Cookware
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.
SOLIDTEKNICS Launches New AUSfonte Cast Iron Pans
SOLIDTEKNICS AUSfonte 10-inch Sauteuse pan
Australian company SOLIDTEKNICS has kickstarted a new Australian cookware industry this past September 2014 with the successful launch of the AUSfonteTM cast iron pans, the only production cookware made in Australia.
The 10-inch Sauteuse pan has received rave reviews from top chefs and the food media for its cooking performance and innovative features, and the all-Aussie pans are now being exported to the USA.
Apart from all the regular benefits of traditional cast iron pans so loved by cooks – even heating, multi-generation durability, clean synthetic-free high-temperature cooking – AUSfonte Sauteuse pans have unique ‘Love Handles’ which are long and comfortable and reduce heat transfer up the handle – so effectively, according to the company, that the handles actually stay cool on the stove top, a first for cast iron pans.
The cooking surfaces of the AUSfonte pan are also machine-sanded smooth like the prized antique American pans, and with proper seasoning they provide cooks with a smooth synthetic-free nonstick cooking surface which is also safe at high temperatures. The pans are made 100 percent in Australia from clean Australian iron and each one is cast with the exact casting date to boost collectibility.
The 13-inch BIGskillet is on Kickstarter now
SOLIDTEKNICS found that making the expensive casting molds in Australia was a major barrier to entry, so instead of offshoring they turned to the crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter. This worked very successfully to fund the launch of the first Sauteuse pan, and now SOLIDTEKNICS is appealing for support to launch two bigger pan models. On the Kickstarter.com platform SOLIDTEKNICS is currently offering the new 13-inch BIGskilletTM as a reward for backers in return for a pledge of support of $149 (plus $39 shipping from Australia). A bonus for Kickstarter backers is that every pan is cast with “FIRST EDITION” and the exact casting date, a limited heirloom feature that was very popular in the first Kickstarter campaign.
The Australian pan’s designer and SOLIDTEKNICS founder is Mark Henry, the same mechanical engineer who founded the Füritechnics cutlery company, which made the Füri Rachael Ray cutlery, and which he sold in 2008.
“We’re really grateful to see so much support on Kickstarter from cooks who want the most high performance pans available, not necessarily traditional pans,” said Henry. “We worked hard to engineer what we believe are the best pans available today. And now it is very heartening to see that top chefs are agreeing: they’re starting to call them ‘world’s best,’ without prompting – or payment – just out of enthusiasm for finding something that works better in a few key features.”
To see what all the fuss is about with these new Aussie pans, and perhaps secure your own piece of Australian cookware history, use this direct link www.kickstarter.com/projects/400294490/ausfonte-cast-iron-bigskillet-pan-32cm-13-deepan-s/.
Kyocera Ceramic Coated Cookware Wins 2014 Good Design Award
Kyocera’s Ceramic Coated Cookware, which features a long-lasting, proprietary ceramic nonstick coating technology, recently received a 2014 Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum, the only independent museum of architecture and design in the United States.
The award was given to Kyocera based on multiple criteria, including innovative design and concept, new technology, materials, functionality, energy efficiency and sensitivity to the environment.
Kyocera Ceramic Coated Cookware features an exclusive coating, providing superior nonstick performance that is safe, scratch resistant and very easy to clean. It is PTFE-free, PFOA-free and Cadmium-free. The pans are oven-safe up to 400 degrees F.
Kyocera Ceramic Coated Cookware stands out for its quick and even heat distribution. A heavy gauge aluminum body clad with a stainless steel base provides excellent thermal conductivity. Engineered to professional grade standards, it features a riveted stainless steel handle that is comfortable in the hand and highly durable.
The line includes 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch fry pans, designed to perform on all cooking surfaces, including induction.
For more information, visit www.KyoceraAdvancedCeramics.com.
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