Kitchenware News • November 2022

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Carlo Moretti brightens the season

Celebrating the holiday season with authentic masterpieces of Murano glass art is a hymn to happiness colored in red, blue, white and gold

Car lo Moretti brings colorful collections Bora, Epta and Q uaTo glasses; Decanter; Madeleine cake stands; L e diverse bowls; and Bosco, Monocromo and Singleflower vases Perfect both for a memorable gift or to enrich a sumptuous tableware, Car lo Moretti products are all one of a kind pieces, mouth blown, hand finished and signed not just objects, but a tale of passions and creativity.

Bora glasses

Pushed by the wind during the blowing phase, the Bora glasses have an irregular section and an inclined profile Since 2 0 0 1 , 5 7 d i f f e re n t d e c o r a t i on s h a ve b e e n c re a t e d w i t h murrinas, little rods, festoons, speckles, streaks, colored rings and spirals, gold and silver leaves, transparent and opaque All pieces are mouth blown, hand finished, signed and dated

Epta glasses

In addition to the versions in yellow, green and orange with copper details, in 2022, the Epta glasses return to the tables with two new variants: in transparent cr ystal and in cr ystal embellished at the base with gold leaf decoration with craquelé effect All pieces are signed and dated

Q uaTo glasses

Purity of shape meets color in Q uaTo glasses Car lo Moretti,

interpreting the infinite expressive possibilities of glass, creates a collection of glasses in mix and match style, to brighten the table with diff erent colors and textures Glasses are available in six colors dec lined in six decorations: green, red, blue, amethyst, cr ystal and steel All pieces are mouth blown, hand finished, signed and dated

Decanter

Dec anter by Car lo Moretti are multipur pose objects with a har monious and tapered shape that c an be used on the table as dec anters or as vases f or flowers Available in six decor ations, Dec anter is realiz ed in Mur ano mouth blown glass hand finished with hot applic ation of spir als, little rods, spec kles of color and streaks Al l pieces are signed and dated

Le Diverse bowls

L e Diverse bowls by Car lo Moretti bring happiness to the t a b l e, re vo l u t i on i z i n g t h e s t y l e o f t h e t a b l e w a re

Multifunctional objects, L e Diverse bowls are a perfect gif t idea The bowls are blown by mouth and hand finished with different motifs applied hot All pieces are signed and dated

madeleine cake stands

The centuries old tradition of Murano glass was revisited by Car lo Moretti with a contemporar y language that enhances its design and the use of color; thus, the stylish Madeleine cake stand was created Always perfect to ser ve small delicacies,

Madeleine is produced entirely in glass, it is enriched with a colored drop added during the processing It ’ s available in three colors: lapis blue, octanium and red

Singleflower vases

Small vases to collect, these are designed to contain only one flower. In Murano glass blown by mouth and hand finished with different decorative motifs applied hot: murrina, little rods, festoons, speckles, streaks, colored rings and spirals, transparent and opaque. All pieces are signed by Carlo Moretti and dated

Monocromo vases

I n M o n o c ro m o v a s e s by C a r l o M o re t t i , c o l o r b l e n d s w i t h g l a s s e a c h t i m e i n a d i f f e r e n t w a y, a l w a y s c r e a t i n g d i s t i n c t i v e a n d n o t s e r i a l w o r k s p e r f e c t f o r w e l c o m i n g f r a g r a n t b o u q u e t s T h e M o n o c ro m o v a s e s , a v a i l a b l e i n d i f f e re n t s i z e s a n d c o l o r s , a re b o r n f ro m t h e c e n t u r i e s o l d t r a d i t i o n o f M u r a n o g l a s s r e v i s i t e d t h r o u g h a contempor ar y language Al l pieces are mouth blown, hand fi n i s h e d , s i g n e d a n d d a t e d

Bosco vases

From Car lo Moretti ’ s historical archive originates the Bosco line, a composition of vases with various sizes and shades, to choose and combine according to the personal taste Murano glass vases are blown by mouth and finished by hand All pieces are signed and dated KN

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We moved around a lot when I was growing up I used to be able to say the longest I ever lived in one place was when I was born to age 6 Af ter that, my dad, who was a civil engineer, began working as a civil ser vant for the militar y He ranked high enough for us to live on base and with base housing, if you ’ re unfamiliar with it, you ’ re always reminded that you ’ re only there for a certain period of time No painting the white walls No excessive nails in the walls My sister and I were forbidden to do anything more than attach our posters with masking tape (that doesn’t hold too well) or some kind of blue putty stuff (that didn’t work that well, either, and often seeped into our treasured teenybopper posters) After living in the Philippines, he got a job in Indiana, at Jefferson Proving Ground, where area farmhouses were rounded up and placed in a semi circ le when the Army took over, for families like ours to live in Again, base housing, so no painted walls or too many nails

It wasn’t until I was in high school, when we lived in a house in Arizona that my parents bought My sister and I still couldn’t nail anything into the wall in our room, but my parents felt free to line the hallway with family photos and not worr y about having too many nail holes if we left My parents never moved again My brother, sister and I all moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona, but, what can I say? W hile they stayed, I caught my dad ’ s wander lust af ter I graduated, feeling free to take a newspaper job anywhere I wanted to, so I moved to Texas, Phoenix, the District of Columbia, Mar yland and Central Ariz ona before I moved back to Tucson, where I’ve been since 1993 (but I’ve probably moved 12 times over time) W hen I moved into my current home, the land lord made sure to let me know the previous resident was charged extra for leaving

too many nail holes in the walls

A few years ago, manufacturers started producing wall hangers that used adhesive or velcro to hang pictures Some of them didn’t stick to the wall well or stuck too well and ripped the paint off O ver the years, I’d gotten used to knowing what size of nail to use when I used one, so it didn’t leave too big a hole (toothpaste can mask a nail hole, by the way) or the now much better adhesives

So, when I heard about Spacekit ’ s versatile wall tiles, I was intrigued. This is a product designed for people like me Not only for my own space, but I’m on a commission that owns an historic adobe building, built as a residence, that we use as our office and rent rooms The main room, which is used for meetings, is separated from one of the suites with a wooden door The problem is, if someone is meeting in the big room and someone else is using the suite, the noises bleed through the door I thought recently about putting acoustic tiles on the door, but then we’d have to cover them up with something not so ugly Well, Spacekit makes decorative acoustic tiles, too P lus, the company has an interesting origin stor y

Also in this issue, we present the results of a Morning Consult report on sustainability and how consumers are of ten confused about what it really means. P lus, Art Director Yasmine Brown created great photo spreads that we hope you ’ ll like Next month, we ’ ll have our 2023 Buyers Guide to wrap up the year and look for ward to the next Until then, stay safe and take care! KN

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Sustainability Survey Shows

There ’ s a big gap between consumers knowing common sustainability concepts and understanding them, according to a new report by Morning Consult, “ W hat Sustainability Means to Consumers ”

The report also found that consumers grade themselves higher than others in their community, corporations and the governments when it comes to sustainability

The report, authored by Joanna Piacenza, Amy He and Nicki Zink, set out to learn what consumers know about w h a t i t m e a n s t o b e s u s t a i n a b l e, h ow c on s u m e r s ad o p t sustainability in their lives and what consumers know about the sustainable initiatives and c laims that corporations make

“U S adults are broadly familiar with common sustainability concepts like ‘ energ y conser vation’ and ‘renewable resources, ’ b u t a g a p e x i s t s b e t we e n f a m i l i a r i t y a n d b e i n g a b l e t o d e m on s t r a t e u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f c e r t a i n t o p i c s , s u c h a s identify ing a rene wable resource or knowing what ESG stands for,” the report states.

Likewise, when it comes to the issue of c limate change,

nonrenewable ones, according to the report L ess mainstream concepts were “dramatically ” lower in understanding “ Through an open end anal y sis, we found that a vast m a j o r i t y o f re s p on d e n t s d o n o t k n ow w h a t ES G (environmental, social and governance) stands for,” the authors w ro t e, “ w i t h m a ny m i s i d e n t i f y i n g t h e S a s re p re s e n t i n g ‘sustainability ’ instead

“A roughly similar share of respondents didn’t know the definition of ‘greenwashing ’ either the idea of marketing environmental friendliness despite not making notable efforts to actually be sustainable,” they wrote

Sustainability at Home

Consumers are most satisfied with their own sustainability actions than others, inc luding companies and governments Eighty seven American adults gave themselves at least a C, 74 percent gave the average person in their community at least a C and 69 percent others in the countr y.

F if ty seven percent gave U S corporations at least a C, w h i c h d ro p s t o 5 0 p e rc e n t f o r younger consumers.

