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SPECIAL FEATURE:
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METALWARE
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VOLUME 18, NUMBER 4
APRIL 2012
Tabletop Lines Reflect Trend Toward
Whimsical Yet Versatile Pieces
BY THERESA GRANT
Whimsical, yet multi-purposed and
practical, is the latest trend in tabletop
pieces, designers and manufacturers say.
Bold colors continue to be popular, with
more neutrals, blacks and grays entering
the serveware tablescape. The move toward
natural fibers and sustainably produced
products continues, and metallic accents in
silver and gold are beginning to emerge.
Whimsy is definitely the theme of Arbiter’s
Legnomagia line, which features animal
shapes that are “fun, simple and decorative,
but also serve a purpose,” said Robin Lynch,
Co-Owner of the Arbiter Collection
(www.arbitercollection.com). The pieces,
which range from refrigerator magnets to
wine stoppers and coasters, are all created in
wood from sustainable sources and feature
nontoxic finishes to meet the growing
demand for products that incorporate
sustainability into their production.
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People are looking for multi-functional,
versatile pieces, said Lynch. “They don’t
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Chicago Housewares Show Packed
With New Lines, Newcomers
BY A.J. FLICK
More than 2,100 exhibitors from 125
countries arrived at the sold-out, newly
expanded, four-day 2012 International
Home + Housewares Show in Chicago,
500 of the exhibitors making their debut
before more than 60,000 attendees.
To meet the demand for space from firsttime companies, the International
Housewares Association created a New
Exhibitor Area. Newcomers included
such high-profile companies as Dyson,
Neato Robotics, L’Atelier Du Vin,
Robinson Home Products and Vanderbilt
Home Collections.
“The sold-out status is continued evidence
that the housewares and home goods
segment is standing up well in the face of
our current economic situation,” said Phil
Brandt, IHA President.
The show coincided with the one-year
Attendance Increase, Brisk OrderWriting Headline Winter 2012 SFIGF
Trending upward since its 2009
acquisition by Urban Expositions,
attendance at the February 2012 edition
of the San Francisco International Gift
Fair at Moscone Center reached its
highest level to date under the new
management team. Exhibitor reports of
steady order-writing and new accounts,
coupled with buyer feedback on the
expanded selection, new resources and
overall show upgrades, created an
optimistic, upbeat atmosphere on the
show floor.
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PRODUCT REVIEWS..............9
Urban Expositions acquired the San
Francisco International Gift Fair from
dmg world media in 2009, with the
ownership transition taking place
immediately following the August 2009
edition of the semi-annual show.
“We’ve focused tremendous effort on
rebuilding and enhancing the San
Francisco show and it’s rewarding to see
the steady progress,” says Doug Miller,
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General News
Cookware Maker WMF Makes
Major Move Into U.S. Kitchens
WMF Americas Group Inc., a fully owned
subsidiary of the leading German cookware
manufacturer WMF Group, is introducing
its innovative Silit brand of cookware
throughout the United States.
“Based on our tremendous success with
cookware and embracing healthy living as
a core value, WMF Americas Group Inc.
knows the time is right to launch the Silit
brand in America,” said Deborah Corrado,
Senior Vice President of Sales and
Marketing for WMF Americas Group Inc.,
which is based in the Charlotte, N.C., area.
In recent years, primarily through the
Internet and in specialty outlets, Americans
have experienced Silit’s high quality in a
limited capacity. Now, WMF Americas
Group Inc. is broadening access at a time
when its other brands are enjoying robust
sales growth worldwide.
Corrado said that WMF Americas Group
Inc. is confident that price-conscious
American consumers will embrace the
opportunity to equip their kitchens with this
upper-end brand cookware. In particular,
she said U.S. households will be attracted to
Silit’s tradition of durability, cooking
efficiency, dedication to healthy eating habits
and fashion-forward color collections.
“Americans want to bring high-quality
products into their lives that will last,” she
said. “This recession has taught us that,
while we are historically a ‘throw-away’
society spending on a product that
maintains its usefulness and adds to the
quality of our lives is a better investment.
The Silit brand satisfies those needs.”
WMF Americas Group Inc. also has hired
industry veteran Buzz Leer as National
Sales and Brand Manager.
“We believe in the Silit brand and product
to such an extent,” Corrado said, “that as
lean of a company as we are, it was important
to bring on a national sales brand manager
to focus the Silit brand’s U.S. launch.”
For more information, visit www.wmf.com
and www.wmfamericas.com.
Broward to Helm
AmericasMart
Global Expansion
Douglas Broward has been appointed to the
newly created office of AMC Senior Vice
President/Branding, a key position created to
help accelerate and expand AmericasMart’s
growth in the global tradeshow/trade mart
arena, said Jeffrey L. Portman, Sr., President
and Chief Operating Officer.
Broward is charged with creating and
sustaining AmericasMart brand continuity
across all shows, markets and business lines
through all marketing communications
channels and in the AmericasMart on-site
brand presence.
The new position further entrenches
AMC’s mission as a global marketing
services company and elevates the
celebrated AmericasMart brand as a driving
force in delivering superior customer
service, Portman said.
“Douglas brings his creative prowess to
bear on every aspect of our business,”
Portman said. “He will help lead the charge
to express AmericasMart in cutting-edge,
harmonious ways through all internal and
external expressions of our brand.”
Broward joins AMC following his leadership
as Chief Creative Officer at Grizzard
Advertising, which is part of the global
advertising and marketing firm Omnicom
Group. At Grizzard, and in other agencies
and firms, Broward served at the creative
forefront with highly successful branding
and strategic creative programming
developed for a large stable of clients.
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Ballarini Creates North American
Subsidiary With Luigi Bormioli
Italian-based cookware manufacturer
Ballarini SpA, in a joint venture with
Italian glassware company Luigi Bormioli,
has created a Ballarini North American
subsidiary. The business will be managed
by Steve Schalk, Vice-President of Sales
& Marketing, who brings more than 30
years of experience in the cookware and
housewares industry, and will share North
American headquarters with Luigi
Bormioli in Horsham, Pa.
owned Italian companies with a combined
experience of more than 185 years of strong
success. The companies share a great deal
of heritage and culture with their factories
30 miles apart in northern Italy.
The joint venture between Ballarini and
Luigi Bormioli unites two proud family-
The creation of the Ballarini subsidiary
with Luigi Bormioli brings a U.S. level of
Noted Chef José
Andrés to Host
sofi Awards at SFF
Chef José Andrés will host the 40th
annual sofi Awards to be presented at the
Summer Fancy Food Show in
Washington, D.C.
Named “Outstanding Chef ” by the James
Beard Foundation, and internationally
recognized as a culinary innovator, Andrés
will serve as keynote speaker and presenter
of the awards at a red-carpet ceremony on
June 18.
The sofi (specialty outstanding food
innovation) Awards are considered the
top honor in the $70 billion specialty food
industry. They recognize excellence in
specialty foods and beverages in 32
categories from outstanding appetizer,
antipasto or dip to outstanding vinegar.
The awards event is a highlight of the
Summer Fancy Food Show, the largest
marketplace for specialty foods and
beverages in North America. It is owned
and operated by the National Association
for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. The show
will take place June 17-19 at the Walter E.
Washington Convention Center.
Andrés is credited with introducing
Americans to avant-garde and traditional
Spanish cooking, and is a passionate
advocate for food and hunger issues. His
ThinkFoodGroup is responsible for some
of the most noted dining concepts in
Washington, D.C., including minibar by
josé andrés, Jaleo, Zaytinya, Oyamel and
America Eats Tavern.
In honor of his participation in the sofi
Awards, NASFT will donate Andrés’
speaking fee to World Central Kitchen, a
global organization he leads that is
committed to ending world hunger and
DC Central Kitchen, the renowned nonprofit in Washington he has long supported.
For information about NASF T and
its Fancy Food Shows, go to
specialtyfood.com.
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Both companies produce high-end
products that represent an exciting fusion
of Italian lifestyle, craftsmanship and
leading edge production technology that
is “Made in Italy.”
service to match the high quality of
Ballarini’s cookware. Retailers may
purchase items on a direct import basis
from Italy as well as thru the state-ofthe-art warehouse Luigi Bormioli owns in
South Carolina.
“Our plans are to duplicate the tremendous
success Ballarini has globally here in the
United States market by offering the
highest quality of non-stick cookware with
a long-term market commitment,” Schalk
said. “We will be introducing four new
titanium-based lines of cookware at the
Chicago housewares show.
“In addition to the technological
advancements that are synonymous with
Ballarini cookware, we are also bringing
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to the market over 120 years of
manufacturing experience with a product
truly Made in Italy with every attention
to every detail.”
“For the past 25 years,” said Marcel
Trepanier, President of Luigi Bormioli
Corp., “Luigi Bormioli has provided an
unsurpassed level of service and reliability
to U.S. retailers, combined with a
consistent product offering of fine Made
in Italy products. The heritage of Ballarini
is a perfect match for Luigi Bormioli, and
it allows both companies to leverage the
logistical expertise we have established
here in America.”
For more information, visit www.ballarini.it
and www.luigibormioli.com.
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Key Brands Expected to Return to
Gourmet Housewares Show
Scores of leading gourmet products and
housewares resources from around the
world are expected to return to New York
City in August for the Gourmet
Housewares Show at the New York
International Gift Fair.
The second annual edition of the Show
will feature refined concentrations of
both housewares and tabletop suppliers, as
well as a new four-day date pattern
running Sunday, Aug. 19, through
Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Jacob K. Javits
Convention Center.
“The Gourmet Housewares Show is a
proven marketplace for housewares
suppliers wishing to expand their reach
into the gift, home and lifestyle markets,”
said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGF Director
and GLM Senior Vice President.
“There is a dynamic synergy between
NYIGF’s design-driven resources and the
Gourmet Housewares Show's upscale
gourmet products, offering clear benefits
for buyers and exhibitors.”
The Gourmet Housewares Show
presents some 175 suppliers of high-end
resources in cookware, bakeware, kitchen
gadgets, kitchen textiles, bar and wine
accessories, small electrics, specialty
food, cookbooks, storage/containers, and
picnic/barbecue accessories.
Key companies expected to return for
the 2012 edition include: Aladdin;
Blockhouse featuring Arc, Durand and
Mikasa Brands; Core Bamboo; JK
Adams; Joseph Joseph; Mastrad;
Mepra; Nespresso; Oggi; Picnic
Time; Room Copenhagen; Scantrends;
Yedi Housewares; and Zoku.
Several returning exhibitors have
requested larger exhibit spaces, including:
Corkcicle, Core Bamboo, DKB, Picnic
Time, Pillivuyt USA, Polder and Zevro.
The Gourmet Housewares Show’s
positioning between NYIGF’s Tabletop
and Accent on Design divisions offers
synergistic access to complementary
design-focused suppliers and specialty
tabletop lines.
On its northerly side, Accent on Design
will present ASA Selection, Blomus, Eva
Solo, Mydrap, Stelton and UMBRA; and
on its southerly aisle, Tabletop will feature
Arte Italica, Beatriz Ball, Deborah
Rhodes, Frances Stoia, Juliska, Kim
Seybert, Lunares, Mariposa, Match,
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Michael Aram, Mottahedeh, Vagabond
House, Vietri.
In total, the summer 2012 market will
present 350 upscale resources for table
and kitchen.
Since its inception in 1975, the Gourmet
Housewares Show has provided a
professional marketplace for the gourmet
products and upscale housewares
industries, offering a comprehensive mix
of innovative new products, leading
resources, and industry trends, and the
only industry event to focus exclusively on
high-end cookware, cutlery, bakeware,
gadgets, tabletop, kitchen textiles and
specialty food.
NYIGF is the nation’s premier gift, home
and lifestyle marketplace, with more than
2,800 exhibiting companies featuring an
extraordinary breadth and depth of
design-driven home fashion products and
complementary giftware.
Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states
and more than 85 countries worldwide
are expected. Information and registration
is available online at www.nyigf.com.
For exhibitor inf ormation, contact Marc
Delman, sales manager, at 914.421.3260,
or mdelman@glmshows.com. Information
and attendee registration is available
online at www.thegourmetshow.com.
