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Clearing Clutter Is Big Business

BY A.J. FLICK

Even before the pandemic, the home organizing market was booming, with market projections reaching upwards of $13 million by 2023. A 2018 report by Packaged Facts showed two-thirds of Americans want more home organization products.

“The reality is, America has reached ‘peak stuff,’ with too many consumers owning too many things,” according to the report. “The effect of this overconsumption has created a strong trend advocating for simplicity, minimalism, and – above all else – control of clutter.”

Steve Greenspon saw the niche as a promising venture years before that. In 2007, he was looking to segue from owning plumbing and bath product companies to another category.

“I’ve always been somewhat passionate and very interested in home organization products,” he said. “I’m a fairly organized person myself.

I like to have things in the right place.

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The Curtains Rise Atlanta, Las Vegas Markets

Le Creuset Introduces Harry Potter-Inspired Collection

Splashy Spring Spatter In Annieglass Collection

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editor Our editorial theme this month is organizing. Not an unusual theme to have for a January issue as so many of us put organizing as one of our New Year’s resolutions. And it’s something I always strive for and usually don’t achieve (don’t hate me).

Last fall, when I was invited to the IHA’s CHESS gathering for housewares executives, one of the first people I met was Steve Greenspon, the founder and CEO of Honey-Can-Do. We introduced ourselves and he was asking me about my job at Kitchenware News & Housewares Review when I mentioned some of the upcoming themes. He brightened up when I mentioned the organizing theme, because that’s what Honey-Can-Does, with its vast array of storage and organizing products. He’s passionate about organization. I asked him what products were hot 14 years ago when he founded HoneyCan-Do and he said vacuum bags and ironing boards/covers were in demand. Now, most of us have vacuums with detachable containers and I can’t remember the last time I ironed something. I asked him what Honey-Can-Do products he uses and he says he has a foldable drying rack that he uses several times a week to hang his swim gear and, when he does triathlons, his wetsuit. Take note. No, not that he does triathlons, which is impressive, but he’s so organized, which is equally impressive.

I found Stephanie Olsen when I was looking online for organization tips online. She’s up the road from me in Phoenix and wrote a blog

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last fall on getting organized. Talking with her reminded me that my Google Drive needs to be better organized. I just put that on a list of things to do (you’ll get that if you read the article).

And it was just plain fun to talk to one of my favorite organizers, Matt Paxton from “Hoarders” and “Legacy List” fame. Those shows are my guilty pleasures. Steve Greenspon said he can’t watch “Hoarders” because it messes with his organized mind, so what does it say about me that I love to watch it and then look around and think my clutter isn’t so bad? One thing I always liked about Matt is that he’s clearly empathetic with the hoarders. But even he admitted some of the people featured made him sad. His new show, “Legacy List,” is much more uplifting and more of what he does for his “day job,” helping people clean out their attics and find family treasures. We talked via Zoom and, yes, I did pay attention to what clutter was in my background. He said he didn’t mind and that he was glad I didn’t stay up all night like one interviewer did. Which reminds me, there’s an exhibitor at the Las Vegas Market selling screens that can be used as Zoom backgrounds, hmmm. At any rate, we at Kitchenware News & Housewares Review are glad you’re reading this and we wish you a happy and healthy new year. KN

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CURTAINS Atlanta Market will kick off the gift wholesale and retail year with 40 showroom updates among its 700-plus gift showrooms presented on 19 floors at the Winter 2022 edition, Jan. 11-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The eight showroom debuts, 28 expansions and four relocations make up more than 180,000 square feet of refreshed spaces for International Market Centers’ first market of 2022.

“Atlanta Market continues to lead buying and selling for the gift industry,” said Scott Eckman, IMC executive vice president, chief revenue officer. “As such, this January, new and expanding brands and sales agencies will show even more product to the valuable buying power that attends Atlanta Market.”

Atlanta Market’s general gift offerings – encompassing a broad mix of lifestyle products presented in branded showrooms and national sales agency showrooms – include some 25 updates throughout AmericasMart Building 2.

Brands are taking new and larger spaces to create immersive experiences for buyers. Two brands new to Atlanta Market are Duke Imports (bedding, blankets and textiles) and Harman (kitchen and tabletop textiles and bathroom decor).

Some 15 expansions include Abbott (gifts and home décor), Bright Ideas (gifts, home decor), Crossroads Designs (fragrance products, home décor), CTW Home Collection (home decor), Expressive Design Group (giftwrap, packaging, greeting cards), Hanna’s Handiworks (holiday, gift, seasonal, garden, home decor, licensed product), Lantern Press (souvenirs, gifts), New York Puzzle/ Papersalt (puzzles, books, stationery), Peter Pauper Press/House of Marbles (books, journals, stationery, arts

supplies, glass marbles, board games, classic toys, puzzles), Primitives By Kathy (gifts, home decor), Ragon House Collection (antique reproductions, decor), Seasons Jewelry (everyday, holiday, collegiate jewelry), Trapp Fragrances

(fragrance products), Two’s Company (gifts, home decor) and Uniquely Coastal/ Polarx/ Second Nature (gift, decor, ornaments, jewelry).

Additionally, CWI (seasonal, floral, decor) relocates to Floor 6 from Floor 7.

Seven updates for Atlanta Market’s sales agencies collectively bring more than 600 lines. New in Winter 2022 is Harper Group (representing 97 home, gift, publishing, lifestyle lines). Six sales agencies are committing to larger spaces to bring more new lines: Diverse Marketing (representing 77 specialty toy, gift lines), Enchanted Moments Southeast (120 toy, gift lines), Gib Carson Associates (55 gift, decor, garden, seasonal, gourmet, apparel lines), Just Got 2 Have It! (112 gift, decor, garden, gourmet, children’s and apparel lines), Link 2 Sales (83 gift, decor, garden, gourmet, children’s and apparel lines, and Toys South (53 toy, gift lines).

Updates in Specialty Categories – Gourmet, Tabletop, Outdoor Living and Seasonal Atlanta Market’s general gift product is complemented by specialty category “neighborhoods” including children’s, gourmet and tabletop, outdoor living and seasonal.

The gourmet and tabletop collection offered on two floors in Building 2 features more than 475 gourmet food, housewares, tabletop and entertaining lines. Winter 2022 updates are Haute Diggity Dog (parody dog toys) opening a new showroom; Enchante Accessories (kitchenware, ceramics, home decor, storage, stationery, travel accessories, jewelry) returning to Atlanta Market; and Annieglass (stemware, tabletop), Brouk & Co. (men’s home, travelware) and Victorinox (Swiss Army Knives, cutlery) expanding.

In outdoor living, more than 70 casual furniture and garden gift lines are showcased in The Gardens on two floors in Building 2. Five Winter 2022 updates are new showrooms for Enlightened Ambience (candles) and Outlast Life (outdoor coolers, ceramic grills); expansions for Burgeon & Ball (gardening tools from the United Kingdom) and Design Toscano (garden statues, home decor), which adds a second location; and a relocation for Willow Group (baskets) to Floor 9 from Floor

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The seasonal collection of more than 80 holiday, floral and gift brands is showcased on five floors in AmericasMart Building 1. Four Winter 2022 updates include a new showroom for S4 Lights (energy-efficient LED holiday lights); expansions for David Christopher’s Collection (seasonal, floral, ribbon) and Melrose International (seasonal, floral, home decor); and relocations for Christmas by Krebs (ornaments) on Floor 20 and Universal LED Lighting (holiday lights) on Floor 16.

Augmenting the gift showroom offerings are more than 1,000 temporary exhibitors Jan. 1216 in 27 categories on 10 floors.

The exhibits feature artisan products, apparel, children’s, gourmet, jewelry, outdoor living, stationery, spa products, tabletop and more.

Las Vegas Market will present three all-new trends in its proprietary First Look forecast – Forest, Preserve (honoring renewal and growth and calling attention to the planet’s fragile, vulnerable ecosystems); Now Screening (blending physical and digital in a color story that spans candy-crushing gaming hues to glowy neon brights) and Together (illustrating humanity – the desire for connection, celebration and kindness while demonstrating a diversity of categories) – for the Winter 2022 market, Jan. 23-27 at World Market Center Las Vegas. These trends will come to life before and during the Market via programming, vignettes, a guidebook and more.

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Las Vegas Market’s temporary exhibits – housed in the all-new Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas – are tracking to grow by more than 30 percent to showcase nearly 400 established and upand-coming lines in seven easy-to-shop gift and home decor destinations.

The Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits are trend incubators with new and established brands bringing fresh product to all seven destinations: Design, Gift, Gourmet Housewares Collection, Handmade, Home, Immediate Delivery and Luxe. Temporary exhibits will see growth in several on-demand consumer categories: sustainable and repurposed materials, fashion accessories, candles, seasonal/ holiday, framed art and softgoods.