F if ty two percent gave the U S go ve r n m e n t a D o r F on i t s sustainability efforts, according to the report

Recyc ling is the most common s u s t a i n a b l e ac t i on , w i t h h a l f o f t h o s e re s p on d i n g w h o g a ve themselves a failing grade reported re c yc l i n g a t l e a s t t h re e t i m e s a month

“It ’ s important for corporations to understand consumers ’ perceived impact of sustainability efforts: If p e o p l e d on’t t h i n k t h e i r ac t i on s have much of an impact, they ’ re unlikely to regular ly do them,” the report states

ensure sustainability initiatives hit the mark

“Seventy percent of U S adults say they are concerned about c limate change, but just 6 in 10 are concerned about retail’s role in c limate change,” the report states “Consumers’ sustainabilit y concerns are ambiguous, lac king specificit y about the issues and actions the brands they shop from should pursue Yet a plurality of shoppers are willing to spend more on brands with sustainable practices For consumer brands planting a stake in the ground to prove their environmental bona fides, there’s enormous white space to define what that means for your brand and educate customers on why they should care

“ The real challenge for retail and e commerce brands is that the primar y action consumers can take as well as the action they evaluate as most sustainable from brands is prioritizing product quality and longevity to avoid unnecessar y consumption W hile the role of mass market retail in such a n e c on om y i s mu rk y, t re n d s t ow a rd s e c on d h a n d s a l e s initiatives offer one path for ward ”

Consumers are more worried about the impact industr y m a n u f ac t u r i n g h a s on t h e e nv i ron m e n t t h a n t h e i r ow n behavior They see online shopping as the least concern, so industr y focus on shipping emissions and packaging reduction don’t affect them, according to the report

W hen asked to describe what it means to shop sustainably, most consumers said they didn’t know

“For those who did have environmental concerns, their responses tended to be quite vague (such as ‘ buying things that don’t hurt the environment ’); few were specific about manufacturing practices or waste pollution The rare concrete behaviors named inc luded seeking out recyc lable packaging and products Fewer than 10 percent of respondents took the literal route: They thought ‘sustainable retail’ meant the a b i l i t y f o r a s t o re t o s t ay i n b u s i n e s s , u n re l a t e d t o environmental considerations,” the report states

consumers recognize it, but don’t think it will affect them personally, according to the report

“ There are a few ways to read this analysis,” the report states “One way is more optimistic: Concern is high even though perception of personal harm is low The other way is m o re p e s s i m i s t i c : T h e d i s c on n e c t b e t we e n c on c e r n a n d perceived personal impact could lead to symbolic actions as opposed to more impactful sustainable behaviors ”

S ome good ne ws: Br and marketing eff or ts have built a w a re n e s s a m on g t h e ge n e r a l p u b l i c , c on s i s t e n t ac ro s s demographic groups that are familiar with sustainabilit y concepts But then there’s the bad news that actual knowledge of sustainability is low

“It ’ s one thing to c laim familiarity with a sustainability phrase; it ’ s another to demonstrate knowledge,” the report states “And that gap provides brands with an opportunity to further build consumer education around sustainability ”

W hile 8 in 10 U S adults said they were familiar with the term “renewable resources, ” only 58 percent could accurately identify a renewable resource from a list of renewable and

Fifty seven percent of consumers believe they are making a minor impact, according to the report, with the rest more likely to say they aren’t having any impact than to say they have made a major impact

“ W hat this means: Many of the consumers who think their own efforts have minimal impact are looking to larger institutions, such as corporations and the government, to have a larger positive impact on sustainability likely because they view their current impact to be a net negative,” the authors wrote

Sustainable Future

Retail and e commerce companies are under just as much pressure than ever y other industr y in forging a sustainable future, the report says

“Real sustainability in retail means reducing consumption, but how feasible is that for retailers and consumers?” the report states

Morning Consult measured and defined the importance of sustainability from the shopper’s point of view and identified the actions retail and e commerce brands need to take to

“ W hat ’ s c lear here is that retailers and brands can’t assume ‘ s u s t a i n a b i l i t y ’ i s c on s u m e r f r i e n d l y l a n g u a ge : 3 i n 1 0 respondents did not know or care what sustainable shopping means There’s space for brands to help define the term and better articulate the specific environmental impacts both a brand and their customers can make ”

Buying to Values

W hile consumers rarely think their own actions have a major impact on c limate change, they are more likely to buy brands that reflect their environmental values, according to the report

“But more of ten, people engage in behaviors that have environmental benefits even if sustainability isn’t their intent,” the report states

Consumers are willing to pay more for sustainably sourced products, too

“ W hile companies’ practices are responsible for far more environmental harm than consumer behavior, going green of ten comes with additional costs, and 42 percent of U S adults said they ’ re willing to share that burden with brands they shop from,” the report states

Since most consumers think their actions have a minor impact, sustainability c laims probably aren’t enough to make them buy a new product Sustainably sourced products may catch the attention of other consumers, “ but if shopping

sustainabl y requires trade off s with affordabilit y, product quality or convenience, it ’ s unlikely to be a winner,” the report states

“Rather, companies can target current customers within these profiles with messages that reinforce brand loyalt y while affirming both the brand’s and consumer ’ s commitment to doing right by the environment For example, companies that share statistics on how much waste has been reduced by consumers ’ purchasing patterns can help bolster the brand without depr ior itizing more universal l y appealing br and attributes ”

Though it may sound contradictor y, consumers who adopt environmentally friend ly behaviors may not have the planet ’ s sur vival in mind Sixty six percent of consumers say they buy secondhand products, with a quarter saying it isn’t to be sustainable

“ E ve n p e o p l e w h o s h o p f rom b r a n d s t h a t t o u t t h e i r sustainable manufacturing processes or retailers that prioritize sustainability in their inventor y aren’t necessarily doing so with the environment top of mind,” the report states “ R e t a i l e r s a i m i n g t o m o ve t h e n e e d l e on c on s u m e r par ticipation in these initiatives should expand the value p ro p o s i t i on b e yon d s u s t a i n a b i l i t y t o c a p t u re a b ro ad e r audience If these environmentall y friend l y practices also improve product qualit y, save shoppers money, are more stylish or other wise benefit the consumer, brands should tout those benefits alongside the green oriented c laims to appeal to a much broader audience ”

Raising Awareness

The Morning Consult report states that fewer than half of U.S. consumers are unaware of initiatives taken by the retailers. “Unfortunately, what has resonated the most are the more difficult realities of dealing with unwanted merchandise: High profile artic les in mainstream publications about the challenges of returned merchandise have gotten slightly more attention than the new resale and recyc ling programs that have been launched in recent years, ” the report states “Part of the challenge is that sustainabilit y programs are of ten small, expensive to administer and sometimes vanish without m e n t i on T h e y ’ re a l s o n o t a s e ye c a t c h i n g a s i m a ge s o f unsellable returns piled up in a landfill ” Yo u n ge r ge n e r a t i on s s e e m t o b e m o re a w a re o f t h e i n i t i a t i ve s , re p o r t i n g t h e y s h o p l e s s o ve r a l l f o r a m o re sustainable lifestyle F if ty nine percent of Gen Zers have heard “ a lot ” or “ some ” about brands that sell secondhand versions of products and 56 percent know some br ands repurpose products.

“ The first half of 2022 saw many retailers and brands stand up their own resale operations,” the report states “ These p ro g r a m s c a n b e expensive and complex t o ad m i n i s t e r, b u t i t l e t s t h e m t a k e b ac k ownership of the way t h e i r p ro d u c t s a re p o s i t i on e d i n t h e s e c on d h a n d m a rk e t , e a r n s u s t a i n a b i l i t y points and maybe get a piece of their resale value W ith 20 percent of respondents telling u s t h e y ’ ve m ad e a secondhand purchase online this spring (and 30 percent in stores), these already popular offerings have room to grow ”

Most purchases in the resale economy are done for cost and uniqueness of a product rather than for sustainability, but they contribute well because they keep waste from landfills and offset demand for new products

“Giving a second life to a pair of jeans is a much more sustainable purchase in the long run, even if a brand new pair of jeans is ethicall y sourced and made with organic cotton,” the report states

“As retailers continue to invest in these programs in pursuit of their sustainability goals, the ability to scale and support

them long term depends on continued growth of the resale economy from both individual buyers and sellers The good news is that it ’ s showing no signs of slowing down,” the report states

T heor y of P lanned Behavior

The authors of the Morning Consult report agree it ’ s difficult to predict consumer behavior, especially when it comes to sustainable attitudes

“ That ’ s why we used the Theor y of P lanned Behavior, a psychological theor y that links beliefs to behavior and is c on s i d e re d on e o f t h e m o s t i n f l u e n t i a l t h e o r i e s f o r understanding consumer behavior,” they wrote

“ The theor y explains that the more people intend to engage in a behavior, the more likely it will be that they actually enact the behavior For example, the more one intends to recyc le, the more likely it is that one will recyc le ”

Past behavior was the biggest predictor of a consumer ’ s intention to buy sustainable food and beverage products, according to the report

Those who have shopped secondhand are likely to intend to do so again, which means “retailers investing in resale can build a flywheel of customer loyalty and growth by introducing current customers to secondhand shopping and br inging secondhand shoppers in as new customers

“ Thus, targeting current sustainability focused buyers is a strong strateg y for brands playing in this space, ” the authors wrote

“ To grow beyond current purchasers, brands can focus messages and brand positioning on subjective norms, another significant predictor of intentions The stronger the perception of social pressures to buy sustainable food and be verage p ro d u c t s , t h e s t ron ge r t h e i n t e n t i on s t o p u rc h a s e t h e s e products ”

By bringing more organization and authenticity to the resale market, the repor t states, mainstream retailers will appeal to more consumers

“ Those who are concerned about retail’s role in c limate change and those tr ying to reduce their overall consumption gener al l y have positive attitudes and f eel social pressure toward secondhand shopping; they ’ re prime targets for retailers engaging in resale Millennials and middle income consumers also have positive attitudes toward the practice, while lower income shoppers feel social pressure to shop secondhand, indicating that it may be more of a necessity than an enjoyable experience for this group

“ S e c on d h a n d s h o p p i n g o f t e n b r i n g s t o m i n d d u s t y m e rc h a n d i s e on d i s o r g a n i z e d r ac k s , ” t h e a u t h o r s w ro t e.

