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Meyer to Introduce Breville Thermal Pro Clad Cookware

Expanding its portfolio of premium cookware brands, Meyer Corporation, U.S. introduces Breville® Thermal Pro™ Clad Cookware, one of two new Breville gourmet cookware collections distinguished by superior thermal performance for optimum cooking results.

Elegantly styled with a sleek, curved profile, Breville Thermal Pro Clad Cookware reflects the superior quality and professional design that Breville is renowned for in small kitchen electrics. New Breville Thermal Pro Clad Cookware features triple-layer clad construction favored by chefs. In this meticulous, multi-layered metal craftsmanship, a fast-heating aluminum core is permanently bonded to a non-reactive stainless steel interior, and a mirror-polished stainless steel exterior. Consequently, heat travels quickly and evenly along the base and up the sides of the pans for optimum cooking results. The cookware’s stylish, curved shape eliminates food trapping in corners for more efficient whisking and stirring.

Going a step further in delivering optimum heat conductivity and temperature stability, Breville Thermal Pro Clad Cookware features a fully encapsulated aluminum base with magnetic stainless steel. The beautifully contoured base controls fluctuations in cooking temperatures, such as when ingredients are added and removed, and helps prevent warping that can result from sudden temperature changes. Additionally, the cookware’s base makes the versatile collection suitable for all cooktops, including induction.

32064_BRE_BRC_10pc set_stainless steel_Horizontal_TIF-1Created for serious cooks who demand the finest culinary equipment, Breville Thermal Pro Clad Cookware beautifully conducts, controls, and retains heat without hotspots for consistently superb results when sautéing, searing and browning. Smartly designed for durability and convenience, the cookware’s uniquely finished and distinctively flared rim protects against dents from cooking utensils, and ensures easier, drip-free pouring. Laser-etched volume markings in both metric and imperial units featured inside the saucepans, sauciers, and the stockpot add precision and ease to cooking. Polished cast stainless steel handles are dual-riveted for enhanced durability, and contoured for both comfort and sophisticated styling. Deep-seated, mirror-polished stainless steel lids seal in heat and moisture during cooking. Dishwasher safe for the ultimate in clean up convenience, the pro-style cookware is oven safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Launching in early 2016, new Breville Thermal Pro Clad Cookware will be offered in the following set and open stock items:

Set:
10-Piece Set: 1.5-quart Covered Saucepan, 3-quart Covered Saucepan, 8-quart Covered Stockpot, 8.5-inch and 10-inch Open Skillets, and 3.5-quart Covered Sauté Pan.

Open Stock:
8.5-inch Open Skillet
10-inch Open Skillet
12.25-inch Open Skillet with Helper Handle
12.5-inch Open Nonstick Skillet with Helper Handle
2-quart Covered Saucepan
3-quart Covered Saucepan
2.5-quart Covered Saucier
4-quart Covered Saucepot
4-quart Covered Saucier with Helper Handle
3.5-quart Covered Sauté Pan
5 -quart Covered Sauté Pan
8-quart Covered Stockpot

Calphalon Introduces Calphalon Signature Nonstick and Stainless Steel Cookware

Calphalon has just launched its Signature Nonstick and Stainless Steel cookware. Calphalon Signature Nonstick and Stainless Steel cookware can do it all: sear foods beautifully, stand up to metal utensils, heat evenly and precisely, and safely go into the dishwasher. Both lines share the same modern aesthetic, combining clean, elegant lines with premium materials and construction. Calphalon Signature cookware gives you the flexibility that you want in the kitchen, with cookware to match your cooking style and perfect your culinary techniques.

“Calphalon Signature Nonstick and Stainless Steel cookware gives home cooks professional performance and exceptional results,” said Kerry Strzelecki, Director of Brand Marketing, Calphalon. “Now you can choose between nonstick and stainless steel cookware knowing that, regardless of your choice, you are selecting the ultimate combination of elegant design and premium cooking results.”

