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Food Network star Tyler Florence will deliverthe Sunday morning keynote address at the2009 International Home + Housewares Show,taking place March 22-24, 2009 atMcCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. Florence’skeynote speech will discuss the business ofbeing a celebrity chef.

Along with Florence, some 2,000 exhibitorsfrom over 32 countries will be showing theirnewest products; leading design experts will beconducting seminars; color gurus will beforecasting, and celebrity chefs will be cookingfor a slate of retail buyers looking to shake offthe economic problems of 2008. And,according to Phil Brandl, president,International Housewares Association (IHA),which sponsors and manages the show, earlyindicators suggest a strong showing on bothexhibitor and buyer participation.

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Tyler Florence WillGive Keynote Addressat 2009 IH+HS

by Karen Martin, Managing Editor

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AmericasMart KicksOff the 2009 ShowSeason with Success

by Karen Martin, Managing Editor

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You could hear the sigh of relief throughout thegourmet, kitchenware and tabletop sections of theJanuary market at The Atlanta InternationalGift & Home Furnishings Market® taking placeat Atlanta’s AmericasMart January 6-14, 2009.

What caused that sigh of relief? Buyers wereshopping, orders were written and chefswere cooking in the brand new gourmetdemonstration kitchen.

While final numbers for attendance were notavailable at press time, it was clear from thecrowds that the winter market had successfullywooed the gourmet industry with thereorganization of kitchenware and gourmetvendors on the 8th floor. The 8th floor becamethe hub of the market’s gourmet andkitchenware offerings with the opening of thenew 2West Wing building, which debuted atthis market. The new building providedadditional square footage for vendors and thenew gourmet demonstration kitchen.

o n t h e c ov e rNOW DESIGNSNeema Plate/Cattail Table Runner[tel] 866-253-9001www.nowdesigns.net

FISSLER USACookstar Induction Burner[tel] 888-FISSLERwww.fisslerusa.com

LODGE MANUFACTURINGPanini Press & Pan[tel] 423-837-7181www.lodgemfg.com

TERVIS TUMBLERWrap It Up Collection[tel] 800-237-6688www.tervis.com

AMERICAN INNOVATIVEKlip Vibe Timer[tel] 617-395-7891www.americaninnovative.com

TALISMAN DESIGNSCherry Chomper[tel] 877-546-7995www.talismandesigns.com

IMUSA Citrus Juicer[tel] 305-640-3000www.imusausa.com

Back Cover: Robinson Home ProductsCrock-Pots[tel]716-206-1100www.robinsonus.com

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Nikko Ceramics Renews Lease at 41 Madison

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Laurie Burns, senior vice president and director ofForty One Madison confirmed that the Japanesecompany, Nikko Ceramics, Inc., renewed its permanentshowroom lease. A manufacturer of bone china andporcelain tableware, Nikko was one of the earliestcompanies to open a showroom in the building in1978. Relocating to the 17th floor, a new floor plan isbeing designed for the space to create a flowing, openand modern feel.

Ms. Burns noted Nikko’s centennial year, celebratedthroughout 2008, garnered additional attention at retailparticularly with the unique art pieces commissioned for

the occasion. “The Nikko brand has continued to advanceits reputation for quality and design through distributionin leading department stores where it has built a successfulbone china program, especially aimed to the bridal market.”

Tage Strom, Nikko’s senior vice president of sales andmarketing said, “We want to continue our presence atForty One Madison. With all the key buyers for both ourUS retail Business and our OEM clients shopping at FortyOne Madison, it’s the only place to be in New York.”

A formal ribbon cutting during the April TabletopMarket will take place when the showroom is complete.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Component Design Northwest(CDN), The Time & Temperature Company™, signedup as a new sponsor of the Ultimate Barista Challenge,a series of events where baristi compete in fourcategories: Latte Art, Espresso Cocktail, EspressoFrappe and Brewed Coffee.

CDN is the first and only sponsor in thethermometer/timer category for this competition,which attracts more than 50,000 attendees at majorfood and hospitality shows.

“What impresses me most about CDN is that theyfully understand the powerful impact both timeand temperature have on brewing excellent coffee,extracting flavor and achieving top quality espresso.This is very forward for such a technical companyto get involved in cutting-edge barista events,”said Sherri Johns, founder of the UltimateBarista Challenge.

CDN Signs as Sponsor of Ultimate Barista Challenge

The CDN collection of specialized frothing thermometershas multiple convenience features such as a large dial thathighlights the target temperature for perfectly frothedmilk, and they are easily recalibrated to ensure the highlevel of accuracy required by professional baristi.

CDN also offers a wide range of timers which arecrucial to the barista for creating the best in espresso-based beverages.

“Coffee represents a major portion of our businesswhen we look at the many thermometers and timers wesell to commercial accounts worldwide. Sponsoring theUltimate Barista Challenge is a way for us to give backto this community while getting even closer to ourcustomers so we can stay on top of their needs,” saidJan Murtagh, president of CDN.

For more information on the Ultimate BaristaChallenge, visit www.ultimatebaristachallenge.com.

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LODGE MINI SKILLETLodge Cast Iron is introducinga 5-inch skillet and 5-inchcover to their Logic line offoundry seasoned items.The lid also fits the LodgeCounty Kettle. “Throughoutour existence we havealways stretched consumers’dollars by expanding use ofcast iron cookware in the

kitchen,” says Lodge Chairman-CEO Bob Kellermann. “Severalof our customers in therestaurant market haveasked for a miniature skilletwith a lid. We’ve had similarrequests for a lid to ourCountry Kettle. In addition,Home cooks are makingsmaller entrees, serving sidedishes for family meals or

when entertaining,” saysKellermann. “The hot and coldretention and classic style ofLodge Cast Iron create greatfood presentations.”

Lodge Manufacturing[tel] 423-837-7181[fax] 423-837-8279[email] [email protected]

TERVIS TUMBLER’S NEWEMBLEM DESIGNSContinuing on in theirtradition of having somethingfor everyone, Tervis hasexpanded their offerings ofemblems. Adding to the over500 emblems alreadyavailable to be permanentlysealed between the walls oftheir tumblers, are a widevariety of new designs.Joining the mix are a frogprince, a Chihuahua, safarianimals, tropical flowers,whimsical cupcakes andswirling designs, an alligatorstraight off the golf course(evident by the golfball in itsmouth) and much more. AllTervis Tumblers carry alifetime guarantee, arefreezer, microwave anddishwasher safe and will keepcold drinks cold and hotdrinks hot.

Tervis Tumbler[tel] 800-237-6688[fax] 941-966-6887[email] [email protected]

KITCHEN RESOURCE’SWIDE MOUTH JUICERFROM L’EQUIPThe L’Equip XL “Wide Mouth”Juicer has an extra large (3”)feeding tube that canaccommodate whole apples.The patented pulp ejectionsystem eliminates clogging.The juicer features a heavyduty universal motor whichprovides efficient juicing. Thejuicers bowl, blade and basketare made of stainless steel.Suggested Retail Price:$159.99

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By the time you receive this issue, the Super Bowl will be over,fourth-quarter results will be in and (at least south of the MasonDixon Line) you could be thinking of spring. What a lovelyword, spring.

And thoughts of spring have to include The InternationalHome + Housewares Show (IH+HS). The IH+HS in Chicago(March 22 – 24) at McCormick Place is our industry’s largestgathering, at least in the North American market. If you are inthe housewares business, you need to be at this show.

Yes, the poor economy worries us all, but the recession will not last forever, and someoptimists see an improvement as early as this summer. As this publication has proved,we are in a product driven business. The IH+HS is key for buyers of all stripes tosee, touch and evaluate new product for fall and winter of 2009/2010. This event isan investment in your business, and if at possible, attend it and work the show.

These shows also have a rejuvenating effect on attendees; I have heard it too manytimes to not comment on it. As much work as attending the show may be, you mayfind the ideas, energy and camaraderie provide a huge lift for your spirits.

So, make a plan (who to visit, what seminars to attend) and work it. Take notes, getsamples, ask everyone what’s working for them, and steal good ideas. Take the buses,skip the cabs. And, wear comfortable shoes.

See you in Chicago.

Jim McNeil, [email protected]


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I’ve just returned from the January market at AmericasMart®in Atlanta. I’ve got to say, I was relieved, impressed and hope-ful. I was relieved that there were retailers at the show, writ-ing orders. I was impressed with the new 2West Wing andthe reorganization of the gourmet vendors at the show.Finally, I was hopeful because buyers were engaged andplanning for the future.

