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14 Profile SCANPAN introduce us to new products from the TechnIQ range 16 Products Chopping boards 18 Profile Alessi talk us through their latest offering 20 Trend True blue kitchenware 22 Profile GEFU introduces X-Plosion 24 Viewpoints Industry leaders give their opinion 26 Retail Cookshop Trevor Mottram is in focus 28 Products We look at new products on the market 30 Show Preview Ambiente 38 Show Preview Chicago 42 News Focus on Challenge 25 44 Show Preview Spring Fair 46 Interview Find out about Zuchex 47 Column BHETA COVER Supplied by SCANPAN www.scanpan.eu

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e it sustainability, food safety regulations, the conversation around knife crime or the number of shoppers on the high street, there is no shortage of things for the industry to talk about as it heads in to the 2020 show season.

On the back of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Offensive Weapons Act, the British Home Enhancement Trade Association will now provide retailers with a collection of officially sanctioned Challenge 25 artwork. It is aimed at anyone involved in the legitimate supply of age-restricted bladed items â&#x20AC;&#x201C; suppliers, retailers and delivery companies. The artwork has been approved by Met Policeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Knife Crime Steering Group and the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), which created the original Challenge 25 concept for use in the retail of alcoholic drinks.

Interestingly, the conversation around knife crime and the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in it has led KitchenCraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MasterClass brand to introduce a range of tipless knives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The design ensures the tips of the knives donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pierce but retain sharpness along the cutting blade for everyday cutting and prep tasks,â&#x20AC;? Claire Budgen, marketing director, KitchenCraft, told Kitchenware International.

It will be an ongoing conversation within the industry, no doubt, but you can read more about the BHETAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work with Challenge 25 on page 42. Similarly, you can read viewpoints from industry leaders, such as Claire, on page 24-25, covering everything from trending colourways to the biggest challenges facing kitchenware today.

This issue of Kitchenware International is brimming with news and views â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from SCANPAN on pages 14 and 15 who talk us through the newest additions to the TechnIQ range to GEFU on pages 22 and 23, who introduce us to its newest collection of products â&#x20AC;&#x201C; X-Plosion.

X-Plosion is sure to make an impact in the seasoning market, thanks in no small part to the integrated cyclone mills which crush and grind salt crystals and

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peppercorns fast, easily and efficiently, while the extra-large cyclone grinding mechanism is made of high-performance ceramics.

Definitely a range to take note of it you stock seasoning utensils.

Alessi, meanwhile, has added new elements to its Food Ă Porter collection by designer Sakura Adachi which was originally introduced in 2018. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find news on the updates on pages 18 and 19.

Turn to pages 26 and 27 to hear from Sarah Wood, owner of cookshop Trevor Mottram who stocks no less than 12,000 items in just 1,000sq foot of shop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a feat of merchandising if ever there was one! Sarah is super informed and very passionate about retail and her stock, and is well worth a read.

In terms of trends, we look at all things blue on page 20, while metals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; copper and hammered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; get a look in on pages 12 and 13.

This is the Ambiente issue, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find some top kitchenware offerings from pages 30. We also take a look at the newly renamed The Inspired Home Show which takes place in Chicago in March on page 38, and Spring Fair is on page 44.

And with that, we look forward to seeing you at Ambiente.

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news Fashion retailer Benetton partners with Bergner Bergner Europe and Benetton have collaborated on a new distribution agreement with Bergner now acting as Benetton’s exclusive worldwide distributor.

The company will distribute Casa Benetton – a brand of home textiles, tableware and kitchen utensils baring the famous Italian fashion chain’s branding.

In terms of home textiles think quilts, pillows, cushions, blankets, bathrobes, towels and bathmats while the collection also includes beach towels.

When it comes to the dining table, Casa Benetton will showcase a range of tableware baring distinctive Benetton accents while kitchenware fans can frying pans, wooden utensils and kitchen knives decorated with subtle notes of bright colours. The aprons, napkins, tea towels and oven gloves also boast primary colours with passionate reds, deep blues or bright yellows.

Get smart

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New additions have been made to the MasterClass Smart Tools range from KitchenCraft.

The SS20 collection welcomes a three-in-one peeler, a rapid release apple corer, an adjustable cheese planer, an easy release ice cream scoop and an easy clean pizza cutter.

Each tool features an ergonomically designed handle with a non-slip soft grip underside and a brushed stainless-steel finish for ultimate comfort, control and efficiency.

Welcome to Shanghai

The Spring Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles will return to the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai from March 11-13, 2020. The fair gathers leading high-quality suppliers from China, as well as from overseas, featuring a wide range of home textile collections.

Despite ongoing trade disputes and global economic uncertainty, data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that China’s home textile industry maintained steady growth in the first eight months of 2019. The domestic sales of home textile products amounted to USD 13.4 billion in the period from January to August 2019, with a year-on-year growth rate of 4.81 per cent.

“In China, the overall economic slowdown, and of course, the trade conflict with the United States is creating uncertainty,” explained Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “However, thanks to the population size and purchasing power of the Chinese market, even a slower growth rate can equate to good business potential. The Chinese home textile industry is continuing to perform well against all odds. This steady growth injects confidence to the market.”

Held amid the peak sourcing season of the Chinese home textile industry, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles — Spring Edition is the ideal place for companies to tap into the growing Chinese market, and for buyers to source the best of finished home textile products. The 2019 Spring Edition attracted 22,296 trade buyers from 60 countries and regions as well as 291 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions.

This growth confirms the fair’s effectiveness as a trade platform in the industry.

In March 2020, the Spring Edition will showcase a range of home textile products including bedding & towelling, rugs, table & kitchen linen, home textile technologies, textile design and many more. For those who want to unlock China’s abounding trade opportunities, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition is the place to be. www.intertextilehome.com.

“We are so pleased to be able to work alongside ZSL again with this collaboration and support their conservation projects around the world. It’s something that is extremely close to my heart as I grew up visiting family in East Africa and the wildlife there continues to inspire me.”

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Sophie Allport, designer

ZSL and Sophie Allport launch zebra-inspired home collection British homewares designer, Sophie Allport, and international conservation charity, ZSL (Zoological Society of London), are collaborating for SS20 with the launch of a new zebra collection. The latest collection will help raise funds for the international conservation charity and support their vital work creating a world where wildlife thrives.

The zebra collection includes a range of products from kitchenware and homewares to bags and accessories, with the design celebrating the Endangered Grévy’s zebra and its incredible famed stripes, which ZSL has worked with for over 120 years.

ZSL London Zoo Chief Operating Officer, Kathryn England said, “There are less than 2,000 Grévy’s

zebras left in the world, and the survival of this iconic species hangs in the balance.

By supporting ZSL’s newest collaboration with Sophie Allport you are helping continue ZSL’s work creating a world where wildlife thrives.”

