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Coffee has been one of the most popular drinks in the world for over a thousand years. It is considered the elixir of life and is in hot demand all over the globe thanks to its wide range of aromas and stimulating effect.

GEFU’s attractive, practical coffee range and aromatic coffees make it child’s play to prepare and enjoy this cult drink in your own home, in genuine barista quality.

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Coffee capsule set CONSCIO, 8 pcs.

Sustainable and money-saving – how it works: place the funnel on an empty capsule, fill with espresso powder using the measuring spoon and press down with tamper, seal capsule with self-adhesive aroma seal – and you’re done. After use, simply remove the cover, clean the capsule and it can be used again immediately.

• suitable for standard, original NESPRESSO® capsule machines • individually fillable • high-grade stainless steel / plastic / aluminium • dishwasher-safe (except for stick-on aroma seals)

eco-friendly

Kind on the environment and on your pocket

Coffee capsules CONSCIO, 2 pcs.

GEFU – Discover Culinary Artistry.

Replacement stick-on aroma seals CONSCIO, 80 pcs.

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BIOME conserves until 100% of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxydants.

Our BIOME concept fully embodies our healthy cooking know-how. By respecting the quality of the food you are cooking, you can gain health and energy benefits while also preserving the environment thanks to our choice of responsible manufacturers.

With BIOME, you can preserve the most vital part of food–the vitamins, nutrients and mineral salts you need on a daily basis.

Nutrients are what our body needs: ■ Vitamins are vital and help combat some diseases. Each vitamin plays a very specific role.

For instance, Vitamin C helps the body defend itself against viruses and helps with wound healing.

■ Polyphenols are antioxidants; they help limit cell ageing. They play an essential role in preventing cancer and some cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases.

■ ost nutrients cannot be produced by our bodies. This means that they must come from our diet. Cooking food in a way that preserves nutrients is essential to our health.

CRISTEL created BIOME so you can cook in a way that respects all of these nutrients, for dishes that are both good for you and delicious, by controlling your cooking temperature for your well-being.

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he kitchen is the heart of the home and even if you aren’t a brilliant chef, it is amazing just how much time we spend in the room. With working from home becoming the new normal for many people, kitchens are a hive of activity at all times of the day and night – kitchens are now the domain of coffee breaks, meetings, classrooms, endless amounts of snacks as well as preparing the allimportant family meals among many other things.

Like all rooms in the house, the kitchen is often a place to stamp your personality, whether that’s with the paint colour, cabinets and tiles, or with brightly coloured appliances, funky décor or a gadgets and gizmos galore.

And it is amazing how good it feels to get some shiny new kitchenware.

I distinctly recall how grown up I felt when I purchased my first cutlery set and a collection of saucepans, moving out had been a long time coming if you had asked my parents, but knowing all the bits and pieces were mine was definitely part of the adventure. If only I knew back then what I do now about kitchenware, I might have made some wiser purchases.

Kitchenware trends come and go, like most things within the home, but quality products are usually built to last. What constitutes quality goes beyond the price tag, it can be the raw materials, the craftsmanship, innovation, design, technology or a combination of any or all of the above. With sustainability and the environment common concerns among consumers these days, there is a definite trend for reusable items rather than disposable pieces that may have been used in the past, and quality is key for this category as well as the environmental credentials.

We look at the reusable items hitting shelves as part of this To-Go trend on page 20, as well as a range of multipurpose pieces on page 26 that are

aimed to make life easier in the kitchen.

Baking has been very popular in these pandemic times and we look at what’s new in Bakeware on page 18. Knives are another necessity in the kitchen, both domestically and professionally, see some of the big brands releasing new products in this category on page 32.

BEKA have some big news to share in our cover story on page 14. Plus, there is a collection dissection on what’s new from GEFU on page 22. We’ve got new products from brands such as WMF, Scanpan, Stelton, Morphy Richards, Cristel, Lenox, Samuel Groves and many more.

With the autumn/winter trade shows just around the corner, we have a sneak peek at what is in store in a previews for Exclusively on page 30 and Zuchex on page 33, plus we reveal some of the plans for the upcoming Las Vegas Market on page 34.

There is a lot more to entice and inspire, we hope you enjoy.

What constitutes quality goes beyond the price tag

MANAGING DIRECTOR MALCOLM NAISH malcolm@lemapublishing.co.uk

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Chefs on Stage

British cooking brand Stoves has renewed its partnership with cookery theatre provider Chefs on Stage, which will see its appliances used at food and drink festivals across the UK throughout 2021.

Stoves will provide built-in cookery appliances for the live cookery theatres at more than 40 of the biggest food and drink festivals in the country.

The Stoves branded stages will feature live cook demonstrations from some of the UK’s best known celebrity chefs and bakers. Stoves will also be promoting the events throughout the year and supporting them with competitions to win tickets, pop-up activity at some shows and via social media. The chefs featuring at the events will also be providing recipes and content for the Stoves website.

Nina Harrison, Kitchen Campaign Marketing Manager for Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, the parent company of Stoves, said: “As a nation, food and drink plays a huge role in how we spend our leisure time and these shows are phenomenally popular. Obviously none of the events took place in 2020 so there is likely to be even more demand for tickets this year, giving us a great platform to show off our Stoves products. And, as ever, we are excited to be working so closely with some of the nation’s best loved chefs.”

We love…Bespoke recycling EKO Home have launched the new Morandi recycling solution.

Available in three sizes and a choice of colours to suit your home and your style. With 20, 30 and 40L bins, any bins of the same size will interlock securely together. All the bins have a slip resistant base and cleanliness can be maintained with a soft damp cloth. Morandi enables you to mix and match colours to create the ideal solution for your household waste and recycling.

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New business development manager at Horwood Farook Mota has joined Horwood as their new Business Development Manager, covering their South West territory and Key Retail accounts. Farook will re-join the housewares industry in August from the Welspun group and is an experienced addition to the Horwood independent sales team. This further demonstrates the ongoing commitment and support as Horwood continue to focus on their traditional and emerging customers within the channel.

