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Markets Watch: Atlanta, Vegas, Juniper
Check out this month’s issue of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review for previews of the upcoming Atlanta Market (July 12-18) and Las Vegas Market (July 24-28). Here’s a roundup of exhibitors who are going to multiple shows, including IMC’s Juniper Market.
Bella Tunno
Atlanta: Ivystone Group, Floor 11
Las Vegas: Anne McGilvray and Co, Floor 10
JuniperMarket
Kids love snacks! Bella Tunno knows that and that kids love to have fun with snacks. Bella Tunno’s Happy Snacker is first in its class with its simple, two-piece design and 100 percent silicone composition. The key is the two-piece design, making it easy to clean and fill. The lid has super-soft flaps, which make it easy to grab snacks without spilling. The handles make for an easy grip that fits in most cup holders and stroller snack trays.
For wholesale orders: 888.290.8978, customerservice@bellatunno.com
Carmel Ceramica
Atlanta: Werner Frank, Bldg. 2, 12th floor
Las Vegas: Collective Home, C-507
Cozina stoneware bakers from Carmel Ceramica feature a softly sponged, custom glaze that creates a simple but elegant look. Handles on both sides of the bakers allow for easy maneuvering. Choose from rectangular, round and square. They’re available in white, gray, blue and claret/red. Made in Portugal, they’re dishwasher and microwave safe and oven safe to 480 degrees.
For wholesale orders: 831.717.4336, orders@carmelceramica.com
Casafina Living
Atlanta: Bldg. 2, Ste. 1208B
Las Vegas: C-123
JuniperMarket
Casafina Living presents the Poterie Collection, a modern approach to vintage culinary French pottery. Inspired by the timeless gems of Poterie en Grès, the collection pairs distinctive kitchenware and dinnerware pieces with different shapes, textures and dramatic finishes, welcoming a casual look to any home.
For wholesale orders: Matt Hullfish, VP Sales and General Manager, Costa Nova & Casafina. 914.374.0607, matt@casafinaliving.com
Gift Republic Ltd.
Atlanta: B2-1500
Las Vegas: C-1039
Hey, we made it through the pandemic, so we can have a little fun, right? Magenta has a bunch of products it’s bringing to Las Vegas that will help you party or at least smile.
Magenta’s new Beer Can Glass is modeled on the exact proportions of popular cans of beer and is perfect for getting that “beer can feel” while oozing class. It is recommended to wash before use and hand wash only. Not safe for microwaves or dishwashers.
And for those who drink “record” amounts of beer, there’s the Vinyl Bottle Opener, which puts a favorite record on to get in the swing of things. Friendly warning: Don’t get yourself in a spin with this classic bottle opener.
Put the pro in prosecco with a giant Celebration Flute. Pour any bubbly you want into it, but don’t put it in the microwave or dishwasher, which it probably doesn’t fit anyway. So what if it’s the size of a bottle of champagne; you just had one glass!
If the drink comes in a mug, there’s still some fun to be had. The heat-reveal Constellation Mug lights up the night sky. Just add hot water and watch as a world of stars appears. Now you can enjoy your drink by starlight, even in the middle of the day.
Embrace the outdoors in every way with the Butterflies Enamel Mug, a great way to blend in with the wildlife on any adventure. (Not safe for microwaves or dishwashers.)
This is the mug we’re glad someone made, the Vegan(ish) Mug. Know someone who is flexetarian? Ovo-lacto-vegan? Freegan? Whatever they call it, we know they cheated and the Vegan(ish) Mug is a great, humorous gift. The Vegan(ish) mugs describe the term Vegan (ish) as “a person who likes to dip their toe into the world of plant-based eating.” They’re not wrong, right? This simple statement is a perfect gift for anyone on the fence in this ishy world.
Make eating your veggies fun with the Jellyfish Food Spiralizer, an easy-to-use, adorable kitchen friend that allows you to spiralize your favorite foods. Simply twist the top to begin the fun.
The Narwhal Herb Infuser may look like it might be a bathtub toy, but it definitely belongs in the kitchen. Let this narwhal help you serve you the most perfectly flavored food every time. It’s a great way to add a bit of fun to your kitchen utensil collection with the cutest kitchen companion and amuse your dinner guests.
Contact information: 44.0.208.542.4836, info@giftrepublic.com
Home Essentials & Beyond
Atlanta: Suite 838A
Las Vegas: Suite 891
JuniperMarket
The 14-inch Oval Wood & Enamel Tray acts as an accent to any table or shelf. The neutral design and sleek shape make it easy to add to favorite serving pieces. ($29.99)
Contact: 732.5690.3600 Ext. 347, nisabella@homeess.com
Zootility Co.