Exhibitors at the Atlanta and Las Vegas Markets include: Accent Decor, which shows in Atlanta (Building 1, E-18) and Las Vegas (Building C-124), bringing a variety of products including the Briarcliff Candleholder, a ceramic piece designed to hold three taper candles, featuring an artful silhouette, two neutral tones and a speckled glazed finish; Artisan Budvases, ceramic

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budvases featuring a reactive glaze and embossment pattern; Juliana Budvases made from recycled glass formed into budvases; and the Calypso Collection, part of Accent Decor’s newest kitchen collection and crafted from ceramic, and made food-safe, bringing a funky, artisan look to your table.

Other Accent Decor products include Cadwell Candleholders, one-of-a-kind candleholders that come in fresh terracotta tones and feature an unexpected silhouette; Tipper Pot Set, a funky set with three small pots and a tray inclusion adorned by a modern blue and white design; the Alban Collection, with intricate yet simple ceramic vessels in white speckled clay and glazed finish; the Wild Meadow Collection, featuring vibrant watercolor designs from artist Jessica Heimstra; and Seaside Mugs with varying textures, a speckled finish and ergonomic handles for an artful yet practical addition to a coffee or tea station.

Aromatique will show candles that are hand-poured in Arkansas and made with a proprietary wax blend with cotton wicks in ethically sourced containers in its Atlanta Showroom.

In the Garden comes in textured glass and is fragranced with zesty notes of lemon and yuzu with the earthy aroma of freshly picked herbs and a touch of ginger. The Petite Tumbler releases deep notes of lemon and yuzu with the earthy aroma of freshly picked herbs and a touch of ginger.

DrinkingStraws.Glass LLC proudly presents its artisan glass drinking straw with a sculpted sea turtle design to its exhibit in Atlanta, E-1231. All of the glass drinking straws are handmade in the USA, come with a lifetime guarantee against breakage (less than half of a percent in 12 years) and are easy to clean, dishwasher safe with a cleaning brush included. The benefits of a glass straw is that it shows how clean it is and has no flavor unlike stainless steel, silicone, plastic, bamboo or paper. The straws are made by a professional glass artist of 20 years.

India Handicrafts, Inc. will show in Atlanta in Building 2, Floor 10, B-1035.

Products include an elegant aluminum tray with two gold-hammered bowls and chic, swirl-handled spoons; and purple Fleur de Lis drinkware items that provide an elegant twist to typical drinking glasses, cups and carafes, making them a wonderful addition to any tabletop. With purple tinted glass, and exquisite patterns adorned around each item, this drinkware set boasts the perfect medley of simplicity and elegance of bona fide drinkware items.

Friendlily Press will show in Atlanta in the On Trend Gifts section of the temporary exhibits in Building 3, Floor 5, Booth 2506. The Florida-based barware manufacturing company specializes in acrylic goods to bring people together and create special occasions out of any moment.

The four-piece Baker drink stirrer set includes designs of a white baking spatula,

pink cupcake, turquoise mixer and white measuring cup; the Women’s Golf set includes navy golf club, white golf ball, turquoise golf bag and pink golf cart; the Pagoda set includes two white pagodas and two green monstera leaf stirrers; the Monstera set includes leaves in teal, light green and turquoise; the Palm Tree set includes trees in teal, turquoise, mint green and green; the Seashells set includes a pink conch shell, rose gold scallop, light green starfish and gold sand dollar; the Wine Lover set includes glasses in gold and rose gold and bottles in purple and red; and the Chinoiserie set includes a baby blue pagoda, white marble double happiness emblem, pink monkey and turquoise elephant. The stirrers should be hand washed and can be used in hot or cold drinks.

Koransha will bring its products to Atlanta Market, including its Sakura collection, which features designs with cherry blossoms, the most beloved of all flowers in Japan and an abiding part of the Japanese aesthetic and sensibility since ancient times and pivotal to life in Japan.

Layers of cherry blossom petals in full bloom are expressed in beautiful contrast by coats of varying shades of lapis lazuli, applying a new technique while using the traditional color of lapis lazuli. Made in Arita, Japan, the porcelain products include dinner plates, medium plates, bread plates, soup bowls, cups and saucers. Koransha integrates its traditions and contemporary styles into this series.

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The LANG Companies, Inc., a division of IG Design Group Americas, will exhibit in Atlanta in Building 2, Gib Carson, booth 1313. Its Inner Garden Platter is perfect for a big holiday or a cozy dinner for two, with beautiful floral designs and an on-trend color palette by popular artist Lisa Audit. The ceramic platter is part of a larger collection of textiles and ceramics, including appetizer plates, dishtowels, a table runner, decorative mugs and more.

Lily’s Lights will bring its handmade ceramic nightlights to Las Vegas, booth E532. Each light is carved with a different design, creating a soft glow perfect for navigating at night, without being too bright.

The array of products allows customers to find a nightlight that fits any décor. Each light is equipped with a plug-in LED bulb and painted with lead-free glaze and safety certified. Designs include an elephant in white and gray, giraffe in yellow and white, owl in gray and white, dinosaur in green and orange and lion in white and yellow.

Nobel Objects, showing in Atlanta and Las Vegas, creates candles featuring firstedition book covers of beloved classics (there are 52 titles so far), with scents that make book lovers feel like they’re in the story. Hand-poured in California by a team of passionate readers with a love for classic literature, the candles are symbols of literacy and knowledge. Each literary candle has a distinct scent specially formulated for each title. For instance, the scent for the “Beloved” candle is based on

the symbolism of biscuits and blueberries in Toni Morrison’s novel, with notes of cinnamon, blueberry, cream, dough and vanilla. The candles’ packaging is designed by children’s book illustrator Catalina Del Mar and made for easy gifting – no need for a gift wrap. Best-sellers include “The Little Prince,” “Little Women,” The Great Gatsby,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “Call of the Wild.”

Peking Handicraft celebrates its 45th anniversary in home textiles during the Atlanta Market in its Corporate Showroom, Building 1, 10-A-4, and will exhibit in the Road Runners Showroom, Building 2, booth 1500. Among its products are the Bee You Cotton Apron and Kitchen Towel in a custom-printed bee design on 100 percent cotton fabric with an offset black and white trim and Crystallized Apron and Printed Kitchen Towels, custom-printed pastel apron and kitchen towels by designer Elizabeth Olwen in a 100 percent cotton fabric.

Pampa Bay will present a new collection, Eclipse, in Atlanta Market (Werner Frank, Building 2, 12th Floor, Ste. 1200) and Las Vegas (Next Step Reps, booth C891).

Featuring a luxurious combination of gold titanium and high-fired black porcelain pieces, the organic shapes and elegant color combination bring beauty to any table.

The dishes are food safe, dishwasher safe and can go from freezer to oven to table.

Pampa Bay also will present the newest additions to the Salerno Collection, high-

fired porcelain pieces with stylish silver titanium beading. The modern organic shapes add vibrant color to modern tables and fresh energy to traditional settings.

This oven-to-table cookware ensures easy cleanup and is food and dishwasher safe.

Screen Gems Furniture Accessories will exhibit at Las Vegas Market, Building B, First Floor, booth B105. Among the products featured are a Country Cottage Wooden Serving Tray Set with three pieces, Minimalist Line Mirror Tray and Wine Country Screen.

The Country Cottage tray set can carry a meal to anywhere, take dishes to the dinner table easily, or serve guests coffee and tea at a party. Beautiful natural wooden texture brings friendly and cozy air into a room. Cut-out handles make the serving trays easy to carry.

The round mirror base of the Minimalist tray is surrounded by metal edging with its minimalist line pattern, styled as decorative scrolls. It is painted in a bright silver color to give it the look of burnished metal. From perfume bottles to scented candles, everything looks stylish when it’s on this minimalist metal mirror tray. It will make any vanity look chic in no time and would make a beautiful display plate on a dressing table for perfume bottles.

Of course, Screen Gems is best known for its screens. The three-panel Wine Country Screen, printed on canvas, is two sided with different and complementary images on each side. It is lightweight and

9 easy to move. The screen also has inspirational wall decor applications.

Southern Sisters Home brings its whimsical flour sack towels to Atlanta (The Southern Link, Building 2, booth 1612) and Las Vegas (Sales Producers, World Market Center, C-1044 under the Canary Lane brand). The gourmet flour sack towels are designed and printed in the USA. Made of high-thread-count 100 percent cotton, the towels are soft and absorbent while retaining shape and good looks after hundreds of washes. Hundreds of customizable designs are available with no upcharge for custom designs and low minimums.