The new range features a variety of kitchen essentials including oven gloves, tea towels, hob covers and mugs. Also available are cushions, folding shopping bags, placemats and a sleep mask.

The new collection launched on International Zebra Day, January 31 2020, and will be available from shop. zsl.org, ZSL Zoos and sophieallport. com. The zebra range will also be available from a number of Sophie Allport’s 1,400 stockists worldwide.

New double-walled pot collection WMF Professional WMF Professional has introduced a new range of double-walled coffee pots in the Compo collection.

The company says the new double-walled stainless-steel pots for coffee and tea meet every demand made of first-class service.

“Depending on the requirement, the restaurateur can choose between coffee pot, coffee press, tea pot plus tea strainer as well as milk pot and water pitcher. Different size options for volumes ranging from 0.3 to 1.2 litres guarantee perfect harmony with all other elements on the laid table.

The new pot also demonstrates flexibility - and thus investment protection - in combination with other table-top elements from WMF Professional, for example, the Urban collection,” says WMF Professional. The collection is dishwasher-safe with double-walled 18/10 stainless steel ensuring drinks remain hot for a very long time.

Inspired by… storage

Storage is a hot topic of conversation in many homes, especially when it comes to the kitchen. Here are just two solutions available to retail Kilner Kids Jars Kilner Kids Jars are specially designed as a food storing alternative that are suitable for children from six to eight months old. They are available in two sizes of 110 ml and 190 ml. The jars feature a new decal design with an easy push-on silicone lid which is airtight and leak-proof.

Each set includes six glass storage jars, six silicone lids in three vibrant colours and 12 adhesive labels that are easy to remove. They are dishwasher safe and suitable for freezing and warming in the microwave. www.kilnerjar.co.uk

Typhoon Monochrome The on-trend monochrome range features bold colour blocks of grey, black and white with distinctive patterns across the pieces, making them stand out. Featuring strong, stainless steel storage with a natural air-tight bamboo lid fit for tea, coffee, sugar, utensils and many more kitchen essentials. The range also features natural cork placemats and coasters as well as bamboo serving boards in two sizes to complement the existing canisters. www.typhoonhousewares.com

Typhoon Monochrome

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news The preparation game As any good chef will tell you, food prep makes you king of the kitchen. Here are some kitchen-friendly knives on the cutting edge of style Horizon Grey Knife Block With a contemporary two-tone effect, the Horizon Grey Knife Block from Viners comes with a 10-year guarantee and is crafted from premium bamboo with a cool pop of charcoal grey. Featuring five high performance knives with matching grey handles, each knife block is made from the finest quality material for long lasting performance and durability. Each blade is finished with a grey non-stick coating to improve cutting performance, and a textured, soft touch handle for the ultimate in comfort when in use. www.viners.co.uk

MasterClass Tipless Knives One of the most fundamental prep tools, capable of tackling most culinary tasks, is the kitchen knife and with this category currently facing growing challenges KitchenCraft are introducing a range of MasterClass Tipless Knives, designed to reduce accidents and elements of danger.

Research shows that the average cook rarely uses the tip of a knife, so these new MasterClass knives are designed with a rounded safety tip which does not pierce but will retain sharpness along the cutting blade for efficient everyday cutting and prep tasks. With precision ground stainless steel blades and triple riveted handles, the range comprises six essential knives – chefs, carving, bread, santoku, utility and paring. www.kitchencraft.co.uk

Did you know?

Bon Centuri’s collection of chef and bread knives launched last year. The knives are available in six exclusive materials and colours with blades in satin polished stainless steel or traditional carbon steel, as well as handles in natural walnut wood or high performance, recyclable acrylic resin. All knives are hand finished by fifth generation knife makers and made in France, using only the finest materials. And if that is not all, each knife8 KITCHENWARE is individually numbered and INTERNATIONAL comes delivered in an elegant gift box.

New POS units developed by Robert Welch Robert Welch Designs has developed its own safe knife retailing POS unit for retail partners.

The display units were developed in response to the focus on kitchen knife retail spaces across the UK prior to introduction of new legislation in 2020.

No knives are stocked on the shop floor, instead the display offers consumers clear guidance on the intended purpose of each knife – from dicing, slicing and peeling to trimming, boning and filleting. Once the knife has been chosen, a ‘buy me’ card is then taken to the till for purchase.

For safety and security, the new display holds triple-locked ‘try me’ knives which have no blade edge, encased in a toughened plastic sleeve and tethered to the display – but it means consumers can feel their weight and how they handle.

The first unit has been installed in the Admiral Housewares concession at Boundary Mill in Colne.

Speaking about the new display, Robert Welch Design’s joint managing director, Alice Welch, said: “We’re very conscious of the issues surrounding knives and we want to support retailers in their efforts to have kitchen knives on sale in store, safely and securely. It’s vital for consumers to be able to hold our knives and the ‘try me’ knives allow people to feel the qualities of the design.”

Alyson Corney, sales manager, UK retail, added: “The introduction of ‘buy me’ cards allows retailers to eliminate the requirement for stock the shop floor, and they also provide all the consumer information required for self-select and easy purchase.”

Caroline Gregory, director, Admiral Housewares, said: “Robert Welch have really thought through the concerns for retailers on knife sales. Their new merchandising unit for knives has not only increased sales but also given a safe solution for both the customer and the retailer. The new area in store enables the customer to feel the weight and balance of the knife securely.”

New initiative for June’s Exclusively show Organised by BHETA, the 2020 Exclusively show will introduce a new Launchpad shell scheme area designed to meet the needs of smaller manufacturers and suppliers in the housewares industry.

Organisers say Launchpad will provide a level playing field for smaller manufacturers, enabling them to gain exposure for their products without the cost associated with a full-scale exhibition stand.

New suppliers will be offered a simple to use shell scheme stand at an affordable rate, together with a full marketing package included in the price.

Will Jones, Chief Operating Officer at BHETA, said: “One of the unique aspects of the Exclusively show is that it has always provided a level playing field for large and small brands. Our Launchpad initiative allows the newest and the smallest businesses to get in front of some of the industry’s most significant buyers; and helps retail visitors find something a little bit different.”

For more information regarding booking a stand visit www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk.

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Glamour

Maitre D’ SCANPAN’s Maitre D’ has been designed by people who love to cook, for people who love to cook.

The classic Maitre D’ saucepans in copper are French elegance and timeless design combined in one series, with excellent heat distribution and supreme temperature control.

SCANPAN says Maitre D’ is much more than good cookware, it is a lifestyle, whether you prefer copper or cast iron, gas or induction.

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Viners Glamour Cutlery Set has a hammered texture finish which creates a shimmering display of light. Made from quality 18/0 stainless steel, Glamour is dishwasher safe and comes with a 25-year guarantee.

www.viners.co.uk

Marvellous metals Metal - in all guises, from hammered to copper - brings texture and colour to the kitchen.

