Kitchenware Team

EDITOR

MAIREAD WILMOT mairead@lemapublishing.co.uk

PUBLISHER PAUL YEOMANS pyeomans@lemapublishing.co.uk

MANAGING DIRECTOR

MARK NAISH mark@lemapublishing.co.uk

CHAIRMAN

MALCOLM NAISH malcolm@lemapublishing.co.uk

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PAUL NAISH paul@lemapublishing.co.uk

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Welcome to the first Kitchenware International of 2023. As expected, there is lots happening in the industry, particularly with the return of leading trade fair Ambiente. In fact, we have not one but four trade fair previews in this issue – a return to pre-Covid days indeed!

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22 Category: Cookware

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24 Logistics in India

28 Preview: Exclusively

30 Preview: Atlanta Market to-consumer for their business model.

32 Preview: Las Vegas Market

33 Column: BHETA

Being the hub of the home, the contents of the kitchen come in for a lot of scrutiny.

Keeping up to speed with what is on the market can often be an overwhelming task for retailers –particularly those with a smaller team. That’s where we come in, our job is to keep retailers and buyers informed. The May/June issue of Kitchenware International does just that, showcasing products designed to make shop shelves sing.

Our cover star this month is GEFU – who are about to celebrate 80 years in business – and if you turn to page 12 you’ll read an interview with owner Rudolf Schillheim about the company’s illustrious history as industry innovators. Another great businessman is Aaron Thuo who established Kenyan retail outfit Vituzote in 2014. Since then, it has grown both in size and stature. Not just a retailer, Vituzote also distributes to the Kenyan market and is also breaking into the HoReCa sector. You’ll find our interview with Aaron on page 20. We also managed to catch up with ProCook’s Daniel O’Neill who talks to us about market growth and the benefits of direct-

Our cover story is given over to Sambonet who highlight their latest innovation – the Home Chef 5ply range which is an exceptional line of cookware designed with Sambonet’s typical Made in Italy know-how. You’ll find that on page 14.

This issue also takes a look at coffee and teaware (page 18), knives

Meanwhile, there is lots of lovely new cookware launching so we take a look at just a few options for retailers on page 26. You’ll also find news from Allinox who tell us about an exciting development – recycled stainless steel, anyone? Turn to page 24 to learn more about the innovation.

34 Trend: Smart Design

(page 20), cookware (page 22) and smart design (page 34) with lots of different product options at various price points to whet your appetite.

And with The Inspired Home Show taking place in March, we catch up with exhibitor Pastalinda who tell us all about their fantastic – and colourful – line-up on page 30. Finally, on page 44, Harry Kyriacou, CCO and managing director consumer goods, Strix Group, gives us some insight into how their entry into the UK market has gone.

And with that, the Kitchenware International team looks forward to seeing you at Ambiente and The Inspired Home Show! Make sure you keep in touch!

We also look at logistics in India on page 24, as well as highlighting must-attend trade shows such as Exclusively in London on page 28, Atlanta on page 30 and Las Vegas on page 32. As always, keep us informed of your latest news, product launches and don’t forget to subscribe to our Kitchenware International newsflashes by visiting www. kitchenware.international.

Mairead Wilmot

Viewpoint

thinKitchen’s CEO Anand Baldawa on what brands are selling well in India

How would you sum the current year up – what economic factors are affecting business?

The business is growing steadily, the market is expected to rise over this year’s horizon. Rising consumer purchasing power, demand for versatile and cutting-edge kitchen equipment are the main drivers of the kitchenware market. In India, housewares is a growing category. The rise in disposable income will play a significant role.

India continues to be amongst the fastest-growing large economies globally and has come out resilient amidst the global turmoil. One of the most exciting places globally for retail with large consumer demand, increase in consumption expenditure, rising disposable incomes, middle-class expansion, and an increasing digitised base of online shopper and small businesses.

What is your current bestselling kitchenware product?

In India, storage and prepware have emerged as our top selling category. Within these categories, brands such as Kilner, Joseph Joseph and Zoku have done exceptionally well for us.

Turn to page 24 to read about logistics in India