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JK Adams Hires Kasperzak and Associates for Sales Representation in Southeast
JK Adams Company, a designer of high quality, USA-made wooden cutting boards, entertaining, and other houseware products, announced the hiring of Kasperzak and Associates as its new sales representatives for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.
“We are thrilled to be working with Joel and his team and believe that they share the same commitment we have to delivering exceptional products, combined with knowledgeable and personal service to all of our retail partners,” said Jon Blatchford, President of JK Adams.
In addition to having five regionally focused sales representatives, Kasperzak and Associates maintains a beautiful showroom at the Americas Mart in Atlanta (#876A). JK Adams will display some products there, but will also continue to feature a larger display of products in their dedicated showroom (#868) just down the hall. Sharon Rishell, National Sales Manager, said that “this combination will provide our retail partners with the best opportunity to experience the quality and breadth of our line of USA made products.”
Read more about JK Adams here
Ambiente Welcomes Italy as Fifth Partner Country in 2016
The global consumer-goods sector will come together again in Frankfurt, Germany from February 12-16, 2016. A trend barometer and order and design platform, Ambiente is one of the trade show highlights of the year. Italy will be the fifth Partner Country for 2016, with an exhibition designed by Paola Navone. New this year is the Ethical Style Guide which will provide insights into different aspects of sustainability offered by numerous Ambiente exhibitors.
Ambiente is split into three main sections: Dining, Living and Giving. The eastern part of Frankfurt Show and Exhibition Center is reserved for the Dining section while the Giving and Living sections occupy the western part. Thus, Ambiente reflects the complete range of consumer goods for the table, kitchen, household, wining & dining, giving, the home and furnishing. In the Giving section, the new Accessories & Jewelry product segment (Hall 9.2) is expected to generate additional synergistic effects by bundling jewelry, watches, leather goods, luggage and care and wellness articles.
“Ambiente is the event of the year for the consumer-goods sector. In Frankfurt, exhibitors from more than 90 countries present their new products and set the trends for 2016 and beyond,” explains Nicolette Naumann, Vice President Ambiente/Tendence. Last February, 135,000 visitors from over 150 countries came to Frankfurt for Ambiente 2015.
After Denmark, France, Japan and the USA, Italy is the fifth Partner Country of Ambiente. Part of the Partner Country program is a comprehensive presentation of particularly well designed products. The upcoming Italian exhibition will be designed by Paola Navone. Born in Milan, she has not only made a name for herself on the Italian design scene with her work, she also developed her own special and international style back in the 80s. For her, Ambiente represents a shared past because she has already curated and designed several special shows on behalf of Messe Frankfurt including the product presentation in the ‘extra’ series – ‘extra –soft touch’ (1997) and ‘extra – remix“ (2001). She was also responsible for the ‘waterbar H2O’ cafe (2005).
As the world’s leading trade show for the sector, Ambiente reflects the market in its full breadth and depth, and this includes new developments in the product field and channels of distribution. For example, consumers around the world are showing an increasing interest in sustainable products and, for the first time in 2016, Ambiente will offer buyers orientation in a highly complex global market place. With categories such as ‘Eco-Friendly Materials’, ‘Show & Social Production’, ‘Re-/Upcycling Design’, and ‘Handmade Manufacturing’, the Ethical Style Guide provides insights into different aspects of sustainability offered by numerous Ambiente exhibitors.
The exhibition stands of companies that make their products using ethical and/or sustainable methods can be found quickly and easily using the Guide and are labeled accordingly. Using transparent criteria, a jury of experts from the World Show Trade Organization, the Center for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) and the German Design Council (Rat für Formgebung), as well as other specialists, will decide on which companies are to be included in the Ethical Style Guide. Ambiente exhibitors have until October 28, 2015 to apply for inclusion. The requirements for inclusion in the Ethical Style Guide and a questionnaire can be found online at http://ambiente.messefrankfurt.com/ethical-style.
The latest trends for the table, kitchen, living and giving segments will be presented at Ambiente 2016. To this end, the trend scouts of Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano are currently researching them and will illustrate them in a large-scale exhibition. For young designers, the Talents and Next promotional programs represent an important step up the career ladder and give up-and-coming designers from the fields of product and furniture design the chance to present their ideas and prototypes to an international audience of trade visitors. The Solutions special show puts the spotlight on clever ideas. Designer and curator Sebastian Bergne presents functional solutions by Ambiente exhibitors from the table, kitchen and household segments.
