps in the industry. Most of 

them have been with us for eight years. 

They know the history of the line, and 

continuity is very important for the buyers.” 

In addition to the sales reps continuing on 

with SiliconeZone, Karyo pointed out, “No 

one is losing their job in Vermont. It was 

one of my big concerns in this economy.” 

The announcement of the distribution 

agreement between SiliconeZone and Fox 

Run came just weeks after Fox Run 

completed the purchase of KitchenArt. 

When asked if Fox Run was on a path to 

acquire SiliconeZone, Leonard stated, “It’s 

too early to say at this time.” 

Leonard may not be purchasing 

SiliconeZone, but he is in the buying 

mood. “We are looking for more 

acquisitions,” explained Leonard. “We 

don’t have interest in investing in 

companies that are duplicative. We are 

looking to augment in niches, and one of 

the areas we’d like to get into is storage.” 

Fox Run Buys KitchenArt 

Ivyland, PA – Impressed by its line up of 

patented products and the man who created 

them, kitchenware brand Fox Run 

Craftsmen, based here, acquired KitchenArt 

of Florence, Ala., on April 15. Rodney 

Robbins, founder of KitchenArt, will stay 

on in a creative capacity as vice president 

of product development. 

Fox Run CEO Sean Leonard said he was 

most impressed with Robbins, who designs 

the KitchenArt products, and his work. 

“For a company of their size, they have a 

tremendous amount of intellectual 

property or patented products,” Leonard 

said. “It is a win-win for both parties. 

Rodney gets to focus on what he enjoys 

doing—designing innovative solutions for 

the kitchen. Fox Run has been searching 

to acquire a brand with a proven ability to 

design and bring proprietary products to 

market for quite some time.” 

Fox Run will establish a research and 

development office for Robbins in 

Alabama, Leonard said. Terms of the 

acquisition were not disclosed. Out of the 

approximately 15 KitchenArt employees, 

Robbins and one of the company’s customer 

service representatives will join Fox Run. 

By Anna Wolfe 

Founded by Robbins, KitchenArt focuses on 

measuring gadgets and spice dispensing 

products. Back in 2003, KitchenArt received 

the Gourmet Housewares Show’s Gourmet 

Gold award for best new product for its 

Ergonomic Locking Organization System 

gadget sets. Leonard said the brand’s best 

known product is a toss-up between the Spice 

Carousel and the Adjustaspoon adjustable 

measuring spoon and its sister Adjustacup. 

With some different sales representatives 

for Fox Run and KitchenArt, Leonard said 

he has been flooded with calls from the 

independent reps. “That’s the million 

dollar question; we’re working through 

that right now,” he said in an April 16 

interview. “We’re not doing a sweepingchange 

thing. At the end of the day, 

we’re doing what’s best for the customer.” 

Founded more than 50 years ago, Fox Run’s 

broad lineup of kitchen products include 

well-known brand names such as Fox Run 

Kitchens, Old Craftsmen, Nantucket 

Seafood Tools, Ironwood Gourmet and 

Argyle wine accessories. 

Anna Wolfe is the editor of Gourmet News. She 

can be reached at awolfe@gourmentnews.com. 

VERTERRA DINNERWARE 

The VerTerra dinnerware collection 

consists of a variety of eco-friendly 

and thoughtfully designed plates, 

bowls and platters. VerTerra is a 

durable and versatile single-use 

product. Use it to reheat food in the 

microwave, bake in the oven or cool 

in the fridge. 

These environmentally-friendly plates, 

bowls and serving dishes are made 

from 100 percent renewable and 

compostable fallen leaves and 

water. That’s it. No chemicals, waxes 

or dyes, like those found in 

disposable paper and plastic 

options. No harmful toxins that can 

leach into food. 

VerTerra products are made in South 

Asia, where employees receive fair 

wages in safe working conditions 

and are provided access to 

healthcare. 


$7.99-8 a piece for a set of bowls 

VerTerra Dinnerware 

[tel] 718-383-3333 

[email] sales@verterra.com 

www.verterra.com 

SIGNATURE’S 

NEW COLOR FOR GREEN TEA 

Signature Housewares updates their 

Green Tea line with a new color. The 

line is now available in red, green, 

yellow and brown. The line includes a 

teapot with a bamboo handle and 

infuser, a mug with infuser and lid and 

an air tight canister with spoon. The 

Green Tea line is made of stoneware. 

Signature Housewares, Inc. 

[tel] 805-484-6666 

www.sighouse.com 

CDN’S PROACCURATE ® 

WATER-RESISTANT THERMOMETER 

Slim, accurate and water-resistant, the 

new CDN ProAccurate Quick-Read ® 

Water-Resistant Pocket Thermometer 

offers added functionality and 

convenience for measuring the 

temperature of food in the kitchen. 

Featuring CDN’s exclusive Quick-Read 

six to eight-second response, this handy 

thermometer can withstand moisture 

and humidity and will continue to work 

accurately even if accidentally 

submerged. It is shatterproof and highheat 

resistant, featuring a wide 

temperature range from—from -40 to 

+450 degrees Fahrenheit. The 2 ¾-inch 

long stem, made of 304 stainless steel, 

is designed with a slimmer 2.5 millimeter 

tip that allows for easy insertion into 

the food. The stem’s protective sheath 

can double as a handle extension. The 

handle features a temperature guide 

for easy reference and the large, easyto-push 

buttons add to its ease of use. 


Component Design Northwest 

[tel] 800-338-5594 

[email] info@cdnw.com 

www.cdn-timeandtemp.com 

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ARZBERG’S 

SERVE & STORE SQUARES 

Arzberg’s FORM 2006’s squares 

for serving and storing become 

even more functional. The square 

bowl has grown up! The new 

taller version, 6 x 6 x 6 inches, is 

great for salads or staples. Using 

the same TPE lids that lock in 

aromas and keep foods their 

freshest, the new size works well 

in the fridge or pantry. 

The square shape maximizes usable 

space and allows for superior 

stacking, plus, with a new lower price, 

there is no need to store and reheat 

in plastic. The durable porcelain 

containers provide an oven-tablefridge-microwave 

solution. Not to 

mention, they can go straight to the 

dishwasher when you’re finished. 

With the new size come four new lid 

colors–so color-code your storage 

for maximum efficiency. 

Arzberg/EU Design Distributors 

[tel] 314-351-2622 

[email] patti@eudesigndist.com 

www.arzberg-porzellan.com 

LEIFHEIT’S COMFORTLINE 

KITCHEN TOOLS 

Leifheit’s brand new 2009 

Comfortline features 42 

new products. Some are 

modern twists on kitchen 

basics; others, clever new 

kitchen gizmos. Each item in 

this gleaming white and 

stainless steel collection 

was engineered to be 

durable, functional–and as 

the product line name 

implies–comfortable. The 

secret: sturdy, non-slip, softto-the-touch 

ABS plastic 

coupled with soft red 

thermoplastic. Comfortline 

is also dishwasher safe. 

Within this collection is 

just about everything the 

modern kitchen needs: 

two types of jar openers, two 

types of can openers, 

bottle opener, garlic press, 

chopper, double egg slicer, 

three manual peelers and 

a power peeler, pizza wheel, 

cheese plane, wire cheese 

slicer, measuring cup, cool 

box, balloon whisks in three 

sizes, ice cream scoop, 

melon baller, hand mill 

grater, strainers in three sizes, 

eight long handled utensils 

(and hanging rail), a wallmounted 

roll holder and five 

different micro-cut slicers 

and graters featuring acidedged 

technology for 

precision and protection of 

food flavor and nutrients. 

Leifheit International USA, Inc. 

[tel] 631-501-1054, 

866-695-3434 

[fax] 631-396-0010 

www.leifheitusa.com 

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ZAK DESIGNS’ D-CIRCLE 

Zak Designs is launching a line of 

products designed to add a new 

level of fun and functionality to wine 

accessories. The D-Circle by Zak 

Designs line focuses on exceptional 

design and innovative ideas to 

create products for wine aficionados. 

Among the items in the line is a wide 

selection of wine stoppers. Although 

the stoppers will be noticed initially 

for their fun, whimsical and artistic 

tops, it’s the functionality of the 

stoppers that will make consumers 

take a second look. Simply place one 

of the patented stoppers on the top 

of an open wine bottle, and with one 

or two clicks, it preserves the wine’s 

freshness. In addition to the products 

for wine enthusiasts, the D-Circle by 

Zak Designs line will also include 

products designed for the kitchen 

and table. 

Zak Designs 

[tel] 800-331-1089 

[fax] 509-244-0704 

[email] cogley@zak.com 

www.zak.com 

MASTRAD’S 

ORKA GLASSWARE COLLECTION 

Orka’s glassware collection is 

made from thermal-shock-resistant 

borosilicate glass and provides 

double-walled insulation. Hot 

beverages stay hot on the inside while 

comfortable warm on the outside. 

Cold beverages and desserts 

stay cooler longer and without 

condensation. The double-walled 

collection includes espresso/shot 

glasses, tumblers and the tilt glass 

set which can be used upright or 

at an angle. 

Suggested Retail Price: $15/set of 2 

RETRO FIT APRONS’ 

BELLA SENORINA, BELLA 

This new print has the quality of 

sweet femininity and the sensuality 

of spring. No telling what will 

happen when you wear this apron! 

You could be mistaken for Sophia 

Lauren! This soft, lightweight, home 

decorator cotton is beautifully set 

off with Spring Green non-curl ricrac. 

The apron has a stain resistant 

finish, can be machine washed cold 

and hanged to dry. Available also in 

black. Made in the USA. 