Now, I am not, in any sense, saying the challenging times areover. In fact, on my first day at the show, I cheerfully greeted

a sales rep, who stopped by the table to pick-up a copy of Kitchenware News, withthe old “How’s it going?” She said succinctly, “I’ve had 55 stores close in the last month.”

My thoughtful, insightful comment to her was, “Yikes!”

I expected to hear more of that type of story over my three days at the market, butinstead, I saw a busy market and heard from the vendors that they were pleasedwith the traffic and the quality of the buyers.

The newly redesigned 8th floor of Building 2 and the new 2West Wing, gave energyto the market with events centered around the new gourmet demonstration kitchen.Celebrity chefs played to huge, standing room only crowds, and vendors demonstratedthe newest products in the kitchen outfitted with Viking appliances.

AmericasMart was my first show of the year. At the end of January, I headed to NewYork International Gift Fair, then to the International Home + Housewares Show.With my experience at AmericasMart, I am now really looking forward to these shows,to see more signs of life and to hear how retailers are adapting to the buying habitsof consumers in 2009.

Karen Martin, [email protected]

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n e w s o nAustralian lifestyle brand MOZI hits theU.S., showcasing their designs and productsthrough retailer Anthropologie. Founded inAugust 2005 by sisters Camilla and OliviaTipler, the MOZI brand is inspired by aculmination of their childhoods andgrowing up in Australia. MOZI hasbecome a key force throughout Australia,New Zealand and Asia (supplying over 300stores) and more recently throughout theUK. MOZI designs use a fusion of colorand theme to create an array of productsfrom aprons and soaps to laptop sleevesand iPod covers. Anthropologie is currentlystocking the perfumed candles and soapsfrom the Casablanca and Secret Gardencollections. MOZI stocks a variety ofproduct categories including: accessories(iPod covers, laptop sleeves and tote bags),bathroom items (soaps, candles, handcreams and shower caps), kitchen items(oven mitts, aprons, pot holders, olive oildecanters and tea towels) and stationeryitems (mouse pads, gift cards and wrappingpaper). For more info on the brand, pleasego to www.mozi.com.au.

For 2009, Wilton Armetale pushes intonew categories and expands collectionsfeaturing their top-selling patterns. New forthe 2009 market is the release of Flutes &Pearls Glassware, following the successfullaunch of Reggae glassware in August. Thecompany is also releasing a plain stemwarecollection to use with any china or flatwarepattern combination. “As we grow ourproduct strength, the company is tappinginto new markets where the brand has notpursued, however the brand awareness isthere,” comments Wilton ArmetaleCompany President Ken Lefever. “Wiltonwill continue on the path of releasing highquality glassware and ceramics tocomplement the alternative metal line ofproducts. The consumer is looking for thetrust that comes from the brand as well asthe high-design and functionality.” Toupdate the current product line catalog,the company released a supplement sectionshowing all of the new patterns, items andpricing. The supplement and new productcollections were available during theJanuary tradeshows across the country.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. appointedMarshall A. Croom to senior vice presidentand chief risk officer (CRO), effectiveJanuary 31. He reports to Chairman andCEO Robert A. Niblock. In his new role,Croom will provide oversight and directionfor the management of all material risksacross the company, including EnterpriseRisk Management, Workers Compensation,Loss Prevention, Safety, Internal Audit,Quality Assurance and Global TradeServices. "Marshall is a seasoned leaderand will do an outstanding job overseeingthis important function for Lowe's,” saidNiblock. “His strong background infinance and accounting, along with morethan 11 years of Lowe's corporate andoperational experience, will be a tremendousasset as he partners with the leadershipteam to ensure Lowe's achieves itsstrategic vision, having fully consideredboth risks and rewards.”

The 2009 collection of foodservice suppliesfrom American Metalcraft is now availablein the company's new product catalog. The

212 page catalog represents thecollaboration of culinary artists and foodphotographers to portray an expanding lineof products from American Metalcraft.The introductory spread details more than150 new products, from HammeredCopper Mesa™ Chafers to Color HandlePizza Cutters, that American Metalcraftwill be marketing in 2009. Buyers willalso find Cast Iron Individual ServingPots, Triangle Griddle, Gun MetalElevation Station, Stainless Steel MilkCarton Creamers, Satin Finish &Hammered Fry Cups, and new basketsexclusive to American Metalcraft like theLoop-D-Loop, Rectangular Grid andZorro Baskets. Additional highlightsinclude Serving Boards with PorcelainSauce Cups, a new line of Bamboo Bowls& Platter, more Porcelain and CeramicPresentation Pieces and an expansion inHammered and Muddled Trays andBowls. The 2009 American MetalcraftCatalog is ready for distribution. Visitwww.amnow.com, email [email protected] call 800-333-9133 for information.

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SPICE RATCHET “NEW YORK” MILLSABS+PC material give the“New York” spice mill fromSpice Ratchet maximumdurability. The mills are dish-washer safe. You can organ-ize your spice cabinet withthis custom size of mill and fillwith herbs and seasoning.The Spice Ratchet mecha-nism’s back and forth oper-ation also performs equallywell when operated by left-handed persons.

Spice Ratchet MIlls[tel] [email protected]

ZYLISS LETTUCE KNIFEZyliss has revamped thierlettuce knife! Their popularlettuce knife features aserrated translucent blade.The knife will be offered ingreen, red and yellow. Theblade is ideal for cutting notonly lettuce but brownies

and other baked goodsand is safe for use oncoated cookware. Suggested Retail Price: $3.99

DKB Household[tel] [email protected]

NOW DESIGNS’ CATTAIL COLLECTIONSNow Designs introduces theCattail linens and dishescollections. This fluid designfeatures flowing cattails andswimming fish in calmingorganic hues. The collectionincludes teatowels, mini-tuffetcushions, a table runner, ovenmitts, mugs and plates.Suggested Retail Prices: $33 - table runner, $22 - mini-tuffet, $8 - tea towel, $6 - mug, $7 - dessert plate

Now Designs[tel] 866-253-9001[fax] 604-255-6151www.nowdesigns.net


Teas Etc, a female-owned importer ofspecialty, direct trade teas, opened a newshowroom at Atlanta’s AmericasMart,in the new gourmet floor in the newBuilding 2 West Wing.

“I am thrilled about the new location andbeing on the innovative new Gourmetfloor, a terrific concept that has been beau-tifully designed by the Mart,” said BethJohnston, owner of Teas Etc. “The freshidea of combining various products on onefloor, I believe, gives us access to a broaderrange of gourmet buyers that we mightnot have touched in a typical set up. Inaddition to increasing our overall visibil-ity it allows us the opportunity to show-case our market niche, premium privatelabel tea products,” adds Johnston.

To celebrate the opening the companyhosted several special events during theJanuary market including a Tea TastingPresentation in the new 8th floor demokitchen. Attendees had the opportunityto learn from Johnston, a highly sought-after industry expert,and to taste a hand-ful of rare, limited harvest teas. Johnstonshared tea facts and demonstrated the valueand quality of specialty tea and why itdiffers from typical tea. She discussed whatis driving current tea industry growth andhow buyers large and small could profitfrom the trend.

The company also hosted a MarTEAnicocktail party where guests were servedhors d’oeuvres and tea cocktails demon-strating the versatility and main streamallure of teas.

Teas Etc is headquartered in West PalmBeach, Fla. with a satellite office inShanghai, China. The company is USDAcertified organic, manufactures a completecollection of gift sets, samplers and glasstea ware. They provide various levels ofprivate label services for buyers large andsmall. Teas Etc is the only female ownedcompany to have a winning entry at the2008 World Tea Championship, withfive other entries being award a top fivefinalist rating.

For more information on the new show-room, Teas Etc’s products and services orBeth Johnston, please contact the office at800-832-1126 or visit www.teasetc.com

Teas Etc Opens New Showroom at AmericasMart® in Atlanta

Shelburne Falls, Mass. – Unlike manycompanies, Lamson & Goodnow didn’thave to rethink their manufacturingprocess to reduce their environmentalimpact. The Massachusetts cutlerycompany has used the Deerfield River topower its factory since 1837. In the early1900s, the energy of the river washarnessed via hydroelectric power planton its property, and to this day provides100 percent of the energy used at Lamson& Goodnow, pre-grid. According to BrainHayes, VP of Sales at Lamson &Goodnow, “The Deerfield River poweredthe factory’s horizontal water wheels usedin forging, grinding, polishing and woodshops until the hydro plant was installedin 1912.”