Ambiente also provides the setting for numerous awards ceremonies. Products distinguished by an intelligent combination of aesthetics and benefits are singled out for the Design Plus Award and can be seen in a special exhibition during the show. The German Design Award is presented on the first day of the show and visitors have the chance to see the award-winning products in an impressive exhibition. The Kitchen Innovation Award and the Plagiarius Negative Award for product piracy are also presented at Ambiente.
Read more about Ambiente here
Chef-Restaurateurs Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo Join All-Clad Chef Ambassador Program
All-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.
Wine and Cheese Accessories
Wine and cheese accessories for the upcoming holiday season of home entertaining:
Swissmar Lux Cheese Knives with Micarta Handles
Swissmar’s range of Lux Cheese Knives feature Micarta handles and forged stainless steel construction. These functional and practical cheese knives show full tang along the exquisite and luxurious handle made from linen Micarta, a very strong, durable yet light-weight material. The knives retail for $20 each and are made in six different styles which include: Semi-soft Cheese, Universal Cheese, Soft Cheese, Cheese Cleaver, Parmesan Cheese and Cheese Plane. A Two-Piece Lux Set retails for $35 and includes the Universal Cheese Knife and a Lux Cheese Cleaver.
Peugeot Spring Serving Cradle
Because presentation is an integral part of wine service, Peugeot presents the Spring Serving Cradle, a compact accessory that holds a bottle of wine at an angle to showcase the label. The Spring Serving Cradle brings out the best in more mature wines by holding the bottle at a slight angle that allows potential residues to gather at the bottom of the bottle. This offers a softer pouring experience because residues are less likely to mix with the wine during pouring. Wine can be poured without removing the bottle from the cradle, making it convenient to use. When wine is poured, the cradle moves with the bottle. It makes a perfect gift for anyone who enjoys wine.
Suggested Retail Price: $40
Explore Cheese Set Oak
This high quality Boska cheese set (item number 320217) is made of European White Oak and contains all the tools you need to explore cheese. The set comes with a double handled Dutch cheese knife to smoothly cut hard cheese; a soft cheese knife with anti-stick blade and a cheese slicer. The small size makes this cheese set an ideal addition to any kitchen, big or small.
Suggested Retail Price: $34.99
Cilio Wine Bottle Sealers
With their patented sealing construction, these ingenious Cilio Wine Bottle Sealers by Frieling allow for horizontal fridge storage of wine or champagne bottles with no leaking. Bottles are sealed air tight in a snap, and the flat sealer top ensures wine bottles fit in the wine refrigerator. To release the seal, simply push the button on top. The wine sealer has an inner diameter of 11/4 inches and the champagne sealer is 13⁄8 inches. Available for immediate shipment in a variety of fun designs with a brushed stainless steel shell.
Suggested Retail Price: $11.95
Fleur De Lis Serving Platter
Add a touch of elegance to the table with Epic Products Fleur De Lis Serving Platter. The gorgeous textured and tinted glass will beautifully showcase appetizers, fruit, crackers, cheese and more. This serving dish has a raised ledge, and sunken food area, so serving spoons and forks can easily rest on the platter. The detailed fleur de lis metal embellishments give this piece an attractive home decor touch.
Corkcicle Canteen
The Corkcicle Canteen is the ideal way to enjoy perfect temperature beverages on the go – cold or hot. Simply pour your favorite drink into the three walls of proprietary insulation of the Canteen at the temperature you’d like to keep it, and Canteen will do just that – keep it cool for 25 hours or hot for 12. There’s absolutely no bottle sweat and no pre-freezing required. Since there’s no breakable glass, it’s great for the beach, boat, or pool deck. The 25-ounce Corkcicle Canteen can fit a full 750 milliliters (bottle of wine) inside. Available in 9, 16 and 25 ounce sizes.