We bring you the latest

Copper Buffet

Amefa’s PVD Copper Buffet range is a series of high-quality pieces in warm copper tones. With mirror polished heads and satin finish handles, the range balances a rich aesthetic with superb functionality. Superior quality 18/10 stainless steel maintains its colour and shine, while the satin finish handles hide unflattering fingerprints, for beautiful front of house service.

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Origen Bergner Europe’s new collection, Origen by Infinity Chefs, is a standout range with copperlook forged aluminum, endorsed by both Samantha Vallejo Nágera and Pepe Rodríguez from MasterChef Spain.

www.bergnerhome.com

Leo

BergHOFF’s Leo bottle opener boasts a blue silicone edge. The opener fits in the palm of your hand and can create the perfect leverage to uncap any kind of bottle with the sturdy stainless-steel construction. Easy to use, so compact that it conveniently fits in your pocket and made from durable materials, what more could you ask for from a bottle opener!

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Skye

Skye from Robert Welch Designs is a slim and elegant profile featuring a textured finish to the handles inspired by a silversmithing technique of long hammer planishing. The texture gently fades towards the tapering neck or blade of each piece and the handling faces are smooth for comfort in use.

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Copper 4-ply Copper’s unsurpassed heat conductivity makes it the chefs’ choice in the kitchen. Investment in a Samuel Groves 4-ply copper pan means it is future proof. Not only are they perfect for use in today’s kitchen, they will be perfect for kitchens of the future as they’ve been optimised for use on induction hobs, and they are handmade and built to last.

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Coffee accessories Enjoy the preparation of beautifully crafted coffee just the way you like it. Barista & Co offers minimalist design, a style statement equally at home in traditional and modern environments. You don’t always need a sophisticated coffee machine, just freshly ground coffee and the right kit.

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Bon Centuri With polished brass bolsters and handles, Bon Centuri knives boast a unique design that also includes polished brass rings.

The knives – designed in-house in Stockholm, Sweden with production in Thiers, France – are sold in more than ten countries and three continents.

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Profile SCANPAN

The chef’s choice SCANPAN developed the TechnIQ range after collaborating with professional chefs to challenge the approach to traditional cookware – now, there are new additions to the range When Danish company SCANPAN collaborated with top chefs from around the globe, their aim was to change the approach to cookware. Three years of research and development went into the Crafted by Chefs range and from it came TechnIQ which was released last year.

New from TechnIQ TechnIQ was new and different, not just because of the years of research which went into developing the products, but because SCANPAN themselves say that when they developed TechnIQ they “delved into the preparation methods and work processes of the professional kitchen and challenged the shapes, angles and sizes of traditional cookware”.

Not alone that, the series was introduced with Stratanium+ coating which SCANPAN specially developed for the range.

By developing TechnIQ they set about challenging the ideas of traditional kitchenware, they looked at angles and geometry – things home chefs may not realise need to be considered.

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Part of SCANPAN’s three-year collaboration with worldrenowned chefs resulted in the development of a remarkable new coating Stratanium+, which is, in essence, commercial grade nonstick coating.

Speaking about it, SCANPAN said: “We have succeeded in creating a surface that surpasses all previous ones when it comes to hardness, and therefore strength and durability, while still retaining a perfect food-release and being exceptionally easy to clean.”

Now, there are new additions to the TechnIQ range for 2020 which SCANPAN will be showcasing at the upcoming Ambiente.

On sustainability…

Since its inception in 1956, the company has approached its craft in the most considered way – and with that, comes almost an accidental sustainability.

As SCANPAN says: “There has always been a healthy, Jutlandic, approach to producing the popular cookware. Our goal today hasn’t changed: scrupulous casting of

every product to deliver pots and pans of the highest quality.

Back in the 1950s, when the first attempts to pressure-cast frying pans were made in the smithy, few could predict how the production of pressure-cast frying pans in recycled aluminium would – decades later – become sustainability in practice.”

Social responsibility is also something SCANPAN takes seriously – playing an active part in the local community has been a mainstay for the company. This is why production continues to use the local workforce and why, despite heavy investment in modern technology over the years, the core of every aluminium pot or pan is still the hand-cast body. The company has created a continuum between the local smithy business of the 1950s and the international brand, which is now represented and demanded in more than 50 countries.

Add to that SCANPAN’s committed approach to environmental sustainability – they use recycled aluminium from fizzy drink or

beer cans – in their production process, and their commitment to financial sustainability, and you’ve got a company which really does care. SCANPAN’s business model means it has generated jobs both locally and globally, and contributes positively to growth and development.

Every single pot or pan is still cast in the same way as the original pans yet at the same time, they have developed a high-tech process that has positioned the company among the leading manufacturers of cookware with non-stick coating.

This juxtaposition between protecting the old while developing the new showcases SCANPAN’s values as a company.

See new additions to the TechnIQ range and hear more about their commitment to social and environmental sustainability at Ambiente 2020 in Hall 3.1 stand B60. www.scanpan.eu

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Did you know?

Recycled aluminum mostly from fizzy drinks or beer cans is used to produce SCANPAN products. In fact, recycled aluminum is still used for all of SCANPAN’s Danish-produced pots and pans. The uncompromising quality in their products also greatly increases the lifetime of a pot or pan, thereby limiting the overall resource consumption.

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Meet the new products The Square

The Bistro

Modern Skillet

The Square: A multi-purpose kitchen essential! Apart from the obvious baking and roasting, use The Square on the stove and enjoy the large frying surface for frying, large batches of scrambled eggs and to brown your meat, then add vegetables, herbs and liquid and transfer to the oven. The Square is ovensafe up to 260°C. The extra high walls prevent dishes from bubbling over.

The Bistro: The high, rounded sides make it easy to stir and whip without spilling.

The rounded shape and depth give The Bistro extraordinary versatility and functionality – use it for stir frying, sautéing, simmering and much more. Use the poaching insert to poach eggs, fish etc.

The Windsor: Perfect for reducing sauces and stock.

Why? The high, slanted sides produce a large surface area, which makes the liquid reduce fast – a BBQ sauce will, for instance, thicken

The Giant Braiser

super fast. The flared sides also make stirring and whisking easy. The Windsor can, of course, also serve as a regular saucepan for preparing porridge and small portions in general.

The Giant Braiser: The very large frying surface and extra high sides make it large enough to accommodate stews and other big batches of food.

The extra high walls help trap heat for even cooking and superior braising. Also ideal for sautéing, braising and simmering. And baking - the pan is ovensafe up to 260°C. Modern Skillet: This is far from a conventional frying pan. The low, slanted sides give plenty of space to turn your food, which is a great advantage for fish and other delicate ingredients in particular.

Furthermore, the flared sides help food slide out easily from the pan, and also help produce a nice sear since the pan quickly leads away steam, and the pan stays dry.The extra-long handle is well balanced, so it makes it easy to keep the pan in motion while stirring, for instance to get the eggs to curdle, and the pan has a nice weight for tapping to help get the omelette out.

