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Just as candy stores draw in children,merchandising displays draw in kitchenwarebuyers. And with products popping with colornowadays, having in-store displays explainwhat the product is and how it works hasbecome top of mind with specialty retailersand manufacturers alike.

“I do love counter display unit (CDU)merchandise displays,” said Lisa Hartwick,owner of the Eugene, Ore.-based Hartwick’s,“because they usually contain information onthe product and/or great visuals that attractcustomers, and the product is nicely presentedwithin the container for easy reach and grabby customers.”

Located in the 5th Street Public Marketdowntown, Hartwick’s carries a fullassortment of cooking, dining andentertaining options. The store’s focus is“mainly on gadgets, cutlery, bakeware,cookware and electrics,” Hartwick said.

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MerchandisingDisplays Attract,Inform Consumers

by Jenna Crisostomo, Associate Editor

VOLUME 15, NUMBER 6 JUNE 2009

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AmericasMart Adds 20+ NewGourmet Exhibitorsfor July Market

by Karen Martin, Managing Editor

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AmericasMart Atlanta continues to make itsmark in the gourmet food and housewaresmarket with the addition of more than20 new exhibitors ready to debut at theJuly 2009 International Gift & HomeFurnishings Market®.

In January, a new gourmet demonstrationkitchen became the focal point and crossroadsto the gourmet market segment, now housedon the eighth floor of the new 2 West Wingof AmericasMart with gourmet temporariesin the same building on the second floor.This new hub, with 60,000 square feet ofspace in an open-air layout, became the homeof more than 200 premium gourmet linessuch as Viking and Le Creuset.

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BELLA CUPCAKE COUTURE WRAPPERSBella Cupcake Couture offers poshand chic textile-inspired cupcakewrappers. The boutique-styledesigns are exquisite and offer asophisticated elegance to anyspecial occasion; weddings, babyand bridal showers, birthdays,celebrations and just because.Each cupcake wrapper designencourages you to enjoy simple

pleasures and savor the sweetlife. Simply bake or buy yourfavorite frosted cupcake and setinside wrapper for an elegant finish.Bella Cupcake Couture cupcakewrappers are printed with soy inks onrecycled paper.

The designs come in a variety of stylesincluding floral, swirls and damask.Each wrapper is available in apackage of 12 or 50 and measures

3.25 inches wide and just under 2inches tall. These cupcake wrappersare for presentation only and notappropriate for baking.Suggested Retail Price: $14 for a package of 12; $52 for a package of 50

Bella Cupcake Couture[tel] 425-260-3224carrie@bellacupcakecouture.comwww.bellacupcakecouture.com

MICROPLANE’S CLASSIC ZESTER/GRATER IN NEW COLORSMicroplane® expands its high-endPremium Classic Series Graters witha new Orange Zester/Grater (model46820) and Green Zester Grater(model 46720). Featuring a soft-touch handle that’s comfortableto hold and feels secure in thehand, even when wet, thenew Orange Premium ClassicZester/Grater commemorates the10th anniversary of a momentousfood article in the New YorkTimes that virtually launchedMicroplane’s transformation from awoodworking tool into a successfulkitchen product. Suggested Retail Price: $14.95

Microplane[tel] 800-555-2767[fax] [email protected]

o n t h e c ov e rKITCHENART BY FOX RUN CRAFTSMENDual Twist Mill[tel] 800-372-0700www.kitchenart.comwww.foxruncraftsmen.com

VIC FIRTH INC.Waverly & Cascade Mills[tel] 800-894-5970www.vicfirthgourmet.com

KYOCERAEverything Mill[tel] 714-428-3710www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com

LINDEN SWEDENTulip Spice Grinder[tel] 952-465-0052www.lindensweden.com

JASCOR HOUSEWARES INC.Vic Firth Distribution in USMark McEwan Mill[tel] 905-477-5420www.jascor.comwww.vicfirthgourmet.com

PSP-PEUGEOTDaman Mill[tel] 877-777-5914www.psp-peugeot-usa.com

CHEF SPECIALTIES COMPANYBeer Bottle Mill[tel] 800-440-2433www.chefspecialties.com

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Stamford, CT – Cuisinart has been selected as a 2009IACP (International Association of CulinaryProfessionals) Award of Excellence Winner for itsrecipe widget. The Cuisinart widget provides homecooks with access to the company’s entire recipedatabase, and consists of multiple applications,including video recipes and the ability to email thewidget to friends.

Selected as the best in the Corporate MarketingCampaign category, Cuisinart’s recipe widget provideshome cooks with access to the company’s extensiverecipe database, and offers 26 video recipes featuringboth master chef Hubert Keller, and chef and authorof The Wine Club, Maureen Petrosky. Cuisinart willcontinue to add new video recipe material throughoutthe year to expand the offering for consumers. In

addition, the company’s widget can be sent to friendswith the click of a button and allows users to sendingredient lists or full recipes to smartphones or mobileinternet devices for convenience in the grocery store.

“The IACP is one of the most prestigious and respectedculinary associations in the world, and we are honoredto have received their Award of Excellence for ourrecipe widget,” said Mary Rodgers, director of marketingcommunications for Cuisinart. “Our goal in creating thiswidget was to provide our customers with the latest toolsto help make their lives easier in the kitchen.” Sheadded, “The company’s new recipe widget engagesconsumers and perpetuates the sense of family andcommunity that customers have come to expect fromCuisinart.” To experience the Cuisinart Recipe Widgetfirsthand, visit www.cuisinart.com/recipes/widget.

Cuisinart Wins IACP Award for Recipe Widget

Rosemont, IL – The Gourmet Trade DevelopmentCouncil, an advisory group to the InternationalHousewares Association (IHA) made up of industrysuppliers who are IHA members, affirmed its mission tooffer support to independent retailers at its meeting justbefore the International Home + Housewares Show(IH+HS) in March. As a step in that process, the Councilannounced that it will author a series of Best PracticesReports detailing processes and activities that have beenshown to be the most effective in relationships betweenbuyers, sellers and sales representatives. The Council iscurrently recruiting sales representatives who are activein gourmet trade and will share the results with theindustry. The documents will be available later this year.

The Gourmet Trade Development Council wasestablished in 2008 after several IHA members and

concerned industry participants suggested that moreresources were needed to support participants in thegourmet category. The Council sponsors IHA’sSpecialty University held the day before the IH+HS,free consulting to independent retailers offered duringthe Show and IHA’s partnership in an annual retailereducation conference.

“IHA and the Council are dedicated to providingsupport for this very important segment of thehousewares industry,” said Robert Laub of HaroldImports who chairs the Council. “These Best Practicesdocuments will go a long way toward developing moreeffective working relationships between retailers andreps and between reps and suppliers.” A list ofGourmet Retailer Development Council members isavailable on IHA’s Web site, www.housewares.org.

IHA Council Extends Support for Independent Retailers


n e w s o n 4Le Creuset announced the 100 in 100giveaway and the launch of its new Tri-plyStainless Steel micro site. In celebration ofthe success of this line, Le Creuset is givingaway one piece of stainless steel cookwarefor 100 days. The contest began onApril 27. Le Creuset fans can visitwww.lecreuset.com/100in100 to registerand enter as many times as they like. Onewinner is drawn daily (see site for officialrules). The micro site also features recipes,a store locator and detailed productinformation on the entire range of productsfrom saucepans and casserole to fry pansand specialty items.

PMI named Mary Slaughter as the newvice president of Aladdin and Stanley NorthAmerican Sales. Slaughter’s 19-year careerin sales, business development andmarketing has encompassed senior vicepresident positions at Promoworks,NCE/World Factory and The Brinkman

Corporation, among others. Heraccomplishments include new marketpenetration resulting in millions of dollarsworth of new business and 40 percentannual growth in sales through thedesign and introduction of product lines.“Mary is a great fit for this position andour company,” said Mike Bross, PMI’sexecutive vice president. “We’re lookingforward not only to her talent andexperience, but also to the energy she bringswith her. We expect she’ll be like a shotof adrenaline to our North Americansales team.” At PMI, Slaughter will betaking on the direction and management ofall sales and business developmentoperations for the mass market, generalmerchandise, hardware, drug/grocery andwarehouse club market channels. She will bebased in PMI’s Seattle office.

Ikea named Mikael Ohlsson, a 30-yearveteran of the company, to the position of

chief executive officer. Ohlsson will takeover in September. He currently serves ashead of the South Europe and NorthAmerica divisions of Ikea.

The National Retail Federation unveiledan online Retail Reference Center to hostoriginal research, case studies, emergingindustry trends, ideas and benchmarkingreports submitted by NRF’s associatemembers. According to NRF, theinformation will be free for all retail andassociate members, is non-promotionaland will serve to educate, inform andsupport the NRF community. “We arevery excited to launch the resource center,”said Denise Brassé, NRF senior vicepresident, industry relations. “At a timewhen information is the key to success,NRF’s Retail Reference Center willprovide a direct link between retailersand the information industry businesspartners have to offer.”

The State Of Retailing Online 2009:Marketing Report, the first of a three-partseries of reports based on the study, wasreleased in conjunction with Shop.org’sOnline Marketing Workshop in Scottsdale,Ariz. The survey of 117 online retailersfound that, while the number of companiesfocusing on customer retention has nearlydoubled in the past year, many retailers seethe recession as an opportunity to capturemarket share from weakened competition.The State Of Retailing Online 2009:Merchandising Report, which will examinetactics to improve conversion ratesand customer experience optimizationinvestments and plans, will be released inJuly at Shop.org’s Online MerchandisingWorkshop. Additionally, The State OfRetailing Online 2009: Profitability Report,which will explore company organization,sales and metrics, operations and fulfillment,and expansion, will be released at Shop.org’sAnnual Summit in September.

KAF GROUP’S GOURMET CLASSICS TEXTILESThe KAF Group, manufacturer ofGourmet Classics textiles, introducestheir new For Our Planet™ line of100 percent organic cotton textiles.

Soft, durable and absorbent, the 100percent organic cotton is grownusing a chemical-free processand biologically based fertilizers.Eco-friendly dyes and recycledpackaging sweeten the deal. Itemsinclude kitchen towels, dishcloths,oven mitts, potholders for a greenkitchen and market bags for eco-friendly shopping.

Gourmet Classics is a brandexclusively available through HIC—Harold Import Company. Suggested Retail Price: $3.99-$7.99

Harold Import Company[tel] 800-526-2163[fax] 732-364-3253 [email] [email protected]


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From the EditorIf pundits are correct, the business of retailing will betransformed by this recession, with impacts lasting farbeyond the current economic cycle.

The call for discounting is deep and won’t go away. The simplerule of doubling the wholesale price to get the retail price may bea thing of the past.

Consumers have changed the way they look at purchasing, withcrazy questions such as, “Do I really need that?”

And, retailers need to become experts in earth science to assure theircustomers about the provenance of product materials.

If there was ever a time when retailers could use some advice, it’s this year! Which is whyI think you should take a look at HTI Buying Group’s day-long session, to be held onAugust 7, prior to the Gourmet Housewares Show in San Francisco.

The seminar, entitled, “The Philosophy, the Art, the Science of Buying that Puts Profitson the Bottom Line,” will be led by Bob Coviello, founder of the HTI Buying Group.

Coviello believes that retail success depends on “exceptional product selection, pricing,product mix, negotiations and vendor relations.” In a nutshell, he maintains if you wantto improve your bottom line, you need to improve your buying.

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review (KNHR) is a sponsor of the event, as are manyothers in the industry. KNHR’s content has always centered around the needs of the buyer,with a focus on new products. We’re doing our best to bring you the latest and greatestfrom kitchenware manufacturers, but Coviello can give you the tools to develop or refineyour strategy.

This year might be the right year for some professional development and camaraderie.