Farook said, “I am really looking forward to returning to the homewares industry and reengaging from my time at Le Creuset with former customers and building new relationships.”

Pure Table Top partners with Kew Gardens A new homewares collection featuring illustrations from the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is about to hit retail. Pure Table Top has partnered with the iconic British institute to create an inspirational new series called Bloom.

The collection – which launches in October – features eight mug designs along with placemats, coasters, tea towels and oven gloves. Proceeds from the collection directly support the vital plant science and conservation work of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The collection’s illustrations have been selected from the botanical art library and archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew with Bloom showcasing the stunning beauty of botanist drawings with some dating back over 300 years. They have been reimagined and reproduced to create this distinctive collection.

There are four designs in the collection: Midnight Floral, Floral Butterfly, Fruit & Floral and Bee Floral offering a range of colours to complement kitchen décor – dark navy, pale pink, duck egg blue, and sage green.

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Samuel Groves launch Britannia Samuel Groves have launched Britannia, an all-new handcast, Cast Iron Cookware range designed and manufactured in the heart of the Midlands. The essence of any Samuel Groves product is its environmental impact, and this range is no different, Britannia utilises Samuel Groves waste material from their Carbon Steel Bake and Cookware production lines, to produce Cast-Iron

pans with a conscience. The range is pre-seasoned, free of cadmium and lead, PFOA and PTFE free. Each pan is made from 70 per cent recycled material and is essentially 100 per cent recyclable at end of life.

Britannia has an artisan feel with desirable elements of skilled hand-casting and handfinishing to create the perfect item of cookware that will be a joy to use for a lifetime.

Albero Forte joins BHETA The PlasticForte brand from manufacturing company Albero Forte is the latest housewares name to join the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA).

PlasticForte is known for multiple use home organisation products and the range includes garden pots, storage, laundry products, waste disposal, cooking and kitchen goods and petrelated items. Albero Forte is a family business founded in 2012 and based in Alicante, where it designs and manufactures all its products.

Marketing manager Steve Richardson commented, “We have seen a significant growth in engagement from members and non-members during the pandemic, which can be attributed to several factors. We have run a huge volume of webinars, addressing the needs and opportunities of supplier companies.

Subjects have ranged from retailer networking with leading players such as Homebase, eBay, Mano Mano, Ocado, Blue Diamond, Lakeland and John Lewis to advice from business service providers about everything from online marketing to HR to freight costs to sustainability and packaging legislation. Plus, we’ve seen the successful transition of the popular Meet the Buyer series to a digital format, with events held with Homebase and Ocado and more planned for the autumn. And of course, BHETA has been marketing its premier housewares and gift show, Exclusively, to suppliers, so I know BHETA has benefitted from the surge of interest that that is creating.

“Like many companies and organisations, BHETA was concerned as to whether the events of the last fifteen months would adversely affect membership numbers, but the opposite has been the case and levels of engagements are higher than they have ever been.”

New shades for Stelton This autumn’s warm shades on EM77 invite you to slow down and enjoy a well-earned break with a great cup of tea or coffee. The coming season’s colours were inspired by nature: autumn leaves, sand and azure-blue sky.

Rust goes brilliantly with the orange and brown retro look, but has a warmer, deeper glow. Dusty Blue evokes Scandinavian twilight, when the sense of calm sets in, while Army is reminiscent of beautiful grasses that last well into the autumn.

The colours are a perfect accompaniment to current interior decoration trends with dark woods in the kitchen and fabrics and rugs in warm shades. The names of the new colours are Rust, Sand and Dusty Blue.

Let your kitchen shine Surveys have shown we spend about 12% of our lives in our kitchens, so it should be the room we put the most effort into designing. But without great lighting, even the most beautiful rooms look dull. Kitchens often fall victim to this, with most people leaving existing light fittings in place even during a renovation.

Clean, safe, and modern lighting solutions are simpler than you think. In areas of the home most at risk of water damage from steam and splashing, like kitchens, downlighting is the best option to create modern lighting solutions that are safe, functional and beautiful.

Using overhead spotlights, downlighting creates light, airy rooms with a modern feeling. The versatility of spotlights mean they can be installed anywhere, lighting everywhere from the main expanse of the room to individual countertops.

Smart downlighting can also be a great addition, adding a warm, yellowtoned glow to your home for when you want to relax, or brighter white light to wake you up and get you ready for the day ahead. Smart lighting offers both, along with many other functions, via your Smart phone, voice control, schedules and much more, without having to crack out the stepladder and change bulbs.

Your kitchen and bathroom don’t have to be utilitarian spaces, fill them with life and colour with beautiful, modern lighting solutions.

www.4liteuk.com/connected

Don’t’s miss…

Haden’s Dorchester range of appliances.

The range includes a variable temperature kettle, digitally controlled four-slice toaster and a matching microwave, all contemporary designs in a quintessentially British style with wood effect details. The collection is available in Pebble Grey and Sage Green.

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Brabantia These cast iron dutch ovens from Barbantia take your cooking experience to a higher level. The Dutch is designed to offer the ideal slow cooking experience. The cast iron lid is designed with nobs in order to redistribute the condensation of your ingredients. This process guarantees a natural moisture to enrich the taste of your dish.

Cast-iron is an excellent heat conductor and retains heat for a long time. The Dutch is suitable for all heat sources, including induction, as well as in the oven and on the grill. Available in different colours from the Brabantia colour palette, the extra-thick enamel finish is scratchresistant, making this dutch oven extremely easy to clean and maintain.

www.brabantia.com

Stelton Known for its clean lines and innovative combinations of materials, featuring wood, steel and stoneware, the Emma collection has become a true design classic both in the kitchen and on the table.

Stelton are now launching the range’s electric kettle and vacuum jugs for tea and coffee with a soft, tactile, sand-coloured surface. The natural look goes beautifully with both bright Scandinavian interiors and the new dark-coloured kitchens that have become so popular in recent years.

Made of stainless steel with a beautiful, matt, sand-coloured finish, the beech handle lends the jugs a Nordic touch, while its organic design is a lovely contrast to the minimalist jug.