“Although turning on the lights requireslittle effort from us, I still marvel at thesimplicity of our system and feel a connec-tion to our history and at the same timeour future as I look out the window see thewaterfalls and know that its energy is fuel-ing our factory directly,” said Hayes. “We’rereaping environmental and cost benefitspassed down to us by the foresight of the

founding fathers of Lamson & Goodnow.”

Recycled MaterialsLamson & Goodnow converted all thedomestic sourcing of raw steel used tomanufacture stamped tools and cutlery to90 percent recycled steel. According toHayes, the recycled steel has the exactsame alloy blend as newly manufacturedsteel, so the tools and cutlery manufacturedfrom the recycled steel functions preciselyas it always has yet it contain 90 percentpost-consumer recycled material. Thedifference in cost between new and recy-cled steel is negligible, and the product isproven. Lamson & Goodnow recycles 100percent of its scrap from both its stamp-ing and grinding processes, and thecompany requires suppliers to certify thatthe steel is recycled.

Lamson & Goodnow has been manufac-turing cutlery and kitchen tools in theUnited States since 1837. It is the oldestcontinually operated cutlery manufacturerin the U.S. For more information, pleasecall Lamson & Goodnow at 800-872-6564or email [email protected].

Lamson & Goodnow Builds on Historic Approach to Sustainability

CLOSTER, N.J. – Jura-Capresso hasexpanded its space with a new permanentshowroom at AmericasMart® in Atlanta todemonstrate and display its extensive lineof Jura-Capresso automatic coffee centersand Capresso coffee makers, espressomachines, grinders, water kettles and otherkitchen electrics. The 160-square-footshowroom will be open to buyers duringshows and by appointment, and it will alsobe used for special events and store person-nel trainings as part of the company’scommitment to training for its retailers.

The Jura-Capresso space is located in theSynergy Sales Showroom, Room #871A inBuilding 2, West Wing, which is devoted

to gourmet housewares.

“This expanded space gives us a prime loca-tion to exhibit our complete line and toconduct more demonstrations, which is ourforte in selling our ultimate product bene-fits. We invite buyers to visit our new Atlantashowroom for a cup of their favorite brewthat demonstrates the true bean-to-cup expe-rience,” said David Shull, vice president ofsales and marketing for Jura-Capresso.

To learn more about Jura-Capresso,visit www.capresso.com. For informationon the new Jura-Capresso showroomin Atlanta, contact Gene Markham at407-647-6621.

Jura-Capresso Adds New Showroom at AmericasMart®

New York, N.Y. – Laurie Burns, seniorvice president, director of Forty OneMadison, announced a new post, BuyerServices Representative, has been createdfor the building and has been filled bySarah Wainberg, effective January 12.

“Bringing Sarah on board gives us theopportunity to build on services we canprovide to buyers, both visible and invis-ible, especially during the tabletop and

gift shows. Sarah is a seasoned eventmanagement professional, having overseenthe largest division of the New YorkInternational Gift Fair for over eightyears. Her experience makes her uniquelyqualified to ensure all buyers’ needs aremet when they are planning their trip toForty One Madison or when they are herein the building.”

Wainberg graduated from Hamilton

College with a BA in Psychology and hasstudied at NYU’s School of ContinuingProfessional Studies. She is a member ofthe New York Junior League and active incommunity service including volunteerwork at the Martha Stewart Center forLiving at Mount Sinai Hospital.

She will be available at the front lobbydesk and can be contacted directly [email protected].

Forty One Madison Creates New Position –Buyer Services Representative

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AMCO HOUSEWORKS STAINLESS STEEL BARWAREAmco Houseworks is adding more than30 new stainless steel barware, prep andserve items. A comprehensive selection ofsleek contemporary bar items includes anice bucket, wine chiller, cocktail shakers,serving tray and cocktail picks. Eightdifferent stylish Forks and Spreaders willserve up perfectly on every table for anyoccasion. Also added is a collection ofhighly polished, individual sized stainlesssteel condiment cups, sauce boats, bowlsand dishes equally suited for behindthe scenes or tabletop use. Items in thisline are dishwasher safe. Most of the newproducts are available in sets containingfrom two to six.

Amco Houseworks[tel] [email protected]

AMERICAN METALCRAFT SHAKERSAmerican Metalcraft offers more than 25styles of Salt & Pepper Shakers. Fromtraditional glass shakers with stainless steelmushroom caps to wooden pepper millsto simple white ceramic designs tostainless steel styles, there's something forevery restaurant or foodservice operation.In 2009 the company also introduces Salt& Pepper Racks that are available intwo different finishes, chrome or black.Featured here are three new shaker stylesthat blend polished and brushed stainlesssteel into interesting designs: tiny 2-oz.cubes, wavy towers and puzzle pieces.

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

ZAK DESIGNS CONFETTI LINE IN BLACK & REDZak is adding two new colors ofConfetti, a line of products made withrecycled melamine. The red and blackConfetti line features the popular 4pc.nesting bowl set in three different colorconfigurations – all red, all black anda red/black combination. Zak is alsoincluding as part of the new line anextra large serve bowl and a 14” roundserve tray in both red and black.

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

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CASAFINA’S ARABESQUE STONEWARECasafina launches an addition totheir Casa Stone® Fine PortugueseStoneware Collection with theintroduction of Arabesque. The reliefpattern wraps around each piecein an elegant asymmetrical design.Arabesque place settings and mostserveware pieces are available inCream, White, Maize and Seafoamwith a patina hand applied tothe relief and the edge-line. Thereare 17 items in the collectionincluding the four-piece placesetting.Suggested Retail Price: $100 - place setting

Casafina[tel] [email protected]

TWIST’S DISH DUMPLINGTWIST, a Boulder-based natural andeco-friendly household cleaning toolscompany, launched four newproducts in January. TWIST's newcleaning tools include the DishDumpling, a dye-free, biodegradablesponge packed in an agavewrapper; the Loofah Scrubby, a gentledye-free, biodegradable spongecompletely covered with a superscrubby loofah; the Ravioli Scrubby, ahemp burlap pouch filled with a dye-free, biodegradable sponge; and theSponge Blossoms, small and handysponges that grow to full-size spongesjust by adding water. In addition tothe new cleaning tools, TWIST updated

products from its existing line -including new sizes of the NakedSponge as well as dye-free versions ofall products.

TWIST[tel] 303-443-9953www.twistclean.com

Design Flanders, an organizationpromoting designers, design and the public use of design in the Flemish Region of Belgium, awarded the 2008Henry van de Velde Label to the BakePorter™ Bakeware Line by PrepCo™which is exclusively distributed by RestonLloyd Ltd.

Since 2006 Design Flanders invitesFlemish companies to submit entries forthis competition. A jury of designers anddesign journalists select the best productsfrom various product categories based onauthenticity, innovation, creativity as wellas value added features. The juryannounces the selection of Henry van deVelde Label winners in October each year.

In January the products are exhibited forthe public at the Flemish State Parliament.

The award is named after Henry van deVelde (1865-1957), a Belgian artist anddesigner who later in his career focused onapplied arts and architecture. Born inBelgium, van de Velde lived and workedin Germany, including at the famousBauhaus, France, Switzerland and theNetherlands. He designed memorials,theatres in Cologne and Paris, privatehomes and the University Library inGhent, Belgium. Van de Velde was one ofthe most important pioneers of the ‘ArtNouveau’ Style in the 20th century.

The Bake Porter™ Line was designed by

Bake Porter™ by PrepCo™ is Awarded the Henry van de Velde Label

Enthoven Associates of Antwerp, Belgiumand entered into the 2008 contest.

This year, 155 entries initially competedfor the Label. After reviewing thesubmissions 42 designs made it to the 2nd

round where functionality, ergonomics andoverall design were being evaluated.Following detailed review the Jury decidedto award the Henry van de Velde Label2008 to 15 products, covering categoriessuch as furniture, household products aswell as industrial products with a strongconsumer use aspect.

The Award Ceremony was held on Jan. 13,2009 at the Flemish State Parliament inBrussels. From Jan. 14 to Feb. 28, 2009 thepublic will be able to view the winningentries. This is the 2 recognition in 2008for the Bake Porter™ after being a finalistfor the Gourmet Gold Awards at the 2008Gourmet Housewares Show.

