Cookware
Regal Ware Welcomes Whittle, Windfeldt to Board
Regal Ware, Inc., a leading privately held, family-owned holding company with brands in the premium kitchen essentials and cookware industry, is excited to announce the addition of Jeff Whittle and Gene Windfeldt to its board of directors. Each brings experience that will enhance the strategic direction of the portfolio.
Whittle joins Regal Ware with a background as an EOS Implementer, having honed his skills in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and beyond, extending his expertise to clients across several states. With an MBA, and a law degree under his belt, Whittle’s career encompasses more than 15 years of legal practice followed by over 20 years of leadership across various sectors, including professional services, enterprise software, and manufacturing. As the former CEO of Royal Seating, he led the company to distribute thousands of SKUs throughout North America, scaling operations efficiently and effectively.
“I am incredibly enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors at Regal Ware,” said Whittle. “The company’s ethos and their innovative spirit align perfectly with my professional experience, and I am eager to contribute to the next chapter of Regal Ware’s portfolio success story.”
Windfeldt brings exceptional direct selling experience as the retired president and CEO of The Kirby Company, where his leadership catalyzed the company’s expansive growth, with sales reaching over 660,000 units. A maverick in direct sales and entrepreneurial ventures, Windfeldt’s journey began with Kirby vacuums and culminated in executive leadership roles and the founding of Preferred Credit, Inc. His extensive board service across finance, health, and environmental organizations illustrates his diverse expertise and commitment to community enrichment.
Joining Regal Ware’s board, Windfeldt remarked, “It’s a privilege to align with a company that prides itself on excellence. I am looking forward to applying my breadth of experience to contribute to Regal Ware’s growth and to continue delivering exceptional value to our customers worldwide.”
Ryan Reigle, chairman of the board, warmly welcomes the new members.
“Jeff’s extensive operational acumen and Gene’s remarkable track record in direct selling leadership make them outstanding additions to our board of directors. We are excited to have such esteemed individuals join us as we look to our future business portfolio.”
Regal Ware’s decision to bring notable industry figures onto its board underscores the company’s dedication to leveraging high-caliber expertise to enhance its strategic operations. As Regal Ware continues to provide unmatched kitchen experiences and business opportunities to families around the globe, the addition of Whittle and Windfeldt to the board is a step toward a future as promising as its heritage.
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Le Creuset Launches Alpine Outdoor Collection
Le Creuset has launched its newest product line: The Alpine Outdoor Collection. Rugged and ready for adventure, the collection is an invitation to bring the brand’s signature sophistication and quality to the great outdoors.
The new range of enameled cast iron cookware was specifically designed for use over an open flame, serving as a durable and reliable companion for preparing your favorite meals outdoors. Created to enhance the open-air cooking experience, the collection features three items – the Alpine Outdoor Skillet, Square Grill Basket and Pizza Pan – designed to deliver memorable meals wherever the adventure takes you.
“We’re very happy to announce the brand’s entry into the outdoor category, enabling consumers to experience the legendary performance of Le Creuset in the kitchen and beyond,” said Christopher Scinto, SVP, marketing & sales. “The Alpine Outdoor Collection not only embodies Le Creuset’s commitment to delivering exceptional performance and thoughtful details but also brings a new level of versatility and functionality to outdoor cooking.”
To celebrate the launch of the Alpine Outdoor Collection, the brand has teamed up with Montana-based outdoor enthusiast and chef, Eduardo Garcia.
“As a professional chef and avid outdoorsman, cooking while spending time outdoors is a huge part of my life. The Alpine Outdoor Collection by Le Creuset enhances the experience of cooking outside,” said Garcia. “Whether grilling on a mountain peak or cooking over a bed of hot coals on the river, this collection brings renowned craftsmanship and quality to the menu, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to create memorable meals in the rugged beauty of nature.”
The Alpine Outdoor Collection includes:
- Alpine Outdoor Skillet ($160)
- A versatile essential for searing, sautéing, stir-frying and griddling outdoors, the Alpine Outdoor Skillet is ideal for succulent steaks, fried eggs, toasted sandwiches and more.