Emma in Soft Sand can be found in stores starting September.

www.stelton.com

Keeping it fresh…

We preview the new launches in the kitchenware market, with new colours, new products and plenty of innovation.

Melitta Preparation of great tasting, pour over filter coffee has never been easier than with Melitta’s new epour. The water spout, which rotates 360° and changes the direction and water flow depending on the brewing profile, ensures the coffee is optimally and quickly dampened as if by hand. The simple touch panel also allows customising your pour over preference with ease and there’s even a Barista Mode for programming an individual brewing profile.

The Melitta® epour® is available in two colour versions: Matt Back & Gold and Matt Black & Chrome

www.melitta.co.uk

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Bunzlau Castle Dry your dishes and your hands in style with these kitchen textiles. Bunzlau Castle offer a wide variety of designs and colours and amazing quality. They choose to produce in Europe to ensure socially responsible manufacturing and use organic cotton for the textiles. The tea towels are made of 100% organic cotton, OCS certified. It is the prefect accessory for every kitchen.

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Stellar If you are keen on space saving, check out this brilliant new kitchen scale from Stellar – the dimensions are only 22cm x 6.5cm x 2.5cm. While small in size, it’s not small on performance, it has all the regular functions you’d expect from a digital kitchen scale. What’s more, it doesn’t require a battery, solar power or USB, this one is powered by you! Simply move the swing arm backwards and forwards 2-3 times to charge it and it’s ready to go.

www.horwood.co.uk

Price & Kensington The simple yet stylish Sweet Bee collection from Price & Kensington is sure to liven up any kitchen table. Featuring a cute flying bumblebee design, the lidded items within the range also feature a hand-painted bee handle and a bold yellow glaze as a striking finishing touch. In addition, the collection includes co-ordinating porcelain dinnerware, ceramic storage, table top accessories, bamboo serving trays and decorated glass tumblers.

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Morphy Richards An on-trend breakfast range being launched by leading kitchen and home appliances brand Morphy Richards is set to create quite a buzz. The new Hive collection features kettles and toasters with a subtle, yet stylish, honeycomb surface design, with an ultra-sleek gloss patterned plastic body and a chrome and stainless-steel trim, and is available in black, grey, white and cream.

www.morphyrichards.co.uk

Cristel Cristel have released a new 30 cm wok size in the Casteline collection with removable handle. Its 3-layer Multiply construction, without attached bottom, allows, as for the other woks in the collection, a rapid rise and fall in temperature.

The layers include an 18/10 stainless steel interior, aluminium central layer and Induction stainless stell exterior.

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Cover Story BEKA

Using Maison & Objet as its launching ground, BEKA is introducing a series of exceptional new products to market, Kitchenware International takes a sneak peek…

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h en it comes to launching new products to the kitchenware market, the manner in which you launch is often as important as the product itself. Step forward BEKA who will showcase their latest collections at Maison & Objet (M&O) – taking place in Paris from 9 to 13 September – think design-led pieces with functionality at their very core.

The trade event is a natural fit for the brand, says marketing manager Elise De Paepe, citing M&O’s international trade base and reputation for quality as the perfect place to showcase BEKA’s latest collections.

“The Nori and Maestro collections fit perfectly between the interior design and home decoration in M&O,” Elise says. “We are proud to introduce these novelties to the B2B market, we even showcase how they can be used by our top chef at the booth. He has tested and approved our latest Mandala and Maestro line extensions. Now it’s time for the rest of the world to enjoy them too.”

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Made of high-quality aluminium with full induction base. The thick aluminium body ensures excellent heat distribution and uniform browning.

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Stainless steel lid with air vent hole allows steam to escape, preventing boiling over and lid rattling.

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Stir-fry cooking has never been easier thanks to this wellbalanced, lightweight and durable item. Made out of blue carbon steel so perfect for high heat cooking.

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The pre-seasoning process consists of sealing natural oils at intense heat, which created a strong natural non-stick patina layer, free from chemicals like PFOA and PFOS.

BEKA’s high-performing, contemporary Maestro series – suitable for all hob types – has been extended to now include a blue carbon steel wok (it’s even pre-seasoned!), aluminum non-stick skillet with lid, conical saucepan in 5-ply, and an open saucepan with two spouts in both 12cm and 14cm.

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The 24cm conical saucepan boasts high- quality 5-ply construction and sandwiched layer of aluminium and stainless steel: food heats up faster and stays warm longer. It has inner capacity marks: practical and easy to read.

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The 12-14cm open saucepans boast a 3-layer sandwich base which eliminates hot spots and ensures your food will cook evenly. Cleverley, there are also two spouts, easy pouring for left and right-handed cooks. And again, there are inner capacity marks.

Let’s talk about... the Mandala BEKA’s Mandala is a must-have addition to any kitchen. Taking all the qualities of cast iron cookware but with none of the heavy lifting, the iron pan boasts a unique pattern and ceramic non-stick coating which can be used for frying and so much more. The Mandala’s enamelled iron body makes for good heat distribution with it being suitable for high temperatures. Also note the attractive handle made of sustainable Acacia wood which stays cool to the touch, and of course, it is suitable for all hobs, even the BBQ. “Mandala just ticks all the boxes and above all, it is our personal go-to pan for everyday use because the frying experience is just off the charts. Meat, vegetables, fish, naan bread, eggs… not an issue for Mandala. What’s more, our specifically designed ceramic coating is the best in the business accord-ing to our R&D department,” says product manager Tobias Bossuyt.

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“We developed our fantastic Nori series because we saw a need for affordable cast iron products with a very high-quality level. What makes Nori so different is the variety in products we’re using to complete this collection. Unlike stainless steel or aluminum series, our cast iron Nori collection carries different specialty items such as a tajine, mortar and pestle, fondue and others such as the indispensable Dutch Ovens. Cast iron is an excellent heat regulator. It retains its temperature longer than other materials so we believe it’s a perfect opportunity to add these specialty items to complete our Nori collection” Tobias Bossuyt, product manager

New from Nori The cast-iron Nori series is – according to BEKA – a reinvention of the kitchen essentials.