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CUISINART’S PROGRAMMABLE SLOW COOKERThe Cuisinart Programmable SlowCooker (model no. PSC-350) is a 3.5-quart unit designed with digitaltechnology and touchpad controls.Cuisinart’s new slow cooker has anoval ceramic cooking pot that canbe removed from the base so thedish can be prepared the night

before, stored in the refrigerator andset to cook the next morning. Oncethe dish has been prepared, it canbe served in the same pot at thekitchen table. The cooking pot is alsostick-resistant and can go directlyinto the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

Slow cooking utilizes low heat overa period of time to cook ingredients

while also blending flavors andspices. One of the advantages ofthe slow cooking method is theability to bring out the natural juicesof meats, poultry and vegetables,while sealing in the nutrients. It alsodoes wonders for long-simmeredsoups. Another nutritional benefit isthe fact that slow cooking requireslittle or no fat. In addition, the

process allows inexpensive cuts ofmeat to be tenderized effortlesslywhile cooking.Suggested Retail Price: $59.95

Cuisinart[tel] 800-726-6247[fax] 203-975-4660[email] [email protected]

FUNNY APRON’S WINE SNOB APRONThe Funny ApronCompany’s Wine SnobApron is generously cutand is one-size-fits-all. Themachine washable apronis made of 65/35 poly-cotton twill. The FunnyApron Company hasseveral other “barware”themed aprons includingslogans covering martinis,cosmopolitans, margaritas,beer and wine.Suggested Retail Price:$21.95

The Funny ApronCompany™[tel] [email protected]


MOMO PANACHE’S HAPPY HOUR LINEGlassware is the core of the MoMoPanache product line, but theyalso offer an expanding range ofcoordinating serveware and accessoryitems, including hostess aprons. Allproducts are handcrafted. HappyHour is the name of their newest line.Happy Hour is a new Innovation inbottle stoppers – a cordial glass &

bottle stopper, all in one! These stoppersare mouthblown, cut and handpaintedcordial stoppers in bright, translucentcolors – martini, flute, balloon and wingshape cordials with stopper base andglass stand. One in a gift box. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99

MoMo Panache[tel] 978-825-9114www.momopanache.com

ENRICO’S SIAM RUSTICS COLLECTIONEnrico Products introduced three newproduct categories for 2009: SiamRustics, Jungle Driftwood and CarvedMango Wood. All their new productscome from reclaimed and renewablematerials found in the tropical areasof Northern Thailand. The Siam Rusticsline, pictured, features a variety ofhand crafted accent trays and artisticpicture frames created from locallyreclaimed materials such as teak andredwood. The source wood for theseproducts, with its naturally antiquedand weathered finish, give thesepieces their rustic appearance.

Enrico Products[tel] 866-566-9876[email] [email protected]

JESSIE STEELE’S NEW APRONSThe Bib Gigi Summer Lemons is oneof the newest aprons from JessieSteele. These original textiles aredesigned in house by Jessie Steele.The Bib Gigi Summer Lemons is anew take on the traditional chefapron. The designers modified thecut to be much more flattering andplaced the print on a super softcotton linen blend to retain thenostalgic look of the print. Theapron also comes with a superabsorbent terry towel that easilyhangs from an attached button.The wide side pocket also allowsthe wearer to store recipe cards orcell phones.

Jessie Steele, INC.[tel] 510-204-0991[email] [email protected]

LOLLIPOPTREE’S RASPBERRYGINGER TERIYAKI SAUCERaspberries and fresh ginger arecombined with soy sauce andspices in this new grilling sauce from LollipopTree. Appropriate for glazing chicken, fish,pork, or as adressing for noodle salad. TheRaspberry Ginger Teriyaki Grilling &Glazing Sauce can also be atasty spread for sandwiches andburgers, or an accent for stews andvegetable dishes.Suggested Retail Price: $8

LollipopTree[tel] 800-842-6691[email] [email protected]

MAMA SAYS, “NO MORE FROZEN PIZZA!”Mama Says, “No More Frozen Pizza!”was developed by two busy momswhose kids kept calling home fromcollege or their first apartments askingfor recipes and cooking tips. Thecollection of 24 laminated recipecards, packaged in a retro-styledpizza box, offers new cooks a hip,accessible culinary companion tohelp them find their way in thekitchen. Each recipe card has anattractive, inviting yet attainablephoto of the prepared dish. Therecipes for main dishes, sides andsalads are designed for new cooksages 18-25 who have adventurouspalates but need simple, easy-tofollow, affordable recipes that willencourage them to cook healthfullyand deliciously.Suggested Retail Price: $18.99

Mama Says, “No More Frozen Pizza!”[tel] 404-252-0012[email] [email protected]

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ENCLUME’S RACK IT UP!Enclume's introductionof RACK IT UP!, thecompany's opening pricepoint pot rack collection,has received high praisefrom retailers, especiallyfor its ease of installationusing DRYWALL anchorsthat can hold hundreds of

pounds. No joist or studs areneeded to ensure strong,safe installation. Developedfrom consumer focusgroups, the Oval andBookshelf models shownare just two of 10 stylesdesigned for the variety ofspaces and places typicalof smaller kitchens, condos,

town homes andapartments. Suggested Retail Price:$124.98

Enclume[tel] 360-385-6100[fax] 360-385-6156[email] [email protected]

LINDEN SWEDEN’SBUCKETS WITH LIDSLinden Sweden, Inc. hasadded lids to their fine line of18/8 stainless steel buckets.Designed with function inmind, these stainless steelbuckets feature a flat handlethat prevents pressure onyour hands when you lift,carry, or pour. The bucketbody is of one-piececonstruction with no placefor bacteria to hide as thosewith welded mounts. Theycan be sanitized for use inrestaurant kitchens or evenin the hospital surgery room.Masterfully constructed foryears of use, these durablebuckets and lids are ideal forthe home.

The buckets with lids are ahandy household item. Putthe dried pet food in abeautiful bucket in yourkitchen, use it as an icebucket for serving wine, starta compost bucket in yourkitchen, or haul buckets andbuckets of stuff anywhere.Stainless is easy to clean andwill continue to look goodeven after years of use.“Attractive enough as a vaseyet durable enough for thosetough household jobs!” saysJens Sorensen, president ofLinden Sweden, Inc. Thebuckets are available inseveral sizes with or withoutbottom bands—7 qt. to 16 qt. Suggested Retail Price: $65-$135 - Buckets, Lids - $20-$32

Linden Sweden, Inc.[tel] 952-465-0052[fax] [email protected]


AMERICASMART (cont. from page 1)Krista Jenkins, National Sales Manager forR.S.V.P. International, was very pleased withthe buyer turnout and the new 8th floorarrangement. When asked about the hotitems at the show, Jenkins said, “Ourcomposting products are a growing categoryfor us. People are composting not just becauseof a desire to practice conservation, butbecause composting has become mandatoryin parts of the country. We’ll be coming outout with an even bigger composter in March.”

Jenkins noted, “The basics are what’s sellingat this market. I’ve noticed that people with‘home lifestyle’ stores are moving moretoward kitchen basics because consumers arelooking for gadgets and cleaning products.”Jenkins was also pleased that Chef MaryMoore used the R.S.V.P. Onion Goggles inher demonstration of All-Clad cookware.

Fissler’s Marketing Director, Chris Wert wasalso pleased with what he saw at the market.Unlike many companies, “We’re still seeinggrowth in our sales, as we build our brand herein the U.S. We still have growth potential.”Wert pointed to Fissler’s online sales as adefinite high point. Their online orders forpressure cookers have really grown. For 2009Fissler will introduce an induction burner andwok. To capitalize on their growth potential,Wert confirmed that Fissler will double theirbooth size at the 2009 International Home +Housewares Show in March.

Gourmet Demonstration Kitchen Chefs such as Tyler Florence, Rocco Dispiritoand Mary Moore, gave the new Vikingappliances in the Gourmet DemonstrationKitchen a workout. Playing to standing roomonly crowds, the chefs cooked, talked cookingphilosophy and answered questions.

The vendors surrounding the kitchen werepleased - saying that the demonstrationsbrought in the crowds and created excitement.The chef ’s also had some informal commentsabout products they like to use. Lodgecookware was a winner from Dispirito’sdemonstration, as the Chef pointed out whyhe loved cooking with cast iron, mentioningthe Lodge brand specifically.