Suggested Retail Price: $19.95 – $32.95
Bamboo Cheese Boards
These beautifully handcrafted Bamboo Cheese Boards are designed in the shape of a wine bottle and include a leather strap. They are made from Environmental Green Bamboo, which is harder than maple. You can use them for cutting or even hang them on the wall. Franmara can laser engrave the boards with your logo to make them even more special. Bamboo Cheese Boards are available in three sizes that are all .625-inches thick: 1087 Small (13 by 4 inches), 1088 Medium (17.5 by 5.6 inches), and 1089 Large (22 by 7.1 inches).
Suggested Retail Price: $6.00 – $12.50
Rabbit Wine Chilling Carafe
The Rabbit Wine Chilling Carafe’s stainless ice chamber is a highly efficient cold-transfer material, far superior to plastic, allowing for a bottle of chilled wine to be enjoyed from the carafe for 90 minutes or more. Simply fill the chamber with ice and then insert it into the carafe filled with wine. The carafe holds a full 750 ml bottle and the beautiful design brings a touch of elegance to serving white wine indoors or out. Available in black or red.
Suggested Retail Price: $50.00
Cheese Slice & Serve Set
Linden Sweden has come up with a Cheese Slice & Serve set that will make the upcoming holiday of entertaining a breeze. This good looking storage set allows you to take cheese directly from the refrigerator to the table, where you can easily slice and serve for guests. The base of the set is made up of Linden Sweden’s popular Anita Board that will not blunt knives, retain odors, or absorb liquids. The clear plastic cover removes easily to protect and keep foods fresh. Included with each set is one of Linden’s highly rated Hard Cheese Planes, with a polished stainless steel blade and a heat resistance poly pro handle (up to 485 degrees Fahrenheit). Choose from 12 festive colors for base of the set.
Suggested Retail Price: $16.99
Prodyne Introduces On Ice Party Tub
The new On Ice™ Party Tub (Model # AB-14) from Prodyne is ready to party as it will hold up to four bottles of wine, or plenty of beer and soft drinks, and a lot of ice. It features easy-carry handles and a raised center bottom. The BPA-free tub is durable, crystal clear and break-resistant. It measures a generous 12.5-by-8.5-by-9.75-inches and is shipped bulk with a color label on the outside.
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99
CapaBubbles
Ever wonder how long the bubbles last once a bottle is open? If you use a stopper, they will last 24 hours. No stopper and they are gone within four hours. With CapaBubbles, you can enjoy your champagne or sparkling wine for up to a week. A bottle of Champagne with a CapaBubbles makes a perfect gift for the hostess or co-worker.
Suggested Retail Price: $15.95
Ash Wood Bottle Stopper
With a recent expansion into barware, Core Home has developed a wide variety of bottle stoppers for a range of tastes. Constructed with a silicone stopper and carved ash wood top, this piece is useful and beautiful.
Suggested Retail Price: $14.99
This story was originally published in the September 2015 issue of Kitchenware News, a publication of Oser Communications Group.
Kiyasa Partners With Domenico Vacca to Develop & Launch a New Collection Made by Prouna
Kiyasa Group, the exclusive distributor of PROUNA in the U.S., has partnered with the celebrated Italian fashion designer, Domenico Vacca, to launch a complete line of luxurious and stunning tableware and gift collection for the designer.
Along with his logo, the tableware features an embossed alligator print throughout the collection, using a real alligator skin to guide the design, drawing inspiration from Domenico Vacca’s iconic alligator Julie bag. Remaining true to the spirit of the Vacca’s brand, a twist on classic design, this beautiful collection comprises four different styles of tableware. They include a white alligator print on fine bone china; bone and hand-painted 24-karat gold; bone, hand-painted 24-karat gold and hand-placed Swarovski crystals (marking the first for a fashion designer to use Swarovski on tableware); and tableware in jewel-toned hues such as Alligator Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Safari.
This stunning collection is created by PROUNA, known for its high quality of bone china and regarded as a pioneer in developing technical expertise and knowledge for embedding Swarovski Crystals, with a dishwasher durable technology, on to fine bone china.
The tableware collection is set to launch this October simultaneously with the opening of Kiyasa Group’s new flagship showroom at 41 Madison on the 17th floor and the designer’s new 8,000-square foot flagship retail store in Manhattan. The tableware collection will also be available at retailers such as Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue, and on www.Kiyasa.com.
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