Karen Martin, [email protected]

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Guest Editorial I love visiting retail stores when I’m traveling. Back in January,I was driving back from a snowy weekend in New Hampshireand took a small detour to visit a gourmet retail store. I hadmet the owner a few years ago at a Fancy Food Show, and hadheard her store was open. Using an iPhone and Google, I wasconfident I could find the street address for the store. Boy, wasI wrong. Luckily, this New England town is small, and afterdriving around on the two main streets, I stumbled upon it.

And something similar happened again two weeks ago. I wasdoing research for an article, and one store I was going to calldidn’t have a Web presence. In both cases, I was surprised

these stores—a new store and a veteran, gourmet retailer—didn’t have Web sites.

Just about all businesses have a Web presence these days. And if you don’t, it ’s abouttime you join the rest of us on the World Wide Web.

I know everyone is stretched thin these days. Who needs one more thing on his orher to-do list? But I’m telling you now, if you don’t have a simple Web presence, youare missing a prime opportunity to drive traffic to your store.

It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. Simple can be effective. Start small with a staticpage with your company logo, phone number, address and store hours. And if you’redifficult to find, throw in directions.

One of the challenging things about technology is that it is ever-changing. And nextmonth in the July issue of Gourmet News, we’re tackling the store technology issuehead on. We want to hear from you. How are you using technology in your store?Not only in the back-end but also to communicate with your customers? Suppliers,how are you communicating with your retailers? Consumers? Let us know.

A few months ago I signed up for Twitter—twitter.com/annawolfe—and now I useit as micro-blogging tool to keep interested followers informed on news in thegourmet industry. I’ve enjoyed sending and receiving tweets, or messages less than140 characters. And I plan on using it again this month as I find interesting thingsat the Fancy Food Show later this month and at the Gourmet Housewares Show inAugust. Maybe you are using this tool to promote in-store events or specials? If so,send me a tweet.

Anna Wolfe is the editor of Gourmet News, a monthly newspaper also published byOser Communications Group. She can be reached at 207-775-2372 ext. 12 [email protected].

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New Hampshire – Robert Coviello,president of the Housewares Training &Information Group (HTI), announcedthat Dave Lengyel has joined the companyas vice president of sales and marketing.

Lengyel has an extensivebackground in thehousewares industry,including 11 years aspresident of thePfaltzgraff Co. in York,Pa. In addition, he hasserved in sales andmarketing leadership rolesfor a number of leadingsuppliers including SaltonAt Home, Oneida Ltd.and most recently, BostonWarehouse Trading Corp.

Lengyel will work with prospective andexisting members—from both the retailand vendor communities to showcase theportfolio of services and programopportunities currently available throughHTI membership. These opportunitiesinclude giving member stores theopportunity to purchase merchandise fromselected vendors at buying groupdiscounted prices, a catalog and other salescollateral, networking opportunities andmentoring/coaching. Lengyel will alsodevelop new products and services for theorganization.

In naming him to the post, Coviello citedLengyel’s success as a recognized leaderwith more than 30 years in the industry.

Coviello said, “Dave is an experiencedmanager who, throughout his career, hasachieved brand prominence and isparticularly adept at rapid implementationof new strategies. His management style

is that of a mentor andcoach, which will bevery helpful to bothretail and vendormembers of HTI.”

Lengyel noted that withthe current economicclimate, the housewaressector is experiencing awatershed year due tobankruptcies andconsolidation. “Thefuture of kitchenwarelies with the

independent retailers. They have alwaysbeen the backbone of our industry,” hesaid. “I am bullish on this channel ofdistribution and look forward to buildingstrategic alliances with member retailersand vendors alike.”

The Housewares Training & InformationGroup, known as HTI, is a membershipgroup that provides affiliated members ofindependent kitchenware retailers withaccess to training, information andresources to improve sales and increaseprofits while maintaining theirindependence.

For more information on HTI, contactBob Coviello at 888-484-3380 or DaveLengyel at 234-678-9233.

HTI Group Names Dave Lengyel to VP Position Gurnee, IL – Hearthware Home Products

expands its sales and marketing team withtwo new positions. The staff expansionreflects the increasing sales of thecompany’s line of products, including theNuwave® Pro Infrared Oven and thei-Roast 2 Coffee Roaster.

John Stewart is the new vice president ofconsumer sales, overseeing consumer sales,merchandising and promotional programsfor the company. Stewart brings extensiveexperience in promotion and field salesmanagement to the company. He hasserved as director of sales for Salton, Inc.and vice president of National Accounts ofERO Industries/Priss Prints. Stewart hasa Bachelor of Business Administrationfrom Memphis State University and aMaster of Business Administration fromthe Centenary College of Louisiana. Hereports to Mike Rawdon, senior vice

president of sales and marketing.

Terry Puerzer joins Hearthware in theposition of director of creative services.His responsibilities include the graphicdevelopment and implementation forpackaging, ads, sales support and Websites, as well as contributing concepts tohelp extend existing lines and introducefuture products.

Prior to joining Hearthware, Puerzerdesigned and produced product andpackaging along with internal and externalsales materials for prominent brands inthe small electrics category for Salton, Inc.Puerzer has 20 years of experience indesign, coordination and production. Hereports to Gene H. Kim, vice president.

For more information, visitwww.hearthware.com.

Hearthware Home Products Adds Staff

New York – 7 W New York® will continueits quarterly Designer Day series with apresentation by Bobbie Gottlieb, tastemakerand CEO of Two’s Company. The event isscheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at 11:30 a.m.and will include a presentation and Q + Asession with Gottlieb. A light lunch willfollow the discussion. After lunch, attendeesare then invited to see the new fallintroductions being presented in Two’sCompany Suite (No. 2 on the lobby level).

Chris Collins, vice president and generalmanager, 7 W New York said, “Two’sCompany has long been a leader in thebusiness and a fashion, design and creativebenchmark for our industries. We salute theirmany years of success and their contributionson so many levels. This is going to be avery exciting Designer Day and we arethrilled to be working with Bobbie andTwo’s Company in hosting this event.”

The 7 W New York announcement of the

7 W New York’s Designer Day Series Features Bobbie Gottlieb

event called Gottlieb “a pioneer not only inthe world of home accessories but also forwomen in the business world. After thepassing of her husband Bob in the late1970s, Gottlieb has been at the helm of this40-year-old family business. With a fewbusiness management courses under herbelt, her innate knack for design and adrive to succeed she was able to secureTwo’s Company’s exceptional and leadingposition in the design market.”

The company is made up of four divisions,which include the signature Two’sCompany line, the high-end Tozai Homecollection of decorative accessories, theplayful Cupcakes and Cartwheels and afashion accessories department.

For more information on Two’s Company,visit twoscompany.com. For moreinformation on 7 W New York—and a fulllist of permanent and temporary suites—visit www.7wnewyork.com.

Classic and Contemporary RecipesShowcasing the Fabulous Flavors ofFresh Fruits.

Homemade preserves are inexpensiveand, in this book, are made withoutcommercial pectin or other artificialingredients. For novices, a thoroughguide to equipment, techniques andsafety is followed by essential recipessuch as Raspberry Jam, Apple Butterand Concord Grape Jelly. Moreexperienced preservers will bedelighted at innovative offeringsincluding Blackberry Vinegar, RedGrapefruit Marmalade and BrandiedPeaches with Vanilla. Suggested Retail Price: $17.95

Harold Import Company[tel] 800-526-2163[email] [email protected]

ZIEDRICH’S NEW BOOK ON JAMS, JELLIESHarold Import Company andauthor/editor of The Joy of Pickling,Linda Ziedrich, presents her newcomprehensive book, The Joy of Jams,Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves: 200

Each napkin is hand-folded usinga sophisticated custom-designedprocess and can make anyplate into a decorative art andconversation piece.

FancyNap[tel] 800-444-8053[email] [email protected]

FANCYNAP’S NEW FOLDED NAPKINSFancyNap launches two new foldedpaper napkins: the Star-fold napkin,which opens to a 16 x 23-inchrectangle, and the Tuxedo-fold napkinthat opens to a 16 x 16-inch square.

FancyNap has expanded bio-degradable napkins into the ancientart of Origami with a new quality air-laid material that has the look, touchand feel of linen.


Rosemont, IL – The InternationalHousewares Association (IHA) announcedthe honorees of its fifth annual DesignedDefined product design recognitionprogram at the 2009 International Home+ Housewares Show (IH+HS) held atChicago’s McCormick Place March 22-24.Twenty-seven products for cleaning andorganizing the home were named as 2009Design Defined Honorees.

The products were selected by DesignFinders, teams of young designers,experienced practitioners and educatorsfrom the University of Illinois-Chicago’sInterdisciplinary Product DevelopmentProgram. They scoured hundreds ofexhibitors in the Clean + Contain Expoin the North Building searching forproducts that exemplified a commitmentto design while achieving a solution tocommon household cleaning, storage andhome décor issues.

“The purpose of the Design Definedprogram is to bring attention to thosecompanies that have placed a premiumon quality design,” said Phil Brandl,president of IHA, which owns andoperates the show. “We are pleased toannounce the results of this much-anticipated program.”

“This year's Design Defined Honoreesshowed the continued commitment of thehousewares industry to integrate designand innovation into their new productlaunches,” said Stephen Melamed, IDSA,Designed Define facilitator, a professorin the UIC industrial design departmentand president of Tres Design Group. “Itwas also significantly demonstrated thatmany companies are now actively movingtowards the manufacture of moresustainable products. The Design Findersrecognized Casabella's eclipse™ line ofnew products as the first to receive a SilverCradle-to-Cradle(SM) rating. No longermerely coloring a new product a shadeof green and adding marketing ‘feelgood’ language on the packaging;companies are now serious aboutthis commitment to the environment andtheir customers.”

Design Finders evaluated productsaccording to five standard design criteria—innovation: how is the design new andunique?; aesthetics: how does theappearance enhance the product?; user:how does the design solution benefit theuser?; environment: how is the productecologically responsible?; and impact: how

did or might the product impact themarket and the company’s business?

Companies receive a Design Definedlogo to use in their packaging andpromotion for the life of the selectedproduct in the marketplace.

Recognized as Design Defined Honorees:Caddy ConceptsHalf Moon Portable Hamper

Capstone Industries, Inc.Eco-I-Lite™

Casabella Holdings LLCSoap Pump with Funneleclipse™ Line Aluminum Roller Mop

DSC ProductsWater U

For The Ages, Inc.ReUse Recycled Trash Bags

Full CircleSustainable Cleaning Tools

Home Zone Int. Corp., A Division of Test Rite ProductsLive 4 Nature Dinnerware

IMS/TradingClean Logic Bath & Body CareClean Logic Body Wash and Body Lotion

Jaws Intl. Ltd., Div. of Canberra Corp. JAWS® Just Add Water System

Jokari/U.S., Inc.Medi Cap RemoverDual Flow Spout

LG Lite GroupBrushless Paw Wash

Like-It Co., LtdPOO Care BasketPOO POT

Organize-It-All, Inc.Abaca Woven Basket

Neat-Oh! International LLC Play Tote

Really Useful ProductsZ-Hanger

simplehumansimplehuman wall mount shampoo and soap dispenserssimplehuman plastic compact dishrack

The Green GarmentoThe Green Garmento

Three by Three, Inc.Bamboo Dry Erase Entry Butler™

Turkish Pavilion/IMMIBilio forest

Umbra LLCFontiHookaboo Multi Hook

Zibra LLCOpen It! Household Packaging & More

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New York – After searching for affordablewarehouse space for more than a year,SiliconeZone USA took a different pathand chose Fox Run Craftsman as theirexclusive North American distributorin April.

“As the company continued to grow, wewere looking for warehouse alternativesto our existing facilities in Vermont,” saidMichael Karyo, CEO of SiliconeZone.“We wanted to keep the warehouse local,but we couldn’t find a space that fit ourneeds,” he added. Karyo also looked atthird party warehouses, but found thoseto be too expensive.

