Kitchenware International May June 2024

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All co ee lovers will love GIRO because it combines a classic retro design with innovative grinding technology. Inside its elegant wooden body a par ticularly high- quality and power ful ceramic grinder.

GEFU – Discover Culinary Artistry.

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It‘s T Time! The T-PREP teapot is the per fec t combination of elegance and func tionality. The innovative brew-stop function makes preparing tea a pleasure.

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Summer show season is upon us, and while each and every trade show and buyers’ fair offers a world of opportunity, let’s be frank: you can’t visit them all. Deciding where best to invest your time, money and energy can be a daunting prospect - so we’ve done our best to help you this issue. From Islington to Istanbul, The Big Apple to The Windy City - and a few other destinations along the way - we’ve broken down some of the coming season’s best destinations for product discovery and staying ahead of market trends.

We preview some of the hottest brands heading to Exclusively in London, the best reasons to visit NY NOW, and why Zuchex in Istanbul should be on your radar, if it isn’t already. Meanwhile, we highlight the importance of kitchenware to Hong Kong’s In Style show earlier this year, and Sarah Seltzer reports back from Chicago on the best of big brands and new innovations at The Inspired Home Show.

It seems like only yesterday that the Kitchenware International team were returning from Ambiente in Frankfurt, but this vibrant industry never stands still. That’s certainly the case for our cover star this issue, Amercook, which is celebrating 50 years of successful business. Brand manager Ashley Hu shares how conviction and consistency have helped the brand steadily grow. They also pull back the curtain on the company’s innovative vegan cookware brand Amvegan, a revolutionary collection that’s an industry first, on page 14.

From the Editor

We also shine a spotlight on something special from Lifetime Brands (page 18), and dive into the stainless steel expertise of Robert Welch (page 22), ahead of its 70th anniversary in 2025. And what summer issue would be complete without firing up the home grill? Check out what’s hot in the world of outdoor cooking on page 20.

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eing 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 of ten be an over whelming task for retailers –par ticularly those with a smaller team. T ha t’s where we come in, our job is to keep retailers and buyers informed. T he May/June issue of Kitchenware I nternational does just that, showcasing produc ts designed to make shop shelves sing.

O ur cover stor y is given over t o Sambonet who highlight their latest innovation – the Home Chef 5ply range which is an exc eptional line of cook ware designed with Sambonet ’s typical M ade in I taly k now-how. You’ll find that on page 14.

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

(page 20), cookware (page 22) and smar t design (page 34) with lots of di erent product options at various price points to whet your appetite. 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 news ashes by visiting www kitchenware.international.

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our job is to keep retailers and buyers informed. T he May/June issue of Kitchenware I nternational does just that, showcasing produc ts designed to make shop shelves sing

eing 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 of ten be an over whelming task for retailers –par ticularly those with a smaller team. T ha t’s where we come in, our job is to keep retailers and buyers informed. T he May/June issue of Kitchenware I nternational does just that, showcasing produc ts designed to make shop shelves sing.

Focus: Robert Welch

eing 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 of ten be an over whelming task for retailers –par ticularly those with a smaller team. T ha t’s where we come in, our job is to keep retailers and buyers informed. T he May/June issue of Kitchenware I nternational does just that, showcasing produc ts designed to make shop shelves sing.

(page 20), cook ware (page 22) and smar (page 34) with lots of di produc t various price points to whet your appetit

O ur cover stor y is given over t o Sambonet who highlight their latest innovation – the Home

Chef 5ply range which is an exc eptional line of cook ware designed with Sambonet ’s typical M ade in I taly k now-how. You’ll find that on page 14.

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

O ur cover stor y is given over t o Sambonet who highlight their latest innovation – the Home Chef 5ply range which is an exc eptional line of cook ware designed with Sambonet ’s typical

O ur cover stor y is given over t o Sambonet who highlight their latest innovation – the Home Chef 5ply range which is an exc eptional line of cook ware designed with Sambonet ’s typical M ade in I taly k now-how. You’ll find that on page 14. This issue also takes a look

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(page 20), cookware (page 22) and smar t design (page 34) with lots of di erent product options at various price points to whet your appetite. 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 news ashes by visiting www kitchenware.international.

We also look at logistics in India on page 24, as well as highlighting must-attend trade shows such as Ex in London on page 28, Atlanta on page 30 and Las 32. As always your latest news es and don’t forget to subscribe to our Kitchenware International news ashes by visiting www. kitchenware.international.

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

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Making ever yday life more bea utiful

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Lifetime Brands launches Summer of Sport retail comp

With temperatures rising and a full summer of sport ahead, Lifetime Brands is capturing the buzz with a themed retail display competition. Retailers can submit snaps of their show-stopping displays featuring Lifetime’s winning lineup of brands, including Mikasa dinnerware, MasterClass barbecue tools, BarCraft barware, and S’well hydration accessories.

“We’re supporting the campaign with a gift with purchase incentive, downloadable point of sale for window and table displays and most importantly, some huge prizes!” says Claire Budgen, Lifetime’s Commercial and Marketing Director.