Paul Ward-Willis
Joins Welcome Home
Brands As Director
of National Sales
Paul Ward-Willis has joined Welcome
Home Brands in the newly created
position of Director of National Sales, as
the company expands its paper bakeware
and ceramics business.
Ward-Willis will be responsible for
maintaining and expanding the company’s
growing sales base of key account retailers
and independent retailers, as well as
managing its sales representative team. He
will sell the company’s award-winning
oven-safe Paper Bakeware to major
national accounts, specialty stores,
supermarkets, and retail stores. The
extensive Paper Bakeware collection is
available in more than 2,000 stores in the
United States and 400 stores in Europe.
Ward-Willis will report to Sam Sheppard
and Richard Aslanian, Co-Founders and
Co-CEOs of Welcome Home Brands.
Ward-Willis joins Welcome Home Brands
with 15 years of marketing and sales
experience in housewares, tabletop and
giftware. Before joining Welcome Home
Brands, he was the National Sales Manager
of Boska Holland, USA, a specialty cheese
and equipment housewares manufacturer.
Previously he was the National Sales
Manager of Wüsthof-Trident of America.
He has a Bachelor of Arts in Business and
Marketing from The State University of
New York in Purchase, N.Y.
Microplane Appoints
Janice Friedman to
Nat’l Sales Manager,
Kitchen Products
Microplane announces the appointment of
Janice Friedman to the position of National
Sales Manager, Kitchen Products.Reporting
directly to Joel Arivett, Vice President at
Microplane, Friedman will be responsible
for management of all sales activities,
customer relationships and market
development. Microplane’s independent sales
representatives will report to Friedman.
Dayna Butler, the company’s former National
Sales Manager, has left the company.
A skilled veteran of the housewares industry,
Friedman was most recently VP Sales,
Eastern Region at SodaStream, where during
her three-year tenure, she successfully
launched the brand at Macy’s, Bed Bath &
Beyond, Bloomingdale’s, Frontgate and other
retail businesses. Friedman has also worked
as National Sales Manager at Terraillon
Corp., and as Regional Sales Manager for
Polder Inc. Earlier in her career, Friedman
was Cookware Sales Manager at Lynns
Concepts, a Key Account Manager at T-Fal
Corp., and held various buyer and managerial
positions for Macy’s East.
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Demarle USA Launches
New Website for Silpat
Demarle USA has launched a new website,
www.silpat.com, named for the original nonstick baking mat for which it is widely known.
The new website showcases the expanded
line, including five rectangular Silpat sizes,
an octagonal Silpat designed for microwave
use, Silpain for the best in bread baking, and
three sizes of Roul’Pat, the ideal non-stick
countertop workstation for bakers.
Enhancing the customer service
experience, the site provides easy-to-
understand use and care instructions for
all products, plus answers to frequently
asked questions and links to product
demonstration videos for Silpat, Silpain
and Roul’Pat.
Demarle’s customer service phone number
is prominent on every page. There is also
a link to Silpat’s Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/mysilpat, for fans to
share experiences, recipes and more.
In its “Shop” section, the site refers
June FINDS Dallas Temp Show
Features Staggered
Opening, Closing Dates
Dallas Market Center has announced that
the FINDS Dallas Temp Show will be
held Thursday through Sunday, June 2124, for all categories with staggered
opening and closing dates by category.
This allows for additional buying
opportunities in key locations of the
growing marketplace. The show is held in
conjunction with the Dallas Total Home
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& Gift Market ( Wednesday through
Tuesday, June 20-26).
Below are the dates for each FINDS
category:
• Design FINDS (Trade Mart first floor
atrium), Home & Hill Country FINDS
(World Trade Center sixth floor), & Santa
Fe International Folk Art Market
Collection (Hall of Nations, World Trade
consumers to the many major retailers
that carry the Silpat line.
The site also tells the Silpat story. In the
1960s, M. Guy Demarle, an experienced baker
in northern France, began experimenting with
non-stick silicone coatings in his search for
ways to create the perfect baguette.
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eco-friendly initiatives.
For more information, contact Demarle
USA at 609.395.0219 or visit
www.silpat.com.
The company continues its dedication
to the baking and patisserie businesses,
as both a foodservice baking essential
and a favorite for home bakers.
Demarle’s commitment to quality and
the environment is an important
part of its heritage. The company’s
production facility is ISO 9001
certified, and the site catalogs its many
Center first floor atrium): WednesdaySunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• World Trade Center 12th floor and
World Trade Center 13th floor FINDS
temporaries: Thursday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Categories located in Market Hall
including Vintage Home FINDS,
Furniture FINDS, French Market
FINDS, and Cash & Carry FINDS:
Thursday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Dallas Market Center website is
available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
Trade Mart
World Trade Center
Market Hall
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This issue of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review went to print on March 14, the
very next day after our return from the International Home + Housewares Show, and
the entire staff is exhausted from the trip but extremely excited about all we saw and
heard during the show. The addition of Saturday to the schedule seems to have been
a resounding success, and although we heard some rumblings that perhaps IHA should
merely have moved the show to Saturday through Monday rather than adding the extra
day, we found that the show gave us plenty to do to fill every minute of the time it
was open.
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RETAILER PROFILE
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PRODUCT REVIEWS
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Among the exciting product trends we saw this year were many, many items designed
to help cooks create chef-quality food in their homes. Those ranged from the
Herb Savor Mini Pod from Prepara, a beautiful way to keep cut herbs fresh and
available, to Fissler’s induction-ready pressure cookers, gorgeous Aeternum nonstick
sauté pans from Bialetti, the whole Mario Battali line from DANSK, and the new paella
pans from Magefesa.
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Products responding to consumer demand for environmental consciousness and safety
were everywhere in evidence. BergHOFF’s FernoGreen line as well as the ceramiccoated pans offered by ELO Stahlwaren and other manufacturers offer nonstick
performance as well as being better for the environment, and that’s a combination that’s
sure to be embraced by consumers. We saw cutting boards made from recycled materials,
Microban-treated water bottles from Case Logic, biodegradable food storage containers,
replenish cleaning products in innovative packaging that’s kinder to the environment
and safe for pets and people, and the Spoiler Alert from FreezCube – all products
designed to appeal to consumers’ desire to protect the planet as well as their families.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Over the next year, we expect to see major retailers as well as mom-and-pop stores
offering an array of great products proudly labeled as Made in the USA. Those include
recycled tableware for kids offered by Green Eats, pepper grinders and rolling pins from
Vic Firth Gourmet, cutting boards from Architec, J.K. Adams and Catskill Crafts, Jewel
Stik diamond knife sharpeners, and Lenox fine bone china, which is made in North
Carolina. When you’re putting those displays together, think about including baking
pans from USA Pan, All American pressure cookers/canners, Chef ’s Design cookware
and American Maid plastics.
American workers are eating more lunches at their desks, and they’re finding that brown
bags and food storage containers with press-on lids aren’t meeting their needs. They
want lunch boxes they can fill with food prepared at home, and they don’t want leaks
when they’re jostled on the train. And because the American workforce is increasingly
culturally diverse, these families want their lunch boxes to accommodate more than a
sandwich and an apple – they’re likely to want to pack along the pasta or posole left
over from last night’s dinner and a garden salad with dressing on the side. Aladdin,
which has been making lunch kits for kids since the 1950s, is stepping into the market
with container sets with clip-closed and screw-top leak-proof containers designed for
consumers with varying preferences for their lunch-time meals. Picnic Time and Picnic
Plus both offer attractive kits sized for meals for one. Megatrade is offering a whole
range of insulated containers that’ll keep a multi-course meal hot or cold for hours.
PACKiT has a great line of freezable cooler bags that fold up in the freezer and then
unfold to carry food and keep it cool for hours.
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Overall, this year’s show revealed an industry that’s been thinking hard about how
consumers’ lives are changing and what products will appeal to their values and answer
their concerns as they evolve. Americans will be shopping for more than just a price
point this year – they want quality, they want functionality, they want products that
are safe for their families and good for the environment, and they want value. The
housewares industry has them for sale.
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One on One
Atsushi Semimoto
JAPAN EXPORT & TRADE OFFICE
Atsushi Semimoto, Executive Director of
Business Development at the Japan Export
& Trade Office ( JETRO) New York branch,
tells us why retailers should take a closer look
at homeware from Tohoku, a region that is
known for craftsmanship and design. The
region was the focus of the Japan Pavilion at
this year’s IH+HS.
Q: I understand there is a tradition of
design and craftsmanship that is particular
to Tohoku. Can you tell us a bit about
this tradition and how it is reflected in
these modern products?
A: Tohoku, in the Northeastern region of
Japan, has long been famous for its rich
history of detailed craftsmanship. Our
exhibitors continue these traditions with
their stunning, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted
creations in natural materials, including
wood, iron, lacquer and glass. While they
may also employ modern techniques and
processes, their products are not mass
produced as is the case for most
homegoods today. They follow the famous
Mingei movement of folk and traditional
art, which is what Tohoku is so well known
for. In fact, world-renowned designer Sori
Yanagi
always
praised
Tohoku’s
craftsmanship, and you can see the great
handcrafting skills in all of our exhibitors
and their respect for upholding tradition.
Q: These products’ origin story is
unusually compelling. Do you see more
interest from retailers in a product’s story?
What about consumers?
A: Today’s shoppers are "experience"
shoppers as well as product shoppers. They
want something unique, special, different
when they make a purchase. They want
something that "tells a story," that can
make what they bought more than a useful
object but one that has a background, that
can become a topic of conversation over
dinner. Heritage, tradition and background
help add to a product's mystique—and all
that applies a great deal to the Japan
Pavilion exhibitors as each has a great story
to tell. Also, since shoppers worldwide are
becoming "greener" and more involved
with the ecology and sustainability, all of
the products displayed by our exhibitors are
100 percent produced in Japan with natural
or eco-friendly materials.
Q: With a cookbook on Tohoku cuisine
coming out soon (by culinary expert
Elizabeth Andoh), do you think this is an
effective way to merchandise any of the
items, or to display them with food items
such as sakes?
A: Showing a cookbook with the utensils
and the serving
products—
and
coordinated
accessorized with
softening elements
(cloths,
napkins,
place mats, flowers,
simulated food)—
does
make
an
intriguing setting in
store windows, or in-store focal areas. It
also helps a great deal that Japanese cuisine
has dramatically risen in popularity around
the world, including in the U.S. in recent
years, and I see so many Japanese
restaurants opening all over the country.
This trend makes Japanese
cookware and housewares
more relevant than ever to
the American public. The
growing interest in sakes,
and the ease with which
they can be paired with
international foods, or foods
with which Americans are already familiar,
is another logical connection that retailers
can establish with their customers. Serving
sakes with authentically Japanese sake
accessories will help you create the right
atmosphere, especially for entertaining.
Q: This interview is happening before the
IHA show, but some of these products have
been to a few major shows elsewhere. Can
you tell us a bit about their success there?
A: The idea for a Japan Pavilion comprised
solely of exhibitors from the Tohoku region
arose from the Japan government as a result
of the March 2011 disaster. Consequently,
the Tohoku region was presented as part of
the Japan Pavilion at Ambiente 2012 in
February, and some exhibitors even
participated in Maison et Objet in Paris.
All of the Tohoku exhibitors were very well
received in Europe by both international
and U.S. buyers. For example, the
cast iron cookware and children’s
design items and toys even
attracted retailers from New York.
I think their success is a tribute to
the high quality and uniqueness of
their products.
Q: Is there any detail that can be
shared about how supply lines have been
rebuilt to assure consistent deliveries?
A: According to government statistics,
more than 90 percent of overall Japanese
manufacturing managed to restore their
supply chains very quickly after the March
11 quake and tsunami. We are fortunate
that the Tohoku exhibitors have withstood
the hardships of the disaster, actively have
re-established their supply lines, and are
now able to present their magnificent
products to buyers in the U.S. and in
Europe. In fact, we hope retailers and
consumers will see past the recovery effort
and simply appreciate our exhibitors’
products for what they are: beautiful and
unique items that can add a great deal of
international charm and sophistication to
consumers’ lives.
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Retailer Profile
Bridge Kitchenware
Sells Quality
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
A customer who walks into Bridge
Kitchenware in Madison, N.J., is likely
to get this advice from owner Steven
Bridge and his wife, Kathy: Buy quality.