As a new initiative for 2022, UMA Home Decor will introduce its Designer & Proprietor Program, a division for both designers and independent retailers who do not want to be limited by larger case pack quantities or order minimums to purchase product, to Las Vegas Market along with a variety of products. UMA will show its gold aluminum contemporary wall sconce candle holder; bronze aluminum contemporary sculpture in an abstract-style egg shell design; gold stainless steel modern candle holder; glaminspired (quality wood, reflective glass panels) console table, coffee table and clock; brown mango-wood contemporary cabinet; gold aluminum contemporary wall decor with small irregular shapes that form stylish geometric shapes; brown MDF contemporary cabinet and brown MDF traditional cabinet. KN

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Harry Potter-Inspired collection

Le Creuset has launched the Harry Potter x Le Creuset Collection in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

The limited-edition collection includes a mix of enameled cast iron, stoneware, tools and textiles – each featuring designs inspired by the Wizarding World.

This whimsical assortment features an array of Le Creuset’s iconic colors and shapes adorned with accents and depictions that draw inspiration from the films’ beloved characters, Hogwarts houses, locations and iconic dishes.

“The experience of cooking and sharing a memorable meal with loved ones is pure magic,” said Paul van Zuydam, owner, Le Creuset. “Chefs and Harry Potter fans alike will now be able to express their inner creativity as they transform humble ingredients into spectacular dishes.”

The Harry Potter x Le Creuset assortment includes: • Harry Potter Signature Round Dutch Oven – Finished in vibrant cherry red cerise with a solid brass lightning-bolt knob inspired by Harry’s scar.

• Quidditch Signature Round Dutch

Oven – This special-edition Dutch oven is finished in Le Creuset’s rich Marseille blue with a solid brass Golden Snitch knob affixed to the lid, which is embossed with three Quidditch goal posts.

• Lord Voldemort Rectangle Covered Casserole – Adorned with two powerful Dark Arts symbols and featuring a matte black finish, this special-edition stoneware casserole pays tribute to “He Who Must Not Be Named.” The dimensional handle is cast like the phoenix feather core wand carried by Lord Voldemort himself.

Hidden and embossed inside the piece is the Dark Mark, the foreboding symbol associated with Death Eaters in the wizarding world.

• Deathly Hallows Spoon Rest – An essential addition to any kitchen, the spoon rest’s three-ringed, grooved sides keep spoons, spatulas and ladles from sliding, while its wide bowl contains any drips.

The design minimizes messiness while evoking the mysteries of the Resurrection Stone, Elder Wand and Invisibility Cloak.

• Hogwarts Houses Dessert Plate Set – Curated for the Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw in all of us, the

Hogwarts Houses Dessert Plate Set captures the anticipation of feasts in the Great Hall and friendly competitions between loyal, intelligent, cunning and brave students.

• Hedwig Pie Bird – Modeled after Harry Potter’s beloved snowy owl, the Hedwig Pie Bird is whimsically elegant and undeniably useful. Its embossed feather detail, intelligent eyes and black beak make the pie bird as remarkable as Hedwig. The hollow pie bird vents steam from the pie filling as it cooks, preventing the contents from boiling over, while arches on the bottom redirect excess moisture to keep the bottom crust from becoming soggy.

• Magical Locations Mug Set – For coffee, tea or hot chocolate, the Magical Location Mug Set is adorned with metallic foil logos of the most recognizable businesses in the wizarding world. Each mug has a hidden message that is magically revealed to every witch, wizard or Muggle after they finish their beverage.

• Hogwarts Express Kettle – Le Creuset’s special-edition Hogwarts Express Kettle is finished in a bold matte

black and cerise red glaze over fast-heating premium carbon steel. Outfitted with a gold, single-tone whistling spout, the kettle is detailed in Hogwarts-inspired accents like the lid’s gold knob, which bears the number of the series’ most famous train platform: 9 3⁄ 4.

• Hogwarts Houses Potholder – Like the colorful uniforms at the famed Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the potholder combines a quad of colors with a gold-threaded, embroidered crest. The essence of Hogwarts is stitched into every golden “H” and designed from durable, printed cotton canvas and blue terry cloth.

• Spellcasting Spatula Set – Inspired by the wands of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and Dumbledore, Le Creuset’s Oyster-colored, non-abrasive Spellcasting Spatula Set brings magic into the kitchen with long-lasting durability and wizard-worthy versatility.

The Harry Potter x Le Creuset Collection is available for purchase at Le Creuset Signature Stores, Le Creuset Outlets, LeCreuset.com and Williams Sonoma, starting at $25. KN

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Home Coffee Bars Fueled by Consumer Trends Coffee trends evolve, but its popularity is constant. Two-thirds of American adults drink coffee daily, with almost half of them buying it at a coffee shop, restaurant or convenience store. Home coffee bars are trending because of a combination of beverage and lifestyle trends, according to Capresso.

Many still are working at home or spending more time there, while others are resuming busy schedules away from home. Either way, there is not enough time in the day and a home coffee bar could save time while shortening the wait for that pick-me-up in a cup every morning.

The Capresso Café Select, with a 15bar pump providing optimal pressure for rich crema, provides the thin layer of foam that is the hallmark of perfectly prepared espresso. Pair it with the Capresso Infinity Plus Conical Burr Grinder, an extremely wide grinding range from ultrafine Turkish to coarse.

It has commercial-grade solid conical steel burrs with advanced cutting design for high precision grinding.

Consumers know that all coffee is not equal. For a better cup, use fresh water and grind whole beans right before brewing. The Capresso CoffeeTEAM TS

grinds whole coffee beans and brews them into a 10-cup stainless steel thermal carafe that keeps coffee perfectly hot for hours, without reheating. It comes with five fineness settings for light to dark beans and a charcoal water filter that removes up to 82 percent of the chlorine and other impurities.

Frothed or steamed milk plays a starring role in cappuccinos, lattes, milk-based steamers and more. The Capresso froth Select has four settings: cold froth, hot froth, hot milk or hot chocolate. In addition to frothing or steaming for coffee specialties, it can make frothy hot chocolate

using chocolate chips or chunks, or powdered or liquid chocolate. It has a simple, one-button operation and dishwasher-safe stainless steel milk pitcher with a stay-cool handle.

A home beverage bar can pay for itself versus buying coffee away from home – and tea, too. The programmable H2O Select Water Kettle can prepare any type of tea, with 11 temperature settings, a keep-warm function and chlorine reducing and extended boil settings to purify water taste. For additional savings and convenience, pour the brew into a portable vacuum carafe to take away. KN

Peking Handicraft Inc. Celebrates 45 Years in Home Textiles Peking Handicraft, Inc. is ringing in the New Year by celebrating a huge milestone – 45 years in the home textiles wholesale business, as a now second-generation, family-owned company.

Peking has experienced tremendous growth since being founded in 1977 by Dicky and Annie Lo. The company has headquarters in San Francisco and Shanghai and a showroom at Atlanta Gift Market.

Annie Lo still serves as CEO, while her

oldest son, Derrick Lo, serves as president.

Daughter Sandy Lo oversees large accounts, which includes top-of-bed and decorative accessories, and sold to major retailers in the United States and abroad.

Cindy Lo, the youngest daughter who oversees the specialty channel, was recognized as a 40-under-40 Nominee in 2021 by Gift Shop Plus Magazine.

Peking’s success is built on a long history of a signature design look, outstanding customer service and

partnerships with many licensed artists. The company has retailers that have been purchasing the line for more than 40 years and who will stand by the quality of the product.

Sales representatives have also been integral to the business and in establishing long-term relationships with retailers, according to the company. Peking is a one-stop-shop for textiles and offers quality driven items that can fit any channel of retail.

Peking will celebrate its 45th anniversary in its corporate showroom in Atlanta, Building 1, 10th Floor, Ste. 10A-4. Everyone is welcome to help celebrate this huge milestone on Thursday, January 13. KN

PPG Holds Digital Event Featuring Non-stick Coatings for Kitchenware PPG has launched its first-ever digital event to showcase its coatings for cookware, bakeware and kitchen electrics.

The event provides an opportunity for PPG to connect with global customers virtually to share product and application

information, the latest color trends and the new 2022 color palette for kitchenware.

The digital event provides customers with an up-close look at PPG’s complete offering of non-stick coatings through

product and technical information, application guidance, use and care recommendations, and troubleshooting tips. A section dedicated to color provides a virtual look at PPG coatings in a kitchen setting.

The virtual event runs through 2022 and will be updated regularly with new product information and details.

To register for the digital kitchenware event, visit www.ppgkitchenwareevent .com. KN

Big-Ticket Kitchen Buys Prove Stronger Than 2020 Sales; Cabinets, Sinks Lead Surges in consumer spending on major appliances and home-improvement products for the kitchen indicate big upgrades were in the works for 2021. Sales of luxury major kitchen appliances, including refrigerators, cooktops and ovens, increased 45 percent in the United States, year over year, from January through September 2021. Kitchen cabinets and kitchen sinks were among the categories leading growth in the kitchen and bath home-improvement segment this year, according to The NPD Group.

The trend indicates 2020’s elevated focus on the home moved from the outdoors to indoor spaces, said Joe Derochowski, home

industry advisor at NPD. “Following a year of working from home, limited expenditures on travel and other activities, many consumers found themselves in new living spaces and with more disposable income to make those spaces their own,” he said.

