October 2008 - Oser Communications Group

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OCTOBER 2008
Barware Shakes Up
the Industry with New
Designs and Materials
by Jenna Crisostomo, Associate Editor
Considered a hot retail category these days,
barware has found its niche with consumers.
New cocktails, new materials, new shapes,
and new packaging all play a role in the
resurgence of this category.
“When a consumer sees a particular drink
prepared and served in a particular glass…they
want to be able to replicate that when they
entertain at home,” said Tom Moleski, director
of product development and marketing for
ARC International’s Oenology Division. “This
gives them the feeling of being an ‘expert,’ and
helps to translate into a desire for new products
in an often static category.”
“People are definitely experimenting with
many adventurous, new cocktails, and it’s
become more interesting and varied, much
more so than it used to be back in the day,”
said Riki Kane, president of New York-based
Metrokane, Inc. “It used to be scotch and
soda, but now it’s a daiquiri, or mixed drinks
like mojitos, peach bellinis.”
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Proteak Cultivates
Sustainable Teak
in Mexico
by Jenna Lane, Contributing Editor
Proteak’s cutting boards and other teak
products depend on a natural resource, so
even though the company’s been around
since 2000, it’s only been marketing product
for a year and a half. It’s defying expectations
from the plantation to the shelves of
gourmet and independent stores.
In the beginning
Hector Bonilla knew he wanted to do some
kind of forestry project in Mexico. With the
help of forestry professionals and investors, he
started looking for the right species –
sustainable, valuable, and suited to Mexico’s
climate. Teak turned out to be that species, even
though it’s traditionally associated with Asia.
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Wüsthof-Trident Launches
Independent Retailer Contest
Wüsthof-Trident of America, Inc. has launched an
exclusive contest for independent retailers with 10
prizes that feature a VIP trip to Munich, Germany
to attend Oktoberfest 2009, along with a tour of
global headquarters and manufacturing facilities in
Solingen, Germany.
Effective now through February 28, 2009, the contest
prizes will be awarded to 10 independent merchants
with top performing sales of Wüsthof premium cutlery
and sharpening tools.
The all-expenses paid trip for one person from each
of the top 10 independent retail stores will include VIP
entry to the 176th Oktoberfest, one of the biggest
public festivals in the world. Additionally, Wüsthof has
planned a culinary itinerary that includes a cooking
class and gourmet dinner at Kustermann’s in Munich,
a German retailer since 1798, and Wüsthof ’s largest
independent retail customer in Europe. The fourday/three-night trip will also bring the 10 winners to
Wüsthof ’s headquarters in Solingen for a personal tour
of the family-owned factory by Harald Wüsthof.
IHA Announces New Directors, Officers
Two new directors have been elected to the board of
directors of the International Housewares Association
(IHA). The new directors are Steven Fraser, chairman &
chief executive officer (CEO), Wilton Products, Inc., and
James E. Joseph, president & CEO, Oneida Ltd. They
were elected to three-year terms that begin on Oct. 1 and
expire Sept. 30, 2011.
Newly elected board officers are: Chairman – Jeff
Siegel, president/CEO, Lifetime Brands Inc., Vice
Chairman/Chairman Elect – Robert L. Trudeau,
chairman, Trudeau Corporation, Treasurer – Bruce
Kaminstein, president, Casabella Holdings LLC. All
officers serve one-year terms from Oct. 1, 2008
to Sept. 30, 2009.
Leaving the board are Matthew L. Andis, president,
Andis Company, and James L. Glenn, president/CEO,
Whitney Design, Inc. Re-elected to a second three-year
term were Mark Eichhorn, president/CEO, Anchor
Hocking Co.; Barry D. Harper, president/CEO,
Harper Brush Works, Inc.; Bruce Kaminstein; and
Karl Pfitzenreiter, board member, Zwilling J.A.
Henckels USA. Marty Armstrong, vice president
of sales at KitchenAid, was named to the board’s
Executive Committee.
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ARC INTERNATIONAL
Chef & Sommelier’s Open Up Stemware
[tel] 856-825-5620
www.chefsommelier.com/Circle #200
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ARTLAND, INC.
Radiance Goblet & Martini Glasses
[tel] 800-738-4901
www.artland.com/Circle #201
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METROKANE
Rabbit Wine Decanter
[tel] 212-759-6262
www.metrokane.com/Circle #202
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PRODYNE
Vino Gondola Tub
[tel] 800-822-4776
www.prodyne.com/Circle #203
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RITZENHOFF
Pearls Proseco, Champus and Sante
[tel] 630-305-7377
www.ritzenhoffusa.com/Circle #204
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SISSION IMPORTS
Amethyst Glassware
[tel] 800-423-2756
www.sissonimports.com/Circle #205
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TALISMAN DESIGNS
Stylish Stems
[tel] 877-546-7995
www.talismandesigns.com/Circle #206
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DANESCO
Circo Tableware
[tel]800-667-6543
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Cuisipro’s new website provides new
product information, whimsical graphics,
useful recipes and cooking tips. The
pages are designed to be printer friendly
and can be emailed to friends. It offers
a guide that advises consumers where to
buy products close to home as well as
cooking tips when using Cuisipro products.
Donvier.com, a Cuisipro brand, links
directly to the new Cuisipro.com site so
consumers can find the popular Donvier
ice cream and yogurt products with just a
click. According to the company, “there is
nothing mundane about this site, it is as fun
to browse as it is informational.”
Jane Pettigrew, UK-based tea authority is
the new U.S. spokesperson for the Fine T®
gourmet electric tea maker being introduced
at retail this fall by Meyer Corporation U.S.
As part of her new role as spokesperson, Ms.
Pettigrew will attend key tea beverage and
housewares industry events and expos, and
also meet with media to provide essential
information and expert tips on the history
and art of brewing quality tea, and the
benefits of brewing tea in the new, highly
advanced Fine T tea maker. “We are thrilled
to be working with Jane Pettigrew and to
have this opportunity to tap into her
enormous knowledge and passion for tea,”
says Suzanne Murphy, Vice President of
Marketing at Meyer Corporation U.S. “Jane
is very enthusiastic about our new tea
maker, and she’s excited to partner with us
in educating retailers and consumers
about tea and Fine T’s patented brewing
features and advantages.”
Forbes reported on July 28th, 2008 that the
most expensive retail addresses in the world
are on Fifth Ave, between 59th and 42nd
street in New York City. Based on a
information from Cushman & Wakefield,
a real estate investment and consulting
firm, Forbes also reported that these
addresses command $1,500 per square foot
of space. If you’re in the market for the
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most expensive office space, you’ll need
to head across the ocean to London,
where space rents for $259 per square foot
in the West End.