The pan is ovensafe up to 260°C.

The Windsor

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CATEGORY Chopping Boards

Everyday Bread Knife and Chopping Board Set Viners presents an Everyday Bread Knife and Board with a serrated bread knife which comes with a non-stick coating to slice through all types of loaves and rolls and features a curved soft-touch handle for a comfortable, safe and secure grip. The matching black chopping board makes for a handy addition to any kitchen, keeping chopping surfaces protected.

Multifunctional board BergHOFF’s multifunctional two-sided cutting board is a cleverly designed piece. One side features a non-slip food approved plastic surface, the other side is bamboo. This multifunctional doublesided cutting board is the perfect companion for slicing, cutting or serving all kinds of bread or pastries. It also contains a removable bread crumb tray for easy cleaning.

For retailers wanting to display the items, BergHOFF has POS materials - show cards, wobblers, posters, roll-ups, totems, billboards - contact the BergHOFF Worldwide marketing department via email on marketing@berghoffworldwide.com.

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On the chopping block A kitchen staple, the chopping board is one of the most frequently used pieces in the home – so, they need to be hardwearing, tough and able to withstand constant use.

If they can look good too, that’s an added bonus…

Bamboo Chopping Boards SCANPAN applies the same principles to its bamboo chopping boards, as it does its pots and pans – they are all designed with care and attention.

Being a hard wood, bamboo is particularly suitable for chopping boards, which, of course, need to withstand daily nicks from a kitchen knife. Meanwhile, bamboo is a sustainable choice too because it's a fast-growing plant, which is generally fully grown and ready for harvest after just two to three years.

And unlike exotic, hardwood species, you can harvest bamboo without damaging the living plant.

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Natural Kitchen For five years, Richardson Sheffield’s Natural Kitchen chopping board range has been providing sustainable, eco-friendly and recyclable style for the home and kitchen. Made from FSC Certified bamboo, the boards are great for knives, prolonging their life by helping to keep the blade sharp. And of course, they are multifunctional, think statement cheese boards, serving boards or for everyday chopping. There are nine unique designs, from whimsical Picasso – pictured - to stylish and space saving Trio.

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Profile Alessi

“Living a hectic lifestyle, a little break is an essential moment not only to refresh and reenergize yourself but also to keep yourself in good shape. Bring your favorite food from home with the “Food à Porter” collection so you can eat and drink healthily on the go wherever you are: at work, at the park or even on the way to your destination.

Its sleek and stylish look along with its clutch-baglike forms give you a feeling of freedom to carry your food from home. Food à Porter products also blend in well with your professional look and personal items.”

Designer Sakura Adachi on Food à Porter

Did you know?

The bottle, created primarily for water from an ecological point of view, has two steel walls enclosing an air cavity between them providing thermal insulation properties that maintain both hot and cold drinks at the desired temperature for a long time.

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Food, glorious food

(on the go)!

Alessi introduced the Food à Porter collection in 2018, but now, new elements have been added to designer Sakura Adachi’s successful offering. Kitchenware International learns more from Alessi’s design manager Carlo Gasparini

Alessi has extended the Food à Porter collection originally designed by Sakura Adachi in 2018 – what new elements have been added?

The Food à Porter collection has been enlarged to include a smaller container called lunch pot, a thermal-insulating bottle and a set of cutlery with a case. Like the previous lunchbox, the new elements are part of a story that is far beyond the simple food storing and carrying.

Talk to us about the actual design of the products – what makes them stand out from other portable offerings on the market?

The overall design of the collection has been inspired by Japanese lacquers and defined through a family of smooth and contemporary shapes that recall fashion accessories. We developed a collection with specific features for several needs, from different food cultures to aesthetics.

Food à Porter also blends in well with your personal look.

What about the portable cutlery set – why was it important to include that in the range and how did you make it userfriendly?

A set of high-quality, stainless steel cutlery completes the series.

Designed according to specific ergonomic needs related to eating out of home and to the Food à Porter containers, the cutlery set is fitted with a practical case that guarantees hygiene and protects from dirtiness before and after use. It is possible to comfortably put the cutlery case inside the lunchbox or use it separately, in fact, it has the features to become a universally usable item.

Are colourways important when it comes to portable products, do you think?

Yes absolutely, a portable product becomes a personal accessory and therefore it becomes part of your personal style.

Fact! Food à Porter now includes a

two-compartment lunch pot in grey, light blue, red, yellow. A travel cutlery set with spoon, fork, knife in 18/10 stainless steel and a double wall thermo insulated bottle in coloured stainless steel coming in grey, light blue, red, yellow.

What is the thinking/ethos behind the entire collection?

The design vision is revealed starting from the name Food à Porter, it ironically refers to the fashion prêt-à-porter and focuses on the relationship between the person and the container, not just between the food and the container. As the designer says, when you’re living a hectic lifestyle, a quality break is essential.

You’ll find Alessi at Ambiente in Hall 4 Stand B11. www.alessi.com

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Trend Colours

Mirage Marine Inspired by the ocean, Bon Centuri’s Mirage Marine 20 cm chef’s knife features a high carbon stainless-steel blade in satin finish and an elegant rounded handle made of solid brass rings and beautifully polished recyclable acrylic resin in three shades of dark blue.

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A blaze of blue

Alessi Bird Kettle Alessi’s Bird Kettle in light blue has a traditional form in a polished steel finish with an ergonomic handle.

This light blue handle is wonderfully accented with burgundy beads on either end that match the birdy cap on the spout. The lid features a round black knob to lift it from the kettle when filling with water. The body has some embossed dots around the base to create a beautiful detailing that gives the kettle an attractive balance and presentation. The focal point to this marvellous kettle is definitely the little moulded bird which pops up once the kettle has boiled to let the steam whistle through the spout. The kettle has been designed for use on all hobs and its magnetic steel base makes it suitable for induction hobs too.

Blue has never been so in vogue thanks to Pantone deeming Classic Blue its colour of the year for 2020. We highlight some true blue kitchen essentials

www.alessi.com

Leo BergHOFF’s Leo bottle opener boasts a blue silicone edge. The opener fits in the palm of your hand and can create the perfect leverage to uncap any kind of bottle with the sturdy stainless-steel construction.

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Scandi Blending natural textures with exceptional design, Amefa’s Scandi range brings classic minimalism into the heart of homes. Built to last, its simplicity belies the precision, skill and quality materials that make up each piece. Inspiration for foodies and classic design aficionados, who know that form and function should always go together. The classic riveted handles, fine taper ground blades and blue pakka wood handles complete the modern classic look.

www.amefa.com

Duero Bergner Europe’s Duero pressure cooker sports enough blue to make it noticed in the kitchen.