With three entry categories based on store size, the best display from each will win their next seasonal product pack free of charge. The best entries will also be shared across Lifetime’s social media channels, with the winners announced in July. May the best display win!

Royal Mail axes blade delivery changes

In response to a two-month campaign by BHETA, Royal Mail has walked back policy changes that threatened to make the delivery of kitchen knives and other cookware unfeasible for retailers. The postal service originally proposed terminating its low-cost age-verified service, which would have left smaller UK suppliers and retailers with no financially viable alternative means of delivering legitimate bladed products safely to age-verified customers.

Alessi names new CEO

Alessi has named Alberto Camerlengo as its new CEO. The appointment is “a source of great satisfaction” for the company, says company president

Beginning his career with professional services giant Deloitte, Camerlengo has helped drive many companies to success. Most recently he served in a number of senior positions at Furla, including CEO between 2016 and 2020, before joining the board.

“I am proud to be joining a splendid company where the culture of beauty, creativity, grace, simplicity and attention to people are the values on which it is founded and in which I recognise myself,” says Camerlengo.

Hestan Culinary appoints Hospitality Sales Manager

“BHETA is delighted to confirm that the Royal Mail age verification service has been reinstated,” said BHETA COO Will Jones. “Had it gone ahead, not only would the cessation have posed a massive commercial threat to UK suppliers and retailers of kitchen knives and cutlery… but it would have opened the doors to unscrupulous and unregulated overseas suppliers."

Sales and distribution strategy expert Eric Jones has joined Hestan Culinary as Hospitality Sales Manager. The position is newly created for Eric, who brings more than three decades of experience working with high-end brands to the role. He made his first appearance with the team at Chicago’s National Restaurant Association Show in May.

Pamela Stafford, MD and CoFounder at Hestan Culinary, said:

“Eric will spearhead growth efforts across the hospitality sector.”

Did you know?

Long before its factories began turning out automobiles, Peugeot launched the very first table top pepper mill. The Z model was launched in 1874, and to mark 150 years since its release, Peugeot is bringing a limited edition Bistro 1874 mill to market. It’s an homage to the classic that Chris Gee, MD, Peugeot Saveurs UK, expects to become “an heirloom in the kitchen”.

Rayware serves up form and function

Two introductions from Rayware keep kitchens clutter free and make tea time special. The new Typhoon Living Squircle range comes in a stunning mint green shade and features an embossed chrome badge. From tea, coffee and sugar canisters to cookie, utensil and bread bin storage, this range not only looks great but helps to keep worktops organised.

The Price & Kensington Luxe collection is both stylish and affordable, perfect for hosting a modern-day tea party. Delicately embossed with a fluted design, each ceramic piece is carefully crafted from stoneware and finished with a soft gloss glaze. The showstopper is the fluted teapot, available in a choice of three colours including white, duckegg and bluebell. The collection features a fully co-ordinating set of teapots, oversized mugs, a cake stand, cake plate and a milk and sugar set.

Meet La Maison Claude Dozorme’s new knives

From the French workshops of La Maison Claude Dozorme come a collection of kitchen knives that make spending time in the kitchen a pleasure. Claude Dozorme offers a set of five Cuisine au Quotidien knives, including a 10cm paring,15cm carving and an 18cm chef. With its gingham-style handles, meanwhile, the 1902 collection features around 10 models and transports cooks into a world of simple and satisfying bistro cooking.

Moving more upmarket, the Haute

Tognana wins cookware

Cuisine collection offers a variety of models that straddle the line between tradition and modern design, with extensive ergonomic research providing exquisite balance. Finally, in collaboration with Baccarat designer Thomas Bastide, the Flat Cut collection is design-led with an asymmetrical handle to extend the blade, while providing an ergonomic grip. Made from premium X50CrMoV15 steel, these knives offer exceptional durability and sharpness.

iF Design Award

Tognana’s Avant Space Cookware set claimed this year’s iF Design Award in the cookware category. The range of saucepans and frying pans are designed to stack, saving space in the kitchen, while offering versatile cooking options on the hob, in the oven, or even when serving dishes directly at the table.

Around 11,000 entries were submitted for this year’s awards across a number of different categories. Tognana’s cookware collection stood out, wowing the 132-member jury of independent experts from around the world. The iF Design Awards marked its 70th year in 2024.

Carrol Boyes launches Stovetop Kettle - Diver

Billed as “an exquisite fusion of artistic ingenuity and pioneering design”, Carrol Boyes has launched a striking new stovetop kettle, the Stovetop Kettle – Diver. True to its name, the Stovetop Kettle – Diver was inspired by the graceful movements of a diver caught in motion, expressed as a sculptural handle. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the kettle was created with function in mind, featuring a swift-boil base, dripfree spout, and twin vents for a nostalgic whistle upon heating. The lid proudly bears the embossed signature logo of renowned designer and artist Carrol Boyes.

“An exquisite fusion of artistic ingenuity and pioneering design”

Ashley Hu, Brand Manager of AMVEGAN, explores the company’s 50th anniversary, and the bold new direction it’s forging through Vegan-certified cookware brand AMVEGAN

The first vegan cookware brand

You’re celebrating 50 years of Amercook. Why do you think the company has continued to be so successful for so long?