Masterbuilt Manufacturing is planning
a high-profile relaunch of its line of
electric turkey fryers this Fall. The effort
is being driven by a 30-minute infomercial,
as well as packaging and print materials
that feature the recently-earned Good
Housekeeping Seal. The infomercial,
titled “Cooking Made Simple” began a
national roll-out in July, and will air
through the end of 2008. It includes
instructional footage from the "Turkey
Fryer Boys" (company owners John and
Don McLemore), consumer cooking
segments, testimonials from other related
companies including Butterball®, and
more. The show is expected to air on
television stations around the country.
In addition to providing a testimonial for
the spot, Butterball is offering a $2.50
rebate to Masterbuilt Electric Fryer buyers
via an in-package coupon. Also, viewers
are urged to call the Butterball Hot Line
and visit the Butterball web site for “Ten
Tips for Frying.” Crisco® Peanut Oil is
also providing added value. Electric Fryer
buyers will receive a $10 mail-in rebate
on a 3-gallon container of Crisco
Peanut Oil with proof of purchase of both
the fryer and the oil. Rebate forms are
being included in all Masterbuilt Electric
Turkey Fryers.
Highwave Inc., has moved their
sales office. Their new address is
based in Port Hueneme, California. To
contact Gary Ross, the new address is
521 W. Channel Islands Blvd. #12,
Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Contact
phones and email remain unchanged
(805-981-1773 and 800-444-4928,
gary@highwave.com). Ross explained,
“We moved our sales office to be closer to
home and waves.”
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KITCHENWARE NEWS
From the Publisher
From the Editor
The recent announcement by George
Little Management that they are moving
the Gourmet Housewares Show from
May to August was the hot topic at the
New York International Gift Show.
Barware and tabletop take the spotlight in
this month’s issue of Kitchenware News.
Housewares Review
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PUBLISHER/
EDITOR-IN-CHEIF
MANAGING EDITOR
Jim McNeil
jmcneil@kitchenwarenews.com
kdmartin@kitchenwarenews.com
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Jenna Crisostomo
jenna_c@oser.com
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Yasmine Brown
art@oser.com
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Jenna Lane
jennalane@gmail.com
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The show, as many of you know, will be
back in San Francisco after a long absence, too long. After Los
Angeles, New Orleans and most recently Las Vegas, we are very
happy to be returning to our most favorite venue. Home at last.
And, the co-location with the San Francisco Gift Show has
played well, according to my informal survey, across the board.
Hardware is out, gift is in, and we like it.
And the timing, I was not so sure at first. But, as I spoke to
retailers and exhibitors, they had good things to say about the
August 8 – 10th date. Good for specialty stores that want to
fill in some inventory for the 4th quarter. And, the big guys
like it, as they can start looking for spring goods. At least in
my quarters, people like the date.
Portland, Maine 04101
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KITCHENWARE/HOUSEWARES ADVERTISING
PUBLISHER
Jim McNeil
Valerie Wilson
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
In one fell swoop, GLM has silenced
most, if not all of the critics – no easy feat.
Karen D. Martin
Jim McNeil
[tel] (207) 775-2372
[fax] (207) 775-2375
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Oser Communications Group, Inc.
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PRESIDENT
Now, the only issue I hear about is the closeness of the dates
between Gourmet which ends on Aug. 10 (San Francisco Gift
Show runs one additional day, for the record) and the New York
International Gift which opens on Aug.15th.
As Jenna Crisostomo reports in her cover
story on barware trends - the category is
thriving with new styles and innovation.
One of the big innovations is the
development of the “break-resistant”
glass. By now, most of you have seen a
K a r e n M a r t i n demonstration of the new materials, but
the first time I saw Bill Flaherty, president of Artland inc.
smack a glass upside the table, I was amazed.
October also means New York Tabletop Market time. The
showrooms of 41 Madison, 7 West New York and 230 Fifth
Ave are preparing to give buyers a great week with new
showrooms, products and events. For the most current info
on events, check out the their websites (www.41madison.com,
www.7wnewyork.com and www.230fifthave.com).
In terms of market trends, I anticipate we will continue to
see more global influences in color and shape for casual
tabletop. With gray growing as an interior design color
preference, I anticipate more coordinating tabletop choices. I’m
not expecting to see gray dishes, but silver, purples and other
complementary colors.
So congratulations to all involved and, yes, I will see you
in San Francisco.
Lastly, I have to tell you that concerns of function and
design have crossed over into the pet product world. In
fact, I was asked to help judge a pet tabletop event at
Pet Fashion Week. Being the dog lover that I am, of course I
agreed to help out! Let me say congratulations to Jane
Grant, Justin Magee and Stephen McGilloway for the
HugX 401 dish, which was not only beautiful to look
at, but may keep the water in my Briards’ dish as opposed
to the floor.
Jim McNeil, Publisher
Karen Martin, Editor
kdmartin@kitchenwarenews.com
But, not too worry say the GLM folks, they will caravan the
booths from San Fran to NYC. Details forthcoming but clearly
the management is comfortable that it can be done.
Lee M. Oser
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IHA Offers Seminar on Retail Compliance: October 22
A one-day seminar co-sponsored by the
International Housewares Association
(IHA) and VCF, an IHA business solutions partner, will show housewares
suppliers how to build better tools and
processes that will allow them to manage
purchase orders to cash, error-free.
“All About Retail Compliance™:
Housewares” will be held Wednesday,
Oct. 22 in Rosemont, Ill., and focuses on
how suppliers can eliminate process
errors, chargebacks and unnecessar y
costs by sealing the gaps in their compliance knowledge. The program is open to
all housewares suppliers. IHA and VCF
member companies receive a discounted
registration fee of $395. The nonmember registration fee is $595. To
register, go to www.housewares.org and
click on the link under Events &
Upcoming Deadlines.
The agenda includes a panel discussion
by merchandise/vendor
relations managers
from Sears Holding
Corporation who will
discuss how to work
with the retailer on their
compliance standards for
housewares suppliers.
Other session topics include:
• The Challenges of Being a Retailer
• The Order Flow Process and the Cost of
Not Getting it Right
• eCommerce 101—how to read EDI
language and understand transaction sets,
VANs, catalogue partners and data pools
• Floor Ready, Packing and Marking
• Shipping and Transportation
• Navigating Compliance Manuals and
Managing Change
For more information or to register, go
to www. housewares.org or contact Ginny
Costello at IHA at gcostello@housewares
.org or 847-692-0114.
World Kitchen Sponsors
Tea-Off Design Competition
World Kitchen, LLC. is sponsoring its first design contest, the TEA-OFF!
Tea Kettle Design Competition.The competition is open to entrants
18 years and over and has been endorsed by the Industrial Designers
Society of America (IDSA).
