The Knife Rack
DICED Knives Slices Into Canadian Culinary Scene
Canadian made by Canadians – this is what DICED Knives is all about. DICED Knives, a Canadian culinary knife manufacturing warehouse, is redefining the essence of kitchen craftsmanship with its innovative approach to knife-making. Founded by Don Guthro, Casey Vilensky and Riley Janzen, DICED Knives is a manufacturing warehouse that focuses on creating the highest quality knives using sustainably sourced materials with an emphasis on supporting local.
Situated in Coquitlam, British Columbia, the manufacturing warehouse transitioned from a conceptual idea to a significant enterprise under the leadership of its founders. With a dedicated team of about 10 staff members, including Vilensky, the bladesmith and blade artist, and Janzen, the designer and wood specialist, DICED has successfully crafted more than 1,000 knives, making a notable mark in the culinary world.
“We are thrilled to be where we are today, offering the highest quality of knives to all foodies, home cooks and professional chefs alike,” says Guthro.
DICED Knives specializes in three distinct lines of knives: introductory, professional, and Damascus, catering to a broad spectrum of culinary enthusiasts. The company takes pride in its commitment to quality, utilizing medical-grade German stainless steels like AEB-L and Nitro-V, renowned for their superior properties. Each knife undergoes a meticulous handcrafting process, including in-house heat treatment and hand-grounding, ensuring unparalleled precision and durability.
The handles are as exceptional as the blades, featuring anti-bacterial properties and crafted from sustainable local woods. This attention to detail and quality makes DICED Knives a favored choice among culinary professionals and enthusiasts alike.
The contribution extends beyond knife manufacturing. The company actively engages in various community-centric initiatives, including the operation of DICED Discovery Cafe, a full-service catering company, a food truck, and meal programs for marginalized groups. Furthermore, the Diced Culinary School, established in 2008, has evolved into an innovative online education co-op program, offering flexible learning options for aspiring culinary professionals.
DICED Knives’ mission transcends the art of knife-making; it is about fostering culinary education and supporting local communities in Canada. Each purchase from DICED Knives is not merely an acquisition of a high-quality culinary tool but an investment in the growth and development of Canadian culinary arts and education.
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Kuhn Rikon Debuts Cutlery at Summer Gift Shows
Kuhn Rikon USA will introduce a variety of practical and fun cutlery at this summer’s gift shows, including the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (Source One Showroom, booth TM1949, June 22-28); Atlanta Gift Show (Synergy B2 8-837, July 12-18); and Gourmet Catalog GCX Expo (July 14). Under the KinderKitchen umbrella look for a new Dog Knife Set (3″ paring, 3” serrated paring in black/orange and green/blue). SRP $29.
The company’s popular Colori line of cutlery will be expanding with an assortment of vibrant colors and new sets, including:
- 4” Colori+ Paring Knife in herb garden – SRP $14.50
- Colori+ Prep Set, Small (4” paring, 4” serrated paring in grey) – SRP $24
- Colori+ Prep Set, Large (4” serrated paring, 4” serrated paring, 4” paring in red/yellow/green) – SRP $32.50
- Colori+ Professional Set (7” chef’s, 6” utility, 4” serrated paring in green/red/graphite) – SRP $44.50
- Colori+ Culinary Set (7” chef’s, 4” paring, 4” serrated paring in green/red/graphite) – SRP $42
- Colori+ Everyday Knife Set (8” bread, 7” chef’s, 5” utility, 4” serrated paring, 4” paring in fuchsia/blue/graphite/green/red) – SRP $72
- Colori+ Classic 4” paring knife set in red/orange/yellow – SRP $32.50
- Along with individual 4” paring knives in the following fun colors and patterns. SRP $12 – 14.50 each:
- Rosehips
- Wild Blueberry
- Herb Garden
- Leopard
- Camo Black
- Camo Green
- Funky Fruit Strawberry
- Funky Fruit Citrus
- Funky Fruit Avocado
- Green
- Red
- Yellow
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JuniperMarket Showcases Women-Owned Lifestyle Brands
JuniperMarket is introducing RISE, a curated showcase of women-owned lifestyle brands making their market debuts, at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market this summer. The 17 lifestyle brands join International Market Centers’ vendor community as part of ongoing efforts to support values-based commerce and bring new perspectives to its physical and digital markets.
“Our goal is to bring new voices to wholesale by empowering retailers to stock their shelves with products from women-owned businesses. Some 80 percent of the brands featured in the inaugural RISE showcase are helmed by women of color with founders self-identifying as API, Black and LatinX,” said Vanessa Bruce, IMC vice president of Social Impact. “We’re committed to the intersectionality of community and values, and RISE makes it easy for buyers to source values-based brands both online and at market.”
RISE will feature brands led by female makers and artisans selling products with values such as being cruelty-free, eco-friendly, handmade, vegan and more. The brands will be presented as a collective within temporary exhibits.
JuniperMarket Showcases Women-Owned Lifestyle Brands
JuniperMarket is introducing RISE, a curated showcase of women-owned lifestyle brands making their market debuts, at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market this summer. The 17 brands – all live and selling on JuniperMarket – join International Market Centers’ vendor community as part of ongoing efforts to support values-based commerce and bring new perspectives to its physical and digital markets.