Maintaining a brand is like being a human being. It is necessary to sustain the ideas of advancing with the times, maintaining the brand’s own progress and timely innovation, and stabilising its own connotation and good quality to continue to be classic and unique in the world.

We have grown from a simple brand to a brand that now has our own three factories, with our own complete industrial chain and headquarters in several countries around the world. This year, we completed the construction of a new factory

“Amercook’s brand image has been centred around the purposes of “fashion, practicality, innovation and classic” since its inception”

Ashley Hu, Brand Manager, AMVEGAN

and expanded the showroom to 300 square meters, with several show halls of different country styles. We also established a new headquarters in Thailand. In the past 50 years, we have faced countless difficulties, but here we still are!

What makes Amercook unique?

Amercook’s brand image has been centred around the purposes of “fashion, practicality, innovation and classic” since its inception, and even today we insist on combining beauty and practicality. We do not make fastselling products. Instead we hope that people choose us because of the outstanding appearance and brand value of the products.

We have also always maintained good and stable cooperative relationships with our customers. Mutual progress is the best way to describe it. Our philosophy is to highlight healthy competition in our brand beliefs. Even if we are in the same industry, we hope to

What is AMVEGAN?

AMVEGAN is made with natural materials, using a plant-based olive oil contained ceramic coating, instead of chemical nonstick coating. Amercook is the first company in this industry to take this revolutionary step and officially obtained the Vegan certification from the international Vegan center. Last year, Amercook also passed the Japanese food sanitation test, together with the European standard LFGB test. The high quality of the products speaks for itself.

learn from each other and push the industry to the next level. For our distribution partners, our team stands with them from the first moment, visiting the market together, looking for sales solutions together, updating products together, and expanding each other’s sales sectors, ultimately achieving a win-win situation.

What’s the connection between Amercook and AMVEGAN?

Three years ago, an idea just came to me: why can’t we apply

extremely sad and angry. I don’t know how much I can change the status quo with my own efforts, but I hope to start with me and slowly influence more people to pay attention to the ecological environment and how to better love the world and ourselves.

We can achieve this through the concept of the brand, that’s why we developed AMVEGAN as a new health brand branch under Amercook. It’s unique and irreplaceable. As a brand and manufacturer, we can tightly control all the processes during production to ensure that there is absolutely no harm to animals

of AMVEGAN, or when people see our products, they often ask a similar question: If I am not a vegan, am I not the right person to use your products?

“AMVEGAN is about sparking the desire to start ‘green living’ from one tiny first step, and then building on that”

Ashley Hu, Brand Manager, AMVEGAN

vegan concepts to our products?

Veganism is about more than just food - it should be a healthy life concept. Personally, I love animals very much; I regard them as my own children. Whenever I see any news about animals being harmed or about animal experiments, I feel

involved in the production process or during raw material development.

How do you react to market trends and consumer demands when designing and bringing AMVEGAN to market?

When talking about the philosophy

Sometimes I’m confused by this, but I understand what they’re thinking. Like I mentioned previously, the reason why we developed AMVEGAN was not to force people into veganism, but try to drive people to pay more attention to the treatment of animals and the vital importance of recycling. AMVEGAN is about sparking the desire to start ‘green living’ from one tiny first step, and then building on that. Even if you’re not vegan, you can absolutely use our AMVEGAN products without any problems. You can make whatever you want for your belly with our products!

What is the current status of AMVEGAN?

Since the launch of AMVEGAN three years ago, our main market research and development are in Europe, as is the key raw material, olive oil. We’re also working together with several influencers and Michelin chefs who advocate natural concepts.

Last year, thanks to the strong relationship with our partner in Japan, our Japanese market has grown consistently. Japanese quality has always been recognised around the world, and gaining the trust and high appreciation of the Japanese

people is really the most powerful product marketing for our AMVEGAN. Our partner has really put in a lot of effort in the past year to expand the AMVEGAN brand step by step in the Japanese local market. In Japan, AMVEGAN is active in various pop-up stores and weekend markets, and we plan to join Ginza in the near future.

What’s next for AMVEGAN in 2024 and beyond?

To bring AMVEGAN to the next level, we’re working on developing more products, not only in cookware but across the whole concept of the daily lifestyle. Enjoying life is the theme of my life. I will combine my personal philosophy and work with the brand team to create greater value for AMVEGAN and its supporters at my own pace.

To discover more about AMVEGAN, visit www.AMVEGAN.eu or the brand’s official Instagram account @AMVEGAN_eu. If you want to know more about cooperation and partnering with the brand, contact us via the email address linked on the web page.

Emma: Danish stoneware tradition reimagined

Meet the designers

Sebastian Holmbäck and Ulrik Nordentoft met at the Danish Design School. HolmbäckNordentoft’s design philosophy is to create timeless design that evokes emotions and excitement and has a tangible meaningfulness and purpose that generate affection.

HolmbäckNordentoft have created many beautiful designs for Stelton, including the Emma collection, which has won several design awards.