“The intriguing balance between functionality and meaning inherent
in this quintessential icon of the home has inspired us at World Kitchen
to choose the tea kettle as a vehicle for design education, experience
and expression,” said Craig Sampson, Chief Innovation Officer of
World Kitchen, LLC, parent company for such brands as Corelle®
dinnerware, CorningWare® bakeware, Pyrex® glassware and Revere®
cookware, among others.
The contest has been structured to offer entrants an opportunity to
explore the cultural meaning of an essential product found in most of
today’s homes and to create original kettle designs employing primarily
one of three materials: metal, glass or ceramic. Other materials and
functions—such as steeping and serving tea—can be included to
augment the design. Competitors are expected to conduct research
into tea, both historically and through current trends, and tea kettles
as they relate to ergonomics, thermodynamics and material properties.
The competition
began August
25, 2008, with
a deadline for
submissions of
January 6, 2009.
Three winners
will be chosen
with the designs
unveiled and
exhibited at the
World Kitchen
booth at the
2009
International Home
+ Housewares
Show (IH+HS) in Chicago in March. They will also be featured
at www.worldkitchen.com.
Winners will receive $5,000 cash prizes and expense-paid, two-day trips
to Chicago to appear at the IH+HS show. A $1,000 award will be given
to a faculty advisor if a winner is a student. Participants retain ownership
of designs, subject to World Kitchen’s right of first refusal.
To view the complete Official Rules and to download entry
requirements, visit www.TEA-OFF.com.
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TODCO’S STAINLESS STEEL
ELECTRIC GARLIC ROASTER
The TODCO-brand Stainless Steel
Electric Roasted Garlic Express ®
from The Hannon Group not only
cooks garlic in 27-minutes but can
cook a variety of other foods as
well.
These foods range from
omelets to pizza, muffins, corn
bread, garlic brochettes, stuffed
mushrooms, Meat N’Taters, cheese
sandwiches, hamburgers and many
others. The top of the line Stainless
Steel Electric Roasted Garlic
Express has an exquisite stainless
steel finish and design that fits into
any home or commercial room
design. A digital timer, unique to
the Stainless Steel model, counts
down the minutes to perfectly
roasted bulbs of garlic. Two small
buttons on the unit allow adding or
subtracting minutes from the roasting time to customize the dish
to individual taste.
Suggested Retail Price: $59.95
Todco
[tel] 262-537-2191
[fax] 262-537-4765
[email]
www.roastedgarlicexpress.com
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PINK DAYSAGO DIGITAL TIMER
Inspired
by
co-inventor
Kathleen
Whitehurst's eighth anniversary as a breast
cancer survivor, a Pink DaysAgo Digital
Day Counter is now avaiable through the
company’s website. Whitehurst's company,
double u products inc., is introducing a
new
pink
DaysAgo
counter as part of her
commitment
to
helping women of
all ages get into
the
habit
of
doing regular self
breast
exams.
Details about the
pink DaysAgo can
be found on the
company's Web site.
Originally designed by Whitehurst and her
business partner, Debbie Stephens Stauffer,
to help busy families keep track of food
freshness in their refrigerators, the DaysAgo
has become a lifestyle product that is used
for everyday tasks ranging from taking
medications to changing water filters.
double u products
[tel] 800-401-4906
[email] orders@howmanydaysago.com.
www.howmanydaysago.com
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DOWN TO EARTH’S
EVERT-FRESH CHEESE BAGS
These easy to wash and reuse bags keep
cheese fresh longer by naturally absorbing
and removing harmful gases. They act as a
moisture barrier that reduces buildup of
bacteria, fungus and
mold. Comes in a
package of twelve
bags
that
are
reusable up to 10
times, and work with
all types of cheeses.
Made in the USA
with FDA, G.R.A.S.
(recognized as safe)
ingredients & FDA
recognized food
grade P.E. plastic.
Down to Earth
Distributors, Inc.
[tel] 800-234-5932
[fax] 541-485-7141
[email] mail@downtoearthdistributors.com
www.downtoearthdistributors.com
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Prepara Cross Markets Hydroponic
Growing Machines with Burpee
W.A. Burpee, one of the largest national
seed suppliers, of Warminster, PA, has
formally entered into a strategic
partnership program with Prepara, of
NYC, the supplier of POWER PLANTS,
hydroponic green growing machines, herb
savors and culinary accessories. Prepara’s
products will be distributed alongside
Burpee seeds, sold together in catalogs and
made available to cross merchandise into
each other’s retail markets and web sites.
“This is truly a synergistic partnership, it
allows Prepara to reach into Burpee’s
garden specific market segment, while our
new line of Power Plants offer Burpee an
opportunity to sell seeds all year around
and into consumer sales channels
dominated by Prepara,” said Dean
Chapman, President of Prepara.
“We are very excited to partner with such
a renowned name and the timing couldn’t
have been better. While we have a
revolutionary new product, Burpee will
add over a 100 years worth of plant and
seed experience to the relationship”
remarked Prepara’s CEO, Evan Dash.
Prepara’s Power Plant was designed to
empower a user to experiment and grow
herbs, plants and flowers indoors, for a
very low cost. Access to Burpee’s seed
catalog ensures availability of the most
popular and novel seeds for use in the
appliances all year-round.
KITRICS 3-IN-1 DIGITAL
COOKING THERMOMETER
Kitrics
3-in-1
Digital
Cooking
Thermometer features two probes,
allowing you to measure two
different meats at once. A modern
and intuitive interface helps you keep
track of everything. Along with
two temperature readings, this
thermometer also contains a triple
timer. With three timers, your side
dishes will show up right on cue. This
model also has a built-in clock. 2 AA
batteries required, included.
DMD LLC/Kitrics
[tel] 314-991-8494
[fax] 314-991-7988
[email] sales@dmdcompany.com
www.kitrics.com
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Housewares Industry Veteran
Remembered as True Professional
Leonard J. Casola, whose sales management
career in the housewares industry spanned
the past 26 years, died July 30 in his
Philadelphia, PA home. He was 52.
A housewares industry veteran, after spending
a quarter of a century working for such notable
manufacturers as EdgeCraft Corporation,
Keystone Manufacturing, and Wilton
Industries, Len was a natural salesman who
loved selling and excelled in his efforts.
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He spent the last 15 years successfully
managing the national sales efforts of
EdgeCraft Corporation, manufacturers of the
Chef ’sChoice® brand of housewares
appliances such as knife sharpeners, electric
food slicers, waffle makers and hot beverage
products. Len was also a talented and
passionate cook, proud of his Italian heritage
and fluent in the language. A true epicurean,
he inherited his culinary skills from his beloved
mother Caterina Casola of Buffalo, New York.