If you cannot afford it all at once, wait and
add pieces over time. Buy the biggest
roasting pan, stock pot, and fish poacher
you ever think you’ll need—you can always
put less in it.
Bridge absorbed that wisdom himself as he
grew up working in the kitchenware store
that his father, the late Fred Bridge, started
with his mustering-out pay after World
War II. The business, originally known as
The Bridge Company, was born in the
heart of New York City in 1946 as a
kitchenware supplier to the restaurant
trade. As soon as he was old enough to be
put to work there, Bridge was busy in the
store. “I learned to count by playing with
the money in the register,” he says. Over
the years, he’s worked in all aspects of the
business. The Bridge Company has evolved
into Bridge Kitchenware, supplying retail
customers with professional-quality
cookware that will last them a lifetime.
“What I sell you, you’ll give to your
children,” he says. “I don’t carry glass
mixing bowls because they don’t bounce
well. I don’t carry ceramic knives because
they shatter when they’re dropped. Yes
they’re nice, but breakage is a concern. I’m
all about the functionality.”
That evolution from restaurant supply store
to retail shop with a strong restaurant
following began in the mid-1960s, when
cooking shows by Jacques Pepin and Julia
Child exposed the American public to the
range of kitchenware available at that time
only to professional chefs. Customers began
seeking out the kitchenware they saw on TV,
and in New York City, they found The
Bridge Company on the east side of
Manhattan. In 2008, the store moved closer
to the Bridges’ home in New Jersey to lessen
their commute, enabling a better quality of
life for their family. “We were working from
nine to six in urban retail. We would leave
home before 6:30 in the morning, and by the
time we had done our banking, we were
getting out of the city at 8:30,” he says.
“Our children were 5 and 3 years old. We
weren’t getting time to spend with them.
Had we still been in the 52nd Street
location, I think we would have moved our
home instead.” They moved the business
into their existing warehouse, previously
used to receive ocean containers of
merchandise from Europe. Within a short
time, their business partner needed to sell
the warehouse, so the Bridges opted to move
down the street to a much larger facility. Two
years later, the gas company bought that
building to expand a gas pipeline.
Walk-in business declined steeply with
the move out of New York City, but so did
the cost of doing business. “My rent is
one-twentieth of what I was paying in
New York,” he says. The new storefront in
Madison is a 600-square-foot shop that
carries a smaller selection of kitchenware.
A 4,300-square-foot warehouse of
additional stock is a few miles away in
East Hanover. If a customer needs
something that doesn’t happen to be in the
shop, Bridge can usually have it there the
next day. “We don’t need to have a
warehouse in a retail location. That
realization opened up more opportunities
to be along the train route,” he says.
The hit to the store’s walk-in retail
business was mitigated by the large
proportion of Bridge’s business that comes
from the Internet. Bridge traces the
beginnings of that to the mail-order
catalog he started in 1992. Bridge
Kitchenware went online when he
launched the shop’s first website in 1996.
In those days, the mail-order customers
came from New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut, California and Texas. The
last paper catalog was published in 2003,
a victim of the costs of printing and
distributing it, and now the Internet draws
in business from all over the world,
including Australia, France and Italy. “I sell
French cookware, and I have customers in
France who order that from me. I have a
customer in Russia now,” Bridge says. “It’s
not cheap to ship to her.”
In 2009, Travel & Leisure magazine
named the store one of six throughout
the world as must-visit shops for cooks.
Steven and Kathy Bridge are still selling
the same kinds of products that Fred sold
in that original Manhattan store: classic
items of professional-quality cookware
and very little kitchen gadgetry. Bridge
will sell an item that’s new on the market
only if he sees that it’s a real improvement
on its predecessor, he says. “A lot of other
stores are interested in selling what’s hot,
but we aren’t one of them,” he says. “I
look at function. They’ve got to function
well. All of our cookware goes in the oven,
goes in the dishwasher.”
Even though most of his sales are to
customers from around the world that he’s
unlikely ever to meet, Bridge still enjoys
seeing the customers who visit his
Madison shop. “I enjoy meeting all my
customers. Putting a face with a name
always means a lot to me,” he says.
“Customer service is important. I believe
in that. But the quality means everything.”
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PRODUCT REVIEW
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Product Reviews
Snapi Allows Single-Handed
Serving for Many Uses
BY A.J. FLICK
We’ve featured KitchenHappy’s Snapi® in
previous issues of Kitchenware News &
Housewares Review and have seen how the
fun, single-hand servers has become so
popular that the line has expanded to include
seven colors: Grape (purple), Tangerine
(orange), Mango (yellow), Ice (white), Kiwi
(green), Watermelon (red) and Berry (blue).
KitchenHappy likes to say that Snapi is
“the fun way to serve food,” so when it
came to testing the Snapi at home, I
decided to have a little fun with it.
First, though, I wanted to see how good
it was at its primary function: serving
food. I whipped up a batch of penne pasta
with Alfredo sauce and fresh, parboiled
broccoli. As expected, the Snapi was a
breeze to use and I was able to grab tasty
handfuls of the pasta easily.
Cleanup was simple, too. The Snapi is
dishwasher safe and just as easy to wash
by hand.
Clearly, Snapi would be just as handy
when it comes to tossing and serving
salads. I don’t know about you, but
sometimes using salad tongs leads to more
salad on the counter than in the bowl.
The Snapi gives you a lot more control
with slippery salads.
I wondered if Snapi has other uses, too. I
don’t have an automatic ice-maker in my
freezer, so I buy bags of ice and use a
scoop. The Snapi is great for this use. I
keep it in the freezer and its BPA-free
plastic doesn’t adhere to my skin as it
grabs the ice. It’s also handy to throw in
the ice chest for cookouts and such. You
know how you reach in for a can and come
out with a frozen hand? Next time, get a
Snapi and, unless you’re digging on the
bottom of the cooler, your drink will be
ClickClack Cubes Make
Countertop Storage Classy
BY A.J. FLICK
You usually never appreciate good storage
containers until you get a bad one and
pull out a stale cookie; find one on its
side in the fridge with the contents
dripped three levels
below; or grab one
with slippery hands,
only to have the
container crash to the
floor and your flour
dusting every surface.
ClickClack prides
itself on making
stylish, functional
kitchenware that’s
user friendly, airtight,
durable and with a
quality design.
ClickClack Cubes are
pleasing to the eye
with their sleek,
modular design. The
Cubes come with
clear bodies and
white, black or red
soft-toggle lids. They
are designed to stack
when in use or nest
when not.
To test the air-tightness, I used one
container to store cereal, which came out
as fresh as it went in. I also put water in
one and set it on its side in the refrigerator,
proving it didn’t spill.
To test the durability, I put flour
in one and dropped it on the
floor. The lid stayed in place and
the BPA-free plastic body didn’t
crack. I also put water in a
container and froze it, which
didn’t faze the Cube at all.
To test the stylishness, all I had
to do was stack the containers
on my kitchen counter and,
without even pointing them
out, had a friend remark about
how nice they looked.
Cubes come in sets of three:
one with .9 L/1 qt., 1.9 L/2 qt.,
3.3 L/3.5 qt.; and one with 1.4
L/1.5 qt., 2.8 L/3 qt., 4.3L/4.5
qt.
For more information, please
call 800.884.4543, e-mail
usinfo@clickclack.com or go
online to www.clickclack.com.
ice-cold, but not your flesh.
What else is the Snapi good for? Well, I’ll
tell you one thing it isn’t. Playing with
your cat. My Siamese seems to think my
hands are great to chew on, so I thought
I’d see if she’d like to chew on a Snapi
instead. She seemed interested at first,
when I approached with an open Snapi,
but when I clicked it shut, she gave it
such a look of disgust that I was afraid to
approach her for an hour.
In sum: Pasta, salads, yes; ice coolers,
yes; cats, no.
Snapi retails for less than $10. It’s available
in point-of-purchase counter, floor and clip
strip displays for all seven colors. Each Snapi
also comes in bulk packaging and includes
a hang tag ready for replenishment on
custom displays. For more information, go
online to http://wholesale.kitchenhappy.com,
e-mail smiles@kitchenhappy.com or call
248.453.5177.
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Giftware
ny tabletop
NY Tabletop Market Showcases
Hermès, Ralph Lauren Home
Showroom Openings
Two iconic international luxury brands top
the list of showroom openings at Forty One
Madison Avenue when The New York
Tabletop Market gets underway, April 17-20.
Hermès and its stable of tabletop beauties will
be making a statement with the completion
of its new 3,000-square-foot location on the
22nd floor. On display here under the
company’s home division banner, Art de la
Table, are La Table Hermès branded
dinnerware and accessories, Saint-Louis
crystal and Puiforcat silver. The space,
designed by Rena Dumas Architecture
d’Interieur also has been configured to include
executive offices for company management.
“We are very pleased to join Forty One
Madison,” said Olivier Pechou, Vice
President Art de la Table/Interior Design
Projects, “and are eager to have a space to
welcome press, architects, designers, as well
as our partners all year long.”
Newly opened on the 22nd floor will be
Ralph Lauren Home, in a 2,500-square-foot
space showcasing its impressive breadth of
gifts and decorative accessories. The
sophisticated signature collection reflects
quality and craftsmanship with a timeless
sensibility. Several introductions will be
featured among an extensive array of
enduring classics.
Tzeng Shyng is another Forty One Madison
newcomer. Its U.S. operations occupy a
2,500-square-foot space on the third floor
that includes showroom and offices. At
Market, it will take the wraps off of its ecofriendly tabletop designs of GML Green
Melamine and Bio Bamboo Fiber, among
other collections. Charles Guthrie III,
President, of Tzeng Shyng Group, said, “We
made a strategic decision to redirect our
marketing efforts to a ‘factory direct’ platform
and focus our efforts toward direct service
venues with our key accounts.
“In this transition,” he continued, “we felt
Forty One Madison offered the premiere
location and venue for showcasing our new
product offerings and attracting the retailers
we currently do business with plus those
who are potential partners. Laurie Burns
and the management of Forty One Madison
have demonstrated their keen ability to host
the best suppliers in a world-class facility, and
we desired to be a part of that success.”
A sign of revived commerce and industry
growth is that several showrooms are expanding
this spring. One of the biggest moves of note
is Tervis, which heads to the recently renovated
eighth floor and a location that will triple
where it previously was housed. Michael Aram,
which moved into Forty One on the eighth
floor just a year ago, also is taking on additional
space on the floor. Another neighbor, Circle
Glass, is increasing its real estate by 50 percent,
an expansion that also comes within a year of
moving into the building.
“With these additions and expansions, Forty
One Madison will showcase even more solid
resources and products at the upcoming
show,” said Laurie Burns, Senior Vice
president and Director.
On April 18, Forty One Madison is hosting
a breakfast seminar headlined by Simon
Doonan, who for 27 years was creative
director at Barneys New York, putting the
retailer on the map with his fantasmagoric
windows and displays. Now as Barneys
creative ambassador at large, he’s been
appearing in-store coast-to-coast to promote
his latest book (his fifth), “Gay Men Don’t
Get Fat.” It is a deliciously hysterical read
that includes, among other topics,
commentary on food, which he defines as
either gay or straight.
With a career in fashion that spans more
than 35 years, Doonan has won many awards
for his window designs and was invited by
President and Mrs. Obama to decorate the
White House for the 2009 holiday season.
“Simon Doonan is guaranteed to start
everyone’s day off in high spirits,” said Burns.
“His skewed vision is irresistible, and we’re
excited to be able to host him at The New
York Tabletop Market.”
In addition to taking questions following
his presentation, Doonan also will be
available to sign books, with each guest
receiving a complimentary copy courtesy of
Forty One Madison (while supply lasts.)
With seating limited, reservations for this
event are strongly recommended at
swainberg@rudin.com or 212.686.1203.
Martha Stewart Weddings has said “I do” to
creating the Forty One Madison Avenue
Lobby Tables, and editor-in-chief Elizabeth
Graves is promising brilliant treatments that
will send sparks of creativity flying among all
market attendees, be they bridal-focused or
others. The settings will be on display
throughout the show.