Stelton’s Emma series, designed by HolmbäckNordentoft , harmonises the kitchen and dining room with simple and beautiful lines. Inspiration is drawn from Danish stoneware tradition and natural colours, available in two shades - grey and rose - for personal table settings. The Emma series brings harmony to modern homes and offers tableware, thermos jugs, kettles, and more for an elegant and functional table setup. Here are some product highlights from the series.

Emma bowl

The breakfast bowl in the series offers a unique experience with its durable glaze and the matte finish on the outside, adding a raw and exclusive look to the tableware. The bowl is oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe, fitting perfectly into the morning table setting.

Emma cup

Emma jug

The milk jug from the Emma series is the perfect choice for those who appreciate milk in their coffee or tea. It combines rustic charm with elegant design, thanks to its matte finish and durable glaze. With the option for microwave heating, it’s ideal for busy weekdays. Elevate your morning routine with Emma’s milk jug.

The stoneware cup from Stelton’s Emma series is created with inspiration from the Danish stoneware tradition and natural colours. It is designed with a durable glaze and features an elegant matte finish on the outside, giving the cup a raw and exclusive appearance. With its oven, microwave, and dishwasher-safe design, this cup is not only beautiful but also incredibly practical and versatile. The cup complements the rest of Stelton’s Emma series perfectly and adds a sophisticated elegance to the home.

Emma dinner plate

The dinner plate is the ideal choice for evening meals. Measuring 24cm, it aesthetically matches the other items in the series, with its durable glaze and matte finish on the exterior. Made of stoneware, it is microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. A smaller lunch plate (19cm) is also available.

Redefining dinnerware

Mikasa is a consumer-first tabletop range unlike any other, offering versatile options to create expressive, bespoke, Insta-ready tablescapes

Renowned for having its finger on the pulse of consumer habits and desires, Lifetime Brands set about creating Mikasa, a brand which redefines tabletop. At the heart of this eclectic brand is the concept of versatility and the rejection of the formulaic. Focusing instead on designs that can be seamlessly combined and contrasted, Mikasa empowers consumers to get creative and

The essence of design

Huge effort was also made to create truly unique items for Mikasa, with pooling reactive gloss glazes, for example, on beautifully unique-shaped serveware. Lifetime has tapped into what makes ceramics come alive and styled them for a variety of different consumer styles.

expressive with their tablescapes.

“With Mikasa there is no one size fits all formula” explains Lifetime Brands Product Director Emma Lewis-Jones. “The core creative vision for Mikasa dinnerware is versatility; ranges effortlessly mix and match to create bespoke tablescapes, redefining what you can get from one brand.”

Though integral, ceramics are only part of the story of Mikasa.

“We go with what the consumer will want to buy.,” says Emma. “More than ever, consumers are styling. They want an Insta look, and to feel confident if it is made easy for them. So we added ‘beautiful on it’s own”’cutlery and glassware in a range of shapes and finishes.”

Textiles have also been included in the mix, with placemats and table runners that coordinate in simple yet satisfying ways across the tableware ranges for impactful merchandising and tablescaping.

Uniquely, Mikasa is also the only dropship-ready tableware brand, packaged in sustainable dropship-ready gift box packaging, so customers can harness every opportunity both

in-store and online.

“And it’s working,” says Emma. “Consumers love the sustainable packaging and stores love the versatility.”

Mikasa x V&A collaboration Adding to an already impressive range is an expanded collaboration with British design and heritage brand V&A. The new Mikasa x V&A collection draws upon the success of the existing

“We have consciously targeted key designer influencers, too, as an extension of this and we are privileged to be part of the award winning V&A licensing programme,” says Emma. “Wonderfully giftable and sustainably thought through, the new collection features gift box packaging that is both recyclable and dropship ready. Each box is adorned with beautiful illustrations and contains a

“Mikasa ranges effortlessly mix and match to create bespoke tablescapes”

Emma Lewis-Jones, Product Director, Lifetime Brands

Alice range, but showcases the intricate illustrations inspired by Sir John Tenniel’s renowned artwork with the addition of on-trend pastel colours and the V&A’s signature floral designs.

A tried and tested hit, the new patterns feature on both new and bestselling pieces from Lifetime’s renowned Alice in Wonderland gifting collection.

surprise on opening - pop ups of the much-loved illustrations - for a memorable unboxing experience inspired by the magic of Wonderland.

“We’ve taken the fun through to printed point of sale, too, with small and large-scale cut outs of the characters - ideal for captivating the consumer through table or window displays.”

The Spatula BBQ XXL is an extrawide professional spatula for all BBQ fans, with a swan-neck shaped handle and ergonomic grip. Slanted edges help the spatula glide under barbecuing food, effortlessly releasing burgers, juicy steaks, and vegetables from the barbecue or hotplate.

The GEFU Grill Tray is ideal for vegetables and fish, with square holes in the base and side walls allowing optimum heat circulation.

Trend Outdoor Cooking

Fire up the grill!

A return to open-flame cooking and soaring temperatures will set the trend for outdoor cooking sizzling this summer season. From fish and meat to vegetables and fruit, everything tastes better with some handsome grill marks and a side of sunshine. What’s more, these versatile products can be useful yearround in the kitchen - especially when the weather isn’t playing ball!