Combined sales of kitchen sinks, cabinets and countertops grew nearly 40 percent. It is likely that more of these products are being purchased for professional remodels, than for smaller doit-yourself projects, as older consumers with more disposable income and less DIY inclination represent the majority of sales.

Among kitchen and bath home

improvement products, 42 percent of spending came from consumers who were age 55 and older.

By the end of September, luxury major kitchen appliance sales had already surpassed total revenue from 2020. The category experienced significant growth during the first half of the year, as consumers got an early start on remodeling projects. While the upward trend continued through the third quarter, growth was slower than the months that preceded it.

March and June accounted for more than a quarter of the luxury cooking and cooling appliances, dishwashers, microwaves, beverage centers and ice makers sold

between January and September 2021. The biggest movers were French-door refrigerators, which recorded nearly 72 percent revenue growth, capturing the highest absolute sales-revenue gains across all major kitchen appliances, versus the same period a year ago.

“Double-digit gains on these kinds of big-ticket items points to the beginning of something bigger,” Derochowski said.

2021’s emphasis on major home improvements, coupled with greater comfort with entertaining others inside the home, will make shopping in 2022 “an exciting period filled with opportunity for all things related to the kitchen,” he said. KN

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CLEARING CLUTTER Continued from page 1 “I view organization as a way to reduce chaos for the home and in your personal life. Being organized makes you more efficient. When you know where something is, you’re not wasting time looking for it.”

Greenspon started walking through the aisles at retailers.

“I looked at everything from tools to kitchen appliances to beauty products and saw a wide range of home organization and laundry care products,” he said.

The category seemed like a perfect fit.

“I understand it. I appreciate it. I’m passionate about it, enough to become a knowledgable person in the industry within a short time.”

In 2008, Greenspon founded HoneyCan-Do, based in Berkeley, Illinois, west of Chicago, and is its CEO. Honey-CanDo is an multi-national manufacturer of home storage, organization and garment care as well as kitchen housewares. Its products are found in major retailers in 70 countries under the brands HoneyCan-Do, Joyce Chen, Perch, Origins, Stone Oven and private label brands.

Greenspon also serves as vice chair on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the International Housewares Association.

“It’s so important to be flexible, to be adaptable,” Greenspon said. “And, I guess, to react to macro trends in the market and be open to the next big thing. Don’t be afraid to start the next big thing as well.”

Fourteen years ago, last year and now, Greenspon said the “basics haven’t changed. The basics are creating more space for people, helping people get organized.”

For Phoenix executive Stephanie Olsen, agency principal for ReThinc Advertising, organization plays into everything she does.

“I’m obsessed with it,” she admitted. “In the fridge, in the pantry – a new label maker was the best Christmas gift. I get borderline Monica from ‘Friends,” referring to the fictional character whose neatness often was the butt of jokes.

Olsen challenged her team to think of three things they’d do to get more organized. Her list included organizing Google Drive folders, iPhone apps, box of chargers and cords, file cabinet and under the bathroom sinks at the office.

She knows organizing doesn’t come easily to many people.

“It’s so hard to just get started,” she said.

“You’re sitting there, looking at so many different things. It can be overwhelming.

I’m big on lists. I’m big on priotizing what areas of my life are causing stress.”

Matt Paxton knows what stress comes from hoarding. An organizing expert, he made a national name for himself on the bingeable “Hoarders” TV show and now hosts his own Emmy-nominated series, “Legacy List.” Even with such expertise, he felt the stress last year when it came to moving his family (seven children in all) in with his then-fiancee, now wife who is a minimalist.

“We had a big house with a lot of rooms that were full,” Paxton said.

“I make a living giving advice and then not following it,” he joked.

When dealing with families cleaning out their houses on “Legacy List,” Paxton asks them to list the five most important items that tell the family’s story.

Sometimes, the cleanup results in valuable treasures being found, but most often, invaluable memories are revived.

For anyone wanting to get more organized, Paxton suggested starting small.

“Kitchen junk drawers,” he said. “They’re full of keys, rubber bands,

small tools, papers, batteries – a bunch of crap that don’t get cleaned out enough.

“The reason I like that is it’s symbolic for ‘I can do this. I can get it done in an hour if I really focus.’ Know that you can achieve it. If you start on the garage, you’re not going to finish it in a day and you’ll get discouraged and get to it later. Then later doesn’t happen.

“I used to run marathons,” he said. “You don’t start at 20 miles. You start at 10 minutes. A junk drawer is 10 minutes.”

Paxton, whose newest book will include tips on getting started clearing clutter, advises setting a time limit on each cleanup task, whether it’s an hour or a week to get things done.

Some people have an easier time throwing away, donating or selling something they haven’t used in a long time.

While Paxton encourages keeping items that are attached to lost loved ones – “Anything handwritten, that’s hard for me to get rid of ” – misplaced guilt often gets in the way.

“Whether it’s on ‘Hoarders’ or ‘Legacy List,’ people hold on to things for fear of upsetting dead people,” he said.

13 That’s blunt, but Paxton makes the point that thinking about what those things mean, or don’t mean, to the people who will have to deal with them after you can help make the decision on what to keep and what not to.

Paxton has adopted some of his wife’s minimalist habits – he loves paddleboarding, but realized he only needed one, not the six he used to have and has whittled his closet down to sets of identical shirts, shorts and shoes so he doesn’t spend time worrying about what to wear each day – he knows it’s not for everyone. Yet his children have come to love the lifestyle.

“I thought they’d be miserable, but they don’t have to clean up as much stuff now,” he said. “Overwhelmingtly, they’re happier kids with less stress.”

Each January, Honey-Can-Do works with retailers for special promotions as organizing lands on many a New Year’s resolution list.

“Kitchens and bathrooms are going to be the focus of organization for the next couple of years,” Greenspon said. “I think there will be a focus on storing clothing and shoes, external to closet space, with racks that are more mobile, creating more closet space.”

Greenspon is looking forward to the resumption of in-person trade shows, especially the huge Inspired Home Show in March.

“Merchants and retailers know their customers and as much as someone can understand a product seeing it on a computer screen, until they can touch it, use it, feel the weight of it, see the colors, the finish and be able to experience the functionality of a product, they may not buy it.” KN

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Microban, Calphalon Develop Antimicrobial Knife Sets Microban International has partnered with Calphalon brand – manufacturer of premium-quality cookware, bakeware, cutlery and appliances – to develop a range of kitchen knives with built-in antimicrobial product protection.

Calphalon Classic and Select by Calphalon knife sets now have specifically formulated Microban SilverShield technology built into the handle of each knife, helping to provide antimicrobial product protection.

Every home chef faces the daily challenge of maintaining clean surfaces through constant washing and sanitizing.

Insufficient hygiene measures – combined with the diminishing antimicrobial activity of some cleaning solutions after application – can lead to exponential microbial growth.

This contributes to the risk of staining, odors and premature degradation of kitchen equipment. As one of the most commonly used utensils while preparing food, kitchen knives are particularly susceptible to these issues.

Calphalon and Microban have addressed this by incorporating industry-leading silver ion antimicrobial technology into

the most common touch points – handles – of the popular Calphalon Classic and Select by Calphalon knives. This helps to

come into contact with the handle, supporting and enhancing existing cleaning practices to provide 24/7

prevent the growth of microorganisms on the surface of the handles. The technology begins to work as soon as microorganisms

protection for the lifetime of the product, without ever washing off or becoming less effective. KN

Glass Act: Tonelli Reimagines Classics With Innovative Materials Tonelli Design’s philosophy is based on a combination of tradition and innovation, essential elements that – combined with the passion for this extraordinary material – contribute to promote the glass culture.

Tonelli Design’s historical vocation for glass manufacturing has opened to new interpretations thanks to the introduction of new materials to augment functionality and increase furnishing solutions.

Resistant, ecological and fascinating, glass belongs to human history for more than 5,000 years, a legacy that Tonelli has inherited and reinterpreted in modern key contributing to make it a protagonist of

today’s furnishing.

Tonelli Design is skillful in being able to identify particular shapes that can be given a new use.

The VU mirror is not a mirror in the traditional sense, given that the reflecting surface is relegated beneath a layer of glass that makes it transcend its normal function.

VU gives free reign to imagination, wanting to capture an individual image and giving back thousands of sides reflecting its surroundings, amplifying its volume.

The Scala del Cielo is the shelving unit with an original shape that becomes a

decorative element, with the “stairs” useful in displaying personal artifacts.

For book lovers, Tonelli has designed two striking bookcases.

The freestanding Paradigma bookcase, with extra clear or smoked glass, combines with a thin metal sheet to give the glass solidity to accommodate books as well as act as a room divider.