Suggested Retail Price: $55 

Retro Fit Aprons 

[tel] 805-550-7300 

[email] info@retrofitaprons.com 

www.retrofitaprons.com 

Mastrad, Inc 

[tel] 800-358-0608 

[email] info@orkamastrad.com 

www.orkamastrad.com 

THIRSTYSTONE’S 

WINE BOTTLE CHARMS 

Thirstystone Resources, Inc. introduces 

an all new collection of wine bottle 

charm necklaces. These pewter 

necklaces dress up any wine bottle for 

any occasion. Each necklace features 

a grape leaf shape engraved with 

an expression, including Cheers, Enjoy 

and Congrats, and the dangling 

charms in the shapes of a wine bottle, 

wine glass and grapes add an 

additional fun accent. The leather 

strap completes the look and makes 

it easy to slip the necklace over the 

neck of any bottle. Clear peggable 

packaging makes for easy, eyecatching 

display at retail. 


Thirstystone Resources 

[tel] 520-623-1396, 800-829-6888 

[fax] 520-770-1554 

www.thirstystone.com 

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BLOMUS NOVE SALAD SERVERS 

The Nove Salad Servers from Blomus 

are elegant and modern. Designed 

by Nicolai Fuhrmann, these servers 

are part of the Blomus Pure Taste 

collection. Other items include a 

cruet set, place mats, water jugs and 

egg cups. The salad servers are 

made of stainless steel and are 

beautifully packaged. 

Blomus-SKS USA Corporation 

[tel] 618-395-2400 

www.blomus.com 

J.A. HENCKELS’ 

TWIN PROFECTION KNIFE 

Zwilling J.A. Henckels introduced a 

new knife this spring–Twin Profection. 

Designed by world renowned 

Architect and Designer, Matteo Thun, 

Twin Profection was created for both 

professional chefs and casual cooks. 

Twin Profection features Sigmaforge 

design, meaning it is manufactured 

from one single piece of steel, and 

also boasts a geometric design that 

provides optimal stability for cutting 

ease. The new Twin Profection 

collection consists of eight knives and 

will be available at fine cookware and 

department stores. 

BIALETTI’S TAZZONA 

ESPRESSO MACHINE 

The whimsical and modern Tazzona 

espresso machine from Bialetti adds 

an element of playfulness into the 

daily art of making coffee. Equipped 

with a 20-bar pump, the electric 

machine provides an intense and 

aromatic espresso experience. In 

addition, the machine is equipped 

with a frothing attachment for 

making cappuccinos and lattes. A 

triple function feature allows for the 

use of ground espresso coffee, 

Bialetti capsules or pods. Tazzona is 

available in bright red, elegant 

black, essential white and a 

combination of black and white. 


Bialetti 

[tel] 800-421-6290 

[email] charlie.wood@bialetti.com 

www.bialetti.com 

CIRCULON ® OUTDOOR BBQ PANS 

Broadening its assortment of 

cookware items that are especially 

designed to help consumers reach 

their weight loss goals, Circulon 

introduces two “Cook Great, Look 

Great” grilling pieces for use outdoors: 

the new patented design Circulon 18 

x 12-inch Outdoor BBQ Pan and the 

11-inch Square Outdoor BBQ Pan. 

Both pans allow grilling enthusiasts to 

enjoy all kinds of barbecue favorites 

without greasy flare-ups. Each pan is 

constructed of durable hard-anodized 

nonstick with a unique combination of 

solid and vented ribs that form a peak 

at the center. This patented design 

channels unhealthy and flammable 

grease from the center towards the 

edge of the pan away from both the 

food and the grill’s burners. A pour 

spout built into the corner of the pan 

allows you to neatly drain collected 

grease after cooking. 


Circulon-Meyer Corporation 

[tel] 800-226-6568 

www.circulon.com 

Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Inc. 

[tel] 914-747-0300, 800-777-4308 

[fax] 914-747-1850 

www.jahenckels.com 

EMILE HENRY’S 

NEW COLOR FOR FLAME-TOP LINE 

Emile Henry presents a new color in 

the Flame-Top roaster, stewpots and 

brazier. Azure is a rich Mediterranean 

blue that beautifully complements 

the Emile Henry Flame-Top Figue 

color. Flame-Top cookware is 

available in black, red, green, figue 

and now azure. 

Flame-Top cookware is made of a 

flameproof ceramic, designed to go 

directly on a heat source; gas 

flame, an electric or halogen stove, 

even a barbecue grill. It is microwave 

and dishwasher-safe where metal 

cookware is not. Its surface cleans 

up easily and is so durable that 

a cook can cut directly in the 

cookware–even with an electric knife 

without fear of scratching, chipping or 

cracking the surface. Flame-Top goes 

under the broiler and directly from a 

freezer or refrigerator into a hot oven. 

The styles available in the new Azure 

color are the 11-inch Brazier, the Large 

Roaster and four Round Stewpots: 2.6- 

quart, 4.2-quart, 5.5-quart and 7-quart 

sizes. Emile Henry Flame-Top cookware 

carries a three-year guarantee. 

Emile Henry 

[tel] 302-326-4800 

[email] info@emilehenryusa.com 

www.emilehenryusa.com 


PEPPERMILLS 

CHEF SPECIALTIES’ 

BEER BOTTLE MILL 

Chef Specialties 

introduces the Beer 

Bottle Pepper Mill 

and Beer Bottle 

Mill, and Salt 

Shaker Set. The 

bottle is ready for 

the application of 

your own printed 

label or one 

supplied by Chef 

Specialties. The 

bottle may be laser 

engraved with your 

logo from clean, 

camera-ready art. 

Prices vary with the 

complexity of the 

design. 

Chef Specialties 

Company 

[tel] 800-440-2433 

[fax] 814-887-2021 

[email] chefpepper@aol.com 

www.chefspecialties.com 

PEUGEOT’S 

MADRAS & DAMAN MILLS 

Peugeot’s newest mill designs, 

Madras and Daman, have 

the central shaft removed, 

making the mills easier to fill 

and increasing the reservoir 

capacity. The reservoir stopper 

is magnetized, providing the 

benefit of greater spice capacity 

in the reservoir and easier refilling. 

Equipped with patented u’ Select 

system, the grind setting of each 

mill is easily adjusted to any point 

between powdery-fine and very 

coarse. The Daman Mill, pictured, 

is available in 6.5-inch and 8.25- 

inch sizes. 

PSP-Peugeot 

[tel] 877-777-5914 

[email] info@psp-peugeot-usa.com 

www.psp-peugeot-usa.com 

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p e p p e r m i l l s 

KYOCERA’S EVERYTHING MILL 

Kyocera’s expertise with ceramics is 

applied to their new Everything Mill. 

The Everything Mill adjustable grinding 

mechanism is made from advanced 

ceramic that will never rust. These mills 

will provide ultra-long-life performance 

while maintaining the fresh taste of 

the spices. Available in Black, the 8.5- 

inch Everything Mill has a dial to adjust 

the grinding from fine to coarse. The 

glass container is dishwasher safe. 


Kyocera 

[tel] 714-428-3710 

[fax] 714-428-3605 

[email] katie.shaw@kyocera.com 

www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com 

FRESCO’S 

MARK 

MCEWAN 

MILLS 

Jascor launches a 

new line of Mark 

McEwan mills to their 

Fresco brand. The mills 

have an oversized 

ceramic grinding 

mechanism that 

grinds more pepper 

with fewer turns. The 

soft-touch body 

comes in white and 

aubergine. Mills are 

available in two 

sizes: 7-inch and 

10-inch. 

Jascor 

Housewares Inc., 

distributed by 

Vic Firth in the U.S. 

[tel] 905-477-5420 

[email]info@jascor.com 

www.jascor.com 


VIC FIRTH’S NEW MILLS 

Responding to the increased 

demand by home chefs for 

professional gourmet tools that 

coordinate with the styles and 

colors of their dinnerware or 

cookware, Vic Firth Gourmet offers 

three new fashionable salt and 

pepper mills: the Sierra 4-inch, the 

Cascade 6-inch and the Waverly 7- 

inch mills. 

Handcrafted from the finest 

hardwoods in Maine, the Sierra mill 

is a classic contemporary design. 

The mill comes in four different 

finishes: black, white, mahogany 

stain and black stain. The whimsical 

Cascade mill is available in five funloving, 

zesty finishes: pesto, cinnabar, 

electric blue, electric orange and 

fiesta yellow. The modern-styled 

Waverly mill is available in the same 

colorful Cascade finishes, as well as 

mahogany stain and poppy. 

As with all Vic Firth Gourmet mills, 

the new specialty mills feature the 

company’s patented “Lock & Grind” 

grinding system to ensure perfect 

consistency in grinding fine, medium 

or coarse. Essentially, pepper 

grinding is performed in a two-step 

process: first the peppercorns are 

crushed to release their natural oils 

and flavors; next, they’re ground to 

the chosen consistency for perfect 

results every time. 


Vic Firth Inc. 

[tel] 800-894-5970 

[email] info@vicfirth.com 


KITCHENART’S DUAL TWIST MILL 

KitchenArt introduces the Dual Twist 

Mill in bronze. The mill grinds and 

dispenses both salt and pepper with 

little effort. The Dual Twist Mill features 

a bronze body with a transparent 

peek-a-boo window for viewing. Twist 

the top one way and dispense salt. 

Twist the other way and dispense 

pepper. The dual mill dispenses an 

ample amount of seasoning with 

each twist or turn, unlike many mills 

that are stingy on the amount of 

seasoning dispensed. The 8-inch tall 

grinder is designed for quick filling and 

cleaning. The mill is dishwasher safe. 


KitchenArt by Fox Run Craftsmen 

[tel] 800-372-0700 

[fax] 215-675-4508 

www.kitchenart.com 

www.foxruncraftsmen.com 


SPICE RATCHET’S 

NEW YORK GRINDER 

IN STAINLESS STEEL 

Spice Ratchet wants retailers and 

consumers to know that their New 

York Mills, now with a stainless 

steel option, can be used to 

grind more than salt and pepper. 