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A barbecue is always great for gathering family and friends around the meat grilling over the fire, and Tramontina offers the perfect portable grill for doing just that: the Tramontina Flat-Packed Portable BBQ Grill. Easy to move around and simple to assemble - no screws or tools needed, it’s assembly is all by clicks - it’s versatility at its best. Made of enamelled carbon steel with a stainless steel grate, it’s both stylish and strong, and has low charcoal consumption, too.

“The perfect choice for the perfect barbecue, any place, any time. The FlatPacked Portable BBQ Grill. Made in Brazil for serious barbecuing”

Alexandre Frubel, MD, Tramontina

OXO

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Baste meat, fish and vegetables with the OXO Grilling Basting Brush. Safe to use while the BBQ is lit, the brush features layered heat-resistant silicone bristles that grab and hold onto marinades for quick and easy basting.

The OXO 6-Piece Grilling Skewers Set is ideal for meat, fish or vegetable kebabs. The flat design keeps food steady on the BBQ as it cooks, and the wide handles make for easy turning

WHERE THE INDUSTRY CONNECTS AROUND INNOVATION AND INSPIRATION

“The Inspired Home Show ® 2024 built on the suc cess of last year’s Show with tot al square fe et of exhibition space being slightly higher We introduced a revised layout, making the Show incredibly efficient – moving between the three primary Expos, now consolidated into two halls rather than three, was very well re ceived by both exhibitors and buyers.

We’re excited about next year as 2025 marks the 125 th edition of the Show as well as the 25 th anniversary of the gia Global Inn ovation Awards – we have a lot to celebrate and look forward to seeing you in Chicago, 2 – 4 March!”

— DEREK MILLER, President & CEO, International Housewares Association

“As an experienced professional with 20 years in the home industry, I can confidently say that The Inspired Home Show is unparalleled in its offerings. From premium kitchenwa re and tabl ewa re to state-of-the-art appliances, the eve nt curat es a selection of top-not ch brands and products that meet the highest standards of quality and innovation. The opportunity to engage directly with leading brands, manufacturers and suppliers allows fo r informed purchasing decisions, while the plethora of networking opportunities fosters valuable industry connections. Whether sourcing fo r department stores or specialized home stores, The Inspired Home Show consistently delivers excellence, making it an indispensable resource fo r professionals in the field. Great show, very well organised!”

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CHINMAY BHATT, CCA and Head - Home Shoppers Stop Ltd, India

In focus Robert Welch

Bringing expertise in stainless steel design to the table

Discover what’s new from this quintessentially British brand that has made its mark around the world, from homes to five-star hotels with stainless-steel products designed to last a lifetime

For nearly seven decades Robert Welch Designs has elevated the everyday with its iconic brand of timeless stainless-steel products designed in the heart of the Cotswolds, England.

Since 1955 the family-owned business has been the standard-bearer for world-class cutlery, two awardwinning knife ranges and classic bathroom fittings. Discover how its new collections will be shaping the future of modern homes and five-star hotels as the company prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2025.

“The beauty is we work with stainless steel which is a sustainable material,” says Rupert Welch, Joint Managing Director. “It is an investment in the future.”

Cutting-edge design

“The fusion of ice-hardened German steel and precise 15-degree angled cutting edge has created a knife with a harder more resilient blade and exceptional long-lasting sharpness for effortless use”

Rupert Welch, Joint MD, Robert Welch

New designs 2024

The new collections of stainless steel salt and pepper mills are a true celebration of Robert Welch Designs’ roots, bringing this expertise in stainless steel design to the table. The outcome is a sleek collection of statuesque quality. They are functional items, whilst also objects to display, epitomised in the large fluted Palm pepper mill, which reflects light around the room.

As well as evolving a more complete stainless steel solution for the consumer, the new Signature and Palm salt and pepper mills mark a step-change in the brand’s thinking. These new pieces are a refinement of the award-winning ABS Signature salt and pepper mills from 2009, a reconsideration of the material leading to a more durable design.

With the kitchen at the heart of the modern home, and with many dining there too, the mills have kitchen-to-table duality designed in. They look stylish

and function just as flawlessly during cooking as they do as part of a tablescape. The precision of the CrushGrind mechanism offers versatility, with a perfect grind achievable along an adjustable scale, from fine to course, and the black and white collars help to easily identify salt from pepper. Comfort in the hand is a Robert Welch signature, and the relaxed, reassuring weight of the mills is the final seal of quality.

Professional knives boxed sets Robert Welch will also release a trio of boxed knife sets this year, the Chef Set, Essential Set, and Introductory Set with Sharpener. The new releases build on the successful launch of the Professional kitchen knife range in 2023, designed to exceed the demands of the home cook and expert chef. With a classic European-shaped handle, the design offers enduring appeal for those aiming for culinary excellence.

