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Oasis Concepts Introduces New Products to Line

Storemaxx Names Vosbikian SVP of National Accounts

Emson Expands Gotham Steel

Oasis Concepts specializes in designing innovative foldable ideas that require little or no assembly time. These products can be open and closed within seconds, providing instant work surface or storage space, or both. Collapsible cabinets priced between $99 and $199 retail are available this coming Fall. This is an exciting new line of foldable/collapsible storage cabinets and shelves created for super quick set up, providing instant storage solutions without going through hours of frustrating assembly. They can be collapsed when not in use. They can also be used with or without wheels. Some models are stackable and some are equipped with customizable shelves and partitions.

StoreMaxx Inc., based in Hackensack, New Jersey, announced that Christopher Vosbikian has been named Senior Vice President of National Accounts. He will be responsible for all top tier national accounts for food, drug, mass, club and hardware/home center. In addition, Ed Spitaletta Sr. will remain Chief Executive Officer and Deanna Maratene will remain Vice President of Corporate Operations, while Eddie Spitaletta Jr. assumes the role of Executive Vice President. “We are fortunate to have someone of Christopher Vosbikian’s caliber and experience step up to lead StoreMaxx’s sales endeavors on a national account level,” said Ed Spitaletta Sr. “We are at an opportune

Emson spends 36 million on promoting Gotham Steel, and is just getting started. Gotham Steel, famous for its TV advertised non-stick ceramic copper coating on cookware, is expanding its brand. Gotham Steel is upgrading its cookware to include a diamond infused ceramic coating. A new TV commercial will be hosted by renowned celebrity chef Daniel Green who has been a judge on the Food Network and famous for his recipes on Cathay Pacific Airlines. He has been a regular on the Hallmark Home and Family channel and an author of 13 cookbooks. The new TV commercial will educate consumers on the features and benefits of this new enhanced coating. It will be televised on national television throughout the year.

BOOTH #S4054

BOOTH #S224

BOOTH #L12725

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Spyderco Kitchen Knives and the New Z-Cut

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Whirley Pop: The Popcorn Popper that Sells Itself

By Danielle Paluchniak, President, Wabash Valley Farms, Inc.

Spyderco® is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance cutlery and user-friendly sharpening solutions. Although best known for its revolutionary contributions to modern pocketknife design, Spyderco also manufactures a complete selection of high-performance kitchen knives perfectly suited for both home and commercial use. The newest addition to Spyderco’s kitchen knife line is the Z-Cut™ – a handy, incredibly versatile expression of the “offset” cooking knife. Easily recognizable by its Z-shaped profile, an offset knife is unique because its handle is above the level of the blade instead

The Only Popcorn Popper Grown on a Farm Popcorn tastes better from the Whirley Pop because we’ve spent years developing its patented popping style.

BOOTH #S4351

BOOTH #S3415

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The smell. The color. The feel. The taste. Nothing smells like popcorn, looks like popcorn, feels like popcorn or tastes like popcorn. And, you deserve a treat. Follow your nose to booth #S3415 for a taste of the best popcorn in the world – because any popcorn popped in the Original Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper just tastes better.

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Train from the Comfort of Your Own Home with Echelon

The Echelon Experience is a new approach to fitness, centered around indoor cycling. With the Echelon Fit App, anyone can train on their own time from the comfort of their own home, with hundreds of live and on-demand classes for any fitness level taught by professional and talented instructors. Echelon believes fitness is a lifestyle, not a status symbol. Your goals may take a little sacrifice, but the price of your bike shouldn’t. That’s why Echelon developed the Echelon Connect Bike that seamlessly combines fitness and tech to offer the best in stationary biking, at a fraction of the cost. The Echelon Connect offers the ultimate Echelon Continued on Page 57

Oser Communications Group

Chicago Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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Oasis Concepts Introduces New Products to Line

Storemaxx Names Vosbikian SVP of National Accounts

Emson Expands Gotham Steel

BOOTH #S4054

BOOTH #S224

BOOTH #L12725

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Spyderco Kitchen Knives and the New Z-Cut

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Whirley Pop: The Popcorn Popper that Sells Itself

By Danielle Paluchniak, President, Wabash Valley Farms, Inc.

The Only Popcorn Popper Grown on a Farm Popcorn tastes better from the Whirley Pop because we’ve spent years developing its patented popping style.

BOOTH #S4351

BOOTH #S3415

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Train from the Comfort of Your Own Home with Echelon

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Alpha Guardian: Investing in People and Products By Ashlee Campbell, Marketing Consultant, Alpha Guardian

A variety of factors are contributing to a rise in secure storage needs across all U.S. households. Co-living is a budding trend in larger cities that addresses affordable housing with communal style spaces. The rate at which natural disasters are devastating different parts of the country continues to increase. Individual wealth is rising, and in 2017 the median U.S. household income hit a record high of $61,372, according to the U.S. Census

Bureau. The number of guns continue to exceed the number of people in our country and according to the Small Arms Survey (2017), approximately 27 million U.S. households own at least one firearm but do not follow responsible storage practices. So where does Alpha Guardian come in to all of this? As a company built on core values, we take immense pride in our products and the people that back them. With an everyday focus on continual improvement, we believe in developing our team to their highest potential in

Neatfreak Comes Out of the Closet ‘IN PLAIN SIGHT’ Small urban spaces, lofts and open floorplans are a continuing trend in new condo and home construction for 2019. More Millennials, Baby Boomers and empty nesters are downsizing and moving into urban areas where space is at a premium, and designated storage areas such as closets are often not part of the construction plan. In open floorplans, it’s often tricky to delineate one space from another, which means storage intended for one function can easily spill into another, giving rise to a more minimalist lifestyle.

This has been the catalyst for the latest home décor and organizing trend of IN PLAIN SIGHT (Home Organization Market in the US, 7th Edition, Industry Study #3205). This means items that used to be stored behind closed doors and hidden from view are now in plain sight for all to see, so one must be more thoughtful about how storage looks. Storage now becomes part of the décor and must be fashionable as well as functional, allowing consumers to utilize more space without giving their room a clut-

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily order to manufacture the best possible safes to protect an individual’s most prized possessions. Investing in both our people and our products allows us to deliver against consumer needs. Over the past year, Alpha Guardian has not only expanded its range of leading brands and products, but we’ve enhanced our organizational capabilities with newly added company resources. From the largest of home safes to small, portable locking storage cases, Alpha Guardian brands are positioned to Continued on Page 61

tered appearance. The designers at neatfreak! The Home Organization have Company mastered form, function and fashion to bring you the Modular Freestanding Storage. This storage unit has been designed to add storage and enhance a room’s functionality while remaining subtle so as not to distract from a room’s décor. Storage in plain sight! The Modular Freestanding Storage can be assembled in many different configurations to suit the storage needs of Continued on Page 61

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Corkout Kit Removes Broken Corks Easily Did you know that when opening a bottle of wine more than five years old there is a one in six chance the cork will break and fall into the bottle? That’s a fact and here’s another: there is no easy way to remove errant pieces of cork from a bottle of wine. Until now. Problem solved with the CorkOut™! The CorkOut comes packaged with a professional-grade corkscrew that has been adapted so the cork removal tool can

be used to pull out large pieces of broken cork or even entire corks. A strainer on the end of the tools allows the user to easily pull out small, powdery pieces of cork floating on the top of the wine. CorkOut comes in retail-friendly packaging and master packs of six, so it is really easy to buy. CorkOut is a product of the Wine Lovers group, a consortium of professional-grade wine accessories. Visit

Brother Strong & Tough Sewing Machines: Sew Strong & Sew Tough When the going gets tough, the tough get sewing! Introducing the Brother Strong & Tough sewing machine and serger. Whether you are new to sewing, just need something reliable to mend outdoor fabrics or are looking to create something magnificent with tough materials, Brother is at your side. The ST371HD sewing machine is perfect for everyday sewing and mending on everything from durable outdoor fabrics to lightweight, elegant silks. To keep your creativity flowing, the ST371HD comes with a

variety of sewing feet, including a spring action zigzag foot, a blind stitch foot and a buttonhole foot, just to name a few! Along with 37 utility and decorative stitches, a built-in easy needle threader and the ability to free-motion sewing with the drop feed feature, the ST371HD can handle most sewing projects with ease. Once you’ve completed your sewing, move onto finishing the edges like a pro with the ST4031HD Strong & Tough serger. The ST4031HD Serger

Make the New Year Shine with New Cookware Made in France by Mauviel 1830 Mauviel 1830 presents two new, triply, contemporary cookware collections made in France: M’3 and M’Urban. The modern designs make it easy to mix and match the copper and stainless. A wedding, anniversary or housewarming gift of one or more of these gorgeous pans will top any cook’s wish list. The glamorous copper M’3 cookware collections, made from a multilayer compound of copper, aluminum and stainless steel, offers premium performance while remaining light and manageable. The modern, M’3 pots are 2mm

thick and feature a brushed copper exterior, a pouring rim and stainless-steel handles fixed with stainless rivets. These copper saucepans, sauté pans, fry pans and stew pans range in retail from $170 to $400, depending upon size and shape. The stainless steel M’Urban is resolutely chic with its brushed steel finish and striking silhouettes. The pots are made from a stainless steel, aluminum, stainless steel alloy that offers excellent cooking performance. The range of cookware includes assorted sizes of frypans, saucepans, sauté pans and stewpots as

Franmara’s Provides Wine & Bar Accessories for Professionals & Consumers For almost 50 years, Franmara, Inc. has been the leader of high-quality wine and bar accessories. Franmara particularly specializes in wine and bar service for professionals and consumers. It also has an extensive line of cheese accessories, peppermills and other gourmet gadgets. Franmara is a member of Gourmet Catalog and HTI. Seeking higher quality and greater diversity as well as keeping high quantities of inventory in stock are its greatest challenges. In terms of wine accessories, Franmara Inc. has the largest line of wine accessories in the world. Over 200 waiter’s-type corkscrews alone lead the way, including the Pulltap’s and Boomerang corkscrews. Franmara’s own Capitano Waiter’s Corkscrew, for instance, is a favorite with waiters. It is

very durable and has a long handle for good leverage, and is quite attractively priced. Franmara carrie all types of corkscrews, from $0.50 to over $1,300. Franmara exclusively carries several European wine accessories that are all made in Europe, and it has many exclusive designs in many items that it has created. Franmara’s extensive line of wine accessories continues to grow, and it is always expanding the line from all over the world in items like wine aerators, wine preservation, pourers and stoppers for wine and champagne, coasters, wine buckets, wine decanters and wine travel accessories. The barware line is growing over 200 percent this year, as Franmara introduces a professional line of barware products for both the professional and

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily booth #N8517 to learn about the foremost wine education tool in the world – Le Nez du Vin. It is the gold standard in wine education. You will also see the amazing, handblown wine glasses of Bottega del Vino Crystal – a world class line of beautiful, wine driven stemware that is light, strong and 100 percent dishwasher safe. Wine Lovers is introducing its new decanter drying rack, The Swan, that folds up to save space when not in use.