The mills provide alternatives from 

the flavor of fat, salt and sugar 

by using them for freshly-ground 

delicious seasoning. Be in control of 

what you eat; instead of accepting 

pre-seasoned “prepared foods.” 

Retailers may also tale advantage 

of a new counter display package. 

Suggested Retail Price: $20-stainless 

top, $12-plastic top 

Spice Ratchet Mills 

[tel] 972-825-6526 

[email] info@spiceratchet.com 

www.spiceratchet.com 

p e p p e r m i l l s 

PROGRESSIVE’S 

PRONTO CRANK MILL 

The Pronto Crank Mill from Progressive 

International includes a large 

chamber (one-cup capacity) and a 

ceramic gear grinding mechanism. 

The mill yields a high output of 

whatever is being grinded. The Pronto 

Crank Mill can be used in the 

collapsed position or folded-out for 

faster output. The mill has three 

quick-click adjustable grind settings: 

fine, medium and coarse. The slide 

top door facilitates rapid refilling. The 

mill is available in four colors: white, 

green, black and red. 


Progressive International Corp. 

[tel] 800-426-7101 

[fax] 253-852-2611 

[email] ahawkins@progressiveintl.com 

www.progressiveintl.com 

BODUM’S 

GRAVITY PEPPER GRINDER 

Bodum introduces three new 

grinder designs, including the Twin 

Salt and Pepper Grinder, the Gravity 

Round and the Gravity Square 

Pepper Grinders. Available in eight 

exciting colors–including red, pink 

purple, green, brown, grey, black 

and white–the new Bodum salt and 

pepper grinders will stylishly spice 

up dinner tables everywhere! The 

Gravity Pepper Grinders (pictured) 

have a powerful ceramic grinding 

gear which goes into action as soon 

as the mills are tilted toward the 

foods. These grinders sense their 

position and start and stop grinding 

according to the angle at which 

they are held. Featuring an 

attractive, slip-safe rubber finish, the 

Gravity Grinders can be used for 

pepper, salt and spices. 


Bodum Inc. 

[tel] 877-992-6386 

[email] sales@bodumusa.com 

www.bodum.com 

LINDEN SWEDEN’S 

NEW GRINDER COLORS 

The Tulip Spice Grinder will be 

available in new 2009 trendy colors! 

Orange and olive will be added 

summer of 2009 to the popular colors 

red, black and white. 

The Tulip Spice Grinders features 

Allgrind ® , the ceramic grinding 

mechanism from the maker’s of 

Crushgrind. As the name implies, 

the ceramic Allgrind mechanism 

grinds all spices, herbs, salt, pepper 

and even flax seed. 

The easy to use spice wheel is triangle 

shaped for a great grip when adjusting 

from coarse to fine. The Tulip grinds 

upside down leaving no mess on the 

table or counter. It has an easy refill 

system and can be cleaned in water. 

The Tulip Spice Grinder is 

ergonomically designed and is easy 

to use and easy to fill with a twist off 

grinder cap and large mouth spice 

jar. The grinder’s whimsical design 

allows it to be part of festive occasions 

as well as every day dining. 


Linden Sweden 

[tel] 952-465-0052 

[email] linda@lindensweden.com 

www.lindensweden.com 

WMF’S CERAMILL ® 

Sleek and durable, 

WMF’s Black Salt & 

Pepper Mill features 

the Ceramill ® grinding 

mechanism made of 

high-grade, high-tech 

ceramics. Abrasionresistant 

and strong, the 

Ceramill ® Black Salt & 

Pepper Mill comes 

with a 10-year 

guarantee. Enjoying 

freshly ground salt 

and pepper with 

WMF’s mill is easy. 

Set the grind precisely 

from coarse to fine by 

simply adjusting the 

wheel at the bottom 

of the mill. This resilient 

work of functional 

tabletop art made 

of black lacquered 

wood also can be used to grind dried 

and crushed spices. Available in two 

sizes: 19.5 inches and 23.5 inches. 


WMF of America, Inc. 

[tel] 800-999-6347 

[email] info@wmf-usa.com 

www.wmf-usa.com 

WILLIAM BOUNDS’ 

PEPART POSY MILLS 

A colorful new design is blooming 

in the PepArt line of salt and 

pepper mills from William Bounds 

Ltd. PepArt Posy Mills feature a 

whimsical design with a round top, 

gently curving body and scalloped 

tulip base. Made of high-quality 

birch wood, and painted in bright 

colors, spots and stripes, the 

new mills feature the patented 

William Bounds ceramic milling 

mechanism that crushes sea salt 

and peppercorns, producing 

consistent results to ensure 

maximum flavor release. Because 

there are no interlocking parts, the 

mill is guaranteed to never jam or 

wear out. For full convenience 

wherever salt or pepper is needed, 

a fully adjustable knob at the top 

of the mill allows the user to choose 

the right grind from extra coarse 

to extra fine. 

Designed by artist Robert Wilhelm, 

the Posy Mills are available in 

three bright color combinations: 

green/blue, red/black, yellow/orange. 

Suggested Retail Price: $60 each 

William Bounds LTD. 

[tel] 800-473-0504 

[fax] 310-375-0756 

www.wmboundsltd.com 

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AmericasMart 

Debuts New 14th 

Floor of Building 

One in July 

Atlanta – AmericasMart Atlanta expands 

their Home category with another new 

space, the 14th floor of Building One, set 

to debut at the Atlanta International Gift 

& Home Furnishings Market® on July 8. 

The 14th floor opens with sophisticated 

interiors and a rich, understated 

environment setting the stage for the 

nearly 100,000 square feet of high-end 

designer home furnishings and accessories 

showrooms opening in July. 

Located at the center of the AmericasMart 

Home product mix, the new 14th floor 

becomes the nexus for an entire building 

of home product, including the home 

furnishings temporaries on floor two; the 

area rug center on floors three through 

six; home furnishings temporaries on floors 

seven and eight; the home accents and 

fine linens center on nine and 10; home 

furnishings and accessories on floors 11- 

15; and the holiday, floral & home décor 

center on floors 16-20. 

Joining 14th-floor flagship exhibitor 

Century Furniture and its new 3,200- 

square-foot showroom are: 

AMERICASMART (cont. from page 1) 

The investment in the new 

Gourmet/Housewares center exceeded 

their goals according to spokesperson Kristi 

Forbes, executive vice president of sales for 

AmericasMart. “The investment was a 

complete success,” she said. “I interacted 

with many buyers in January, and they told 

me that we got it right, that we were 

innovative. The cooking demonstrations 

and other events created excitement. 

January was a good show, and we walked 

away with a lot of momentum.” 

When asked how the market has changed 

with the investment in new space, Forbes 

said, “It’s been interesting. We didn’t focus on 

housewares before, but now that we’ve made 

this investment and are actually labeling a 

floor as housewares, we’ve created synergy. 

I’ve been here 17 years and I know that 

overlapping different types of components 

such as housewares, gourmet food, gift and 

tabletop is really important,” added Forbes. 

For the July market, the Gourmet Kitchen 

will be the center of activity. Forbes 

explained that the market exhibitors will be 

using the kitchen as a platform to build 

events. The exhibitors will be cosponsoring 

events at the market (See Events 

Sidebar for schedule.) Forbes wants everyone 

to know that the kitchen belongs to the 

exhibitors as well as the market. Events 

should be taking place non-stop in the 

kitchen throughout the market. 

Attendees to the July market will also have 

the opportunity to participate in product 

giveaways. The Gourmet Raffle will pick 

a daily winner and will offer such prizes as 

a Viking Food Processor, a designer knife 

set, a Le Creuset Round French Oven and 

a Jura Capresso ENA 4 Espresso Machine. 

Addressing the current economic 

downturn, Forbes believes buyers and 

exhibitors are optimistic that they will see 

signs that the economy is starting to turn 

in a better direction for July. “Things may 

be happening slowly this spring, but they 

are beginning to creep up.” she said. 

Forbes wrapped up and said, “We want 

everyone to know that we have new 

companies and we’re growing. When people 

think about gourmet and housewares, we 

want them to say, ‘We can’t not go to 

AmericasMart.’” She also predicted, “Our 

January 2010 market will be gangbusters.” 

The Atlanta International Gift & 

Home Furnishings Market® 

Permanent Showrooms: July 8-15 

Temporary Exhibits: July 10-14 

Permanent Showrooms 

July 8-9, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Wednesday-Thursday 

July 10-11, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Friday-Saturday* Order ‘Til Eight! 

July 12-15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Sunday-Wednesday 

*Showrooms are open until 8 p.m. and 

offer refreshments and entertainment. 

Temporary Booths 

July 10-13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Friday-Monday* 

July 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Tuesday 

*Building One, Floor 2 closes on Monday 

at 6 p.m. 

• Ambella Home Collection, Inc., newly 

located and expanded to 8,200 square 

feet of handcrafted furniture. 

• Chelsea House, Inc., newly expanded to 

6,000 square feet home furnishings and 

accessories. 

• Currey & Company, Inc., now with 

5,000 square feet of lighting and 

accessories. 

• Designs By Bree, Inc., together 

with Touch of France, in the 

newly expanded 1,000-square-foot 

showroom of old world lighting 

fixtures and furniture. 

• Charles Ray’s 11,700 square feet of 

furnishings featuring Key City, 

Sherrill, Hickory White, Hekman, 

Bernhardt, Henredon and others— 

offering hundreds of silhouettes and 

more than 10,000 fabric and leather 

choices, especially for the interior 

design trade. 