Editor-At-Large is co-sponsoring Interior
Designer Day on April 19. It’s the one special
day during Market for professional interior
designers and architects to have direct access
to the resources and company principals in
the building. It’s also an ideal occasion for
exploring the showrooms and sizing up the
potential finishing touches for their design
projects. Kicking off the day will be a
breakfast and panel discussion with some
top-name designers who’ve successfully
increased their businesses by helping their
clients with tableware and barware selections.
Following this informative session, guests
will be free to roam the showrooms. EditorAt-Large will film throughout the morning,
as well, and post highlights on its popular
website, editoratlarge.com.
The Café on Level A will take on a bit of a
French flair as Bridal Guide serves “April in
Paris” themed eats. It’s a popular spot in the
building for meetups with colleagues in
between appointments and showroom visits.
Enjoy the complimentary foodservice
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday, noon4 p.m.; and Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
K ITCHENWARE NEWS
H o u s e w,a r e s R e v i e w
S E RV I N G K I T C H E N WA R E
H O U S E WA R E S A N D TA B L E T O P M A R K E T S
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just want a platter for the buffet table,” she
explained. “They want to use the same
piece as a decorative element, perhaps
with tea or pillar candles.”
Lynch¸ who has a twofold perspective on
trends because she also is the proprietor
of Salt of the Earth (www.salt-earth.com),
a retail outlet in St. Louis,
Mo., said her clients aren’t
as constrained as they once
were by the seasons. “They
don’t want pieces that knock
you over the head like my
Spode Christmas china,” she
said. “People want their pieces
to go beyond one season
and function.”
For example, the same bowl
often can be used for bread as
well as for pasta. “When I
suggest this to a client, a light bulb goes
on and they think, ‘What else can I use
this for?’” she said. Often, a single-serving
piece can have four or five uses.
Very popular now is Arbiter’s Ricardo
Marzi Livingstone Collection. Created in
neutral colors that look like they are made
of river stones and pebbles, the pieces are
molded acrylic resin and extremely
versatile, Lynch said. “Customers start
with a bowl, which works both as
serveware and as a decorative piece, then
over time, they’ll add servers, a platter, a
vase, and other pieces they can use with
tableware they already have.” Arbiter’s
Egizia line, which is glassware with
applied silver, includes a vase that doubles
as an ice bucket.
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introduced a new line, named
Jerk, in honor of the soda
fountain glassware from
which it was inspired. The
pieces feature vintage, ’50s
diamond-wheel engraving,
with splashes of color on the
bottoms
that,
while
reminiscent of Depression
glass, are new elements on a
classic shape.
Poeting explained that Rolf is
in the unique position to be
able to do small test runs, and then
tailor its lines to those that are most
successful. The company is expanding its
reach from gift and destination stores into
gourmet shops, as well. “Our school of
fish design is now on 25 different items,
including bowls, carafes and martini
glasses,” said Poeting.
The perfect blend of whimsy and
practicality
is
realized
in
the
glassware/barware created by the artisans at
Rolf Glass (www.rolfglass.com) in Mt.
Pleasant, Pa., now the only manufacturer
left in what was once the Lennox Christmas
Factory. Using glassware produced by U.S.
manufacturers—Libbey, Arc and Anchor
Hocking—Rolf's engravers and glass cutters
transform utilitarian pieces into something
more personalized.
“Take a tumbler,” said Owner Rolf
Poeting. “They all look alike, and are as
practical as they are boring. We can take
the same tumblers and make 30 different
versions.” Rolf ’s glassware includes
nautical and coastal lines, which Rolf said
are by far the company’s most popular.
“People like them for vacation spots and
second homes.”
There also is a growing demand for
vintage and classic looks, especially when
they incorporate a new twist. Rolf recently
At Eusamex, designers continue to work
with bold colors. “We’re seeing an interest
in funky colors, like oranges, purples and
reds,” said Nathalie Johnston, Managing
Director/Partner Eusamex USA, Inc.
(www.eusamex.com). “Eggplant continues
to be popular, as well as turquoise. People
are attracted to deep, rich tones that are
more bold in color,” like those depicted in
the company’s images d’Orient line. And,
according to Johnston, grays, reds and
blacks will be popular in tableware for the
winter holiday season. The black and
white Hammen line was introduced at the
International Home + Housewares Show
this month.
The trend toward metallic accents can be
seen in textiles from Chilewich
(www.chilewich.com), which recently
introduced its Metallic Lace line of
table coverings. “At first glance, it
appears to be real metal,” said Pat
McNellis, Vice President of Wholesale
and Hospitality at Chilewich Sultan LLC.
“However, upon closer inspection, it is
clearly a very intricate and refined textile.
This open abstract netting is printed with
silver foil and becomes a truly
contemporary lace.” McNellis said the
tabletoppers are in line with trends seen
in both fashion and tabletop for metallic
silver and gold colors.
Of its silver-accented Egizia glass line,
Arbiter’s Lynch said, “We refer to them as
everyday luxuries. Instead of buying a lot
of something, the trend is to buy
something really nice that will hold its
value,” which describes the buying trend
for most buyers in any market.
Not exactly whimsical, but
certainly reflecting the trend, is
customers’ attraction to historical
components of the images
d’Orient line, which features
coasters that depict legendary
characters. The back of the
coasters reveals biographical
information. “People like looking
at the historic characters and
learning something about the
culture,” said Johnston.
FLIP & TUMBLE
SALT + PEPPER SQUEEZERS
STARFRIT CAT CORA
HEAVY GAUGE FORGED
NON STICK COOKWARE SET
With practical, oversized sauce pans
and a steamer ideal for healthy
cooking, the Cat Cora by Starfrit 10piece Heavy Gauge Forged Non Stick
Cookware Set is sure to become an
essential part of the home kitchen for
years to come! The heavy gauge,
forged, non-stick set features an extrathick base that browns meat perfectly
and has a scratch-resistant, PFOA-free
inner coating that is eco-friendly and a
breeze to clean. Due to its heavy gauge
ABBIAMO TUTTO
POMODORI COLLECTION
forged base, the set is durable enough
for everyday use while providing even
heat distribution and even cooking.The
exclusive riveted stainless steel and
silicone handle is heat resistant up to
392°F/200°C, providing a secure grip.
The glass lids allow the user to watch the
food without lifting the lid. The stunning
set is available in blue, red and black
and includes a limited lifetime warranty.
Suggested Retail Price: $229.95
Abbiamo Tutto, which is celebrating its
10th anniversary this year, works only
with Italian artists and manufacturers.
Its products are 100 percent made in
Italy, start to finish. One of its new
products introduced earlier this year is
the Pomodori collection (pomodori
means “tomato” in Italian).
Suggested Retail Price: $14-78
These Salt + Pepper Squeezers from
flip & tumble are a fun and modern
alternative to the traditional salt and
pepper shaker. Just give them a
squeeze for a fun new way to dispense
salt and pepper. Once you’re done,
give them a roll to pass them along.
Each set includes two squeezers and
one base. Available in black/white,
green, and orange.
Suggested Retail Price: $24
Starfrit
[tel] 514.871.1671
www.catcora.com
Abbiamo Tutto
[tel] 703.790.0172
www.e-abbiamotutto.com
flip & tumble
[tel] 415.830.5624
www.flipandtumble.com
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JEWELSTIK
DIAMOND KNIFE SHARPENER
Hand knitting has been popular in
Ireland since the 17th century,
originating on the Aran Islands, which
lie on the most westerly point of
Europe, across from Galway Bay. The
designers at Belleek have been
inspired by the rustic but beautiful
patterns found in Aran hand knitting.
Each unique pattern originates from
different families and holds its own
name and story. The Aran collection is
complemented by accent patterns,
such as Cable and Tree of Life, which
can be mixed to enhance your table.
Belleek is resilient and functional,
microwave/dishwasher-safe, yet it is
light and exquisitely detailed.
No worries on the beach, poolside,
patio, picnic, boating, camping or
other outdoor dining with Daloplast
drinkware.Traditionally elegant designs,
but so carefree in use.The whole family
will enjoy the variety of styles with new
colors for 2012. Stemware consists of
wine, ice tea/beer, tall champagne
and cordial.The tumblers are designed
to stack for easy storing.Tumblers come
in two convenient sizes: 12 oz. and
17 oz. Summer is coming—get ready for
outdoor activities. Daloplast drinkware
features include: shatterproof; top-rack
dishwasher safe; made of BPA-free
SAN (styrene acrylonitrile); food
safe; available in four colors: purple,
aqua, semi-clear and lime; and made
in Sweden.
JewelStik Diamond Knife Sharpeners
have been quite a hit. Hewlett
Manufacturing has been making the
ever-popular diamond oval knife
sharpener for almost 50 years and its
top priority is U.S.A.-made quality.
Hewlett is proud to always have been
entirely produced, assembled and
packaged in Pennsylvania since its
inception almost 50 years ago. New
customers are still seeking to carry
the JewelStik as an addition to their
cutlery line and are pleased to offer
an American-made product. The
JewelStik 1-2-3 series is unique by
offering three diamond grits on one
handle. A coarse grit (270), which will
give an edge to any dull blade,
should not be used on a regular
basis. The medium grit (600) is
standard in the industry for
maintaining a consistent edge. The
fine grit (1800) is supreme for finehoning your thin blades used for
slicing or skinning. JewelStik is an
entire line of sharpening needs, oval
two sided or three side or flat
sharpeners. All styles are available in
lengths of 5", 10", 12" and 14".
Core Bamboo’s prep station with
colorful
silicone
measurement
bowls is ideal for all food prep,
presentation and serving. Made of
durable, long-lasting renewable
bamboo that is harder than most
traditional hardwoods, this board
won't dull knives and is maintenance
free. The measuring bowls can be
used to keep spices handy and
measure out ingredients when
preparing a meal with this large
surface prep board. The board
was designed to be raised above
counter level so that you can slide a
plate or pot right under the surface,
making it easy and mess free to
transfer
ingredients.
Prepare
everything from weekday meals to a
holiday dinner with this durable
cutting board and present your
newest culinary creation at your
table with pride.
Belleek
[tel] 855.212.0547
[email] salesna@belleek.ie
Linden Sweden
[tel] 608.756.8741
www.lindensweden.com
Hewlett Manufacturing
[tel] 814.683.4762
www.jewelstik.com
Core Bamboo
[tel] 646.845.6000
www.corebamboo.com
LINDEN SWEDEN
DALOPLAST DRINKWARE
BELLEEK ARAN COLLECTION
CORE BAMBOO PREP STATION
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ACACIA CREATIONS
OLIVE WOOD COLLECTION
ISLAND BAMBOO TABLETOP TRIO
The Island Bamboo™ Tabletop Trio is
also an elegant way to store and
present teas, spices and snacks. Crafted
from light and durable Moso bamboo,
these pieces are great for everyday use
and will not absorb or impart odors.The
Tea Box, which stores up to eight
varieties of tea bags, features a flip-top
lid that seals out moisture to maintain
freshness.The Triple Scoop Box has three
compartments with a long-handled
bamboo spoon recessed inside to
conveniently serve up sugar cubes,
cinnamon sticks and ginger or
chocolates, nuts and mints. Perfect for
showcasing and protecting gourmet
salts or dry spices, the Salt Cellar has a
simple yet elegant design with hinged
lid to seal out moisture. Island Bamboo
is known for having the largest selection
of eco-friendly bamboo kitchenware.
Trees for Shade…Bamboo for Boards,
Island Bamboo makes bamboo
alternatives to traditional wood products.
Island Bamboo products are an earthfriendly choice for kitchenware products
because they are high quality with a
long, useful life; manufactured from
bamboo, a renewable resource; and
thoughtfully packaged to reduce waste.
Each sold separately; these and other
bamboo serveware are available in the
2012 Island Bamboo Product Catalog.
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99-25.99
Island Bamboo
[tel] 949.492.9921
www.islandbamboo.com
VIETRI RECYCLED
PRISM DRINKWARE
A dimpled texture adds rich dimension
to your table in a variety of lightcatching hues. Made in Spain of
recycled glass. Dishwasher safe.
Vietri Inc.