Wine Lovers welcomes independent gourmet/kitchen stores, gift shops and importers from other countries. You are the preferred customer and Wine Lovers loves work-

ing with you! Remember, every wine lover needs a CorkOut!

For more information, stop by booth #N8517 or go to www.winelovers collection.com.

gives professional results on everything from heavyduty fabrics to lightweight The knits. heavy-duty blade produces an even cut, uniformly and smoothly, even through multiple layers of denim and the heavy-duty metal frame provides stability and lasting durability while serging at high speeds. The ST4031HD gives you the creative freedom to serge layers of denim, difficult knits and other tough projects with the flexibility of using either three or four

threads. The large extension table keeps heavy fabric from pulling the needle and thread; you can get more done faster by sewing up to 1,300 stitches per minute. The Brother ST4031HD comes with large spools of serger thread, sewing feet, a soft cover, an accessory bag with a needle set, four thread spool caps, four thread nets, tweezers, a cleaning brush, a hexagonal driver, a trim trap, a foot controller pedal, an instructional DVD and an instruction manual.

well a selection of key nonstick pans. The cookware ranges in retail prices from $100 to $300, depending upon size and shape. Ernest Mauviel established the company in 1830 in a Normandy village, Villedieu les Poêles. The company manufactured cookware for the hotel and restaurant markets in France. Since that time, the company has expanded and now crafts cookware for commercial and household markets in more than 50 countries. Mauviel is still a family business that is into the sixth generation of ownership. Master Chefs around the world

count on the brand’s high performance and the support of Mauviel as a lead sponsor of the Bocuse D’Or – the culinary equivalent of the Olympics, which takes place every two years in

consumer in 2019. Its benchmark for quality has always been the restaurant professional since the company started in 1970. Jiggers, strainers, crumb scrapers, wine decanters, wine coolers, cheese accessories, openers, stoppers, pourers (recently expanded) and peppermills are also popular products. The Modularack Wineracks from Australia (very popular in the professional field for the quality and durability and easy assembly) are now available to consumers with over 248 configurations. Franmara Premium Carded line has over 1,000 SKUs to choose from: corkscrews, wine accessories, bar accessories, cheese accessories, cigar accessories and other gourmet gadgets. Franmara offers free display racks of all types. It also has an extensive line of wine gift bags and boxes that are very popular for retail stores. Franmara sells only to the trade – no direct sales to the public. Franmara ships

For more information, go to www.brother sews.com and www.scanncut.com, call 877.BROTHER or stop by booth #L11513.

Lyon, France. Mauviel offers cookware manufactured in copper, stainless steel and aluminum that is unsurpassed in quality and design praised by professional chefs and household cooks.

For more information, stop by Duralex booth #S758, Emile Henry booth #S860, Lekue booth #S858, Mauviel booth #S760 and Jars booth #S757.

from its own facility in Salinas, California, where it manufactures, assembles and imprints many of the products it sells. Franmara has many proprietary items, (i.e., invented and patented by Franmara). Franmara continues to search the world to broaden its categories (as will be revealed in its new catalog). Creating and manufacturing what’s not available anywhere else in the world has become a big challenge for Franmara. Franmara, Inc. has outgrown its original plant and now also warehouses in nearby facilities. Proudly it is pleased that many of its employees have worked for Franmara for a decade or more. Franmara strives to provide employees with the best environment it can for them. Franmara’s facility runs on 100 percent renewable solar energy. For more information, stop by booth #S3949. After the show, go to www .franmara.com, call 800.423.5855 or email info@franmara.com.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Stoelzle Lausitz: Innovation & Quality By Mark Roland, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, U.S.

Stoelzle Lausitz is an over 125 year old German Glassware manufacturer and one of the largest stemware producers in the world today, producing annually over 45 million glasses. The availability in both quality and quantity of glass sand, wood, lime stone and clay favored the development of the first local glassworks in Lausitz, Germany over 570 years ago. Table culture not only has a big tradition, but is today part of our lifestyle that leads to a feeling of well-being. The Stoelzle Lausitz glasses are the

automatic perfect contribution to the culture of wine drinking. The Stoelzle brand stands for innovation and quality: lead-free, crystalline glass, brilliance, as well as an ideal price to quality ratio. In 2016, after an extensive reconstruction and new building commissioning of a new warehouse and logistics units, Stoelzle specializes in producing machine pulled and melted stems. These crystal clear glasses have neither joint between the stem and bowl nor seamlines, having the characteristics of being handmade. Stoelzle, with its high-tech state-of-the-art new factory facility, is one of the most tech-

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily nically advanced companies in glassmaking. Professional design guarantees optimum performance and appreciation of each relevant glass. Stoelzleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market includes sommeliers, famous hotels, exclusive restaurants and winemakers and has retail distribution exported all over the world. Recently, Stoelzle has decided to aggressively enter into the American retail business and now offers a wide range of both stemware and specialty glasses, all stocked in the United States. Stoelzle Lausitz, USA, will inventory some six design shapes of

stemware, each with ranges from five to nine stems. Offerings will also include nearly 100 different specialty glasses, from the famous official Glencairn whiskey glass to various beautifully designed barware items, champagne flutes, beer glasses and many more specialty glasses. Most of the glasses will be available in beautifully designed gift packaging. Please come see our many products at booth #S2135. We are looking forward to meeting with you.

For more information, stop by booth #S2135 or call 978.239.3656.

Swivel Peeler The Good Gook offers a Swivel Peeler with swivel smooth swivel action. Made of stainless steel and equipped with a comfortable, soft, non-slip handle, The Swivel Peeler withstands the test of time, gliding through even the toughest fruit and vegetable skins with ease, removing the peel without wasting. The Swivel Peeler retails for $5.69. For more information, go to www .thegoodcook.com.

Porcelain Titanium Serveware and Accessories from Pampa Bay Pampa Bay adds to its Golden Salerno line with versatile accessory items. High fired gleaming white porcelain bodies with golden titanium beads give the Golden Salerno square bowls the look of 22-karat gold and the convenience of porcelain. Great for serving salads, vegetables or pasta. You can even use these for hot casseroles as Pampa Bay items are oven safe to 350 degrees. Dishwasher safe, tarnish free and stain resistant, Golden Salerno items have the versatility to go from casual to formal and from oven to table. Most items also available in all-silver finish and gleaming white porcelain with silver titanium beads. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re made in China. The line includes the Golden Salerno Large Square Bowl, which is 11-1/4 inches by 10-3/4 inches by 4-1/4 inches and retails for $62.50; the Golden Salerno Medium Square Bowl, which is 8-1/2 inches by 8-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches and retails for $45 and the Golden Salerno Rectangular Serving Piece, which is 19 inches by 6-1/2 inches by 13/4 inches and retails for $50. For more information, go to www .pampabay.com.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Fusionbrands Invents Another Egg-Citing Tool Having disrupted the egg poaching world with its award-winning silicone floating PoachPod, Fusionbrands® is no stranger to innovation as it relates to eggs. From its PoachPod, to EggXactRing, to EggXactPeel and more, Fusionbrands is excited to share its latest egg invention – the CrackSpot. CrackSpot is a bowl-sided easy eggshell cracker that eliminates messy unsanitary raw egg dripping down the side of bowls or landing on countertops.

Its flexible design fits over a variety of bowl sizes and various shaped rims to make a clean break in eggshells. Whether the bowl is glass, plastic, stainless steel or ceramic, the CrackSpot rests securely on the edge. The safe to touch plastic “blade” limits shell fragments and allows you to crack with confidence. The CrackSpot is made of high temperature silicone and is dishwasher safe for an easy cleanup. So, if you’re cracking one raw egg or a dozen, for baking

Anatomy of the Perfect Cutting Board There is no cook who has not struggled with a cutting board that doesn’t accommodate juice when carving a variety of meats, fruits and vegetables. Whether it is used by a beginner cook, accomplished home chef, smoking/barbecue genius or the family sous chef, Karving King can make life messfree. After two years of development, Karving King has officially launched The Dripless Cutting Board. This large capacity cutting board not only cuts the mess, but also eliminates the stress when carving everything from turkeys and roasts to fruits and vegetables. All the liquid juices are collected in the drip tray instead of on kitchen countertops and floors, making for a significantly improved cooking experience.