• Eddy West, occupying 1,500 square 

feet and showcasing custom home 

furnishings and case goods. 

• New Growth Designs in nearly 1,000 

square feet, featuring life-like 

finished florals. 

Tyler Florence entertains attendees during a January market cooking demonstration in the new 

Gourmet Kitchen, located on the eighth floor at AmericasMart Atlanta. 

Gourmet Kitchen Event Schedule 

Thursday, July 9 

Noon–2 p.m. 

Increase Your Sales by Effective In-Store 

Demonstrations with Clay Pot Cooking 

Presented by Atlanta Chef Mary Moore, 

owner of Cook’s Warehouse. 

3:30–4:30 p.m. 

If the Wine Matters, So Does the Glass 

Sponsored by Bottega del Vino Crystal 

Friday, July 10 

11 a.m.–Noon 

Pressure Cook with David DiCorpo 

Sponsored by Ben Tally & Associates 

1–3 p.m. 

Modern Comfort Food 

Presented by Atlanta Chef Jay Swift 

of a 4th & Swift 

3:30–4:30 p.m. 

Knife Skills 101 

Sponsored by CeraChef/The Ryan Group 

5–6 p.m. 

Selling Tea 101 

Sponsored by Sterling Tea 

Saturday, July 11 

10–11 a.m. 

Chef George Stella is 

In the Kitchen with Kids! 

Sponsored by Cookbook 

Marketplace & Delectable Samplings 

Noon–2 p.m. 

Great Grilling! 

Chef TBD 

3–4 p.m. 

Cookie Decorating Extravaganza 

Sponsored by The Ryan Group 

4–6 p.m. 

All in Good Taste 

Enjoy the best in culinary samplings 

while sipping wine. 

Registration 

July 8-9 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 

July 10-11 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 

July 12- 5 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Sunday, July 12 

10–11 a.m. 

Brew-ology 

Sponsored by Synergy 

Noon–1 p.m. 

For the Love of Southern Cooking 

Sponsored by Ben Tally & Associates 

2–3 p.m. 

Coffee—How To Make It Profitable 

Sponsored by Delectable Samplings 

3:30–5 p.m. 

Asian Cooking 

Presented by Chef Helen Chen 

Sponsored by Harold Imports Company, 

Inc. & Dugan-Bliss 

AmericasMart Showrooms 

July 8-15 


CUISIPRO’S CLICK-N-SIP 

For long or short trips, drive time has 

been made much less frustrating with 

the new Cuisipro Click-n-Sip. The 13- 

ounce Click-n-Sip travel mug is 

designed for sipping or drinking rather 

then spilling. The magic is in the spill 

proof lid. The simple, one-handed push 

button that opens and closes the lid 

is located in the center of the lid, so it 

is easy to find without looking at it. 

Even better is how easy it is to drink 

from this mug since the drinking hole 

is always in position. A coffee drinker 

doesn’t have to align the drinking 

hole with his or her mouth before 

taking a sip because he or she can sip 

from anywhere around the lid. The 

360-degree drinking hole feature is 

convenient, prevents spills and 

distractions. This same feature allows 

the mug to be refilled without taking 

the lid off. If the open and close button 

is pushed to open, coffee or other 

beverages can be poured into the 

top. Just tilt mug. This Click-n-Sip travel 

mug fits into most car cup holders 

and the lid disassembles for cleaning. 

The mug and lid can be cleaned in 

the dishwasher top shelf. The travel 

mug is backed by a 25-year warranty. 


Cuisipro 

[tel] 302-326-4802 

[fax]302-326-4810 

[email] sales@cuisipro.com 

www.cuisipro.com 

FAGOR’S DOUBLE 

PORTABLE INDUCTION COOKTOP 

Fagor America introduced a Double 

Portable Induction Cooktop at the 

International Home + Housewares 

Show in March. The unit, which features 

two independent induction cooking 

zones in one appliance, expands on 

the success of Fagor’s original Portable 

Induction Cooktop. The cooktop also 

offers notable features such as a builtin 

timer, digital touch controls and the 

added security of a child safety lock 

feature. The cooktop surface is 

constructed from high quality heat 

and shock resistant ceramic glass. 

Available in July. 


Fagor 

[tel] 800-207-0806 

[fax] 201-804-9898 

[email] christine@fagoramerica.com 

www.fagoramerica.com 

NORPRO’S GRAIN GRINDER 

Everybody wants to eat healthy. 

Norpro’s Grain Grinder helps being 

healthy cheaper and fun. Grind 

wheat, rye, barley, buckwheat, corn, 

rice, millet, soy, beans, peas, alfalfa 

and any other dry seed or legume. 

Their grinder has a chrome finish and 

highly tempered steel rollers. Hopper, 

catching container, handle, clamp 

and cleaning brush are included. 

Instructions and recipes included. 

Norpro, Inc. 

[tel] 425-261-1000 

[email] sales@norpro.com 

www.norpro.com 

EMILE HENRY’S GLAZED PITCHER 

Invite color and style to the kitchen 

and the table with the new Emile 

Henry pitcher glazed in the colors of 

sand, slate, sky and figue. This urban 

bistro styled pitcher with simple 

geometric lines is made from all 

natural Burgundy clay and is 

designed for both hot and cold 

beverages. Made from the same 

materials and using the same process 

as used in the creation of Emile Henry 

ovenware, the pitcher is so durable 

and heat resistant that it withstands 

the rigors of kitchen use unlike most 

ceramic or stoneware pitchers that 

ROYAL COPENHAGEN’S 

PINK FLOWER MUGS 

To celebrate the 230th anniversary of 

Blue Flower Curved design, Royal 

Copenhagen is introducing two mugs 

in a striking pink—the color of universal 

love and friendship. Just like Blue 

Flower, the mugs are assembled, 

painted and glazed by hand, making 

every piece unique. The mugs are 

dishwasher and microwave safe. 

Royal Copenhagen 

[tel] 845-454-4442 

[email] fso@royalcopenhagen.com 

www.royalcopenhagen.com 

chip or crack easily. The pitcher retains 

heat or cold temperatures longer 

then metal, glass or stoneware 

pitchers and it is dishwasher safe. It 

also fits nicely in a refrigerator door. 

The one-quart pitcher features a 

precise pouring spout and a 

gracefully curved handle that fits 

easily in the hand and offers balance. 


Emile Henry 

[tel] 302-326-4800 

[fax] 302-326-4810 

[email] info@emilehenryusa.com 

www.emilehenryusa.com 

SMITH’S PULL-THRU SHARPENER 

Smith’s new Santoku Pull-Thru Knife 

Sharpener features preset crossed 

ceramic rods that provide the perfect 

angle every time for edge 

maintenance and a razor-sharp finish 

when sharpening double-beveled 

Santoku/Asian knives. The Extra-Fine 

(white) ceramic rods and the Fine 

(brown) ceramic rods offer two stages 

of sharpening. The functional design 

incorporates an ergonomic, soft grip 

handle for comfort and control and 

non-slip rubber base for safety. Smith’s 

model #50033 is part of the new 

EdgeWare product line for home 

and kitchen. 


Smith’s, The Edge Experts ® 

[tel] 800-221-4156 

[fax] 501-321-9232 

[email] rcowen@smithsedge.com 

www.smithsedge.com 

PYREX ® BRAND KITCHENWARE 

The Pyrex brand introduces Pyrex 

Kitchenware, a collection of premium, 

measuring devices and utensils. With 

a crisp, contemporary design, Pyrex 

Kitchenware offers more than 30 

”smarter” utensils combining form, 

function, utility, convenience and 

comfort. The Pyrex Balloon Whisk, 

pictured, features a combination of 

plain stainless steel wires and wires 

over molded with flexible silicone to 

help keep food from sticking and for 

scraping down bowl edges. The 

double balloon shape is ideal for 

whipping eggs and cream. The large 

bulbous shape makes whisking a 

breeze and cleanup very easy. 


$6.99-$17.99 per each piece of the 

Kitchenware Collection 

Pyrex/World Kitchen 

[tel] 800-999-3436 

[email] johnsonhe@worldkitchen.com 

www.worldkitchen.com 

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DISPLAYS (cont. from page 1) 

The specialty kitchenware store also offers 

customers food, textiles, dinnerware and 

glassware, and hosts cooking courses, 

private parties and events in its 12-person 

Viking Demonstration Kitchen. 

Aside from ordering many CDU’s for 

food items and gadgets, Hartwick said she 

also houses permanent displays in-store. 

“Most of my gondolas/end caps and other 

shelving units are permanent displays,” she 

said. “We do have display units such as 

large/small cubes, tables and butcher block 

islands that we move around throughout 

the store.” 

Televisions can also entice customers to 

check out the products. “We have 

televisions located throughout the store 

to assist us in selling merchandise,” 

Hartwick said. In her store, Hartwick 

uses a product DVD for companies such 

as Microplane, Kyocera Cutlery, Shun 

Cutlery, Aeropress, PEK Preservino, Viking 

Stand Mixers, Fresh Wave Room 

Deodorizers, KitchenAid Stand Mixers, 

Jura Capresso and more. 

Kyocera Everything 

Peelers, Zyliss gadets, 

OXO angled mini 

measure, Progressive Sili 

Basting Brush–Bottle 

Topper, Fire & 

Flavor–Turkey Brining 

Mix (which is a holiday 

item) and Grandmas Spot 

Remover among others. 

Although Hartwick 

sees disposable product 

CDU’s as the current, 

“hot” trend for displays, 

“these items, for me, are just a part of 

my overall merchandising plan—I would 

never look at getting rid of my other 

displays,” she said. 