“His ebullient personality, innate talents
and industry knowledge were very
instrumental to our success in the
marketplace. He forged relationships with
retailers in the housewares, hardware and
food services industries with his sincerity,
loyalty and tenacity and developed many
friends in this business that will miss him
greatly. We all deeply mourn his loss and
will honor his life by sharing his
commitment to the industry that he loved.”
says EdgeCraft President Sam Weiner.
“Len was a true professional, respected by
his co-workers and industry colleagues for
his talents, knowledge and generosity. We
will greatly miss him.” says Weiner
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WILLIAM BOUNDS’
PEPART ANIMAL PRINTS
William Bounds Ltd. steps into the wild
with the release of the new 9” PepArt
Animal Print salt and pepper mills.
The Animal Print Zebra and Animal
Print Leopard mills celebrate the
natural beauty of the wild while offering the quality in design and
performance for which William
Bounds is known. These mills are part
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of the growing William Bounds PepArt
collection of salt and pepper mills
designed by artist Robert Wilhelm.
The new PepArt salt and pepper mills
utilize the patented William Bounds
milling mechanism that crushes sea
salt and peppercorns to produce
consistent and flavorful results. There
are no interlocking parts so the mill
will never jam or wear out. A fully
adjustable knob at the top of the
mill allows you to choose the right
grind for your needs, from extra
course or extra fine.
Suggested Retail Price: $50
William Bounds LTD.
[tel] 800-473-0504
[fax] 310-375-0756
www.wmboundsltd.com
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NORPRO’S VEGETABLE CORER
Norpro’s GRIP-EZ Fruit and Vegetable
Corer will quickly and easily core,
scoop, and deseed your favorite fresh
foods in seconds. This corer will help
save you time and energy when
preparing a meal.This versatile kitchen
tool will minimize the need for
sharp knives and help make food
preparation easier and safer. The
GRIP-EZ Fruit and Vegetable Corer
features a non-slip soft, comfortable
Santoprene handle and an angled
stainless steel coring loop.
Dishwasher safe.
Norpro, Inc.
[tel] 425-261-1000
[fax] 425-261-1001
[email] sales@norpro.com
www.norpro.com
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ADVANTAGE COMPONENTS
EXPANDABLE POT RACKS
Advantage Components, LLC,
introduces a line of expandable
kitchen pot racks. The Metallum
Ornamental expandable pot rack
helps to organize the kitchen and
free valuable counter and cabinet
space. Made with high density steel
with a powder coated finish, this pot
rack expands from 32.5”W to 46”W.
The patent pending rivet-and-adjust
system allows for simple, customizable
installation. The decorative scrolled
metal arms, center bar, and entire
length of the pot rack adjust to fit
the available space and expand
along with storage needs. There is no
need to measure or worry about
buying the wrong size of rack. This
rack includes mounting ceiling eye
lags, chains, grid shelf, 6 pot hooks,
and other necessary hardware.
Assembly instructions and a wrench
are also included for quick, easy
installation.
Advantage Components, LLC
[tel] 877-235-7225
jeff@advantagecomponentsllc.com
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LINDEN SWEDEN’S WIRE WHISK
The new wire whisks from Linden
Sweden, Inc reduce preparation
time. The loops force more air to
enter the eggs or dough being
whipped, making your time more
efficient. The whisks are available
in 4 sizes; 11”, 13.5”, 17.5” and 21.5”.
The whisks are produced in stainless
steel where each spoke is from one
piece of stainless, even the loops.
The handle has a classic round
design that is comfortable to hold
and includes thoughtful hang hook
for easy storage and display.
Suggested Retail Price: $18.95$23.95
Linden Sweden, Inc.
[tel] 952-465-0052
[fax] 952-465-0054
info@lindensweden.com
www.lindensweden.com
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KYOCERA’S 2-PIECE
KNIFE & PEELER SET
A great way to introduce advanced
ceramic, this 2-piece set features a
Revolution 4.5” Utility Knife and the
Everything Peeler. The Utility Knife is
the ultimate cutting tool for every day
slicing of fruits, vegetables and
boneless meats.The Everything Peeler
can peel it all…carrots, cheese,
chocolate, even tomato. The ultra
sharp ceramic blade will glide through
food only peeling the needed
amount
and
nothing
more.
Conveniently packaged together, it’s
the perfect pair for any home cook!
The set is easy-to-clean and the
smooth, polished surface resists germs
and is impervious to acids, oils and
salts. Simply wash and wipe dry.
Kyocera offers a complimentary
resharpening program.
Kyocera
[tel] 714-428-3710
[fax] 714-428-3605
[email] katie.shaw@kyocera.com
www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com
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TA B L E T O P
&
PICNIC TIME’S
PEAR CHEESE BOARD SET
RAVI WINE CHILLER
Picnic Time introduces a new Cheese
Board Set. The pear-shaped cheese
board has three tools cleverly tucked
away in a swivel-style drawer. A
matching bottle stopper completes
the set. The board is made of ecofriendly rubberwood.
Ravi is based on the innovative
concept of cooling wine at the very
moment it’s served. It’s not the
bottle that is cooled, but the wine
itself. The cooling process takes
place as the wine passes through
ravi. With an internal tube made
from the same stainless steel used
for
fermentation
tanks, ravi
maintains the wine’s characteristics
and never alters the taste.
Simply place it on the neck of the
wine bottle. Since not all wines are
drunk at the same temperature, ravi
has a valve that lets you control the
flow of wine to obtain the desired
temperature. Ravi will cool your wine
to the ideal temperature instantly and
will keep working for more than an
hour after you take it out of the freezer.
Picnic Time, Inc.
[tel] 805-529-7400, 888-742-6429
[fax] 805-529-7474
www.picnictime.com
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Ravi
[tel] 514-312-8476
[fax] 514-312-8428
[email] manadeau@ravisolution.com
www.ravisolution.com
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B A R WA R E & TA B L E T O P
WARING PRO™
DOUBLE WINE CHILLER
The Waring Pro Double Wine
Chiller/Warmer (model no. PC200)
has the technology, capacity, and
performance to ensure that each
bottle served is as good as the
last. The wine chiller has a library of
33 preset wine temperatures for
cooling white, red, champagne
and sparkling wines. Waring’s
Double Wine Chiller/Warmer has
a library on both sides of the unit
and chills one or two bottles
simultaneously. It can hold one or
two bottles at a time and is
suitable for bottles up to 3.5 inches
in diameter.
In addition, Waring’s Double Wine
Chiller/Warmer is designed with an
internal CPU control that ensures
the programmed temperature is
accurately maintained. When the
Wine Chiller reaches the selected
pre-set,an audible beep signals that
the desired temperature has been
reached. The Wine Chiller also has a
blue LCD backlit screen that makes
the temperature display easy to read.