New CompaniesAs with any show, the hunt for newcompanies is a part of the experience, andAmericasMart did not disappoint thebuyers. “Mama Says” was one of the newcompanies at the show. Owner Iris Feinbergexplained, “Our product Mama Says ‘NoMore Frozen Pizza’ was conceived by twomoms whose kids continually called homefor recipes.” Feinberg and her businesspartner and fellow mom developed theproduct which consists of 24 laminatedrecipe cards, packaged in a pizza box.

In the Gourmet Temporaries, Karen & NancyHomemade Goodies were making their firstappearance at the show, as was a new spicecompany, Mumbo-Jumbo [no-nonsenseseasoning]. Karen & Nancy are sisters lookingto make their way into the gourmet business

with Golden Caramels, Dark ChocolateCaramels and Gourmet Biscotti Bites.

Mumbo-Jumbo got its start in October 2008.This brand new company is the baby of aformer real estate professional, Perri Suggett,with her partners Jeremy Fare and Corey Lowe.AmericasMart was their first national show,and they already had an elevator pitch ready.Suggett explained, “We were riding the elevatorwith someone from Southern Living, so westayed on the elevator and made our pitch.”

HopeShelley Richardson from Elmwood Inn FineTeas, summed up her experience at theAmericasMart’s Winter Market with amessage of hope.

“The first day at the market, we thoughtthe crowd was really good. I did not hearnegative comments about the economy. Ithink the people attending the show werehopeful. We know some of our customershad challenging fourth quarters, but therewas a great sense of hope with the buyers thatwe’ve seen. I feel it myself. We’re grateful thatwere were able to maintain our sales in thefourth quarter, and we are looking to thefuture with that same sense of hope.”

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AmericasMart: Snapshots of People at the Market

1) Candice Gohn from J.K. Adams showed the new FSCCertified Boards.

2) Krista Jenkins, R.S.V.P. International was pleased withBuyer turnout at the winter market.

3) Lori Brodack showed All-Clad products to the gourmetbuyers on the 8th floor.

4) Theo Prins displayed the new Nutritional Scale from Escali.5) Tervis Tumbler’s Crew at the Booth on Sunday morning.6) Sharon Burns helped buyers write orders for her oven mitts.7) Donna Andonian posed in front of April Cornell patterns.8) Kasperzak Sales Reps posed for a photo after a long day.

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IH+HSCAPRESSO’S 4-CUP ESPRESSO & CAPPUCCINO MACHINEThe Capresso 4-Cup Espresso &Cappuccino machine features anexclusive Coffee/Steam Selectorthat makes it simple to control bothbrewing and steaming, whileallowing the user to adjust coffeestrength to their own personal taste.This high-tech machine is fast,producing two to four cappuccinosor lattes in less than five minutes.For perfect steam or froth withoutthe fuss, the innovative SwivelFrother takes only seconds to steamor froth large or small amounts ofmilk. An adjustable steam output

allows the user to further customizetheir drink.

This compact machine has an easy toclean, removable drip tray anda dishwasher-safe carafe. A safetyboiler cap with built-in valve anda convenient filter holder with thumbguard add to the machine’sconvenience and utility. Availablefor shipment April, 2009.Suggested Retail Price: $59.99

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

CDN’S DIGITAL TEA THERMOMETERCapitalize on the tea trend with thenew Digital Tea Thermometer& Timer (TT1) from ComponentDesign Northwest (CDN). Taking theguesswork out of brewing tea, thisunit is pre-programmed for precisionbrewing of 18 types of loose, ball orbagged tea, with a choice of eightdifferent brew strengths.

Because tea encompasses a worldof flavors, the CDN Digital TeaThermometer and Timer featureseasy-to-use settings for black, green,

herbal, earl grey, fruit, darjelling,jasmine, and white teas. It can alsobe custom programmed forcreative tea concoctions orindividual tastes.

An instant read-out shows timeand temperature during steeping,and an alert sounds when thetemperature is ideal and flavor is atits peak. Its 4-inch stainless steelstem can be placed in a teacup,mug or teapot to measure watertemperature and brewing time. Alarge easy-to-read display shows

type of tea, ideal temperature,desired tea strength and targetbrew time as well as currentbrew time and temperature. Theunit measures temperature from30 to 230°F (1 - 110°C), easilyswitching from Fahrenheit to Celsiuswith a push of a button, foradded functionality. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99

Component Design Northwest[tel] [email protected]

SMITH ABRASIVES’ COUNTER SAFE DELUXE KNIFE & SCISSORS SHARPENER Smith's Counter Safe Deluxe Knife andScissors Sharpener is specificallydesigned to sharpen the finest cutlery,as well as right or left-handed scissors.This unit has an exclusive flip downcounter guard to protect tablesand countertops from damageduring sharpening. Plus ,this manual

sharpener offers coarse and finesharpening slots for both knivesand scissors. The knife sharpenerfeatures carbide blades for quickedge setting and triangular shapedceramic stones for final edge honing.Because of the ceramic stonesspecial shape, they can be used onboth straight or serrated blades. Thecarbide blades and ceramic stonesuse pre-set sharpening angles to get

the proper sharpening angle andguaranteed results every time yousharpen your knife. The scissorssharpener uses a patented “floating”ceramic rod that adjusts to fit theprecise bevel of the blades.

Smith Abrasives, Inc.[tel] 501-321-2244 [email protected]

IHA (cont. from page 1)Main Event- New ProductsNew product is the main event at the showwith exhibitors arranged in four majororganizational themes: dine + design,wired + well, clean + contain and globalcrossroads. A preview of new productsto be introduced at the show followthis article.

Culinary HeadlinersAs with previous years, one ofthe highlights of the show will becooking demonstrations in the CookingTheater. Located in the GourmetDistrict (GOHO) of dine + design, theCooking Theatre will feature presentationsfrom Celebrity Chefs on all three daysof the show. On Sunday, Rocco DiSpirito,Tyler Florence, Todd English, DavidTutera, Morimoto, Akasha Richmond,Suvir Saran, Stephanie Izard, AnnaGetty and Nathan Lippy will appear.On Monday, Jason Wilson, ReneeBehnke/Andrews McMeel, MichelleBernstein, Paula Deen, The HeartyBoys, Michael Symon, Rick Bayless,Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai, GaleGand, Tre Wilcox and David Burkewill appear. On Tuesday, appearances

by Chris Smith, Jason Handelman,Peter Robertson and Jon-Antony roundout the show.

2009 Color PalettesColor changes everything in thehousewares industry. Each year, LeeEiseman, the housewares industry colorczar, presents a color forecast at theIH+HS. Her 2010 forecast will bepresented on Monday at noon. Eisemanin coordination with Pantone ColorWatchfocuses on eight color palettes representingthe strongest home furnishings trendsfor 2010. The philosophy behind each ofthe eight color palettes is based onextensive consumer research as well asinterpretations of current cultural, socialand environmental influences.

Design SeminarsThe Housewares Design Theatre scheduleincludes 19 different seminars over theshow’s three days. While all the seminarsare aimed at helping the retailer buildbusiness, environmental sustainability is amajor theme. Classes will be 50 minuteslong and take place in the Design Theatre,located outside Lakeside Hall. All seminarsare free of charge.

The Design Directions: Going Greendisplay will feature the latest examplesof sustainable packaging and use ofeco-friendly materials in product design.Video presentations and samples ofselected products as well as design expertswill be available.

Housewares Charity Foundation GalaFor 2009 the Housewares CharityFoundation will honor Tim Adams ofMacy’s Home Store with the LifetimeHumanitarian award. Lyn Kirby, of UltaSalon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. willreceive a Creativity Leadership Award.The awards will be presented at the annualgala, with the Breast Cancer ResearchFoundation as the recipient of thefoundation’s 2009 fundraising efforts.

Global Innovator AwardsThe Global Innovator Awards (gia) willrecognize 22 housewares retailers frommore than 20 countries for “exceptionalretailing excellence and superior visualmerchandising.” The gia showcase willdisplay some of the merchandisingtechniques of these retailers. A Sundayevening award ceremony will selectfive retailers for additional awards.

New Childcare ServicesIHA will be offering childcare servicesfor the first time through a partnershipwith KiddieCorp. The program willaccommodate children ages 1-year through12-years-old. Available on show daysonly, the service will be located atthe McCormick Place complex. Moreinformation about the service can be foundon the Web site at www.housewares.org.

Online ToolsThe IH+HS offers online tools to helporganize attendees’ time on the show floor.The Online Show Planner allows users toset up a personal file to locate exhibitors,products, events and seminars whilecreating a custom map of the show floor.BuyerConnect will help buyers rememberwhat booths they visited. Exhibitors willscan buyers badges. After the show, buyerswill receive a link to a listing of all thebooths that they visited, facilitating post-show follow-up.