Housing merchandising displays are 

important for both the retailer and the 

customer, Hartwick said. “I believe that 

what draws a customer is color, a DVD 

running and clean/concise merchandising,” 

she said. “If they (customers) are interested 

they can easily pick up the items and put 

them in their basket…” 

(POP) displays—are seen on the market, 

but “definitely in the last five years there’s 

been an increase in attention to design of 

disposable displays, a real focus on use and 

classical appeal. Design has become more 

and more a part of that,” she said. 

Based in Russellville, Ark., Microplane just 

last year added POP displays to its 

merchandising display lineup in order to 

focus on the use and features of products. 

Earlier this year, at the International 

Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, 

Microplane unveiled five POP displays for 

its Premium Classic Zester/Grater, 

Premium Classic Medium Ribbon Grater, 

Premium Classic Spice Grater, and 

Ultimate Citrus Tool. The table-size, 

portable displays have bright and bold 

graphics with food images highlighting 

each tools function. The displays include 

the Ultimate Citrus Tool POP, Spice 

POP, Chocolate POP, Cheese POP and 

Citrus POP. 

“We heard from retailers that want a 

small amount of products to display,” 

Moore said regarding why Microplane 

introduced the new displays. “All (POP 

displays) are focused on specific uses for 

individual products. 

Microplane’s POP Displays. 

Linda Arnesen, president of Linden 

Sweden, Inc., said, “Late last year, we came 

out with three new displays, one being our 

small tulip spice grinder. It’s made out of 

cardboard and tiered, square with a header 

card; the header card is four-color and 

shows the product in use. It’s key in retail 

because it shows the consumer how to use 

the product.” 

Like Microplane’s Moore, Arnesen agrees 

that displays showing the product, its 

function, how to use it attract not only 

retailers, but consumers alike. 

“This display (tulip) shows the pretty gift 

box of the spice grinder, and shows the 

grinder nicely,” Arnesen said, “so it reveals 

the product very well to the consumer at a 

glance. And that’s key, its quickly 

identifying what the product is and what 

it will do for them and how to use it easily.” 

A retailer herself for more than 20 years, 

Arnesen said having merchandising 

displays that showcase the product 

effectively is important for the retailer 

“because they’re busy people,” she said. “It’s 

easier for them (retailers) if you get a 

CDU that sells the product rather than 

them standing next to it explaining how 

to use the product.” 

Hartwick’s, based in Eugene, Ore., offers an assortment of specialty kitchenware items, cooking 

classes, events and more. 

“Before we’d have products that are average 

sellers,” Moore added, “but with the POP 

displays, it improves the sale of products 

in the display.” 

Arnesen added that merchandising 

displays should be “eye-catching, attractive 

and informative.” 

“If the company has a DVD, we try and 

highlight the product for a two- to fourweek 

period at one of our television 

displays. These displays help us immensely, 

because it is as if we have another 

salesperson on the floor,” Hartwick added. 

With an array of CDU’s throughout 

the store, Hartwick said her “top sellers” 

for CDU’s include Chef'n Palm Peelers, 

In addition to merchandising displays 

making a store organized for customers to 

shop, Hartwick added, they also “keep 

stores exciting for customers,” she said. 

“It’s all about catching their attention.” 

Melissa Moore, Microplane kitchen 

marketing and public relations coordinator, 

said both permanent and disposable 

displays—CDU’s or point of purchase 

Aside from Microplane’s POP displays 

showcasing a product’s function and 

features, the displays also keep product 

lines in one location. “For our product line, 

it’s ideal to have the entire product line 

available in one location,” Moore said. “It’s 

building our brand and it also helps retailers 

because it allows them to monitor the 

inventory better and display the product. 

“It gives us a better placement within the 

stores,” Moore added, and “that’s always the 

goal, but it’s also an aid to have the retailers 

sell the products.” 

Moore said that new “eye-catching and 

appealing” pizza cutter and peeler displays 

will be available this month. 

Linden Sweden’s Tulip Spice Grinders. 

Linden Sweden, an Edina, Minn.-based 

kitchenware company, provides retailers 

with disposable, counter and shelf displays. 

Hartwick’s uses television displays to play 

product DVD's throughout the store to 

attract customers. 


PROGRESSIVE’S 

MAGNETIC MEASURING DUET 

Progressive International introduces 

the Magnetic Measuring Duet. Made 

of polypropylene, steel and a magnet, 

the measuring duet allows you to 

easily measure and pour small 

amounts of liquids. A magnet holds 

the set together in the stacked or 

nested position. The top read 

CUISIPRO’S HERB KEEPER 

The Cuisipro Herb Keeper stores and 

keeps fresh herbs fresh longer, in some 

cases up to two weeks longer. Herbs 

need fresh water, refrigeration and a 

little space to remain fresh, colorful 

and crisp. The Cuisipro Herb Keeper is 

designed to fit refrigerator door 

shelves. The clear plastic container is 

9.5 inches tall and 4.75 inches in 

diameter, and holds large, grocery 

store or farm market sized, bunches of 

herbs. A knob on the lid makes it 

simple to lift up the suspended tray to 

fill the herb container with about an 

inch of water. Herb bunches are 

inserted into the slots on the tray. The 

suspended tray allows the herb stems 

to hydrate while the herb leaves are 

above the water, not in the water. The 

suspended tray also lifts up and out of 

the way so the container can be filled 

with fresh water easily and so herbs 

can be accessed. The new Cuisipro 

Herb Keeper should be hand washed. 

It is backed by a 25-year warranty. 


Cuisipro 

[tel] 302-326-4802 

[fax] 302-326-4810 

[email] sales@cuisipro.com 

www.cuisipro.com 

measurement includes ounces, 

teaspoons, tablespoons and milliliters. 

Dishwasher safe. Available in a 

counter display unit as well. 

Progressive International Corp. 

[tel] 800-426-7101 

[fax] 253-852-2611 

[email] ahawkins@progressiveintl.com 

www.progressiveintl.com 

NESPRESSO CITIZ 

ESPRESSO MACHINES 

The new Nespresso CitiZ espresso 

machines take their inspiration from 

the streets of major cities around 

the globe. Designed in a slim format 

to easily fit into smaller urban 

spaces, the machines are available 

in 1960s White, Limousine Black, Fire 

Engine Red and Steel Gray. 

Nespresso is launching two 

machines in North America: the 

Nespresso CitiZ, a single-head 

automatic espresso machine and 

ZOJIRUSHI’S ELECTRIC KETTLE 

Zojirushi introduces its first Electric 

Kettle, designed by internationally 

known artist Toshiyuki Kita. The body of 

the unit has extra insulation to keep 

the outer layer cool to the touch. The 

lid’s design and locking mechanism 

protects against accidental spills while 

reducing the amount of steam 

emitted from the unit. 

the Nespresso CitiZ & Milk, a single 

head automatic espresso machine 

with a built-in fresh milk frother. 

The Citiz machines feature the 

Nespresso brewing unit with 19-bar 

high-pressure pump. An automatic 

power-save feature reduces energy 

consumption. 

Suggested Retail Price: $279-$349 

Nespresso USA 

[tel] 212-755-0585 

[email] tradesupport@nespresso.com 

www.nespresso.com 

AMCO HOUSEWORKS’ 

PERFECT ARTICHOKE COOKER 

Amco Houseworks introduces the 

Perfect Artichoke Cooker. Steaming 

an artichoke is the ideal cooking 

method for maintaining the highnutrient 

content of the vegetable. 

Use the holder to position an 

artichoke in the pot, cover and 

steam. The Artichoke Cooker is 

chrome plated. 

Amco Houseworks 

[tel] 877-310-9102 

[fax] 847-968-3899 

amcohouseworks@focuspg.com 

www.amcohouseworks.com 

OLISO’S 

NEW VACUUM SEALER MODEL 

The New Frisper Universal Vacuum 

Sealer System features professionalgrade 

bags with re-closable tops. This 

sleek and ultra-compact Frisper 

makes airtight storage a snap. Simply 

fill the zipper-top bag, close the zipper, 

place in the Frisper, click the lid shut 

and watch as it goes to work. The 

Frisper keeps food fresh up to five 

times longer than other storage 

methods, preserving taste, texture and 

nutrients. The new FF600 model 

includes a canister port for use 

with accessories, including new 

flexible containers for storage and 

organization. It also includes an 

auto-stop feature which allows multitasking 

while the Frisper is in use. The 

unit will automatically stop, and an 

indicator will flash when seal is 

complete. The zipper-top bags are recloseable 

and reusable more than 10 

times. Bags are freezer, refrigerator, 

microwave, stove-top and dishwashersafe. 

The kit includes Frisper, universal 

accessories attachment; 1,1-quart 

flexible container; 1, 1-gallon flexible 

container; 3, 1-quart Vac-Snap bags; 

and 2, 1-gallon Vac-Snap bags. 


Oliso 

[tel] 415-864-7600 

[fax] 415-864-7100 

[email] sales@oliso.com 

www.oliso.com 

An automatic shut off after boiling 

protects against boiling dry. The kettle 

has a durable all stainless steel interior 

with concealed heating element. The 

wide opening makes it easy to fill and 

clean. The 1,300 watt electric kettle 

quickly boils up to 34 ounces of water. 


Zojirushi America Corporation 

[tel] 310-769-1900 

[fax] 310-323-5522 

www.zojirushi.com 

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HEALTHWORKS 

LOW-PRESSURE COOKER 

The new HealthWorks Low- 

Pressure Speed Cooker offers 

safe pot-opening during cooking. 

Ingredients can be added and 

stirred, just like with a traditional pot. 

There is no need to wait for the 

pressure to release. 

The Low-Pressure Speed Cooker 

uses both pressure and trapped 

steam to cut down on cooking time, 

which saves energy and lets 

consumers quickly create healthy, 

delicious meals. The Low-Pressure 

Speed Cooker is energy-efficient— 

it has a hard-anodized aluminum 

body that heats the cooker evenly 

and quickly—and works up to 

30-percent faster than traditional 

cooking methods. 