Waring
[tel] 203-975-4609
www.waringproducts.com
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FUSIONBRANDS’® ICEORB®
Fusionbrands’ IceOrb is a vertical ice cube
tray and bucket that stores ice while
making ice. The patented vertical design
engineering allows you to make 21
uniquely shaped cubes and store 30
cubes at the same time. It can be used
as a wine or champagne chiller. The Orb
also works great on the go or at picnics
as a mini cooler to keep foods such as dips
and ice cream cool. The no spill design
keeps ice fresh in your freezer. Truly a
revolution for everything ice. Dishwasher
safe/top rack only.
Fusionbrands
[tel] 404-523-0675
[email] anna@fusionbrands.com
www.thefoodloop.com
www.fusionbrands.com
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IN DEPTH: TERVIS TUMBLER’S
JOHN DEERE COLLECTION
Tervis Tumbler Company has signed
a licensing agreement with John
Deere that will allow Tervis to create
tumblers using four different iconic
John Deere logos.
“While the opening product mix is
selective, we expect it to garner
great demand from our existing
customer base and newcomers to
Tervis. We are pleased to be
associated with John Deere, a
company that has been part of the
fabric of American life for so long”
said Rich Kaplan, Tervis’ Vice
President of Sales & Marketing.
According to the Company, Tervis
Tumbler has been experiencing
tremendous growth over the past
several years and has been working
hard to expand their offerings of
As with all Tervis Tumblers, the John
Deere collection carries the lifetime
guarantee, is freezer, microwave and
dishwasher safe
and the insulated
drinkware helps
keep cold drinks
cold and hot
drinks hot.
Tervis Tumbler
[tel] 800-237-6688
sales@tervis.com
www.tervis.com
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licensed products. “With the
overwhelming success of our
collegiate line, we have been
looking for other avenues to provide
our retailers with well-respected
brand names to fulfill the requests of
their customers and John Deere
certainly fills that bill” stated Kaplan.
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SIGNATURE’S GLOBAL MIX
Signature Housewares’introduces the
Global Mix collection to its portfolio of
casual tabletop and serveware.
Global Mix is inspired by colors and
shapes from around the world.
Serveware pieces include platters,
small plates and a three-bowl server.
Available early Spring ‘09. As with
all of Signature’s serveware,the pieces
are lead free as well as
microwave/dishwasher safe.
Suggested Retail Price: $5.99-$29.99
Signature Housewares, Inc.
[tel] 805-484-6666
[fax] 805-987-6637
www.sighouse.com
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LINDEN SWEDEN’S STEMWARE
Linden Sweden, Inc adds stem ware for
tall drink (beer/tea), champagne and
liqueur to complete its line of outdoor
drink ware. These traditional stemware
designs from Sweden are ideal for
outdoor casual dining. These stems are
elegant enough to serve drinks, beer,
liqueur or champagne. These stylish
stems are perfect for use on the patio,
poolside, cabin, boat…just about
anywhere. No need to worry about
broken glass! The stems are produced
in SAN (styrene acrylonitierile) in
Sweden; a material that is shatter and
scratch resistant. The stem ware will
initially be available in two colors; clear
and black.
Suggested Retail Price: $3.50-$5
Linden Sweden, Inc.
[tel] 952-465-0052
info@lindensweden.com
www.lindensweden.com
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METROKANE’S
WINE & STUFF GIFT SET
Metrokane’s new
“Wine & Stuff”
gift set will be
available in
October. The
set includes
Metrokane’s
Waiter’s
Corkscrew,
Wine Sealer
and PourerStopper. There
is an empty slot
for the retailer
to insert a
bottle of wine.
The entire box
is covered with
a heavy–gauge
acetate slide.
Wholesale
Retail Price: $15
Metrokane
[tel] 212-759-6262
800-724-4321
[fax] 212-759-8630
www.metrokane.com
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BARWARE (continued from page 1)
Founded in 1983, Metrokane designs an array
of products in three distinct categories—wine
accessories, juicers and barware. Kane said
that the cocktails’ popularity has made
Metrokane’s new Flip-Top Cocktail Shakers
equally as important in rank and sales, as the
company’s iconic Rabbit Corkscrew and
Mighty OJ Juicer. “It’s a very hot category,”
added Kane.
Just as cocktails have created a stir amongst
consumers, so has wine preservation, Kane
observes. “People are spending more money
on wine, particularly red wine,” she added, and
with so many wine drinkers contributing to
the overall wine market, finding ways to savor
wine after opening is ideal.
Although Kane admitted that “breaking into
the glassware market is difficult,” Metrokane’s
V-1 Vacuum Decanter , a lead-free glassware
decanter, has done well as interest in wine
preservation products grows among avid wine
devotees. Consumers are looking to “aerate
the wine,” Kane said, and once it has been
aerated, to save the wine if you don’t finish
it in one sitting. When preserving wine, “The
air is the enemy.”
With barware glasses and accessories
saturating restaurant shelves and home
counters, Franz-Ferdinand Kress, president
and owner of Kress International Importers,
LLC, thinks that creative design in the
category really started about ten years ago
and is still going strong.
Chicago-based, Kress International distributes
Ritzenhoff and HOGRI products exclusively
in the U.S. Known for bringing in designers
from all over the world, Ritzenhoff ’s
assortment includes beer glasses, champagne
flutes, bottle openers (Romeo + Juliet, which
was featured in O, The Oprah Magazine
September 2007 issue), wine glasses, long and
short drink glasses, schnapps glasses, whiskey
glasses, and much more.
“The Ritzenhoff retail brand was developed 15
years ago under the guidance of worldrenowned design gurus—Sieger Design,” said
Kress. “Today, the collection is composed of
hundreds of whimsical, sophisticated collectors’
items, designed by more than 280 iconic and
emerging designers, architects and artists.”
Along with the attraction of contemporarilydesigned barware, Kress noted, unique and
appealing packaging has also gained
status in the market. After
developing four limited-edition “On
Ice” glasses during a special
partnership with Coca-Cola, each
glass’ was packaged in an individual,
bright red and numbered box.
Alongside consumer demands of more
colorful, playful and fun barware accessories
and glassware, a recent product
improvement has also stepped up to the
plate, rather, bar—
break-resistant glass.
“The technology that
allows the high degree
of break-resistance and
clarity is indeed new,”
said Moleski. “Historically, the only
way to make glass more resistant to
breakage was through a mechanical
finishing process called tempering. This
improved resistance about 30 percent over
regular glass. The new generation,
depending upon individual vendors,
will be from two to three times more
break-resistant; a substantial
improvement, obviously.”
Kress has seen consumers leaning
more towards beer and party
accessories, rather than original
wine stemware. “Beer is
strong for us—wine is less
strong,” Kress added.