The product will be introduced in Carrefour Italy, France and Romania.

www.bergnerhome.com

The Living Collection In a soft pastel shade of blue, the Living collection boasts tea, coffee and sugar canisters to a utensil pot and cookie tin. It also includes a matching stovetop kettle and a stainless-steel dial face scale which can measure up to 300g, perfect for measuring out ingredients.

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Profile Gefu

X-plosive taste Rudolf Schillheim

Gefu is bringing a taste sensation to the kitchen – give a warm welcome the X-Plosion range. Kitchenware International learns more about the exciting new range from managing director Rudolf Schillheim

What makes X-Plosion so different from other salt and pepper mills on the market?

The innovative cyclone spice mills, for start. Cyclone mills crush and grind salt crystals and peppercorns fast, easily and efficiently, while the extra-large cyclone grinding mechanism is made of highperformance ceramics. It is equipped with more gear teeth than any other mill to achieve an unrivalled grinding efficiency that is almost six times higher than the efficiency of standard grinders – with more razorsharp large gear teeth in its upper gear chamber to crush coarse crystals and to crack peppercorns effortlessly and with more fine gear teeth in the lower gear chamber for a more homogeneous grinding result.

We also added a unique external grinding adjustment with up to 16 different grinding degrees from extra fine to very coarse.

Why did Gefu feel the need to create this range? Was there something missing from the market, do you think?

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exciting and constantly growing, and we are confident that our products will add even more spice to it. Of course, there is a lot of competition, but we are sure both retail and its customers will love our unique technical approach, combined with the beautiful design of the entire X-Plosion range.

steel cutting technology diamond laser cut for maximum precision and efficiency. The casings for both the spice mills and the chilli cutter are made from stainless steel and we used the latest anti- fingerprint technology to give our products both a special look and feel and to make them very easy to clean.

How long was X-plosion in the making – from the initial concept through to now?

About two years from the first idea to the finished products. It has been a real challenge to create a truly unique grinding mechanism in this short amount of time and we are very proud of both the engineering and the timeless design of the whole range.

The collection is really quite thorough including a chilli cutter, spice funnel, mortar and salt and spice pots – was it important to GEFU to present a really complete range, outside of just the mills, to retailers? It feels like you have thought of everything!

We are passionate about engineering and design and our mission is to make kitchen tools more efficient, more beautiful and more fun to use. Our motto is ‘discover your culinary artistry’ and we thought it was about time to design a unique spice range for our discerning customers. And, of course, we had to go all the way because we are Gefu, and Gefu doesn’t do half measures.

Tell us more about the construct of the pieces – why did GEFU chose the materials they did?

For our grinding mechanisms we use high-performance ceramics because they are odour- free, tastefree and very durable. This is why Gefu can give a 20-year guarantee.

The chilli cutter is based on our extra-sharp, corrosion-resistant

Who is this collection aimed at?

At retailers who are looking for innovative products for a rapidly growing market. At everybody who loves food and cooking, and also timeless design. At everybody who wants to experience the pure power of aromas and spices on many levels – spices will release more flavour, herbs will keep their fragrant aromas for longer and hot chilli will taste better than ever.

See Gefu at Ambiente in Hall 3.1 Stand C50. www.gefu.com

Mill Base

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We are passionate about engineering and design and our mission is to make kitchen tools more efficient, more beautiful and more fun to use

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Meet the X-plosion family Chilli X-Plosion: Some like it hot! The stylish X-plosion chilli cutter sets off a real explosion of intense heat and exotic flavours. Its extrasharp diamond laser cut blade cuts the chilli into especially uniform slices, making it easier to precisely adjust the amount you add – from mildly spicy to burning hot. It boasts and easy-refill spice chamber, airtight lid to optimally seal in aroma and protect against moisture along with high-grade stainless steel with black surface finish.

Chili X-plosion

Sallt/Pepper Mill: The elegant, matte black classic design of Salt or Pepper Mill Flavio gives the mill an especially stylish look to complement the fully adjustable, high-quality ceramic mechanism which grinds salt crystals or peppercorns effortlessly and evenly. Simply impressive, impressively simple, the mill includes a fully adjustable, high-quality ceramic grinder, an S and P nut, an easy-refill spice chamber and of course, it comes in high-grade stainless steel / ceramic / plastic / aluminium.

Salt & Spice Pot: This versatile stoneware pot from the Salt and Spice Pot X-Plosion design series keeps spices, fragrant herbs or tasty dips fresh and preserves their full taste as if they were locked in a flavour-protecting safe. Also perfect for serving and seasoning at the table. It includes a wooden spoon, airtight lid to optimally seal in aroma and protect against moisture and comes in stoneware / highgrade stainless steel / acacia.

Mill Base: High-quality acacia combined with a stainless steel cuff make the attractive Mill Base the perfect platform to present X-Plosion seasoning products in the kitchen and at the table. It can be individually filled, has a stylish appearance and keeps your worktops and tablecloths clean. The base is perfect for X-Plosion mills in size M, and the and spice pot. It comes in acacia / high-grade stainless steel with black surface finish.

Salt/Pepper Mill

Salt & Spice Pot

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Viewpoints

The big issues Key players in the global kitchenware industry give us their views on important issues Brian Walmsley, commercial lead, EKO Home

EKO Home on… which colourways are going to be big in 2020 and beyond.

Iwan Reusken, sales director, Amefa

Amefa on… what is trending in kitchenware.

“At Amefa we see two major trends currently dominating kitchenware – compact and multifunctional knife blocks, as well as coloured knife handles.

Nowadays, there are more electrical appliances on kitchen counters and when people are looking for a new knife block the size of the block really matters. With our knife brand Richardson Sheffield we have developed several compact blocks such as the Scandi 5-piece knife block. In addition to its compact size, this knife block was recently proclaimed by the BBC as the most stylish knife block. For Richardson Sheffield we have also developed a multifunctional knife block, called Velocity, with a built-in sharpener. This sharpening system limits the space needed to store extra tools in the kitchen.

The second major trend of coloured knife handles has also been embraced by our customers, which caused the development of a knife block with green handles called Fusion Green and a knife set with blue handles called Scandi Blue. The combination of products trending in the kitchen and the trending colourways are a great influence on our product development and we are excited to display these new products at Ambiente.”

Amefa on… the biggest challenges facing the kitchenware industry.

“The increasing food safety regulations and the engagement of retailers on this subject is an occurrence everyone in the industry is facing. However, the difficulty lays in the different standards per country and even per business partner. As an international company we want to meet the food safety regulation, unfortunately with the diverse standards on a local level this is becoming more time consuming than in the past.”

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“We are seeing interest in our coloured bins… especially the blue, which ties in with Pantone Colour of the Year. Copper is popular for our bins in living rooms as metallics continue to be popular in these areas of the home, and it transforms the humble bin into a feature.”

Eko Home on… what is trending in kitchenware.