Safety features are key on the Low- 

Pressure Speed Cooker: The knob 

on the lid features heat-resistant 

silicone, and the pressure regulator 

valves and safety valve keep 

pressure levels secure. The lid 

features a unique glass window with 

rolled edge to show cooking in 

progress and secure the glass under 

pressure. Silicone gaskets properly 

seal the lid to build low pressure. 


$29.99/6-quart; $39.99/8-quart 

Lifetime Brands 

[tel] 800-252-3390 

[fax] 516-683-6161 

lisa.lochner@lifetimebrands.com 

www.lifetimebrands.com 

AMERICAN METALCRAFT’S 

BLACK WOODEN SERVING BOARDS 

These new Black Wooden Serving 

Boards from American Metalcraft 

feature indentations to fit a 

variety of sauce cups with square or 

rounded bases. 

Five different Serving Boards are 

available: an 18-inch round that fits 

18 porcelain egg shaped sauce 

cups, two rectangular boards that 

fit either three or six porcelain egg 

shaped cups, a four-compartment 

square board or an eightcompartment 

rectangular board— 

both fit one-inch porcelain cups with 

flared sides or two-inch porcelain 

cups with straight sides. 

American Metalcraft 

[tel] 800-333-9133 

[email] info@amnow.com 

www.amnow.com 

LIFETIME BRANDS’ 

ONE-HANDED MANDOLINE 

With a simple squeeze from just one 

hand, home chefs can quickly slice, 

grate or julienne vegetables and 

cheese using Lifetime Brands’ new 

One-Handed Mandoline Slicer. With 

the One-Handed Mandoline Slicer, 

there is no need for handling sharp 

knives. Simply select one of the three 

blades, place a vegetable or block of 

cheese into the food chamber and 

squeeze to shred or slice directly over 

a plate or a bowl. 

The One-Handed Mandoline Slicer 

is dishwasher safe, and it features an 

ergonomic handle for comfort. All of 

the stainless steel blades are safe 

and easy to change and clean 

because they are surrounded by 

durable ABS plastic. A blade storage 

case is also included. 


Lifetime Brands 

[tel] 800-252-3390 

[fax] 516-683-6161 

lisa.lochner@lifetimebrands.com 

www.lifetimebrands.com 

ISI NORTH AMERICA’S 

PRO TONGS 

Designed with the professional chef 

in mind and now available to home 

cooks, Pro Tongs by iSi North America 

are made of stainless steel and 

feature a work area with three 

different multifunctional edges. 

The smoothly scalloped edge is 

gentle for handling delicate foods, 

such as fresh fruits and pastries 

while avoiding perforating the food. 

A straight side allows for accurate 

control of small items and is great 

for precise tasks such as deboning 

fish filets. The jagged edge ensures 

a firm grasp of foods that can 

be difficult to pick up, such as 

sautéed vegetables or pasta. 

These tongs also open up into two 

different positions—a narrow 

position to handle large quantities 

or bigger food items. Available in 

three different sizes: 9-inch, 12-inch 

and 16-inch. 

Suggested Retail Price: $20-$30 

iSi North America 

[tel] 973-227-2426, 800-447-2426 

[fax] 973-227-9140 

customerservice@isinorthamerica.com 

www.isinorthamerica.com 


t o m a r k e t 

DuPont Engineers New Teflon ® Cookware Coatings 

Wilmington, Del. – DuPont announced 

that their new DuPont Teflon® Platinum 

Plus coating system is due to become 

commercially available later in the year. 

Engineered to be more durable, the coating 

will be manufactured from dispersions 

made without PFOA. 

According to a prepared statement, the 

Teflon Platinum Plus coating system uses 

“a new, proprietary and patented technology 

that provides a 50 percent improvement in 

scratch resistance, compared to the current 

Teflon Platinum coating.” 

In a company press release, Christa Kaiser, 

business manager, DuPont Teflon Finishes, 

said, “DuPont has taken Teflon coatings to 

a new level of performance. Teflon 

Platinum Plus is the most durable, highperformance 

Teflon branded non-stick 

coating available from Dupont. With 

enhanced scratch resistance, Teflon 

Platinum Plus is metal-utensil safe and 

designed to look newer longer.” 

In addition to Teflon Platinum Plus, all of 

the Teflon branded spray coatings have 

been engineered with the intent to provide 

improved durability. Specifically, the 

abrasion resistance of Teflon® Classic, 

Teflon® Select and Teflon® Platinum 

coatings have been “significantly 

improved.” These coatings will also be 

manufactured from dispersions made 

without PFOA. 

“We have improved our entire Teflon 

branded coatings portfolio to deliver on 

consumers’ demand for more durable 

non-stick cookware at all price points. 

We believe that more durable, longer 

lasting non-stick coatings increase the 

functional life of non-stick cookware, 

which results in the need for fewer 

replacement pans. Fewer pans produced 

means less waste, which offers consumers 

a more sustainable cookware option and a 

better cooking experience,” said Kaiser. 

“These new coatings make peoples’ lives 

simpler and easier, bringing the Teflon 

brand promise to life.” 

Speakers Will Address Trends, Economy 

During June Market at Dallas Market Center 

Dallas – Dallas Market Center announced 

the keynote and guest speaker for the 

Dallas Total Home & Gift Market taking 

place June 24-30. 

Bryan Dodge of Dodge Development, Inc. 

will present the keynote address: “How to 

Recession Proof Your Business for 2009.” 

Dodge encourages business owners, buyers 

and salespeople not to let the current 

market conditions deflate a positive 

attitude. He hopes to eliminate frustration 

and stress with a motivating lecture on 

topics including how to bring chemistry 

back to your team, remain focused on what 

matters and take ownership of change. 

As a professional speaker, radio personality 

and author, Dodge made more than 250 

appearances last year alone, inspiring 

audiences with his presentations on topics 

such as personal and professional 

development, success habits of the wealthy 

and leadership principles. Dodge’s program 

will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 2 

p.m. in the Hall of Nations, first floor, 

World Trade Center (WTC). 

Special guest speaker Leatrice Eiseman, 

the executive director of the Pantone 

Color Institute, will present “Color and 

Design Trends: De-mystifying Future 

Forecasts.” She will explain the divergent 

influences on customers as well as discuss 

upcoming trends and color palettes and 

the reasons behind them. Eiseman is an 

award-winning color specialist who has 

been called “America’s color guru.” Her 

world-renowned expertise has helped 

companies make the best color decisions 

for product development, brand imaging, 

Web sites, packaging, point of purchase 

and interior/exterior design. Eiseman 

has authored six books on color and 

frequently appears in magazines and on 

television for her various works. 

Eiseman’s seminar will take place on 

Friday, June 26 at noon in the Seminar 

Suite, WTC 9065. Box lunches will 

be available. 

Dallas Market Center will offer a range of 

special events throughout market, including 

discovery tours, seminars, daily new buyer 

orientations, hospitalities and networking 

parties. See a complete list of special events 

at www.dallasmarketcenter.com. 

Each June, Dallas Market Center hosts the 

Total Home & Gift Market ( June 24-30) 

featuring multiple markets held 

simultaneously so that buyers may 

select from the widest range of product 

categories: Dallas Holiday & Home 

Expo ( June 24-30), Dallas International 

Lighting Market ( June 25-28) and 

the FINDS Dallas Temp Show ( June 

26-29). The Total Home & Gift 

Market offers more than 25,000 lines of 

gift products, decorative accessories, 

lighting, floral, gourmet, furniture, toys, 

seasonal items and more. 

Showrooms will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 

6 p.m. each day, with participating showrooms 

offering extended hours until 8 p.m. on Friday. 

Visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com for the 

most up-to-date market information. 

Attendees may contact the Dallas Market 

Center’s in-house travel agency Market 

Travel®, for substantial travel and hotel 

discounts by calling 800-DAL-MKTS. 

Kingarthurflour.com Receives 

‘Multichannel Merchant’ Award 

Norwich, VT – Kingarthurflour.com, 

online home of America’s oldest flour 

company, won the top award in the food 

category at the 2009 MCM Awards 

from the Direct Marketing Association 

and Multichannel Merchant. Winners 

were announced at the Annual Conference 

for Catalog & Multichannel Merchants 

in New Orleans, La., May 6. 

“Our mission for 

kingarthurflour.com 

reflects the core 

values of King 

Arthur Flour: 

‘To build 

vibrant 

communities, 

at the local, 

national, and 

global levels, 

through the 

creative, sharing 

art of baking.’ 

Focusing our online 

efforts on education, inspiration, and 

community has transformed our site and far 

exceeded our expectations,” said Halley 

Silver, director of eCommerce. “We are 

thrilled and honored that Multichannel 

Merchant has named kingarthurflour.com 

the top online food retailer this year.” 

The MCM Awards are the top honors 

for business-to-business and businessto-consumer 

multichannel marketers, 

recognizing superior print 

catalogs and Web sites 

from around the globe. 

Kingarthurflour.com and 

other competitors 

were evaluated on 

creative, merchandising, 

copy, customer 

service/navigation and 

marketing execution. King 

Arthur Flour’s catalog and 

Web site were finalists in 

several categories for the 

second year in a row. 

URBAN ACCENTS 

Urban Accents, Chicago, introduces 

Fall Pantry Line, which includes a new 

stand-alone brine blend and standalone 

brine bag. Its three fall rubs have 

been repackaged in tent cards. 

Perfect Pork includes a sweet and 

savory cedar blend for the other white 

meat. Luscious Lamb combines 

fennel, cumin and coriander for a 

bold Grecian blend. Gourmet 

Gobbler is a smoked herb and 

peppercorn seasoning that dresses 

up a holiday bird. 