Designed to last, Nori (an anagram of iron and noir, the French for black) is as eye-catching as it is functional. Essentially indestructible, the collection already includes a round and oval Dutch oven, a

mortar and pestle, grill and fondue set. A cook’s dream, Nori has been designed to enhance natural flavours and it’s about to get even more exciting with the soon-to-be launched addition of a tagine, wok (which you can even use on the BBQ) and set of two clever leather grips.

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The cast iron material of the roasting dish ensures an even heat distribution and optimal heat retention. This allows the food to be cooked very slowly at low temperatures.

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The extra-thick enamel finish is scratch-resistant, making this tagine extremely easy to clean and maintain. The tagine’s special shaped lid ensures that the condensation drips back to the bottom and is spread uniformly throughout the food, resulting in superbly tender and aromatic dishes.

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Fill your kitchen with aroma. Prepare the most fragrant stir-fry dishes, with this timeless cast iron wok pan. Flat base design making it safe and easy to use on all cooking hobs.

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The transparent glass lid makes it possible to follow the cooking process. The air vent hole allows steam to escape, preventing boiling over and lid rattling.

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Grips made from recycled pre-consumer leather and natural rubber. They are designed to allow improved grip and protection from heat as you transport your cookware from the hob or oven to your table.

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Suitable on all items of the Nori collection and more.

Curious about Kuro?

BEKA’s Kuro is a series consisting of 20/24/28/30cm frying pans and 32cm pan with helper handle. The attractive all-black design belies a highly-functional kitchenware piece. Think Titanium-reinforced ceramic coating. 100% PFAS and PFOA-free.

Ergonomic black bakelite handle with matt painted flameguard, and it is made from strong forged aluminium ensuring fast and even heat conductivity.

www.beka-cookware.com

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CATEGORY Bakeware

Multi-functional porcelain The flagship product of Asa Selection, the 250 ° C Plus line, designed by Studio Original Designers 6R5 Network in Milan with Art Director Yvonne Schubkegel of Asa, is a collection of multi-function porcelain oven dishes with which you can cook, serve and eat. An all-in one solution, it does not cease to amaze the world of catering.

The series consists of 36 pieces - each with a lid - which become a real “service system” for the table. All the elements, made of porcelain, are multi-functional and oven resistant. With each you can braise, roast, au gratin, set the table and serve.

ASA Selection is the definition of a pure and modern style with ceramic and porcelain products.

The collection’s concept design is based on an essential line, without handles, to enhance the pure shape of the porcelain. 250 ° C Plus was designed for the oven, and arrived Jürgen Stein, Housewares Sales Manager, on the table, becoming a symbolic EMEA, PPG element both in the universe of restaurants and homes.

Has the trend www.asa-selection. in bakeware sales com continued into 2021?

This year seems to have picked up right where the second half of 2020 ended with a continuous demand for bakeware.

Lockdown restrictions all over the world brought consumers back to the kitchen and, even as countries do gradually open back up, we’re still seeing a strong demand for cooking at home, specifically with regards to bakeware.

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Baking has seen a huge resurgence throughout the pandemic with almost everyone attempting banana bread or something similar. And with baking comes the need for the right products for the job, because nobody wants a soggy pastry bottom. We look at some of the great bakeware items set to help any cook in the kitchen as they bake up a storm.

Designed for perfection The Mason Cash Innovative Kitchen Lasagne Dish has unique design features that bakes perfect lasagne every time. Made from grey and cream glazed stoneware, the dish heats up gradually to give an even distribution when baking. The base features raised areas that act as air vents to allow for better heat circulation when placed on a baking tray in the oven. At 31cm long x 23cm wide x 7.5cm high, the lasagne dish has been precision made to fit lasagne sheets perfectly. Featuring right-angled corners so that lasagne sheets don’t have to be broken to fit them in snugly, the Lasagne Dish has steep high walls for higher layering and improved heat distribution.

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Is there any new innovation in the category?

We’re always looking for new ways to innovate, which led us to the creation of our Skandia® Xtreme HR coating. This new, patented coating offers great nonstick release properties for both sweet and savory foods. Even more impressive, it doesn’t require greasing after its first use. The coating is an advancement of our Skandia® line for consumer bakeware.

What are your bestsellers?

Our range of Skandia® coatings remain very popular in the EMEA market. This includes our entry-level, 1-coat system, as well as our 2-coat Skandia® Xtreme coatings.

Both are coil coatings that offer a highly efficient application process that eliminates overspray and wasted materials, and features a lower film thickness of 6-9 µm.

These efficiencies are important benefits to our customers who are looking for more sustainable benefits, something we’re continuing to pursue in the development of new coil coatings.

Will you be launching new product this year?

At PPG, we have a strong focus on research and development and are constantly innovating for our customers. Our team continues to work on products for the future and, while we don’t have a timeline set just yet, we look forward to bringing a new innovation to customers within the coming year.

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What’s big in bakeware for 2021?

All types of baking and bakeware have benefited from the pandemic, so we’ve concentrated on developing products that allow people to achieve baking perfection, as well as more traditional types of bakeware, such as our bread forms.

Precise pies The Mason Cash Innovative Kitchen pie dish has unique design features that bakes perfect pies and quiches. Like other items in the Innovative Kitchen range, the dish is made from grey and cream glazed stoneware, and features raised areas on the base that act as air vents to allow for better heat circulation. The pie dish heats up gradually and along with the steep sides, these provide a more even heat distribution. The raised rippled interior pattern allows for a better pastry release from the dish, and the 2cm rim has a raised pattern on it that acts as an anchor to prevent the pastry from slumping back into the dish. This Pie Dish is oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.

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Is there any new innovation in the category?

Our new Innovative Kitchen range is packed with innovation.

The range covers pie, quiche and lasagne dishes that are perfectly sized and shaped to get perfect heat distribution and bakes. Each dish features vented bases and small quirks like pastry anchors to prevent pastry from slumping, to right-angled corners so that lasagne sheets fit neatly into the appropriate dish. We’ve also gone back to our baking heritage and developed terracotta bread forms and baking stones, which give crispier, tastier crusts. It’s what good home bakers have been asking us for.