“Consumers’ perceived behavioral control for secondhand shopping is a significant predictor of intentions, and retailers a re we l l p o s i t i on e d t o improve organization and ac c e s s t o s e c on d h a n d merchandise ”

B r a n d s s h o u l d n e ve r sacrifice product quality f o r s u s t a i n a b i l i t y, t h e report warns

“ W h e n i t c om e s t o what actions brands need t o t a k e i n o rd e r t o b e s u s t a i n a b l e, t h e m o s t p owe r f u l a t t r i b u t e f o r consumers by a mile i s a p ro d u c t ’ s s t ay i n g p owe r O f c o u r s e, t h e reality of rising material and manufacturing costs means new, high quality products are out of reach for many right now, or at least would require a significant decrease in go o d s c on s u m p t i on a s a t r ad e o f f G e n e r a t i on a l l y, t h e

importance of quality increases with age; baby boomers have seen this dec line firsthand over the course of their lifetimes ”

W hile consumers want products shipped safely, they want securely packaged products that aren’t wasteful either with packaging materials or the need for return or replacement

“Recent criticism of the United S tates Postal S er vice’s reliance on gas over electric vehic les for its new fleet didn’t reflect consumer priorities: Use of electric vehicles for deliveries

was the least important brand sustainability action tested Shoppers don’t usually get to choose their shipping provider or mode of transport for delivered goods, so this is not yet part of their consideration set,” the report states

Sustainability can be the bane for retailers because it goes against consumerism, according to the report.

“ I t ’ s c l e a r t h a t f o r m a ny p e o p l e, t h e m o s t u n i ve r s a l l y appealing sustainability action has an anti consumerism bent to it: buying fewer things that last longer, thereby ratcheting down demand and related strain on resources Only af ter the basics of quality and safe shipping are covered are shoppers interested in environmentall y safe materials and rec yc led products

“But a fascinating conundrum is that when looking at the importance of brand sustainabilit y actions to more niche groups, the most popular action is even more important to people who are not concerned about retail’s impact on climate change For almost ever y other categor y, this cohort finds brand actions less important than other groups do like in the case of low emissions manufacturing and carbon offsets ”

T h e b r i g h t s i d e f o r a n i n d u s t r y t h a t d e p e n d s on consumerism is that those who are buying less to be more sustainable are more interested in what brands are doing to reduce the impact of their consumerism So, the report states, adopting recyc ling and environmentally safe materials will appeal to consumers, who are willing to pay more for that product

Oppor tunity to Lead

Embracing resale is one way to reduce the environmental i m p ac t o f c on s u m e r i s m , t h e re p o r t s ay s , c i t i n g Ta r ge t , Lululemon and Ikea as examples.

“By standing up resale platforms or facilitating peer to peer transactions, brands c an help grow the secondhand m a rk e t by re d u c i n g s h o p p e r s ’ b a r r i e r s t o e n t r y W h i l e inconsistent inventor y, authentication challenges and return l o g i s t i c s c a n m a k e b r a n d ow n e d re s a l e c h a n n e l s c o s t prohibitive to administer, at a minimum, brands shouldn’t stand in the way of the resale market, such as by litigating against resale platforms in the name of protecting brand identity ”

Repurposing products can also work for some brands

“Another approach to giving products a second life is through circularity efforts, where brands tr y to recyc le old products sometimes to be refurbished, or broken down and used again for new products, as in T imber land ’ s T imber loop initiative Here as well, inconsistent inventor y and return logistics can be prohibitive, and ROI is uncertain, so brands should proceed with caution ”

Most brands are able to put their efforts toward green m a n u f ac t u r i n g a n d p rom o t e re c yc l i n g o f a p ro d u c t o r packaging, the report states

“However, the complexity of modern supply chains makes i t t r u l y h a rd t o m a k e ve r i fi a b l e c l a i m s a b o u t p ro d u c t s ’ environmental impact, as there is not a consistent set of standards that shoppers can use to evaluate sustainability One brand may tout low carbon emissions (whatever that means); another may get into the intricacies of the denim dye process Brands can work toward a more consistent rubric, like a ‘nutrition label’ for sustainability, to make it easier for both the industr y and shoppers to make effective evaluations.

“Both businesses and consumers have ill defined concepts of environmental sustainability Brands can lead here, but should learn from others’ failed attempts to define those concepts,” the authors wrote

Get Ready

T h o u g h t o d ay ’ s c on s u m e r s m i g h t n o t u n d e r s t a n d sustainability as much as they are aware of it, that will change over time, according to the report

Consumers “ will expect even more when it comes to the ever yday brands from which they shop,” the authors wrote

“Brands without a public facing sustainability plan aimed at reducing their carbon footprint or energ y consumption or cutting back on excessive waste will likely face increased criticism from their customer base,” the authors wrote

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Naked Kitchen turns

Costa Nova celebrates Supper Club

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foster a ne w generation of culinar y excellence is something t h e b r a n d i s d e e p l y c o m m i t t e d t o a n d p ro u d t o s u p p o r t

The first dinner, helmed by James Beard Award nominee A l e x H o n g, p ro v e d t o h a v e t h e s a m e l e v e l o f i n t r i c a t e d e t a i l s o n t h e p l a t e t h a t h a v e c o m e t o d e fi n e h i s m e n u a t S o r r e l H e s e r v e d 4 0 g u e s t s w i t h a s e a s o n a l m i x o f i n g r e d i e n t s t h e S a n Fr a n c i s c o h o t s p o t i s k n o w n f o r s o u rc i n g l o c a l p ro d u c e f o r p e a k f re s h n e s s i n t h e i r I t a l i a n i n s p i re d d i s h e s

S t a r t e d i n 2 0 1 2 , t h e i d e a o f t h e Na k e d K i t c h e n w a s born out of S on ’ s house on Valencia S treet in S an Francisco a s a s u p p e r c l u b T h e m a i n g o a l s w e re t o p ro v i d e t a l e n t e d

c h e f s c re a t i v e f re e d o m t o e x p l o re s o m e t h i n g n e w i n a c asual and relaxed space, to off er the members an intimate e x p e r i e n c e a n d t o s u p p o r t l o c a l a r t i s t s b y s h o w c a s i n g v i s u a l c o l l e c t i o n s t h a t e n h a n c e t h e e x p e r i e n c e T h e n a m e s i g n i fi e s t r a n s p a re n c y b e t w e e n d i n e r s a n d c h e f s a s t h e y t r y o u t n e w c o n c e p t s t o a d v e n t u ro u s e a t e r s

C o s t a N o v a p r o d u c e s i n n o v a t i v e a n d s u s t a i n a b l e stoneware made from the best natural resources in Portugal C o s t a No v a c o l l e c t i on s a re d e s i g n e d f o r re s t a u r a n t s t h a t a p p re c i a t e i n n o v a t i ve t a b l e t o p s o l u t i on s T h e c om p a ny ’ s products are found across the five continents in prestigious h o t e l s a n d re n ow n e d re s t a u r a n t s KN

THE NAME NAKED KITCHEN SIGNIFIES TRANSPARENCY BETWEEN DINERS AND CHEFS AS THEY TRY OUT NEW CONCEPTS TO ADVENTUROUS EATERS.

Browne USA & Betty Crocker

Bakeware Team for & Accessories Collection

Crocker brand for the launch of a new range of moder n kitc hen items f or today ’ s home cooks and bakers The collection, all licensed under the Bett y Croc ker br and, whic h has been a par t of the Gener al Mil ls por tf olio o f b r a n d s f o r o v e r a c e n t u r y, o f f e r s a n u p d a t e d d e s i g n , q u a l i t y l e v e l a n d l a r g e product selection

In support of its retailers, Browne USA Inc will amplify the launch with concepts for eye catching aisle displays as well as fully br anded endc ap and cross merc handising displays, all designed to further showcase the new collection to consumers In conjunction with the Betty Crocker brand, Browne USA Inc expects to place the products in stores over the next few months

The range, for home cooks and bakers

TruSens Launches

Innovative Humidifier Series

Tr uS ens has added a new range of high p e r f o r m a n c e h u m i d i fi e r s t o i t s a w a rd w i n n i n g l i n e o f a p e r s on a l a n d o f fi c e environmental wellness products The new TruSens Humidifiers encompass two models the N 200 and the N 300 both of which h a ve a n e n h a n c e d , l on g l a s t i n g w a t e r s o f t e n i n g a n d d e m i n e r a l i z i n g fi l t e r t h a t minimiz es mineral build up and irritating white dust to deliver c leaner mist S imple, quic k set up, easy maintenance a n d l on g r u n t i m e s a re k e y f e a t u re s

company ’ s exc lusive SensorPod technolog y T h e S e n s o r Po d ac t s a s b o t h a h u m i d i t y monitor and remote control W hen placed up to 33 feet away from the humidifier, the SenorPod monitors the room continuously, telling the unit how much mist to deliver to maintain the ideal humidity.