Also new are Fruit Grillers, two 

seasonings for grilling fruit. Fiery 

Pineapple Fruit Griller features a hot 

North African blend of paprika, chili 

pepper, garlic and ginger, and Sizzling 

Peach Fruit Griller combines 

coriander, cumin and cinnamon with 

an overtone of mint. 

Each Fruit Griller has a suggested retail 

price of just $3.99 and contains 

enough seasoning for up to eight 

servings of fruit. 

Urban Accents 

[tel] 773-528-9515 

www.urbanaccents.com 

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RÖSLE’S 

STAINLESS STEEL/SILICONE WHISKS 

Rösle presents three stainless steel and 

silicone, commercial quality whisks. 

These stainless steel whisks feature a 

silicone coating that won’t slip, tear or 

wear off the stainless steel wires if 

punctured making these silicone 

whisks durable enough for food 

service and heavy home cooking. The 

silicone coated Egg Whisk, Flat Whisk 

and Spiral Whisks are 10.5-inches long 

and available in black only. 

2009 TRADE SHOW 

CALENDAR 

JUNE 2009 

2-4 Licensing International Expo, 

Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 

Las Vegas, NV, 212-951-6612, 

www.licensingexpo.com 

15-17 NEOCON World’s Trade Fair, 

The Merchandise Mart, 

Chicago, IL, 800-677-MART, 

www.merchandisemart.com 

HANDPRESSO ® 

ESPRESSO MACHINE 

Handpresso announces the 

expansion of its range of manual 

espresso machines with an outdoor 

set. Handpresso has paid attention 

to every detail of this streamlined bag, 

combining elegance and mobility. 

This bag allows you to prepare and 

serve the perfect espresso wherever 

you are. The outdoor set contains 

the small, portable and manual 

espresso machine called Handpresso 

Wild. To make the coffee ceremony 

even more enjoyable in the most 

unusual places, the bag provides four 

unbreakable cups, a thermos-flask 

(for your hot water) and two small 

napkins. Coffee pods, sugar and 

spoons fit in the flap. 

Handpresso distributed by Importika 

[tel] 888-389-4123 

[email] todd@importika.com 

www.importika.com 

www.handpresso.com 

CHEF’SCHOICE ® 

PRONTO MANUAL SHARPENER 

Easy to use, quiet and extremely fast, 

the new Chef’sChoice Pronto Manual 

Diamond Hone ® Sharpener 464 

quickly puts an extremely sharp and 

long-lasting edge with lots of bite on 

straight edge and serrated knives. 

This two-stage sharpener features 

100 percent diamond abrasives and 

precise bevel angle control for a 

20-degree edge. The Chef’sChoice 

Pronto applies an extremely sharp 

double bevel edge with microscopic 

“teeth” along the cutting edge. These 

tiny teeth provide the “bite” on the 

edge and work to engage and 

stabilize the food for effortless cutting. 


EdgeCraft Corporation 

[tel] 610-268-0500, 800-342-3255 

[email] service@edgecraft.com 

www.edgecraft.com 

TABLEFARE’S SPICECARE 

TableFare introduces SpiceCare, 

an elegantly simple, superbly 

functional spice storage solution 

that casual cooks and serious 

chefs will love. SpiceCare’s modular 

design accommodates every 

spice collection, large or small, 

and easily adapts to any kitchen 

space. The multiple sized containers 

snap together, keeping spices 

perfectly organized and easy 

to access. Ingenious features like 

a built in spoon leveler and labels 

that can transfer from one container 

to the next really set SpiceCare 

apart. It’s a new way to store and 

use spices, with usability you’ll love. 

The sleek stainless steel handles are 

well balanced for whisking and 

folding. The whisks are manufactured 

of 18/10 stainless steel and feature 

the Rösle trademarked hanging loop 

for kitchen rails. 

Rösle 

[tel] 302-326-4801 

[email] info@rosleusa.com 

www.rosleusa.com 

FRESHVAC’S NEW PRE LINE 

The vacuum sealing food storage 

company, Freshvac, is expanding their 

food storage line with the introduction 

of an entirely new line of 

products: Freshvac PRE, made from 

polypropylene, a BPA-free plastic. 

Freshvac PRE is a durable, affordable 

line of food storage containers 

featuring the patented Freshvac 

valve. Simply push out the air that 

spoils food, and seal in freshness. It’s 

perfect for the cost-conscious, ecofriendly 

family on-the-go. Dishwasher, 

microwave and freezer safe. 

The food storage category continues 

to grow steadily, especially during 

tough economic times, as families look 

for more ways to save money and 

reduce waste. Featuring the same 

freshness-sealing vacuum as the 

original lines, the long-awaited 

Freshvac PRE enters the market as 

Freshvac’s opening price point. 

Freshvac 

[tel] 952-836-2326 

[email] sarah@freshvac.com 

www.freshvac.com 

TableFare 

[tel] 888-998-2253 

[email] sales@tablefare.com 

www.tablefare.com 

24-30 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market 

Dallas Market Center, 

Dallas, TX, 800-DAL-MKTS, 

www.dallasmarketcenter.com 

JULY 2009 

3-7 Tendence Lifestyle, Collection 2009 

Frankfurt Fair & Exhibition Center, 

Frankfurt, Germany, 770-984-8016, 

www.messefrankfurt.com 

7-15 Atlanta International Gift & Home 

Furnishings Market, 

AmericasMart Atlanta, 

Atlanta, GA, 800-ATL-MART, 

www.americasmart.com 

17-20 California Gift Show, 

Los Angeles Convention Center, 

Los Angeles, CA, 213-362-5640, 

www.californiagiftshow.com 

19-22 Philadelphia Gift Show 

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 

Oaks, PA, 678-285-3976, 

www.www.urban-expo.com 

AUGUST 2009 

1-4 Orlando Gift Show 

Orange County Convention Center, 

Orlando, FL, 678-285-3976, 

www.orlandogiftshow.com 

8-10 The Gourmet Housewares Show, 

Moscone Center, 

San Francisco, CA, 914-421-3206, 

www.thegourmetshow.com 

15-20 New York International Gift Fair, 

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 

New York, NY, 800-272-SHOW, 

www.nyigf.com 

16-19 Alberta Gift Show, 

Northlands, 

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 800-633-8332, 

www.albertagiftshow.com 

SEPTEMBER 2009 

12-14 Atlanta Fall Gift & Home Furnishings 

Market and The Atlanta Gourmet Market ® 

AmericasMart Atlanta, 

Atlanta, GA, 800-ATL-MART, 

americasmart.com 

12-14 Dallas Total Home & Gift Market 

Dallas Market Center, 

Dallas, TX, 800-DAL-MKTS, 

www.dallasmarketcenter.com 

13-15 Fall L.A. Mart Market, 

LA Mart, 

Los Angeles, CA, 800-LAMART4, 

www.lamart.com 

OCTOBER 2009 

13-16 New York Tabletop Market, 

New York Showrooms, 41 Madison, 7 West 

34th, 230 Fifth Ave., 

New York, NY, 212-686-1203, 212-279-6063, 

800-698-5617, 

www.41madison.com, www.7wnewyork.com, 

www.230fifthave.com 


t o m a r k e t 

SustainAbility Program Returns to Summer 2009 NYIGF 

White Plains, NY – SustainAbility: design for 

a better world®, a special environmentallyfocused 

exhibit and educational program, 

will return to the summer New York 

International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) to 

demystify and facilitate “green” business 

practices for the gift and home industries. 

The summer 2009 program will include a 

curated SustainAbility display, showcasing 

some 175 environmentally-conscious and 

socially-responsible products and producers, 

and two “green”-themed seminars—one 

featuring environmental entrepreneur, media 

personality, author and retailer Josh Dorfman, 

“The Lazy Environmentalist,” and the other 

addressing organic beauty trends. 

“NYIGF launched its SustainAbility 

program three years ago to recognize and 

encourage the integration of environmental 

responsibility with profitable business 

practices,” said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF 

director and GLM senior vice president. 

“The phenomenal response–from both 

buyers and suppliers–signals that our 

industry is ready, willing and able to 

support the green movement.” 

The SustainAbility display will showcase 

global gift and home industry suppliers, whose 

products or production processes are ecofriendly, 

as well as companies whose business 

practices are socially responsible, philanthropic 

or fair-trade oriented. The exhibit is curated 

by Ilene Shaw of Shaw + Co! Productions 

and products must meet specific criteria in 

order to be included. Selection is based upon 

“green” products manufactured or constructed 

with only recycled, recyclable and/or 

sustainable materials; environmentallyfriendly 

production processes, or the use of 

alternative sources of energy in production; 

and socially-responsible business practices, 

meaning production by indigenous peoples, 

the creation of viable, sustainable trades and 

markets in developing communities 

worldwide, and/or the donation of percentage 

of product sales to not-for-profit organizations. 

Some 175 companies, representing a wide 

range of product categories–from jewelry to 

home accessories and personal care to 

children’s products–are expected to be featured 

in the display. A notable trend among 

summer 2009 applicants is the use of natural 

materials, including leaves, flowers, stones 

and plants. Notable participants include: 

• The “Peony” line from Bella Notte 

Linens (www.bellanottelinens.com), 

which includes duvet covers, coverlets, 

shams and throw pillows, all made 

from organic cotton and linen yarns. 

The renewable plants are grown and 

harvested without environmental toxins, 

and the company follows a sustainable 

manufacturing process. 

• Maple infant teethers from Maple 

Landmark, Inc. (www.maplelandmark 

.com), which replicate teethers used 

before plastic versions were manufactured. 

They are made from responsibly harvested 

hardwood maple, with no finishes, dyes 

or chemicals. 

