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Global Innovation Awards Product Design Finalists Named
The 70 finalists in the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design have been announced by the International Housewares Association. Global honorees in each of the 14 categories will be announced during the invitation-only gia dinner Sunday, March 17 during The Inspired Home Show 2024, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market, at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex.
Entries were judged by a panel of industry experts and news media. The finalists and global honorees will be on display in an exhibit in the Hall of Global Innovation in the Grand Concourse Lobby of the North Building as well as in the New Product Showcases located in the Buyers Club in the North and South halls. The Inspired Home Show opens at 8:30 a.m. on March 17 and runs through 5:30 p.m. March 19.
“Congratulations to all of the finalists for an IHA Global Innovation Award for Excellence in Product Design,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. “Product innovation is the engine that keeps the home + housewares industry vibrant and profitable. It is our pleasure to honor the brands and designers that continue to push the envelope and delight both buyers and consumers.”
The gia product design finalists are:
Bath + Personal Care
Company — Product
Dorai Home Inc. — Large Bath Stone Mat
Everplush – Tricol Clean — Farberware by Everplush Bath Towel
madesmart — madesmart Expandable In-Drawer Dental Tray
Sanimaid ApS — Stockholm Toilet Brush
Shenzhen Shuye Technology Co.,Ltd. — Laifen Wave Electric Toothbrush
Cleaning
Cuisinel — Cuisinel Cast Iron Scrubber Set
FreeForm Brush Inc. dba FreeForm — FreeForm 360
Gleener Inc. — GLEENER Swift Battery-Free Fabric Shaver
Plaspak Plastik ve Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret AS — Super Easy Shiny Surfaces Cleaning Set
Sanimaid ApS — Stainremover-XL Starter Set
Cook + Bakeware
AeroPress Inc. — AeroPress Clear Coffee Press with Flow Control Filter Cap
Brod & Taylor — Baking Shell
Joseph Joseph Inc. — Space 10 Piece Cookware Set
Ooni Limited — Ooni Product
THE COOKWARE COMPANY (USA), LLC — TUCCI by GreenPan
Home Décor + Gifts
Cricut — Cricut Mug Press – Heat Press for Mugs
Evriholder Products, LLC — Cocktail Smoker
Nwtn Home — Roseland Set
Umbra LLC — Cubiko Wall Planter
Umbra LLC — Ferris Jewelry Organizer
Home Organization + Storage
Delta Cycle Corp. — Pivot Bike Storage Rack
Evriholder Products, LLC — Telescopic Over-The-Sink Drying Rack
Joseph Joseph Inc. — Tota 90L Laundry Separation Basket
Polder Products, LLC — Harmony Dish Rack
YouCopia — StoraRoll 3-in-1 Wrap Dispenser
Household + Home Electrics
Cricut — Cricut Joy Xtra Smart Cutting Machine
Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Co., Inc. — Metro Vac Cordless Hand Vac
Mila — Mila Air 3
New Dawn Innovations: VQ Halo – Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Lantern
Zafferano America — PushUp Pro
Kitchen Electrics
FinaMill Co. — FinaPod GT
JURA Inc. — JURA J8 Twin Diamond Black
Midea — Two Zone Air Fryer
THE COOKWARE COMPANY (USA), LLC — GreenPan Elite Convection Air Fry Oven
The Legacy Companies — Omega Effortless Batch Juicer
Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery
DKB Household USA Corp. — Zyliss Gourmet Drum Grater
Dreamfarm — Lockorns
Dreamfarm — Ozest
That Inventions — Corkie
Welcome Industries — Visual Measuring Spoons
Kitchenware
Dreamfarm — Corpeel
KitchInventions — ICEBREAKER Nordic POP 2.0
madesmart — Madesmart “Everything Over the Sink Station
Progressive International Corp. — Cookie ProKeeper+
Swish Rocks — Swish Rocks
Luggage, Travel Goods + Accessories
Drinkmate Inc. — Drinkmate Spritzer
Gleener Inc. — GLEENER S’wet Wet/Dry Bag
Moso Natural — Moso Natural Travel-Size Scent-Free Odor Eliminating Spray
NewAir LLC — Newair 25 Qt. Jobsite Cooler Car Refrigerator Battery Powered 18/20V
Talus – High Road Organizers — Luggage Cup Holder
Pet Products
Dexas International, Ltd. — MudBuster Unleashed!