What are your bestsellers?

Our Pie and Lasagne dishes do very well.

Will you be launching new product this year?

We always launch new items, pandemic or otherwise. Our customers expect it, we love doing it, so we’ll continue to inspire and innovate.

Happy holidays Holiday is Lenox’s most popular pattern with its iconic holly and berry motif and joining it is the new Holiday Handpaint Stripe collection. Fresh like a peppermint, the new range features candy cane stripes in festive reds and whites to create a signature holiday accent for almost everything in your kitchen.

With bakeware, mixing bowls, accessories and more you really could ‘deck the halls’ with these festive collections and create all sorts of holiday sweets and treats.

Better than ever

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Mermaid is a renowned name in bakeware because it produces great bakes every time. Samuel Groves have launched their best Mermaid range yet, improving on earlier models by increasing the thickness and weight of the collection by 30 percent – making it more robust and even stronger.

The baking surface will not buckle, flake or rust and it has a lifetime guarantee. This hard-wearing, long-lasting range, isn’t just for use in the oven, it can be used on hobs (with the exception of induction) and under the grill, and you can even use metal utensils.

Mermaid Hard Anodised offers even and rapid heat distribution, an easy-to-clean smooth surface, products that are free from PTFE and PFOA and that are made in Great Britain.

The range includes kitchen favourites such as baking & roasting trays, baking sheet, Yorkshire pudding tin and more.

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Pause and go!

Carrie is a new range of vacuum cups and drinking bottles for anyone out and about and in need of a break with a cold or hot drink. Carrie features two layers of top-quality stainless steel with a vacuum. This guarantees a long-lasting thermal effect, retaining the temperature of your favourite drink for many hours.

The Carrie vacuum bottle and vacuum cup keep liquid hot for up to 5 hours and cold for up to 10 hours.

Carrie is BPA- and phthalate-free. Its conical, slim shape means that it can fit in most cup holders and can be popped in a bag. It is dishwasher safe and is easy to clean and use again and again.

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Cutlery on the move This Organic Portable Cutlery set is perfect for eating on the go. The set includes a full length knife, fork and dessert spoon that can be neatly stored in a secure, matching box keeping the cutlery safe during transportation. Crafted from 50% wheat fibre, the neutral toned handles and case are perfect for an eco-friendly home. Made using quality stainless steel, the set is finished with a mirror polish.

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products With single-use plastic in decline and more conscious choices being made for reusable items, we look at the products designed to safely store food and drinks when we are out and about. From lunchboxes to drink bottles, coffee cups and more, these products are eco-friendly, functional and a bit of fun.

Size matters The Typhoon PURE Tumblers are made from stainless steel and are double walled to keep liquids cold for 12 hours and hot for 6 hours. Perfect for on-the-go activities, these tumblers come in a choice of two designs: Green is the New Black and PURE Active, as well as two sizes, 600ml or 350ml.

The reusable, leak-proof lid features a flip to close lid for easy drinking and storing away again, while the wide neck allows you to fit ice if desired.

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Colour coordination The new TO GO thermo bottles have been created with fashion, functionality, and sustainability in mind. The reusable thermos is the perfect companion in an active lifestyle, and with a range of 20 trendy colours there is a bottle to match any occasion and style. Made of stainless steel with a scratch-free powder coating, the bottles hold 500ml and will keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours, and hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours. Vacuum sealed and leak-free, they also don’t condensate and are BPA free.

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airtight and aroma-proof. The collection can withstand temperatures up to 300 degrees and down to as low as -20 degrees. They are suitable for oven and microwave use, as well as traditional refrigerator and freezer use. They are also dishwasher-safe, so cleaning afterwards is a breeze.

Technology meets food storage and control with the new Milo container system from GEFU. Launched in the spring of 2021, Milo incorporates QR codes with the food storage containers to help users identify contents and control how long they will last. No more refrigerators or freezers full of mystery storage cans that nobody can remember what the contents are or how long they have been there. With the Milo system and the associated “Supply, warehouse and shopping list manager” app, it is easy to always have an overview of exactly what food is inside.

MILO by GEFU The Milo collection features a variety of containers including round, rectangular and square in multiple sizes with volumes from 400ml to 1500ml, ensuring there is the right container for every purpose.

Made from high-grade borosilicate glass with stainless steel lid, the Milo containers are leak-proof thanks to the silicone seal and click closure, which also makes them

“GEFU is once again going for the reusable and better value option with the Milo food storage containers, continuing to expand their range of sustainable products” Available across all global sales territories, Milo has received positive feedback since its launch. GEFU is once again going for the reusable and better value option with the Milo food storage containers, continuing to expand their range of sustainable products. “The longer a product can be used, the better it is for the environment. GEFU is purposely opting for durable, reusable products which help to avoid plastic waste and to conserve raw materials and energy resources,” says Rudolf Schillheim, proprietor of GEFU. Another bonus for the environment and man, he continues, “As the description food storage container implies, it keeps food fresh for longer, which means that less food is wasted. This means that everyone can easily get involved in helping to reduce food waste.” www.GEFU.com

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Discover the potential of Turkish kitchenware Turkey is one of the world’s largest suppliers and exporters of kitchenware and houseware products, İstanbul Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters’ Association (İDDMİB) is working at ways to help businesses across the globe gain access to these suppliers and their expertise

Tahsin Öztiryaki, İDDMİB Chairman of the Board

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eing the cradle of many ancient civilizations, Turkey has cumulated a rich combination of tastes and has been carrying over 12,000 years of culinary heredity as it hosts historical sites like Göbeklitepe, the oldest settlement known to mankind. This rich culinary culture is nourished with thousands of years of trade culture from the Anatolian lands on the route of historic Silk Road, endowing Turkey with a unique role to connect the world in production and trade.

Today’s Turkey is one of the world leaders in many high added value industrial products and one of the largest producers in the world across many fields including kitchenware and houseware products for everyday use and professional kitchen equipment for the needs of the Horeca sector.