[tel] 919.732.5933
www.vietri.com
PLACETILES CERAMIC LABELS
PlaceTiles are stylish erasable
ceramic accent labels, perfect
as table place cards for guests or
as a descriptive accessory for
each dish being served. No more
cheap paper or plastic tags,
PlaceTiles are a nice, personalized
finishing touch for a dinner party,
reception or any gathering, giving
the VIP treatment to guests and
highlighting each dish. Comes in a
variety of styles such as Medallion,
Fleur-di-Lis, Vine, Shell and more.
Suggested Retail Price:
$35 for a set of 6
TEAQUARIUM
A traditional tea flower is a visual treat
and the TEAquarium offers the best
way to brew them. This fluid design
includes a drink through filter located
at the top of the glass and perfect for
many that enjoy green tea, matte and
many herbal teas keeping the tea in
the cup. The top has a fine mesh food
safe stainless filter and a simple press
fit with the food safe silicone insulation.
The hand made double wall 9 oz glass
features our new single wall drinking
and elegant with or without the filter
for tea or any beverage. This is new
design 9 oz double wall glass includes
a silicone base. Highwave is
celebrating 30 years 2012. Every year
we develop new designs and for 2012
our theme is Fluid Design for Coffee,
Tea, Beer, Wine & Spirits and Water.
Stop by and visit High wave at the
International Tea Show in Las Vegas
to see other new Fluid Designs.
Highwave Inc.
[tel] 800.444.4928
www.highwave.com
PlaceTiles
[tel] 678.467.4776
www.placetile.com
SPEED-PULL DECORKER WITH
BUILT-IN FOIL CUTTER
The only handheld uncorking machine
that easily fits into a kitchen drawer
with all the power of a bigger machine!
Get rid of those bulky corkscrews. Builtin foilcutter also eliminates the problem
of losing the foilcutter. Compact,
innovative design opens bottles in
seconds. Place machine over bottle.
Squeeze side handle and turn the
bottle to activate foil cutter. Comes in
a pearl chrome finish, stands 81⁄8" tall,
4¾" wide. Comes in a four-color box.
Franmara
[email] info@franmara.com
www.franmara.com
MARY HARPER GROUP
ROSSANA COLLECTION
These wooden trays from the Foxy
Fall Collection designed by tag,
feature rope handles and come in a
set of two.
The Mary Harper Group represents
some of the finest manufacturers in
the gift, tabletop and home décor
industries from Frances Stoia and
Murval to Phaidon Press, Seda France
and Tocca. The Rosanna collection
from the very gifted designer and artist,
Rosanna Bowles, features many
products designed for carefree
elegant entertaining. Rosanna offers
a wide array of china, flatware,
glassware and accessories.
tag
[tel] 773.871.1300
Mary Harper Group
www.maryharpergroup.com
TAG FOXY FALL WOODEN TRAYS
Acacia Creations takes recycled
materials and reinvents them into
beautiful bowls and tabletop pieces
for the home. Recycled magazine
bowls and fallen olive wood
tableware are among the beautifully
handcrafted
pieces
Acacia
Creations offers. Using only recycled
and reclaimed materials found in
Kenya and practicing fair trade
principles, Acacia Creations is an
eco-friendly company with a true
appreciation for its artists. The Olive
Wood Collection includes: 3" bowl
with teaspoon, traditionally used as
salt and pepper servers; 6" bowls,
versatile enough for anything
(natural or painted); 8" divided hors
d’oeuvres bowl, perfect for dry
snacks; Salad servers: painted,
spiraled, or branched; Double bowl
and double spoon; Heart-shaped
nesting bowls (set of three).
Suggested Retail Price: $7.50-28
Acacia Creations
www.acaciacreationsstore.com
ARTEL BANANA LEAVES
From Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of
Darkness” to the paintings of Henri
Rousseau, the primal mystique of the
jungle landscape has long captivated
the imagination of the modern world.
Banana Leaves transports the viewer
into the thick of a dense jungle—no
machete required! Similar in design to
Jungle Baroque but without the animal
depictions, Banana Leaves features
overlapping images of thickly veined
foliage, bringing a taste of the rainforest
to any table setting or home décor.
Banana Leaves also differs from Jungle
Baroque in its inclusion of an additional
production step: After being mouthblown and sandblasted, each piece is
painstakingly hand-painted with a
golden hue, kiln-fired, and then handcolored and kiln-fired a second time,
after which the gold color is only visible
on the inside of the glass. The result is
a truly unique object that evokes a
walk in the tropics – rich with detail,
bright color, and the unexpected
surprise of sparkling gold flashes on
the interior.
Artel Glass
[tel] 646.216.9415
www.artelglass.com
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Meyer Dedicates Resources
to New Tabletop Division
Following positive response to the
unveiling of new Rachael Ray and Paula
Deen Tabletop Collections at both the
2011 International Home + Housewares
Show in Chicago and at the recent New
York Tabletop Market in October, Meyer
Corp., U.S., has signed a multiyear lease
for its Forty-One Madison 3,000-plus
square-foot showroom (suite 1701).
In addition, Meyer has appointed veteran
tabletop executive Helene Branisel as
Director of Sales in Tabletop, a newly
created position.
“We’re delighted to solidly move forward
in the new year with permanent showroom
space at the most prestigious address
for the tabletop industry, and to
welcome Helene, a highly skilled tabletop
sales executive to our newly formed
tabletop division,” says Suzanne
Murphy, Vice President of Marketing at
Meyer Corp., U.S.
“Our beautiful and professionally designed
showroom will be a focal point for
introducing new Rachael Ray and
Paula Deen collections at each Tabletop
Show in 2012 and beyond, and Helene’s
industry expertise and leadership
will ensure our success in quickly
establishing market share for our two
coveted celebrity brands.”
Before
joining
Meyer,
Branisel
was National Accounts Manager at Fitz
& Floyd for 13 years, where her
responsibilities covered sales for all
retail channels and management of
the tabletop company’s sales force.
Branisel reports to Darrin Johnston,
Senior Vice President of Sales at Meyer
Corporation, U.S.
FUSIONBRANDS SERVEITUP
AMERICAN FEITIAN ROOSTER BOWL
KRI KRI STUDIO'S VIT DINNERWARE
Kri Kri Studio introduces artist Kristin
Nelson’s VIT line of dinnerware. VIT
(pronounced “veet”) porcelain dishes
are elegant, clean and crisp. Vertical
or horizontal hand-drawn white lines
detail the five VIT colors; gray, taupe,
yellow, coral and jade green. The
handmade quality enriches a simple,
Scandinavian sensibility. Place settings
include dinner and salad plates, two
bowl sizes and a mug. VIT also offers
a large serving bowl and vases.
Pleasingly thin, this line is durable and
dishwasher safe.
Wholesale Price: $18-60
Kri Kri Studio
[tel] 206.790.3301
www.planetkrikri.com
Elevate your favorite plate with the
serveitup—the first stand that provides
a secure lift to any size or shape plate
or bowl. Put your everyday plate on a
pedestal and instantly raise the bar on
serving and entertaining.The serveitup
has a porcelain base, topped with a
suction cup that securely affixes to flat,
non porous dinnerware. Small stand
holds 6-8" plates and bowls. Large stand
holds 10-12" plates and bowls.
Suggested Retail Price: $20 (small), $30
(large)
fusionbrands
www.fusionbrands.com
This Rooster Bowl from American FeiTian
is completely hand-blown and fused
with colorful barnyard hues. It provides
the perfect place for napkins,
sweeteners, utensils or any other items
you choose. America FeiTian is the
American division of Liao Yang FeiTian,
China’s largest manufacturer of
handcrafted glass gifts and decorative
accessories. The company has been
distributing glassware in the United
States since 2002. With more than 2,000
employees, the factory produces a
wide range of items, including glass
flowers,
vases,
plates,
bowls,
candleholders and glass figurines. All
of the company’s items are proudly
blown by highly skilled craftsmen with
years of glass-making experience.
Teams of designers in China, Europe
and the United States scour the
markets in a constant search for the
latest trends and colors. This ensures
that AFT’s products will appeal to the
most
discriminating
consumer
preferences in home décor. And,
because they are the manufacturer,
they are able to offer products at prices
that reflect an incredible value. AFT
also collaborates with other glass
factories in China. As a result, they are
able to address the needs of many
customers regarding all types of
glassware products.
American FeiTian
[tel] 909.987.6354
www.aftglassware.com
WILLIAM BOUNDS MILLS
Julia Treutiger graduated from the
University of Lund, Sweden in 2010 and
has already made a name for herself.
Julia’s design all have the same
combination of form and aesthetics
for functional and of course beautiful
products. The new Fix series was
inspired by the simple designs from
our past. Her desire with the Fix line
was to create a line that offered clean
design and great function. The result is
a line of functional and decorative
items for the kitchen in stoneware and
oak. The Fix line includes the Lemon
Squeezer, shown here, as well as
ceramic spice mill with container, herb
pot, salt and pepper set, bowl with lid
and trivet and grater with container.
Suggested Retail Price:
$18.95 for Lemon Squeezer
Capitalize on quality with Made in
the USA line of William Bounds pepper,
salt and spice mills, offering retailers a
wide assortment of 100 percent
American-made products ideal for
merchandising for Memorial Day, Flag
Day, Fourth of July, or every day,
building sales throughout the year. With
more than 30 SKUs, the line appeals to
consumers who feel good about
supporting American-made products.
The mills are identified with a red, white
and blue “Made in the USA” ribbon. All
mills feature the exclusive William
Bounds three-step adjustment ring for
a fine, medium or coarse grind. To
maximize fresh flavor, the proprietary
William Bounds milling mechanism
crushes rather than grinds ingredients,
releasing the full flavor of the spice.
The design features no interlocking
parts, so the mill will not jam or wear
out. The mills offer versatility and
durability for use in the kitchen, at the
table and at the grill.
Sagaform USA
[tel] 856.761.4050
www.sagaform.com/usa
William Bounds
[tel] 800.473.0504
www.wmboundsltd.com
FIX BY JULIA TREUTIGER
KUHN RIKON BISTRO OIL
& VINEGAR CRUETS
Designed by award-winning Swiss
designer Philipp Beyeler, the Kuhn
Rikon Bistro Oil & Vinegar Cruets are
fitted with a cleverly-engineered
adjustable non-drip spout, allowing oil
and vinegar to pour evenly from a drip
to flow, adding just the right flavor to
your meal. The glass cruets are
complemented with colorful and
durable tops. The center handle lifts
up the base to hold the cruets securely
in place when moving from kitchen to
table, and helps keep countertops and
tables mess free. Measuring 6½" tall,
these 3-piece sets are available in three
colors: Black, White and Red.
Kuhn Rikon
www.kuhnrikon.com
RED CLAY HOME'S
INCLINE AT SUNSET BOWLS
The delicately sloping edge of this
serving bowl creates a beautiful nest
to display fruit or corral loose items.
Simple yet stunning, the Incline at
Sunset bowl is suitable to serve salads
or sides, or just add a pop of style to
any space. The bowls available in
Peacock, Flame, and White, measure
10" in diameter and 5" deep, are Food
safe and made in the USA.
Red Clay Home
[tel] 415.205.7137
www.redclayhome.com
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SILLY SOULS MILK JUNKIE
New this year from Silly Souls is the
Milk Junkie melamine kids dinner
set. Each set includes five pieces—
plate, bowl, cup, spoon and fork—in
a gift box.
($11 wholesale)
Silly Souls LLC
[tel] 415.615.0397
www.sillysouls.com
INTRADA SIENA
Intrada’s Siena collection offers
authentic Italian centerpieces and
footed bowls, which create an eyecatching attraction to any home or
event. Each Intrada piece is 100
percent handmade and hand
painted in Italy by master Italian
artisans whose skills have been
passed down for generations. The
collection features various sizes
and shapes.
Intrada
[tel] 800.752.7576
www.IntradaItaly.com
BODUM DOUBLE WALL GLASSES
DESIGN HOUSE
STOCKHOLM BAMBOO
Bamboo is a grass. Bamboo is fantastic.