- Alpine Outdoor Square Grill Basket ($160)
- Perfectly sized to fit on most grills or use over an open flame, the Alpine Outdoor Square Grill Basket is ideal for small vegetables, crispy French fries, delicate shellfish and more.
- Alpine Outdoor Pizza Pan ($200)
- Spacious enough to accommodate a large pizza, the Alpine Outdoor Pizza Pan is also ideal for seared burgers, golden pancakes and more.
The Alpine Outdoor Collection is available for purchase at Le Creuset Signature Stores, select Le Creuset Outlet Stores, select retail partners, and on LeCreuset.com. To learn more about the newest collection and other Le Creuset news, visit the brand online or follow along on social media @lecreuset.
For nearly a century, Le Creuset has been creating joy in the kitchen and beyond as the first in colorful cookware, the finest in quality and design and the favorite for generations. Le Creuset is honored to share in the meals, memories and traditions made by food lovers around the world with its unrivaled selection of bold, rich colors in a range of finishes and materials. To learn more about Le Creuset, visit www.LeCreuset.com or follow on social media @LeCreuset.
For Chef Eduardo Garcia, meals are meant to be shared. With a curious mind and keen appetite to explore, Eduardo bridged the gap from chef to grower and now runs a small regenerative farm with his family, with a simple goal to unite others through curiosity, education and cuisine. His current work in food is most readily eaten and experienced via the handful of products and recipes available through his purpose-driven brand, Montana Mex. Eduardo is also an avid outdoorsman, fueled by a relationship that started early and has since fostered a deep love and admiration of land and life at large. To learn more about Eduardo and Montana Mex, visit www.chefeduardo.com and www.montanamex.com or follow on social media @chefeduardogarcia.
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EuroChef USA Offers Cookware With Range Purchase
EuroChef USA, the official importer of Italian cooking appliance brands Lofra and Verona Appliances, is offering a free Nutri-Stahl cookware set with the purchase of a qualifying Lofra or Verona Appliances range. The cookware sets are non-stick, made of stainless steel, induction-friendly and offer a long list of high-quality traits.
“The Nutri-Stahl cookware sets lend ease and convenience to the cooking experience when paired with our appliances,” says Melissa Haber, senior vice president of EuroChef USA. “From stack cooking features to no-drip lids, splatter guard, pot covers, built-in trivets, lid stands and more, these sets are a huge value add for our customers as they continue to navigate today’s inflationary climate.”
Any Lofra range will qualify for a 22-piece cookware set while any 36-inch Verona range will qualify for a 12-piece set. The program is for purchases made at full UMRP between Oct. 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. Cookware can be redeemed via a mail-in rebate submitted to EuroChef USA.
To find a Lofra dealer near you, please visit their store locator here. To find a Verona Appliances dealer near you, please visit their store locator here.
Since 2001, EuroChef USA has been the national distributor of Italian-made professional style major appliances. The brand is the national distributor and exclusive importer of the Verona, and now the Lofra brand of Italian-made professional style major appliances. EuroChef’s brands offer a full line of ranges, ovens, ventilation and cooktops nationally through a network of regional distributors and specialty appliance retailers.
Verona Appliances’ stylish line of ranges, ovens, cooktops and ventilation have been featured in upscale kitchens around the world since 1958. Designed and manufactured in the suburbs of Venice, Italy, each Verona cooking appliance is held to the highest standards of quality and is made to U.S. market specifications. EuroChef USA is proud to present the Verona line of appliances through an authorized network of U.S. distributors and retailers, suitable for any sized kitchen. For additional information about Verona, visit https://veronaappliances.com/.
Lofra has been manufacturing high-quality home appliances since 1956. Located on the hills of Padua, Italy, Lofra has grown to become the market leader of freestanding cookers and built-in appliances. The brand is a global consumer reference point for the kitchen industry and is the pride of the Italian manufacturing industry.
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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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