The remote feature allows users to control the humidifier’s power (on/off ), misting speed and dimmer (on/off ) The intuitive, touch button interface control panel shows accurate m o i s t u re l e ve l s a n d ad j u s t s a s o p t i m a l humidity is reached

The N 300 model f eatures a U V C l i g h t t h a t h e l p s k i l l bacteria and has cool or warm m i s t o p t i on s T h e 2 1 g a l l on t a n k h a s a c o n t i n u o u s o p e r a t i n g p e r f o r m a n c e t i m e o f u p t o 8 0 h o u r s . T h e N 2 0 0 b o a s t s a 1 3 g a l l on t a n k f o r u p t o 5 0 h o u r s o f c on t i n u o u s u s e

from beginner to expert, features a robust line of performance bakeware that not only looks great but is perfect for preparing both sweet and savor y recipes W ith a focus on innovation, usability and access for all, the collection also inc ludes a full line of silicone t o o l s a s we l l a s b a k i n g a n d c o ok i n g ac c e s s o r i e s A l l o f t h e p i e c e s e n c om p a s s p e r f o r m a n c e, d u r a b i l i t y, a n d u s a b i l i t y, ensuring that home cooks and bakers of all

abilities can enjoy using them and creating tasty results

“ The col lection is centered around the design, quality and usability demanded by today ’ s consumers, ” said Naddia Prandelli, director retail sales for Browne USA Inc “ W ith an updated look and a focus on the key needs of today ’ s home cooks and bakers, t h e n e w p ro d u c t s w i l l o f f e r a v a r i e t y o f opportunities for retailers ” KN

incor porated into the understated design, which blends into any space up to 485 square feet

As with all TruSens products, the N 200 and N 300 models come equipped with the

“S ince launching in 2019, TruSens has rapid ly attracted a loyal following based on our a w a rd w i n n i n g d e s i g n , per formance and simplicit y, ” s a i d Am y D i xon , S e n i o r D i re c t o r, M a rk e t i n g “ T h e n e w l i n e o f TruSens Humidifiers continues our pursuit of better air and is ideal for those seeking an e xc e p t i on a l h u m i d i fi e r w i t h ad v a n c e d f e a t u re s , l on g l a s t i n g p e r f o r m a n c e a n d a

c leaner mist ”

Ad d i t i on a l f e a t u re s o f t h e Tr u S e n s H u m i d i fi e r l i n e i n c l u d e a w h i s p e r q u i e t design that won’t disturb light sleepers, an easy to read display that allows you to set the timer for two to 12 hours, and manually adjust humidity levels, speed and brightness The units also boast soothing benefits of aromatherapy with an easy to use absorbent

a rom a t h e r a py d r a we r f o r c om p l e t e ro om serenity using 100 percent natural essential oil

W ith an accessible top fill and detachable lid, TruSens Humidifiers are easy to fill and c lean They are BPA free, made from long lasting phthalate free PVC, and ever y filter is designed to last up to four months with regular use KN

Conimar Group Acquires Thirstystone Resources

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into the Conimar famil y of br ands, ” said Conimar CEO Terr y Crawford “For more than three decades, Thirstystone has been a premier manufacturer of decorative coasters, a core categor y for Conimar “ The addition of the Thirstystone brand

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Conimar Group is a family owned American company founded in 1976, manufacturing

quality tabletop, housewares, giftware, and home decor products at the headquarters in Ocala, Fla , in Springfield, Tenn , and now Gainesville, Texas Products are marketed worldwide under Highland Home, CounterArt, Cala Home and Chop Chop brands

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I n c h a s p a r t n e re d w i t h t h e i c on i c B e t t y

Tractor Supply Company formed an exclusive partnership with Enerco Group Inc to launch a pellet stove line, Grand Teton Collection by M r H e a t e r T h e w i fi e q u i p p e d a n d programmable heaters use wood pellets to provide customers with an alternative and cost effective heating option ahead of winter weather

“More of our customers are looking for alternative heating options like pellet stoves a s t r ad i t i on a l f u e l c o s t s a re e x p e c t e d t o continue to spike this winter,” said Randall Dodds, vice president, divisional merchandise manager seasonal at Tractor S upply “ The p a r t n e r s h i p b e t we e n Tr ac t o r S u p p l y a n d Enerco Group gives us the opportunity to

Tractor Supply Introduces

Grand Teton Pellet Stove Collection

bring patent pending smart home technolog y to pellet stoves

“ The Grand Teton Collection is easy and convenient to operate, and a great way to s a ve m on e y a n d q u a l i f y f o r a t a x c re d i t savings ”

T h e G r a n d Te t on C o l l e c t i on ’ s w i fi connectivity and hopper sensors are unique features among pellet stoves, and with tax credit eligibility, they are more accessible for c on s u m e r s I n 2 0 2 1 , t h e U S E n e r g y I n f o r m a t i on Ad m i n i s t r a t i on a n t i c i p a t e d households heating with natural gas would spend 30 percent more than the previous winter, while the 5 percent of US households using propane would spend 54 percent more Wood pellet stoves are an energ y efficient and easy to use option that offers additional savings through a 26 percent tax credit based on the full cost (purchase and installation) of the unit All Grand Teton Collection stoves qualify for the credit through the end of the ye a r Q u a l i f y i n g a p p l i a n c e s i n s t a l l e d i n a residence on or after Jan 1, 2023, will generate a tax credit of 30 percent of the cost of the appliance and installation

“D uring this inflationar y period, it is more i m p o r t a n t t h a n e v e r t h a t w e o f f e r o u r customers products that deliver great value at an affordable pr ice, ” Dodds said “ The G r a n d Te t o n C o l l e c t i o n ’ s W i F i

The Grand Teton Collection, which comes in three different sizes for a variety of spaces, features full remote control of the heater through a downloadable app available on iOS and Android platforms Users can power the unit on or off, set a schedule, adjust the pellet feed rate, set room temperature, and check the stove status from anywhere.

E ac h s t o ve i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a d i g i t a l thermostat and new hopper capacity sensor Users can also control the stoves manually through a touchscreen control panel

The Grand Teton Collection features three sizes of stoves suitable for a variety of spaces

The large stove can heat up to 2,500 square feet and holds up to 130 pounds of pellets

The medium sto ve c an heat up to 2,200 square feet and holds up to 60 pounds of pellets, while the mini heats up to 1,500 square feet and holds up to 18 pounds of pellets.

The collection also inc ludes the No 191 Bay Front Pellet Stove that has three large windows for added visibility of the flickering fire The No 191 can also heat up to 2,500 square feet and has a self feeding hopper with a 66 pound pellet capacity KN

Saladmaster Opens Netherlands Based Warehouse

The new European warehouse will provide improved customer

European market, beginning with the grand opening of a Nether lands based warehouse The warehouse, loc ated in De Kwakel, is c lose to Schipol Airport in the Nether lands and will be ser vicing 25 Saladmaster Dealers across the European region.

simplified business processes in Europe, the Midd

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provide a convenient shipping location that delivers outstanding items, value, and excellent customer ser vice, and is just t h e b e g i n n i n g o f t h e g l o b a l S a l ad m a s t e r expansion,” said Ayo O laseinde, president S i n c e i t s c on c e p t i on i n 1 9 4 6 , t h e

Ninja Produces Speedi Rapid Cooker & Air Fryer

American made, groundbreaking cookware collection from Saladmaster is sold through 28,000 Cooking Coaches in over 50 countries wo r l d w i d e a n d k n ow n f o r i t s h e a l t hy cookware sets Saladmaster ’ s state of the art cookware is manufactured by parent company Regal Ware, Inc. KN

r i go l d

Luxur y home products producer Perigold is celebrating its fifth anniversar y Launched in 2017, Perigold has built a first of its kind retail platform that provides insider access to the largest ever collection of extraordinar y home furnishings across ever y style and categor y Perigold carries more than 1,000 premium home brands spanning modern designs from Emeco and Heller, bedding from Coyuchi, fabrics and wallpaper from Scalamandré and more “ We saw an opportunity in 2017 to open up the luxur y home market and provide more convenient access to the wor ld ’ s broadest selection of designer trusted brands, allowing consumers and design professionals to create e x t r ao rd i n a r y s p ac e s f o r t h e h om e, ” s a i d Rebecca Ginns, who heads Perigold “As we look to our next five years, we ’ re focused on d e l i ve r i n g e ve n m o re g a m e c h a n g i n g o f f e r i n g s a n d a m b i t i o u s l y e x p a n d i n g o u r p o r t f o l i o o f b r a n d s t o e n s u

c u s t om e r s fi n d d e s i g n i n s p i r a t i on a n d beautifully craf ted pieces for the home ever y time they return to shop with us ”

O ve r i t s fi r s t fi ve ye a r s , Pe r i go l d h a s connected consumers and designers with top brands in home Perigold continues to expand its selection of premium home products across a l l s t y l e s a n d s p ac e s w h i l e d e l i ve r i n g a n inspired shopping experience with innovative features and offerings

Pe r i go l d ’ s i n t u i t i ve on l i n e a n d m o b i l e browsing experience allows customers to shop an unmatched collection of premium luxur y home brands all in one place, with fast and f re e s h i p p i n g a t t h e i r fi n ge r t i p s

C om p l i m e n t a r y d e s i g n s e r v i c e s a l l ow consumers to work with designers on room designs or pull together custom curations of products to a customer ’ s liking

Perigold ’ s Design Council provides access t o e x p e r t i s e a n d i n s p i r a t i on f rom a

c om mu n i t y o f t o p global interior designers

S p a n n i n g a l l h om e c a t e go r i e s , Pe r i go l d ’ s p re m i u m p ro d u c t a s s o r t m e n t i n c l u d e s f u r n i t u re a n d d e c o r brands such as The Rug Company, K ar tel l and Calligaris, lighting from F l o s , a s we l l a s n e w ad d i t i on s f o r k i t c h e n and bath, including Ann S ac k s , B r i z o, D ac o r, D e von & D e von a n d Porcelanosa

To m a rk t h e fi ve ye a r a n n i ve r s a r y milestone, Perigold has released a campaign h i g h l i g h t i n g i t s v i s i on t o “ u n l o c k extraordinar y ” as the new way to gain access to and shop luxur y home furnishings

Pe r i go l d i s a l s o o f f e r i n g a c h a n c e f o r customers to win $5,000 toward a project working with its Design Ser vices team Headquartered in Boston, Perigold is part of Wayfair Inc KN

c o n n e c t i v i t y a n d h o p p e r s e n s o r s a r e u n c om m on f e a t u re s a m on g p e l l e t s t o ve s , a n d w i t h t a x c r e d i t e l i g i b i l i t y, t h e y a r e accessible ones as well ”