Calphalon Signature Nonstick cookware combines nonstick convenience with stainless steel cooking performance and durability. This beautifully crafted cookware is made with a durable sear nonstick surface to evenly sear, brown, saute, and seal in juices of meats, seafoods and vegetables. Now, nonstick cookware allows you to enjoy cooking techniques typically reserved for stainless steel cookware, like making perfect pan sauces and gravies. The nonstick is so durable, you can cook with metal spatulas, spoons, and whisks, and is even dishwasher-safe.

Calphalon Signature Stainless Steel cookware is made with five layers of metal that delivers exceptional even heating and precise temperature control. At the core, three layers of aluminum spread the heat evenly across the entire pan and quickly respond to changes in temperature levels. The triple-layer aluminum core is fused between two layers of stainless steel for a stunning, durable surface that is dishwasher-safe and suitable for all cooktops, including induction. Enjoy evenly cooked and great tasting food whether you’re searing, sauteing, browning, simmering or deglazing.

Calphalon Signature Nonstick and Stainless Steel cookware is available at Calphalon.com, Bed Beth & Beyond, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Crate & Barrel, Bloomingdales and Dillards locations.

For more information on Calphalon Signature Cookware or other Calphalon products, visit www.calphalon.com or visit brand social media sites at facebook.com/Calphalon and twitter.com/Calphalon.

Chef-Restaurateurs Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo Join All-Clad Chef Ambassador Program

All-Clad Chef Ambassador image001All-Clad Metalcrafters is excited to announce the addition of Chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of animal restaurant into its prestigious Chef Ambassador Program. An elite league of America’s finest culinary talent, All-Clad Chef Ambassadors mirror the brand’s dedication to the culinary community.

All-Clad Chef Ambassadors are chosen because they share the spirit of entrepreneurship, the quest for excellence and the commitment to community that has distinguished All-Clad within the culinary world. These award-winning chefs play an integral role in All-Clad’s mission to inspire consumers to try new cooking techniques and expand their cooking repertoire.

Shook and Dotolo, innovative chef-entrepreneurs, met in culinary school and upon moving to the west coast, quickly made a name for themselves in the Los Angeles restaurant scene. They opened animal in 2008, which earned them prominent awards including Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs, three James Beard nominations, and named one of the Most Important Restaurants in America by Bon Appétit. Since animal’s opening, the duo have expanded their offerings to other restaurants on the west coast including Son of a Gun, Petit Trois, Trois Mec and Jon & Vinny’s.

“Reaching for an All-Clad is the first thing we do when cooking. Their products set the foundation for our food and execution,” said Dotolo and Shook.

“All-Clad Chef Ambassadors inspire us to dive into the adventure of cooking, dare us to try a new recipe, explore new techniques and teach us how to make great food,” said Michele Lupton, Marketing Communications Director of All-Clad. “As Chef Ambassadors, they embolden us to continue our work, bringing new and better products to the exciting and constantly changing culinary world.”

In turn, All-Clad provides each of their Chef Ambassadors with product and promotional support to further their business and charitable endeavors.

Hammer Stahl Cookware: Stainless Steel Made in the USA

Group shot 2_V2_ACHammer Stahl offers retailers another choice for stainless steel cookware that is made right here in America. Of course, everyone is familiar with that other brand of stainless steel cookware made in the USA, so Hammer Stahl is differentiating itself by being exclusive to independent retailers. You won’t find Hammer Stahl at big box chains, national retailers or sold direct to Amazon.

“We’re protecting the independent retailers. We feel strongly the independent does a great job educating and connecting with its customers. So, we want to make sure the independent has a product they have a competitive advantage with,” says Bobby Griggs, Vice President of Business Development for Hammer Stahl.

Hammer Stahl’s stainless steel cookware was formally introduced to the retail market this year but has a manufacturing heritage that dates back to 1874. Now, the company is seeking to make a splash among independent retailers by offering exclusivity to them for the range of seven-ply multi-clad pots and pans that are made in Clarksville, Tennessee from Pittsburgh steel.