At the same time Karyo was looking fornew warehouse space, he was talkingto Sean Leonard, CEO of Fox Run,about handling SiliconeZone salesin Canada.

On the Fox Run side of the equation,Leonard was looking for companies thatcould fill in niches missing from thecompany’s current product line of 3,000plus SKU’s.

“I liked Sean; I liked the company,” saidKaryo. He realized that if Fox Run tookover distribution out of their warehouses,SiliconZone could realize some costsavings from a more centrally locatedfacility, and he could concentrate onproduct development, marketing and sales.

The distribution agreement was finalizedin late April, and Fox Run began shippingSiliconeZone orders from their Ivyland,Pa., warehouses in late May. SiliconeZonecontinues to maintain offices in New Yorkand Vermont.

Fox Run took over sales in Canada, butSiliconeZone U.S. sales reps remained inplace. Karyo said of his reps, “We have thebest sales reps in the industry. Most ofthem have been with us for eight years.They know the history of the line, andcontinuity is very important for the buyers.”

In addition to the sales reps continuing onwith SiliconeZone, Karyo pointed out, “Noone is losing their job in Vermont. It wasone of my big concerns in this economy.”

The announcement of the distributionagreement between SiliconeZone and FoxRun came just weeks after Fox Runcompleted the purchase of KitchenArt.When asked if Fox Run was on a path toacquire SiliconeZone, Leonard stated, “It’stoo early to say at this time.”

Leonard may not be purchasingSiliconeZone, but he is in the buyingmood. “We are looking for moreacquisitions,” explained Leonard. “Wedon’t have interest in investing incompanies that are duplicative. We arelooking to augment in niches, and one ofthe areas we’d like to get into is storage.”

SiliconeZone Selects Fox Run as theirExclusive Distributor in North America Ivyland, PA – Impressed by its line up of

patented products and the man who createdthem, kitchenware brand Fox RunCraftsmen, based here, acquired KitchenArtof Florence, Ala., on April 15. RodneyRobbins, founder of KitchenArt, will stayon in a creative capacity as vice presidentof product development.

Fox Run CEO Sean Leonard said he wasmost impressed with Robbins, who designsthe KitchenArt products, and his work.“For a company of their size, they have atremendous amount of intellectualproperty or patented products,” Leonardsaid. “It is a win-win for both parties.Rodney gets to focus on what he enjoysdoing—designing innovative solutions forthe kitchen. Fox Run has been searchingto acquire a brand with a proven ability todesign and bring proprietary products tomarket for quite some time.”

Fox Run will establish a research anddevelopment office for Robbins inAlabama, Leonard said. Terms of theacquisition were not disclosed. Out of theapproximately 15 KitchenArt employees,Robbins and one of the company’s customerservice representatives will join Fox Run.

Founded by Robbins, KitchenArt focuses onmeasuring gadgets and spice dispensingproducts. Back in 2003, KitchenArt receivedthe Gourmet Housewares Show’s GourmetGold award for best new product for itsErgonomic Locking Organization Systemgadget sets. Leonard said the brand’s bestknown product is a toss-up between the SpiceCarousel and the Adjustaspoon adjustablemeasuring spoon and its sister Adjustacup.

With some different sales representativesfor Fox Run and KitchenArt, Leonard saidhe has been flooded with calls from theindependent reps. “That ’s the milliondollar question; we’re working throughthat right now,” he said in an April 16interview. “We’re not doing a sweeping-change thing. At the end of the day,we’re doing what’s best for the customer.”

Founded more than 50 years ago, Fox Run’sbroad lineup of kitchen products includewell-known brand names such as Fox RunKitchens, Old Craftsmen, NantucketSeafood Tools, Ironwood Gourmet andArgyle wine accessories.

Anna Wolfe is the editor of Gourmet News. Shecan be reached at [email protected].

Fox Run Buys KitchenArt

By Karen Martin, Managing Editor

By Anna Wolfe

VERTERRA DINNERWAREThe VerTerra dinnerware collectionconsists of a variety of eco-friendlyand thoughtfully designed plates,bowls and platters. VerTerra is adurable and versatile single-useproduct. Use it to reheat food in themicrowave, bake in the oven or coolin the fridge.

These environmentally-friendly plates,bowls and serving dishes are madefrom 100 percent renewable andcompostable fallen leaves andwater. That’s it. No chemicals, waxesor dyes, like those found indisposable paper and plasticoptions. No harmful toxins that canleach into food.

VerTerra products are made in SouthAsia, where employees receive fairwages in safe working conditionsand are provided access tohealthcare. Suggested Retail Price: $7.99-8 a piece for a set of bowls

VerTerra Dinnerware[tel] 718-383-3333[email] [email protected]

SIGNATURE’S NEW COLOR FOR GREEN TEASignature Housewares updates theirGreen Tea line with a new color. Theline is now available in red, green,yellow and brown. The line includes ateapot with a bamboo handle andinfuser, a mug with infuser and lid andan air tight canister with spoon. TheGreen Tea line is made of stoneware.

Signature Housewares, Inc.[tel] 805-484-6666www.sighouse.com

CDN’S PROACCURATE®

WATER-RESISTANT THERMOMETERSlim, accurate and water-resistant, thenew CDN ProAccurate Quick-Read®

Water-Resistant Pocket Thermometeroffers added functionality andconvenience for measuring thetemperature of food in the kitchen.

Featuring CDN’s exclusive Quick-Readsix to eight-second response, this handythermometer can withstand moistureand humidity and will continue to workaccurately even if accidentallysubmerged. It is shatterproof and high-heat resistant, featuring a wide

temperature range from—from -40 to+450 degrees Fahrenheit. The 2 ¾-inchlong stem, made of 304 stainless steel,is designed with a slimmer 2.5 millimetertip that allows for easy insertion intothe food. The stem’s protective sheathcan double as a handle extension. Thehandle features a temperature guidefor easy reference and the large, easy-to-push buttons add to its ease of use.Suggested Retail Price: $14.99

Component Design Northwest[tel] 800-338-5594[email] [email protected]

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ARZBERG’S SERVE & STORE SQUARESArzberg’s FORM 2006’s squaresfor serving and storing becomeeven more functional. The squarebowl has grown up! The newtaller version, 6 x 6 x 6 inches, isgreat for salads or staples. Usingthe same TPE lids that lock inaromas and keep foods their

freshest, the new size works wellin the fridge or pantry.

The square shape maximizes usablespace and allows for superiorstacking, plus, with a new lower price,there is no need to store and reheatin plastic. The durable porcelaincontainers provide an oven-table-fridge-microwave solution. Not to

mention, they can go straight to thedishwasher when you’re finished.With the new size come four new lidcolors–so color-code your storagefor maximum efficiency.

Arzberg/EU Design Distributors[tel] 314-351-2622[email] [email protected]

LEIFHEIT’S COMFORTLINEKITCHEN TOOLSLeifheit’s brand new 2009Comfortline features 42new products. Some aremodern twists on kitchenbasics; others, clever newkitchen gizmos. Each item inthis gleaming white andstainless steel collectionwas engineered to bedurable, functional–and asthe product line nameimplies–comfortable. Thesecret: sturdy, non-slip, soft-to-the-touch ABS plasticcoupled with soft redthermoplastic. Comfortlineis also dishwasher safe.

Within this collection isjust about everything themodern kitchen needs:two types of jar openers, twotypes of can openers,bottle opener, garlic press,chopper, double egg slicer,three manual peelers anda power peeler, pizza wheel,cheese plane, wire cheeseslicer, measuring cup, coolbox, balloon whisks in threesizes, ice cream scoop,melon baller, hand millgrater, strainers in three sizes,eight long handled utensils(and hanging rail), a wall-mounted roll holder and fivedifferent micro-cut slicersand graters featuring acid-edged technology forprecision and protection offood flavor and nutrients.

Leifheit International USA, Inc.[tel] 631-501-1054, 866-695-3434[fax] 631-396-0010www.leifheitusa.com


ZAK DESIGNS’ D-CIRCLEZak Designs is launching a line ofproducts designed to add a newlevel of fun and functionality to wineaccessories. The D-Circle by ZakDesigns line focuses on exceptionaldesign and innovative ideas tocreate products for wine aficionados.Among the items in the line is a wideselection of wine stoppers. Althoughthe stoppers will be noticed initiallyfor their fun, whimsical and artistictops, it’s the functionality of thestoppers that will make consumerstake a second look. Simply place oneof the patented stoppers on the topof an open wine bottle, and with oneor two clicks, it preserves the wine’sfreshness. In addition to the productsfor wine enthusiasts, the D-Circle byZak Designs line will also includeproducts designed for the kitchenand table.

Zak Designs[tel] 800-331-1089[fax] 509-244-0704[email] [email protected]

MASTRAD’S ORKA GLASSWARE COLLECTIONOrka’s glassware collection ismade from thermal-shock-resistantborosilicate glass and providesdouble-walled insulation. Hotbeverages stay hot on the inside whilecomfortable warm on the outside.Cold beverages and dessertsstay cooler longer and withoutcondensation. The double-walledcollection includes espresso/shotglasses, tumblers and the tilt glassset which can be used upright orat an angle. Suggested Retail Price: $15/set of 2

RETRO FIT APRONS’ BELLA SENORINA, BELLA This new print has the quality ofsweet femininity and the sensualityof spring. No telling what willhappen when you wear this apron!You could be mistaken for SophiaLauren! This soft, lightweight, homedecorator cotton is beautifully setoff with Spring Green non-curl ric-rac. The apron has a stain resistantfinish, can be machine washed coldand hanged to dry. Available also inblack. Made in the USA. Suggested Retail Price: $55

Retro Fit Aprons[tel] 805-550-7300[email] [email protected]

THIRSTYSTONE’S WINE BOTTLE CHARMSThirstystone Resources, Inc. introducesan all new collection of wine bottlecharm necklaces. These pewternecklaces dress up any wine bottle forany occasion. Each necklace featuresa grape leaf shape engraved withan expression, including Cheers, Enjoyand Congrats, and the danglingcharms in the shapes of a wine bottle,wine glass and grapes add anadditional fun accent. The leatherstrap completes the look and makesit easy to slip the necklace over theneck of any bottle. Clear peggablepackaging makes for easy, eye-catching display at retail.Suggested Retail Price: $9.99

Thirstystone Resources[tel] 520-623-1396, 800-829-6888[fax] 520-770-1554www.thirstystone.com

Mastrad, Inc[tel] 800-358-0608[email] [email protected]


BIALETTI’S TAZZONA ESPRESSO MACHINEThe whimsical and modern Tazzonaespresso machine from Bialetti addsan element of playfulness into thedaily art of making coffee. Equippedwith a 20-bar pump, the electricmachine provides an intense andaromatic espresso experience. Inaddition, the machine is equippedwith a frothing attachment formaking cappuccinos and lattes. Atriple function feature allows for theuse of ground espresso coffee,Bialetti capsules or pods. Tazzona isavailable in bright red, elegantblack, essential white and acombination of black and white.Suggested Retail Price: $399

Bialetti[tel] 800-421-6290[email] [email protected]

J.A. HENCKELS’ TWIN PROFECTION KNIFEZwilling J.A. Henckels introduced anew knife this spring–Twin Profection.Designed by world renownedArchitect and Designer, Matteo Thun,Twin Profection was created for bothprofessional chefs and casual cooks.Twin Profection features Sigmaforgedesign, meaning it is manufacturedfrom one single piece of steel, andalso boasts a geometric design thatprovides optimal stability for cuttingease. The new Twin Profectioncollection consists of eight knives andwill be available at fine cookware anddepartment stores.

Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Inc.[tel] 914-747-0300, 800-777-4308[fax] 914-747-1850www.jahenckels.com

BLOMUS NOVE SALAD SERVERSThe Nove Salad Servers from Blomusare elegant and modern. Designedby Nicolai Fuhrmann, these serversare part of the Blomus Pure Tastecollection. Other items include acruet set, place mats, water jugs andegg cups. The salad servers aremade of stainless steel and arebeautifully packaged.

Blomus-SKS USA Corporation[tel] 618-395-2400www.blomus.com

CIRCULON® OUTDOOR BBQ PANSBroadening its assortment ofcookware items that are especiallydesigned to help consumers reachtheir weight loss goals, Circulonintroduces two “Cook Great, LookGreat” grilling pieces for use outdoors:the new patented design Circulon 18x 12-inch Outdoor BBQ Pan and the11-inch Square Outdoor BBQ Pan.

Both pans allow grilling enthusiasts toenjoy all kinds of barbecue favoriteswithout greasy flare-ups. Each pan isconstructed of durable hard-anodized

nonstick with a unique combination ofsolid and vented ribs that form a peakat the center. This patented designchannels unhealthy and flammablegrease from the center towards theedge of the pan away from both thefood and the grill’s burners. A pourspout built into the corner of the panallows you to neatly drain collectedgrease after cooking.Suggested Retail Price: $49.99-$69.99

Circulon-Meyer Corporation[tel] 800-226-6568www.circulon.com

EMILE HENRY’S NEW COLOR FOR FLAME-TOP LINEEmile Henry presents a new color inthe Flame-Top roaster, stewpots andbrazier. Azure is a rich Mediterraneanblue that beautifully complementsthe Emile Henry Flame-Top Figuecolor. Flame-Top cookware isavailable in black, red, green, figueand now azure.

Flame-Top cookware is made of aflameproof ceramic, designed to godirectly on a heat source; gasflame, an electric or halogen stove,even a barbecue grill. It is microwaveand dishwasher-safe where metalcookware is not. Its surface cleans

up easily and is so durable thata cook can cut directly in thecookware–even with an electric knifewithout fear of scratching, chipping orcracking the surface. Flame-Top goesunder the broiler and directly from afreezer or refrigerator into a hot oven.The styles available in the new Azurecolor are the 11-inch Brazier, the LargeRoaster and four Round Stewpots: 2.6-quart, 4.2-quart, 5.5-quart and 7-quartsizes. Emile Henry Flame-Top cookwarecarries a three-year guarantee.

Emile Henry[tel] 302-326-4800[email] [email protected]


PEUGEOT’S MADRAS & DAMAN MILLSPeugeot’s newest mill designs,Madras and Daman, havethe central shaft removed,making the mills easier to filland increasing the reservoircapacity. The reservoir stopperis magnetized, providing thebenefit of greater spice capacityin the reservoir and easier refilling.Equipped with patented u’ Selectsystem, the grind setting of eachmill is easily adjusted to any pointbetween powdery-fine and verycoarse. The Daman Mill, pictured,is available in 6.5-inch and 8.25-inch sizes.

PSP-Peugeot[tel] 877-777-5914[email] [email protected]

CHEF SPECIALTIES’ BEER BOTTLE MILLChef Specialtiesintroduces the BeerBottle Pepper Milland Beer BottleMill, and SaltShaker Set. Thebottle is ready forthe application ofyour own printedlabel or onesupplied by ChefSpecialties. Thebottle may be laserengraved with yourlogo from clean,camera-ready art.Prices vary with thecomplexity of thedesign.

Chef SpecialtiesCompany[tel] 800-440-2433[fax] 814-887-2021[email] [email protected]

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KYOCERA’S EVERYTHING MILLKyocera’s expertise with ceramics isapplied to their new Everything Mill.The Everything Mill adjustable grindingmechanism is made from advancedceramic that will never rust. These millswill provide ultra-long-life performancewhile maintaining the fresh taste ofthe spices. Available in Black, the 8.5-inch Everything Mill has a dial to adjustthe grinding from fine to coarse. Theglass container is dishwasher safe. Suggested Retail Price: $19.95

Kyocera[tel] 714-428-3710[fax] 714-428-3605[email] [email protected]

FRESCO’SMARKMCEWANMILLSJascor launches anew line of MarkMcEwan mills to theirFresco brand. The millshave an oversizedceramic grindingmechanism thatgrinds more pepperwith fewer turns. Thesoft-touch bodycomes in white andaubergine. Mills areavailable in twosizes: 7-inch and10-inch.

Jascor Housewares Inc., distributed by Vic Firth in the U.S.[tel] 905-477-5420[email][email protected]

VIC FIRTH’S NEW MILLSResponding to the increaseddemand by home chefs forprofessional gourmet tools thatcoordinate with the styles andcolors of their dinnerware orcookware, Vic Firth Gourmet offersthree new fashionable salt andpepper mills: the Sierra 4-inch, theCascade 6-inch and the Waverly 7-inch mills.

Handcrafted from the finesthardwoods in Maine, the Sierra millis a classic contemporary design.The mill comes in four differentfinishes: black, white, mahoganystain and black stain. The whimsicalCascade mill is available in five fun-loving, zesty finishes: pesto, cinnabar,electric blue, electric orange andfiesta yellow. The modern-styledWaverly mill is available in the samecolorful Cascade finishes, as well asmahogany stain and poppy.

As with all Vic Firth Gourmet mills,the new specialty mills feature thecompany’s patented “Lock & Grind”grinding system to ensure perfectconsistency in grinding fine, mediumor coarse. Essentially, peppergrinding is performed in a two-stepprocess: first the peppercorns arecrushed to release their natural oilsand flavors; next, they’re ground tothe chosen consistency for perfectresults every time.Suggested Retail Price: $29.95-$39.95

Vic Firth Inc. [tel] 800-894-5970[email] [email protected]

KITCHENART’S DUAL TWIST MILLKitchenArt introduces the Dual TwistMill in bronze. The mill grinds anddispenses both salt and pepper withlittle effort. The Dual Twist Mill featuresa bronze body with a transparentpeek-a-boo window for viewing. Twistthe top one way and dispense salt.Twist the other way and dispensepepper. The dual mill dispenses anample amount of seasoning witheach twist or turn, unlike many millsthat are stingy on the amount ofseasoning dispensed. The 8-inch tallgrinder is designed for quick filling andcleaning. The mill is dishwasher safe. Suggested Retail Price: $19

KitchenArt by Fox Run Craftsmen[tel] 800-372-0700[fax] 215-675-4508www.kitchenart.comwww.foxruncraftsmen.com

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BODUM’S GRAVITY PEPPER GRINDERBodum introduces three newgrinder designs, including the TwinSalt and Pepper Grinder, the GravityRound and the Gravity SquarePepper Grinders. Available in eightexciting colors–including red, pinkpurple, green, brown, grey, blackand white–the new Bodum salt andpepper grinders will stylishly spiceup dinner tables everywhere! TheGravity Pepper Grinders (pictured)have a powerful ceramic grindinggear which goes into action as soonas the mills are tilted toward thefoods. These grinders sense theirposition and start and stop grindingaccording to the angle at whichthey are held. Featuring anattractive, slip-safe rubber finish, theGravity Grinders can be used forpepper, salt and spices.Suggested Retail Price: $29.95

Bodum Inc.[tel] 877-992-6386[email] [email protected]

SPICE RATCHET’S NEW YORK GRINDER IN STAINLESS STEELSpice Ratchet wants retailers andconsumers to know that their NewYork Mills, now with a stainlesssteel option, can be used togrind more than salt and pepper.The mills provide alternatives fromthe flavor of fat, salt and sugarby using them for freshly-grounddelicious seasoning. Be in control ofwhat you eat; instead of acceptingpre-seasoned “prepared foods.”Retailers may also tale advantageof a new counter display package.Suggested Retail Price: $20-stainlesstop, $12-plastic top

Spice Ratchet Mills[tel] 972-825-6526[email] [email protected]

WMF’S CERAMILL®

Sleek and durable,WMF’s Black Salt &Pepper Mill featuresthe Ceramill® grindingmechanism made ofhigh-grade, high-techceramics. Abrasion-resistant and strong, theCeramill® Black Salt &Pepper Mill comeswith a 10-yearguarantee. Enjoyingfreshly ground saltand pepper withWMF’s mill is easy.Set the grind preciselyfrom coarse to fine bysimply adjusting thewheel at the bottomof the mill. This resilientwork of functionaltabletop art madeof black lacqueredwood also can be used to grind driedand crushed spices. Available in twosizes: 19.5 inches and 23.5 inches.Suggested Retail Price: $79.90-$99.90

WMF of America, Inc.[tel] 800-999-6347[email] [email protected]

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WILLIAM BOUNDS’ PEPART POSY MILLSA colorful new design is bloomingin the PepArt line of salt andpepper mills from William BoundsLtd. PepArt Posy Mills feature awhimsical design with a round top,gently curving body and scallopedtulip base. Made of high-qualitybirch wood, and painted in brightcolors, spots and stripes, thenew mills feature the patentedWilliam Bounds ceramic millingmechanism that crushes sea saltand peppercorns, producingconsistent results to ensuremaximum flavor release. Becausethere are no interlocking parts, the

mill is guaranteed to never jam orwear out. For full conveniencewherever salt or pepper is needed,a fully adjustable knob at the topof the mill allows the user to choosethe right grind from extra coarseto extra fine.

Designed by artist Robert Wilhelm,the Posy Mills are available inthree bright color combinations:green/blue, red/black, yellow/orange.Suggested Retail Price: $60 each

William Bounds LTD.[tel] 800-473-0504[fax] 310-375-0756www.wmboundsltd.com

LINDEN SWEDEN’SNEW GRINDER COLORSThe Tulip Spice Grinder will beavailable in new 2009 trendy colors!Orange and olive will be addedsummer of 2009 to the popular colorsred, black and white.

The Tulip Spice Grinders featuresAllgrind®, the ceramic grindingmechanism from the maker’s ofCrushgrind. As the name implies,the ceramic Allgrind mechanismgrinds all spices, herbs, salt, pepperand even flax seed.

The easy to use spice wheel is triangleshaped for a great grip when adjusting

from coarse to fine. The Tulip grindsupside down leaving no mess on thetable or counter. It has an easy refillsystem and can be cleaned in water.

The Tulip Spice Grinder isergonomically designed and is easyto use and easy to fill with a twist offgrinder cap and large mouth spicejar. The grinder’s whimsical designallows it to be part of festive occasionsas well as every day dining. Suggested Retail Price: $13.95

Linden Sweden[tel] 952-465-0052[email] [email protected]

PROGRESSIVE’S PRONTO CRANK MILLThe Pronto Crank Mill from ProgressiveInternational includes a largechamber (one-cup capacity) and aceramic gear grinding mechanism.The mill yields a high output ofwhatever is being grinded. The ProntoCrank Mill can be used in thecollapsed position or folded-out forfaster output. The mill has threequick-click adjustable grind settings:fine, medium and coarse. The slidetop door facilitates rapid refilling. Themill is available in four colors: white,green, black and red.Suggested Retail Price: $24.99

Progressive International Corp.[tel] 800-426-7101[fax] 253-852-2611[email] [email protected]


AMERICASMART (cont. from page 1)The investment in the newGourmet/Housewares center exceededtheir goals according to spokesperson KristiForbes, executive vice president of sales forAmericasMart. “The investment was acomplete success,” she said. “I interactedwith many buyers in January, and they toldme that we got it right, that we wereinnovative. The cooking demonstrationsand other events created excitement.January was a good show, and we walkedaway with a lot of momentum.”

When asked how the market has changedwith the investment in new space, Forbessaid, “It’s been interesting. We didn’t focus onhousewares before, but now that we’ve madethis investment and are actually labeling afloor as housewares, we’ve created synergy.I’ve been here 17 years and I know thatoverlapping different types of componentssuch as housewares, gourmet food, gift and

tabletop is really important,” added Forbes.