“The new and varied metals
“Seems like the consumer
that are being added to glass
wants
contemporary,
increase its break-resistance,
colorful glasses more in a
allowing stemware to be used in
casual, party atmosphere,
dishwashers, and/or less
whereas wine glasses are
breakage if hand washed,”
used more for ‘official’
Riegel said. “The metal also
occasions and therefore
METROKANE RABBIT DECANTER
increases glass resistance to
less color is appreciated.”
etching or fogging caused by abrasives in
Agreeing with Kress that designed glassware
dishwasher detergent.” Riegel noted that
has climbed in rank, Maggie Riegel, director
there are “all kinds” of these metals out on
of design and product development for New
the market, and “it seems like each vendor
Jersey based Artland, Inc. said, “Gold
has their own, well-guarded formula.” A
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accenting continues to be strong, lots of
interest in glass texture,” such as “bubbles in
glass” and “optic, harlequin, quilted textures.”
There’s also an “interest in hand painted
colors and accents on glass,” Riegel added.
“Glass serveware is becoming more popular,”
with, “recycled looks and textures.”
slightly higer price and resistance to
engraving are the only disadvantages that
Riegel sees with the break-resistant glass.
Kwarx, developed January 2006, is a
trademarked, copyrighted process by ARC
International. “Kwarx provides both near ‘0’
(perfect) clarity, triple the break resistance of
regular glass, and a surface that is literally
impervious to scratching and discoloring in
the dishwasher,” said Moleski. “There is little
in the way of disadvantage here for the
consumer, except that they will have to live
with the same glass for longer…but I’m all for
enduring, positive relationships.”
Artland’s regular glass items retail between
$4.99 and $19.99, while break-resistant
glass items retail between $9.99 and $29.99.
ARC’s new Chef & Sommelier line with
stemware collections—Select, Open Up
and Aenologue Expert—are made with
Kwarx. Select retails at $39.99 for a set of
four glasses, Open Up at $49.99 and
Aenologue Expert at $59.99.
“Open Up was developed by a team of wine
experts and glass engineers working together
with one goal,” Moleski added, to “develop the
perfect glasses for enhancing the enjoyment
of ‘young’ wines (over 90 percent of the wine
sold in the U.S. is ‘young,’ under six years old).
Moleski said the glass shapes were designed
specifically for “round, sweet, effervescent,
tannic and soft wines, to enhance the aromatic
and flavor qualities of the wine.”
As the barware industry continues to brave the
design world, adding color, flexibility and fun to
accessories and glassware, and as consumers
experiment with at-home cocktails, new
developments, such as break-resistant glass, will
continue, advancing this industry even further.
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MUD PIE’S COSMOPOLITAN WOOD
BOARD AND SPREADER
Crafted from solid wood, the Mud Pie
Cosmopolitan cutting board sets feature
a cast metal beveled initial spreader tied
with a chocolate grosgrain ribbon.
Beautifully shaped, the wood board
boasts a burnished debossed letter. The
board measures 7.25” x 8.75”. Available
in 18 initials: A, B, C, D, E ,F, G, H, J, K, L, M,
N, P, R, S, T and W.
Suggested Retail Price: $20/set
CAFFCO INTERNATIONAL DINNERWARE
Caffco International offers a cheerful dinnerware collection by Mandy Bagwell
with complete place settings, serving pieces, and accessories to create
a new look for the holiday table. All products are individually hand
painted in fanciful colors to brighten the time you spend dining with
family and friends.All items are dishwasher and microwave Safe and
are shipped in gift boxes.
Suggested Retail Price: $26/8.75” diameter plate
Caffco International
[tel] 800-390-1193
[email] kellie@caffco.com
www.caffco.com
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Mud Pie
[tel] 800-998-1633
[email] order@mud-pie.com
www.mud-pie.com
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ANNIEGLASS BUBBLE WARE
Bubble Ware from Annieglass is a
versatile entertaining collection. Thick
green ovals of bubbles trap the
light and make it seem to glow from
within. Annieglass Bubble Ware is
handcrafted, signed and dated.The
collection includes three sizes of
plates, bowls and platters.
Suggested Retail Price: $34-$63
Annieglass
[tel] 888-761-0050
[email] support@annieglass.com
www.annieglass.com
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In keeping with global design and
color trends, Zak Designs is releasing
two new patterns of spring and
summer tableware for 2009 that help
put people in touch with nature
whether they’re in the backyard or
the dining room.
carry over to the melamine bowl and
serving bowl.The salad plate included
in the line is a solid chestnut that
accentuates the colors of the pattern
and provides a more natural feel. The
line also includes a 14 oz and a 19 oz
tumbler, both with coordinating
elements of the Eden Floral pattern.
Eden Floral combines the neutral
shades of nature with a subtle ethnic
feel to create a pattern versatile
enough for any occasion. The
distinctive pattern is displayed fully on
the melamine plate, and pieces of it
Zak Designs
[tel] 800-331-1089
[fax] 509-244-0704
[email] cogley@zak.com
www.zak.com
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RIVERSIDE DESIGN GROUP
SEAGLASS COLORS
Riverside Design Group added two
new colors and a new shape to its
SeaGlass series. Made from recycled
glass, the SeaGlass collection
captures the look and feel of glass
shaped by ocean waves. The new
colors include grass green and
turquoise. Riverside also created a
new 10” bowl for the SeaGlass
collection. SeaGlass is currently
available in 12 shapes and 14 colors.
Riverside Design Group + Plates
with Purpose™
[tel] 412-632-1061
[email] info@riversidedesigns.com
www.riversidedesigns.com
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WILLIAM BOUNDS’
GRAINWARE GIANT STEMWARE
Entertain in style with the decorative
and functional Grainware Giant Grand
Stemware Red Wine Glass from William
Bounds Ltd. This oversized red wine glass
stands over a foot tall and can be filled
with appetizers, decorations or flowers
for everyday use or special occasion
entertaining.
The durable acrylic resists cracking or
crazing, so each time it is used it will look
as elegant as the first. Use it indoors or out;
use one or several, the red wine glass can
be used throughout the year. It is designed
for stability on any flat surface – dinner
table, picnic table, buffet or poolside.
When not in use, the base unscrews from
the top for easy storing.
William Bounds LTD.
[tel] 800-473-0504
[fax] 310-375-0756
www.wmboundsltd.com
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TEROFORMA GLASSWARE
Teroforma, producer of high end
modern tableware, is a design
incubator identifying promising
young designers around the world,
and “matchmaking” them with
master artisans who hand-craft their
works. The collection, comprising
stemware, decanters, tumblers,
carafes, pitchers, ceramic dinnerand teaware, linen tabledressings,
stainless flatware, and accessories,
premiered at the August New York
International Gift Fair. It will be
available nationwide through
design stores and specialty retailers
beginning this fall. All glassware is
non-lead crystal, mouthblown and
handfinished by master blowers in
Slovenia and the Czech Republic,
many of whom are third-generation
artisans. The clean-lined, modern
designs originate in Norway,
Czech Republic, and Croatia.