The board is as attractive as it is functional. The contemporary design and choice of colors (red, green, blue) will enhance any kitchen. Made in America, the boards are crafted of a very lightweight and durable polyethylene which will stand the test of time. The polyethylene is non-porous and odor-resistant. Additional features include a large 20.25-inch by 13.25-inch carving surface, spikes to hold the food in place during carving, a removable drip drawer to collect and reuse juices, easy grip handles and non-slip rubber feet to keep the board firmly in place. The drip drawer can also be used to store cutlery. BPA-free and bacteria-resistant, the

TarHong Built on Design Being a respected supplier for a variety of independent and mass retailers globally, TarHong understands the market and is adaptable to developing programs that meet your individual needs. Design is what TarHong is built on. Its in-house creative team is advanced in understanding trends and developing collections to provide partners with products to match their customer’s unique style. TarHong is inspired by its customers to make products that are stylish, functional and fun. TarHong has grown in recent years from a tabletop and entertaining manu-

facturer to being a supplier of the home, introducing new categories, such as kitchen prep and storage. From measuring spoons with copper accents to canister sets with textile inspired textures. From lifestyle-oriented bowls to pet mats, double feeders, treat jars and saucers. And garden planters, which are inspired by clean concrete finishes, but are lightweight and easy to care for. And bath products – to add a touch of modern clean lines to your bathroom while decluttering your space. TarHong brings design and color to the home.

Train on Your Own Time with Echelon The Echelon idea began with the Smart Connect bike and has since evolved into a full spectrum of products and fitness classes. At the heart of Echelon is the belief that community makes the difference between success and failure. With this in mind, the Echelon Fit app was designed to feature a range of classes for novice to advanced. The Echelon Fit App provides totally immersive fitness in the comfort and convenience of your own home. From warm up to cool down, members will be guided by world-class instructors to encourage, challenge and celebrate as limits are pushed and goals are met. Members can participate in live rides, pre-recorded rides or even choose from a library of classes featuring yoga, pilates, strength-

ening, stretching and more, all while being able to track progress by linking Facebook, Fitbit[R] and Strava accounts. The Echelon Connect offers the ultimate Echelon experience by integrating fully with the Echelon Fit app. Connect the bike to your smart device via Bluetooth to monitor progress within the Progress and Profile tab after each ride is completed. The Echelon Experience is perfect for anyone looking to get into shape right from their own home rather than having to go to an expensive and even more crowded gym. There are hundreds of classes for any fitness level taught by world-class instructors for a portion of what other companies charge in today’s market. The magnetic flywheel offers 32 lev-

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily and cooking, CrackSpot will have you cracking with ease. For those that love boiled eggs, but get irritated with removing the eggshell, Fusionbrands EggXactPeel, which was introduced last year, and was a 2018 GIA Finalist, is a must-have tool. With the EggXactPeel you can rid yourself of the frustrating task of removing annoying tiny shell fragments piece by piece and tearing apart the boiled egg. With two special function ends, you can make the perfect crack with the plastic “blade” end, then switch to the peeler end to help remove

the stubborn shell. The custom curve allows a slim fit under the membrane to easily release the entire eggshell. So, whether you are working with raw eggs or boiled eggs, Fusionbrands has a tool for each task with the new CrackSpot and the EggXactPeel.

Check out all of Fusionbrands egg tools and new products at Discover Design booth #N8307. After the show, go to www.fusionbrands.com or call 877.279.2002.

Karving King Dripless Cutting Board is dishwasher-safe and requires no special cleaning products after use. Because it can go in the dishwasher, it’s also ideal for cutting up raw meat and fish. “I originally conceived this cutting board design to make my life easier,” says Kenneth King, inventor of the Karving King Dripless Cutting Board. “It saves cleanup time so after a big meal I’m spending time with family and friends instead of being a slave to my kitchen. I think this is the last cutting board a cook will ever need to buy. Other flat cutting boards with a simple drip edge don’t come close to preventing the messy cleanup and are often made of bacteria collecting, non-dishwasher

safe wood.” Karving King offers a money-back warranty within 30 days of purchase, a six month limited warranty for any material defects and replacement parts should they be necessary. Priced at $49.95 with free shipping and handling, the Karving King Dripless Cutting Board can be purchased at www.karvingking.com, Amazon, eBay and soon to be in retail stores. It makes a great gift for anyone looking to upgrade their carving experience.

The introduction of new categories brought new opportunities for materials. TarHong is debuting ceramics in 2019 at the Ambiente and IHA Housewares shows. Here is an excerpt from TarHong’s ceramic debut: “Set the table and entertain with our clean and simple new dinnerware designs in durable porcelain and stoneware. In porcelain, we have taken inspiration from modern art infused with simple design and rich vibrant hues. In stoneware, beautifully detailed wax resist patterns are the perfect harmony between

contemporary shapes and rustic designs. Our collections of dinner plates, salad plates, low bowls and cereal bowls are for everyday use and they are oven-, microwave- and dishwashersafe. The clean crisp designs are sure to add creativity from your everyday meals to your weekend dinner parties.” Be sure to visit TarHong at the International Home & Houseware Show to see the new ceramics on display.

els of resistance, providing a challenging workout for more experienced riders and precisely adjusted resistance for beginners. It’s ergonomically customizable, with an oversized seat that’s adjustable in two dimensions, and a handlebar console with adjustable height, angle and distance. Fully padded bullhorn handlebars are perfect for transitioning between high-speed and high-resistance postures. Honoring the vision to make the user a first priority, Echelon continues to engineer outstanding interactive fitness products that provide an engaging customer experience for all fitness levels. Echelon continues to push the envelope for a truly unique at-home fitness

For more details about the Karving King Dripless Cutting Board, visit booth #N7373, Inventors Corner or contact Kenny King at 800.951.8384. Go to www.karvingking.com to learn more.

For more information, go to booth #S3454. experience. The Echelon Experience is a new approach to fitness, centered around indoor cycling. With the Echelon Fit App, anyone can train on their own time from the comfort of their own home, with hundreds of live and on-demand classes for any fitness level taught by professional and talented instructors. Echelon believes fitness is a lifestyle, not a status symbol. Your goals may take a little sacrifice, but the price of your bike shouldn't. That’s why Echelon developed the Echelon Connect Bike that seamlessly combines fitness and tech to offer the best in stationary biking, at a fraction of the cost. For more information, go to www .echelonfit.com.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Jars Céramistes Establishes Jars USA Jars Céramistes, the French manufacturer of the highest quality and design-oriented table-top and dinnerware products, is establishing Jars USA to manage and distribute its products in the United States. Jars USA is now based in New Castle, Delaware and is a sister company to Emile Henry USA. In 1857, Pierre Jars founded the family company “Manufacture de Poterie Jars” in the south of France, at the gate-

way to Provence. To this day, Jars Céramistes has remained true to the founder’s creative vision of turning objects of day-to-day living into works of art, while transforming the functional into beautiful. The products are unusually resilient, meet the demands of modern dining and kitchen-use and reflect the craftsmanship of artisans who are dedicated to their craft and brand. The products by themselves are pieces of art that

American Kitchen Cookware: Handcrafted in the USA Because It Matters Made in the USA isn’t just a slogan, it’s in American Kitchen’s DNA. The company is proud to be a part of the USA Made movement and the resurgence of companies committed to U.S.- based manufacturing. As a trusted manufacturer of exceptional quality cookware for more than 100 years, parent company Regal Ware has been pioneering this movement from the day it was founded. As a privately-held, family owned company, Regal Ware takes pride in making the world’s finest cookware, while strengthening the U.S. economy and employing hundreds of men and women. With a product line that focuses on the practical, real world needs of cooking enthusiasts, American Kitchen’s goal is simply to be the brand that gets the job done. No marketing hype. No fanfare. American Kitchen simply delivers great cookware. The American Kitchen collection includes professional-quality tri-ply

stainless steel cookware, non-stick cookware and bakeware that’s made in the USA by skilled artisans in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Tri-ply Stainless Steel and Non-stick Cookware The workhorse of all cookware, American Kitchen’s stainless-steel cookware collection enjoys its well-deserved reputation. Forming the renowned tri-ply construction are two layers of professional-grade stainless-steel wrapped around a solid aluminum core. Each ‘ingredient’ provides critical components to every piece – even heat distribution and retention through the aluminum, and induction stove compatibility with the exterior/magnetic layer of stainless-steel. It is oven-safe to 500 degrees and can even go in the dishwasher. Plus, you’ll never need to guess what size pan you need to use for a recipe since capacity is

DishFish, the Cleaning Tool That is Re-Shaping the Category One trip to booth #N6140 to demo the new DishFish line of powerful, multipurpose sponges and non-scratch scrubbers and even the most fickle cleaning critics will understand why 92 percent of customers prefer DishFish over their current brand. DishFish is being referred to as the “Tenacious New Shape of Clean,” because the line is designed with superior science to last longer than the competition while staying clean and odor-free.

Over the past year, DishFish has received many industry accolades and rave reviews from experts and real customers alike. Here’s what a few of the 92 percent who prefer the DishFish, along with some pretty impressive others, had to say: “If you’ve never heard of DishFish, now you have, and you’ll wonder what you did before you had one.” – Reader’s Digest “I purchased your sponge and I’m

Royal Pacific Corp. Presents Lodging Star Wine Coolers Royal Pacific Corp. was founded in New York/New Jersey in 1996 and for many successful years supplied the North American market with a variety of products manufactured in Guatemala, El Salvador and Belize for brand names such as Bon Jour, Sass on, Surf Style and Ocean Pacific. In 2001, with an office and manufacturing facility established in China, the company extended its product line to hospitality in-room products and has become a premier supply chain provider and product development guide.

Royal Pacific comes to the show on behalf of Lodging Stars Wine Coolers Build-Under 48 bottles and Build-In type 24 bottles for Kitchen and Stand Alone 50-100 bottles for anywhere. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and founded in 2002, Lodging Star is the maker of a wide variety of different wine coolers, which are known for their reliability, sleek design features and low noise output. The company is a premier provider of custom-built and luxury home appliances. Its reputation is built

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily grace tables to make food more appealing and the atmosphere more alive. According to Alan Senior, President of Jars USA, Jars is one of the most unique brands in the industry, as the company is continuously using special design elements and styles to present product ranges that appeal to both household and foodservice users. Today more than 50

percent of French Michelin two and three star restaurants use Jars for their dinnerware service, and Jars products can be found in the leading tabletop, design and fashion retailers in the USA and the world.