Am e r i c a n d e s i g n h o u s e S c h u m ac h e r o p e n e d i t s fi r s t showroom in Nashville It will inc lude a traditional to the trade showroom experience exc lusively for interior designers as well as a separate luxur y boutique for designers and design aficionados alike to source smaller items

Schumacher chose Nashville for its rapid ly growing art and design community becoming a hub for interior designers and like minded individuals with an interest in entertaining,

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living in beautiful spaces and self expression The freestanding showroom will be the first S chumacher location since it moved from its own standalone building in New York City in May 1998 S c humac her is joining other to the tr ade companies inc luding Holly Hunt, Janus et Cie and Stark, who have moved to street level spaces

“ Na s h v i l l e i s fi l l e d w i t h s u c h i n c re d i b l e d e s i g n t a l e n t We f e e l i t ’ s o u r j o b t o b r i n g t h o s e t a l e n t s c l o s e r t o t h e g r o w i n g a u d i e n c e of design lovers and t o e d u c a t e p e o p l e on j u s t h ow mu c h i n t e r i o r d e s i g n e r s c a n i m p r o v e t h e i r l i v e s , ” s a i d T i m u r Yu m u s a k l a r, C E O o f S c h u m a c h e r ’ s p a re n t c om p a ny, F S c h u m ac h e r & C o “A t S c h u m a c h e r, w e b e l i e v e t h a t g o o d d e s i g n c a n h a ve a n i m m e n s e l y p o s i t i ve i m p ac t on o u r e m o t i o n a l we l l b e i n g a n d t h a t i t c a n a l l o w u s t o b e b e t t e r s e l v e s c a l m e r, m o r e c e n t e r e d , h a p p i e r,

m o re e n e r g i z e d ”

“ T h e b r i g h t a n d e a s y t o s h o p s h ow ro om w i l l f e a t u re Schumacher fabrics, wallpapers and trims Conceptualized with designers in mind, the light filled space inc ludes large work tables for scheming projects and meeting with c lients,” said Dara Caponigro, Schumacher ’ s creative director “ We’re creating a serene but stimulating environment where we hope designers will feel energized and inspired We want designers to be able to use the space as a resource and a meeting place outside their offices whenever they have the need ”

The boutique will sell antiques, home accessor ies and gif ts, inc luding pillows, throws, r ugs, baskets, coffee table b o o k s , p h o t o g r a p hy, a r t , t a b l e t o p i t e m s a n d h a n d m a d e c e r a m i c s m a ny o f w h i c h a re m ad e by l o c a l Na s h v i l l e ar tisans and others that are procured from ar tists around the wor ld Monthl y educ ational and inspirational e vents will be held to br ing together Nashville area design lovers along with fun activities inc luding flower arranging c lasses, tr unk shows, book signings, and workshops f or inter ior designers

Tw o o f S c h u m a c h e r ’ s s i s t e r b r a n d s w i l l a l s o h a v e a p re s e n c e : B a c k d ro p, t h e i n d i e p a i n t a n d w a l l p a p e r b r a n d , w i l l h a v e a n i n d e p e n d e n t s h o p w i t h i n t h e s t o r e C u s t o m e r s w i l l a l s o h a v e a c c e s s t o Fr e d d i e , t h e d e s i g n e r n e t w o r k t h a t s u p p o r t s i n t e r i o r d e s i g n e r s i n g ro w i n g t h e i r b u s i n e s s a n d c o n n e c t s t h e m w i t h p o t e n t i a l n e w c l i e n t s . S h o p p e r s c a n b r o w s e Fr e d d i e ’ s o n l i n e p l a t f o r m t o s e e t h e w o r k o f i t s e x t e n s i v e g r o u p o f d e s i g n e r s w h i l e h a v i n g t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o ac c e s s d e s i g n e r s a n d o t h e r t a s t e m a k e r s t h r o u g h i n s t o r e e v e n t s K N

Marshmello & Crux

Crux, part of the Made By Gather portfolio o f k i t c h e nw a re b r a n d s f o u n d e d by S h ae Hong, announced the launch of its kitchen e l e c t r i c s c o l l e c t i on w i t h Grammy nominated, char t topping artist Marshmello Available exclusively at Best Buy, this design driven range showcases digital air fr yer kits e n g i n e e re d w i t h fi r s t t o m a rk e t Tu r b o C r i s p technolog y that cooks food 5 0 p e rc e n t f a s t e r t h a n a c onve n t i on a l o ve n a n d d e l i ve r s c r u n c h w h i

e maintaining moisture T h e l i n e r a n ge s f rom $19 99 to $129 99

Snack worthy digital presets such as fries, c u p c a k e s , w i n g s , p l u s a p e r s on a l i z e d Marshmello button deliver full crisp with zero effort cooked, puffed, crispy, gooey

perfection all day or late night

Fo u r d i s t i n c t i ve c o l o r s m a k e u p t h e collection: Marshmello, Night and limited

r e l a u n c h e d h i s c o o k i n g s h o w, “ C o o k i n g W i t h M a r s h m e l l o, ” t h i s f a l l T h e f i r s t s e a s on , w h i c h a i re d on Yo u Tu b e, re ac h e d a g l o b a l a u d i e n c e o f 2 5 0 + m i l l i on f a n s a n d f e a t u r e d s p e c i a l g u e s t s a n d f r i e n d s o f M a r s h m e l l o, i n c l u d i n g Z ac E f ron , An n e M a r i e a n d S h ay M i t c h e l l a m on g o t h e r s T h e n e w s e a s o n , w h i c h l a u n c h e d i n S e p t e m b e r, b r i n g s M a r s h m e l l o, s p e c i a l g u e s t s a n d f a n s t o ge t h e r t h ro u g h d e l i c i o u s re c i p e s a n d f o o d

•8 quart Airfr yer Kit: MSRP $129 99 available in Marshmello, Night, L avender and Stuffed O live Inc ludes silicone baking tray

•3 quar t Air fr yer Kit: MSRP $79 99 available in Marshmello, Night, L avender and S tuff ed O live Inc ludes f our silicone baking cups

•S’mores Kit: MSRP $49 99

•Baking Kit: four piece, MSRP $19 99

•Snack Pan Kit: two piece, MSRP $19 99

edition Lavender and Stuffed O live BPA free silicone accessories meant for savor y and sweet recipes are inc luded for both the 8 quart and 3 quart air fr yer kits M a r s h m e l l o, a c u l i n a r y e n t h u s i a s t ,

Wemo Introduces

Smart Video Doorbell

for Connected Homes

Belkan International’s home automation and I o T b r a n d We m o h a s l a u n c h e d a n e w generation of smart home solutions built for the future of the connected home The Wemo Smart V ideo Doorbell and redesigned smart plugs and lighting solutions with support for Matter over Thread create a seamless smart home future with fortified security without third party apps

The Smart V ideo Doorbell features a first of its kind expanded 178 degree field of v i e w, 4 M P h i g h re s o l u t i on c a m e r a w i t h enhanced night vision and optimal z oom c larit y to provide users with more insight into what is happening at home

Working exclusively with HomeKit Secure V ideo, the Wemo Smart V ideo Doorbell is

easy to set up and manage through the Home a p p on i P h on e, i Pad a n d M ac W i t h HomeKit S ecure V ideo, video is privately analyzed by the user ’ s HomePod mini, Apple TV or iPad using on device intelligence to determine if people, pets or cars are present V ideo recordings are end to end encr ypted a n d s e c u re l y s t o re d i n i C l o u d , w i t h a n iCloud+ plan

Face Recognition, built on the privacy and security of HomeKit Secure V ideo, makes it possible for the Wemo Smart Video Doorbell to let users know of visitors based on people tagged in the Photos app or identified in the Home app Activity Zones define the areas where motion is detected in a camera ’ s view The Wemo Smart V ideo Doorbell is the

An ar tist known f or his hit songs and e n i g m a t i c ye t c h a r i s m a t i c p e r s on a , M a r s h m e l l o b e l i e ve s t h a t m e a n i n g f u l connections can be found in the kitchen and fostered through our collective love of food and flavor Marshmello worked with Shae Hong and Crux engineers for 18 months to develop one of the fastest air fr yers on the market

T h e C r u x x M a r s h m e l l o C o l l e c t i on inc ludes:

•Shish Kebab Kit: six piece, MSRP $19.99

“I love connecting with friends and fans through food,” Marshmello said

“Kitchens have always been the center of the home and are increasingly becoming an extension of an individual’s personal style,” said Crux founder and CEO S hae Hong “ We worked c losel y with Marshmel lo to d e ve l o p fi r s t t o m a rk e t Tu r b o C r i s p technolog y that really brings air fr ying to the next level ” KN

t h i rd p ro d u c t i n We m o ’ s accessor ies collection to offer H om e K i t i n t e g r a t i on , e l i m i n a t i n g t h e n e e d f o r t h e Wemo app To decrease reliance on its own c loud and doubling down von one of the wor ld ’ s m o s t s e c u re h om e n e t wo rk s , Apple HomeKit, the doorbell joins the Wemo S t a ge a n d We m o S m a r t P l u g w i t h i n a fortified smart home ecosystem This move also allows for easy setup, automatic updates and seamless control of devices within the home’s HomeKit network

To p ro v i d e a n o p t i on f o r h a s s l e f re e i n s t a l l a t i on , We m o h a s p a r t n e re d w i t h O nTe c h , on e o f t h e l a r ge s t s m a r t h om e

s e r v i c e p ro v i d e r s i n t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s d e d i c a t e d t o t h e i n s t a l l a t i on , s e t u p a n d p e r s on a l i z e d e d u c a t i on o f s m a r t h om e products The Wemo Smart V ideo Doorbell supports existing systems powered by 16 24 V AC transformers with 30 VA or higher power