The Albero bookcase is an example of historic design that stands out for natural style along with an innovative patented revolving base. Albero’s inspiration recalls the shape of a tree growing into a delicate glass pattern. KN

Meijer Asks Artists to Partner on Culturally Inspired Product Collection Michigan-based retailer Meijer plans to launch a special collection in stores across the Midwest in 2023, featuring art by local artists inspired by diverse outlooks and communities.

“At Meijer, we want our products and business partners to reflect our communities, customers and team members,” said Peter Whitsett, executive vice president of merchandising and marketing. “That’s what makes this collection so special. Our customers will see perspectives both similar to and

different from their own reflected through art on products they can bring into their homes.”

Artists who live in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin were encouraged to submit art inspired by cultural categories. Meijer will select artwork to be featured on products, including stationery and home décor, and sold in celebration of the following cultural events beginning in 2023: Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Pride Month and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sales from the collection will benefit nonprofit organizations. Selected artists will receive a monetary prize and partner with Meijer to identify nonprofits to benefit from the sales of the products.

For two years, Meijer has partnered with Black students and artists from the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology to sell limited-edition shirts honoring Black History Month and Juneteenth. This is the first time the retailer is recruiting artists from communities it serves to partner on such a large scale. KN

3D Fabric, Eco-Friendly Products Drive Home Textile Products Market

The home textile products market is forecast to reach $140 billion by 2027, spurred by the emergence of 3D fabric, according to a report

by Transparency Market Research, which says manufacturers’ interest in sustainable silk for lightweight home textile products is gathering momentum.

Growth dynamics, innovations and opportunities in the home textile products market is expected to expand at a growth rate of 5 percent, the report says.

The growing focus of manufacturers for the use of sustainable materials for home furnishings is creating opportunities in the home textile products market. In order to serve this, entities associated with the home textile products market are researching innovative materials to align with environmental conservation goals.

The novel concept of 3D fabric is creating new growth dimensions for the home textile products market, according to the report. The 3D fabric is developed by joining two fabrics facing each other with a spacer filament that imparts superior insulation characteristics. This is leading to the popularity of 3D fabrics for use in home textile products to translate into growth of the home textile products market.

The increasing emphasis on sustainable and circular economy products is well received in most industrial environments globally. Thus, stakeholders are engaged in innovations such as smart materials that minimize damage to the environment and are useful as well. Efforts from a Japan-based chemicals company for the development of smart fiber composed of cotton linter that does not deplete forest resources is a case in point. The role of ancillary industries for such goals is bolstering the home textile products market.

The growing prominence of regenerated cellulose is adding a new dimension in the growth of the home textiles market. Base fiber for regenerated cellulose is cotton and a characteristic of a full circular economy attributes that accounts for its growing popularity.

The collaboration of raw material manufacturers and product manufacturers to introduce toxic-free and biodegradable fibers and combine materials to create new fabric blends with distinctive features is promising for the growth of the market. The manufacture of new linen blends for the manufacture of breathable and soft fabrics for home textile products is an example. Efforts of raw material manufacturers to increase production capacities to create new blends of home textile products are favorable for market growth.

Innovations in vegan silk produced adhering to animal cruelty-free norms are creating a new customer base for home textile products. Large populations in the world are giving up the use of products that are manufactured using animal products. Innovative silk materials such as spider silk, art silk and soy silk, which are used in the manufacture of home textile products, are created to serve this growing customer base. The demand for vegan silk from the growing number of home furnishing brands that have online presence bolsters the home textile products market.

Asia Pacific holds the leading market share of the home textile products market. Factors such as rapid economic growth in some countries of the region leading to increasing spending by individuals to improve interior spaces is creating demand for home textile products.

The presence of some key players in the region who are investing heavily in innovative and sustainable products contributes to the growth of the home textile products market in the region.

Europe is the second-leading region in the home textiles market. Proliferation of Industry 4.0 and adoption of advanced sensor technologies by manufacturers of home textile products are enabling them to meet production goals. This is favorable for the growth of the home textile products market in the region.

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new products Retro Fridges Evoke Iconic Coke Ad, Americana

Leading kitchen appliance manufacturer SMEG has partnered with The CocaCola Company for a collection of two specially designed refrigerators, one to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beverage brand’s iconic Hilltop television commercial and the other with a classic Coca-Cola feel.

To celebrate the iconic Hilltop commercial, SMEG designed a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition 1971 Unity Collection refrigerator to reflect the ad’s themes of peace, optimism, community and harmony. Groundbreaking for its time, the commercial was released in 1971 during a global cultural shift and featured a diverse group of young people singing together on a hilltop in Italy, where the SMEG brand was founded in 1948.

A standout lyric, “I’d like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony,” still rings true today, as the commercial’s desire for unity and togetherness, especially during times of turmoil, has endured, even 50 years later. Modeled after SMEG’s retro-inspired FAB28 Refrigerator, Unity features signature hues and imagery of the seventies era and is available exclusively at Neiman Marcus, retailing for $3,999.

The Iconic Refrigerator, complete with Coke’s signature color palette and SMEG’s classic retro design, seamlessly merges the two styles to pay homage to and bring ‘50s Americana to life. Also modeled after SMEG’s retro FAB28 Refrigerator, the Iconic features Coca-Cola’s red and white coloring, along with the brand’s instantly recognizable branding, including the “Drink Coca-Cola” logo, with signature slogans decorating the outer fridge, such as “Ice Cold,” and “Have a Coke.” The Iconic refrigerator is available at select retailers including Williams Sonoma and retails for $2,999.

Each limited-edition product has an official numbered plaque.

Churro Fiesta in a Box

Building on the home cooking and global cuisine trends, San Diablo Artisan Churros has created Churro Fiesta in a Box, the ultimate at-home churro-making DIY kit that has everything you need to turn any gathering into a fiesta. San Diablo Artisan Churros easily empowers the re-creation of favorite churro memories (and making new ones) in the comfort of the home, making it the perfect gift for travelers, churro lovers, foodies, clients, team members, cultural enthusiasts and the person who has everything except this.

Each Churro Fiesta in a Box kit includes San Diablo’s gourmet churro maker kitchen gadget, just-add-water dry churro dough mix, signature cinnamon sugar and reusable filling bottle. A QR code provides buyers with access to a free e-book of recipes with 40 different filling flavor ideas and made-from-scratch dough recipe in gluten-free and vegan versions. A one-page Fiesta Planner has games, party ideas, churro challenges, fun facts and wearable party supplies such as devil’s horns and angel halo to complete the experience. The churro maker, dry mix, sugars and fillings are also available for individual purchase or to double or triple your churro production in refill packs.

“The pandemic impacted businesses worldwide, and it forced San Diablo to pivot and create a churro experience we could take beyond the fresh churros we make on our food truck and catering events locally,” said founder Scott Porter. “Bringing one of the world’s most desirable deep-fried desserts into the home and making it simple to prepare and enjoy, creates a unique gift that creates memories and new traditions of deep-fried happiness to last a lifetime.”

In addition to Churro Fiesta in a Box, other churro-making products include: •San Diablo’s Churro Maker, a gourmet kitchen gadget with nine interchangeable nozzles, including San Diablo’s signature hollow nozzle.

•San Diablo’s signature sugars mixes: the classic sugar and freshly ground cinnamon mix, cinnamon sugar diablo style with cayenne powder, cinnamon sugar inferno style with habanero powder and the Black Label La Muerte – an extremely spicy cinnamon sugar with ghost pepper powder.

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Unilever Pureit

Unilever has launched Pureit, a new innovation in reverse osmosis water purification, to the U.S. market. Pureit utilizes a combination of anti-scaling materials and high-quality reverse osmosis and carbon filters to provide cleaner, fresher water.

According to the CDC, even when the public water system is working correctly, a small number of germs that naturally occur in the environment can still be present. This served as a main motivator to bring U.S. households access to more pure water for longer through Pureit’s DURAVita filtration technology that does not fade over time, according to Unilever.

The brand is launching with its breakthrough Pureit 5 Series Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier, which brings high-performing filtration technology to consumers in a compact, tankless design. Pureit water purifiers are certified to Water Quality Association Gold Seal standards.

Pureit’s DURAVita filtration technology includes three primary filters that provide five layers of filtration to reduce germs, bacteria, and remove more than 90 percent of total dissolved solids and 99 percent of select heavy metals.

Pureit’s intuitive interface and filter lifetime indicator reminds users when and which filter needs to be replaced. When filters need to be replaced, they can be easily changed in four steps with Pureit’s snap in, snap out design.

The UR5440 model retails for $479 and the UR5640 model retails at $549.

Replacement filters retail for $25.99 to $99.99.

JURA Milk Cooler

Home and office baristas will appreciate JURA’s new milk cooler. The Cool Control 0.6 Liter Milk Cooler features upgraded technology and a new slender design. It keeps milk chilled at the optimum temperature of 39°F and connects to JURA automatic coffee machines to create fresh, fine-textured milk foam for flat whites, cappuccinos, lattes and other trend specialties.