HSC_21Block_Knife_0115The brand is owned by New Era, which was originally apart of The Vollrath Company. Donald Henn purchased the direct to consumer division of Vollrath in 1982 and then launched New Era as a cookware company manufacturing for in-home direct sales. Hammer Stahl as its own brand was launched in 2009 with cutlery.

After the success of the cutlery, Henn and his business partner, Griggs, decided to launch Hammer Stahl Cookware. The cookware’s seven-ply design was actually first created in 1987 for New Era’s independent sellers, who would go to homes and fairs to sell the pieces. Three years ago, the cookware was on display at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago to see if there was interest among retailers. The products have been available online for two and a half years now, but it was only as of January this year that Hammer Stahl Cookware was officially introduced to the retail market.

“Originally, with The Vollrath Company, we used to deliver cookware by horse and buggy,” says Griggs. “We see the independent gourmet retailer as that same lineage of American economics. Maybe they’re not going from store to store, or from home to home, but what they are doing is engaging the consumer at a very personal level. They’re connecting, they’re building relationships, they’re holding cooking schools and classes, they’re educating, and that’s why we’re really drawn to the independent retailer.”

HSC-14306 6 QT Stock Pot w_CoverThe cookware has seven layers, including a top layer of T-304 surgical stainless steel with titanium that is especially corrosive-resistant and is virtually non-porous. Within, there are three layers of aluminum for superior heat conductivity and even distribution. A layer of ferritic steel makes the cookware induction ready. The ergonomic handles are hollow so that they will remain cool to the touch under normal cooking conditions. The lids are heavy gauge and the cookware is dishwasher and oven safe with a lifetime warranty. A variety of sizes of fry pans, sauce pans, and roasters are available.

“Its very similar to waterless and greaseless cookware … We can pan sear a chicken breast with little to zero grease or oil because it heats so evenly,” says Griggs. “Our performance on top of the stove is going to be exceptional. It heats quickly and is very responsive on the stove top.”

Hammer Stahl is seeking to appeal to the independent gourmet retailer a couple of different ways. First, there is no minimum opening order, no minimum re-order, and free freight with orders of $750. Point of sales materials and a training program are also available. Aggressive try-me programs have low purchasing quantities so that it’s easy for a retailer to start the program, says Griggs.

HSC-14913 13_5 Frypan w_Coating&CoverSecond, Hammer Stahl is working with well-known consumer publications to launch two aggressive promotions exclusively for the independent retailer. The promotional campaigns are designed to work with the retailer and drive more traffic into the local store.

“The idea is to be cutting edge fresh new and bring innovative designs to market. We are committed to being responsive and aggressive for the independents. We are passionate about small business in the United States,” says Griggs. “I think the consumer gets a tremendous amount of value, I think the economy gets a value, and vendors like us get value. So I think all three components of the economy win when we can support and empower local commerce. Not to say that big box doesn’t matter; it does and there’s a really good place for that, but there’s a real resurgence in this country about getting back to relationship commerce, and this is our primary focus. ”

This story was originally published in the September 2015 issue of Kitchenware News, a publication of Oser Communications Group.

Cookware to Shine at IH+HS

By Lorrie Baumann

All-Clad Pressure Cooker frontAmong the cookware introductions that we’ll see this year at the International Home + Housewares Show is a new stovetop pressure cooker from All-Clad. The All-Clad PC8 Precision Stovetop Pressure Cooker takes the guess work out of pressure cooking to ensure the perfect cooking results. Each of the four cooking programs focus on specific types of cooking to ensure optimal culinary results in taste and texture. The All-Clad pressure cooker is user friendly and low effort – it cuts down on time in the kitchen while preserving flavors and nutrients.

To help make home cooks more comfortable with pressure cooking, the pot comes with a quick start guide and tips on how to get the best results for each food category, and four dedicated cooking programs and a smart timer give novice users a head start on learning how to produce great results from their new cooker. The All-Clad PC8 Precision Stovetop Pressure Cooker retails for $299.