The latest announcements on events, seminarsand chef appearances can be found atwww.housewares.org.

PRODUCTPREVIEW


FULL CIRCLE NEW LINE OF CLEANING PRODUCTSFull Circle is fresh on the housewaresscene and set to launch their fullline of sustainable cleaning tools atthe 2009 International Home +Housewares Show in Chicago. FullCircle maintains that consumersshould not have to sacrifice form andfunction in order to become greenerconsumers. To fulfill this mission, thecompany developed its very ownmaterial. After a year of research theycreated Bonterra, a polymer madefrom cellulose and starch, both plant-based fibers. According to thecompany, not only does this allow theproducts to be composted, ratherthan end up in a landfill, but itminimizes, or in some cases fullyeliminates, the use of petroleum.Their line of sustainable cleaning toolsfor the home includes brushes withbamboo handles and replaceable,compostable heads, as well asfully bio-based and biodegradablesponges and towels.

KUHN RIKON’S NEW CORN ZIPPER Kuhn Rikon’s Corn Zipper zips thecorn right off the cob and right intothe bowl. Easier than using a knife, theCorn Zipper features a patentedblade that cleanly and safely removesthree or four rows at a time. It payshomage to America’s favoritevegetable with its fun green andyellow corn design in polypropelyne,with a soft overmold of yellow kernels.This new-generation Corn Zipper buildson the technology of Kuhn Rikon’sOriginal Corn Zipper. The new modelbrings color and design flair to thishandy tool, making it a merchandisingfocal point at retail. This dishwasher-safe tool comes with a blade sheathfor safe storage. Suggested Retail Price: $12

Kuhn Rikon[tel] 800-662-5882[fax] 415-924-0115[email] [email protected]

LINDEN SWEDEN’S CONICAL STRAINERLinden Sweden, Inc. introduces thenew generation of Jonas ConicalStrainer featuring extra high strainingcapacity. The number of holes morethan doubles the straining capacitywithout jeopardizing Jonas’ well-known strength and hygiene. Theholes are slightly smaller offering afiner straining.

Jonas conical strainers were designedand developed with feedbackfrom professional chefs. Produced inSweden of high quality 18/10 stainless

steel, these conical strainers arecreated with stability and durabilityin mind offering years of use. Easy toclean and designed to hang overpots for ease of use. Seven sizes areavailable: 5.25", 6.75", 7.5", 8.25", 9", 97/8" and 10 5/8". The strainers carry a25-year warranty. Also available is awood cone-shaped pestle designedto fit the conical strainers. Suggested Retail Price: $20-$52

Linden Sweden, Inc.[tel] 952-465-0052[email] [email protected]

Full Circle[tel] 732-993-5572[email] [email protected]


t o m a r k e tAmbiente Offers Business ProgramMesse Frankfurt will offer a newbusiness development program aimed atsuppliers capable of handling large-scale projects such as business hotels,wellness facilities and health centers.The new program, Contract BusinessPartners, will be available at Ambiente,which takes place February 13-17.

According to Messe Frankfurt, 473exhibitors have already registered asContract Business Partners. Theyinclude names such as Alessi, AnthologieQuartett, Bormioli, Chilewich, CarlMertens, Dibbern, Florian SchulzLicht + Objekt, Seibel Designpartner,MBM Münchner Boulevard, O Living,Ritzenhoff Breker, Rocco, Rössle,Stefanie Hering and Scholtissek.

In addition to their entry in the mainsection of the official Ambientecatalogue, these companies will belisted as Contract Business Partners ina special section. From January, visitorswill also be able to find them viathe exhibitor search system on theAmbiente homepage.

This initiative is aimed at trade visitorssuch as architects, interior decorators forthe contract business, hoteliers andproject managers. Before coming to thefair, visitors can identify the exhibitorsthey need to contact. During the fair,signs marking the stands of ContractBusiness Partners will make themreadily identifiable. The purpose of the

program is to increase the opportunitiesfor professional matchmaking in thisfield of business.

Ambiente expects to attract around140,000 trade visitors and 4,600exhibitors from all over the world toFrankfurt Fair and ExhibitionCentre. The fair is organized in threemajor events – Dining, Giving andLiving. Dining features tableware,kitchen and household sectors with glass,porcelain, ceramic, cutlery, kitchenarticles, housewares and small electricalappliances. Giving covers the gamut fromoriginal gift articles, accessories,products for children and fast-movingitems to collectors' items, jewellery andhandicrafts. Living features home andlife style products including furniture forindoors and outdoors, holistic homeconcepts, new accessories, textiles,luminaries and wall decorations.

For further information, go towww.messefrankfurt.com.

Spring Fair International 2009 Announces AwardsThe Spring Fair Awards will be announcedat Spring Fair International 2009, oneEurope’s largest trade fairs taking place inBirmingham, England, from February 1-5.

The Short List and Winners of theinaugural Spring Fair Awards Showcasewill be on display in the piazza (betweenHalls 2 and 4). The winners will beannounced on Monday, February 2, bythe high profile line-up of judges.

The Spring Fair Award Short List includes:

Greetings Product of the Year:Penny Kennedy/Gift Packaging - EmmaBridgewater designsTurnowsky/Magic Garden

Home Product of the YearFunToSee Ltd/Funberry Farm Room Make-Over KitRugs with Flair/Infinite hand tuftedmodern acrylic rugs

Kitchen and Dining Product of the YearPortmeirion Potteries Ltd/EdenRTA/ecoChefT&G Woodware Ltd/Dotty Designs in Spots and HeartsT&G Woodware Ltd/Pure Wood Typhoon Housewares Ltd/Flask Drizzlers

Product of the YearEnvirosax®/Envirosax®Bananagrams/Bananagrams

Crafty Kids Ltd/Puppet Kits For Kids fromyou to me ltd/from you to me journalsWild and Wolf/Penguin Notebooks

Value Range of the YearCrafty Kids Ltd/Puppet Kits For KidsShearer Candles/Home Fragrance Victorian CollectionThe Irish Homeware Company/La Cuisine- Cast Iron Enameled Cookware

Buying Team of the YearContext InteriorsBohemia

Emerging Retailer of the YearThe Bottom Drawer LimitedinsideoutBohemia

E-tailer of the YearRockett St Georgebloomsburystore.com

Independent Home & GiftStore of the YearSparks Yard General Store LtdEero & RileyThe Dulwich TraderBringing The Outside In

The Fair expects to host 400 newexhibitors and some 300,000 new productlaunches. Overseas suppliers are wellrepresented at the Fair, with 700 suchfirms expected to attend.

NAMBE’S SCULPTED OVENWARENambe’s Sculpted Ovenwarefeatures a butterfly shape availablein two sizes. Made of the patentedNambe metal alloy which providesoptimum even heat distribution, thecasseroles and bakers feature a non-stick coating along with thermalcapabilities that retain the heat ofthe prepared food contents evenwhile the exterior cools down.Additionally, the ovenware can beused to keep contents cold in therefrigerator. Functional handles areintegrated into the design withoutspoiling the integrity of the Butterflyshape. Additionally, the ButterflyCasserole features a concave liddesigned to redistribute condensedjuices evenly into the contents whilecooking.Suggested Retail Price: $50-$300

Nambe[tel] [email protected]


CHEF’SCHOICE®

CORDLESS ELECTRIC GLASS KETTLEFaster than a stove or microwave, andusing less than half the energycompared to a kettle on an electricstovetop, this new Chef’sChoice®

Electric Glass Kettle from Edgecraft isas functional as it is stylish. Handsomelycrafted from heat resistant glass andbrushed stainless steel, it features aconcealed heating element thatdelivers 1500 watts of power. Nomore guessing water levels with thistransparent kettle that also makeswater boiling a visual delight.The generous 1.75 quart capacitycontainer is ideal for heating water forinstant soups, hot drinks, teas andblanching vegetables. The 360-degreeswivel cordless design, also featuresautomatic shut-off, dual boil-dryprotection and lid-lock.