Suggested Retail Price:
$28-Stemware, $110-Decanters
Teroforma
[tel] 877-899-1190
[email] susan@susanharkavy.com
www.teroforma.com
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MAUVIEL’S GIFT SETS
Mauviel USA’s M’Cook stainless steel
gift set includes a 6-inch (1.9qt) Sauce
Pan with lid, a 9.5-inch round frying
with lid, and a 9.5-inch (3.9qt) sauté
pan with a helper handle. The lid for
frying pan fits the sauté pan The cast
stainless steel, ergonomic, stay cool
handles are stamped with “Mauviel 1830”. The dripless rims are designed
for pouring sauces, gravies, and liquids
directly from the pan. The design of
the rims adds to the stylish, professional
shape of the pieces. The cookware
measures 2.6mm in thickness with the
7-ply material distributing heat evenly
and quickly through the whole
surface of each pan. Layers include
18/10 stainless steel, aluminum and
magnetic steel for induction cooking.
A 5-piece M’Heritage Copper set is
also available.
Suggested Retail Price: $500 - M’Cook,
$800 - M’Heritage
Mauviel
[tel] 33.02.33.61.00.31
[email] e.carpi@mauviel.com
www.mauviel.com
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VIKKISMYTH’S
ALUMINATE™
a
visual
Create
experience with the
Aluminate: a randomly
perforated aliuminum
hurricane that smoothly
fits over votives. Made of
anodized aluminum, the
hurricanes are available
in red, gold, purple, blue,
green, and black There
are no bottoms on these
hurricanes- they are to
go over your light source
Vikkismyth
[tel]866-417-0481
www.vikkismyth.com
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STOVETOP EXPRESS
COFFEE MAKERS
Classic Coffee & Tea™ launches a new
line of Stovetop Express coffee makers.
ClassicCoffee & Tea offers a different
style of Stovetop Espress coffee maker
by adding a porcelain top with
beautiful patterns.The Stovetop Express
comes in three styles: Retro Paisleys,
Dancing Fairies, and White Dots
Collections.They come gift boxed with
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two matching cups and saucers. It
is easy to use, microwavable and
dishwasher safe. Stovetop Express
Coffee Maker with 2 cups & saucers.
Yedi Houseware/Classic Coffee & Tea
[tel] 213-746-4923
[email] bobby@yedihouseware.com
www.yedihouseware.com
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PROTEAK (continued from page 1)
“He settled on an area north of Puerto
Vallarta where the soil conditions and
precipitation almost mimic exactly the teakgrowing regions of Southeast Asia,” explains
O’Neal Spicer, director of sales and business
development. They wet rainy season and
longer dry season allows the managers of the
Proteak plantation to avoid irrigating,
which, Spicer points out, is not the way
teak grows naturally.
Turning points
Proteak started acquiring land, “going year by
year depending on availability,” Spicer says,
and now boasts about 7,000 acres under
cultivation and some 2 million trees. “The
land we plant on is generally used-up pasture
land, cattle ranches that were overgrazed.
The land is sitting there, unproductive. We
go in, clean up, and plant.”
“The first plot was planted in 2000, and last
year, after seven years of growth, we were
able to go in and do our first harvest,”
Spicer says. “You’re not going in and clearcutting, but in forestry parlance, thinning.
We take about 50 percent of the trees,
which gives us some raw material
but more importantly
gives the trees that
remain more light
and more room to
grow. Then we leave
that plot alone for seven
years. After 25 to 30 years
and one final harvest,
you replant.”
The company has been so careful about its land
use, in fact, that it has already reached – three
years ago – a major turning point in Earth-
friendly credentials. The Forest Stewardship
Council, known for its strict criteria, has
certified Proteak’s forestry management
practices and is now in the
process of inspecting
another level,
the product itself.
To develop and market
those
products
–
distinctive cutting boards,
carts and countertops – Spicer joined
the U.S. operations of Proteak Renewable
Forestry in 2007.
He finds the first thing that attracts people is
“the unique aesthetic of the teak we’re growing.”
They might say it’s unlike any teak they’ve
seen before, because they’re not used to seeing
the young teak’s blond tones. “When the tree
is young,” Spicer explains, it has an almost
equal proportion of heartwood to sapwood.
We’re harvesting at seven years, rather than
taking a mature tree out of the forest.”
Further, Spicer says, the product designs “are very
simple and just allow the wood to express itself.”
Second to the design in most
customers’ minds is
Proteak’s “green story.”
Besides its effort to
cultivate its raw
material sustainably,
Spicer says, “we’re the
closest source of teak to the U.S.
Not only does that mean fewer emissions in
bringing the teak to the U.S., it also means
that we’re a verifiable source. If you buy
Proteak’s teak, you know it’s not being
extracted from forests because there are no
forests to extract from in Latin America.”
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Looking ahead
Proteak has no plans to enter the more
traditional markets for teak, like the marine
industry which is full of “nameless
suppliers,” Spicer says. He has
been working with the
designers of skateboards, yoga
blocks and even one Mexican
sculptor’s dog figurines. But as
a former sous-chef at Jeffrey’s,
one of Austin’s longtime fine dining
establishments, Spicer is most excited about
the gourmet market.
“Bamboo markets itself as harder than
maple, and maple has been the benchmark
in cutting boards,” he says of Proteak’s niche
moving forward. “We come in a little bit
softer than maple. Teak is a very snug
cutting surface; you get sort of a gripping
quality with the knife without it gouging the
wood. There’s very little slippage, and a nice
solid surface to work on.”
Proteak may expand the number of grains
it offers, beyond the popular end grain,
which shows off what Spicer calls the
“kaleidoscope pattern” of the wood, the
herringbone and the edge grains.
HIGHWAVE’S LITECUP
The Highwave LiteCup is a new
travel mug for the trip everyone
takes everyday...to bed. This new
design has a soft low light that
comes on only in darkness if
switched on. It is perfect for sipping
fresh water in the middle of the
night. The 12 ounce cup holds fresh
water and keeps it
fresh for days in the
sealed container.
The silicone seal is
leakproof if knocked
off the bed stand.
The
light
lasts
4 months if left on
and replacement
base are available.
Highwave has an
exclusive,
patent
pending on the LiteCup.
Highwave, Inc.