For the July market, the Gourmet Kitchenwill be the center of activity. Forbesexplained that the market exhibitors will beusing the kitchen as a platform to buildevents. The exhibitors will be co-sponsoring events at the market (See EventsSidebar for schedule.) Forbes wants everyoneto know that the kitchen belongs to theexhibitors as well as the market. Eventsshould be taking place non-stop in thekitchen throughout the market.

Attendees to the July market will also havethe opportunity to participate in productgiveaways. The Gourmet Raffle will picka daily winner and will offer such prizes asa Viking Food Processor, a designer knifeset, a Le Creuset Round French Oven anda Jura Capresso ENA 4 Espresso Machine.Addressing the current economicdownturn, Forbes believes buyers and

exhibitors are optimistic that they will seesigns that the economy is starting to turnin a better direction for July. “Things maybe happening slowly this spring, but theyare beginning to creep up.” she said.

Forbes wrapped up and said, “We wanteveryone to know that we have newcompanies and we’re growing. When peoplethink about gourmet and housewares, wewant them to say, ‘We can’t not go toAmericasMart.’” She also predicted, “OurJanuary 2010 market will be gangbusters.”

Atlanta – AmericasMart Atlanta expandstheir Home category with another newspace, the 14th floor of Building One, setto debut at the Atlanta International Gift& Home Furnishings Market® on July 8.

The 14th floor opens with sophisticatedinteriors and a rich, understatedenvironment setting the stage for thenearly 100,000 square feet of high-enddesigner home furnishings and accessoriesshowrooms opening in July.

Located at the center of the AmericasMartHome product mix, the new 14th floorbecomes the nexus for an entire buildingof home product, including the homefurnishings temporaries on floor two; thearea rug center on floors three throughsix; home furnishings temporaries on floorsseven and eight; the home accents andfine linens center on nine and 10; homefurnishings and accessories on floors 11-15; and the holiday, floral & home décorcenter on floors 16-20.

Joining 14th-floor flagship exhibitorCentury Furniture and its new 3,200-square-foot showroom are:

• Ambella Home Collection, Inc., newlylocated and expanded to 8,200 squarefeet of handcrafted furniture.

• Chelsea House, Inc., newly expanded to6,000 square feet home furnishings andaccessories.

• Currey & Company, Inc., now with5,000 square feet of lighting andaccessories.

• Designs By Bree, Inc., togetherwith Touch of France, in thenewly expanded 1,000-square-footshowroom of old world lightingfixtures and furniture.

• Charles Ray’s 11,700 square feet offurnishings featuring Key City,Sherrill, Hickory White, Hekman,Bernhardt, Henredon and others—offering hundreds of silhouettes andmore than 10,000 fabric and leatherchoices, especially for the interiordesign trade.

• Eddy West, occupying 1,500 squarefeet and showcasing custom homefurnishings and case goods.

• New Growth Designs in nearly 1,000square feet, featuring life-likefinished florals.

AmericasMartDebuts New 14thFloor of BuildingOne in July

Thursday, July 9Noon–2 p.m.Increase Your Sales by Effective In-StoreDemonstrations with Clay Pot CookingPresented by Atlanta Chef Mary Moore,owner of Cook’s Warehouse.

3:30–4:30 p.m.If the Wine Matters, So Does the Glass™Sponsored by Bottega del Vino Crystal

Friday, July 1011 a.m.–NoonPressure Cook with David DiCorpoSponsored by Ben Tally & Associates

1–3 p.m.Modern Comfort FoodPresented by Atlanta Chef Jay Swiftof a 4th & Swift

3:30–4:30 p.m.Knife Skills 101Sponsored by CeraChef/The Ryan Group

5–6 p.m.Selling Tea 101Sponsored by Sterling Tea

Saturday, July 1110–11 a.m.Chef George Stella is In the Kitchen with Kids!Sponsored by Cookbook Marketplace & Delectable Samplings

Noon–2 p.m.Great Grilling!Chef TBD

3–4 p.m.Cookie Decorating ExtravaganzaSponsored by The Ryan Group

4–6 p.m.All in Good TasteEnjoy the best in culinary samplingswhile sipping wine.

Sunday, July 1210–11 a.m.Brew-ologySponsored by Synergy

Noon–1 p.m.For the Love of Southern CookingSponsored by Ben Tally & Associates

2–3 p.m.Coffee—How To Make It ProfitableSponsored by Delectable Samplings

3:30–5 p.m.Asian CookingPresented by Chef Helen ChenSponsored by Harold Imports Company,Inc. & Dugan-Bliss

July 8-15

Gourmet Kitchen Event Schedule

AmericasMart Showrooms

The Atlanta International Gift &Home Furnishings Market®Permanent Showrooms: July 8-15Temporary Exhibits: July 10-14

Permanent ShowroomsJuly 8-9, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Wednesday-ThursdayJuly 10-11, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Friday-Saturday* Order ‘Til Eight!

July 12-15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Sunday-Wednesday*Showrooms are open until 8 p.m. andoffer refreshments and entertainment.

Temporary BoothsJuly 10-13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Friday-Monday*

July 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Tuesday*Building One, Floor 2 closes on Mondayat 6 p.m.

RegistrationJuly 8-9 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.July 10-11 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.July 12- 5 | 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Tyler Florence entertains attendees during a January market cooking demonstration in the new

Gourmet Kitchen, located on the eighth floor at AmericasMart Atlanta.


CUISIPRO’S CLICK-N-SIPFor long or short trips, drive time hasbeen made much less frustrating withthe new Cuisipro Click-n-Sip. The 13-ounce Click-n-Sip travel mug isdesigned for sipping or drinking ratherthen spilling. The magic is in the spillproof lid. The simple, one-handed pushbutton that opens and closes the lidis located in the center of the lid, so itis easy to find without looking at it.

Even better is how easy it is to drink

from this mug since the drinking holeis always in position. A coffee drinkerdoesn’t have to align the drinkinghole with his or her mouth beforetaking a sip because he or she can sipfrom anywhere around the lid. The360-degree drinking hole feature isconvenient, prevents spills anddistractions. This same feature allowsthe mug to be refilled without takingthe lid off. If the open and close buttonis pushed to open, coffee or otherbeverages can be poured into the

top. Just tilt mug. This Click-n-Sip travelmug fits into most car cup holdersand the lid disassembles for cleaning.The mug and lid can be cleaned inthe dishwasher top shelf. The travelmug is backed by a 25-year warranty. Suggested Retail Price: $15

Cuisipro[tel] 302-326-4802[fax]302-326-4810[email] [email protected]

FAGOR’S DOUBLE PORTABLE INDUCTION COOKTOPFagor America introduced a DoublePortable Induction Cooktop at theInternational Home + HousewaresShow in March. The unit, which featurestwo independent induction cookingzones in one appliance, expands onthe success of Fagor’s original PortableInduction Cooktop. The cooktop alsooffers notable features such as a built-in timer, digital touch controls and theadded security of a child safety lockfeature. The cooktop surface isconstructed from high quality heatand shock resistant ceramic glass.Available in July.

NORPRO’S GRAIN GRINDEREverybody wants to eat healthy.Norpro’s Grain Grinder helps beinghealthy cheaper and fun. Grindwheat, rye, barley, buckwheat, corn,rice, millet, soy, beans, peas, alfalfaand any other dry seed or legume.Their grinder has a chrome finish andhighly tempered steel rollers. Hopper,catching container, handle, clampand cleaning brush are included.Instructions and recipes included.

Norpro, Inc.[tel] 425-261-1000[email] [email protected]

EMILE HENRY’S GLAZED PITCHERInvite color and style to the kitchenand the table with the new EmileHenry pitcher glazed in the colors ofsand, slate, sky and figue. This urbanbistro styled pitcher with simplegeometric lines is made from allnatural Burgundy clay and isdesigned for both hot and coldbeverages. Made from the samematerials and using the same processas used in the creation of Emile Henryovenware, the pitcher is so durableand heat resistant that it withstandsthe rigors of kitchen use unlike mostceramic or stoneware pitchers that

ROYAL COPENHAGEN’S PINK FLOWER MUGSTo celebrate the 230th anniversary ofBlue Flower Curved design, RoyalCopenhagen is introducing two mugsin a striking pink—the color of universallove and friendship. Just like BlueFlower, the mugs are assembled,painted and glazed by hand, makingevery piece unique. The mugs aredishwasher and microwave safe.

Royal Copenhagen[tel] 845-454-4442[email] [email protected]

PYREX® BRAND KITCHENWAREThe Pyrex brand introduces PyrexKitchenware, a collection of premium,measuring devices and utensils. Witha crisp, contemporary design, PyrexKitchenware offers more than 30”smarter” utensils combining form,function, utility, convenience andcomfort. The Pyrex Balloon Whisk,pictured, features a combination ofplain stainless steel wires and wiresover molded with flexible silicone tohelp keep food from sticking and forscraping down bowl edges. Thedouble balloon shape is ideal forwhipping eggs and cream. The largebulbous shape makes whisking abreeze and cleanup very easy.Suggested Retail Price: $6.99-$17.99 per each piece of theKitchenware Collection

Pyrex/World Kitchen[tel] 800-999-3436[email] [email protected]

Suggested Retail Price: $499

Fagor[tel] 800-207-0806[fax] 201-804-9898[email] [email protected]

chip or crack easily. The pitcher retainsheat or cold temperatures longerthen metal, glass or stonewarepitchers and it is dishwasher safe. Italso fits nicely in a refrigerator door.The one-quart pitcher features aprecise pouring spout and agracefully curved handle that fitseasily in the hand and offers balance. Suggested Retail Price: $45

Emile Henry[tel] 302-326-4800[fax] 302-326-4810[email] [email protected]

SMITH’S PULL-THRU SHARPENERSmith’s new Santoku Pull-Thru KnifeSharpener features preset crossedceramic rods that provide the perfectangle every time for edgemaintenance and a razor-sharp finishwhen sharpening double-beveledSantoku/Asian knives. The Extra-Fine(white) ceramic rods and the Fine(brown) ceramic rods offer two stagesof sharpening. The functional designincorporates an ergonomic, soft grip

handle for comfort and control andnon-slip rubber base for safety. Smith’smodel #50033 is part of the newEdgeWare™ product line for homeand kitchen. Suggested Retail Price: $12.98

Smith’s, The Edge Experts®

[tel] 800-221-4156[fax] 501-321-9232[email] [email protected]


DISPLAYS (cont. from page 1)The specialty kitchenware store also offerscustomers food, textiles, dinnerware andglassware, and hosts cooking courses,private parties and events in its 12-personViking Demonstration Kitchen.

Aside from ordering many CDU’s forfood items and gadgets, Hartwick said shealso houses permanent displays in-store.“Most of my gondolas/end caps and othershelving units are permanent displays,” shesaid. “We do have display units such aslarge/small cubes, tables and butcher blockislands that we move around through-out the store.”

Televisions can also entice customers tocheck out the products. “We havetelevisions located throughout the storeto assist us in selling merchandise,”Hartwick said. In her store, Hartwickuses a product DVD for companies suchas Microplane, Kyocera Cutlery, ShunCutlery, Aeropress, PEK Preservino, VikingStand Mixers, Fresh Wave RoomDeodorizers, KitchenAid Stand Mixers,Jura Capresso and more.

“If the company has a DVD, we try andhighlight the product for a two- to four-week period at one of our televisiondisplays. These displays help us immensely,because it is as if we have anothersalesperson on the floor,” Hartwick added.

With an array of CDU’s throughoutthe store, Hartwick said her “top sellers”for CDU’s include Chef 'n Palm Peelers,

Kyocera EverythingPeelers, Zyliss gadets,OXO angled minimeasure, Progressive SiliBasting Brush–BottleTopper, Fire &Flavor–Turkey BriningMix (which is a holidayitem) and Grandmas SpotRemover among others.