“There is an increasing demand for bins that offer recycling, and also for products that can be recycled at end of life.”

Bergner Europe on… what is

trending in kitchenware.

“Healthy eating is still number one, but recently we’ve experienced an incredible exponential growth in green consumerism. From no-plastic use in packaging to energy saving products, millennials are regularly considered to be the ones driving the sustainable movement with their lifestyle and behavioral changes.

Often coined the Green Generation, we noted the appeal and opportunity in these changes.”

Sergio Leza, brand communication manager, Bergner Europe

Seeba on… which colourways are

going to be big in 2020 and beyond.

“The current trade in stainless steel cutlery is to go for variety & colour shades. The pick of these are silver, copper, black, gold and champagne, generally in glossy coat but sometimes in satin finishes also.”

Seeba on… the biggest challenges facing the kitchenware industry.

“The biggest challenge for the kitchenware industry is to create multi-utility, space-saving, meal prep tools which help with healthy eating at home.”

Anand Baldawa, CEO, Seeba Group of Companies

KitchenCraft on… the biggest challenge facing the

kitchenware industry.

“For retailers it is a challenge how to tackle the knife and cutting category. As an essential kitchen category, suppliers have a responsibility to develop products which perhaps cannot resolve the social issue but can work to ameliorate them. KitchenCraft will be launching a range of tipless knives in the MasterClass brand as a result. The design ensures the tips of the knives don’t pierce but retain sharpness along the cutting blade for everyday cutting and prep tasks.”

KitchenCraft on… what is trending in kitchenware.

“Sustainability is a huge movement within the home encompassing everything from storage to items for everyday use. Consumers are wanting to transition and driving change from plastic goods to more eco-friendly solutions.

Our Natural Elements range is going from strength-tostrength with approximately twenty new products being launched at the spring shows, based purely on consumer demand for those individual lines. These include lunch wraps, compostable freezer bags as consumers fall in love with their freezer again to avoid fresh food waste and a number of food prep and storage items.”

Claire Budgen, marketing director, KitchenCraft

Alex Frubel, general manager, Tramontina UK

Tramontina on… the

biggest challenges facing the kitchenware industry.

“Apart from the difficulties presented due to the economic and political climate I would probably say knife crime is one of the down sides of the year, especially given that the situation seems to be so misinterpreted. The reasons for these awful crimes are not because someone can go into a shop and purchase a knife – it goes much deeper than that, however, retailers are suffering, having to step down with this category and invest in amendments for their system (especially online). This has affected sales significantly.”

Tramontina on… what

is trending in kitchenware.

“We are seeing a growth in steak

knives sales, which may seem contradictory to the increase in vegan and vegetarian food, however we put this down to the fact that for those who do eat meat, they appreciate the quality of our product and for those who don’t eat meat our knives are just as good for use with the best nut roast or vegan burger! We are also doing very well with our new storageware and kitchen utensils, both of which offer space saving elements which is essential when space is of a premium.

Our new coffee and tea items are also doing well following the general trend for an increase in tea and coffee consumption and the increasing varieties available.”

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Retail Trevor Mottram

Living and b cookware Trevor Mottram is a proper shop. A proper, proper cookshop. Stocked high with quality brands and owned by Sarah Wood who lives and breathes cookware, this is a place, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, to visit if you know and love cooking. They’re ahead of the curve on most things – having already stocked bees wraps for six years, for example – and customers travel from France and Belgium to buy their cookware. In her own words, Sarah tells Kitchenware International what sells well in this 44-year-old cookshop “Trevor Mottram Ltd was opened on December 7, 1975. By, you guessed it, Trevor Mottram – he was my uncle and an interior designer. The shop originally looked like, and took inspiration from, The Elizabeth David store in Covent Garden.

My husband and I moved to the area in 1996 and Trevor and his wife Wendy wanted to retire to France, we agreed to buy the shop, but then I found out I was pregnant! That delayed things a little. I took over running of the

shop in September 1998, when my son was nine months old, and we completed the sale in the following April.

We have a very simple ethos – black, white, steel or wood and only useful items. This has had to change a little over the years, but we are not huge gadget fans.

We’ve had a fabulous Christmas period with really good quality knives and saucepans being our main customer spend. We have sold more knives this year than for about 15 years!

Our customers are very varied

Sarah says…

and travel – we do have regular customers from Belgium and France who visit three or four times a year. We have lots of men come into the shop who take their cooking very seriously and while they may not cook during the week, they do all the entertaining cooking. Bakers too, and now it is great to see women coming in with their children who remember coming in with their mothers, so many generations of one family.

We sell several different

ranges of saucepans, three ranges of SCANPAN, Pentole, Cristel, Swift, Ruffoni Copper and Heston Blumenthal.

In knives we are selling more Japanese knives than before such as Kai Shun and Miyabi plus four ranges of Wusthof, Global, Robert Welch, Sabatier and Victorinox.

Bakeware is a large part of our store too, with many ranges and price points. We sell glasses too mainly Schott, Rosenthal and La Rochere.

“Sustainability is obviously huge right now, but we have been selling bees wax wraps for six years and paper straws. I am probably just as concerned about miles travelled by a product as what the product is made from. Our cast iron is always French, our copper European.” Sarah Wood, owner, Trevor Mottram 26 KITCHENWARE INTERNATIONAL

12,000

the number of items Trevor Mottram stocks in just 1,000 sq feet of shop floor!

breathing Fact! Trevor Mottram, whose

name is above the store, was an interior designer who established his own cookware shop in 1975.

Most of our China is French from Pillyvuyt and Jars, and the majority of our cutlery is from Pinti in Italy.

Over the last 44 years we have developed great relationships with our suppliers and are lucky to have been able to get many custom items made for clients, and have our textiles own branded.

Sustainability is obviously huge right now, but we have been selling bees wax wraps for six years and paper straws. I am probably just as concerned about miles travelled by a product as what the product is made from. Our cast iron is always French, our copper European. Whilst we do stock Lock&Lock eco range, most of our plastic storage is from Rosti and made in Holland.

Our customers are very on top of eco products and are delighted to see how many we have. We’ve been using reusable bags for 18 years and recycle all our waste. In the shop we have never had to purchase any

packing materials as we save and reuse everything from our suppliers.

The layout of our shop is quirky to say the least – we are a little over 1,000 sq feet and have approximately 12, 000 items!

We have nearly 3,000sq feet of storage – which we use to its max, especially at Christmas. We still manage to squeeze the odd in-store demonstration in too.

I am very lucky to have fantastic staff – there aren’t many of us, but the newest member has been with me for over 13 years. The customer service is excellent, we hope, and it is always lovely to be able to greet a customer by their name – because they are in a lot but also because the staff remember them and their previous purchases.

We are currently not online but have taken the plunge for an integrated stock system we’ve managed for 44 years without one, but we need it to go online – so that’s my project for the year.”