EdgeCraft Corporation[tel] 800-342-3255[email] [email protected]

BODUM’S DOUBLE WALL THERMO GLASS BODUM® expands its Double WallThermo Glass drinkware collectionwith the introduction of the PRESSODouble Wall Glasses with Color Grip.Embodying a shape reminiscentof the recently introduced PRESSOFrench Press Coffee Makers, thisnew glassware line featuresinterchangeable colored siliconebands that provide users with a firmgrip while handling the glasses. Now,BODUM lovers can accentuate thePRESSO’s hot or cold contents byselecting a band in one of six colors,including black, purple, grey, off-white, petrol green and brown. ThePRESSO Double Wall Glasses areavailable in two sizes (6-oz. and 10-oz.) and three color combinations.Sold in sets of two glasses, thePRESSO with black band is sold withtwo extra grey bands and two extrapurple bands. The PRESSO with off-white band is sold with two extrapetrol green bands and two extrabrown bands.Suggested Retail Price: $34.95 - $39.95

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

Staysharp cutlery handles areavailable in various styles andmaterials — including triple-riveted,polypropylene and stainless steel —and the sheath comes in red, navy,gray, white, orange, yellow, greenand blue. Knives will be availableat retail stores beginning in summer 2009.Suggested Retail Price: $9.99-$34.99

Lifetime Brands[tel] 800-252-3390[email] [email protected]

LIFETIME BRANDS’ STAYSHARP™Lifetime Brands introducesStaysharp™, a knife that sharpensitself. Staysharp cutlery features aspecially designed sheath thatsharpens the blade each time theknife is removed. Staysharp knivesfeature fine-edge high-carbonstainless steel blades for strengthand durability and ergonomicallydesigned handles for maximumcomfort and stability. The line willinclude a paring knife, a 5” utilityknife, and an 8” carving knife. A two-piece cutlery set is also available.

HAMILTON BEACH®

THERMAL BLENDERWith the Hamilton Beach thermalblender, consumers can now simplyblend and go – their smoothie,shake or ice-drink stays cold foreight hours. When it’s tailgate timethe drinks will still be frosty, not awatered down mess. The rugged48-ounce thermal jar has aconvenient handle for carrying thatfolds out of the way for addingingredients or pouring. The screw-top lid has a fold-away, pour-through spout. The Hamilton BeachThermal Blender is as powerful as itis convenient. It has a 500-wattpeak-power motor with 10 speeds.Cleanup is a breeze. The blades,thermal jar and screw-top lid are alldishwasher safe.Suggested Retail Price: $39.99-$49.99

Hamilton Beach[tel] 800-851-8900, 804-273-9777www.hamiltonbeach.com


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FEBRUARY 20091-5 Spring Fair Birmingham,National Exhibition Centre,

Birmingham, England, 609-921-0222,www.springfair.com

13-17 Ambiente,Frankfurt Fair & Exhibition Center,

Frankfurt, Germany, 770-984-8016,www.messefrankfurt.com

15-18 Alberta Gift ShowNorthlands,

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

23-24 Upshow-Upper Midwest Foodservice & Lodging Show

Minneapolis Convention Center,Minneapolis, MN, 914-421-3200,

www.upshowonline.com

MARCH 20091-3 Virginia Beach Gift Show,

Virginia Beach Convention Center,Virginia Beach, CA, 678-285-3976,

www.urban-expo.com

1-3 Vancouver Gift Show,BC Place Stadium,

Vancouver, British Columbia, 800-633-8332,www.vancouvergiftshow.com

8-11 Montreal Gift Show,Place Bonaventure,

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 888-823-7469,www.montrealgiftshow.com

12-15 Dallas Total Home & Gift MarketDallas Market Center,

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

14-16 Atlanta Spring Gift, Accessories &Holiday Market,

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

www.americasmart.com

15-17 Spring L.A. Mart Market,LA Mart,

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

22-24 International Home +Housewares Show,McCormick Place,

Chicago, IL, 847-692-0109,www.housewares.org

28-31 Boston Gift Show,Boston Convention & Exhibition Center,

Boston, MA, 800-272-SHOW,www.bostongiftshow.com

APRIL 200921-24 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

25-30 International Home Furnishings Market,High Point, NC, 336-869-1000,

www.ihfc.com

MAY 200916-19 International Contemporary

Furniture Fair,Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,

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

JUNE 20092-4 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



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,


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.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

World Tea Expo ‘09 Registration in Full SwingLAS VEGAS, N.V. — Anticipatinganother banner year, organizers of the2009 World Tea Expo® have createdseveral new programs responding toindustry trends and attendee requests,adding them to the well-establishededucational conference and exhibition thatmake World Tea Expo the must-attendannual event for the global tea industry.The Attendee Appreciation Program, in-depth roundtable discussions and a WorldTea Championship Awards Ceremonyand Networking reception are some ofthe new features at the 2009 World TeaExpo at Mandalay Bay ConventionCenter in Las Vegas, May 2-4.

The Attendee Appreciation Program is apackage of perks for participants who haveattended the Expo for the past threeconsecutive years. To thank and recognizethem, organizers are offering these repeatattendees 50 percent off registrationconference fees; waived exhibit hall fees;extended exhibit hall hours to meetprivately with vendors; no waiting atregistration, special events and sessions; aprivate relaxation lounge for networkingand foot massages; complimentarybeverages at special events; in-roomamenities; and personal concierge services.

The Attendee Appreciation Programalso includes an exclusive invitation tojoin Master Sen So-oku, Japan’s nextgrand tea master in Mushakoji-Senke,for a tea ceremony.Master Sen So-oku’sModern Teaismphilosophy is thecenterpiece ofanother special eventat the Expo, a seriesof open and intimatetea ceremonies inwhich he will sharehis unique gifts in the art of tea.

The World Tea Championship™(WTC) returns for its second year, butwith a new element: Winners will receivetheir trophies in an awards ceremonyduring the Networking ReceptionSunday, May 3. The WTC is the onlyindependent competition judged byprofessional cuppers and buyers todistinguish the highest quality and best-tasting teas commercially available inNorth America. All teas submitted inthe WTC receive a World Tea Rating®,which provides the industry with a ratingsystem for teas similar to those used inthe wine industry.

The World Tea Expo educational conferencewill be anchored by the Core ConferenceProgram & Skill Building Workshops,designed to meet the needs of tea room and

coffee shop owners, retailers,foodservice professionals, spaowners and grocers.

Two specialized programsthat complement the CoreConference, the NewBusiness Boot Camp(NBBC) and Executive andTechnical Series (ETS),

return this year, following rave reviewsfrom participants in their inaugural runlast year. The NBBC, April 30-May 1,is designed for entrepreneurs who wantto start or have recently begun teabusinesses, while the ETS, May 2-4,caters to top executives, researchscientists, ingredient managers andproduct formulators of large companies.

Each year, World Tea Expo attractsthousands of retailers, tea room owners,spa managers, specialty grocery storeowners and other business professionalsto view more than 300 specialty teawholesale suppliers and related vendorsexhibiting new products and innovations.

The Expo has increased in size and scopefor the last six years consecutively,earning it and its organizers multipleawards for growth and vision.

For more information about the2009 World Tea Expo, visitwww.worldteaexpo.com. To register,visit the Web site or call 702-253-1893.


place. The lid is also designed to sealin all the finely ground spices andensure the flavor is preserved. To helpconsumers get maximum use out oftheir Spice and Nut Grinder, the unitcomes with a recipe book with inspiringcreations for virtually any palette.Consumers can grind nuts and spicesto prepare a variety of dishes, frompistachio crusted rack of lamb tospiced pecan pie crust. Cuisinart’sgrinder bowl holds up to 3.2 ounces of

spices or nuts. The maximum capacityfor spices and nuts is one-half cupeach. For added convenience, thestorage lid is designed to store extraspices in the grinding bowl until theyare needed for a second recipe.Suggested Retail Price: $39.95

Cuisinart[tel] 800-726-6247[email] [email protected]

CUISINART’S SPICE & NUT GRINDERThe Cuisinart® Spice and Nut Grindergrinds everything from blackpeppercorns and nutmeg to wholecinnamon sticks and a variety of nuts.Simply fill the stainless steel bowl withthe desired spices or nuts, place the lidon the grinder base and press down onthe one-touch lid to start the process.A built-in safety interlock preventsoperation unless the lid is securely in

STONEWALL KITCHEN Stonewall Kitchen, York, Maine,introduces the Barefoot ContessaFrench Citrus Home KeepingProducts The French have beenblending citrus for centuries with thesame artistry they use to createperfume. The Barefoot Contessa InaGarten’s all-natural hand and homecare products have the soothingsubtle fragrance of lemon, lime andsweet orange. With a refreshingclean scent, the products work asgood as they smell. Productsavailable include Hand Lotion, 16.9oz. ;Hand Soap, 16.9 oz.; Dish Soap,17 oz.; All-Purpose Cleaner, 17.4 oz.;and Caddy including Hand Lotion &Hand Soap. Suggested Retail Price: $9.95-$12.95, $29.95 - Caddy

Stonewall Kitchen[tel] 800-207-5267www.stonewallkitchen.com

VANCE KITIRA’S“MONIQUE” DINNERWAREThai artisans, using an ancientChinese technique called “Kung Sai,”produce this beautiful white porcelaindinnerware. Tiny pinpoints dot therambling edges to make this adistinctive pattern. Dinner plates,luncheon plates, salad plates, soupbowls and mugs are available.