• Embroidered belts by Indika 

(www.indikaimports.com), which are 

wearable art pieces created by women 

in Kutch, India, who make a living 

by selling their traditional handicrafts, 

helping them achieve economic 

independence. 

A full participant list, including detailed 

product descriptions, will be posted online 

at www.nyigf.com after June 30. 

In addition to the exhibit, a two-part seminar 

program will provide background on 

“green” consumer behavior, and offer 

suggestions for integrating and marketing 

sustainable merchandise. Both sessions 

will be held at the Jacob K. Javits 

Convention Center, with tickets costing $20 

in advance and $25 onsite. Advance 

registration is available online at 

www.nyigf.com/programs. 

On Monday, August 17, “It’s Easy Being 

Green: A Conversation with Josh 

Dorfman, The Lazy Environmentalist” will 

be presented from noon-1:30 p.m. Susan 

Szenasy, editor-in-chief of Metropolis 

Magazine, will interview Dorfman, 

environmental entrepreneur, media 

personality, author and retailer. The session 

will address easy, stylish and convenient 

ways to “green” a business. 

On Tuesday, August 18, Organic Beauty 

Editor-In-Chief/founding Editor Rona 

Berg will present “Mainstream Green…New 

Directions in Organic Beauty” from noon- 

1:30 p.m. Berg and a panel of retail and 

manufacturing experts will explore where 

consumers are getting their “green” product 

knowledge, what they are looking for and 

how they are using this information. 

NYIGF runs Saturday, August 15, through 

Thursday, August 20, at New York City’s 

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and 

Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94. Some 

30,000 attendees from all 50 states and 

around the world are expected to attend. 

For information and registration, 

visit www.nyigf.com. 

Tendence 2009 Features Three Trade Fairs 

Messe Frankfurt rings in the busiest 

time of the year–the autumn and 

Christmas season–in midsummer when 

Tendence International Frankfurt Autumn 

Fair turns Frankfurt am Main into a 

meeting place for the worldwide consumergoods 

sector and for the design-oriented 

retail trade from July 3-7. 

“Tendence is distinguished by an 

unparalleled range of products at the 

optimum time. But that’s not all: unlike 

any other consumer-goods fair in the 

second half of the year, Tendence stands 

for seminal design, the latest trends 

and valuable inspiration for the trade,” 

explained Nicolette Naumann, vice 

president of Messe Frankfurt. 

Tendence: 

The Platform for the Home and Giving 

For 2009, Tendence will be split into 

three trade fairs, Living, Giving and 

Collectione, plus the Passage section. 

With Living and Giving, Messe Frankfurt 

aims to sharpen the image of Tendence as 

the platform for products for the home and 

giving. The focus at the design-oriented 

Living trade fair (Halls 4.1, 4.2 and 6.1) is 

on products in the modern interior design 

category and includes accessories for the 

home, as well as home textiles, pictures, 

frames and lighting. The Giving trade fair 

(Halls 3, 5.1, 5.0 and 6.0) is devoted to 

presents, a subject that dominates the 

Advent and Christmas seasons and, 

therefore, almost the whole of the second 

half of the year. The range of exhibits at 

Giving also includes stationery, toys, arts 

and crafts, candles and gourmet presents. 

The trade fair is rounded off by genuine and 

costume jewelry, personal accessories, and 

beauty and wellness products. 

Collectione: 

Seasonal Decorations and 

Outdoor Articles for Big Business 

Collectione Preview Spring + Summer, 

which has been in Messe Frankfurt’s 

portfolio of events since 2005, is also held 

as a trade fair under the Tendence umbrella. 

At this year’s Collectione, exhibitors will 

present the trends for the coming spring 

and summer season, 2010, for the first 

time. This part of Tendence is intended to 

attract top decision makers and bulk buyers 

from retail chains, department stores, the 

floristry wholesale trade, DIY and homeimprovement 

centers and garden centers. 

At Collectione, visitors find a complete 

spectrum of annual decorations and gift 

articles, as well as a broad range of products 

for the balcony, garden and terrace. 

In the Passage section in Hall 9, overseas 

exhibitors present a range of home 

accessories, gift articles and products for the 

table, kitchen and household. 

Innovations, Trends and Design 

Studio Polka from Vienna and Studio 

Doshi/Levien from London are the 

‘Personal Shoppers’ for 2009 and will go on 

a tour of discovery at Tendence. Visitors will 

be able to see the results of their shopping 

expeditions–individual but nevertheless 

representative cross sections of the products 

to be seen at the fair–at a special trend area. 

A platform for up-and-coming designers at 

Tendence is ‘Talents’. Forty young designers 

and students have the chance to present 

their prototypes and small series to an 

audience of international experts and to 

make their first contacts. 

Another promotional event, ‘Next’, is aimed 

at young designers who have already gained 

some working experience in the sector and 

now want to get a firmer foothold. For 

young international companies with a 

design background, Next is an opportunity 

to intensify business contacts and become 

better known. Examples of classical design 

and fresh ideas from the motherlands of 

timeless design, Scandinavia, are to be found 

at the ‘Nordic Design’ area. 

ADVERTISER INDEX 

Chef Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 

Dydacomp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

fusionbrands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

George Little Management . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Harold Import Company . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

HTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 

Parrish’s Cake Dec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

Prodyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Revol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

SCI Scandicrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

Starfrit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

TAD Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Tribest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

Vic Firth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 

Zak Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

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IMUSA’s Tamaleras 

IN DEPTH: 

IMUSA USA Explains How to Stock a Latin Kitchen 

At the International Home + Housewares 

Show in March, IMUSA USA’s booth was 

filled with retailers looking for products 

to satisfy Latin cooks. With 75 years 

experience in the Latin market, IMUSA 

USA prepared some guidelines to help 

retailers understand how to stock the 

essential Latin kitchen. The following is an 

excerpt from information provided by 

IMUSA USA. 

Doral, FL – Latin cooks tend to have an 

extensive collection of cookware, including 

many pieces that might not be found in a 

typical American kitchen. A recent study 

found that Latin cooks have four regular 

pots and pans, four calderos (or stock pots) 

of varying sizes, two tamaleras (or ollas) of 

varying sizes, a tortilla maker, pressure 

cooker and an electric rice maker. 

According to Latin cookbook author, 

Elsie Ramos, “IMUSA cookware is 

authentic, mixing traditional Latino 

values of great home cooking with 

modern concerns like convenience. If 

you're pursuing Latin authenticity in your 

kitchen, you might want to consider adding 

some of the following cookware.” 

• Caldero: Similar to a Dutch oven in 

its versatility, a caldero is used 

primarily to make rice and beans. 

Latin women prefer calderos made 

of cast iron because they get seasoned 

with use. A caldero also can be used 

for making soups, spaghetti and 

roasts—and for frying and browning. 

• Comal: A rounded griddle used to 

warm tortillas, cook pancakes and 

sauté meats and other foods, a comal 

is typically made of cast iron, 

cast aluminum or carbon steel for 

even heating. 

• Electric rice maker: While most 

Latin cooks admit that rice is not 

as tasty made in an electric rice 

maker—preferring, instead, to use 

a caldero or saucepan—they use 

an electric rice maker to make 

large quantities of rice or to keep rice 

warm for a long period of time. 

• Molcajete: 

A Mexican 

stone tool that 

serves as a mortar 

and pestle for grinding 

various foods, a molcajete is considered 

essential for making guacamole. 

• Tamalera/olla: A tamalera (or olla), 

used as a stock pot or sauce pot 

primarily for making tamales, can 

range in size from 12 to 21 quarts. 

Unlike a caldero, a tamalera is not 

used for fried recipes. 

IMUSA cookware is specifically designed 

for cooking Latin-style recipes, from 

arroz con pollo to tortillas and everything 

in between. IMUSA offers a full 

range of cookware, accessories and 

serving items to make authentic 

Hispanic cuisine at home. Visit IMUSA's 

Web site, www.imusausa.com, to 

see the full range of gadgets, tools 

and accessories. 

JURA-CAPRESSO’S 

CAFÉ PUMP ESPRESSO MACHINE 

Jura-Capresso reaches out to 

today’s consumer with the new 

Capresso Café Pump Espresso 

and Cappuccino Machine. It 

features a handsome new look 

and a state-of-the-art design that 

fits snuggly into a corner on the 

counter, saving space while serving 

up great espresso. 

The highly efficient ThermoBlock 

heating system offers 16 bars of 

pressure to create perfect highpressure 

brewed espresso. The handy 

self-locking filter holder has a thumb 

guard for safe and secure placement. 

The Capresso Café comes with 

two filter sieves to produce one or two 

thick crema espressos at a time. A 

concealed storage compartment 

holds one sieve so it never gets lost. The 

easy-to-use selector switch allows the 

user to choose espresso/cappuccino 

or steam/hot water functions. Its large 

48-ounce water container produces 

35 espressos before refilling. 


Jura-Capresso, Inc. 

[tel] 800-767-3554, 201-767-3999 

[email] contact@capresso.com 

www.capresso.com. 

KITCHEN RESOURCE 

ADDS TO CLOER LINE 

Kitchen Resource expands its line 

of Cloer small appliances with an 

elegant collection of black and 

white products. These elegant new 

black and white appliances 

continue the Cloer focus on design, 

functionality, ergonomics and 

intelligent features. 

The Cloer company was founded 

in 1898 by Casper Cloer and has 

been managed in family ownership 

ever since. The present CEO, Achim 

Cloer, is a fourth generation family 

member. Kitchen Resource 

specializes in exclusive brand 

distribution of such names as Bosch, 

L’equip, Bamix, B/R/K and Cloer. 

Kitchen Resource 

[tel] 800-692-6724 

[fax] 801-261-3235 

[email] info@kitchenresource.com 

www.kitchenresource.com

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