[tel] 805-981-1773
[fax] 800-444-4928
[email] gary@highwave.com
www.highwave.com
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Spicer also is looking at prototypes of
products including bowls, rolling pins and
coasters. He expects to introduce some of
them in late 2008.
GETTING TO KNOW PROTEAK
• Founded in 2000
• Plantation and mill in Mexico
• Headquarters in Wimberley, TX
• 30 SKUs sold in 150+ U.S. stores
• Up to 400 employees at harvest time
• Learn more at www.proteak.com
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m a r k e t
Forty One Madison Opens Fall Tabletop Market
with Lobby Settings by Royal Crown Derby
NEW YORK, NY – Forty One Madison
will open the New York Tabletop Market
October 22nd with lobby settings by Royal
Crown Derby, themed “The Remix.” The
world renowned British-based company
has tapped two of its magazine marketing
partners, Martha Stewart Weddings and
Metropolitan Home to portray how Royal
Crown Derby’s design heritage meshes with
the evolution of modern design.
Royal Crown Derby V.P. Monica Watts,
noted, “Our market research confirms that
the remix of design, color and texture has
been the driving force behind new trends
seen in the last five years. This trend occurs
across many different spectrums today
from fashion and color to music and
sports. Remixed, it brings new direction.
We felt this unique opportunity will
showcase how we as a company, perceived
as traditional, have responded to this
consumer marketing challenge.”
In discussing Metropolitan Home’s “The
Modern Mix” setting, Linda O’Keeffe,
Creative Director pointed out some might
think it unusual to pair a company viewed
230 Fifth Avenue Prepares to
Welcome Retailers at Fall Tabletop
NEW YORK, NY – The 230 Fifth Avenue
New York MarketCenter™, will be holding
the NY Tabletop Show beginning
Wednesday, October 22nd and ending
Friday, October 24th, 2008. The NY
Tabletop Show at 230 Fifth Avenue includes
both permanent and temporary showrooms
exhibiting products such as dinnerware,
crystal, glass, silverware, picture frames, vases,
decorative items, table linens, housewares
and kitchen gadgets, among other products.
During the show, 230 Fifth Avenue will
have complimentary amenities for all
attending buyers. Buyers can enjoy breakfast
and afternoon snacks as well as hot or cold
beverages at the rear lobby City Perk Café
free of charge. A voucher is needed and can
be obtained when dropping off a business
card at the lobby registration desk. Free
internet access is conveniently accessible
at the City Perk Café. Trade magazines
and giveaways with the 230 Fifth Avenue
logo will be available to all buyers as well
at the lobby registration desk. For out of
town buyers, Lois Lane Travel, located in
the rear lobby of 230 Fifth Avenue, offers
all 230 Fifth Avenue buyers special
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themed vignette. We look forward to
bringing the Martha Stewart Weddings
creative vision to 41 Madison!”
as traditional with a magazine known for its
modern point of view. “Modern, however
is not confined to one period or style, rather,
it’s the mix of periods that make a room or
table exciting. Royal Crown Derby’s Black
and Gold Aves pattern has always been one
of my favorites because it is iconic and can’t
be stereotyped.”
From the pages of Martha Stewart
Weddings, Editorial Director Darcy Miller
will create a visual feast for the eyes. “We
are thrilled that Royal Crown Derby chose
us to collaborate in creating their wedding
discounts on hotel and air fare and may be
reached by calling (888) 212-8966. After 4
pm, buyers can visit the 230 Fifth Rooftop
Bar & Lounge where they can enjoy a drink
and lite Malaysian fare by renowned Chef
Zak Pelaccio while admiring the
picturesque 360 degree views of Manhattan.
The restaurant is open from 4pm until 4am
and is easily reached by taking the rear
lobby elevators to the 20th floor.
230 Fifth Avenue will have new and
recently relocated tenants that will be
exhibiting during the NY Tabletop Show.
These include Jason Rulnick, Inc. in Suite
809, featuring works of art, Chambly Silver
with fine silverware in Suite 1218, Creative
Home with housewares and kitchen
products in Suite 405A, EnVogue
Settings will be on display from Wednesday,
October 22nd through Friday, October
24th. Bridal Guide will again host their
international Caffe on Level A, themed
“Viva Las Tapas.” Light refreshments with
a Spanish flavor will be served Wednesday
through Friday, 10:00 to 4:00 PM.
Forty One Madison’s Buyers’ Lounge on
Level A will offer will be open daily 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM providing complimentary
coat checking, restrooms, phones, internet
access, vending machines and a comfortable
spot to relax. Tote bags, made from recycled
materials will be provided by getmarried.com.
International offering table runners,
placemats and tablecloths in Suite 1604,
HIS Sales Company and Malden
International featuring a collection of
picture frames and photo albums in Suite
402, fine table linens from JMB
International, Inc. in Suite 1906, Premier
Fine Linens with table linens available with
different weaves and embellishments in
Suite 1214 and Primex International
offering vases, glassware, dinnerware and
other table items in Suite 1001.
Future dates for the NY Tabletop Show are:
Tuesday, April 21st through Friday, April
24th, 2009 and Tuesday, October 13th
through Friday, October 16th, 2009. For
more information on 230 Fifth Avenue, visit
www.230fifthave.com or call (800) 698-5617.
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OCTOBER 2008
NOVEMBER 2008
15-18 Natural Products Expo East
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA, 866-458-4935
www.expoeast.com
8-11 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show®
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,
New York, NY, 914-421-3200
www.ihmrs.com
22-24 New York Tabletop Market,
New York Showrooms, 41 Madison, 7 West 34th, 230 Fifth Ave.,
New York, NY, 212-686-1203
7wnewyork.com & 41madison.com
20-22 New York Gift Cash & Carry® Show… Gifts To Go®
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,
New York, NY., 914-421-3200
www.nygiftcashandcarry.com
ADVERTISER INDEX
Forty One Madison-NYMM . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Argee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BIA Cordon Bleu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cameron’s Professional Cookware . . . . . . . 11
Chef Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Danesco International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DMD/Kitrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Down to Earth Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dydacomp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Enrico Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Epic Products, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Escali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fusion Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Highwave Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
IMUSA/ The Gaunaurd Group . . . . . . . . . 5
Innobaby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
J.K. Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Kitchen Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Kyocera Advanced Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Linden Sweden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Metrokane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Michigan Maple Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Norpro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Out of the Woods of Oregon . . . . . . . . . . 14
Parrish’s Cake Dec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Picnic Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pillivuyt USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pragotrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Prodyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Proteak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PSP USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
R.S.V.P. International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Revol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ritzenhoff/Kress International . . . . . . . . . 14
Roscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SCI Scandicrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Signature Housewares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sisson Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Starfrit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tervis Tumbler Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Toastess International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Totally Bamboo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tribest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11
Vic Firth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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October 2008 - Oser Communications Group

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