The Wemo Smart V ideo Doorbell self installation option retails for $249 99 KN

Tervis Releases Tumbler, Water Bottle for Hurricane Relief Efforts in Florida

In partnership with Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis, Ter vis, the drinkware company famous for its tumblers and water bottles, has launched a tumbler created to raise money for F loridians affected by Hurricane Ian

D e S a n t i s v i s i t e d t h e Te r v i s headquar ters in Nor th Venice, F la , today for the launch of the “ Together We Shine” tumbler and water bottle The special edition design highlights the strength of people in the Sunshine S tate f ol lowing the de vastation lef t behind by Hurricane Ian

A l l p ro c e e d s f rom s a l e s o f t h e “ To ge t h e r We S h i n e ” t u m b l e r a n d w a t e r b o t t l e w i l l go t o t h e F l o r i d a

D i s a s t e r Fu n d t o a i d i n re c o ve r y e f f o r t s DeSantis is leading the state’s effort to raise f u n d s f o r h u r r i c a n e re l i e f T h e F l o r i d a

Disaster Fund raised more than $35 million in its first five days

“ W itnessing the af termath of Hurricane Ian has been devastating to the Ter vis family, as it has greatly impacted us all,” said Rogan Donelly, president & CEO “But what has t r u l y b e e n i n s p i r i n g i s s e e i n g h ow t h i s hardship has united an entire region People helping others out in any way they can, even if they themselves have experienced loss, is ad m i r a b l e T h a t i s w h a t m o t i v a t e d u s t o launch an initiative to raise funds for the recover y efforts for all F loridians ”

Ter vis’ “

We Shine” design features

iconic Florida imagery: palm trees, an alligator, manatee, sailboat, golf hole, flamingo and roc ketship The tumbler was created as a reminder that through the devastation, the entire F lorida community has come together to help those in need whether that be family, friends, neighbors or even complete strangers

The “ Together We Shine” tumblers can be purchased at Ter vis stores and on the Ter vis website The 24 ounce tumbler sells for $21 99 and the 24 ounce water bottle sells for $26 99

Ter vis is operating in a limited capacity due to the number of employees who have been affected by the hurricane The company asks that people be patient af ter ordering “ Together We Shine” tumblers, as shipping times may be longer than usual KN

Upgrading home design is an opportunity to tap into new color schemes Knowing what shades are trendy and how different hues can work together for a cohesive design is an important step in creating an attractive design aesthetic

The website Valspar Color verse allows visitors to explore colors in a unique way and offers paint color inspiration and decor trends they can envision within their own homes

The interactive vir tual home showcases t h e l a t e s t p a i n t a n d d e s i g n t re n d s A f t e r experiencing the Valspar 2023 Colors of the Year firsthand by painting walls and art from the collection to see the 3D virtual house come to life, decorators can find the perfect paint shade for a space “ Through the Color verse, visitors c an experience the 12 Colors of the Year in a realistic vir tual home,” said G us Morales,

vice president of brand marketing for CBG S her win W illiams “Aside from explor ing t h e C o l o r s o f t h e Ye a r, t h e h om e i s a n engaging space for visitors to create art, play games and order paint chips to see how their top color picks look and feel in their homes ”

Many of this year ’ s popular nature inspired d e s i g n s a re a l l a b o u t fi n d i n g c om f o r t , embracing a flexible lifestyle, rediscovering j oy a n d l e a n i n g i n t o t h e g row i n g D I Y movement The most trend worthy, for ward thinking and livable colors reflect specific facets or emotions of life to update well used s p ac e s w i t h t h o u g h t f u l c o l o r s t h a t e vok e positive energ y and lasting change

If the goal is to create a space that envelopes someone in a sense of comfort, consider a white with a yellow undertone that makes a space coz y like a sof t blanket, such as Coz y W h i t e f rom Va l s p a r C om p l e m e n t t h e

sof tness with a muted c lay that brings in b row n u n d e r t on e s t h a t s u g ge s t ge n t l e contentment.

living color

Tap into the calming tones of nature with a haz y green that has duality, which brings in both the calm and liveliness of the great outdoors Another option is a deep midnight blue used as an elegant c alming shade to restore mind, body and home

Create an uplif ting space where wellness is a priority Evoke a greater sense of health consciousness with a light blue that has a dose of sof tness used as a fresh neutral with uplif ting qualities of a modern pastel, such a s Va l s p a r ’ s R i s i n g T i d e R e i n f o rc e t h e benefits of mindful living with a cool gray that is balanced by the warmth of the yellow undertone, a natural hue like a cotton muslin c loth

Establish spaces to celebrate relationships

w i t h o t h e r s , t h e wo r l d a ro u n d u s a n d happiness in being Consider hues such as a w h i t e s o f t e n e d by a v i o l e t u n d e r t on e, a h a r m on i o u s s h ad e p rom o t e d by d i g i t a l connectivity Evoke joy with a dependable c lassic tan that features a yellow undertone suggesting new life with uplif ting qualities

Bringing hints of the outdoors into a well l o ve d l i v i n g s p ac e c re a t e s a s o o t h i n g ambiance Consider a warm neutral brown tone inspired by the shades found in nature or a cooled down blue that strikes a beautiful balance between cool and warm shades in your design

A work from home or crafting space needs color to inspire great thinking. Tr y a faded natural terracotta that sparks individualit y and warmth or a deep blackened olive, an on trend neutral that embodies charm and sophistication KN

i n s o u t h e a s t e r n Pe n n s y l v a n i a M c P h i l l i p s , w h o b e g a n c re a t i n g b a c k d ro p s f o r t h e a t e r a n d T V i n L o n d o n , h a d m a d e a n a m e f o r h i m s e l f d e s i g n i n g l i v e s h o w s a n d mu s i c v i d e o s b y r o c k s t a r s i n c l u d i n g Pa u l McCar tne y, Culture Club, O zz y Osbour ne a n d J u d a s Pr i e s t I n t h e 1 9 9 0 s , M c P h i l l i p s b u i l t a re p u t a t i o n f o r d e s i g n i n g t o u r s e t s

i d e a t o u s e m o d u l a r d e s i g n t e c h n i q u e s t o c re a t e d i re c t t o c u s t o m e r k i t s t o d e c o r a t e h o m e s a n d o f fi c e s d i d n’t c o m e a s e a s i l y a s yo u m i g h t t h i n k

‘ No t Fr o m T h i s P l a n e t ’ “ We ’ re not from the industr y, ” Bar ber say s, c huc kling “ We ’ re not from this planet We c u t o u r t e e t h o n ro c k a n d ro l l l i v e e v e n t s “ B u t , a s t h e y s a y, i g n o r a n c e i s b l i s s , ” B a r b e r s a i d “ We a s k e d s t u p i d q u e s t i o n s We d i d n’t l e t o t h e r s s a y y o u c a n’t d o t h a t , y o u s h o u l d d o t h a t We l e a r n e d a l o t a l o n g t h e w a y ”

p a n d e m i c “ L o ok i n g b ac k , i f i t we re n’t f o r COV I D, we ne ver would have star ted the company, ” h e s a i d “ We w o u l d n o t h a v e f o u n d t i m e d o i n g l i v e e v e n t s a ro u n d t h e w o r l d ”

J u s t W h a t I s S p a c e k i t ? S p a c e k i t h a s m o d u l a r f r a m e s , m a d e f ro m p u r e l y r e c y c l e d p l a s t i c t h e s a m e k i n d u s e d t o m a k e s t u rd y o u t d o o r b e n c h e s w i t h e a c h s q u a re c o n t a i n i n g a l e v e l T h e f r a m e s c a n b e a r r a n ge d i n a ny p a t t e r n , a n d b e c a u s e t h e y a t t a c h t o t h e w a l l w i t h d e t a c h a b l e t a p e, c a n b e re a r r a n g e d

u s e a l o t o f c o l o r, ” B a r b e r s a i d , l a u g h i n g “ Yo u w o n’t f i n d t o n e o n t o n e i n o u r d e s i g n s W h e n w e ’ re a s k e d w hy w e d o n’t d o s e a s h e l l s o r p u p py d o g s , w e s a y o n e o f t h e t h i n g s t h a t i s h a rd e s t t o d o i s t o h a v e a r t w o r k t h a t ’ s v e r y re p re s e n t a t i v e o f w h o w e a re a s a c o m p a n y We ’ re n o t g o i n g t o b e p a r t o f w h a t ’ s o n t re n d o r p u t f o o t b a l l t e a m s o n p a n e l s t h a t ’ s n o t u s We l e a n o n t h e a r t s i d e o f i n s p i r a t i o n a n d t h e e n e r g y a r t c a n b r i n g ”

t h a t w e r e e a s i l y s e t u p a n d d i s m a n t l e d , u s i n g i n n o v a t i v e c o n s t r u c t i o n t e c h n i q u e s and mater ials, in staging tours f or the likes o f M i c h a e l J a c k s o n a n d T h e W h o I n 1 9 9 4 , M c P h i l l i p s f o u n d e d At om i c t o b r i n g t o g e t h e r s o m e o f t h e m o s t t a l e n t e d d e s i g n e r s a s t h e c o m p a n y t h r i v e d i n t h e mu s i c v i d e o e r a , d e s i g n i n g f o r e p i s o d e s o f M T V U n p l u g g e d a n d A & E L i v e b y R e q u e s t A s t h e 2 0 0 0 s a r r i v e d , A t o m i c w e l c o m e d c o r p o r a t e m a r k e t e r s t o c re a t e p o p u p s t o re s , w i t h c l i e n t e l e t h a t i n c l u d e d Ni k e, Ta r g e t a n d V i c t o r i a ’ s s e c re t , a s w e l l a s Tu r n e r Te l e v i s i o n a n d C B S Ne t w o r k s A t t h e s a m e t i m e , A t o m i c c r e a t e d a r e n t a l d i v i s i o n t o s h i p m o d u l a r s c e n e r y a n d o t h e r p ro d u c t s g l o b a l l y A n d t h e n , t h e C OV I D 1 9 p a n d e m i c h i t “ We w e re d o i n g 4 , 0 0 0 s h o w s a ye a r, ” said Rob Bar ber, vice president of Modular S y s t e m s a n d R & D d i v i s i o n s , “ a l l o v e r t h e w o r l d , l a r g e c o n c e r t t o u r s , M T V, t h e O s c a r s , t h e G r a m m y s e v e r y t h i n g c a m e t o a s c re e c h i n g h a l t T h e re w a s n o t h i n g t o d o, t o b e h o n e s t ”