For more information, stop by Duralex booth #S758, Emile Henry booth #S860, Lekue booth #S858, Mauviel booth #S760 and Jars booth #S757.

clearly etched on the bottom of every piece. Many pieces in the stainlesssteel cookware collection include recessed, precision-fitted stainless steel lids; not only do they reduce the inevitable cooking splatter, but their eyecatching satin finish lends itself to easy cleanup – an appealing feature for every cook. Riveted stainless-steel handles provide control and durability and have the added benefit of staying cool to the touch during stovetop cooking. American Kitchen’s popular PFOAfree non-stick cookware is 10 times less adherent than other commonly found nonstick coatings. The easy-release surfaces guarantee a top-notch cooking and cleanup experience every time. Whether you need a premium 12-inch non-stick frying pan for savory omelets, a non-stick casserole pan or a versatile non-stick cookware set, American Kitchen Cookware is the place for superior non-stick cookware.

ly with this commercialgrade, non-stick coated aluminum bakeware. The natural aluminum conducts heat evenly and efficiently while the attractive gold-toned premium non-stick coating makes it easy to release baked foods. The bakeware edges are reinforced with galvanized steel to prevent warping and rusting for greater durability, and premium non-stick means easy cleanup. In a variety of convenient sizes and shapes, these pieces can handle anything you throw at them and come with a 10-year limited warranty. With American Kitchen Cookware’s attention to detail, local craftsmanship and reliable performance, you’ll find the perfect product in its stainless-steel cookware, non-stick cookware and bakeware collections.

absolutely in love with it. I’ve been using the same one for three weeks and it is still so durable. I absolutely love this sponge.” – Andrea B., DishFish Fan “My latest find and cleaning obsession? The DishFish – and, let me tell you, this nifty (and cute!) little guy is a total game-changer.” – MomTrends “Given how often you use a sponge, it’s worth investing in one that’s not only practical but long-lasting—and why not adorable, too?” – Reader’s Digest

“It’s a sponge I feel comfortable using, and it’s a fun shape that keeps my toddler happy to help scrub!” – Friday We’re In Love The DishFish is packaged in Waco, Texas and the company is a veteran-run division of Foamtec International – with over 20 years of global business success. The company proudly manufactures everything from raw materials to finished packaged products.

Nonstick Coated Aluminum Bakeware Food will bake evenly and release quick-

on providing quality products at a great value. It is well known for compact refrigerators for the home, office, dormitory and hoteliers. It has one of the most trusted brands on the wine cooler market, designed for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. Lodging Star has coolers in various sizes. The smallest cooler holds 24 bottles, while the largest holds 96 bottles. It has the best choices for built-in wine refrigerators. Both Royal Pacific and Lodging Star are proud to provide excellent quality. Royal Pacific works with custom home builders, appliances distributors and remodelers. It is able to provide a

Stop by booth #S3215 to learn more or visit www.americankitchen.com. After the show, go to www.regalware .com, call 262.626.2121 or email info@regalware.com.

Visit booth #N6140 to see and demo the entire line of DishFish cleaning products. strong supply chain to support replenishment along with welltrained customer service representatives available for any

inquiries. Royal Pacific seeks other businesses to work with for a mutually beneficial outcome. Royal Pacific’s knowledge, delivery, communication and pricing help customers travel on the sometimes bumpy business road into a smooth, easy and successful experience. For more information, stop by booth #L13360, check out www.royalpacificusa.com or call 917.767.7373.

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Popular Chocolate Collections from DeBrand DeBrand Fine Chocolates employs nearly 100 people with four retail shops in Fort Wayne, one in Indianapolis and a mail order department that ships all over the world. In 2010, DeBrand officially launched its Wholesale Division, which now supplies products to retailers in all 50 states and beyond. Only the highest quality ingredients are used, from imported European chocolate to fresh local ingredients and inclusions from all over the globe. Each product is carefully and beautifully packaged and presented in retail stores that deliver first-class

ambiance and outstanding customer service centered on “The Golden Rule.” From Owner and Founder, Cathy BrandBeere’s childhood home to the current 30,000 square foot corporate and manufacturing headquarters, the cornerstone of DeBrand remains a steadfast commitment to excellence and a passion for perfection. The three most popular chocolate collections are available not only in beautiful gift box collections, but can also be purchased in bulk. The Classic Collection is ideal for those who appreciate quality and tradition. Timeless

The French Farm Expands Pasta Selection The French Farm has expanded its Italian pasta selection to include Verrigni. Rooted in quality and tradition, Verrigni’s bronze cut pastas have superior texture and flavor. Verrigni has been producing highend pastas for 110 years. Considered one of the ancient “Pastifici Abruzzesi,” Verrigni has started a new phase by expanding its product line and refreshing its packaging. The highest quality ingredients and traditional production meth-

ods have been carried over into the refresh, as this is the heart of the company. Today, the superior quality of the pasta is rooted in selecting the highest quality durum wheat, which is exclusively Italian. The wheat comes from the Abruzzo region, from a family owned farm. Verrigni prides itself on its traditional pasta making style. The wheat is still to this day stone ground using water from the Gran Sasso and then it is airdried using the drying cabinets invented

Divella Offering Full Italian Program for Retailers, Foodservice Distributors Divella was founded in 1890 in a small village near Bari in the Southern region of Puglia. Over the years, the Divella family business has become the No. 2 pasta brand sold in Italy. This is thanks to the successful blend of tradition, topquality raw materials, up-to-date technology and enthusiasm. To guarantee the quality of the pasta, Divella starts by milling its own semolina in its on-site mills, using the highest quality durum wheats. It is this special

mix of wheats which gives the pasta a natural, bright yellow color with a high protein content with a great texture and fantastic flavor. Apart from being No. 2 in Italy, Divella also exports to over 140 countries. Its name is closely associated with the Mediterranean diet: the best flavor, the highest quality and the healthiest foods. The company’s mission is to spread excellent food throughout the world. Its philosophy can be summarized

favorites make up this most popular collection, luscious including caramel variations, pure fruit creams bursting with wonderfully intense flavors, as well as reinspired traditional selections such as PB&J, maple and strawberry with rhubarb. The Truffle Collection is perfect for the ultimate chocolate lover! These 12 incredible variations seem almost too beautiful to eat ... almost. Each oversized piece is individually and artistically designed, but their true beauty lies within. Each silky, rich truffle is like a petite, luxurious chocolate dessert.

The Connoisseur Collection is created for those who have an appreciation for diverse flavors, textures and taste combinations. By creating unique combinations of spices and rare ingredients found locally and from around the world, this extraordinary collection of chocolates, with its unpredictable textures and tastes, will take you to a new level of chocolate appreciation.

by the founder’s son. Along with high quality durum wheat, the pastas are bronze cut, meaning the dies used to cut and shape the noodles are made from bronze. The bronze cut gives the noodles a coarser texture. The coarse texture allows the noodles to hold onto the sauce. Verrigni truly takes Italian pasta to the next level in terms of quality and tradition. With seven different noodle shapes to choose from, The French Farm has an option for all your pasta needs. Whether

you are searching for a classic spaghetti shaped noodle, or something a little more unique like the Radiatori, these high-quality pastas will exceed your expectations. All of the noodle shape options from Verrigni come packaged in cases of 12 and pair fantastically with Frantoi Cutrera’s Norma Tomato Sauce or La Favorita’s Genovese Pesto.

in its constant search for high quality standards which it has been working on for over four generations. Divella produces a wide range of pasta shapes to suit all preferences and which can happily adapt themselves to a wide variety of ethnic cuisines. From the classic spaghetti and penne, to egg-based pasta, the “classy” bronze extruded pasta, whole wheat and gluten free pasta, vegetable enriched pasta and the latest ARTISANAL line (a

For more information, email wholesale @debrand.com, go to www.debrand.com or call 260.969.8331.

For more information, go to www .thefrenchfarm.com.

new, slow-dried pasta which, when boiled, has the texture and consistency of fresh pasta, without the refrigerated-storage problems of truly “fresh pasta”). It also offers a complete range of canned and bottled tomato products, biscuits, extra virgin olive oil, rice, couscous and vinegar. In 2017, the company opened a new warehouse in Los Angeles to support the already existing New Jersey location.

For more information, contact the North America Office at info@divellausa.com or call 347.725.4096.

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“Life’s Best Served with Jarlsberg” Campaign Extends in 2019 An interview with Valerie Liu, Marketing Manager, Norseland, Inc.

KNSD: For the first time in many years, Jarlsberg® launched a 2018 consumer marketing test. Tell our readers about that.

VL: Jarlsberg made a big splash in the northeast in 2018; we tested a campaign called ‘Life’s Best Served with Jarlsberg.’ Targeted towards older Millennials and Baby Boomers, we brought Jarlsberg to life by highlighting the powerful memories people build around food. From the memorable to the mundane, Jarlsberg transforms meals into memories. The campaign was very successful – we even debuted digital billboards in Times Square! We were nominated as a finalist for the 2018 Online Marketing Media and Advertising awards, alongside Johnson & Johnson

and Toyota. The campaign will extend in 2019 – we’re thrilled to be able to share our story, delicious recipes and fun moments with new and existing consumers alike.

KNSD: How has Norseland’s overall approach to brand building evolved?