“Our goal is to bring new voices to wholesale by empowering retailers to stock their shelves with products from women-owned businesses. Some 80 percent of the brands featured in the inaugural RISE showcase are helmed by women of color with founders self-identifying as API, Black and LatinX,” said Vanessa Bruce, IMC vice president of Social Impact. “We’re committed to the intersectionality of community and values, and RISE makes it easy for buyers to source values-based brands both online and at market.”
RISE will feature brands led by female makers and artisans selling products with values such as being cruelty-free, eco-friendly, handmade, vegan and more. The brands will be presented together as a collective within Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits. To date, 17 brands are confirmed:
- 700 Rivers – API-Owned, all-natural soaps ethically handcrafted by Bangladeshi artisans who have escaped human trafficking. Showing at Atlanta Market.
- Amy Zhang – API-Owned, stationery and gifts featuring original illustrations with 100% of proceeds from select products donated to the ACLU. Showing at Las Vegas Market.
- ANOVÉ – Black-Owned, eco-friendly, vegan and cruelty-free skincare ethically handmade in the USA. Showing at Las Vegas Market.
- Ardor Bin – Black-Owned, all-natural coconut soy wax candles handmade in the USA. Showing at Atlanta Market.
- Becalia Botanicals – LatinX-Owned, Mexican-inspired, cruelty-free skincare handmade in the USA. Showing at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market.
- Duebest – reusable cutlery and kitchenware. Showing at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market.
- Eatable – API-Owned, wine- and spirit-infused popcorn. Showing at Las Vegas Market.
- Gleam – LatinX-Owned, stylish and functional computer glasses. Showing at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market.
- JJ Paperie and Company – LatinX-Owned, eco-friendly stationery and home products featuring hand-drawn designs. Showing at Atlanta Market.
- Modern Theory – API-Owned, eco-friendly candles ethically handmade in the USA with a portion of sales donated to social causes including women’s rights and healthcare. Showing at Las Vegas Market.
- Naked Bar Soap Co. – Black-Owned, artisan soaps and bath & body products with nourishing ingredients, essential oils, herbs, florals and natural colorant. Showing at Las Vegas Market.
- Ora Ana – Black-Owned, eco-friendly and ethically made simple, bold and overstated jewelry. Showing at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market.
- Ordinary Habit – limited-edition games created in collaboration with select artists with a portion of profits donated monthly to the Loveland Foundation. Showing at Atlanta Market.
- Salut – API-Owned, vegan botanical drink infusions handmade in the USA. Showing at Atlanta Market.
- Soil to Studio – API-Owned, Artisan textiles handmade in India. Showing at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market.
- Us Two Tea – API-Owned, handpicked tea from Taiwan. Showing at Las Vegas Market.
- Verve Culture – global artisan-made kitchenware and gourmet foods. Showing at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market.
As an extension of the RISE showcases, Bruce will lead a panel of select participants in a discussion about the importance of weighing a brand’s ethics and values when sourcing new vendors and products. Commerce For Good: The Importance of Values-Based Sourcing is July 16 at 10 a.m. during Atlanta Market and July 24, at 2 p.m. during Las Vegas Market.
JuniperMarket has onboarded nearly 200 of the 1,000+ women-owned brands selling on the Dough platform, which was founded by Bruce to showcase women-owned lifestyle brands and acquired by IMC in early 2022.
“The goal of Dough was to direct spending dollars back to women-owned companies to create economic equity. Through integration with JuniperMarket and now the introduction of RISE showcases at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market, we offer exponential opportunities to achieve these goals,” Bruce said. “We look forward to introducing these phenomenal entrepreneurs and their amazing products to show the IMC community of retailers how values-based commerce can help to grow business.”
At Atlanta Market, RISE is located in the Building 3 Atrium, July 13-17.
At Las Vegas Market, RISE is located in the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, July 24-27.
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Ginsu Expands With Licensing Partners
JRL Group, Ginsu’s exclusive brand licensing agency, announced two new licensing partnerships that will expand the iconic cutlery brand into product categories and distribution channels.
New licensees include Great Buy Products (kitchen gadgets and cutting boards) and MY DIY Center (outdoor grills and accessories).
Great Buy Products will develop a full line of Ginsu premium wood cutting boards that offers perfect protection while slicing, chopping and carving. The first product offering will be a premium line of Ginsu bamboo cutting boards.
Great Buy Products will also be introducing a comprehensive selection of Ginsu stainless steel kitchen gadgets and tools with easy grip handles that are ideal for peeling, grating and other culinary tasks. The Ginsu cutting boards and kitchen gadgets will launch at retail in 2Q 2022.
My DIY Center is expanding Ginsu’s brand portfolio into the barbecue and outdoor living space with the first Ginsu grill.
The Kamado Ceramic Grill is a complete outdoor cooking appliance that allows anyone from novices to grill masters to sear, grill, bake and smoke all types of food. The 15″ grill serves as a standard charcoal grill and doubles as a smoker, designed for efficiency and function while displaying the iconic style associated with the Ginsu brand. The Kamado will be available exclusively through MyDIYCenter.com and the My DIY Center Store on Amazon, slated to launch in June of 2022. It will retail for $599.
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