Vance Kitira International[tel] 800-646-6360[email] [email protected]


t o m a r k e tCanadian Gift and Tableware Association and Gift & Home Channel Announce AllianceNEW YORK, NY – The Gift & HomeChannel and the Canadian Gift andTableware Association (CGTA) enteredinto an understanding providing forretailer access to hundreds of videosdesigned for business development.The alliance involves a contentexchange between both CGTA andits publication, Retail News, and the Giftand Home Channel.

The Gift & Home Channel, a learningWeb site for independent retailers, waslaunched in the fall of 2008 and nowserves over 35,000 independent retailers

each month. Learning content isdelivered in streaming video format aswell as via interactive message boardsand blogs.

“Our trade shows, publications andmarket research have always assistedindependent retailers. Our alliance withthe Gift & Home Channel now allowsus to serve those needs on a 24/7 basiswith ‘just in time advice’ and from othersuccessful retailers and industry experts,”said Peter Moore, executive director ofthe Canadian Gift and TablewareAssociation (CGTA).

“Not only will we be able to give ourviewers answers to their issues in ourshort burst video segments, but now wewill be able to refer them to specificarticles on the same subject written fromanother perspective. That combination ofsight and sound plus a written messageon the same subject creates a resource forretailers that are both new and powerful,”said Leslie Nathan-Street, president ofthe Gift & Home Channel.

CGTA will begin referencing Gift &Home Channel content on its gift showand its Retail News print and digital

edition Web sites. The selected contentwill be focused on many of the sameissues that are being covered in itseditorial content.

“While we already are hosting videocontent on a variety of subjects that weknow interests retailers, having access toover 300 video segments from the Gift& Home Channel focused on subjectssuch as hiring, training, displays, storepromotion, store design, how to buy andhow to run a successful business, gives usa body of knowledge in a video formatthat never existed until the internet,”said Tom Foran, Publisher of Retail Newsmagazine.

Additional information is available onlineat www.cgta.org.

King Arthur Flour Named One of Vermont’s Best Places to Work in 2009January 14, 2009 – For the third year ina row, America’s oldest flour companyhas been named one of the Best Placesto Work in Vermont (large companydivision). Final rankings will beannounced at an awards gala inBurlington on April 1.

King Arthur Flour received the topranking in both 2006, the award’sinaugural year, and 2007; the awardprogram skipped 2008.

“I’m thrilled that we’ve been includedagain this year on the list of top placesto work in Vermont. This particularsurvey is especially meaningful to usbecause it uses employee feedback as itsmeasure. What better way to gauge thesuccess of our company’s culture?” saysSuzanne McDowell, vice president ofHuman Resources for King Arthur Flour.“We’re looking forward to hearing whotops the list, and proud that we’re on itfor 3 years in a row.”

The survey and award program wasdesigned to identify, recognize andhonor the best workplaces in Vermont,companies that benefit the state’seconomy, its workforce and its businesses.

Award winners are determined in largepart by an anonymous survey completedby employees to measure theirexperiences and find out what they reallythink about their companies; 70 percentof the judging for the award is based onthose survey results. Judging alsoincludes evaluating each nominatedcompany’s workplace policies, practices,philosophy, systems and demographics.The combined scores determined thetop companies and the final ranking.The 2009 award program recognizes 10

small/medium-size companies (15-99employees) and five large-size companies(more than 100 employees).

The program, now in its third year inVermont, was created by Vermont BusinessMagazine, the Vermont State Chamberof Commerce, the Vermont Departmentof Labor, the Society for HumanResource Management-Vermont StateCouncil, the Vermont Departmentof Economic Development and BestCompanies Group. Best CompaniesGroup managed the overall registration,survey and analysis process in Vermont.For more information on the BestPlaces to Work in Vermont program,visit bestplacestoworkinvt.com.

In addition to being named the BestPlace to Work in Vermont in both2006 and 2007, King Arthur Flour’s2008 honors include being namedone of the Wall Street Journal’s Top SmallWorkplaces and one of WorldBlu’s MostDemocratic Workplaces; receiving theTerry Ehrich Large Company LeaderAward from Vermont Businesses forSocial Responsibility; receiving aMagnum Opus Award for The BakingSheet bi-monthly baking newsletter; andthe inclusion of kingarthurflour.com onInternet Retailer’s list of “Hot 100” retailWeb sites. King Arthur Flour alsoreceived the Outstanding VermontBusiness Award and the Better BusinessBureau Local Torch Award forExcellence in 2006.

America’s oldest flour company, KingArthur Flour was founded in Boston,Mass., in 1790 and moved itsheadquarters to Vermont in 1986. Thecompany has grown since then from aregional staple to a brand known

nationwide for its purity andconsistent quality; from a smallmail-order business with five employeesin 1990 to the premier bakingresource with more than 160 employeestoday; from a family-owned operationfor five generations to a 100 percentemployee-owned business. King ArthurFlour is the parent company ofThe Baker’s Catalogue, whichoffers more than 1,000 professional-grade baking tools and ingredientsthrough its catalogue, online atkingarthurflour.com and at TheBaker’s Store in Norwich, Vt. Throughits products, publications and edu-cational programs, King Arthur Flourcontinues to strive toward its mission:To be a creative and profitablecompany that’s a product, information,and education resource for, andinspiration to, bakers worldwide.

LUNT’S GRAPHIC GARDEN—PAGODA GARDEN TEA POTThe New York Botanical Garden andLunt Silversmiths present their first giftand tabletop collection. Three nature-themed lines bring to life the beautyof the Rare Book Collections of theGarden’s LuEsther T. Mertz Library.Inspired by 18th- and 19th-centurymasters such as Mark Catesby, GeorgEhret, Charles Over and WilliamHalfpenny, the results are striking,whimsical and surprisingly modern.The Graphic Garden Collectionfeatures a dramatic silver and redlacquer Garden Pagoda tea set—asignature piece for the collectionavailable in both silverplate andsterling—as well as Chinese-inspiredlatticework flatware, chargers, trays,vases, lanterns, and tea glasses.Suggested Retail Price: $85-$800

Lunt Silversmiths[tel] 800-977-2774[fax] 413-774-5349www.lunt-silversmith.com

NATURAL LIFE COFFEE SCOOPSBrighten your morning with thesehand painted wooden coffeescoops. A great gift for someonewho enjoys a fresh brew. Perfectlyproportioned to deliver an exactmeasurement every time. The scoopsare 5” x 2” and come in five designs.Suggested Retail Price: $9

Natural Life[tel] 800-884-3856[email] [email protected]


Argee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Dydacomp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Escali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Fissler USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Harold Import Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . 5

IHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Jascor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Kitchen Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Linden Sweden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Metrokane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Microthin.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Parrish's Cake Dec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Picnic Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Prodyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Robinson Home Products . . . . . 11, 13, 24

Roscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SCI Scandicrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Starfrit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Talisman Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tervis Tumbler Company . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Toastess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

Vic Firth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Zak Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ADVERTISER INDEX

LIBBEY’S PRESTON STEMWARELibbey introduces Preston, a versatilenew line of stemware designed andpackaged to provide added valuefor the customer. Preston featuresonly the key stemware shapes. Theadded benefit to the consumercomes on the packaging wherecreative, non-beverage, ideas arepictured to expand the functionalityof the glass. Wine glasses, martinisand goblets obviously are great fordrinks, but they also are a creative

and fun way to serve desserts,salads, and appetizers. The full lineconsists of a red wine, white wine,goblet, martini, margarita and flute.All of the packaging features thetraditional usage on the front butoffers a creative photo of glassbeing used as serveware.Suggested Retail Price: $12.99-$14.99

Libbey, Inc.[tel] 419-325-2100[email] [email protected]

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