Cool Control 0.6L has a small footprint (4.5 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches) and makes ideal use of space. It has clean, minimalist lines and reflects the classic JURA look. Design details include a 0.05-inch thick stainless steel cover and elegant ventilation slots.

Instructions are simple: Just pour fresh milk into the milk container and place the lid on top. An easy-to-read level indicator alerts the user when it is time to refill. Cool Control 0.6L ensures freshness, hygiene and perfect results every time.

Because hygiene is essential, there are airtight connections between the milk container, milk pipe and milk nozzle. The parts can easily be connected or disconnected in just a few simple steps. The stainless steel container, milk lance and adapter are all dishwasher safe.

The JURA Cool Control 0.6L has a retail price of $259.

VCNY Olivia & Finn

Igloo Simpsons-Inspired Playmates

You might not be able to find any Duff Beer to put into it, but for everything else that goes into a cooler, Igloo now has Playmate coolers inspired by “The Simpsons,” the longest-running scripted series in TV history. Designed with artwork that playfully captures the series’ iconic characters, famous Duff Beer and Kwik-E-Mart store, the special-edition “The Simpsons” Playmate Collection is available online.

Igloo’s “The Simpsons”-inspired Playmate coolers feature custom artwork on the iconic tent top that showcases the world of “The Simpsons” regularly depicted in the series’ episodes: “The Simpsons” Duff Beer Playmate Elite cooler ($49.99, 16-quart capacity that fits up to 30 12-ounce cans) matches the fictional Duff Beer label; “The Simpsons” Classic Family Little Playmate cooler ($39.99, 7-quart capacity that fits up to nine 12-ounce cans) features the show’s most famous characters: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson; and “The Simpsons” Kwik-E-Mart Little Playmate cooler ($39.99, 7-quart capacity that fits up to nine 12-ounce cans) depicts the storefront of “The Simpsons” frequently visited convenience store.

VCNY Home’s first brand collection designed for kids, Olivia & Finn, celebrates color, playful prints, creativity and selfexpression. The kidinspired bedding, bath and home décor accents take the guesswork out of decorating children’s rooms by providing coordinated looks at affordable prices.

The collection launched with more than a dozen products available in a variety of adorable themes. The Olivia & Finn collection includes Printed Throws with Plush Friends. Exclusive to Macy’s, these gift sets include cozy, cute and huggable friends with irresistibly soft throws attached. From plaid reindeer and gingerbread friend to magical unicorn, space astronaut and friendly shark, these plush accessories make sweet additions to any bedroom or playroom and great holiday gifts. Each plush character has Velcro fasteners, making it easy to roll up the throw and take both on the go.

Olivia & Finn collections include: two- or three-piece lightweight quilt sets; four- or fivepiece comforter sets with decorative pillows; six- or eight-piece complete bed-in-a-bag set with decorative pillows and coordinating sheets; five-piece bath sets with shower curtains, rugs, and hooded towels; Squishy decorative pillows and glow-in-the-dark throws.

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Splashy Spring Spatter In Annieglass Collection

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From the Northern California studio of Annie Morhauser, the Spring 2022 collection of Annieglass includes the return of the beloved Canoe bowls and new splashy Spatter serveware. Each piece is handcrafted and engraved with the studio signature by a small team of master craftsmen and women.

The new Splatter pieces show the artistic flow of the 24k gold used so liberally at the Annieglass studio. The original sculpture from Fall 2020 is joined with three eyepopping serving pieces with the same linear pattern of dripping gold decoration. Made to mix with the newest patterns of the graffiti like the Jaxson and faceted Edgey collections. The square bowl shows the movement of the dripping gold the best. The rectangular platter and square platter make a statement on any table. The 11-inch square bowl, 12-inch square platter and 17¼ x 8.5-inch rectangular tray sell for $200 each.

A new design in a soft green called Lotus evokes the softly rippling texture of water.

Always inspired by the natural beauty around her, Morhauser offers these pieces for warm weather gift giving and entertaining. These serving pieces add drama to a home or table and match beautifully with the Leaves Collection.

Available in an oval or round platter or bowl, the 13-inch bowl is $95, 14-inch round platter $88 and 16 x 7.5-inch oval platter is $84.

Ultramarine has always been a popular blue glass color.

Morhauser’s sculptures are collected around the world. Both are combined in the new Blue Anemone sculpture measuring 20 x 18 x 8 inches. Versatile as a standalone piece of art or a fantastic serving piece for seafood, salad or a stunning floral arrangement. It sells for $363.

Canoes are back! These sleek, angular shapes are back by popular demand. Use as a sculpture, centerpiece or serving bowl. The large canoe is a must for every boat lover.

The smaller canoe is made for individual salads, appetizers or a stunning ice cream bowl. Hot fudge sundaes, anyone?

The large 20 x 7-inch bowl sells for $134 and the small 11.5 x 4¼-inch for $67.

Morhauser is celebrating 38 years in business combining artisanal techniques and contemporary design with new technology.

Morhauser is the founder of Annieglass, a line of glass tableware sold through the finest luxury stores and resorts nationwide. Handcrafting her products in Northern California since 1983, Morhauser developed her company to become one of the largest and most successful American glass studios. By combining her skills as a designer, artisan and businesswoman, she has been able to build a highly regarded brand as well as a successful company.

Annieglass is in the collections of the Luce Foundation Center for American Art in Washington. D.C.; the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, Scotland; and the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York. She is an active fundraiser for hunger, children’s health and art education. She mentors young women in business and supports scholarships at CCA, her alma mater, and local high schools. KN

Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Collection of Contemporary Home Decor

Bed Bath & Beyond has launched Studio 3B, an Owned Brand line of contemporary home décor inspired by modervn design. Studio 3B offers approachable, modern designs for everyday living. A curated collection of casual, warm and inviting homeware, Studio 3B’s subtly refined, on-trend assortment includes décor, bedding, bath and accent furniture. The affordably priced assortment encourages a mix-and-match approach, making it simple to update and refresh any living space.

“Studio 3B allows home decorators to easily attain a modern aesthetic that feels inviting and thoughtfully designed,” said Joe Hartsig, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. “We’ve seen increasing customer demand for more approachably modern product collections.”

The Studio 3B collection offers more than 600 products that marry form with function. The assortment is designed to fit into any home, but is particularly wellsuited for urban and small-space living: • Accent furniture and décor: Faux greenery, frames, vases, mirrors, art, storage, lighting, decorative objects, wall décor, window treatments, rugs and accent furniture, including vanity sets and stools • Bedding: Sheet sets; duvet, comforter and quilt sets; throw blankets and decorative pillows • Bath: Soap dishes and dispensers, trash cans, trays and bath accessories • Dining: Dinnerware, drinkware, serveware, flatware, barware and kitchen textiles.

From a design perspective, Studio 3B makes it easy to contemporize a home with ontrend colors, patterns, materials and textures that mix and match to create truly inspired spaces. Warm, muted, neutral hues are punctuated with bold pops of color. Colorblocking is prevalent throughout the collection. Graphic patterns, both geometric and abstract, add visual interest.

Soft curves and rounded shapes inform many of the products, from mirrors to lighting to bath décor. Warm woods and light translucent and matte materials keep silhouettes from feeling spare or cold. Soft textured bouclé and saturated, colored linen infuse upholstered furniture with warmth and modern sensibility.

The Studio 3B accent furniture draws inspiration from a design style called Japandi, an evolution of mid-century modern. Clean lines and leggy silhouettes reflect contemporary living and are small space-friendly, helping smaller scale living spaces feel open and airy. Flexible functionality is a cornerstone of the accent furniture assortment.

Side tables double as slim-width desks for home office/school use. Bar carts can be repurposed as coffee stations. Bookcases with storage bins can serve as room dividers.

Sofa side tables are equally at home as nightstands. Many of the pieces also transition from indoor to outdoor spaces to expand the living area.

Art also features prominently in the Studio 3B collection. Many of the prints feature linear or modern overscale geometries and balanced tonal color fields. KN

Tramontina’s Square Roasting Pan Is Designed for Year-Round Use

For Sunday roasts, comfort food, one-dish meals and desserts, the Tramontina covered square roasting pan is a versatile pan that is ideal for use all year round.

Tramontina’s tri-ply clad construction features an 18/10 stainless steel interior with an aluminum core and induction-ready magnetic stainless steel exterior, providing more uniform cooking. The roaster is equipped with sturdy cast stainless steel handles for easy maneuvering in and out of the oven, on the stovetop or to the table. The close-fitting, tempered glass lid helps seal in the flavor while letting you keep an eye on your recipe.

Measuring 12 inches wide by 15.6 inches long and 6.6 inches deep, the roasting pan is large enough to accommodate whole birds and large cuts of meat, and the high walls allow for cooking, basting and braising vegetables, potatoes and other starches alongside the meat. The ample size also makes for easy one-pot cooking for gatherings and family meals. With its elegant design that transitions beautifully from oven or stovetop to the table, this do-all roasting pan is an essential for the kitchen.