Atlanta: Bldg. 2, Ste. 1500
Las Vegas C-1039
Meat eaters will love this cooking accessory that keeps track of how cooked those proteins are on and off the grill. Each pack consists of six charms: two rare, two medium rare, one medium and one medium well. (We love how there isn’t a well done!) These laser-cut stainless steel charms are food- and dishwasher-safe. The barbed tips allow the charms to stay in place on your proteins (but don’t eat them!). Made in the woods of Maine.
Before or after the barbecue, you can use the Grrilla, a bristle-free grill scraper. Zootility replaced traditional harmful bristles with a strong body of stainless steel, creating a dishwasher-safe grilling accessory. The compact tool lowers the risk of any breaking or chipping and allows for easy use and storage. The Grrilla scraper is compatible with almost any model of charcoal, propane (gas) and campground grills, unlike the grill, is dishwasher safe.
For wholesale orders: 207.536.0639, info@zootility.com
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IHA Global Innovations Award Finalists Named
The 65 finalists in the IHA Global Innovations Awards (gia) for product design have been announced by the International Housewares Association. Global honorees in each of 13 categories will be announced during the invitation-only gia dinner March 5 during The Inspired Home Show 2022, 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 a new exhibit in the Hall of Global Product Design in the Grand Concourse Lobby of the North Building as well as in the New Product Showcases located in the Buyers Club in each Show building. The Inspired Home Show opens at 10 a.m. on March 5 and runs through 5:30 p.m. March 7.
The gia product design finalists are:
Bath & Personal Care: Bug Bite Thing, Bug Bite Thing; F&H of Scandinavia A/S, UME Bath series; madesmart, Drying Stone Toothbrush Tray; Travelon, SOMNiWRAP Travel Pillow; Zoku, LLC;Travel Hand Wipes
Cleaning: Evriholder Products, LLC; Joie Chameleon Drain Cleaner; Evriholder Products, LLC, Sophisti-clean Compact Dish Rack and Silicone Mat Set; Proud Grill Company; Q-Swiper Steam Clean Grill Cleaner; Sanimaid ApS, #Stain Remover; ZoomBroom, ZoomBroom Tornado
Cook & Bakeware: Grand Fusion Housewares, Inc., Leakproof Silicone Non-Stick Baking Mat; IRIS USA, Inc., 6-Piece Cookware Sets with Cool-Touch Removable Handle and Tempered Glass Lids, MEGASTONE Non-Stick Coating; Le Creuset Of America Inc., Signature Bread Oven; SRT I.K. International, Special Roasting Tray; THE COOKWARE COMPANY (USA), LLC, Greenpan Reserve 10 pc set
Home Décor & Gifts: Hangman Products, Inc., No Stud Floating Shelves With Dye Sublimation Finishes; Picnic Time Family of Brands, Parisian Picnic Basket; Wabash Valley Farms, 12 Days of Christmas Popcorn Seasoning Advent Calendar; Wine Grasp Company, wineGrasp Single; WOLF, Palermo Double Watch Roll w/ Jewelry Pouch
Home Organization & Storage: Bous, KING JIM “TEPRA Lite Compact, Palm-sized Label Printer; Brabantia USA, Mindset Toilet Butler; Inspired Product Development Group, Cabinet Caddy SNAP!; JJAAMM, llc, Heavy-Duty Wrap-It Storage Straps; YouCopia, FridgeView Rolling Egg Holder
Household & Home Electrics: IRIS USA, Inc., WOOZOO Ultrasonic Top-Fill Cool Mist Humidifier, NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. Venture Lab, Sumikaze Pure Air; simplehuman, cleanstation; THE FOUNDATION, Steamery Cirrus No. 3; Viatek Consumer Products Group, Int’l., Q-Beam Clamp Lamp
Kitchen Electrics: Chefman, PowerCrisp Microwave; Gourmia, FoodStation Smokeless Indoor Grill & Air Fryer with Smoke Extracting Technology, 5 One-Touch Cooking Functions and Extra-Large Nonstick Cooking Surface; Innospec, Hot Bento; Jura Inc., JURA Z10; Revolution Cooking, LLC, Revolution InstaGLO R270 Toaster
Kitchen Hand Tools & Cutlery: DANDY, ScooperDuper Folding Food Scraper by DANDY; Dreamfarm, Brizzle – scoop drizzle basting brush; Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC, GEFU Spice Tower; Microplane, Extra Coarse Mixing Bowl Grater; That Inventions, ScoopTHAT Radii
Kitchenware: Dreamfarm, Spina – spin and strain colander; Georg Jensen, Bernadotte French Press; simplehuman, compost caddy; VACCARO, Cutting Board Set; Zip Top, Reusable Silicone Snack Containers
Personal Care Electrics: BeiAng Air Tech Ltd., AirCap; Better Living Products Int’l., Inc., FOAMA Touchless Soap Dispenser; Crane USA, Inc., Crane 4 in 1 humidifier; Hidrate Spark, HidrateSpark PRO; Viatek Consumer Products Group, Int’l., Body Dryer
Smart Home Products: Aeris Health Inc., Aeris by iRobot aair 3-in-1 Pro; CookingPal Ltd., Multo; Mastrad, Inc., meat°it 3; Olimpia Splendid USA, Dolceclima Fresco 15 AC WI-FI; PantryChic, a division of Nik of Time, Inc., PantryChic Smart Storage System Starter Kit
Sustainable Products: ( r e )x, 100% Recycled Ocean and Ocean Bound Plastic Hangers; Bee’s Wrap, Reusable Produce Bags – Large 2 Pack; Brabantia USA, StepUp Pedal Bin; Georg Jensen, Sky Drinking Bottle; Zoku, LLC, Zoku Pocket Utensils
Tabletop: Drink Tanks, Travel Keg; Freshlink Product Development, LLC dba PREPARA, Honey Pourer; Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC, Olipac FILARE; Picnic Time Family of Brands, Cava Wine Tasting Kit; Reduce, Saltini Tumbler
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The Inspired Home Show 2022 Sets Keynote Topics, Schedule
Keynote addresses at The Inspired Home Show 2022 will cover exclusive IHA data on consumer values, insights on shifting consumer lifestyle trends, an inside discussion about one of the industry’s fastest-growing and most influential online food and home platforms and a revealing view into the future of color in home and housewares.