The company that employed 120 people w e n t d o w n t o f e w e r t h a n 2 0 a s w o r k e r s w e re f u r l o u g h e d w i t h t h e h o p e s t h a t t h e p a n d e m i c w o u l d n’t l a s t l o n g “ P r a c t i c a l l y e v e r y o n e w a s s c r a t c h i n g t h e i r h e a d s , w o n d e r i n g w h a t t o d o f o r t h e n e x t o n e , t w o o r m o r e y e a r s , ”

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At om i c q u a l i fi e d f o r t h e g o v e r n m e n t ’ s Pa y c h e c k Protection Program, which al lowed the company eight w e e k s t o p a y i t s s t a f f t o d o s o m e t h i n g “ O n e o f t h e t h i n g s t h a t c a m e u p e a r l y o n w i t h t h e c o m p a n y i s t h a t c re a t i v e s c o n t i n u e t o f i n d w a y s t o c re a t e, ” B a r b e r s a i d “A n d c re a t e, w e d i d ” C o m i n g u p w i t h t h e

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TEFLON PLATINUM PLUS NONSTICK

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FRANMARA’S OVAL WINE COOLERS

Franmara s Oval Wine Coolers are great for wine, Champagne or other beverages They ’ re made of durable acrylic, 100 percent BPA free, with easy to carry handles in two sizes and colors

These two contemporary buckets are created with a m o d e r n p r o f i l e a n d i n t r i g u i n g c u r v e s , m a k i n g f o r a m e m o r a b l e p r e s e n t a t i o n Ke e p u p t o t w o b o t t l e s o f your finest wines chilled and ready for service with the 9 0 7 7 Ke e p u p t o f o u r b o t t l e s r e a d y w i t h t h e 9 0 7 9 Both are available in black or white Perfect for winer ies restaurants and catered events

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EXCELSTEEL’S 4 CUP

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PAESANA PLANT-BASED BOLOGNESE SAUCES

With a storied commitment to fresh gourmet ingredients Pa e s a n a s i m m e r s w i t h g e n e r a t i o n s o f I t a l i a n c o o k i n g Now it is bringing that kitchen tradition into the future with an all new product for retailers

THE RESERVOIR BY PENTAIR ROCEAN

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DRINKMATE OMNIFIZZ

Drinkmate s OmniFizz home carbonation machine is a game changer Its patented technology allows the user to sparkle any cold drink, quickly, safely and without dilu tion While other brands only carbonate water, the OmniFizz can also directly sparkle iced tea or coffee wine pre mixed cock tails, mocktails and even flat soda or beer

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ANOVA PRECISION CHAMBER VACUUM SEALER

The Anova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer which is smaller and more user friendly than those typically found in professional and commercial kitchens, quickly and effec tively seals foods to achieve an airtight seal

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SKURA STYLE KITCHEN CLEANING TOOLS

Skura Style an award winning lifestyle brand of innovative kitchen cleaning tools, has partnered with actress, model and business woman Eva Mendes who has acquired an equity stake in its parent company, Skrubby Hub LLC Mendes will serve as co owner and brand ambassador for the Skura Style brand

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NINJA TWISTI

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STASHER BOWLS

Stasher a leading brand of reusable sil icone bags, is expanding its lineup by adding Stasher Bowls to its portfolio of premium products This launch cele brates the company s biggest innova tion since it created the best selling bags that reinvented the food storage category

Stasher Bowls are the ultimate to go container, with the leak free patented Pinch Loc seal that stays open when you want it to and stays shut when you need it to The new bowls are made from the same food grade platinum sili cone that the best selling Stasher bags are made from and come in several just right sizes designed for everything from sauces to salads They are sturdy enough for storing and packing while the wide open ing means you can eat right from the bowl whether in the office at the park or on the road

Every bowl allows you to store, safely reheat and eat from the same bowl The entire set easily nests without having to worry about finding the matching lid

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INNOVA BY EUREKA

Innova the new premier product line by Eureka has in troduced its first flagship product created exclusively for Walmart the Innova Upright NEU700 Innova s NEU700 is a state of the art, ultra powerful upright vac uum cleaner with WhirlWind Anti Tangle Brushroll It is engineered for whole house deep cleaning and maxi mum pick up of embedded dirt, fine dust and hair on even the toughest home surfaces

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CLOROX BRAND AIR PURIFIERS

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc , a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co has introduced the first products in a new line of premium air purifiers under the Clorox brand name as part of an exclusive multiyear trademark licensing agreement with The Clorox Company This product launch is one of many steps Hamil ton Beach Brands is taking in 2022 to ex pand its presence in the fast growing, multi billion dollar home health and well ness market

The new air purifier models that are avail able include a Clorox Large Room True HEPA Air Purifier and a Clorox Tabletop True HEPA Air Purifier, as well as replacement fil ters

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STAR DOUBLE - STUFFED JALAPEÑO AND GARLIC OLIVES

Both garlic stuffed and jalapeño stuffed varieties are growing faster than the category and STAR has combined the two popular flavors into its new, colossal sized, flavor packed olives

Introducing STAR Double Stuffed Jala peño and Garlic Olives Har vested while still young, these large sized olives pack a whole lot of flavor

Featuring artisanal quality, these are the perfect balance of flavors, not too spicy and not too salty Enjoy straight out of the jar, in charcuterie platters or use as a spicy garnish to your favorite drinks

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BROOKLYN DELHI SPICY MANGO CHUTNEY

Brooklyn Delhi, an Indian American food brand founded by cookbook author Chitra Agra wal and Burla p & Barrel, a single origin spice compan y, ha ve teamed up to create a one of a kind condiment Spicy Mango Chutney fea turing heirloom Kashmiri chili peppers grown on a family farm in Pampore, Kashmir

Agrawal’s better for you recipe (6 grams of sugar, which they say is 60 percent less than other brands) inspired by her grandmother’s Mango Chutney features juicy ripe mangoes, golden raisins, fresh ginger, lemon juice, warming spices and the sweet heat of the Kashmiri chili

The well rounded chutney starts off sweet then brings on the heat I could just eat it out of the jar, although it’s more fun to tr y it on food I’ve even put them on my eggs and salmon

Agrawal’s recipe is inspired by her time in North India at the foothills of the Himalayas, where her grandmother made a phenomenal mango chutney using grated green mangoes, ginger, vinegar, black pepper Agrawal’s version uses ripe mangoes, golden raisins and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness, while the addition of the single origin Kashmiri Chili from Burlap & Barrel’s partner farmer in Pampore, Kashmir, adds a bright, balanced heat

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GINGER’S BREADBOYS

GINGERBREAD HOUSE KIT

Gingerbread It can be made any day of the year, but it does evoke thoughts of the winter holidays

Ginger’s Breadbo ys alread y had a hot product on its hands with gingerbread cookie kits that contain ever ything from the mix to the cookie cutter Now, there’s a comprehensive Gingerbread House Kit debuting in time for this year’s holiday season

The kit will make two large (5x7 inch) gingerbread houses The kit comes with enough candies and decorating tools for numerous cre ative options

The Gingerbread House Kit is sustainably packaged in a large,rec tangular tin that has become a signature brand element for Ginger’s Breadboys

In addition to the gingerbread mix, other kit crossovers include the decorating tools bag pastr y bags, green gel food coloring, couplers, and tube tips pre cut parchment paper and cinnamon candies, plus dough em bossers to add additional design elements

New to the Gingerbread House Kit will be a packet of meringue powder to make icing that dries hard and fast for ease in assembling the houses

Ginger ’s Breadboys www gingersbreadboys com

HALLADAY’S HARVEST BARN THE DUDE BOX

Halladay’s Harvest Barn would like to introduce you to its wildly popular gift boxes With catchy names and fun graphics, these boxes are the perfect grab and go gift for the holiday season Food is such a fun practical indulgence for holiday gifting Gift boxes such as The Happy Camper, Winner Winner Chicken Dinner and You had me at Bacon, are a few of the company’s fourth quarter favorites

The Dude Box has been the best selling holiday gift for the guy in ever yone’s life because no one knows what to get for their dude A man party in a box, this gift is perfect for game night or any event In cluded are five mixes guys will dig: Garlic Chipotle Dip Mix, Cheddar Ale Dip Mix, BBQ Rub for Chicken and Ribs, Classic Vermont Beer Bread Mix and Steakhouse Burger Seasoning

Halladay ’s Harvest Barn

JAKE’S NUT ROASTERS NEW BRINE & DILL ALMONDS

Jake, a fourth generation member of the Jasper family, is proud to con tinue the farming traditions of his grea t grandfa ther tha t ha ve been passed down for over 70 years Jake’s Nut Roasters is pleased to an nounce his newest flavor to the Jake’s can lineup: Brine & Dill Almonds

Jake’s Brine & Dill Almonds are bursting with the bold flavors of vine gar and dill They provide a little tanginess with just the right amount of dill pickle flavor, the perfect addition to your snacking routine

These almonds are “Straight from Jake’s Orchard,” showcasing the company’s vertical integration and commitment to sustainable growing practices Jake’s almonds provide the quintessential plant based protein and make eating this healthy snack both fun and satisfying!