BCS4Frieling Black Cube Stainless Nonstick Fry Pans and Wok were introduced at last year’s IH+HS, but this year, the line is expanding with the addition of saucepans and a chef pan/wok. The Black Cube line is high-performance pans that are safe to use with metal utensils. The textured surface features a raised stainless steel pattern over a recessed layer with a premium nonstick coating. The result is a perfect combination for frying and sauteing: a high-end stainless steel pan that rivals the best cookware on the market plus the benefits of a premium nonstick surface. Black Cube is compatible with all cooktops, including induction. Retail prices start at $59.95.

The pans introduced last spring just started shipping in October, but the Black Cube line is already a hit with specialty kitchenware retailers. Eighty percent of the specialty stores that sampled the product placed an initial order for it said Yung Lindenbeck, Frieling Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Eighty percent of those have reordered at least once, and 10 to 15 stores have reordered anywhere up to four times. “The Black Cube fry pan is not just another nonstick pan, not another stainless steel pan or ceramic pan, it is the first hybrid, and consumers understand the benefits of this pan, which combines stainless steel cooking and nonstick clean-up,” Lindenbeck said.

The pans’ distinctive appearance help them stand out in retailers’ displays, and then the pans win customers over when they’re handled, according to Lindenbeck. “The balance, the feel of the pan is one of the key decision factors of whether a consumer will buy the product or not. If it feels good in the hand, you are halfway there. With Black Cube, it is so well balanced and the handle is comfortable to both males and females, and it is overall a very attractive and pleasing design. It is beautiful.”

She noted that Black Cube has even more to offer. “The stainless steel pan checks off all the boxes you’d expect from a steel pan. It’s induction-ready, it’s tri-ply, you can put it in the oven. It meets all the standard expectations for the category and exceeds them. This is why retailers are successful with it,” she said.

Lindenbeck attributes part of the pan’s success to Frieling’s own sales representatives, who are doing a great job of explaining the pan’s attributes to retailers, so that they can then pass the information on to their customers. “A new concept has to be communicated, and cookware has to be demoed,” she said. “The product itself plus our infrastructure just accelerated its success.”

Customer service and support and fast responsiveness from Frieling were also key to Black Cube’s fast take-off, Lindenbeck said. “The Black Cube is a communication starter with the customer,” she added. “People look at Black Cube and wonder what it is, because they realize that they haven’t seen it before, and they ask questions, which provides the retailers the opportunity to display their expertise.”

Black Cube can be seen during IH+HS in Frieling’s booth in the South Hall of McCormick Place.

Lagostina Patrimonio PASTAIOLALagostina is launching its Linea Patrimonio Specialty Range with pieces retailing upwards from $149.99. Linea Patrimonio is a series of items dedicated to classic, universally renowned Italian dishes. Handcrafted in Italy, each stainless steel piece is induction-ready and specially designed for a particular dish. The collection features a 4-quart Risottiera, 5-quart Minestrone and Polenta pot, 6-quart Pastaiola pot and an 11-inch Accademia Grill Pan.

Lagostina Bianca Set WEBLagostina’s 10-piece Bianca Cookware Set is made with a Meteorite® PTFE- and PFOA-free ceramic nonstick coating that delivers effortless release and high heat resistance, making it ideal for searing and browning at high temperatures. The durable inside-and-out ceramic surface is easy to clean and provides long-lasting scratch and stain resistance. Bianca’s five-layer base construction combines two layers of heat-radiating aluminum with three layers of stainless steel for a pan that’s compatible with all ranges, including induction and that’s dishwasher-safe. Riveted stay-cool stainless steel handles are designed for comfort and stability without sacrificing style. The 10-piece set retails for $299.