The show, March 5-7 at Chicago’ McCormick Place, will be the first in-person gathering of the industry’s premier marketplace since 2019. The keynotes are set for Sunday and Monday in the Grand Ballroom in the South Building. The hour-long sessions begin at 7:30 a.m. and noon each day. Admission is free to all attendees.
The lineup showcases the return of veteran IHA trend forecasters and keynoters Leatrice Eiseman, director of the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training and executive director of the Pantone Color Institute; and Tom Mirabile, principal of Springoard Futures, who will be joined by Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf, founder of Project Partners Network.
Schedule highlights also include a special fireside chat with Amanda Hesser, co-founder and CEO of Food52; and a discussion on consumer home and housewares purchase drivers with authors of the 2022 IHA Market Watch report: Leana Salamah, vice president, marketing, International Housewares Association; Mirabile of Springboard Futures; and Joe Derochowski, vice president and home industry advisor for The NPD Group. Peter Giannetti, editor-in-chief of HomePage News, will moderate the fireside chat with Hesser and the discussion with the IHA Market Watch team.
Click here for more information on the keynote sessions. Click here to register, here for COVID precautions and here for more information on the show.
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Rosanna Tableware Unveiled
Americans Favor Margarita as Holiday Drink
Americans’ favorite holiday drink this season is the Margarita, according to Google data examined by experts at Maxima Kitchen Equipment.
The Margarita came in first place with 258,000 average searches per month. The drink is traditionally made up of Cointreau, lime juice, tequila and salt and originates from Mexico.
Mojito is in second place with 234,000 searches per month, which was the most searched cocktail globally. The drink is made up of rum, soda water, mint leaves, granulated sugar and lime and served in a tall glass. The origins of this cocktail can be traced as far back as 1586.
Mimosa took the third spot as America’s favorite cocktail with 199,000 searches. The cocktail is traditionally served in a tall champagne flute and made up of champagne and orange juice.
Cosmopolitan is in fourth place with 189,000 searches. This drink which originates from a steak house in Minneapolis is made up of vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice and fresh lime juice.
In fifth place is the cocktail Pornstar Martini with 182,000 searches. It was ranked as the United Kingdom’s favorite cocktail, but has placed in fifth for the United States. The cocktail is traditionally made with vodka, vanilla syrup, lime juice, passion fruit, prosecco and passoa liqueur. Pornstar Martini was created in the early 2000s in LAB London bar and has risen to popularity ever since, becoming a staple drink of choice.
Negroni is America’s number six choice of holiday drink this season with 179,000 searches per month. The Italian cocktail is made up of gin, Vermouth Rossi, Campari and garnished with orange peel. Traditionally, it is stirred not shaken and served on the rocks.
Long Island Iced Tea is in seventh place with 167,000 searches. The drink consists of syrup, lemon juice, gin, tequila, triple sec and vodka. The cocktail originates from New York and was created in 1972.
In ninth place is Mai Tai with 160,000 searches. The drink originates from California in the 1940s and has been a popular cocktail globally ever since. The ingredients of the cocktail are white rum, lime juice, orange curacao, orgeat syrup.
Taking 10th place is Aperol Spritz with 153,000 searches in the last month. The northern Italian cocktail is composed of Aperol, prosecco and soda water.
“The cocktail industry has grown more and more profitable over recent years,” a Maxima spokesperson said. “However, these search numbers are bigger than anticipated, suggesting that cocktails are now a staple of American culture regardless of if they are consumed at home or at bars.”
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