Although Hartwicksees disposable productCDU’s as the current,“hot” trend for displays,“these items, for me, are just a part ofmy overall merchandising plan—I wouldnever look at getting rid of my otherdisplays,” she said.

Housing merchandising displays areimportant for both the retailer and thecustomer, Hartwick said. “I believe thatwhat draws a customer is color, a DVDrunning and clean/concise merchandising,”she said. “If they (customers) are interestedthey can easily pick up the items and putthem in their basket…”

In addition to merchandising displaysmaking a store organized for customers toshop, Hartwick added, they also “keepstores exciting for customers,” she said.“It’s all about catching their attention.”

Melissa Moore, Microplane kitchenmarketing and public relations coordinator,said both permanent and disposabledisplays—CDU’s or point of purchase

(POP) displays—are seen on the market,but “definitely in the last five years there’sbeen an increase in attention to design ofdisposable displays, a real focus on use andclassical appeal. Design has become moreand more a part of that,” she said.

Based in Russellville, Ark., Microplane justlast year added POP displays to itsmerchandising display lineup in order tofocus on the use and features of products.

Earlier this year, at the InternationalHome + Housewares Show in Chicago,Microplane unveiled five POP displays forits Premium Classic Zester/Grater,Premium Classic Medium Ribbon Grater,Premium Classic Spice Grater, andUltimate Citrus Tool. The table-size,portable displays have bright and boldgraphics with food images highlightingeach tools function. The displays includethe Ultimate Citrus Tool POP, SpicePOP, Chocolate POP, Cheese POP andCitrus POP.

“We heard from retailers that want asmall amount of products to display,”Moore said regarding why Microplaneintroduced the new displays. “All (POPdisplays) are focused on specific uses forindividual products.

“Before we’d have products that are averagesellers,” Moore added, “but with the POPdisplays, it improves the sale of productsin the display.”

Aside from Microplane’s POP displaysshowcasing a product ’s function andfeatures, the displays also keep productlines in one location. “For our product line,it’s ideal to have the entire product lineavailable in one location,” Moore said. “It’sbuilding our brand and it also helps retailersbecause it allows them to monitor theinventory better and display the product.

“It gives us a better placement within thestores,” Moore added, and “that’s always thegoal, but it’s also an aid to have the retailerssell the products.”

Moore said that new “eye-catching andappealing” pizza cutter and peeler displayswill be available this month.

Linden Sweden, an Edina, Minn.-basedkitchenware company, provides retailerswith disposable, counter and shelf displays.

Linda Arnesen, president of LindenSweden, Inc., said, “Late last year, we cameout with three new displays, one being oursmall tulip spice grinder. It’s made out ofcardboard and tiered, square with a headercard; the header card is four-color andshows the product in use. It’s key in retailbecause it shows the consumer how to usethe product.”

Like Microplane’s Moore, Arnesen agreesthat displays showing the product, itsfunction, how to use it attract not onlyretailers, but consumers alike.

“This display (tulip) shows the pretty giftbox of the spice grinder, and shows thegrinder nicely,” Arnesen said, “so it revealsthe product very well to the consumer at aglance. And that ’s key, its quicklyidentifying what the product is and whatit will do for them and how to use it easily.”

A retailer herself for more than 20 years,Arnesen said having merchandisingdisplays that showcase the producteffectively is important for the retailer“because they’re busy people,” she said. “It’seasier for them (retailers) if you get aCDU that sells the product rather thanthem standing next to it explaining howto use the product.”

Arnesen added that merchandisingdisplays should be “eye-catching, attractiveand informative.” Hartwick’s, based in Eugene, Ore., offers an assortment of specialty kitchenware items, cooking

classes, events and more.

Hartwick’s uses television displays to playproduct DVD's throughout the store toattract customers.

Microplane’s POP Displays.

Linden Sweden’s Tulip Spice Grinders.


CUISIPRO’S HERB KEEPERThe Cuisipro Herb Keeper stores andkeeps fresh herbs fresh longer, in somecases up to two weeks longer. Herbsneed fresh water, refrigeration and alittle space to remain fresh, colorfuland crisp. The Cuisipro Herb Keeper isdesigned to fit refrigerator doorshelves. The clear plastic container is9.5 inches tall and 4.75 inches indiameter, and holds large, grocerystore or farm market sized, bunches ofherbs. A knob on the lid makes itsimple to lift up the suspended tray tofill the herb container with about aninch of water. Herb bunches areinserted into the slots on the tray. Thesuspended tray allows the herb stemsto hydrate while the herb leaves areabove the water, not in the water. Thesuspended tray also lifts up and out ofthe way so the container can be filledwith fresh water easily and so herbscan be accessed. The new CuisiproHerb Keeper should be hand washed.It is backed by a 25-year warranty.Suggested Retail Price: $20

Cuisipro[tel] 302-326-4802[fax] 302-326-4810[email] [email protected]

NESPRESSO CITIZ ESPRESSO MACHINESThe new Nespresso CitiZ espressomachines take their inspiration fromthe streets of major cities aroundthe globe. Designed in a slim formatto easily fit into smaller urbanspaces, the machines are availablein 1960s White, Limousine Black, FireEngine Red and Steel Gray.

Nespresso is launching twomachines in North America: theNespresso CitiZ, a single-headautomatic espresso machine and

PROGRESSIVE’S MAGNETIC MEASURING DUETProgressive International introducesthe Magnetic Measuring Duet. Madeof polypropylene, steel and a magnet,the measuring duet allows you toeasily measure and pour smallamounts of liquids. A magnet holdsthe set together in the stacked ornested position. The top read

measurement includes ounces,teaspoons, tablespoons and milliliters.Dishwasher safe. Available in acounter display unit as well.

Progressive International Corp.[tel] 800-426-7101[fax] 253-852-2611[email] [email protected]

OLISO’S NEW VACUUM SEALER MODELThe New Frisper Universal VacuumSealer System features professional-grade bags with re-closable tops. Thissleek and ultra-compact Frispermakes airtight storage a snap. Simplyfill the zipper-top bag, close the zipper,place in the Frisper, click the lid shutand watch as it goes to work. TheFrisper keeps food fresh up to fivetimes longer than other storagemethods, preserving taste, texture andnutrients. The new FF600 modelincludes a canister port for usewith accessories, including newflexible containers for storage andorganization. It also includes anauto-stop feature which allows multi-tasking while the Frisper is in use. Theunit will automatically stop, and anindicator will flash when seal iscomplete. The zipper-top bags are re-closeable and reusable more than 10times. Bags are freezer, refrigerator,microwave, stove-top and dishwasher-safe. The kit includes Frisper, universalaccessories attachment; 1,1-quartflexible container; 1, 1-gallon flexiblecontainer; 3, 1-quart Vac-Snap bags;and 2, 1-gallon Vac-Snap bags.Suggested Retail Price: $90

Oliso[tel] 415-864-7600[fax] 415-864-7100[email] [email protected]

AMCO HOUSEWORKS’ PERFECT ARTICHOKE COOKER™Amco Houseworks introduces thePerfect Artichoke Cooker. Steamingan artichoke is the ideal cookingmethod for maintaining the high-nutrient content of the vegetable.Use the holder to position anartichoke in the pot, cover andsteam. The Artichoke Cooker ischrome plated.

Amco Houseworks[tel] 877-310-9102[fax] [email protected]

ZOJIRUSHI’S ELECTRIC KETTLEZojirushi introduces its first ElectricKettle, designed by internationallyknown artist Toshiyuki Kita. The body ofthe unit has extra insulation to keepthe outer layer cool to the touch. Thelid’s design and locking mechanismprotects against accidental spills whilereducing the amount of steamemitted from the unit.

An automatic shut off after boilingprotects against boiling dry. The kettlehas a durable all stainless steel interiorwith concealed heating element. Thewide opening makes it easy to fill andclean. The 1,300 watt electric kettlequickly boils up to 34 ounces of water.Suggested Retail Price: $125

Zojirushi America Corporation[tel] 310-769-1900[fax] 310-323-5522www.zojirushi.com

the Nespresso CitiZ & Milk, a singlehead automatic espresso machinewith a built-in fresh milk frother.

The Citiz machines feature theNespresso brewing unit with 19-barhigh-pressure pump. An automaticpower-save feature reduces energyconsumption.Suggested Retail Price: $279-$349

Nespresso USA[tel] 212-755-0585[email] [email protected]


AMERICAN METALCRAFT’S BLACK WOODEN SERVING BOARDSThese new Black Wooden ServingBoards from American Metalcraftfeature indentations to fit avariety of sauce cups with square orrounded bases.

Five different Serving Boards areavailable: an 18-inch round that fits18 porcelain egg shaped saucecups, two rectangular boards that

fit either three or six porcelain eggshaped cups, a four-compartmentsquare board or an eight-compartment rectangular board—both fit one-inch porcelain cups withflared sides or two-inch porcelaincups with straight sides.

American Metalcraft[tel] 800-333-9133[email] [email protected]

HEALTHWORKS LOW-PRESSURE COOKERThe new HealthWorks Low-Pressure Speed Cooker offerssafe pot-opening during cooking.Ingredients can be added andstirred, just like with a traditional pot.There is no need to wait for thepressure to release.

The Low-Pressure Speed Cookeruses both pressure and trappedsteam to cut down on cooking time,which saves energy and letsconsumers quickly create healthy,

delicious meals. The Low-PressureSpeed Cooker is energy-efficient—it has a hard-anodized aluminumbody that heats the cooker evenlyand quickly—and works up to30-percent faster than traditionalcooking methods.

Safety features are key on the Low-Pressure Speed Cooker: The knobon the lid features heat-resistantsilicone, and the pressure regulatorvalves and safety valve keeppressure levels secure. The lidfeatures a unique glass window with

rolled edge to show cooking inprogress and secure the glass underpressure. Silicone gaskets properlyseal the lid to build low pressure. Suggested Retail Price: $29.99/6-quart; $39.99/8-quart

Lifetime Brands[tel] 800-252-3390[fax] [email protected] www.lifetimebrands.com

LIFETIME BRANDS’ ONE-HANDED MANDOLINEWith a simple squeeze from just onehand, home chefs can quickly slice,grate or julienne vegetables andcheese using Lifetime Brands’ newOne-Handed Mandoline Slicer. Withthe One-Handed Mandoline Slicer,there is no need for handling sharpknives. Simply select one of the threeblades, place a vegetable or block ofcheese into the food chamber andsqueeze to shred or slice directly overa plate or a bowl.

The One-Handed Mandoline Sliceris dishwasher safe, and it features anergonomic handle for comfort. All ofthe stainless steel blades are safeand easy to change and cleanbecause they are surrounded bydurable ABS plastic. A blade storagecase is also included.Suggested Retail Price: $19.99

Lifetime Brands[tel] 800-252-3390[fax] [email protected] www.lifetimebrands.com

ISI NORTH AMERICA’S PRO TONGSDesigned with the professional chefin mind and now available to homecooks, Pro Tongs by iSi North Americaare made of stainless steel andfeature a work area with threedifferent multifunctional edges.The smoothly scalloped edge isgentle for handling delicate foods,such as fresh fruits and pastrieswhile avoiding perforating the food.A straight side allows for accuratecontrol of small items and is greatfor precise tasks such as deboningfish filets. The jagged edge ensuresa firm grasp of foods that canbe difficult to pick up, such assautéed vegetables or pasta.These tongs also open up into twodifferent positions—a narrowposition to handle large quantitiesor bigger food items. Available inthree different sizes: 9-inch, 12-inchand 16-inch. Suggested Retail Price: $20-$30

iSi North America[tel] 973-227-2426, 800-447-2426[fax] 973-227-9140customerservice@isinorthamerica.comwww.isinorthamerica.com


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Speakers Will Address Trends, Economy During June Market at Dallas Market Center Dallas – Dallas Market Center announcedthe keynote and guest speaker for theDallas Total Home & Gift Market takingplace June 24-30.