Lagostina Axia 13 Pc Tri Ply Set_The Axia Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware Set from Lagostina offers the ultimate combination of performance, design, and comfort for inspired cooking everyday. Lagostina’s signature polish shines on the satin finish 18/10 stainless steel interior, the brushed stainless exterior and elegant stainless steel lids. Premium three-layer construction combines stainless steel inside and out with a thick heat-radiating aluminum core for optimal heat distribution throughout the entire pan. Axia retails for $399 for a 13-piece set. See the Lagostina products in the Groupe SEB booths in the South Hall during IH+HS.

The Cookware Company Limited is launching a new GreenPan collection called the Wood-Be Collection at IH+HS this year, and the company says that this is the trendiest cookware available today. It comes in three colors: cream, gray and black, and each range has alternating two-ton bakelite handles. The pans are coated with GreenPan’s Thermolon Marathon ceramic nonstick coating. Thermolon is PFOA, lead and cadmium free, scratch resistant and requires less fats and oils to cook. Cleanup is easy with a damp cloth and soap. Retail prices for Wood-Be will range up from $29.99.

GreenPan Paris Wok smallAlong with this come significant expansions to other GreenPan collections. The GreenPan Paris collection is a high-end durable line with hard anodized aluminum bodies coated with a dishwasher-safe Thermolon Marathon ceramic nonstick coating. Stainless steel handles allow the pans to go into the oven or under the broiler. Retail prices for Paris range upwards from $39.99.

GreenPan Lima 3d Set GreyLima 3D is a collection of pans fashioned to accommodate different foods: a pan for eggs has a flat surface, the pan designed for fish and vegetables has a dimpled surface, and there’s a meat and poultry pan with a ribbed surface. Bodies are hard anodized with a dishwasher-safe exterior coating and Thermolon Marathon ceramic nonstick interior in both gray and cream. Stainless steel handles allow for oven and broiler use. Lima 3D is available in open stock and sets. Retail prices range upwards from $29.99.

GreenPan Focus TurquoiseThe Focus collection from GreenPan is available in black, burgundy or turquoise with a cream Thermolon nonstick ceramic interior. Handles are made of stay-cool bakelite in matching colors. The line is available in open stock and two-piece fry pan sets and is expanding to include a 10-piece set. Focus prices range upward from $19.99. GreenPan can be seen during IH+HS in the Cookware Company Limited booth in the South Hall.

Nordic Ware is launching its Slim Griddle and Slim Grill at IH+HS. Both are cast aluminum with elegant lines and a low profile that stores easily. The grill with its ridged surface stacks inside the smooth-surfaced griddle in the kitchen cabinet, but both pans will work in the oven, broiler or on the stovetop. Both feature a premium non-stick coating for easy cleanup on pans that offer consistent and even heating, as we would expect from cast aluminum, for optimal cooking results.

The Nordic Ware Waffle Dipper Pan makes four waffle sticks that will make breakfast extra-fun when they’re eaten as a finger food to be dunked into syrup. The pan is made of cast aluminum for excellent thermal conductivity, and a premium nonstick coating allows for easy release that preserves the detail of the waffle’s dimples. The Slim Griddle, Slim Grill and Waffle Dipper Pan are all made in the USA. Nordic Ware will be in the front of the South Hall.

Finally, be sure to stop by and see the Gourmet Grillware collection from Wilton Armetale. Made from a patented aluminum alloy originally developed for commercial use in restaurants, the Armetale cookware goes from stovetop or grill to table beautifully. The line includes more than 32 products, including a 17-inch Grill Pan that’s great for vegetables, fish or steaks, 2-quart and 6-quart Dutch ovens for stews and braises, the Pig Griller that celebrates the contribution of delectable porcines to backyard barbecues everywhere and a Square Bowl that will appeal to home cooks for a mac and cheese or who just want to roast a few mushrooms or Brussels sprouts without losing them through the grate on the barbecue grill.

Gourmet Grillware will not chip, crack, rust or tarnish and offers a lifetime guarantee against breakage. Hot foods will stay hot longer at the table. Cold foods in chilled Armetale metal stay colder, so salads stay crisp throughout the meal. See it in the Wilton Armetale booth in the South Hall.