A market-leading country in the kitchenware industry, Turkey offers product innovation, efficient and high-quality production certified to international standards, timely communication and a welcoming business environment. Turkish kitchenware products have become a worldwide trademark, recognized by the world’s leading markets for their aesthetic, functional and original design and highly competitive prices. The hardworking, flexible and solution oriented work culture of the Turkish manufacturers also adds value to their high quality products.

The pandemic the world has been experiencing proved that it is strategically crucial to diversify suppliers and source from various markets. Therefore, it is the high time for enjoying the success that will occur with the cooperation of Turkish kitchenware exporters, the choice of the most sophisticated buyers around the world.

Turkish Kitchenware and Housewares Turkish Kitchenware and Houseware is the world’s 9th and Europe’s 8th largest exporter, exporting to 200 countries worldwide. With 45% of Turkish kitchenware and houseware exports destined for Europe, Turkey enjoys a significant position in European markets. Turkish

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kitchenware and houseware keeps pace with the latest trends, fashion and technologies by exhibiting in world’s leading fairs such as Ambiente, Hong Kong Houseware and The Inspired Home Show for the last 25 years.

Turkish professional kitchen equipment The Turkish Professional Kitchen Equipment sector is the world’s 7th and Europe’s 5th largest exporter, with exports to 180 countries worldwide. Turkey is distinguished as a significant supplier for Europe, with around 60% of Turkish Professional Kitchen Equipment exports destined to European countries. The popularity and success of the sector is largely due to the strong investment by Turkish manufacturers in design, research and development. İDDMİB Digitalizes Turkish Kitchenware via Virtual Platforms and Meetings With the support of the Turkish Ministry of Trade, İDDMİB or İstanbul Ferrous and Non-Ferrous

“Turkish kitchenware products have become a worldwide trademark, recognized by the world’s leading markets for their aesthetic, functional and original design and highly competitive prices” Metals Exporters’ Association, works toward supporting Turkish exporting industries including Turkish Kitchenware, Houseware and Professional Kitchen Equipment sectors.

Undeniably, digital platforms, virtual fairs and online meetings are directing the trade nowadays. İDDMİB has adapted promptly to

this changing world and launched virtual trade missions right after pandemic started allowing Turkish companies to conduct online B2B meetings with foreign buyers.

In 2020, the Association held more than 1,400 online bilateral meetings with the participation of 151 Turkish companies and 450 foreign companies in 15 countries.

According to Tahsin Öztiryaki, the President of İDDMİB, the virtual trade missions are in high demand from Turkish exporters. “ The ability to meet buyers from five different countries in one day has offered a time and cost-effective way of marketing. We received feedback from our exporters that virtual meetings have turned into concrete business relations,” said Tahsin Öztiryaki.

Trade 365 to promote Turkish Kitchenware & Professional Kitchen Equipment products to the world, 365 days İDDMİB has implemented a web portal project, Trade 365, that will bring Turkish exporters together with foreign buyers 365 days a

year. It functions much like a virtual fair where foreign buyers can easily and quickly go through Turkish kitchenware products and request a virtual meeting with suppliers with just one click. It is a platform where buyers can reach Turkish suppliers directly without any procedures or fee. turkishkitchenware365.com is designed for the Turkish Kitchenware & Houseware sector and contains more than 900 products from 200 suppliers.

Also, there are more than 150 suppliers of Turkish Professional Kitchen Equipment who showcase their products on turkishhorecaequipment365.com where you can search products by categories and by brand.

For more information on İDDMİB visit www.turkishmetals.org For Kitchenware suppliers and products, see www. turkishkitchenware365.com And for Professional Kitchen Equipment visit www. turkishhorecaequipment365. com

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Trend Multi-purpose pieces

Multi-talented machine WMF KITCHENminis Kitchen machine One for All Edition is a multi-talented appliance designed for small spaces.

A truly versatile appliance for mixing, stirring, kneading and chopping, which offers endless possibilities, whether it’s for baking, smoothies, pasta or cocktails, the machine will give you an appetite to prepare your own dishes every day – and all while taking up very little space.

The machine is 42 percent smaller and 28 per cent lighter than the WMF Profi Plus Kitchen Machine yet features all the functions, capabilities and safety features you would expect – including automatic shut off when lifting the stirring arm, plus an automatic cable rewinder.

A big range of accessories are included with further optional accessories available.

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With space a premium in many modern homes, it helps when kitchen items can serve a dual purpose – or perhaps even more.

Check out these clever ideas that have multiple uses.

Colour coded safety The new Assure Colour Code Knife Block and Board Set is an innovation from Viners®, bringing knife safety, food preparation safety and space-saving together in this unique set.

Colour-coded Assure Knives correlate with the chopping boards allowing you to prevent cross contamination with raw and cooked foods. The knives slide neatly into the relevant coloured chopping boards, which are all then housed in a neat, compact block system for easy storage.

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Double duty This multi-functional food preparation tool enables you to peel and prep with ease and safety in mind.

The peeler has been designed with an extra sharp stainless steel pivot blade and a potato eye remover to peel a variety of fruit and vegetables easily. Included in the set, the paring knife features the same innovative square tip and is finished with a black non-stick coating which helps reduce cutting friction. The knife locks into the bottom of the peeler to keep it secure. Simply squeeze the bottom of the knife handle to release. Both tools feature soft touch handles for optimum grip and comfort. Comes with a 10-year guarantee.

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Top trays Take entertaining to the next level with Accent Decor’s new Kato Trays. These organicshaped, ceramic trays are perfect for all your snacking desires or they can double to hold small trinkets and jewellery in your everyday decor. The sizes and shapes lend themselves to a variety of uses meaning the opportunities are endless with the Kato Trays!

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Strip or scrape The Mason Cash Innovative Kitchen range delivers smart solutions for day to day kitchen needs. If you’re looking for a 4-in-1 tool that cleans your worktops, measures, cuts and scoops dough and pastry, and strips herbs from their stalks, then look no further than the Mason Cash Innovative Kitchen Bench Scraper/Herb Stripper.

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Viewpoints

Jo Booth, Viners®, Brand Manager What new products and lines have you launched in this category?