Designed to be used with low to medium heat, the roasting pan is compatible with induction, gas, electric and ceramic glass stove tops and is oven safe up to 350°F or 176°C. Made in Brazil, the roasting pan is dishwasher safe. It has a suggested retail price of $104.95. KN

SUPPLEMENT TO JANUARY 2022

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PRODYNE FRUIT INFUSION PRODUCTS

Prodyne is positioning the company’s expanding array of Fruit Infusion™ water-infusing pitchers and jars to tap the growing emphasis of health and healthy living. Over the next five years, market analysts expect increased demand in the range of 6 to 7 percent compound annual growth rate for the hydration category.

Prodyne’s Fruit Infusion products give hydration enthusiasts stylish BPA-free clear acrylic pitchers and jars to infuse fresh and natural flavors with ordinary tap water. Prodyne’s numerous Fruit Infusion products come in a multitude of enticing refrigerator-friendly shapes and colors. All containers include infusion rods or filters for naturally infusing fresh cut fruits, berries, vegetables and herbs, giving health focused consumers an opportunity to discover and enjoy their own unique, naturally flavored water.

More than a decade ago, Prodyne introduced the original Fruit Infusion Flavor Pitcher, creating the beverage infusion category. Over the years, millions of consumers have enjoyed refreshing, naturally flavored beverages served from Prodyne’s many popular pitchers, jars, bottles and carafes.

Prodyne 800.822.4776 www.prodyne.com

COOK PRO CAST IRON WOK

Cook Pro’s lightweight cast iron cookware offers excellent heat distribution and responsive temperature control without the weight and discomfort of traditional cast iron cookware. With it, you’ll be able to cook a wide selection of foods in the kitchen and experience the advantages of cooking with cast iron. This 13-inch, ExcelSteel cast iron wok allows food to cook faster, maintain superior heat retention and adds another layer of quality to your meals. For added convenience, this cast iron wok comes pre-seasoned so you can get cooking as soon as it arrives at your door.

With proper maintenance and care of your cast iron wok, you will be able to extend the lifespan and use and turn it into a reliable kitchen companion. Suggested retail price is $74.99.

Cook Pro Inc. 951.686.8282 www.cook-pro.com

PAESANA & BEYOND MEAT PLANT-BASED BOLOGNESE SAUCES

With a storied commitment to fresh gourmet ingredients, Paesana simmers with generations of Italian cooking. Now Paesana is bringing that kitchen tradition into the future with an all-new product for retailers.

Introducing Paesana’s Plant-Based Bolognese Sauces made with Beyond Meat. Available in Hearty or Spicy, this fresh take on an Italian classic satisfies consumers who crave a robust pasta sauce, but who also want to make a positive impact on the environment.

With 4 grams of protein per serving and no cholesterol, soy, gluten, hormones or GMOs, it’s a delicious, guilt-free and eye-catching addition to any retail setting’s red sauce display.

The product also features a newly designed clear/transparent label with a sleek look that still maintains the instantly recognizable Paesana logo.

Gain consumer confidence and be first to market this new and unique product – a premium pasta sauce that, like all Paesana tomato-based sauces, is made with 100 percent imported Italian tomatoes.

Paesana 631.845.1717 www.paesana.com

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FRANMARA BAMBOO CUTTING BOARDS

These beautifully handcrafted bamboo cheese boards are designed in the shape of a wine bottle and include a leather strap.

The environmental green bamboo is harder than maple. They can be used for cutting or even hanging them on the wall. They can be lasered with a logo to make them even more special. They are available in three sizes: 1087 Small (13 x 4 x ⅝ inches), 1088 Medium (17½ x 5⅝ x ⅝ inches), and 1089 Large (22 x 7⅛ x ⅝ inches). Retail prices are $6.50, $11 and $14.50.

Franmara Inc. 800.423.5855 www.franmara.com

JEAN DUBOST 24-PIECE SET FROM THE FRENCH FARM

The Jean Dubost brand was established in 1920 by Pierre Dubost, a second-generation professional cutler. Started as a small business, manufacturing knives solely intended for professionals, the company has grown tremendously over the years. Today, Jean Dubost manufactures a wide range of cutlery, flatware, kitchenware and gifts that are marketed to professional and amateur cooks around the world.

The company’s flagship product, the Laguiole knife, still carries the mark of its ancestors: a bee engraved on all Laguiole products. It was originally part of Napoleon Bonaparte’s imperial seal. The knife’s blade is forged from high-grade stainless steel and put through 25 stages of cutting, polishing and sharpening.

The classic Laguiole 24-piece set by Jean Dubost exists in a variety of colors and is now available in crisp white. This Everyday Flatware has a gauge of 1.5 mm, is dishwasher safe and will last a lifetime. With their white handles, these forks, knives and spoons are great for everyday use and are sleek enough to be used during special occasions.

The French Farm 713.660.0577 www.thefrenchfarm.com//brands/jean-dubost

MOCCAMASTER KBGV SELECT

The Moccamaster KBGV Select makes it easy to brew a delicious half or full carafe of coffee; it is the only coffee brewer approved by the European Coffee Brewing Centre to brew a half carafe to its rigorous standards. The brewer’s selector switch allows you to choose the amount you prefer, automatically adjusting both the saturation time and hotplate temperature. It quickly brews 16 to 40 ounces in about four to six minutes, producing aromatic coffee that’s full of flavor. The hotplate’s independent heating element ensures that the coffee is held at the optimal temperature, never burning it, and automatically turns off after 100 minutes. This glass carafe brewer is available in an assortment of colors and finishes.

Since 1968, Moccamaster coffee brewers have set the global benchmark for the athome coffee brewing experience. All Moccamaster models are certified by the European Coffee Brewing Centre and the Specialty Coffee Association to meet their rigorous brewing standards. Built to last a lifetime, every brewer comes with a five-year warranty and can be repaired for life. All brewers ship from the USA. No minimum order requirements.

Moccamaster USA 800.662.2200 www.moccamaster.com

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Italian Luxury Linen Manufacturer Quagliotti Displays in Milan Italian luxury linen manufacturer Quagliotti presented collections for the table, bathroom and bedroom at the 42nd edition of HostMilano, international trade fair dedicated to the world of catering and hospitality.

Industry professionals and buyers saw linens in jacquard or plain fabrics refined with chromatic details for tablecloths, terry embellished with contrasting trims for towels and bathrobes and fresh cotton piquet for coverlets. All of the products are characterized by Quagliotti’s expertise in the choice of materials and its ability to create tailor made products and personalized services for private clientele and important contract projects.

In the table collection, jacquards with ton-sur-ton designs enhanced by the shiny/matt effect, solid-colored fabrics embellished with thin lace trims in graceful contrast and always current nuances represent Quagliotti’s attention to quality. Weft and warp are expertly intertwined thread after thread, giving life to tablecloths, napkins, placemats and runners.

The design of the fabric in the Costanza line enhances the luster of the jacquard processing. The collections are finished with a lux Raso trim.

The 100 percent cotton tablecloths, napkins, placemats, and runners come in standard and customized sizes.

The history of linear weaving is enclosed in the Claire line, woven in a refined pure linen with a cotton warp. The trims are embellished with a contrasting lace in Terracotta, Blue Goblin or Gray colors. The half cotton/half linen tablecloths, napkins, placemats, and runners come in standard and customized sizes.

The Venaria line features an offspring of the fabric Bandera, a versatile product adaptable to the most heterogeneous needs. The addition of precious handcrafted lace makes it exclusive and distinctive. The 100 percent cotton tablecloths, napkins, placemats, and runners come in standard and customized sizes.

Shiny Impero in RASO cotton evokes the opulence of ancient Rome. The shapes of a locket liven the jacquard with a rich and current style. The 100 percent cotton tablecloths, napkins, placemats, and runners come in standard and customized sizes.

In the bathroom collection, Quagliotti’s bathrobes are tailored models, cut and sewn by hand with the same tailoring approach applied to overcoats. They’re characterized by perfect absorbency combined with the extreme lightness of the robe. In soft cotton or bamboo terry, the bathrobes are available in delicate shades or embellished with contrasting profiles.

Quagliotti’s cotton terry towels gently caress the skin. The sets perfectly match the bathrobe line, in colors and with RASO or linen trims.

Soft and compact, the Paul bathrobe comes in gray cotton terry toweling with contrasting blue RASO trims or white cotton terry with contrasting profiles in Blue Goblin RASO with matching towels.

The Andrea and Audrey bathrobes are tailored like outerwear. The terries with applied trims, follow the colors and articles of the bed collection in RASO and jacquard fabrics.

Enveloping coverlets, quilts and throws enrich the offer of accessories dedicated to sleeping and living areas in the bedroom collection.