VL: We’re finding that even in the digital age, nothing replaces the experience of tasting and learning about the cheese in person. We couple our digital presence – focused on sharing recipes, working with influencers and seasonal giveaways – with experiential projects. Old Amsterdam completed a sampling tour around the northeast, activating at wine, food and art festivals. Jarlsberg also launched a 16-day pop-up in New York City. Visitors enjoyed samples and learned how to pair delicious cheeseboards for the holidays. We were also

Sea What’s New from Legal Sea Foods and Stonewall Kitchen For over 60 years, Legal Sea Foods has delighted guests with its ocean-fresh fare and New England-inspired menu. Now, Stonewall Kitchen is proud to lend its specialty food expertise to bring signature sauces, condiments and more from Legal Sea Foods’ kitchen to your customer’s table. For this initial product launch, Stonewall Kitchen focused on creating exceptional versions of classic seafood accompaniments, taking inspiration from the recipes that Legal Sea Foods crafted for its menu. Famous for its jumbo

shrimp, lump crab cakes and New England clam chowder, among many other delicious dishes, Stonewall Kitchen created complementary condiments for pairing with at-home versions of these restaurant favorites. This includes new pantry staples like the House Tartar Sauce, House Cocktail Sauce and House Vinaigrette. The House Tartar Sauce features tangy pickle relish, notes of dill and a creamy, aioli-like texture that’s perfect with just about any fried food, while tomatoes and horseradish give the House Cocktail Sauce a light, zingy flavor for

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily conscious of creating fun photo opportunities that people would naturally want to share – like our giant Jarlsberg wheel swing with a farm backdrop, complete with adorable cows. When the digital strategy can be interwoven with in-person experiences, that creates a stronger ‘brand moment’ that carries over to shopping trips.

KNSD: Looking forward to the next year, what do you view as the biggest opportunities, and why?

VL: There will continue to be opportunities around snacking for both kids and adults. Gen Z is adventurous – when snacking at school, they want more than the traditional mozzarella stick. For adults, cheese checks all the health marks that matter today – it’s high in protein, low in carbs, high in calcium. Many cheeses even contain natural probiotics that are fantastic for gut health. Cheese is also ketogenic diet friendly, which has been a massive eating trend.

an excellent dip to serve with chilled shrimp or dollop on top of freshly shucked oysters. A garden salad drizzled with the expertly balanced House Vinaigrette makes for a winning side to complete any meal. Of course, with Stonewall Kitchen at the helm, this line also contains a few surprises. Take the Chipotle Tartar Sauce, which adds spicy, smoky peppers into the mix for a product that imparts a Southwestern kick to everything from fish sandwiches to French fries. Or, try familiar flavors in a new way with the Lemon Dill Aioli. It’s creamy, herbaceous and tangy from the

Norseland offers snacking products that cover the whole spectrum. For kids, Parmissimo launched 1,2,3Cheese!, with cheese, breadsticks and juice. Cheese Fusions has craveable, bold flavors like Fiery Habanero and Smokey Chipotle. Jarlsberg has an individual snack format, and Old Amsterdam has bite-sized gouda; Garcia Baquero has a tapas plate with three of their cheeses, pre-sliced – perfect for picnics or parties! Clarifying health benefits on existing products is also a huge opportunity. For example, we’ve seen from social and search that many shoppers don’t understand why Jarlsberg is lactose-free, even if that is a claim that matters to them. We are constantly developing new communication, so consumers feel informed and confident when they shop the specialty cheese case. For more information, go to www .norseland.com or call 203.324.5620.

inclusion of both lemon juice and oil, replicating the typical squeeze of citrus and sprinkling of dill that finishes off fish, only in a dippable, spreadable form. Rounding out the launch is the twofor-one Lemon Dill Marinade & Dressing, the Spicy Cocktail Sauce, which has an extra dose of horseradish plus jalapeños and chili powder for heat, and the simple-yet-sensational Oyster Crackers that go swimmingly with any chowder, soup or stew. Tasty and quality made, these products will have your customers hooked from the very first bite!

Jan is Ready for Her Close Up

2019 Best of Show

By Kris Mason, Director of Brand Innovation, Just Jan’s

Up until now, when customers pick up a jar of Just Jan’s they have no idea who Jan is. Even at in-store appearances, people are often shocked to find out that the person they are talking to is actually the Jan behind Just Jan’s. Over years of being in business, Jan has enjoyed this small bit of anonymity. Never one to toot her own horn, Jan liked the idea that despite having created some of the best spreads on the market and having product in stores nationwide, she was still just Jan. While she’s still just Jan, more people may begin to recognize her at those in-store appearances. They may have seen her in a YouTube commercial, 19,000 views, or perhaps they saw her featured on an episode of “Meet Your Maker,” with over 25,000 views, as of this writing, on Facebook. Wherever they saw Jan, cus-

tomers are going to be able to put a face to the brand Just Jan’s, and that’s most important. Following a 20 year plus film career, Jan is no stranger to working behind the scenes. In fact, it’s where she’s most comfortable. Over the last few years, though, Jan has undergone a bit of a transformation. Beginning with a baptism by fire on QVC, Jan has been getting more and more comfortable being the face of the brand. In 2018, she was able to make use of a number of multimedia opportunities, with appearances on a food podcast as well as a food radio show. 2019 will be another step in that direction as Just Jan’s looks to expand its partnership with longtime digital content partner, SideChef. While expanded use of media to enhance consumer engagement will increase and improve over time, Jan still enjoys going out and meeting people face to face ... only now people may recognize her first.

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their employees. Initially, White operated through a partnership, White-Kobrick, that worked specifically in office coffee supply. When David White branched out on his own, his company became White Coffee Corporation. In the 1950s, as coffee consumption climbed, David’s son, Irwin White, (father of the current managers, Gregory and Jonathan White) joined the company. Success was first realized in the office coffee supply business and soon their reputation carried the firm over to foodservice. Coffee consumption peaked in 1962 and began a slow decline in the 1970s when it appeared that Americans were losing their taste for the brew. Instead of “packing it in,” the Whites – Carole, Irwin’s wife, at the helm as president, and Jonathan and Gregory – doubled down. The family provided edu-

cational seminars to customers around the country and at their plant located in the Astoria section of Queens. White Coffee believed its early focus on “specialty coffee” helped everyone and was outfront of a wave that swept the industry. Moreover, the White’s innovated. During the 1970s, they imported Swiss Water for chemical-free decaffeination. White Coffee was one of the first companies to use vacuum packaging for extended shelf life. It offered organic and produced it in a unique format, “BioCup,” which sold over a million single cups in the first month. After Irwin’s passing in 1992, the staff under Carole White’s leadership grew to over 100-plus employees that proudly work to offer 300 varieties of coffees, custom roasted with four-stage quality control accuracy. “You don’t keep customers for 10, 15, 20 years or more unless you keep them very satisfied,”

says Jonathan White, Executive Vice President. In the 2000s, White Coffee’s customer base transitioned from smaller local businesses to regional and national chains, both in foodservice and retail. The White’s licensing program of national brands launched with “Kahlúa” in 2009 and quickly led to Entenmann’s® and Jim Beam®, among others. Numerous awards and accolades followed, including being named one of the top licensees in the world in 2017 by License Global Magazine and several nods from the World Beverage Innovation Awards and a 2018 feature in the Wall Street Journal. White Coffee is recognized in the industry as a leading “bespoke” producer for prominent brands and by name to its adoring consumers. White Coffee’s products are available in retail outlets and online.

resulting in the best choices for your project. You can search by type of baked good, size or even ounce capacity. Are you wanting to dress up your cupcakes or muffins without all the grease showing through? Introducing our new Elite Tulip Cups, created with a 70 gsm heavyweight paper. They are designed to form a barrier to oil transfer, resulting in a Tulip Cup that has more rigidity and consistent color, which creates an exceptional look for your baked good. Adding to our single serve molds are three new products that would be great for pies, cakes, brownies and custards. We have had many requests to make deeper single serve molds; in response, our Round 3-5/8 inch mold and our Square 3-1/8 inch by 3-1/8 inch mold are

now both 1-1/2 inches deep. Along with this is our new standard size brioche baking mold, a single serving, yet larger than our mini brioche cups. This mold is designed to stand up to yeast bread, but it is also great for a jumbo cupcake or a beautiful pie. We wanted to give our customers options to enhance their look and differentiate their products, which is made possible with a new color in our Ecos Series baking line with lids. Introducing two individual size molds for the grab and go market, featuring a terra cotta exterior with a white interior. The new generation of Panettone producers are artisan bakers using fresh, quality ingredients. To meet the needs of this growing market, we are introducing three sizes of our corrugated molds (MSeries) that are formed with tall and sturdy sides to support the delicate structure while adding a refined look.

We know that many of our customers use our molds for the bake and sell market as seen in grocery stores and retail bakeries, but our products can be used in a variety of applications, such as catering, restaurants and manufacturing. Our paper baking molds transport easily and dispose after one use, making them great for sweet as well as savory foods. Our PETlaminated line works great for quiches, lasagna and other savory dishes that make great to-go containers going from freezer to oven or microwave to table. Created from paper, a renewable source, Novacart products are a perfect solution for the food industry.

White Coffee Celebrates 80 Years of Custom Coffee Service and Products Founder David White’s interest in food and beverage distribution came at a tumultuous time in U.S. history. It was 1939, and Americans were still suffering through the Great Depression. Government officials contemplated entry into WWII after Germany invaded Poland. Citizens were seeking comfort in movies such as “The Wizard of Oz” and hit songs like “When the Saints Go Marching In” by Louis Armstrong and Kate Smith’s rendition of “God Bless America.” In those days, coffee’s appeal was primarily for its stimulating effect. The depression years had elevated coffee to a necessity for enduring long hours of work at low pay – if one could find work. By the late 1930s, coffee had become so entrenched as one of the few affordable, simple pleasures that employers were increasingly providing coffee breaks for

Novacart Launches New Look with New Website By Joe Miglia, General Manager, Novacart

Novacart is known for our full product line of bake and sell paper packaging. We have been leading the industry with quality and innovation by creating the standard, not following it. We only use the finest paper from renewable forests, which is only one of the reasons our products stand above the rest. We have recently launched our new website, www.novacartusa.com, with a fresh look and improved features to guide customers through our products. We realize how difficult packaging is to source, which is why we feature our full product lines and multiple search areas. Our new site allows you to narrow your selection by choosing different field options,

For more information, go to www .whitecoffee.com or call 800.221.0140.

For more information, go to www.novacartusa.com, call 877.896.6682 or email info@novacartusa.com.