We have recently launched the Assure Colour Code Knife Block and Board Set, an innovation from Viners®, which brings knife safety, food preparation safety and space-saving together. Other products launched include the Viners® Assure Duo Peeler and Paring Knife and the Assure 6-piece Knife Block. Keep an eye out for our AW21 ranges, which include new additions to the Assure Range.

What are consumers looking for from their kitchen utensils at the moment?

I think from what we have seen, consumers love functional, colour-coordinating and space-saving products. We have launched some fantastic ranges that meet these requirements, and will continue to follow new trends to meet demand.

Is durability a factor for consumers in all kitchen utensils or more so pots and pans, in your opinion?

Yes, I would say it crosses into both product ranges.

What is your best-selling product?

Our Assure Knives collection are really popular.

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What trends are you seeing in this category?

Some trends we are seeing include knife blocks with points of difference, so that they look good on kitchen counter tops, various different styles of handle coatings for comfort and grip, as well as products that look aesthetically pleasing. There has also been an increase in popularity for the Santoku shaped knife, which is moving from a specialist piece to more of an everyday item.

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Show Preview Exclusively Eddingtons Lodge Finex

Trend predictions at Exclusively Exclusively has a reputation for predicting trends and the return of the live event this August will see more products than ever before vying for buyers’ attention.

Scarlet Opus reveal the three hot trends set to influence kitchenware, homeware and interiors this season and beyond.

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he Exclusively Show is set to return to the Business Design Centre, Islington on August 24-25 with buyers from large and small retail stores set to be inspired by what is on offer. All manner of housewares, small domestic electricals and gifts will be on display from a wide variety of companies – large, small and new to the market – in

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a level playing field where buyers see the leading brands, the major launches and many items that they will not have seen anywhere else. Among the exhibitors and brands on show, will be established names in the industry such as Rayware, Denby and DRH. Along with new exhibitors like Katie Alice, Pure Tableware and Lazarro. It is the perfect opportunity for buyers, journalists and influencers to find everything they need including ideas that are new and with a point of difference to other items on the market.

Popular features such as the Trend Talks and Tours are returning once again and will provide trend predictions for interested buyers.

Phil Pond from Scarlet Opus has given a sneak preview of three trends which will start to come through this autumn and winter, through Christmas and into 2022 and beyond.

The first trend, Neo Luxe, is all sophistication and dark romance from earlier centuries combines rich luxurious colours with high drama and an almost punk quality in its provocative glamour. Set to be a big trend this Christmas across many sectors, Scarlet Opus predict the look will be around for the next three to five years.

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“The Trend Talks and Tours are returning once again and will provide trend predictions for interested buyers”

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More information about the Exclusively Show can be found via the website www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk.

More information about visiting Exclusively can be obtained from the BHETA Member Services Team on 0121 237 1130 or via the website www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk

The trend is about learning from the past and appreciating the sensuous style of earlier centuries - rich colours and dark luxuriance. It melds the historic with the contemporary and the central colours are blue, black and shades of green with textures such a velvet, walnut, gloss and gold and brass. Florals and foliage will be noteworthy patterns and styling going forward.

Products which work with Neo Luxe will not only be throughout the exhibition in general, but also in the Brand Showcase.

Reset positions sustainability as the norm and not a passing trend.

It is about the circular economy, limiting waste, with many natural elements such as herbs, fruits, vegetables and foliage regular motifs. Colours will be blues and greens with muted patterns. A mix and Swan

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match pallet that will look particularly good on glass. Key words are nature, recovery, local, waste, protect and reuse.

Reset is about the ‘preserve, conserve, protect’ ethos and those environmental ideals. The concept acknowledges the establishment of green cities, urban farms, rooftop and vertical gardens and other ways and means of following the mantra to ‘do no harm’. As a result, this trend is about designing out waste, repairing and reusing, and products that are not disposable.

The third trend to be previewed is Togetherness, which is due to appear on shelves in the spring and summer of 2022. The trend is upbeat and positive, joyful, colourful and vintage, it is all about sharing, caring, a multicultural vibes and outdoors theme.

Togetherness reflects permanent changes in society and is about people putting other people first. Sharing and collaboration are key and the colours we will see are happy with a nod to previous generations. Peach, cardboard brown and bubble-gum pink will be at the forefront of products that tick these boxes.

From a cookware and tabletop point of view, food from Africa and the Caribbean will be on trend as well

as more items for outdoor eating and cooking. Whether it is portable pieces for picnics or alfresco dining, cheeky cocktails, or just something that brings some joy and a smile, people want to have some fun with their loved ones and items within the Togetherness trend will help them do that.

Commenting on the build-up to Exclusively, marketing manager, Steve Richardson said, “With over 130 companies and 200 brand names exhibiting, as well as a wealth of other treats such as the Trend Tours and Talks with Scarlet Opus, I can see why both buyers and media are so eager to attend. It goes without saying that the Exclusively Show team and the Business Design Centre (BDC) regards the health and safety of clients, staff and partners of paramount importance and we have agreed measures to ensure the safety of all those on site, in line with the latest UK Government guidance.”

Will Jones, Chief Operating Officer at BHETA and Chair of Exclusively, added, “Exclusively 2021 is going to be a huge opportunity for exhibitors, buyers, journalists and influencers to see the very best of the housewares, small domestic electricals and gift sectors, to see up and coming trends and to discover new products and ideas.”

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CATEGORY Knives

High scores The Classic and Classic Steel kitchen knives from Scanpan recently scored the highest possible rating of Excellent in recent impartial standard tests. In addition, the knives are not only razor sharp when they are brand new but stay sharp for a remarkably long time.

The Classic knife series from Scanpan is for anyone who wants to combine a functional design with a visually appealing and eye-catching look. And the uncompromising quality makes the kitchen knife series your lifelong companion in the kitchen, and a true henchman when you need to chop, cut and prepare meals for yourself and your loved ones.