This rapid-growing grass has provided
food and building materials for people
for thousands of years. Bamboo is
impact resistant; it is rigid and can be cut
into. Design House Stockholm has
chosen to translate some of its earlier
products using this laminated natural
material: Pick Up, Stig Ahlström’s
combined servers and chop sticks;
David Mayhew’s serving set Whale Tongs,
which are held together by a magnet;
Tray, Rolf Sinnemark’s nest of trays;
and Umbra, Signe Persson-Melin’s
salad servers. Deisgn House Stockholm
got so keen on bamboo that it let a
couple of earlier products be born again
using the new material: Chop, Ulla
Christansson’s chopping boards and
Hot Pot, serving mats by Åsa McCormac
that can be unfolded or folded up to suit
one’s needs.The bamboo collection will
expand with several new members in
the next few years.
Individually mouth-blown by expert
artisans, the proprietary Bodum Double
Wall Glasses feature two walls of
breathable glass with air in between,
creating a highly effective layer of
insulation. The result? This innovative
drinkware keeps hot drinks hot without
burning the user’s fingers and cold
drinks cold without the messy
condensation.The Double Wall Glasses
are the perfect vessels for beer,
cocktails, cold drinks and desserts as
well as coffee, tea, hot cocoa and any
hot beverage, forever eliminating the
need for a coaster. It is a stronger yet
lighter, high-quality glass. Due to the
properties of borosilicate glass, the
Double Wall Glasses are temperature
resistant,
scratch-resistant
and
dishwasher safe. In addition, these
glasses will not cloud or become dull
over time, even after 1,000 dishwasher
cycles.
Suggested Retail Price: $15-25 apiece;
$30-40 set
Bodum
www.bodum.com
MOSO BAMBOOWARE
Pandas everywhere will rejoice at the
launch of the new Moso Bambooware
Collection, which was shown at the
2012 International Home + Housewares
Show by Robinson Home Products.
Named for one of the few species of
bamboo that pandas don’t eat, Moso
sustainable kitchen tools augment its
attractive two-toned design with a gift
that gives back: Robinson will donate
about 4 percent from the sale of each
Moso item to the renowned World
Wildlife Fund. All Moso utensils are safe
to use with non-stick cookware, and
the use of Moso bamboo to craft this
collection was strategically selected for
durability. The Bowl and Salad Server
Set feature gently scalloped edge detail
and offer a generous 5-quart capacity.
The servers are 11½" in size. Product
development to further expand the
Moso collection is under way.
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 (bowl)
$9.99 (server set)
Robinson Home Products
www.robinsonus.com
Design House Stockholm Inc.
[tel] 845.731.9566
www.designhousestockholm.com
BLUE CRAB BAY CO. STONEWARE
ONEIDA CHEF'S
TABLE CHIP AND DIP
HAMPTON SILVERSMITHS
STITCHED FLATWARE
Oneida's popular Chef's Table
collection has eight new pieces,
which were debuted at the
International Home + Housewares
Show, including a 14" Chip and Dip
tray. Launched two years ago to an
enthusiastic reception at retail, the
Oneida Chef’s Table collection
offers the pristine look of bone china
with the stronger durability of
porcelain. As with the rest of the
collection, the Chip and Dip tray
comes with a three-year no-chip
warranty, “restaurant rolled edge”
and “fingertouch grip” that ensures
it will stand up to everyday use.
Hampton, a leader in innovative
flatware, cutlery, barware and kitchen
solutions, debuts the stunning
Hampton
Silversmiths
Stitched
flatware design. Stitched displays a
decorative cross-stitched embossed
pattern that creates movement up
the center of the handle to
complement both table and linens.
The flatware is made of 18/0 stainless
steel, which is particularly resistant to
corrosion and rusting; available in
all mirror, or frosted and mirror finish;
and dishwasher safe with a limited
lifetime warranty.
Robinson Home Products
www.robinsonus.com
Hampton Forge
www.hamptonforge.com
Blue Crab Stoneware by Dovis Designs,
distributed exclusively by Blue Crab
Bay Co., are original designs of
Eastern Shore artisan José Dovis, who
also created the Blue Crab Bay Co.
logo in 1985. All items prominently
feature a hand-painted blue crab,
the quintessential gem of a coastal
Virginia location. All are microwaveand dishwasher-safe as well as leadfree. The line focuses on kitchenware,
dinnerware
and
serveware.
Kitchenware items include a deep
mixing bowl, canister, utensil holder,
spoon rest and trivet. Dinnerware
pieces include: dinner plate, salad
plate, pasta bowl ,mug, soup/chowder
bowl, dessert/bread plate and cereal
bowl. Serveware includes: round platter,
oval platter, large pitcher, sugar jar,
cream pitcher, tureen/casserole,
serving bowl, condiment dish, salt-andpepper set and seasoning shaker.
Among Birdkage's collection of bib, Aline and vintage aprons with matching
tea towels is Madison—100 percent
multicolored floral printed cotton
canvas with metal “sail cloth”
grommets. The aprons are great for
wearing in the kitchen, at the BBQ grill,
in the garden or even for crafts such
as scrapbooking.
Blue Crab Bay Co.
[tel] 757.787.3602 Ext. 104
visit www.baybeyond.net
Birdkage
[tel] 917.655.0833
www.birdkagestyle.com
BIRDKAGE
MADISON APRONS, TEA TOWELS
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anniversary of the devastating Japanese
earthquake and tsunami. The Japanese
government has launched a program to
help the three most affected regions—
Iwate,
Miyagi
and
Fukushima
prefectures—by easing the way for
companies to come to significant trade
shows such as IH+HS.
“One hundred years into the future,
somebody may not know what these are
for, but as an object, they might be curious
and find them attractive,” Kirihara said.
“I’m hoping people in the future will have
a feel for these and think that they have
captured some beauty as with the Japanese
tea ceremony.”
“What we hope will happen is that we
support them now and next year, they will
be able to come themselves,” said Shingo
Nagai, Director of Business Development
and PR for the Japan External
Trade Organization.
Some of the designers were able to make
it to the IH+HS show, though others
chose to be closer to home on March 11,
the anniversary date. Masanori Kirihara
brought his iPod/iPhone docks and
explained through an interpreter that he
was inspired by the timeless beauty of
Japanese tea ceremony dishware.
“We have a game in the kitchen,” added
Michael Voltaggio, grinning. “‘What can
we put in the pressure cooker next?’”
Fissler was intrigued by the Voltaggios’ use
of pressure cookers in their restaurants,
and jumped in when the company
heard the cookers were being
discarded after three months when
they were worn out.
“The good news about the
Vitaquick is that it will last,” said
Bryan Voltaggio, who makes
“CLT” (Chicken, Lettuce and
Tomato) sandwiches in one of his
restaurants from chicken skin
cooked in a Vitaquick then ovendried crisp like bacon.
There was no shortage of celebrity chefs
at this year’s IH+HS, from Paula Deen to
Guy Fieri to charming Aussie chef Curtis
Stone, who debuted his new cookware
line and could be seen on the show floor
in the waning hours tirelessly promoting
his Curtis Stone Kitchen Solutions.
Chef David Burke’s cutlery line was
inspired by and named after his four
restaurants. The cutlery line was created
in part because customers kept swiping
steak knifes at Primehouse. Kitchenware
by David Burke includes the same style of
steak knives used in Primehouse and no
waiter will be docked when you take the
knives home.
Bravo’s “Top Chefs” were well represented
by Fabio Viviani, Stephanie Izard and the
personable Voltaggio brothers, who
demonstrated
Fissler’s
redesigned
Vitaquick pressure cooker in several
demonstrations throughout the show.
“It’s the one, most-used piece of
equipment in my kitchen,” Bryan
EMSA BY FRIELING SAMBA QUICK-PRESS CARAFE
Emsa by Frieling's popular Samba Carafe with its Quick-Press closure, now comes
in eight new vibrant, translucent fashion colors: raspberry, light yellow, tansparent
white, green, light green, orange, eggplant and lavendar.
SRP: $25.50
Frieling
www.frieling.com
Voltaggio said.
Alessio Alessi, CEO of Alessi USA,
brought the iconic Italian manufacturer’s
newest lines to IH+HS, including Guido
Venturini’s playful All-Time cutlery in
vivid colors.
“It begins with a love of food,” Alessi said
of his family’s devotion since 1921 to bring
innovative and inspired design to the
housewares marketplace. “You can’t invent
anything new, but you begin with tradition
and you take it into the future.”
The IH+HS show also could be fertile
ground for inspiration as well, even in the
simple act of a visitor carrying a water
bottle along during a meeting with Alessi.
“We should have a water bottle!”
Alessi remarked, perhaps sparking
another journey.
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With more than 2,100 exhibitors at the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show in
Chicago, there were hundreds of new products to see. Here are a few that caught our eye:
PREPARA ROASTING LAUREL
Bend the Laurel to any position to make
sure your roast isn't sticking to the
bottom of your pan or soaking up the
grease. The heat-resistant, silicone
Laurel also can be used as a trivel and
is pretty enough to decorate your
kitchen, too.
Prepara
www.prepara.com
BODUM SANTOS
VACUUM COFFEE MAKER
REVOL FROISSÉS
Just in time for the 2012 Olympics,
Revol, the top manufacturer of French
culinary-grade porcelain, expands its
popular crumpled cup collectiion to
include a patriotic “Country Collection”
as well as other designer colors.
Suggested Retail Price: $12.99-99.99
Revol
www.revol-porcelaine.fr
First introduced in the late 1950s, the
Santos returns with a newly designed
Tableside Gas Burner & Stand, has a
34 ounce capacity and features an
estimated brewing time ranging from
five to 11 minutes (entertainment value
immeasurable).
EVRIHOLDER HOT DOG SLIC’R
The Hot Dog SLic’R™ creates bitesize pieces for picky eaters with a
simple push and, with the “doggie
bowl” for condiments, makes good
eating kids’ play.
Evriholder
www.evriholder.com
ISI TWIST ‘N SPARKLE DIRECT
CARBONATION SYSTEM
Bodum
www.bodum.com
WARING PRO SNOW CONE MAKER
The new Waring Pro Professional 80
Watt Snow Cone Maker can shave
enough for up to five cones in less than
a minute using stainless steel cutting
blades. It includes two fold-down cone
holders for storage and comes with
four BPA-free reusable cones and 12
paper cones.
The
Twist
‘n
Sparkle
carbonator is designed to
turn ordinary beverages into
sodas—and you know
everything's healthful when
you're the one controlling
the
ingredients,
from
cranberry juice to coffee to
water. Comes with a
reusable, sparking want;
three Sparklets CO2 soda
chargers, replaceable cap
and recipe booklet.
ISI
www.twistnsparkle.com
Waring Pro
www.waringpro.com
FISSLER VITAQUICK
Building on the pressure-cooker craze,
Fissler has redesigned its Vitaquick to
suit modern needs with a sleeker,
conical shape that allows for stacking
in storage; polished stainless steel
exteriors; blue pressure indicator; coolto-the-touch handles; four deep
cookers and two sizes in the unique
skillet shape; an audible locking
indicator and more.
Fissler
www.fisslerusa.com
HUROM SLOW JUICER
The classic white Hurom Slow Juicer
has been such a hit that the company
is adding two updated styles in metallic
black with silver accents and silver with
black accents and a stylish new
smokey gray strainer along with new
packaging designed for an enhanced
in-store experience and a new
cookbook, “100 Gourmet Recipes for
the Slow Juicer.”
Hurom
www.slowjuicer.com
YOUCOPIA
CHEF'S EDITION SPICESTACK
NOGENT EXPERT
RANGE CHEF'S KNIFE
The new Bisbell Magmates line of
blade guards and knife racks,
designed in the U.K., is now available
in North America through Fissler. The
Magmates, which come in bold colors,
keep knifes handy yet safe.
Consumers demanded more spice
storage and YouCopia delivers with the
Chef's Edition SpiceStack, which holds
30 full sizes or 60 half sizes of spice
bottles—the largest capacity spice
organizer on the market yet it still fits in
all standard-sized kitchen cabinets.
With 90 years of experience and
tradition behind it, iconic French
cutlery maker Nogent debuts a
chef's knife to its Expert Range that
includes the company's microserration
technology—the Affidenté cutting finish
that never needs sharpening.