Visit www.robertwelch.com

Design and inspiration in kitchenware

There is always plenty to see at The Inspired Home Show, a truly international show which is always worth visiting. Sarah Selzer seeks out some inspirational kitchenware

If kitchenware is your focus, then you’ll find elements in Clean & Contain in the North hall and in the electricals expo of Wired & Well (this year moved into North, too). But it is probably Dine & Décor which has the lion’s share of cookware, bakeware, hydration and on-thego, tools and gadgets, and barware.

As an international show, the large-scale stands from

and pressure cookers (glossy red).

All areas of the show featured plenty of design and innovation too – it’s something the IHA, the organisers of The Inspired Home Show, pride themselves on. But also giving new brands and entrepreneurs a platform – via the ever-popular Inventors Corner and, this year, a New Exhibitors area – to showcase their ideas. In

legacy US brands like Nordic Ware and Gibson are joined by smaller players from across the globe. So Fire Up Cookware, a relatively new cast iron cookware brand from the UK, was showing for the second time after a good show in 2023.

Colour was very much in evidence across the categories. US brand FinaMill (a recent arrival in the UK) was showing a burst of colour across its patented electric pepper mills and spice grinders, while Miami-based Bene Casa, established around 50 years ago to provide “products that enrich people’s lives and meet the cultural needs of the Hispanic community”, had pops of colour across frypans (soft pastels)

cocktail-making!), while Australian back to school brand Smash was showcasing styles of in-store display with its bright and colourful kids lunch bags and bottles.

There was a great, eye-catching display of Stanley Tucci cookware, the latest collaboration by The Cookware Company, and French heritage knife brand Opinel reported a good show. “All visitors

New Exhibitors, Ali Kaminetsky, who founded Modern Picnic, was showing her take on the lunch bag – using high quality vegan leather to create chic lunch bag designs. Since launching in 2018, the product line has grown into a multi-million dollar business. Definitely one to watch.

Elsewhere in South, Dutch food and drink vacuum storage specialist Airtender were drawing the crowds with demos (and

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year, then that would be the plan!” Country pavilions always have some noticeable brands or, in the case of the Japanese pavilion over in North, the nation itself! There was lots of style on show here, especially bento boxes (several exhibitors showing this product from the home of the bento). Takenaka had bento boxes in soft pastels made from

coming to our booth planned to come and we had some very promising and fruitful meetings with key players, enthusiastic about the Opinel brand,” said Jerome Le Cainac, Opinel International Sales Director, adding that visitors included many gia award winners. “As the Opinel brand is becoming more and more popular, we would look to have more visitors and a better location. If we come back again next

recycled PET bottles and some design collaborations, like the one with US food magazine Eater. Other stylish and innovative Japanese brands included Pearl Life with glass food storage, a drip coffee maker from Cerapotta, and a microwaveable grill from Time Concept Inc. Also a whole lot of stationery in the style much favoured by teenage girls with the advent of stores like Kenji!

The Inspired Home Show 2025 takes place 2-4 March. Visit app. theinspiredhomeshow.com/registration to register today.

The Cookware Company was celebrating its collaboration with movie star and chef Stanley Tucci

Airtender’s Rui Medeiros Santos drew the crowds with demos

Miami-based Bene Casa had pops of colour across cookware

Selling out in record time, The Exclusively Show 2024 welcomes a host of returning and fresh exhibitors for two days of product and trend discovery this June

Exclusive opportunities

What? The Exclusively Show When? 11-12 June Where? The Business Design Centre, London Discover: exclusivelyshows.co.uk

Returning to the iconic Business Design Centre in central London, The Exclusively Show 2024 opens its doors this summer 1112 June for two days of product and trend discovery.

Organised by BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association), the event is a highlight of the buying calendar, gathering together exceptional tabletop, housewares, gifts and small domestic electric brands under one roof.

Exhibition space sold out in record time for this summer’s edition, with a host of returning and firsttime exhibitors combining to present one of the strongest line-ups in Exclusively history.

was snapped up, even in these fairly challenging times, shows yet again how the housewares, gift, and small domestic electricals sector has lost none of its appetite for a physical opportunity to showcase products and network faceto-face.”

Fresh faces

That appetite for human interaction and the opportunity to touch and see products in person has attracted a raft of new exhibitors for this summer’s showcase, many of which will boost an already impressive line-up of kitchenware and houseware brands. New to the show in 2024 are Portmeirion,

“The sector has lost none of its appetite for a physical opportunity to showcase products and network face-to-face”

The Exclusively Show Chair, Will Jones

“Visitor turnout was fabulous in 2023 so I am sure that is contributing to exhibitor enthusiasm for 2024,” says Show Chair, Will Jones. “The speed at which the space

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brands will be on show at The Exclusively Show 2024

International Cookware & Pyrex, Aarke, Barista & Co, Zero Water, Premier Housewares, Museums & Galleries, and more. The event will also welcoming a host of market-leading electricals brands, such as Morphy Richards, Shark Ninja, Beam Group and Sebo.

For existing exhibitors, returning was a no-brainer. Among those coming back to the show is Lifetime Products, showcasing a selection of powerhouse brands “lovingly bringing to life new products that consumers love”, says Product Director Emma Lewis-Jones.

