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New Mills from Peugeot
Peugeot presents two ZEST electric mills in Lime and Lagon, happy colors inspired by sunshine and blue skies. The design is fun and refreshing, with a looped handle at the top for a swingy, cheerful look and carefree portability and handling.
This soft-touch electric mill is fun to use. Just press the button on top to unleash the full flavors of freshly ground peppercorns and salt crystal. Fully adjustable from coarse to fine, the ZEST peppermill cracks then grinds whole peppercorns, while the ZEST salt mill shatters and then crushes salt crystal to a pre-set medium grind. Peugeot is known for its spice-specific steel mechanisms that optimize flavor and aroma, for a difference you can taste.
Made in France, these electric mills can easily generate a consistent high-output grind for cooking, grilling, or tabletop use. They also make a colorful addition to the table or countertop for everyday use. A small crystal clear acrylic window showcases the ingredients inside and reminds the user when to refill.
The Peugeot ZEST Mill comes with a two-year warranty, with a lifetime warranty on the mechanism. It is seven inches high and comes in black in addition to Citrus and Sky Blue. It has a suggested retail price of $40 and is available for immediate shipment. The mills come with salt from Germany and pepper from Vietnam as well as four batteries each, so they’re ready to use.
Peugeot, the world leader in mills since 1840, now offers more than 300 distinctive mill SKUs. For more information, visit Peugeot at www.peugeot-saveurs.com, call 877.777.5914.
Handpick Launches as Largest Searchable Collection of Food Posts
Innovative food discovery app Handpick today officially launched its iOS app and website in the U.S., as well as announced its Series A funding. The new app allows food lovers access to over 10 million socially shared food posts from Instagram, hundreds of unique food blogs, and top recipe sites. Handpick’s unique semantic technology also recommends ingredient pairings based on what users have on hand. Handpick’s 10 million socially shared food posts include dishes from 1.6 million content creators worldwide. Download the Handpick app here.
“We started Handpick to let users input what they already have in their kitchen and find dish ideas using those ingredients,” saidPayman Nejati, Handpick chief executive officer. “We’re curating the best dishes from Instagram and top food blogs, making it easy to discover how people around the world use your favorite ingredients.”
Series A Funding
Handpick has received $3 million in Series A funding after just 9 months of inception. The round was led by ClearVue Partners. Handpick is also backed by angel investors with deep experience throughout the food supply chain including SINODIS founder Jean Pierre Chesse, Cathay Capital managing partner Mingpo Cai, and Schneider Electric CEO Jean Pascal Tricoire.
How Handpick Works
The app makes it easy to save interesting dish posts by adding them to topics which can be shared with others. By following differenttopics, users get notified when new dishes are added, making Handpick a reliable source for continuously refreshed food content. This means users can find dish topics titled anything from “Gluten-free Desserts” to “10 Best Superbowl Snacks” to “7 Ways To Use Tofu.”
With its new approach of curating content from Instagram, Handpick features over 10 million food posts, thus making it the world’s largest searchable collection of food. The company’s editorial team hand-picks the best dishes daily, allowing users to quickly and easily find great dish ideas without having to pore over thousands of results. The new app also allows users to pick and combine over 10,000 ingredients, more than any other food app available.
Key Features
- Access over 10 million dish posts from around the world
- The option to pick ingredients from a list of over 10,000 items and see what they combine well with
- Become a content creator and publish topics based on favorite dishes and foods
- Save interesting dishes and categorize by diet, occasions, ingredients, cuisines and more
- Find recipes ranging from simple meals to gourmet dishes
- Browse a curated feed of the best dishes from Instagram and the web, making it quick to find a dish or recipe
More information can be found at www.handpick.com
Chopped-Branded Cookware, Cutlery and Gadgets Coming Soon
Clipper Corporation, a global distributor and supplier for the food service and consumer products industry, is proud to announce it has signed a licensing agreement with production company Notional to manufacture a collection of Chopped inspired kitchen products for the home.
Chopped, currently readying to begin production of its 24th season, airs in more than 30 countries worldwide to an audience of millions. Each episode tests culinary skills as competitors are challenged to create delectable courses in a limited amount of time from the ingredients in the renowned Chopped mystery basket.
“Chopped engages a wide variety of culinary enthusiasts, from professional chefs to avid home cooks,” stated, Lina Hu, Clipper Corporation Founder, Chairman and CEO. “The program is near and dear to families all over the world, inspiring them to be more adventurous with professional techniques while cooking together at home. Being a part of the effort to develop products inspired by Chopped for this loyal audience is an exciting opportunity for Clipper.”