Bryan Dodge of Dodge Development, Inc.will present the keynote address: “How toRecession Proof Your Business for 2009.”Dodge encourages business owners, buyersand salespeople not to let the currentmarket conditions deflate a positiveattitude. He hopes to eliminate frustrationand stress with a motivating lecture ontopics including how to bring chemistryback to your team, remain focused on whatmatters and take ownership of change.

As a professional speaker, radio personalityand author, Dodge made more than 250

appearances last year alone, inspiringaudiences with his presentations on topicssuch as personal and professionaldevelopment, success habits of the wealthyand leadership principles. Dodge’s programwill take place on Saturday, June 27 at 2p.m. in the Hall of Nations, first floor,World Trade Center (WTC).

Special guest speaker Leatrice Eiseman,the executive director of the PantoneColor Institute, will present “Color andDesign Trends: De-mystifying FutureForecasts.” She will explain the divergentinfluences on customers as well as discussupcoming trends and color palettes andthe reasons behind them. Eiseman is anaward-winning color specialist who hasbeen called “America’s color guru.” Her

world-renowned expertise has helpedcompanies make the best color decisionsfor product development, brand imaging,Web sites, packaging, point of purchaseand interior/exterior design. Eisemanhas authored six books on color andfrequently appears in magazines and ontelevision for her various works.Eiseman’s seminar will take place onFriday, June 26 at noon in the SeminarSuite, WTC 9065. Box lunches willbe available.

Dallas Market Center will offer a range ofspecial events throughout market, includingdiscovery tours, seminars, daily new buyerorientations, hospitalities and networkingparties. See a complete list of special eventsat www.dallasmarketcenter.com.

Each June, Dallas Market Center hosts theTotal Home & Gift Market ( June 24-30)featuring multiple markets heldsimultaneously so that buyers mayselect from the widest range of productcategories: Dallas Holiday & HomeExpo ( June 24-30), Dallas InternationalLighting Market ( June 25-28) andthe FINDS Dallas Temp Show ( June26-29). The Total Home & GiftMarket offers more than 25,000 lines ofgift products, decorative accessories,lighting, floral, gourmet, furniture, toys,seasonal items and more.

Showrooms will be open from 8:30 a.m. to6 p.m. each day, with participating showroomsoffering extended hours until 8 p.m. on Friday.Visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com for themost up-to-date market information.Attendees may contact the Dallas MarketCenter’s in-house travel agency MarketTravel®, for substantial travel and hoteldiscounts by calling 800-DAL-MKTS.

DuPont Engineers New Teflon® Cookware CoatingsWilmington, Del. – DuPont announcedthat their new DuPont™ Teflon® PlatinumPlus coating system is due to becomecommercially available later in the year.Engineered to be more durable, the coatingwill be manufactured from dispersionsmade without PFOA.

According to a prepared statement, theTeflon Platinum Plus coating system uses“a new, proprietary and patented technologythat provides a 50 percent improvement in

scratch resistance, compared to the currentTeflon Platinum coating.”

In a company press release, Christa Kaiser,business manager, DuPont Teflon Finishes,said, “DuPont has taken Teflon coatings toa new level of performance. TeflonPlatinum Plus is the most durable, high-performance Teflon branded non-stickcoating available from Dupont. Withenhanced scratch resistance, TeflonPlatinum Plus is metal-utensil safe and

designed to look newer longer.”

In addition to Teflon Platinum Plus, all ofthe Teflon branded spray coatings havebeen engineered with the intent to provideimproved durability. Specifically, theabrasion resistance of Teflon® Classic,Teflon® Select and Teflon® Platinumcoatings have been “significantlyimproved.” These coatings will also bemanufactured from dispersions madewithout PFOA.

“We have improved our entire Teflonbranded coatings portfolio to deliver onconsumers’ demand for more durablenon-stick cookware at all price points.We believe that more durable, longerlasting non-stick coatings increase thefunctional life of non-stick cookware,which results in the need for fewerreplacement pans. Fewer pans producedmeans less waste, which offers consumersa more sustainable cookware option and abetter cooking experience,” said Kaiser.“These new coatings make peoples’ livessimpler and easier, bringing the Teflonbrand promise to life.”

URBAN ACCENTSUrban Accents, Chicago, introducesFall Pantry Line, which includes a newstand-alone brine blend and stand-alone brine bag. Its three fall rubs havebeen repackaged in tent cards.

Perfect Pork includes a sweet andsavory cedar blend for the other whitemeat. Luscious Lamb combinesfennel, cumin and coriander for abold Grecian blend. GourmetGobbler is a smoked herb andpeppercorn seasoning that dressesup a holiday bird.

Also new are Fruit Grillers, twoseasonings for grilling fruit. FieryPineapple Fruit Griller features a hotNorth African blend of paprika, chilipepper, garlic and ginger, and SizzlingPeach Fruit Griller combinescoriander, cumin and cinnamon withan overtone of mint.

Each Fruit Griller has a suggested retailprice of just $3.99 and containsenough seasoning for up to eightservings of fruit.

Urban Accents[tel] 773-528-9515 www.urbanaccents.com

Norwich, VT – Kingarthurflour.com,online home of America’s oldest flourcompany, won the top award in the foodcategory at the 2009 MCM Awardsfrom the Direct Marketing Associationand Multichannel Merchant. Winnerswere announced at the Annual Conferencefor Catalog & Multichannel Merchantsin New Orleans, La., May 6.

“Our mission for kingarthurflour.comreflects the corevalues of KingArthur Flour:‘To build vibrantcommunities,at the local,national, andglobal levels,through thecreative, sharingart of baking.’Focusing our online

efforts on education, inspiration, andcommunity has transformed our site and farexceeded our expectations,” said HalleySilver, director of eCommerce. “We arethrilled and honored that MultichannelMerchant has named kingarthurflour.comthe top online food retailer this year.”

The MCM Awards are the top honorsfor business-to-business and business-

to-consumer multichannel marketers,recognizing superior print

catalogs and Web sitesfrom around the globe.

Kingarthurflour.com andother competitorswere evaluated oncreative, merchan-dising, copy, customerservice/navigation andmarketing execution. King

Arthur Flour’s catalog andWeb site were finalists in

several categories for thesecond year in a row.

Kingarthurflour.com Receives‘Multichannel Merchant’ Award


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CALENDARJUNE 2009

2-4 Licensing International Expo,Mandalay Bay Convention Center,

Las Vegas, NV, 212-951-6612,www.licensingexpo.com

15-17 NEOCON World’s Trade Fair,The Merchandise Mart,

Chicago, IL, 800-677-MART,www.merchandisemart.com

24-30 Dallas Total Home & Gift MarketDallas Market Center,

Dallas, TX, 800-DAL-MKTS,www.dallasmarketcenter.com

JULY 20093-7 Tendence Lifestyle, Collection 2009

Frankfurt Fair & Exhibition Center,Frankfurt, Germany, 770-984-8016,

www.messefrankfurt.com

7-15 Atlanta International Gift & HomeFurnishings Market,

AmericasMart Atlanta,Atlanta, GA, 800-ATL-MART,

www.americasmart.com

17-20 California Gift Show,Los Angeles Convention Center,Los Angeles, CA, 213-362-5640,

www.californiagiftshow.com

19-22 Philadelphia Gift ShowGreater Philadelphia Expo Center,

Oaks, PA, 678-285-3976,www.www.urban-expo.com

AUGUST 20091-4 Orlando Gift Show

Orange County Convention Center,Orlando, FL, 678-285-3976,www.orlandogiftshow.com

8-10 The Gourmet Housewares Show,Moscone Center,

San Francisco, CA, 914-421-3206,www.thegourmetshow.com

15-20 New York International Gift Fair,Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,

New York, NY, 800-272-SHOW,www.nyigf.com

16-19 Alberta Gift Show,Northlands,

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 800-633-8332,www.albertagiftshow.com

SEPTEMBER 200912-14 Atlanta Fall Gift & Home FurnishingsMarket and The Atlanta Gourmet Market®

AmericasMart Atlanta,Atlanta, GA, 800-ATL-MART,

americasmart.com

12-14 Dallas Total Home & Gift MarketDallas Market Center,

Dallas, TX, 800-DAL-MKTS,www.dallasmarketcenter.com

13-15 Fall L.A. Mart Market,LA Mart,

Los Angeles, CA, 800-LAMART4,www.lamart.com

OCTOBER 200913-16 New York Tabletop Market,

New York Showrooms, 41 Madison, 7 West34th, 230 Fifth Ave.,

New York, NY, 212-686-1203, 212-279-6063,800-698-5617,

www.41madison.com, www.7wnewyork.com, www.230fifthave.com

RÖSLE’S STAINLESS STEEL/SILICONE WHISKSRösle presents three stainless steel andsilicone, commercial quality whisks.These stainless steel whisks feature asilicone coating that won’t slip, tear orwear off the stainless steel wires ifpunctured making these siliconewhisks durable enough for foodservice and heavy home cooking. Thesilicone coated Egg Whisk, Flat Whiskand Spiral Whisks are 10.5-inches longand available in black only.

The sleek stainless steel handles arewell balanced for whisking andfolding. The whisks are manufacturedof 18/10 stainless steel and featurethe Rösle trademarked hanging loopfor kitchen rails.

Rösle [tel] 302-326-4801[email] [email protected]

HANDPRESSO®

ESPRESSO MACHINEHandpresso announces theexpansion of its range of manualespresso machines with an outdoorset. Handpresso has paid attentionto every detail of this streamlined bag,combining elegance and mobility.This bag allows you to prepare andserve the perfect espresso whereveryou are. The outdoor set containsthe small, portable and manualespresso machine called HandpressoWild. To make the coffee ceremonyeven more enjoyable in the mostunusual places, the bag provides fourunbreakable cups, a thermos-flask(for your hot water) and two smallnapkins. Coffee pods, sugar andspoons fit in the flap.

Handpresso distributed by Importika[tel] 888-389-4123[email] [email protected]

CHEF’SCHOICE®

PRONTO MANUAL SHARPENEREasy to use, quiet and extremely fast,the new Chef’sChoice Pronto ManualDiamond Hone® Sharpener 464quickly puts an extremely sharp andlong-lasting edge with lots of bite onstraight edge and serrated knives.This two-stage sharpener features100 percent diamond abrasives andprecise bevel angle control for a20-degree edge. The Chef’sChoicePronto applies an extremely sharpdouble bevel edge with microscopic“teeth” along the cutting edge. Thesetiny teeth provide the “bite” on theedge and work to engage andstabilize the food for effortless cutting. Suggested Retail Price: $39.99

EdgeCraft Corporation[tel] 610-268-0500, 800-342-3255[email] [email protected]

FRESHVAC’S NEW PRE™ LINEThe vacuum sealing food storagecompany, Freshvac, is expanding theirfood storage line with the intro-duction of an entirely new line ofproducts: Freshvac PRE, made frompolypropylene, a BPA-free plastic.Freshvac PRE is a durable, affordableline of food storage containersfeaturing the patented Freshvacvalve. Simply push out the air thatspoils food, and seal in freshness. It’sperfect for the cost-conscious, eco-friendly family on-the-go. Dishwasher,microwave and freezer safe.

The food storage category continuesto grow steadily, especially duringtough economic times, as families lookfor more ways to save money andreduce waste. Featuring the samefreshness-sealing vacuum as theoriginal lines, the long-awaitedFreshvac PRE enters the market asFreshvac’s opening price point.