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Lifetime Brands’ flagship KitchenAid tools and gadgets range has become a bestseller must-have. Consumers love the on-product branding, the geometry and refined surface details and, of course, the iconic KitchenAid colours designed to coordinate with KitchenAid electricals. The power of KitchenAid can’t be underestimated, it’s selling at a record pace across Lifetime’s markets.

Similarly, S’well, the brand behind the original hydration bottle, has sold more than 27 million products and displaced over 4 billion single-use plastic bottles. Plus with Therma-S’well technology, S’well hydration bottles keep things colder or hotter than the rest for longer.

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“We are delighted to be returning to Exclusively Housewares in June,” Emma adds. “We’ll be creating a buzz downstairs on the main floor this year in a brand new location showcasing both Mikasa and KitchenAid and more. We can’t wait to see you there!”

Another stalwart is Robert Welch, which has made Exclusively Housewares a regular and important part of its annual events calendar for the past two decades.

“It is so well-attended, with the whole of the UK trade sector represented,” says Alice Welch, Joint Managing Director. “As we prepare for our 70th next year, it is lovely thinking back to everybody we have met there and the long standing relationships that we have made. Exclusively has been an important part of our story.”

Trends galore

Trends are an important part of the fabric of show, with countless opportunities to explore textures, tones and consumers demands that will dominate the coming seasons. “And this year will be no exception,” promises Will.

“Exclusively has been an important part of our story”

Alice Welch, Joint MD, Robert Welch

Phil Pond from Exclusively’s trend forecaster Scarlet Opus shared some snapshots ahead of the event, including the macromood Reimagine.

“Reimagine consumers are focussed on the positives. They are an optimistic bunch looking for new ideas, different ways of doing things, and opportunity. They want authenticity, hate waste and consumer excess and equally any kind of greenwash that misleads on eco or disguises reality,” he said.

Visitors can delve deeper into this trend and more through trend talks, trend tours for buyers, and special displays of pre-selected exhibitor products that epitomise the season’s must-have materials, shapes and themes.

The T-PREP teapot is the perfect combination of stylish design and innovation. Using the unique brew-stop function, when the desired brewing time is complete, the tea leaves should be simply pressed down into the closed part of the filter using the press plunger, stopping the brewing process at the desired strength. The T-PREP teapot warmer is the perfect addition, keeping the tea at the ideal temperature over a desired period of time. At the same time, the glowing flame of the tea light provides a cosy, feel-good atmosphere.

Building on the launch of the Professional kitchen knife range last year, this year sees the release of a trio of boxed sets created from this high-performance kitchen knife design. Visit the Robert Welch stand at Exclusively Housewares to learn more about these sets, which have been tailored to the individual cooks’ needs: the Chef Set, Essential Set, and Introductory Set with Sharpener.

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Salter’s latest ranges focus on coordination, providing a stylish and on-trend way to update the whole kitchen. Across kitchen electrical, countertop and housewares, Salter Toronto effortlessly combines a contemporary matt finish with wood effect accents, available in black or white. Toronto offers a range of coordinating pieces including kettle, four-slice toaster, and 800W microwave.

The Salter DuoWave is the air fryer that microwaves, combining an air fryer, combi-oven and microwave all in one appliance! This space-saving gadget is perfect for smaller, compact cooking and those short on countertop space looking to invest in newer appliances.

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The Good Food in partnership with Tower collection is set to shake up the small cooking appliance and housewares market. Within the cookware category, the partnership will launch a range of tri-ply products with both loose items and comprehensive sets that are ideal for use with Good Food’s thoroughly-tested recipes. Crafted from Tri-ply stainless steel, the pans offer rapid and even heat.

NY NOW has a summer of celebrations ahead to mark its centennial year as a must-attend industry event, with an immersive experience set to captivate global buyers

A century of innovation

Join thousands of exhibitors and buyers celebrating NY NOW’s centennial year at Summer Market, held from 4-7 August, 2024, at the Javits Center in New York City. This milestone event invites buyers, designers, industry veterans, and the press to experience the premier wholesale showcase for exceptional kitchenware, home

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goods, gifts and accessories.

This biannual trade show provides an immersive experience, unveiling innovative collections to captivate global buyers. Attendees can expect to discover the latest trends in kitchenware, from stylish utensils and gadgets to highquality cookware and tabletop designs. Strategic, thoughtfully curated merchandising on the show floor offers seamless exploration of the diverse range of products.

Confirmed brands who will be exhibiting their kitchenware products this summer include: Plasutil Indústria e Comércio de Plásticos, Mierco European Linens, Brook Isle, The French Farm, Laguiole en Aubrac, Fiftyeight, and many more.

A century of industry connection NY NOW continues to evolve, even after 100 years of bringing the industry together. In response to increased buyer demand for new brands and products, NY NOW introduced the Incubator programme, offering a platform for emerging brands under five

in-person events.

As NY NOW celebrates its centennial, the market prioritises mastering ‘intimacy at scale’, balancing growth with intimate interactions and key networking opportunities that attendees value. Whether a trend-seeking participant or a brand poised for the spotlight, NY NOW guarantees an

“Attendees can expect to discover the latest trends in kitchenware, cookware and tabletop designs”

years old to shine. Additionally, the hybrid market experience through the integrated wholesale platform, NY NOW Online, powered by Bulletin, allows buyers to explore products year round and connect with exhibitors beyond the two

NY NOW attracts top buyers from the world’s leading retail brands, including Walmart, TJX, Target, Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and many more!

unparalleled marketplace conducive to industry connections and fostering celebration.