Bisbell
www.bisbellmagnets.com
YouCopia
www.youcopia.com
Nogent
www.nogent3etoiles.com
BISBELL MAGMATES
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SPECIAL FEATURE
19
Special Feature
2012 SFIGF
(Cont. from Page 1)
President, Urban Expositions. “We’ve
worked to bring back vendors who had left
over the years, added new lines and
categories like our new Tabletop, Gourmet
& Housewares section,
significantly expanded our
marketing outreach, and are
planning even more new
initiatives and promotions
that promise to keep the
momentum going.”
Among
the
newest
initiatives was the debut
of the Tabletop, Gourmet
& Housewares section
featuring
cookware/
bakeware, kitchen gadgets,
specialty food, small electrics
and tabletop accessories.
In addition to expanding
this category’s offerings on the show
floor, Urban Expositions also built a
number of events and programs around
the section. Among them, Urban
expanded its full-scale show seminar series
to include a special program for wineries
led by Beverly Armstrong on the
effectiveness of merchandise sales in a
winery tasting room. Special guest
appearances and cookbook signings by
leading bay area chefs were also part of the
line up with Andrea Froncillo of The
Franciscan Crab Restaurant, The Stinking
Rose, Bobo's, The Dead Fish, Calzones
and Crab House at Pier 39 and Mitch
Rosenthal of Town Hall, Salt House and
Anchor & Hope.
“This show has far exceeded our
expectations,” said Tabletop, Gourmet &
Housewares exhibitor Michael Raffetto,
The Lundgren Group. “We’ve opened a
number of new accounts.”
In addition to the new Tabletop, Gourmet
& Housewares section, the Urban
Expositions sales team has continued
to expand the exhibitor base with
each successive show. The February
2012 edition brought together close to
700 companies representing thousands
of lines conveniently categorized in
11 product sectors on the show floor.
In addition to the new Tabletop, Gourmet
& Housewares section, buyers could
also explore offerings
in
Gifts
&
Collectibles, World
Style Handcrafted,
Museum,
Village
Arts, Design, Home
&
Garden,
Handcrafted,
Personal
Style,
Vintage Collection
and Treasures to Go.
the show keep growing. And,
feedback from these retailers was
overwhelmingly positive about the
selection and size of the February
2012 show’s exhibitor base.
From specialty and
department stores to
wineries, resorts, and
chain
stores
to
buying groups and
associations including the Museum Stores
Association, California Association of
Hospitals and Health Systems and the
Frontier Duty Free Association, the
numbers and types of buyers attending
“I’m very impressed by the depth and
diversity of the lines on display at the San
Francisco International Gift Fair,” said
Ann Conlin, Connor Hotel Shop, Jerome,
Ariz. “We found fun and exciting new
lines and enjoyed placing orders with our
current vendors, too. I can’t wait to see
what’s on offer this summer.”
“The San Francisco International
Gift Fair just keeps getting better
with each successive show,
attracting more and more highquality vendors,” said Jeri Webb,
The Field Museum, Chicago. “A
number of my regular vendors
have started showing here, too, and they
are loving it.”
“The quality of merchandise was the best
I have seen in many years,” added Gaye
Scott, Virginia Mason Gift Shop, Seattle.
Looking forward, Urban Expositions has
already begun working on programs and
promotions for the Aug. 4-7 edition. Plans
call for further expansion of the new
Tabletop, Gourmet & Housewares section
to coincide with the buying season for
this industry; continued growth of the
exhibitor roster and show categories; and
expanded marketing efforts and enhanced
buyer service offerings for retailers
throughout the show’s key trading areas of
northern California, Oregon, Nevada,
Arizona and Utah.
For more information on the
San Francisco International Gift Fair,
visit www.sfigf.com or call 800.318.2238
or 678.285.3976.
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BUYERS GUIDE
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BUYERS GUIDE
Artistique Design Food Server
From the Glitter Collection comes an 11" x
3¼" food server that is nickel plated with
silver glitter designed handle. Made to last
a lifetime, it is nontarnishable and
dishwasher safe, too. Great for serving rice,
brownies, fish, potatoes and almost every
food. It is an elegant and fashionable way
to serve food.
Artistique Design
[te] 877.744.2785
www.artistique5.com
Ashton Sutton Metal Table Clock
The Ashton Sutton Co., manufacturer of
home decor products, recently introduced
its double-sided metal table clock with
arrow element, an all metal table clock
with cut-out and hand welded arrow .The
double sided clock sits on the top of a
revolving stand. The dials have black
numerals and are easy to read. Requires
two AA batteries.
Suggested Retail Price: $42 (wholesale:
$17.50)
Ashton Sutton Co.
[tel] 413.743.1260
www.ashtonsutton.com
metalware
Basic Spirit Measuring Spoons
This rooster measuring spoon set has been
hand-crafted with fine pewter in Nova
Scotia, Canada. These sets are available in
many different designs and come gift
boxed. Ten percent of the profits fund
charitable projects.
Basic Spirit
[tel] 877.245.3821
www.basicspirit.com
Home Wet Bar Ultimate Lighted Grill Tongs
An illuminating idea, the Ultimate Lighted
Grill Tongs from Home Wet Bar lighted grill
tongs make grilling or barbecuing at night
easy as day. These BBQ grill tongs feature
a cleverly designed removable led
flashlight that lights up food on the grill.
They lock closed for easy storage, are a
generous 20 inches long so grill masters
do not burn their hands, and feature sturdy
steel arms that will not buckle, insulated
high temperature handles with deluxe
contoured grips, and a handy grill hanging
loop. Additionally, the flashlight removes
quickly allowing easy cleaning in the
dishwasher. Tongs are one of the most
important tools a grill master owns, and
with these tongs, he or she will have the
grasp, protection, and the light needed to
get the job done right!
Home Wet Bar
www.homewetbar.com
Kuhn Rikon Pineapple Knife Colori
Kuhn Rikon brings the spirit of hospitality to
the kitchen with the colorful, stylish and fun
Pineapple Knife Colori. In the tradition of
Kuhn Rikon’s highly functional specialty
knives, this durable 8-inch knife makes
preparing pineapple slices and cubes
quick and easy. Its sturdy, serrated nonstick
Japanese carbon steel blade slices
pineapples easily and the blade features
a pineapple cutout design that helps
prevent sticking. The green plastic handle
is ergonomically designed for either left- or
right-handed use, and provides maximum
comfort and leverage for cutting through
the tough skin of a pineapple, and ease
of maneuverability when slicing through
the flesh of the fruit. This versatile knife
can also be used to cut through cakes
and large desserts, homemade breads
and tough-skinned vegetables. The
sharp serrated edge slices through tough
fruit and vegetable skin or bread crust
with the slightest bit of pressure and the
stainless steel blade stays sharper
longer. The Pineapple Knife Colori comes
with a safety sheath, with decorative
cutouts, to protect the knife during storage
and transport. The Pineapple Knife and
protective sheath are both dishwasher
safe for easy cleanup.
Kuhn Rikon
www.kuhnrikon.com
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GIFTWARE
21
Giftware
tea time
The Cup That Cheers Giftware Retailers
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
Many a shop that's using tea accessories
as an ancillary profit center is primarily a
restaurant, florist or hospital gift shop.
What you'll sell them depends on how
you brought them into the store.
LaDonna Olmstead, Co-Owner of Tea
Madame Tea Shop in Sumner, Wash., is
primarily a loose-leaf tea merchant.
Customers come into her 450-square-foot
shop looking for high-quality tea. They
may add items with which to serve the tea
to their order while they're there,
especially around Christmas, Mother's
Day and Easter, when there's a seasonal
bump in the demand for beautiful tea sets
intended as gifts.
Most of Mary Jane Fay's customers at My
Grandmother's Teapot in Adamsville, Pa.,
come in for afternoon tea, often a
traditional cream tea with scones or
sandwiches. In the seven years she's been
in business in her rural community, she
says, “We found out a long time ago that
the money is not in the tea; it's in the retail
shop.” She carries products made in the
British Isles and the U.S., including
teapots, tea cups and mugs, scoops, tea
caddies, and infusers, in addition to teas
blended for Welsh tastes and a variety of
books that celebrate tea and its traditions.
Of the teapots she sells, the most popular
are the simple Brown Betty clay pots—she
says most of her customers have at least
one. “They're kind of a staple. They're
not as pretty, but they keep your tea hot
longer,” she says.
Giftware wholesaler Burton & Burton of
Bogart, Ga., sells teapots to a lot of florists
and hospital gift shops. “In a lot of towns,
WILLIAM BOUNDS
SILI GOURMET TEA BALL
JURA ENA MICRO 1
The newest addition to Jura’s awardwinning line of advanced automatic
coffee centers, the ENA Micro 1 is an
ultra-compact, one-cup espresso
machine that brews the ultimate in
espresso and crema coffee. It fills an
important niche in the U.S. market by
offering a true bean-to-cup experience
without frothing options, dramatically
expanding the brand’s target
audience by reaching out to a
broader audience.This compact micro
brewing unit allows the user to
program three different cup sizes of
ristretto, espresso or coffee, each at
two different aroma levels. It is the
world’s smallest automatic coffee
center—just 9" wide, 17.5" deep and
12.7" high—which is 11 percent smaller
than Jura’s ENA model that previously
held that distinction. The ENA Micro 1
is Jura’s first machine equipped with a
bean container cover with an aroma
preservation seal to keep coffee beans
fresh and flavorful.
Suggested Retail Price: $899 (avialable
for shipment in October)
Jura Capresso
www.us.jura.com
William Bounds Ltd. presents its popular
and easy-to-use Sili Gourmet Tea Ball in
Eggplant, the latest fashion color that
adds drama and style to tea brewing.
This handy tea infuser combines
stainless steel and silicone to create the
perfect environment for steeping any
type of loose leaf tea without leaving
wayward leaves in your cup. The small
holes in the tea ball prevent loose-leaf
tea from escaping the ball during
infusion and depositing in your cup. A
silicone cap makes it easy to fill and to
close securely. A sturdy, brushed
stainless steel handle extends above,
never slipping into the brewed tea. A
stay-cool silicone teardrop at the top
of the handle makes it easy to grasp
to remove from the cup or teapot.
Once steeping is complete, the tea
ball can be placed on the silicone
drip tray, which has a small lip to
prevent any residual liquid from
dripping and staining the counter or
table. Easy to clean, it can be rinsed by
hand or placed in the dishwasher.
Comes in 12-piece CDU with
assortment of eggplant, blue, green
and orange.
William Bounds Ltd.
[tel] 800.473.0504
www.wmboundsltd.com
the hospital gift shop is the only gift shop
in town, so for the customer interested in
buying teapots, it's a one-stop source,”
says Burton & Burton Media and
Communications Manager Steve Rose.
Teapots with nature themes are selling
very well. Floral-motif teapots do very
well in floral shops, and teapots that
feature butterflies do very well indeed. A
replica of a tea set from the Vanderbilt
family's Biltmore House is also selling
exceptionally well right now, Rose says.
Anna Marie's Teas is part of a complex
that includes a tea shop and venue for
private tea parties, gift counter and bed
and breakfast in Liberty, Mo. Owner
Brenda Hedrick sells filters, spoons,
canisters, tea cabinets, teapots, tea cozies,
electric filtering tea pots and even
samovars. Some of her customers buy
lemon curd, scone mix and note cards to
pop into a gift basket with a packet of
loose-leaf tea. Her retail prices for tearelated merchandise range from a couple
of dollars up to a few hundred dollars for
a samovar.
Over the past two to three years, Hedrick
has seen a lot of interest in macha, ground
green tea whisked into hot water and
drunk as part of the traditional Japanese
tea ceremony. She sells the tea, bamboo
whisks, mixing bowls and clay cups in
which the tea is served. That tea tradition
has, as has so much else, been dealt a blow
by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant
disaster. That accident contaminated tea
grown in Japan, and Hedrick, among other
U.S. retailers, has had to find other sources.
She can still buy tea from a few importers
with stocks of the macha that were sealed
before the accident, but once that supply
is gone, she'll be obtaining the green tea
from plantations in India, China and other
places that aren't Japan. “There will be
nothing from Japan after the accident,”
she says. “It breaks our hearts.”