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Fabrique Délices Refreshes Branding, Visual Identity Fabrique Délices just redesigned its website; the new design gives a fresh look that better reflects the high quality of the company’s products. “We wanted to create a style that accurately reflects the artisanal side of our products with a twist of modernity,” said Sébastien Espinasse, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The company is currently redesigning its entire line of products: organic flatbread crackers, pâtés, rillettes and mousses, truffle butters, cornichons, dry and cured meat, specialty meats and allnatural sausages. The new modern design features a bright color palette that catches the eye. Each label is printed with vivid colors and with the product name written on a

chalkboard. This emphasizes the authentic and traditional aspect of the products. This combination creates just the right style for Fabrique Délices charcuterie. With this new change, the products immediately stand out on grocery store shelves. Charcuterie products have, undoubtedly, trended over the last few years – however, pâtés, rillettes and mousses are still unfamiliar to the American diet. In order to demonstrate how to enjoy these specialties, Fabrique Délices sleeves provide easy-to-understand instructions: within the sleeve, drawings detail how to build a charcuterie board, how to unmold pâtés, how to store the products and more.

Jake’s New Roasted Salted Inshell Almonds Jake, a fourth-generation member of the Jasper Family, is proud to continue the farming traditions of his great-grandfather that have been passed down for over 70 years. Since 1948, a commitment to quality and innovation has propelled many fine Jasper Specialty Foods products into the hands of health-conscious almond lovers around the world. Brand new to the mix of Jake’s Nut Roasters creative line of specialty almond snacks is Jake’s distinctively packaged Roasted Salted Inshell Almonds. Definitely a twist on today’s typical packaged almond products, these inshell almonds provide an unparalleled snacking experience, and make eating this healthy, plant-based snack both fun and satisfying ... and they are perfect for

sharing, too! Produced in a dedicated peanut-free facility and sourced from Jake’s own orchards, these premium California almonds are dry roasted and seasoned in small batches to deliver exceptional quality. Health benefits abound with California almonds, which contain a wholesome blend of both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats known to help reduce cholesterol levels and support cardiovascular health. Jake’s Roasted Salted Inshell Almonds are packaged in a unique and reusable 16-ounce burlap bag, allowing for easy access and convenient storage. Jake’s rustic burlap bag has a classic, masculine appearance that looks great on a store shelf, kitchen counter or table

Les Trois Petits Cochons Launches New Sous-Vide Egg Bite Product Line Since its opening as a small charcuterie shop selling pâtés and quiches in New York in 1975, Les Trois Petits Cochons (The Three Little Pigs) has taken pride in combining elevated with accessible, maintaining the company’s premium sourcing, production and quality standards that make for great French food products. This longtime specialty leader has modernized the quiches it sold in the original shop in Greenwich Village with the launch of a new line of all natural, cage-free Sous-Vide Egg Bites.

This new category for the brand maintains Les Trois Petits Cochons’ core values and principles of premium ingredients and handcrafted production methods. By utilizing the traditional French sous-vide cooking method, Les Trois Petits Cochons creates tender, perfectly cooked egg bites that have a refined texture and gourmet taste. The all natural, cage-free Sous-Vide Egg Bites are gluten-free, high in protein, contain zero sugar and are low in carbohydrates. They are available in four deli-

Souperb Expands Plant-Based Soup Offerings Wow your customers with fresh, new plant-based soups. Souperb Soup proudly expands its line of fresh soups to include three new, nutritious soups featuring exciting flavor combinations. Maintaining its high standards, these soups are made with real, gluten-free and non-GMO ingredients without any added sugar.

Tomato with Fennel Seed Soup: Classic tomato soup brightened with a hint of

fennel seed. You won’t miss the cream and it’s sweetened with healthy carrots. Vegan, dairy free, gluten free and no added sugar.

Black Bean with Cactus Soup: Surprise! Cactus is featured in this Southwest inspired, protein packed black bean soup. Multiple enjoyment options including hot as a soup, cold as a dip or as a side dish on Taco Tuesday. Vegan, dairy free, gluten free and no

“We want to be sure to provide the tastiest experience for our customers,” said Sebastien. The new look has now shipped to retailers nationwide and has received great feedback from customers.

Traditional and Artisanal Charcuterie since 1985 Fabrique Délices is based in Hayward, California, and has been preparing time-honored classics along with innovative products for more than 30 years. With dedicated attention to consistent quality, Fabrique Délices has created an offering of more than 100 traditional French delicacies, including all-natural pâtés and mousses, duck breast, duck rillettes, boudins, sausages, truffle butters, cornichons and many more. centerpiece. Reach in and grab a handful of these tasty almonds ... just twist and crack for a delicious snack! Be sure to try some of Jake’s other bold and unique seasoned almond products, “Straight from Jake’s Orchard” to you.

About Jasper Specialty Foods Jasper Specialty Foods is a multi-generational, family-run operation headquartered in Newman, California, specializing in the production of unique almond related food snacks, confections and other treats for the specialty food market. “From Farm to Market” is a slogan often used to epitomize the philosophy of the company. First and foremost, it is farmers seeking to grow and produce the finest almonds in the world by con-

Fabrique Délices charcuterie is made in the USA with authentic French recipes using simple and high-quality ingredients to provide the best products. Products are available nationwide in local specialty food stores such as Wholefoods Mollie Stone’s, Market, Andronico’s Market, Draeger’s Market, Lunardi’s Market, Mill Valley Market, Woodland Market, Schaub’s Meat, Sunshine Foods, Bev’ Mo Walnut Creek, Gourmet Corner, Gourmet & More, Dean & Deluca, as well as local Bay Area Farmer’s Markets in Palo Alto, San Mateo, Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Campbell. For more information, go to www .fabriquedelices.com, email info@fabrique delices.com or call 510.441.9500.

trolling every aspect of the process including planting, farming, harvesting, processing, packaging, sales and distribution. Some of its popular brands include Nunes Farms, Jake’s Nut Roasters and Jasper Ranch, to name a few. The company is actively involved in developing new flavors, custom mixes and smart packaging with an emphasis on small batch process and exceptional quality. California almonds from Jake’s Nut Roasters are the perfect pairing of bold new flavors and traditional, handcrafted production.

For more information, call 800.255.1641 or go to www.jasperspecialtyfoods.com or www.jakesnutroasters.com.

cious varieties: Bacon & Swiss, Prosciutto & Gruyère, Ham & Espelette Pepper, and a vegetarian option of Spinach & Feta. Les Trois Petits Cochons’ new Sous-Vide Egg Bites are high-quality, all natural and fully cooked – perfect as breakfast, lunch, an on-the-go snack or a healthy addition to kid’s lunchboxes. They are also keto-friendly and a healthy alternative to carbohydrate-packed breakfast sandwiches. No matter your lifestyle or personal preference, there is an option for everyone, including eating them at room temperature or heating them by

microwave, toaster oven or stove. Les Trois Petits Cochons’ Sous-Vide Egg Bites and other products are available in natural and conventional retailers nationwide as well as online at www.3pigs.com. Visit www.3pigs.com and click “Contact Us” to locate a store near you. Connect on social media with Facebook at @3pigspate or on Instagram at @3pigspate.

added sugar.

refrigerated shelves of prepared food or deli departments. Souperb’s Founder, Joanna Terry, says, “We love creating plant-based soups with a flavorful twist. Our customers care about eating well, and their response to our line of premium, healthy soups has been amazing. The introduction of these small-batch soups allows us to offer even more variety and to share our passion for good, whole food ingredients.”

Red Pepper Corn Soup: Savor the taste of summer. Sweet corn and red peppers seasoned with herbs and spices mingle for a flavor combination you will surely love.

The three new soup varieties are sold in 24-ounce tubs (MSRP $7.49) in natural food stores like Whole Foods Market. They are usually found on the

For more information, go to www.3pigs.com, call 212.219.1230 or email info@3pigs.com.

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High-Quality Natural Products from Cachafaz An interview with Juan Mandayo, Chief Executive Officer, Cachafaz US.

KNSD: Tell our readers about your company.

JM: Cachafaz was founded in 2001 by three Argentinian brothers who began producing their version of the famous Argentinian “alfajor” (a maicena cookie filled with dulce de leche) and distributing their treats by bicycle. As they grew their small, family business, the brothers realized that Argentinians were looking for a new kind of snack: something as healthy as it was delicious. Cachafaz has since become one of the first companies to introduce high-quality treats with whole, all-natural ingredients to the Argentinian market.

KNSD: What has been done and what

are the expectations for 2019?

JM: Over the past two years, we’ve made changes to our packaging, certified USDA Organic some products and developed a marketing strategy for our products. Our expectation for 2019 is to continue to grow and open new accounts throughout the U.S. So far, Cachafaz has received great feedback from customers around New York, Florida, California, Texas and it will hopefully be experienced nationwide. KNSD: What would you say makes your company unique?