Produced in a dedicated peanut free facility, these premium California almonds are dr y roasted and seasoned in small batches to deliver exceptional quality Jake’s Nut Roasters 7 ounce cans have a cool, classic appearance that look great on store shelves, kitchen counters and table centerpieces They also make the perfect gift!

Jasper Specialty Food 800 255 1641

www jasperspecialtyfoods com www jakesnutroasters com

STONEWALL KITCHEN HICKORY BROWN SUGAR GRILLE SAUCE AND URBAN ACCENTS VEGGIE ROASTER SEASONING BLEND

Stonewall Kitchen has the spices ever y cook needs for fall and winter cooking

The deeply complex flavor of smoked hickory wood combines with brown sugar, Dijon mus tard, cider vinegar and spices to create Hickor y Brown Sugar Grille Sauce Tr y it brushed over barbecued chicken, slow cooked with pork or used as a glaze for ribs

Smoky Brown Sugar Veggie Roaster Seasoning Blend is a mixture of brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and thyme, which create a caramelized glaze when tossed and roasted with root veggies such as carrots, sweet potatoes and turnips

Stonewall Kitchen www stonewallkitchen com

GROIX & NATURE LOBSTER OIL

Groix & Nature, an emblematic French canner y located in the Brittany region on the island of Groix, was rewarded this summer for its now famous lobster oil during the Gourmet Discover y tradeshow happen ing in Germany back in June of this year

A family business ever since its creation, Groix & Nature’s priority is the quality and freshness of the ingredients it uses Tradition is the common thread between each recipe and makes Groix & Nature a one of a kind canner y

Groix & Na ture’s unique lobster oil will refine and eleva te your dishes Made of blue lobster, grapeseed oil and herbs, it can be added to any seafood dish, but will particularly be elevated in a plate of tagliatelle with seafood, a carpaccio of scallops or any raw fish dishes such as sushi, for example

Groix & Nature’s Lobster oil is imported directly from France and is available at The French Farm

The French Farm 713 660 0577

www thefrenchfarm com/brands/groix et nature/

TORANI VANILLA SALT SYRUP

A more savor y twist on a time honored classic, Vanilla Salt Syrup strikes the perfect balance of creamy vanilla and salty notes and can be used for a variety of applications, such as lattes, hot cocoas, mochas, milkshakes, cold brews and cold brew toppers

As with all syrups in the Puremade collection, Torani Puremade Vanilla Salt Syrup is made with no artificial flavors, colors, preser vatives or GMOs

Torani has a variety of vanilla flavors that account for about a third of its total sales: Vanilla, French Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Puremade Vanilla, Puremade Signature Vanilla (and sugar free coun terparts) and Sugar free Cinnamon Vanilla Torani also has several other vanilla formulations in its pantr y (formulas no longer in production but are at the ready if ever needed again), including Honey Vanilla

Torani www.torani.com

Messe Frankfurt Merges Consumer Goods Shows

Messe Frankfurt is taking an offensive into t h e f u t u re w i t h n e w w ay s a n d c re a t i ve a p p ro ac h e s . Ne t wo rk i n g, i n s p i r a t i on a n d ordering will become even more efficient, intensive and smarter at the three leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmaswor ld and Creativewor ld in 2023 So far, 4,700 exhibitors have announced their participation

Because the consumer goods industr y is looking f or promising solutions and ne w forms of cooperation, Messe Frankfur t is bringing together the key players of the entire sector in Frankfurt

“ O p e n i n g u p n e w p e r s p e c t i v e s a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s i s o u r g r e a t e s t c o n c e r n i n o u r r o l e a s a n a c t i v e b u s i n e s s p r o m o t e r and reliable par tner of the global consumer g o o d s i n d u s t r y, ” s a i d J u l i a U h e r e k , v i c e p r e s i d e n t o f c o n s u m e r g o o d s f a i r s “ We h a v e u n d e r s t o o d t h a t w e n e e d t o r a d i c a l l y re t h i n k a n d c h a n g e o u r t r a d e f a i r f o r m a t s T h a t ’ s w hy we a re c re a t i n g a n e w, p hy s i c a l t r a d e f a i r e x p e r i e n c e , w i t h t h r e e l e a d i n g t r a d e f a i r s a t o n e t i m e , c o v e r i n g a l l t h e k e y m e t a t o p i c s a n d t r e n d s t h a t

s p e c i f i c a l l y m o v e m a n u f a c t u r e r s a n d r e t a i l e r s f o r w a r d ”

“ This means we are increasingly becoming a year round business enabler, with a wide range of digital ser vices that we offer 24/7,” s a i d P h i l i p p Fe r ge r, v i c e p re s i d e n t o f consumer goods fairs

Ambiente presents a mix of new ideas and products In the Dining segment, it is the big stage for ever ything that makes cooking and the household easier and eating more beautiful Exhibitors such as Cristel, Dibbern, Robbe & Berking, Rosenthal, Sodastream, Tramontina and Westmark bring glamor and variety to the table

A new feature is the focus on the trend theme of baking, which will find its own place at Kitchen, Accessories & Baking The new Clean Home product group is also busy T h e H o R e C a / H o s p i t a l i t y s e g m e n t w i t h e x h i b i t o r s s u c h a s B H S t a b l e t o p, RA K , S t e e l i t e a n d V i l l e roy & B o c h H o t e l e r i e continues to be one of the growing segments and makes Ambiente even more attractive for new visitor target groups from the hotel, restaurant and catering sectors and a must

see event for the industr y Ambiente Living will once again be the international meeting place for interior design and will reflect the hottest furnishing trends w i t h t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t e x h i b i t o r s a n d products

Ambiente Giving is also launching with synerg y rich innovations: in the new Urban Gif ts & Stationer y section, visitors will find trend and design oriented gif ts, fast moving p ro d u c t s , d e c o r a t i ve ac c e s s o r i e s , w r i t i n g utensils, greeting cards, bags and personal accessories

The product group Gif t Ideas & School presents decorative and c lassic gif t artic les, souvenirs, traditional craf ts, and accessories.

T h e c om b i n a t i on o f Am b i e n t e, Christmaswor ld and Creativewor ld creates further exceptional potential for the trade, as it can additionally stock up on eye catchers for the strongest selling time of the year and pick up the latest DIY trends Assortments that are increasingly growing together across all forms of trade

Gnosjö Konstsmide, Goodwil l, G Wur m, H o f f I n t e r i e u r, I n g e ’ s C h r i s t m a s D e c o r, K aemingk, and Koopman have registered f o r C h r i s t m a s w o r l d N e w a d d i t i o n s a r e stationer y manufacturers f or r ibbons and p a c k a g i n g s u c h a s Fr a n c e s c o B r i z z o l a r i , S a u l S a d o c h a n d Z ö l l n e r W i e t h o f f Christmaswor ld will thus be complemented by the highl y attr active product r ange of gif t pac kaging from 2023

T h e l e ad i n g i n t e r n a t i on a l t r ad e f a i r f o r seasonal decorations and festive decorations i m p re s s e s w i t h a n a t t r ac t i ve i n t e r n a t i on a l p ro d u c t m i x a n d s h o r t d i s t a n c e s C l a s s i c C h r i s t m a s w o r l d v i s i t o r s b e n e f i t i n p a r t i c u l a r f r o m t h e p r o x i m i t y t o U r b a n G i f t s & S t a t i o n e r y a n d G i f t I d e a s & S chool Chr istmaswor ld continues to focus on the strongest selling and most emotional t i m e o f t h e ye a r a n d u s e s t h e e x p e r i e n c e a s a s u c c e s s f ac t o r l i k e n o o t h e r c on s u m e r go o d s f a i r

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Total Home & Gift Market Dallas, Texas www dallasmarketcenter com

10 12 Halloween & Party Expo Las Vega, Nevada www halloweenpartyexpo com

10 16 Atlanta Market Atlanta, Georgia www americasmart com

Jan 26 Feb 2 SHOW

T O Permanent Showrooms Mississauga, Ont canada, torontomarketweek ca

Jan 28 31 The Gift & Design Wholesale Market, Mississauga, Ont , Canada, www torontomarketweek ca

Jan 29 Feb 2 Las Vegas Market Las Vega, Nevada www lasvegasmarket com

Jan 31 Feb 2 KBIS Las Vega, Nevada www kbis com

FEBRUARY

3 7 Ambiente/Christmasworld Frankfurt, Germany ambiente messefrankfurt com

4 7 Creativeworld Frankfurt, Germany ambiente messefrankfurt com

5 7 Philadelphia Gift Show Oaks, Pennsylvania www philadelphiagiftshow com

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5 8 NY Now New York City, New York www nynow com

7 9 The Gathering West San Diego, California www thegatheringwest com/west

MARCH 1 3 Spring Market Atlanta, Georgia www americasmart com

4 7 The Inspired Home Show Chicago, Illinois www housewares org

23 25 PLMA’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference Orlando, Florida www plma com

MAY 8 10 Spring Cash & Carry Atlanta, Georgia www americasmart com

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23 24 PLMA’s World of Private Label Trade Show Amsterdam, Netherlands www plma com

JUNE 22 24 h+ h americas Chicago, Illinois www hh americas com

JULY 11 17 Atlanta Market Atlanta, Georgia www americasmart com

July 30 Aug 3 Las Vegas Market Las Vega, Nevada www lasvegasmarket com

SEPTEMBER 18 20 Fall Market Atlanta, Georgia www americasmart com

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