Paikka — PAIKKA Glow Leash and Collar Bundle
Paikka — PAIKKA Raincoat 2.0
Paikka — PAIKKA Seawool Shirt
Prevue Pet Products, Inc. — Prevue Pet Products Comfy Chicken Hideaway
Smart Home Products
BLOK — BLOK Smart Cutting Board
Chefman — CHEF iQ Smart Thermometer (3-probe set)
ChefsTemp — ProTemp Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer
Ember Technologies, Inc. — Ember – Tumbler, 16 oz – Black
Tramontina USA, Inc. — Tramontina Guru
Sustainable Products
Electrodomesticos Jata, S.A. — EMULSIONIZER, The Zero Waste Kitchen Secret Hero
Full Circle — Clean Ocean – Palm Brush
Klean Kanteen — Rise 36 oz. Tumbler with Lid and Straw
The Peacock Vacuum Bottle Co., Ltd. — Cooler Bucket
Volume Brands Int’l. — Glad Link & Sort Recycling Station
Tabletop
Asobu — Asobu Bestie Bottle – Penguin
Asobu — Asobu Duplex Tumbler
Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC — Leopold Vienna Otto
LARQ, Inc. — LARQ Bottle PureVis 2
Prepara — Prepara Tacopillar Taco holder
The judging panel for the annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) included housewares buyers from retailers including Ace Hardware, Artichoke, The Cook’s Warehouse, Dillards, Divertimenti, Dreamscape, Event Network, HTI Buying Group, In the Kitchen, Lekka Retail Concepts, Leon & Lulu, Meijer, National Building Museum, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Pampered Chef, Quality Products, Sign of the Bear, Toque Blanche and Volume Studios. Other judges included consumer editors, bloggers and many distinguished industry designers.
View the finalists in each category at TheInspiredHomeShow.com/awards/gia-product/. The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s global home + housewares marketplace, will be held March 17-19 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex. For more information about the 2024 Show and to register for a Show badge, please visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com/register. To search for new products that will be at the Show visit Connect 365, the Show’s online directory.
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CBA Issues Annual Report, PFAS Research
The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance recently unveiled its 2023 Annual Report, launched Part 2 of the PFAS Education series, and is preparing for major spring industry events. These initiatives underline the CBA’s continued commitment to developing the cookware and bakeware industry.
The CBA had announced the release of the 2023 Annual Report that demonstrates the CBA’s promise to transparency. It highlights achievements, challenges and strategic objectives. This report gives stakeholders an insight into the CBA’s value proposition and their ongoing efforts to develop the industry.
In addition to the release of the Annual Report, the CBA has also unveiled Part 2 of the PFAS Education series, an indispensable resource about fluoropolymers and human health. This material, found under the ‘Good Science‘ subsection of the ‘Resources & Solutions’ section on the CBA website, contributes significantly to the scientific discourse in the industry.
The CBA is also excited to announce its participation in The Inspired Home Show in Chicago from March 17-19. Attendees of the show are encouraged to visit Booth #S3230 to connect with CBA representatives. They will learn about the benefits of CBA membership as well as initiatives to further contribute to the industry. Managing Director Fran Groesbeck will be representing the CBA in a presentation at the show.
Lastly, the CBA is actively preparing for their Spring Member Meeting in Orlando, Fla., on April 10-12. This gathering offers a unique opportunity for members to connect, share ideas, and discuss the future direction of the industry.
The theme of the meeting is “Uniting the Industry,” with a focus on fostering unity within the cookware and bakeware industry. While in-person attendance is exclusive to CBA members, those considering membership are welcome to join virtually. It’s a chance to collaborate, share knowledge, and help shape the future of the industry.
Tickets for the event are available here. The deadline for registration is March 25.
The CBA is committed to promoting and enhancing the cookware and bakeware industry, and these recent publications and event are a testament to their dedication.
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CBA Launches Committees in Fall Meeting
The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance announced that the recent Fall Member Meeting was a tremendous success.
The meeting was a true embodiment of the theme, “Committees in Action.” There was an impressive turnout and the initial committee meetings proved to be highly productive.
The successful launch of committees marks a significant step forward for the CBA. The committees were formed to align with the four pillars of the CBA: Engineering, Engagement, Education and Expertise with subcommittees being formed as needed.
“Our members’ dedication and commitment were clearly evident throughout the event, and we’re excited to continue this momentum into the upcoming year,” commented CBA Managing Director, Fran Groesbeck.
During the meeting, the announcement was made that the Spring Member Meeting is scheduled for April 10-12, 2024 in Orlando, Fla.
An important change was made to the member types:
General Membership remains as the primary membership type, for those engaged in the manufacture for sale of cooking and/or baking utensils or accessories.
Associate Membership is a new membership level, for those who don’t yet meet the criteria of a General member, allowing them to still participate and advance to a General member in the future.
Supplier Membership remains for those engaged in supplying to or supporting the manufacture of cooking and/or baking utensils or accessories.