JM: As a company, we are constantly innovating to create new, high-quality natural products. Developing healthy, delicious and affordable food for all cus-

Champignon North America Launches Rougette Bonfire Grilling Cheeses Champignon North America is pleased to announce the launch of a selection of specialty cheeses made just for the grill. Rougette Bonfire Grilling Cheeses, the latest cheese innovation from Käserei Champignon, are served hot, fresh off the grill and are perfect for sharing. The product line includes two types of cheese, made with all-natural ingredients: a mild and creamy soft-ripened cheese, which comes in two individually packed cheeses per unit; and a semi-soft cheese marinated in herbs, which comes in a convenient ready-to-grill pan. Both

cheeses are unique and approachable in flavor profile and truly bring something special to the summer barbecue experience. Mild and creamy Grilling Cheese is made to be heated directly on the grill – just like a burger. The creative cheese masters of Käserei Champignon have refined a recipe for a soft ripened cheese that can withstand the direct heat without melting or sticking to the grill. The cheese develops a chargrilled, golden crispy outside and a warm and creamy soft inside. An excellent grilling choice for vegetarians and

Columbia Valley Family Farms Celebrates 35 Years Columbia Valley Family Farms is celebrating 35 years of excellence. Foster’s Pickled Products started with humble beginnings and the company keeps that clearly in mind as it moves forward. Its brand has been built on faith, family and a handshake. It believes you cannot go wrong with these values in mind. The owners, Kevin Filbrun and Bryan Lynch, have a passion for agriculture and are family-oriented brothers who have

been farming for almost three decades. They are active in the local community through donating time, talent and resources to charities, and providing support for youth missions and child adoption. Their success can be attributed to operating with integrity and sustainable farming practices. These definitive traits have brought a long line of farming to an eager fourth generation who are now learning what it means to bring a quality

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Expanding Sweet things are happening at Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company. In late 2018, the company purchased a second facility to expand its manufacturing, warehousing and distribution for its continued national expansion. With the additional space at the factory, a third Swiss Knobel One-Shot line was ordered as well as a high-speed wrapper from Italy, chocolate melters and an additional cooling tower. The entire line is being

installed in early 2019, which brings a total investment to over $2,000,000 in the last 12 months. In September of 2018, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company also became SQF certified, making the factory GFSI compliant. This has allowed the company to expand its private label and contract manufacturing business as well. The manufacturing facility is also partially powered by solar energy, uses only LED lighting and recy-

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily tomers is our top objective. Our philosophy is to select the best natural ingredients so that customers can enjoy a product with a variety of nutritional properties. Cachafaz is a great example of viral marketing success: simply through word of mouth, our customers have put us at the top of international business. KNSD: Are you introducing any new products? If so, what distinguishes this new product from others already on the market?

JM: Yes, Cookids. After two years working with farmers and new wheat suppliers, we manufactured an incredibly full flavor whole wheat cookie, which is certified USDA Organic, available in three flavors: Vanilla, Cocoa and Honey & Oats. The first two are also vegan with low sugar and fun packaging. We consider that all the natural attributes will be cheese lovers alike! Marinated Grilling Cheese is a savory and creamy semi-soft cheese pre-marinated in herbs and oil and comes in a convenient aluminum pan for easy preparation and grilling. The cheese softens when warmed and has versatile party menu applications: it can be warmed on both sides and then diced into salads, layered with grilled vegetables for one-pan main course, or it can be melted into a hot dip, perfect for a crowd. “We’re very excited to see our Rougette Bonfire Grilling Cheeses bring people together around the grill,” said Flynne Wiley, Chief Executive Officer of Champignon North America. “Now

key for customers to pick up.

KNSD: Where is your current product emphasis?

JM: We target customers who care about ingredients, so we emphasize right on the package what the cookies contain, and just as importantly, what they don’t. KNSD: What is the nature of your distribution?

JM: We just started working with UNFI, available in three distribution centers, and are also working with six smaller distributors throughout the U.S. Our goal is to make sure customers around the country will be able to find our products at their local grocery shelf. We are confident that the demand of our products will open many other doors. For more information, www.cachafaz.us.

grill masters and cheese lovers alike can enjoy specialty cheeses in a totally new way.”

About Champignon North America, Inc. Champignon North America is the exclusive importer of specialty cheeses produced by award-winning cheese producer Käeserei Champignon, a 100-year old family-owned company in Bavaria, Germany. Käserei Champignon is maker of specialty brands Cambozola, Champignon, St. Mang and world champion Grand Noir. For more information, go to www .bonfirecheese.com.

product to the marketplace. Columbia Valley Family Farms provides the excellence its customers have come to expect over the last 35 years through the implementation of several intentional steps. Its asparagus is hand harvested and precisely cut daily from its fields that are only a mere 10 miles away. Then, within 24 hours, the raw products are transported to the fresh packing lines or the processing plant for pickling. To ensure quality and vegetable integrity, its loyal employees carefully sort the product and hand pack every box or jar.

It then seals the deal with a robust food safety plan, ensuring that the customer enjoys a safe, finished result. Columbia Valley Family Farms fresh and pickled products are built on excellence, tradition and sustainability. Its asparagus, green beans and carrots are 100 percent natural, providing you with exceptional quality and a healthy, crisp taste. From its family farm in Eastern Washington to your home, the company insists on quality every step of the way. Its products are packed with 35 years of experience and sealed with a vision for the future.

cles all of its cardboard that comes into the facility. Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company is known for its craft chocolate bars, mini bars and caramel bites. The company’s new equipment has given it the ability to make these new products and add exciting new flavors to each line. Many of the popular flavors include Waffle Cone Caramel, BEE-Berry Honey Caramel, Sea Salt Caramel, Peanut Butter & Banana, Key Lime Pie, Happy Birthday, Italian Cannoli, Blood Orange Caramel and Strawberry & Champagne Truffle, to

name a few. There are two scheduled releases for new products in 2019. Founded in 1981, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company is owned and operated by the Abel family, who works at the factory every day alongside a team of artisan chocolatiers. The company started out as a small retail store and candy kitchen and has expanded across the county through its Wholesale and Contract Manufacturing Division. The company has seven production lines, all of which run daily.

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Bella Sun Luci Keeping on Trend with New Products When it comes to staying on top of consumer trends, Mooney Farms and its line of Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes works to keep ahead of the curve. By interfacing with other producers, the company understands customer demand and a need for innovative and interesting new products to be hitting store shelves. This year, the company will announce a brand new product to its sun dried tomato line: Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Chipotle Topper & Sauce. This new sauce brings a sweet and

smokey flavor to the current sun dried tomato line-up with its Southwest chipotle flare. The idea sprang from a need to add flavor to an all-vegetable dish. Not only did the sauce add taste to the dish, it also brought the house down with its robust sun dried tomato and chipotle flavor explosion, which lead to using the product on almost everything. From tacos to pastas, this sauce can top it all! Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Chipotle Topper & Sauce is a flavor

Experience Ginger in a New Way with Savortree Herb Crystals Ginger Savortree™ Ginger Crystals are the newest flavor in the Herb Crystals® line by Fresh Origins, a San Diegobased company. Made from real ginger, these Crystals have a refreshing and authentic ginger taste and they are the hottest new ingredient for spicing up cooking at home. Not only does ginger have health and medicinal benefits, these Crystals will add delight and balance to any meal. They are zesty and crunchy with just the right amount of ginger spice. From sweet to savory, add Ginger Crystals to salads, meats, seafood, pastries, fresh fruit, gelato,

chocolate and even cocktails. “I love the Herb Crystals not only for their vibrant flavor, but also for the unique texture they impart to my desserts,” says Pastry Chef Johnny Iuzzini. Savortree Crystals are an original concept by Fresh Origins. They have dazzling, all-natural colors and incredible flavors that come only from fresh whole herbs and flowers with absolutely no added flavors, preservatives or coloring and they are kosher certified. Fresh Origins produces the most flavorful fresh herbs and edible flowers, which are care-

DeBrand Introduces New Draped in Gold Chocolate Art Box Elegantly adorned in stunning 24-karat gold leaf and handcrafted in rich, dark chocolate, DeBrand Fine Chocolates proudly announces the newest addition to its collection of Chocolate Art Boxes ... Draped in Gold! The perfect, unique gift for someone who has everything, it adds a touch of luxury to any special event. Indulge like royalty with the magnificent Draped in Gold Chocolate Art Box and leave a lastEchelon (Cont’d. from p. 1)

experience by integrating fully with the Echelon Fit app. Connect the bike to your smart device via Bluetooth to monitor progress within the Progress and Profile tab after each ride is completed. The Echelon Experience is perfect for anyone looking to get into shape right from their own home rather than having to go to an expensive and even more crowded gym. There are hundreds of classes for any fitness level taught by world-class instructors for a portion of what other companies charge in today’s market. Storemaxx (Cont’d. from p. 1)

moment in our growth and we need renewed leadership to successfully implement our strategy and take advantage of the market opportunities ahead.” Vosbikian comes to StoreMaxx after his position with Bradshaw’s Casabella

ing impression. It can be purchased empty so that it may be filled with a special, personal gift. However, for the ultimate gourmet experience, this incredible, edible piece of art can be filled with an assortment of DeBrand’s popular Classic Collection or the decadent Truffle Collection. The Classic Collection is made up of timeless favorites, including luscious caramel variations, pure fruit creams

The magnetic flywheel offers 32 levels of resistance, providing a challenging workout for more experienced riders and precisely adjusted resistance for beginners. It’s ergonomically customizable, with an oversized seat that’s adjustable in two dimensions, and a handlebar console with adjustable height, angle and distance. Fully padded bullhorn handlebars are perfect for transitioning between high-speed and high-resistance postures. The Echelon idea began with the Smart Connect bike and has since evolved into a full spectrum of products and fitness classes. At the heart of

Division as National Vice President of Sales. Prior to Bradshaw, Vosbikian was part of the unprecedented growth of Quickie Manufacturing, serving as Vice President of Sales for nearly 20 years. “He is a proven visionary with an exemplary track record of execution. He is a strong communicator who is customer focused

booster to any dish, including raw, grilled, sautéed or steamed vegetables. But the flavor doesn’t stop at vegetables; it’s also great topped on sandwiches, wraps, tacos, hamburgers and more. Mooney Farms prides itself on understanding the changes of consumer demands and is very excited to be introducing this new and innovative product to its line-up. Bella Sun Luci is a line of premium Mediterranean-inspired products created from authentic family recipes. The fully hand-harvested at the peak of flavor and color content; these are then combined with cane sugar to create beautiful, flavorful crystals that look and taste amazing. Savortree Crystals add an enticing and distinctive finishing touch to any culinary creation. Add color, texture and flavor to salads, fresh fruit, chocolates and much more.