Good to know When it comes to saucepans, Trevor Mottram stocks brands such as SCANPAN, Pentole, Cristel, Swift, Ruffoni Copper and Heston Blumenthal. Knife brands, meanwhile, include Kai Shun and Miyabi plus four ranges of Wusthof, Global, Robert Welch, Sabatier and Victorinox.

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Stellar Triply

New Products

Stellar has introduced Triply, a range it says is its “most premium” yet.

The company credits multi-layering technology with creating optimum cooking results.

Stainless steel protects aluminium on both sides, creating a seal allowing the unity of both metals to work in harmony to make cooking a delight. The range is crafted to allow heat radiate throughout the pan rather than just the base. Stellar say all of the products in the Triply range are extremely durable and even offer a lifetime guarantee.

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Ultimate Carbon The Samuel Groves Ultimate Carbon pans are formed by pressure (not cast) to create a virtually impenetrable pan, which then goes through a further “under wraps” treatment which makes an inherent change to the pan’s composition, to create a sealed low maintenance pan, which doesn’t require constant seasoning and that will not rust.

Furthermore, it can be deep cleaned in a dishwasher, however the best results are achieved by allowing the patina and seasoning to develop nonstick properties over time. The more you use your Ultimate Carbon cookware the better it gets.

www.samuelgroves.com

Focus on…

new products With an avalanche of new products launching in time for the global trade shows, we highlight a few which are set to make an impact

Downdraft Berghoffworldwide.com Downdraft from BergHOFF is a brand new cookware range designed for all cooktops, cooker hoods and downdraft exhaust systems. These pots and pans ensure a controlled steam release and direct the steam from inside the pot directly to the exhaust fan.

The pots and pans come with a matching glass lid that has integrated air ducts in its silicone rim to stimulate the air flow. The lid can either be used to close off the pot in order to speed up the heating process, create a low pressure cooker and preserve the heat and flavours in the pot during cooking, or, when rotated 180 degrees, to let the air escape and guide the steam from inside the pot directly towards the downdraft vent.

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Velocity This 5-piece knife block from Amefa comes with its own sharpener. The use of strong materials and the integrated sharpener make this a real kitchen hero. It has all the knives needed to prepare food effortlessly, designed with a red and black full tang riveted handle. The sleek rubberwood block is tilted for an optimal user-friendly sharpening experience.

www.amefa.co.uk

England Good design comes with a wealth of ideas. New products have a platform. The Ambiente consumer goods trade fair offers the most attractive prospects anywhere in the world and is the numberone global marketplace for table, kitchen and household.

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Show Preview Ambiente

Kitchenware is calling This February, the kitchenware industry will showcase its newest launches at Ambiente 2020 – we learn more from Thomas Kastl, director of dining, Ambiente

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lobal kitchenware buyers are preparing to descend on one of the most crucial fairs of the yearly buying calendar – Ambiente 2020.

World-class exhibitors will display their latest launches, designed to make life in the most used room of the home just that little bit easier.

Buyers, meanwhile, will have their choice of some of the most innovative and forwardthinking designs. “ Two of this year’s returning kitchenware exhibitors will be the Korean slow juicer brand Hurom and the traditional German brand Cloer in Hall 3,” Thomas Kastl, director, dining, Ambiente, tells us.

Hall 3, he says, is the place to be for buyers looking to source small electrical gadgets and small kitchen appliances.

“Innovations around coffee as a super trend will be showcased by the traditional German company Melitta at its Ambiente dé but in Hall 4.0,” he adds.

By their very nature, exhibitions are all about showcasing the new, so what 'new' should buyers look out for at Ambiente? We posed the question to Thomas. “ The new HoReCa Hall 6.0 makes Ambiente 2020 an absolute must for all major global decision-makers in the hotel and catering industry.

For a growing number of people, hotels are now turning into temporary homes several times a year.

And gastronomically, the world is getting smaller too, particularly when you consider the vibrant hospitality market.

When the new HoReCa hall opens its doors for the first time at Ambiente 2020, its unprecedented front-of-house diversity will provide vital answers to the hospitality trends of tomorrow. The expansion of Ambiente’s front-of-house expertise has prompted a large number of established Ambiente exhibitors to change to the new HoReCa hotspot or to set up a second stand there.”

Thomas also highlights other top tips for kitchenware’s most involved

Look out for…

Good to know!

For a direct connection between Hall 3 and Hall 12, there is the Kitchen & Houseware Express – a free-of-charge shuttle service, available from the west side of Hall 12 and the northeast side of Hall 3.0 North East. buyers – Global Sourcing in Hall 10 – aimed at highvolume trade buyers in the dining segment, focusing on table, kitchen and houseware.

The latest kitchen and household utensils as chosen by London-based industrial designer Sebastian Bergne. The Solutions 2020 exhibit will be in the foyer of Hall 4.0.

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4,460

the number of exhibitors from over 90 countries at Ambiente 2020

Hall 3, however, is where Thomas recommends you start. "For kitchenware buyers, Hall 3 is an excellent starting point. Right at the heart of the latest trends a range of exhibitors such as Kitchen Aid, Smeg and Vitamix as well as leading German brands such as Fissler, Rö sle, WMF and Zwilling will be presenting their latest product highlights here. Another top tip is Hall 12.0 at Ambiente providing the overall framework for smart storage solutions in the kitchen. Hall 12.0 will include brands such as Lock&Lock, Sistema and Alfi, featuring

BPA-free mugs, perfect combinations of boxes for each person’s individual office lunch and ready-togo solutions for increasingly mindful forms of nutrition.

Visitors can also look forward to a wide range of weighing and measuring tools, silicon bakeware and even more storage products – offered by brands such as Curver, Fackelmann, Metaltex and TFA Dostmann.”

Visit https://ambiente. messefrankfurt.com to plan your entire trip to Ambiente 2020.

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Coffee powerhouse Melitta will make their Ambiente début in Hall 4.0.

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BergHOFF Hall 3.1 stand E81 Amongst its many new launches, BergHOFF will be introducing Leo – a range of eco-friendly on-the-go products at Ambiente 2020.

The convenient bottles, bowls and accessory products are all made of high-quality materials and are 100 per cent recyclable.

The BergHOFF designers kept everyone’s needs in mind when creating these sustainable products.

In addition to the kids’ lunch set, water bottle and insulated bottle, the range includes, for instance, a practical water bottle in pink and grey and an insulated stainless-steel bottle with caps in different colours so that men and women can easily choose the colour they prefer. For those who want to enjoy a tea on the go there’s the new tea infuser travel flask, while the more sporty types are provided with a convenient shaker bottle with an ergonomic flip cap.

On top of the various bottles, the eco-range includes a salad bowl with removable inlays and a versatile bowl set which can be used to serve, store and transport various kinds of food in different-sized portions.