Be part of this momentous year as NY NOW ushers in a century of industry influence and innovation. Attendees and exhibitors can expect a remarkable experience in NYC this August. Head to nynow.com to register to attend or apply to exhibit today, and don’t miss out on this historic buying event.

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Zuchex International Home and Kitchenware Fair anticipates average trade of $2 billion when it opens its doors to kitchenware professionals from around the world this September

The $2 billion trade show

What? Zuchex When? 19-22 September Where? Tüyap Fair and Congress Center,

Hosted in the vibrant and bustling city of Istanbul, an historic centre of trade, Zuchex International Home and Kitchenware Fair has earned its reputation as a truly international trade show for the kitchenware and homeware sectors. This year promises to be no different, with more than 45,000 professionals from 150 countries expected to travel to

Products on offer cover everything from glass, porcelain, ceramic and melamine tableware and kitchenware, to cutlery and cutlery sets, pots and pans, steel, granite and enamel cookware, plastic kitchenware, storage containers and organisers. Buyers seeking the latest innovations in ovens, heaters, coolers, and

“We anticipate that we will host an average trade of $2 billion dollars at the 34th meeting”

Funda Kunduz, Fair Director, Zuchex

the Turkish capital for four days of buying and product discovery.

Organised by Informa Markets in cooperation with ZÜCDER, the Turkish Housewares Association, the 34th edition of Zuchex gets underway 19-22 September. With 1,200 brands showcasing their latest and greatest wares this year, buyers can source product from across the kitchenware spectrum.

electrical appliances will also be catered to.

Anchored by strong representation from domestic Turkish companies, Zuchex will also host businesses from across the wider EMEA region, with strong representation from Portugal, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Tunisia, Morocco, and Jordan.

$2 billion in trade

With such depth and breadth of products on show, Zuchex has established a reputation as a key event not just for gauging market shifts and trends, but for filling sales sheets and doing real business.

“We anticipate that we will host an average trade of $2 billion dollars at the 34th meeting,” says Fair Director Funda Kunduz, highlighting the event’s significant, direct contributions to the export growth of Türkiye’s home and kitchenware sector.

Funda also reveals that, with four months remaining until Zuchex 2024 begins, the fair is already nearing full capacity: 85 per cent of exhibitor space was booked up before the start of May. The figure is unsurprising given the high satisfaction rate reported by exhibiting

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companies in 2023, 95 per cent of which indicated they would be eager to participate again in 2024.

New sectors for 2024

Beyond kitchenware, special feature areas dedicated to garden furniture, home textiles and decoration products will be introduced to the show floor this year. Expanding the offering into associated homeware categories aims to attract a wider variety of buyers, wholesalers and distributors to the event, unlocking new opportunities for attendees to make fresh, meaningful business connections.

Adding to the fair’s international appeal, two new pavilions dedicated to Chinese and Egyptian brands will also debut at his year’s show. Online visitor registrations are now open for Zuchex 2024 - visit www.zuchex. com to learn more.

93% of Zuchex 2023 participants said the fair allowed them to reach new buyers and establish new business connections

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Exhibitor success

“A German buyer will be our sole distributor in Germany and the United Kingdom and placed an order for 10,000 sets valued at US$136,500. We have found potential distributors from Korea, Singapore and the US, and potential buyers from Taiwan and Hong Kong. The pre-fair news coverage has also generated four leads from local buyers.”

Eric Tong, Director and Co-founder of sustainable cutlery alternative maker Uphold Living, on success at this year’s Home InStyle.

Kitchenware has “biggest growth potential”

Hopes are high for kitchenware and tableware in 2024, identified as having the biggest growth potential of all the sectors represented at Home InStyle, according to a survey of buyers and exhibitors. An independent research agency commissioned by the HKTDC interviewed some 740 exhibitors and buyers at Home InStyle and sister fair Fashion InStyle in Hong Kong in April. Respondents predicted that kitchenware and tableware (22 per cent) would have the biggest growth potential this year. Simple design (25 per cent), smart home products (24 per cent), and environmentally friendly and energy-saving products (22 per cent) were predicted to be the top trends for the year ahead.

Another successful and vibrant edition of the HKTDC’s Home InStyle brought opportunity and promise to the kitchenware and tableware sectors for 2024

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Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the

HKTDC, on 2024’s events

“Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle, held concurrently this year, have effectively converged the latest global trends in home and fashion lifestyle products. The fairs have enticed professional buyers and buying missions from different countries and regions. These events have created crosssector opportunities for the industry.”

In numbers

Home InStyle and Fashion

InStyle 2024

24,000+ buyers

2,200+ exhibitors

Visitors from 100 countries

Exhibitors from 17 countries and regions

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Home InStyle returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 2023 April, 2025. Visit hktdc.com for more information about exhibiting and attending.

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