XTREMA BY CERAMCOR
Xtrema by Ceramcor’s line of 100
percent ceramic teaware is sustainably
made from natural minerals derived
from the Earth’s crust and never
leaches any metal or chemicals into
the tea brewed in it. Simply put, Xtrema
produces healthier and better-tasting
tea that maintains its ingredients’ true
flavor. Lighter than competing teaware,
Xtrema is surfaced with a revolutionary
advanced, 100 percent ceramic glaze
on the inside and outside that will
never emit gas or toxins at any
temperature and will never peel or
flake. The non-scratch, easy-to-clean
Xtrema ceramic surface provides
additional protection from the
formation of bacteria and helps keep
each piece looking brand new, year
after year. Unlike metal tea and
porcelain pots, there is never a concern
for damage or meltdown of Xtrema
teaware should the Xtrema product
ever accidentally boil dry after being
left on a heating element for an
extended period of time. This also
reduces the risk of stove damage and
a potential fire. Further, Xtrema retains
heat longer than most traditional tea
pots, so liquids heated in Xtrema stay
hot longer when served.
Ceramcor
www.ceramcor.com
HIGHWAVE TEAFISH/BREWFISH
Brewfish is a patented tea infusion
brewing and drinking design. Brewfish
uses the entire glass for infusion. The
innovation simply shuts off the tea
brewing 100 percent when you press
to drink.The new TEAfish design features
the hand/mouth blown vertical
modern tea statement and unique is
the single-wall drinking on the double
wall body to keep it hot much longer.
Brewfish 2 filter has a flower edge
design on a drink-through top to
maximize the heat retention with its
360 no-look drinking. Stir in very fine or
bulk leaf tea, let it steep with filter on top
and add any sugar or honey just
before you press. When done, remove
filter and add hot water again for one
more time. Comes in 16 oz./473 ml.
Highwave Inc.
[tel] 800.444.4928
www.highwave.com
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GIFTWARE
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Giftware
tea time
BABYCAKES
SMALL BAKING APPLIANCES
RED POMEGRANATE
PANSY CANAPE PLATE
Red Pomegranate is hand-gilded, foodsafe tableware. Red Pomegranate is
hand gilded with gold silver or copper
layered with pigment to create
beautiful high-end designs with
function, yet priced for every retailer's
budget. New for the 2012 season is the
6.5" Pansy Canape Plate in assorted
colors and gift-box set.
Suggested Retail Price: $67.50 for set of
four ($27 wholesale)
Red Pomegranate
[tel] 650.728.5613
www.redpomegranate.net
Babycakes’ line of small baking
appliances are perfect for making
homemade sweets in no time.
Babycakes makes it easier than ever for
hostesses to create gourmet treats to
impress their guests with minimal kitchen
time. Whether it’s trendy cake pops for
an afternoon tea, bridal shower dessert,
individual quiches for Easter brunch or
homemade donuts for a mom-to-be,
Babycakes has an option for all
occasions. Each appliance comes with
all the necessary tools for baking and
decorating, as well as suggested recipes.
Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 (Cake
Pop Maker)
Babycakes
www.thebabycakesshop.com
CHABA DECOR
COASTLIFE V-COASTERS
Chaba Decor's Coastlife V-Coasters,
which come in a set of four
handmade in assorted coastal colors,
are made from recycled wood
salvaged from old houses and boats
in Thailand. Crafted by Thai artisans for
functionality and style utilizing the
characteristic v-joint. Versatile, the
coasters can be used as drink
coasters or as little containers such as
for keeping small jewelry, loose
change, mints or for serving small
finger food to party guests. The Vcoasters are truly a great accent for
any table or room because of its
attractive coastal and pastel color
schemes. Each coaster measures
4" by 4" and 0.75" deep.
Chaba Decor
[tel] 562.320.0298
www.chabadecor.com
EMSA BY FRIELING SAMBA FOR TEA
Emsa by Frieling thermal carafes
bring a long tradition of beauty and
functionality to beverage serveware.
This spring a thermal carafe expressly
made for tea is added to the product
group: Samba for Tea. Each thermal
carafe comes with a durable, BPA
free, infuser for steeping tea. It steeps
the tea and keeps it fresh and hot for
hours. Samba for Tea will be available
in four gorgeous translucent colors:
red, green, orange and white. The
Samba for Tea features the QuickPress closure. To open and close the
carafe, simply press the button in the
center of the lid. When closed, the
carafe is 100 percent leak-proof,
excellent for keeping beverages
either hot or cold (think ice tea) for
up to 16 hours. The drip-free spout
and comfortable handle provide for
effortless pouring. Made in Germany,
the Samba for Tea Quick-Press holds
34 fl. oz. and comes with a threeyear warranty.
Frieling
www.frieling.com
ROYAL COPENHAGEN
BLUE FLUTED MEGA FOOTED BOWL
It took a visionary young artist to take
on the legendary Blue Fluted design
and twist it. With a love for the classic,
hand-painted service and the
courage to modernize it, Karen
Kjældgaard-Larsen was the one to
do it—and do it well. Since its
introduction, Blue Fluted Mega has
become a neo-classic, updating
while still honouring the 1775 design.
Royal Copenhagen's new Blue Fluted
Mega Footed Bowl is a beautiful
accessory for any table setting. The
bowl measures 8¼ x 6¼ inches.
Royal Copenhagen
[tel] 800.431.1992
www.royalcopenhagen.com
CHANTAL ANNIVERSARY
TEAKETTLE
Chantal is commemorating its 40th
year in business with an elegant new
teakettle, available in four exciting
colors: Sea Blue, Orange, Chili Red
and Canary Yellow. Chantal has
partnered with Celestial Seasonings
for this extra-special teakettle. Each
Anniversary Teakettle includes 12 free
tea bags and a $1 off coupon from
Celestial Seasonings.
Chantal
www.chantal.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
23
Upcoming Events
Trade Show Buzz
BY MIMI VILLAFANE
Spring is in the air. Spring brings warmer
weather, fragrant flowers, luscious fruits
and the urge to get outside to play.
Gourmet foods, fresh produce and
tantalizing treats are just a sampling of the
tastes, and interesting keynote speeches,
restaurant rock party and innovative
programs and pavilions are a few places to
play at the shows in May. So, go ahead,
play and get a little taste of spring at May’s
shows.
Special Guest Speakers
May’s shows bring big news and big
names. Political powerhouse personalities
and reality-show celebrities alike bring
excitement as they share their experiences
and talents at the shows you’re attending,
or wish you were attending!
Former First Lady Laura Bush will present
ADVERTISER INDEX
Bella Tavola/The Alison Group .....................17
CookPro Inc. ......................................................20
Fire Wire ................................................................9
Franmara..............................................................13
Highwave.............................................................22
LSArts.....................................................................4
Parrish's Cake Decorating Supplies ..................2
Prodyne ..................................................................3
R.S.V.P International ........................................19
Talisman Designs .................................................8
Tokyo Plast International ...................................7
Tribest ..................................................................10
Wilshire Industries LLC ....................................5
Wednesday’s keynote address at the
general session on May 2 at United Fresh
2012, The Produce Show in Dallas. Bush
will share her perspectives on her life
experiences and thoughts on how to
maintain a positive outlook and provide
leadership in turbulent times. The United
Fresh 2012 Show runs May 1-3.
Former President Bill Clinton will share his
unique perspectives and insights into his
presidency as well as his work with the
William J. Clinton Foundation at his keynote
address at The National Restaurant
Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
(The NRA Show). This show runs from
May 5-8. The NRA Show will also have
three of Bravo’s “Top Chef ” reality show’s
biggest celebrities—Richard Blais, Spike
Mendelsohn and Fabio Viviani—showcasing
their culinary expertise to help raise funds for
the National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation’s Prostart program.
The celebrity chefs will host the second
annual Restaurants Rock party held on
Sunday, May 6. Watch for the chefs on the
show floor, where they’ll conduct demos in
the World Culinary Showcase.
The 2012 Sweeets & Snacks Expo®,
happening May 8-10, at McCormick Place,
Chicago, offers morning sessions with wellknown, world-class presenters: political
pundits James Carville and Mary Matalin,
NPD’s leading food trends expert Harry
Balzer, former CNBC economist Marci
Rossell and business guru Dan Heath.
Newest Trends – Nutrition News
One of the hottest trends in the restaurant
and foodservice industries is children’s
nutrition. In keeping abreast of change
and trends, both United Fresh Foundation
TRADE
SHOW
and the NRA are right on track. The
United Fresh Foundation and produce
company partners have joined forces to
make fresh, healthy salad bars a reality in
Texas schools by setting a goal to donate
100 salad bars. They are asking industry
colleagues to join in the charitable
commitment and to sponsor a salad bar;
the cost is $2,500. On May 1, United
Fresh will host a press conference to
announce the donation of salad bars to
Dallas-area schools; sponsors will be
recognizes there and at the United Fresh
2012 Opening General Session.
Sponsoring companies will be featured
prominently at the convention and on the
United Fresh and Let’s Move Salad Bars
to Schools websites.
The NRA is also doing its part to increase
awareness and highlight healthier choices
for children’s nutrition by launching a
Healthier Kids Fare pavilion at the 2012
NRA Show. This special area in the
exhibit hall offers members and show
attendees a range of nutritious food and
beverage products to help develop
delicious and healthy children’s menus. In
addition, the NRA launched a program
this summer, the Kids Live Well program.
To participate, restaurants must provide
children’s menu items that meet specific
and strict nutrition guidelines. Dozens of
restaurant companies with thousands of
locations nationwide have joined the Kids
Live Well program. Kids Live Well will be
featured at the NRA Show, booth #6300.
Awards for Innovation—
Tastes, Tools and Technology
Creativity and innovation are valued and
prized in any industry—gourmet foods
and kitchenware included. Award
programs exist to honor and encourage
these individuals (and companies) for their
ingenuity, commitment and their pursuit
of excellence. The following awards will be
showcased at these shows:
NRA's 2012 Kitchen Innovation Awards,
which recognizes cutting-edge kitchen
equipment in the foodservice market.
Award recipients, selected by an
independent panel of industry experts,
will be showcased in the interactive
kitchen Innovations Pavilion in the new
central location on the exhibit floor at the
2012 NRA Show.
The recipients of the inaugural Operator
Innovations Awards also will be
announced at the NRA Show. The
winners, selected by an independent panel
of judges, will be recognized as leaders
who transform the industry with their
creativity and commitment. Winners will
be chosen in five distinct categories:
Technology Applications, Sustainability,
Menu Development, Food Safety and
Health & Nutrition.
The rebranded “Most Innovative New
Product Awards” will be presented at the
2012 Sweets & Snacks Expo. Nominees’
products are taste-tested by a panel of
industry experts. Watch as retailers cast
the final votes live on the show floor!
What Else is New?
United Fresh 2012 offers two specialized
learning centers this year: FreshTech and
Fresh Marketplace. Featuring interactive
discussions led by industry experts, these
centers are right on the show floor.
Also, when you register for United Fresh
2012, you’re automatically entered into
United’s Taste of Dallas giveaway and a
chance to win gift certificates for dinner
at one of Dallas’ finest restaurants.
Sweets & Snacks has brought back
Innovation Alley, a dedicated area on the
show floor, where new-to-the-industry,
start-up companies will feature some of
the most innovative ideas not yet seen in
the marketplace.
CALENDAR
APRIL 2012
17-20 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
20-22 National Stationery Show
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY, 800.272.SHOW
www.nationalstationeryshow.com
21-26 International Home
Furnishings Market
High Point, NC, 336.869.1000
www.ihfc.com
24-26 The Kitchen &
Bath Industry Show
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL, 312.791.7000
www.kbis.com
10-11 Market Square’s The Buyers
Cash & Carry
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, PA, 717.796.2377
www.marketsquareshows.com
MAY 2012
19-22 International Contemporary
Furniture Fair
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY, 800.272.SHOW
www.icff.com
11-13 NEOCON World’s Trade Fair
The Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL, 800.677.6278
www.neocon.com
JUNE 2012
1-4 Kansas City Gift Show
Gift Mart of Kansas City
Kansas City, KS, 913.687.8059
www.giftmartofkansascity.com
12-14 Licensing International Expo
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV, 310.857.7620
www.licensingexpo.com
17-19 Summer Fancy Food Show
Walter E.Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC, 212.482.6440
www.specialtyfood.com

April 2012 - Oser Communications Group

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