For Mixology: Savortree Mini Herb Crystals®, Mini Flower Crystals® and Mini Fruit Crystals® are the next generation of glass rimmers. Mini Crystals have a finer granule size than regular Crystals and are perfect for creating distinctive bursting with wonderfully intense flavors, as well as re-inspired traditional selections such as PB&J, maple and strawberry with rhubarb. The Truffle Collection is composed of 12 incredible variations that seem almost too beautiful to eat ... almost. Each oversized piece is individually and artistically designed, but their true beauty lies within. Each silky, rich truffle is like a petite, luxurious chocolate dessert. DeBrand also offers other exquisite Chocolate Art Boxes: Black Rose Box,

Echelon is the belief that community makes the difference between success and failure. With this in mind, the Echelon Fit app was designed to feature a range of classes for novice to advanced. The Echelon Fit App provides totally immersive fitness in the comfort and convenience of your own home. From warm up to cool down, members will be guided by world-class instructors to encourage, challenge and celebrate as limits are pushed and goals are met. Members can participate in live rides, pre-recorded rides or even choose from a library of

with deep leadership capabilities. Christopher has a solid understanding of our products and markets,” added Spitaletta. Vosbikian said, “I am honored and excited to lead StoreMaxx’s talented sales and marketing team. I believe StoreMaxx’s quality and innovative products in the food storage space are

line includes a variety of deliciously sweet sun dried tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, pasta sauces, Bruschetta spreads, new Chipotle Topper Sauce, estategrown olive oil, risotto and marinades. Bella Sun Luci is produced by Mooney Farms, a third generation, family-owned company based in Chico, California, that is rooted in quality, integrity and family values. Mooney Farms is the premier producer of sun dried tomatoes in the United States.

For more information, go to www .bellasunluci.com. upscale cocktails.

For Tea: Savortree Herb Crystals, Flower Crystals® and Fruit Crystals® dissolve readily in tea. Sweeten hot tea in a distinctive and delicious new way.

Savortree Crystals are available in the following flavors: Herb Crystals Basil, Cilantro, Ginger, Habanero, Flower Crystals Mint, Fennel, Rose, Hibiscus, and Fruit Crystals Cranberry and Pumpkin Spice. They are shelf-stable and best used before six months, but can be frozen for a longer shelf life. For more information, www.savortree.com.

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Seashell Box, Flower Power Box and the Polka Dot Box. These hand-crafted, exceptional gifts can be found on DeBrand’s website. The approximate sizes of the boxes are 8 inches in diameter by 2-1/2 inches in height. Because all of the Chocolate Art Boxes are hand-made, no two boxes are exactly the same.

For more information, email wholesale@debrand.com, go to www.debrand.com or call 260.969.8331.

classes featuring yoga, pilates, strengthening, stretching and more, all while being able to track progress by linking Facebook, Fitbit® and Strava accounts. Honoring the vision to make the user a first priority, Echelon continues to engineer outstanding interactive fitness products that provide an engaging customer experience for all fitness levels. Echelon continues to push the envelope for a truly unique at-home fitness experience. For more information, go to www .echelonfit.com.

poised to lead the category for years to come. I am especially proud of our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint with our own GFSI certified North American operation in Toronto.”

For more information, go to www .storemaxx.net or stop by booth #S224.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily Wabash Valley Farms (Cont’d. from p. 1)

Each Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper is made with a little something extra: straight from the farm care. That’s because, just like the best popcorn, the Whirley Pop comes from the farm – Wabash Valley Farms to be precise. Yes, Wabash Valley Farms is a real place owned by a real family where they grow corn, make popcorn poppers and take care of their customers. It all started two generations ago when my granddad started farming in 1941. He bought land in the heart of Indiana farm country. Ten years later, he planted his first large crop of popping corn. My dad, Mike, found himself folSpyderco (Cont’d. from p. 1)

of in line with it. Like a classic chef’s knife, this aligns the blade’s edge with the finger knuckles while providing ample clearance for them when working on a cutting board. Unlike a chef’s knife, however, an offset knife is smaller, lighter and much more versatile. Described by the late celebrity chef and author Anthony Bourdain as “a truly cool item, which, once used, becomes indispensable,” the conventional offset knife is a game changer in the kitchen. Spyderco’s Z-Cut series of knives elevates the concept even further with Made in USA quality and all-new levels of performance. All versions of the Z-Cut are full-flat-ground from corrosion-resistant Oasis Concepts (Cont’d. from p. 1)

They come in many sizes and materials. Custom OEM sizes and materials are available upon request. “These foldable storage cabinets can be used in the kitchen to serve as an extra pantry or to store your food containers of Emson (Cont’d. from p. 1)

Gotham Steel is a full cookware brand consisting of over 40 SKUs and can be found at most retailers in the USA and around the world. Emson’s expertise in direct to conAlpha Guardian (Cont’d. from p. 4)

solve consumers’ needs for safeguarding their important items, no matter where that need arises from. Our variety of innovative products fit easily into any lifestyle and help provide peace of mind that items of value are safe. From money or jewelry to wills and passports to electronics and cherished heirlooms, every individual has valuables to protect, and at Alpha Guardian it’s our Neatfreak (Cont’d. from p. 4)

everyone. The basics include: cubbies for organizing and storing shoes; shelves for folded garments, accessories or storage baskets; drawers for hiding away undergarments or personal items; and hanger bars for hanging pants, shirts, dresses and longer garments. Think outside the bedroom. The

lowing in his father’s footsteps and was committed to farming from an early age. Besides farming, he also liked to tinker with ideas, which led to the invention of the Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper, patented in 1980. Naturally, Mike put his kids to work and pretty soon the family business shifted from farming to selling the Whirley Pop, popcorn products and much more.

The Whirley Pop Sells Itself We focus all of our energy on making the best products to satisfy our customers, starting with the Whirley Pop. It was the first of its kind and has built a reputation as a top quality, trouble-free product that is built to last. This little machine retails for around $25, and makes the best pop-

corn in a little less than three minutes. Your customers will tell you, “There is just something about homemade popcorn that tastes better.” It brings family and friends together in ways a microwave never will. Our company has redefined packaging. It has to stop customers in their tracks – they look, they remember stovetop popcorn popping with their mom or dad, and then they buy the Whirley Pop. The incorporation of high-end graphics and vivid imagery drives the sales of the Whirley Pop – the fastest selling stovetop popcorn popper on the market today. We’ve even expanded our lineup into other great tasting popcorn products, accessories as well as ready-togive gift sets, all in an effort to create

additional sales opportunities for stores – creating a one-stop-shop for all their popcorn needs. Stop by our booth, #S3415, and see the Whirley Pop in action. Try some freshly made hot, buttery, delicious popcorn, have fun adding one of our 16 mouthwatering seasonings at the seasoning bar and experience firsthand the care crafted into each Whirley Pop – because nothing smells like, looks like, feels like or tastes like popcorn from The Original Whirley Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper – The Popcorn Popper that Sells Itself.

For more information, stop by booth #S3415, go to www.wfarms.com, call 877.888.7077 or email info@wabash valleyfarms.com.

CTS® BD1N stainless-steel and have durable polypropylene handles. Available in a choice of black, green, red and yellow, the handles are injection molded directly onto the blade tangs and feature a non-slip pebbled texture. Z-Cuts are available in both pointed and blunt-tipped styles and with either plain or fully serrated edges. The pointed serrated version features Spyderco’s legendary SpyderEdge™ serration pattern, while the blunt-tipped style has a uniform pattern of smaller teeth. Both increase the functional length of the cutting edge by 24 percent or more for truly voracious cutting performance. No matter which version you choose, the highly refined ergonomics, state-of-the-art blade steel and scientifically optimized edge geome-

try of the Z-Cut will offer an unparalleled cutting experience. Spyderco’s other kitchen knife offerings include everything from mini paring knives through full-sized chef’s knives, as well as the first santoku (a wide Japanese-style knife similar to a cleaver) pattern ever introduced to the American market. All feature high-performance blades ground from MBS26, a proprietary stainless-steel available exclusively to one Japanese factory. Ground exceptionally thin and painstakingly heat treated, these knives literally outperform the alloy chemistry of the steel and have earned a devoted worldwide customer following. The serrated versions also feature a highly evolved tooth pattern that was

scientifically designed to remain sharp despite repeated contact with a cutting board. The handles of these knives are tough polypropylene plastic injection molded directly onto the blade tangs. Available in several different color choices, they feature a distinctive “stepped” texture pattern for exceptional comfort and control during use. From time-tested patterns to the newest Z-Cut designs, Spyderco’s kitchen knives offer outstanding functionality and proudly maintain the company’s motto of “reliable high-performance” cutting tools.

different sizes,” said Kelvin Ng, President of Oasis Concepts. “They can also be used in the bedroom for your clothes, children’s room for toys and craft supplies, in the garage for your tools, the foyer for your keys and purses, the laundry room for your cleaning supplies, etc. Basically, it can be used in any

room that has storage and work surface needs.” “The unique thing about this collapsible cabinet is that there is basically no assembly and you can have as many shelves as you need,” said Ng. Besides foldable cabinets, Oasis

Concepts also carries foldable kitchen carts and islands, foldable racks and shelves and other foldable storage and organization items. Most of its products have patented designs.

sumer advertising, digital marketing and social media has allowed the brand to expand in just three years. It is recognized as a long-standing brand at mass markets, supermarkets, department stores, specialty stores and drug chains as well.

Emson increased SKU count as it saw the needs of consumers asking for additional sizes once they tried just one pan in 2015. The brand is now expanding all SKUs to stainless steel, as consumers are constantly upgrading their cookware. In addition, the line has expanded to

kitchen electrics, which includes sandwich makers, smokeless grills, air fryers and low-fat grills.

For more information, stop by booth #S4351 or go to www.spyderco.com.

For more information and to view products, go to booth #S4054.

Visit Emson at booth #L12725 to see new, innovative cookware and appliances not mentioned in this article.

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modularity means that the design can change as the storage needs change. It can be made into single towers, or additional modules can be added to make a wall of storage if required. Retailers can opt for selling this item as individual modules or as a complete closet kit. The Modular Freestanding Storage meets the rising demand for higher value features in organization products that

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For more information, visit www .alphaguardian.com, www.cannon safe.com, www.stackon.com or www.gunvault.com.

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