The initial launch of the Chopped collection—featuring cookware, bakeware, cutlery and gadgets—will debut in March at the 2015 International Home & Housewares show in Chicago.
“Our goal with the Chopped merchandise is to aide prep and performance while letting the fun of cooking at home shine through,” says Linda Lisco, Notional’s Head of Product Licensing. “Clipper Corporation’s track record of delivering results for the food service industry, passion for great product and entrepreneurial spirit pairs nicely with Notional’s effort to explore new opportunities to extend our brand reach as a premier next generation content entity.”
“The Chopped audience purchases their kitchenware products at stores across America. Eager to expand their culinary repertoire and inspired by what they have seen on TV, the Chopped inspired line of innovative tools will allow fans to challenge themselves at home,” adds Jeff Malkasian, Executive Vice President, CPG with Clipper.
Founded in 1994 by award-winning entrepreneur Lina Hu, Clipper Corporation is recognized as a leading global distributor and supplier of professional kitchen accessories and restaurant supplies for national and global chains, including Capital Grille, Denny’s, Yum Brands, Darden Restaurants, UPS, California Pizza Kitchen, TGI Fridays, among others. In 2012, Clipper expanded focus into consumer-packaged goods with its PantryChef™ and Clipper Commercial brands. In 2013, Clipper launched Viking Culinary® products under a license agreement with Viking Range, LLC.
Notional, LLC is an idea engine and production company that was started in 2009. Born out of CollegeHumor.com, the company seeks to capitalize on their cost-efficient production capabilities and online expertise to become the premiere next generation content entity. Notional has successfully partnered with several companies including BET, Bravo, Comedy Central, Food Network, Travel Channel, and Yahoo. Since its inception, Notional has produced more than one hundred episodes of television and. Notional currently has seven television series in production, including the hit competition Food Network series Chopped.
Gelato, Coffee Maker from Espressione
Espressione will launch at Housewares a new Gran Gelato Metal Ice Cream maker for folks who want to make delicious and healthy sorbets, ice creams and frozen yogurts at home. Available in March at a MAP of $229.99.
Espressione’s 3-in-1 Coffee Center, Model #26161a, features a 19-Bar Italian pump system that makes commercial quality espresso and cappuccino, and up to 10 cups of drip coffee right at home. Multiple programmable functions adjust the cup size, as well as, various timers for added convenience. This contemporary coffee center features a top removable cone shaped basket for easy cleaning, and pause and serve button, which allows users to pour coffee during brewing cycle. A swing-out steam nozzle also makes think frothed milk for cappuccino, latte, mochas, and other special drinks. Compact yet functional space saving design – one machine for all your favorite coffee drinks! Available March at a MAP of $199.99.
See them in Lakeside Hall during the International Home + Housewares Show.
Dualit Offers New Products for Spring
Dualit will introduce a copper version of its New Gen Classic Toaster in both two and four slice versions, as well as an electric kettle. The copper appliances will be available in June.
The Dualit Design Series will include a two-slice toaster, four slice toaster and kettle all in a gleaming stainless steel design with black accents. Blending the technical, the practical and the aesthetic, the Design Series is designed for the modern home. A range of interchangeable color panels are available, so if you update your kitchen or just fancy a change, your toaster and kettle can change with you. Available June at MAP prices starting from $129.99.
Dualit will also introduce its NX Capsules system (Nespresso compatible with most models) in Coffee Capsules (five blends), Origins Café (four single origin coffees) and Fine Tea Capsules (five exceptional tea blends and infusions). For more information on these, visit http://www.dualit.com/products/coffee-capsules-pods
In addition, there are three other new coffee introductions coming from Dualit: the Dualit 3-in-1 Stainless Steel Coffee machine with patented 3-in-1 system gives you the choice of making coffee three ways within one machine: Dualit NX Capsules, ESE Coffee Pods and Ground Coffee. http://www.dualit.com/products/coffee-machine MAP of $249.99. The Dualit Black Milk Frother produces hot milk, hot froth or cold froth in just two minutes, perfect for lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolate or milkshakes. The patented magnetic removable whisk gives a fully sealed drive, which together with the completely smooth non-stick interior and motor overrun, means that it’s easy to use and easy to clean. MAP of $99.99. Finally, the Dualit Stainless Steel Barista Coffee Kit has the essential accessories to help budding baristas make their drinks just so! Use the stainless steel Dualit Milk frothing jug that holds up to 13.5 ounces or 400 ml of cream, the Shaker for Chocolate and the Thermometer to create and impress with “Latte Art.” Available April at MAP price of $39.99.
See them in Lakeside Hall during the International Home + Housewares Show.
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