Freshvac[tel] 952-836-2326[email] [email protected]

TABLEFARE’S SPICECARETableFare introduces SpiceCare,an elegantly simple, superblyfunctional spice storage solutionthat casual cooks and seriouschefs will love. SpiceCare’s modulardesign accommodates everyspice collection, large or small,and easily adapts to any kitchenspace. The multiple sized containerssnap together, keeping spicesperfectly organized and easyto access. Ingenious features likea built in spoon leveler and labelsthat can transfer from one containerto the next really set SpiceCareapart. It’s a new way to store anduse spices, with usability you’ll love.

TableFare[tel] 888-998-2253[email] [email protected]


Chef Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Dydacomp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

fusionbrands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

George Little Management . . . . . . . . . . 7

Harold Import Company . . . . . . . . . . . 5

HTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Parrish’s Cake Dec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Prodyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Revol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SCI Scandicrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Starfrit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TAD Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tribest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Vic Firth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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t o m a r k e tSustainAbility Program Returns to Summer 2009 NYIGFWhite Plains, NY – SustainAbility: design fora better world®, a special environmentally-focused exhibit and educational program,will return to the summer New YorkInternational Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) todemystify and facilitate “green” businesspractices for the gift and home industries.The summer 2009 program will include acurated SustainAbility display, showcasingsome 175 environmentally-conscious andsocially-responsible products and producers,and two “green”-themed seminars—onefeaturing environmental entrepreneur, mediapersonality, author and retailer Josh Dorfman,“The Lazy Environmentalist,” and the otheraddressing organic beauty trends.

“NYIGF launched its SustainAbilityprogram three years ago to recognize andencourage the integration of environmentalresponsibility with profitable businesspractices,” said Dorothy Belshaw, NYIGFdirector and GLM senior vice president.“The phenomenal response–from bothbuyers and suppliers–signals that ourindustry is ready, willing and able tosupport the green movement.”

The SustainAbility display will showcaseglobal gift and home industry suppliers, whoseproducts or production processes are eco-friendly, as well as companies whose business

practices are socially responsible, philanthropicor fair-trade oriented. The exhibit is curatedby Ilene Shaw of Shaw + Co! Productionsand products must meet specific criteria inorder to be included. Selection is based upon“green” products manufactured or constructedwith only recycled, recyclable and/orsustainable materials; environmentally-friendly production processes, or the use ofalternative sources of energy in production;and socially-responsible business practices,meaning production by indigenous peoples,the creation of viable, sustainable trades andmarkets in developing communitiesworldwide, and/or the donation of percentageof product sales to not-for-profit organizations.

Some 175 companies, representing a widerange of product categories–from jewelry tohome accessories and personal care tochildren’s products–are expected to be featuredin the display. A notable trend amongsummer 2009 applicants is the use of naturalmaterials, including leaves, flowers, stonesand plants. Notable participants include:

• The “Peony” line from Bella NotteLinens (www.bellanottelinens.com),which includes duvet covers, coverlets,shams and throw pillows, all madefrom organic cotton and linen yarns.The renewable plants are grown and

harvested without environmental toxins,and the company follows a sustainablemanufacturing process.

• Maple infant teethers from MapleLandmark, Inc. (www.maplelandmark.com), which replicate teethers usedbefore plastic versions were manufactured.They are made from responsibly harvestedhardwood maple, with no finishes, dyesor chemicals.

• Embroidered belts by Indika(www.indikaimports.com), which arewearable art pieces created by womenin Kutch, India, who make a livingby selling their traditional handi-crafts, helping them achieve economicindependence.

A full participant list, including detailedproduct descriptions, will be posted onlineat www.nyigf.com after June 30.

In addition to the exhibit, a two-part seminarprogram will provide background on“green” consumer behavior, and offersuggestions for integrating and marketingsustainable merchandise. Both sessionswill be held at the Jacob K. JavitsConvention Center, with tickets costing $20in advance and $25 onsite. Advance

registration is available online atwww.nyigf.com/programs.

On Monday, August 17, “It’s Easy BeingGreen: A Conversation with JoshDorfman, The Lazy Environmentalist” willbe presented from noon-1:30 p.m. SusanSzenasy, editor-in-chief of MetropolisMagazine, will interview Dorfman,environmental entrepreneur, mediapersonality, author and retailer. The sessionwill address easy, stylish and convenientways to “green” a business.

On Tuesday, August 18, Organic BeautyEditor-In-Chief/founding Editor RonaBerg will present “Mainstream Green…NewDirections in Organic Beauty” from noon-1:30 p.m. Berg and a panel of retail andmanufacturing experts will explore whereconsumers are getting their “green” productknowledge, what they are looking for andhow they are using this information.

NYIGF runs Saturday, August 15, throughThursday, August 20, at New York City’sJacob K. Javits Convention Center andPassenger Ship Terminal Pier 94. Some30,000 attendees from all 50 states andaround the world are expected to attend.For information and registration,visit www.nyigf.com.

Tendence 2009 Features Three Trade FairsMesse Frankfurt rings in the busiesttime of the year–the autumn andChristmas season–in midsummer whenTendence International Frankfurt AutumnFair turns Frankfurt am Main into ameeting place for the worldwide consumer-goods sector and for the design-orientedretail trade from July 3-7.

“Tendence is distinguished by anunparalleled range of products at theoptimum time. But that’s not all: unlikeany other consumer-goods fair in thesecond half of the year, Tendence standsfor seminal design, the latest trendsand valuable inspiration for the trade,”explained Nicolette Naumann, vicepresident of Messe Frankfurt.

Tendence: The Platform for the Home and GivingFor 2009, Tendence will be split intothree trade fairs, Living, Giving andCollectione, plus the Passage section.With Living and Giving, Messe Frankfurtaims to sharpen the image of Tendence asthe platform for products for the home andgiving. The focus at the design-orientedLiving trade fair (Halls 4.1, 4.2 and 6.1) ison products in the modern interior designcategory and includes accessories for thehome, as well as home textiles, pictures,frames and lighting. The Giving trade fair(Halls 3, 5.1, 5.0 and 6.0) is devoted topresents, a subject that dominates the

Advent and Christmas seasons and,therefore, almost the whole of the secondhalf of the year. The range of exhibits atGiving also includes stationery, toys, artsand crafts, candles and gourmet presents.The trade fair is rounded off by genuine andcostume jewelry, personal accessories, andbeauty and wellness products.

Collectione: Seasonal Decorations and Outdoor Articles for Big BusinessCollectione Preview Spring + Summer,which has been in Messe Frankfurt ’sportfolio of events since 2005, is also heldas a trade fair under the Tendence umbrella.At this year’s Collectione, exhibitors willpresent the trends for the coming springand summer season, 2010, for the firsttime. This part of Tendence is intended toattract top decision makers and bulk buyersfrom retail chains, department stores, thefloristry wholesale trade, DIY and home-improvement centers and garden centers.At Collectione, visitors find a completespectrum of annual decorations and gift

articles, as well as a broad range of productsfor the balcony, garden and terrace.

In the Passage section in Hall 9, overseasexhibitors present a range of homeaccessories, gift articles and products for thetable, kitchen and household.

Innovations, Trends and DesignStudio Polka from Vienna and StudioDoshi/Levien from London are the‘Personal Shoppers’ for 2009 and will go ona tour of discovery at Tendence. Visitors willbe able to see the results of their shoppingexpeditions–individual but neverthelessrepresentative cross sections of the productsto be seen at the fair–at a special trend area. A platform for up-and-coming designers atTendence is ‘Talents’. Forty young designersand students have the chance to presenttheir prototypes and small series to anaudience of international experts and tomake their first contacts.

Another promotional event, ‘Next’, is aimedat young designers who have already gainedsome working experience in the sector andnow want to get a firmer foothold. Foryoung international companies with adesign background, Next is an opportunityto intensify business contacts and becomebetter known. Examples of classical designand fresh ideas from the motherlands oftimeless design, Scandinavia, are to be foundat the ‘Nordic Design’ area.


IMUSA USA Explains How to Stock a Latin KitchenAt the International Home + HousewaresShow in March, IMUSA USA’s booth wasfilled with retailers looking for productsto satisfy Latin cooks. With 75 yearsexperience in the Latin market, IMUSAUSA prepared some guidelines to helpretailers understand how to stock theessential Latin kitchen. The following is anexcerpt from information provided byIMUSA USA.

Doral, FL – Latin cooks tend to have anextensive collection of cookware, includingmany pieces that might not be found in atypical American kitchen. A recent studyfound that Latin cooks have four regularpots and pans, four calderos (or stock pots)of varying sizes, two tamaleras (or ollas) ofvarying sizes, a tortilla maker, pressurecooker and an electric rice maker.

According to Latin cookbook author,Elsie Ramos, “IMUSA cookware isauthentic, mixing traditional Latinovalues of great home cooking with

modern concerns like convenience. Ifyou're pursuing Latin authenticity in yourkitchen, you might want to consider addingsome of the following cookware.”

• Caldero: Similar to a Dutch oven inits versatility, a caldero is usedprimarily to make rice and beans.Latin women prefer calderos madeof cast iron because they get seasonedwith use. A caldero also can be usedfor making soups, spaghetti androasts—and for frying and browning.

• Comal: A rounded griddle used towarm tortillas, cook pancakes and

sauté meats and other foods, a comalis typically made of cast iron,cast aluminum or carbon steel foreven heating.

• Electric rice maker: While mostLatin cooks admit that rice is notas tasty made in an electric ricemaker—preferring, instead, to usea caldero or saucepan—they usean electric rice maker to makelarge quantities of rice or to keep ricewarm for a long period of time.

• Molcajete:A Mexicanstone tool thatserves as a mortarand pestle for grindingvarious foods, a molcajete is consideredessential for making guacamole.

• Tamalera/olla: A tamalera (or olla),used as a stock pot or sauce potprimarily for making tamales, canrange in size from 12 to 21 quarts.Unlike a caldero, a tamalera is notused for fried recipes.

IMUSA cookware is specifically designedfor cooking Latin-style recipes, fromarroz con pollo to tortillas and every-thing in between. IMUSA offers a fullrange of cookware, accessories andserving items to make authenticHispanic cuisine at home. Visit IMUSA'sWeb site, www.imusausa.com, tosee the full range of gadgets, toolsand accessories.

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JURA-CAPRESSO’S CAFÉ PUMP ESPRESSO MACHINEJura-Capresso reaches out totoday’s consumer with the newCapresso Café Pump Espressoand Cappuccino Machine. Itfeatures a handsome new lookand a state-of-the-art design thatfits snuggly into a corner on thecounter, saving space while servingup great espresso.

The highly efficient ThermoBlockheating system offers 16 bars ofpressure to create perfect high-pressure brewed espresso. The handyself-locking filter holder has a thumbguard for safe and secure placement.The Capresso Café comes withtwo filter sieves to produce one or twothick crema espressos at a time. Aconcealed storage compartmentholds one sieve so it never gets lost. The

easy-to-use selector switch allows theuser to choose espresso/cappuccinoor steam/hot water functions. Its large48-ounce water container produces35 espressos before refilling. Suggested Retail Price: $159.99

Jura-Capresso, Inc. [tel] 800-767-3554, 201-767-3999[email] [email protected].

KITCHEN RESOURCE ADDS TO CLOER LINEKitchen Resource expands its lineof Cloer small appliances with anelegant collection of black andwhite products. These elegant newblack and white appliancescontinue the Cloer focus on design,functionality, ergonomics andintelligent features.

The Cloer company was foundedin 1898 by Casper Cloer and has

been managed in family ownershipever since. The present CEO, AchimCloer, is a fourth generation familymember. Kitchen Resourcespecializes in exclusive branddistribution of such names as Bosch,L’equip, Bamix, B/R/K and Cloer.

Kitchen Resource[tel] 800-692-6724[fax] 801-261-3235[email] [email protected]

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