Dakar ensures style and freshness, a classic of the Quagliotti collection. Granité is a cotton piquet with a modern and lightweight design, a coverlet with a simple hem in which the fabric is the protagonist. Canetté is a classic light-striped, lightweight piquet. It can be finished as a coverlet with piping or as a quilt with elegant borders. KN

Knife-Sharpening Expected to Reach $117.1M

The U.S. knife-sharpening service market size is expected to reach $117.1 million by 2028 and at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 percent, according to a report by Research & Markets.

The rapid development of urban areas, coupled with consumer preference for a wide variety of cuisines, has led to an increase in the number of cafes, specialty coffee shops, and quick-service restaurants in the U.S. The trend of dining in restaurants and cafes offers lucrative growth opportunities for knifesharpening service providers.

According to the National Restaurant Association, U.S., there were more than 1 million restaurant locations in the country in 2019. In addition, the growth of the restaurant industry owing to consumers’ desire for convenience, socialization and high-quality food and service has resulted in restaurant owners investing in modern and quality kitchen knives. This factor acts as a major driver for the market in the country.

The increasing influence of culinary arts on consumers, coupled with the growing number of luxury hotels and high-end restaurants, supports the demand for kitchen knife sharpening services in the commercial segment.

The growing trend of tourism, coupled with the growing consumer willingness to spend on exploring exotic destinations, luxury hotels and culinary travels, is also expected to drive the demand for kitchen knives and knife sharpening services in the country.

Hotels, restaurants, barbershops and lawnmower repair shops are among the major end-users of sharpening services for knives and other cutting tools. In addition, residential households that use high-priced and premium quality knives opt for knife-sharpening services in order to enhance the life span of the knife and retain the quality of the blade.

Consumers tend to opt for seasoned knifesharpening service providers with extensive experience in the industry. Moreover, consumers prefer that knives be sharpened on whetstones that typically start off at 1,000 grit and finish anywhere between 6,000 grit and 10,000 grit.

The trend of electric sharpeners is also increasing among business owners in order to cater to the rising demand for normal/minor sharpening services. Knife sharpening service providers are opting for electric sharpeners owing to their major benefits, such as low cost and less time consumption.

One of the major factors affecting purchasing decisions is the turnaround time of knives in the market. Moreover, the durability and quality of sharpening are key in influencing consumers’ decisions on whether to visit again. Word-ofmouth marketing also significantly affects the purchasing decisions of consumers.

The cost of the service is also a major factor affecting the buying decisions of consumers.

Consumers with high volume need to seek services at lower costs and with less turnaround time. The growing awareness about the benefits of sharp knives and cutting tools is also driving consumers to opt for professional services instead of at-home or DIY practices.

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The Pantry BROTHERS ALL NATURAL FREEZE-DRIED FRUIT CRISPS Brothers All Natural has launched Freeze-Dried Fuji Apple and Mango Fruit Crisps in a large, shareable 1-ounce pouch. Fuji Apple Fruit Crisps are one of the company’s most popular flavors, while Mango is a new and long-awaited addition.

Fuji Apple and Mango Fruit Crisps are a convenient and fun way to eat fruit, making them the perfect anytime snack. The fruit is freeze-dried in a gentle dehydration process used for preservation of high-quality foods – keeping nutrients, flavor and texture intact. The light and deliciously crispy fruits go great in recipes, lunchboxes or simply as a tasty snack on the go.

One bag of Freeze-Dried Fuji Apple Fruit Crisps is equivalent to 2⅔ cups of fresh fruit, more than the full amount of fruit advised to consume per day, with just 110 calories.

The crisps are Kosher, non-GMO and free from peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy and gluten.

Brothers International Foods www.brothersinternational.com

COUNTRY ARCHER PROVISIONS DEATH REAPER JERKY

Made in small batches with Carolina reaper chiles (said to be the world’s hottest pepper at 2 million Scoville heat units) and grass-fed meat, Country Archer Provisions has launched a limited-edition Death Reaper jerky. Each 1-ounce bag comes with a warning label and glove. Death Reaper Beef Jerky is made with grass-fed and finished beef and has no soy, preservatives, MSG or nitrates/nitrites. Get ‘em while they last on Country Archer’s website – if you dare.

Country Archer www.countryarcher.com

GREEN MUSTACHE PLANT-BASED SNACKS

Brooklyn-based Green Mustache is focused on creating innovative, delicious plant-based snacks. Inspired by a childhood classic, Mustache Munchies are baked “cheese” crackers updated to appeal to a broader demographic as they are also organic, gluten free, vegan and made with clean, healthy ingredients. In keeping with the company’s belief that healthy foods can be delicious and fun, the crackers are also formed in a whimsical handlebar mustache shape – making it hard not to play with your food!

Green Mustache www.getgreenmustache.com

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

SPREAD-MMMS ARTISANAL SPREADS

Spread-mmms is a line of small batch, artisanal olive tapenade and savory spreads that are handcrafted in New York City. They are used as flavorful appetizers, cheese pairings, sandwich spreads and flavor enhancements to the users’ own recipes.

The Olive Tapenade with Beldi Olives, Garlic & Rosemary and Orange Marmalade with Olives, Garlic & Thyme (a.k.a. Mischievous Marmalade) are plant based (vegan friendly) and come in recyclable containers (recycling rules, of course, vary by community). They are available in select specialty shops (including Saxelby Cheesemongers, Kalustyans, Mekelburg’s, etc.), mostly in New York, select cities and online. The tapenade is also available as an item in the Cheese & Savory Gift Crate through Williams-Sonoma.

Spread-mmms just launched its Starter Set, a mixed case of olive tapenade and savory orange marmalade.

This Starter Set is an easy way to offer a little bit of sass to cheese and charcuterie boards, without taking up much shelf or fridge space.

Spread-mmms 917.727.8116 www.spread-mmms.com

VEGKY SHIITAKE MUSHROOM JERKY

Vegky, a vegan shiitake mushroom jerky snack packed with countless health benefits was launched in August 2019. It all started with owner Thomas Hong’s desire to become vegan since his college days. He had a hard time finding a meat substitute with the tenderness and umami of real meat. He found a type of jerky made from shiitake mushrooms to eat in place of meat on his dinner plate and a snack in between meals to curb his hunger.

It hit the spot and he was able to give up meat completely. Unlike other mushroom jerkies (made from the cap) that are rubbery and chewy, these are made from the stem of shiitake mushrooms and are meaty. The texture even has meat jerky lovers fooled.

They’re bursting with umami and tenderness of meat, but without the cholesterol and contains 12 grams of fiber per 70 gram bag.

Hong brought Vegky, a delicious vegan snack with five flavors (Original, Spicy, Pepper, Curry and Wasabi) from his homeland of Taiwan, and it has steadily grown in the U.S. market and abroad.

Vegky is redesigning its package and releasing a new flavor, Smoky BBQ, which will hit the market in January.

Vegky www.vegky.com

WATCHAREE’S THAI SAUCES

Cibo Vita, a leader in the functional snacks movement, recently launched its Nature’s Garden line of probioticenhanced dried fruits. Adding to its award-winning Probiotic Apricots, Nature’s Garden is expanding the probiotic-enhanced dried fruit line to include Mixed Berries, Tart Cherries, Raisins, Cranberries, Dates and Prunes.

Many consumers are experiencing “pill fatigue” due to all the supplements that they feel they need to stay healthy in their quest for preventative health. They are looking for ways to get their nutritional and dietary supplement needs through their food. Probiotic-enhanced dried fruits are a great, natural option to help them on their journey to self-care.

The Apricots are sold in a 40-ounce size; Tart Cherries in a 20-ounce size; and Dates, Prunes, Cranberries, Raisins and Mixed Berries in 12-ounce sizes. The products contain between 100 and 140 calories and up to 3 grams of fiber per serving. They contain no fat, cholesterol, sodium or added sugar.

Watcharee’s, a leading national brand of authentic, ready-to-eat Thai sauces, has entered into a partnership with Stop & Shop to sell its premium quality products in 400 stores across the Northeast. Created by Watcharee Limanon, a recognized Thai culinary artist from Bangkok, Watcharee’s sauces embody Thai regional traditions with their diverse cultural influences.

All sauces are manufactured from fresh, traditional ingredients, including aromatic herbs and spices, rich coconut milk and tangy tamarind.

Items available at Stop & Shop include the best-selling peanut sauce and pad Thai sauce, as well as Thai red curry and Thai coconut curry, which are relative newcomers to the line. The red curry sauce, which is a mainstay in southern Thailand, is bursting with turmeric, while the coconut curry sauce, known as khao soi, is a rich and comforting noodle soup from northern Thailand. Watcharee’s sauces are available in both multi-use jars and easy pour pouches.

All Watcharee’s products are non-GMO verified, plant based, gluten free and vegan with no artificial preservatives or other additives.

Cibo Vita www.naturesgarden.net

Thai Culinary Arts Studio LLC www.watcharee.com

NATURE’S GARDEN PROBIOTIC-ENHANCED DRIED FRUITS