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Stay sharp A good set of knives is essential to any kitchen whether it’s a domestic or commercial one. Balance, weight, feel and appearance are all important but keeping them sharp is top priority

Comfortable cutting The Assure Knife Block features five squared knife blades designed to maximise safe use in the kitchen. Featuring curved ergonomic soft touch handles for optimum comfort, the blades are finished with a black non-stick coating which helps to reduce cutting friction. The block has a soft touch finish, with built-in fibre rods, which allows secure custom knife placement and easy cleaning.

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Sharp force Stellar and Sabatier are a sharp force when it comes to food preparation. This striking new knife block from Stellar is the latest in a long line of Stellar knives with the Sabatier endorsement. The Carbon Chrome-Molybdenum full tang blades are tough, with a Rockwell C Hardness rating of 56-58, these knives are designed to stay sharp, while being easy to maintain with a regular sharpener. The classically styled black handles have been shaped for the ultimate comfort and performance.

This premium 5-piece block includes a paring, utility, carving, bread and cooks’ knife. In addition, there are twenty-plus knives to choose from to add to your collection. The Sabatier Stellar range will deliver a lifetime of kitchen service.

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Robust performance Cut like never before: that’s the philosophy behind the WMF’s Chef’s Edition Damasteel knife series from the new and exclusive WMF Signature Line. A combination of ergonomic design and extreme precision, the Damasteel range offers exceptional comfort and durability. The knives’ robust blades are made of damask steel – known for its organic light and dark patterns and resistance to corrosion. Plus, with WMF Performance Cut technology, the blades stay sharp for longer too.

Forged by hand at WMF’s blade forge in southern Germany, the blades for the new series are made using an innovative powder metallurgy process to produce steel of the highest purity without inclusions. The result is an extremely sharp knife that feels perfectly balanced in the hand thanks to its ergonomically designed shaft.

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Show Preview Zuchex

Zuchex is

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the number of brands exhibiting at the 2021 show Show season has returned and leading the way is Zuchex, Turkey’s premiere trade event for the home and kitchenware industry. Kitchenware International takes a closer look at what you can expect to find…

Istanbul’s Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center will play host to home and kitchenware companies this September for the return of Zuchex, Turkey’s main trade event for the industry.

Following a two-year break due to the global pandemic, Zuchex 2021 is eagerly awaiting by buyers and exhibitors alike.

The trade show, which attracts global buyers, is working hard to deliver for visitors as they open their doors for the 31st time.

Organisers are promising in the region of “650 brands, thousands of new product launches, innovative housewares, and the hottest trend products”. They continue: “The 2021 edition of the show will build on the overwhelming success of the last event which drew 32,734 trade visitors from

108 countries, 574 exhibitors, and an order book in excess of US$1.5 billion. Zuchex promises growth for your retail business.”

Attracting top brands

Using the emotive hashtag #letsmeetagain, organisers are attracting some of Turkey’s top producers to the show, like Bambum, Kütahya Porselen, Korkmaz and many more.

In a bid to drum up excitement for September’s showcase, Zuchex hosted a Trend Weeks social media event in June with some top-tier brands presenting their designled products – think cookware to cutlery to coffee sets and more – offering an exciting teaser as to what will actually be on display at the show.

“To let our visitors and buyers

have a closer look at all these beautiful design-led products from exhibiting companies that were presented during Zuchex Trend Weeks we will be highlighting them as Zuchex Trend Weeks participators,” organisers add.

Thousands of new products will be exhibited at Zuchex 2021, from tableware and kitchenware to electrical appliances, cooking equipment, decorative home and kitchenware, plastic household items and garden accessories.

See you there!

Visit zuchex.com to learn more about the upcoming show and how best to book your tickets.

What? Zuchex Home & Kitchenwares Fair | Where? Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul When? 16-19 September 2021 | Who? Organised by Tarsus Turkey

Did you know?

Organisers say the last edition of Zuchex created $1.5 billion worth of trade.

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Show Preview Las Vegas Market

Viva Las Vegas The Las Vegas Market summer edition is set to run from August 22 to 26 with over 4000 brands ready to entice buyers with their product mix. Market Pros are set to help identify must-have items and provide market tips.

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as Vegas Market is the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western U.S., presenting 4,300+ furniture, home décor and gift resources in an unrivalled market destination. Featuring thousands of product lines across housewares, kitchenware, gourmet and tabletop categories, it allows buyers to find it all in one place. The next Las Vegas Market runs August 22-26, 2021, at World Market Center Las Vegas.

This year’s signature Market Pros program will feature Ahead of the Curve panellists for the first time during the event. Ahead of the Curve showcases Las Vegas Market product chosen by design tastemakers.

“Las Vegas Market’s proprietary product trend programs are unmatched tools for buyers to discover and source must-have products,” said Dorothy Belshaw, International Market Centers Chief Marketing and Customer Officer. “Ahead of the Curve’s trend identification and Market Pro’s real time exploration of market resources combine to create trend education that inspires buyers as they plan their trips to Las Vegas Market and through their in-person sourcing.”

“Las Vegas Market’s proprietary product trend programs are unmatched tools for buyers to discover and source musthave products”

The Market Pros are retail, design and publishing tastemakers who are providing market tips and posting live from Las Vegas Market to provide a comprehensive look at the different offerings of the market on the LasVegasMarket.com website and the @LasVegasMarket Instagram page.

For 2021, the Market Pros Marie Burgos, Jamilyn Fournier, Jay Jeffers and Nadia Watt also will serve as panellists in the Market’s signature Ahead of the Curve program, which identifies trends and must-have products from Las Vegas Market exhibitors. The trend discussion session, which will be presented both as a pre-show webinar and an at-market program. The live Q&A will take place on Tuesday, August 24 at 11 a.m. in Building B, WorldView on Sixteen.

A recording of the pre-market webinar, on August 3, is available at LasVegasMarket. com/Explore/News-and-Trends/Ahead-ofthe-Curve.

The Market Pros will also take over the @ LasVegasMarket Instagram page each day.

Some of the kitchenware and homeware brands to look out for at the market include Primeware, Country Home Creations, Wyldeflower Studio, Sea Stones Inc, Buzzee, Collective Home, Creative Co-op, El Arroyo, Keena, Global Views, Bloomingville and many more.

For more information, visit www. lasvegasmarket.com.

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