Retailer Membership is an updated membership level (formerly Industry Relations), for companies engaged in the sale of cookware and/or bakeware.
The CBA is regarded as a vital housewares trade association, delivering critical industry resources and serves as a voice of authority and influence uniting the industry by setting engineering standards for product and consumer safety. CBA members have a voice in how the standards are developed to help make cookware and bakeware products safe for the consumer.
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Reynolds Consumer Products Appoints Huckins as CFO
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. has appointed Scott E. Huckins as the company’s chief financial officer, effective Nov. 13. He is the successor to Michael Graham, who will then shift to an advisory role until his retirement in February.
“We are excited for Scott to join us as CFO as we continue to provide products that simplify daily life for consumers. He brings extensive experience in leading finance at consumer staples and publicly traded companies – most recently as CFO at SunOpta, where he demonstrated his expertise in P&L management. During this time, he also served a dual role as general manager for the turnaround of one of SunOpta’s business units, further exhibiting his strength as a business leader. I look forward to working with Scott, who will lead our financial team as we continue to focus on growth and operational excellence,” said Lance Mitchell, chief executive officer.
Mitchell added, “We extend our sincere gratitude to Michael Graham for his leadership over many years. From carefully managing our resources, to developing a strong Finance team, to his role in taking the company public, his contributions have truly made RCP successful. We look forward to a smooth transition and wish Michael all the best in his retirement.”
Huckins brings extensive experience to the company. He most recently served as the CFO of SunOpta, Inc., since 2019, where he was instrumental in contributing to substantial revenue and earnings growth through significant operational focus and portfolio prioritization. Serving in the additional role of general manager for SunOpta’s fruit business unit, he helped to drive overall success of the business from 2021 to 2022. He also led the 2020 sale of the global ingredients segment, SunOpta’s largest business unit at the time.
Huckins previously served as CFO of Claire’s Stores, Inc., from 2016 to 2019, which included leading recapitalization and business consolidation initiatives, followed by a change of ownership.
Prior to Claire’s, Huckins was with Sears Holdings from 2012 to 2016, as vice president – treasurer, and president of Sears Reinsurance Company, Ltd. In his previous role, he served at RSC Holdings, Inc., as vice president of Treasury, Tax, and Investor Relations. He also formerly served as principal at Pioneer Advisors. He had several leadership roles at Koch Industries Inc. and affiliated companies, including president & CEO of Koch Financial Products, LLC, CFO of the Capital Markets Division, treasurer at Koch Industries Inc., and CFO at KoSa B.V.
Huckins holds a bachelor of science in finance from Arizona State University and earned a master of management, with concentrations in finance and management strategy, from Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Huckins added, “I’m excited to be joining Reynolds Consumer Products. Knowing the strength of the brands and products, I’m looking forward to working with the team to drive further growth and additional margin expansion.”
Reynolds Consumer Products is a leading provider of household products that simplify daily life so consumers can enjoy what matters most. With a presence in 95 percent of households across the United States, Reynolds Consumer Products manufactures and sells products that people use in their homes across three broad categories: cooking, waste and storage and disposable tableware. Iconic brands include Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil and Hefty trash bags, as well as dedicated store brands which are strategically important to retail customers. Overall, Reynolds Consumer Products holds the No. 1 or No. 2 U.S. market share position in the majority of product categories it serves. For more information, visit https://investors.reynoldsconsumerproducts.com/.
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CBA Fall Meeting Theme Is ‘Committees in Action’
The 101st Cookware & Bakeware Alliance Fall Member Meeting will take place Oct. 4-5 in Chicago. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Committees in Action.”
At the meeting, CBA members will be participating in one of the newly organized committees based on the four pillars of the Alliance: Engineering, Engagement, Education and Expertise.
“We believe that member engagement is key to our success and that working together the Alliance can accomplish great things for cookware and bakeware,” says CBA Managing Director Fran Groesbeck.
Each committee has a specific focus and objective during their sessions at the Fall Member Meeting. Committee members will create action plans that will guide their work in the months ahead.
In addition to the work of the committees, the general meeting is the opportunity for committee members to report their accomplishments and share plans for the future to the rest of the membership.
This is an excellent time to become a member of the Cookware & Bakeware Alliance and engage in the new initiatives outlined in their 5-year strategic plan being implemented by committee members. Member types include: General, Supplier, Retailer and Associate.
The CBA is regarded as a vital housewares trade association, delivering critical industry resources and serves as a voice of authority and influence uniting the industry by setting engineering standards for product and consumer safety. CBA members have a voice in how the standards are developed to help make cookware and bakeware products safe for the consumer.
For more information on the Cookware & Bakeware Alliance and to learn more about membership, please visit their website at www.cookwareandbakeware.org.
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