By launching this new range of trendy on-the-go items BergHOFF are convinced they can both encourage responsible consumption to protect our planet for future generations and contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

www.berghoffworldwide.com

Captivate Brands Hall 1.2 stand E07

Amefa Hall 3.1 stand F11 Hall 6 stand D01 With two stands, Amefa will present all its brands and latest trend-driven product launches at Ambiente 2020.

The finest assortment of the main cutlery brand Amefa will be shown, but also the brands Richardson Sheffield, Sabatier, Cuisinox, Lou Laguiole, Paul Wirtz and Couzon are well represented serving both the tableware and the kitchenware segments.

Amefa offers a wide range of styles: from modern to traditional designs and from low-to-high-priced segments. For Amefa’s newest products the focus is on the use of interesting colours, on-trend decorations and functionality. The stand will visualize the trends for spring/summer 2020 that Amefa has focused on, as well as the regular assortment of all the brands. For the first time this year Amefa will also be present with a second stand at the HoReCa hall to give a special attention to the wide range of our food service assortment.

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Captivate Brands’ core ethos is to offer brands and products which are original, stylish and give optimum practicality and durability.

From UK-designed contemporary ranges like Artisan St. tabletop and Venn kitchenware to the more traditional Bakehouse & Co professional bakeware and Kitchen Pantry baking, making and preserving lines. All Captivate Brands’ ranges are available as individual pieces rather than boxed sets, perfect for mix and match and focused gifting. Pictured is Venn which is a range of multifunctional kitchenware with an emphasis on space-saving, an increasingly important consumer demand – many of the pieces stack and store or fold away. From the gifting point-of-view, Venn has different combinations of essential kitchen tools & gadgets – from utensils, measuring spoons & jugs and scales to the spacesaving collapsible knife block set, chopping boards and cookbook stand. All in a choice of four colours – red, green, blue or grey.

www.captivatebrands.com

Did you know?

Bergner Europe’s kitchenware brand portfolio includes; Bergner, Masterpro, Infinity Chefs and San Ignacio and features over 1,000 new SKUs per year with over 15,000 items altogether.

Bergner Europe Hall 3.0 stand D51

Cole and Mason Hall 1.2 stand J50 Cole & Mason, the iconic British mills and seasoning brand which is part of the DKB Household group (alongside Zyliss, Ken Hom and Jamie Oliver), celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019 and has added to the wealth of new product development for 2020!

Continuing with the roll-out of its new enhanced Precision+ grinding mechanism, the collection comprises eight new designs of mill and an oil & vinegar set. The best-seller Derwent mill celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and to honour that Cole & Mason is launching two new colours and celebratory packaging, based on the new Gourmet Precision+ pack style.

The colour finishes – Matt Gold (pictured) and Titanium – will add to the gift proposition of the Derwent.

www.coleandmason.com

GEFU Hall 3.1 stand C50

GEFU will present at Ambiente 2020 with a host of new and exciting products. From X-Plosion, their must-see range of salt, pepper and spice mills to lots more.

X-Plosion products are perfect to release pure aromapower from salt, pepper, spices and herbs. The complete range includes a series of exciting new designer mills, a chilli cutter, beautiful small containers and an elegant mortar made from black granite. They will also present Matteo, a thermal mugs which keeps coffee and tea nice and hot for up to four hours, or water and juice refreshingly cold for up to eight hours. With a practical push-button closure, it is 100 per cent leak-proof. Another new launch is Enviro which has everything you need to enjoy lunch on-the-go in the classroom, office or on trips: a practical box, an airtight aroma-seal lid and even a complete set of cutlery. Enviro is also microwave-safe, so you can heat healthy home-cooked food quickly and directly and includes a three-piece cutlery set and elastic strap to attach the cutlery to the box. These are just some of the great products you will find on the GEFU stand, make sure to visit them at Ambiente.

www.gefu.com

Live cooking on the Bergner Europe stand is sure to attract attention at Ambiente 2020, that and their top quality product range.

The company’s kitchenware brands portfolio includes Bergner, Masterpro, Infinity Chefs and San Ignacio and features over 1,000 new SKUs per year with over 15,000 items altogether.

Bergner serves solutions to clients thanks to its unique working method based in 360º business support. Its focus is on the consumer, a business model based in its regions-channels-categories matrix and its high skilled motivated team. Product development is influenced by input from The Cook & Chef Institute Foundation, a collaboration between Bergner and more than 100 leading chefs and sommeliers from over 60 different nationalities and 20 Culinary Centers spread all over the world.

This collaboration enables them to develop innovative coatings, better heat diffusors and the perfect combination between design and ergonomics in its products without diminishing its main goal which is to contribute to the improvement on culinary art, better nutrition, health and welfare.

www.bergnerhome.com

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Show Preview Ambiente

SCANPAN Hall 3.1, stand B60 SCANPAN will present their range of Classic and Classic Steel kitchen knives at Ambiente 2020.

In recent impartial standard CATRA tests, the knives achieved the highest possible rating – excellent.

In addition, the knives are not only razor sharp when they are brand new. They also stay sharp for a remarkably long time.

This impressive result is the culmination of the implementation of the latest technology and the skilled work done by specially trained staff.

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.

Mikasa

www.scanpan.eu

Hall 1.1 stand A33-B35 Inspired by Japanese design, cuisine and culture, Satori from Mikasa is designed to embrace an increased demand for Oriental cooking, a trend destined to become even greater with Japan hosting the Olympics in the summer. Set against a background of deep indigo blue and white with gold edge detailing, Satori features an embossed Seigaiha wave pattern, the Japanese sign for good luck, energy and happiness. The collection includes dinner and side plates, bowls, rice spoons, serveware, teapot, cups and sake cups and, together with the World of Flavours collection, offers an unrivalled choice for global cuisine prep, cooking and serving.

www.kitchencraft.co.uk

Taylor Hall 1.1 stand A33-B35 Renowned for innovation and precision, Taylor, the number one weighing and measuring brand in the United States, is now available from KitchenCraft and will be presented on their stand at Ambiente.

Exceptional features and innovation prevail across all weighing and measuring products, including touchless tare technology where a wave-over sensor allows you to effortlessly return weighing scales to zero without touching them. KitchenCraft are proud to be working in collaboration with two Michelin Star chef Michel Roux Jr., who has tried, tested and endorsed Taylor scales, timers and thermometers.

www.kitchencraft.co.uk

La Cafetière Hall 1.1 stand A33-B35 La Cafetière’s Barcelona Coffee for One will be showcased at Ambiente, an addition to the Barcelona collection. Embracing the rich colours, cool style and laid back nature of its namesake, the Barcelona collection can be coordinated in one burst of colour or be mixed and matched for a more personalised look.

New to the collection for SS20, and set to be unveiled at the spring shows, is the new ceramic 400ml Coffee for One, comprising ceramic cafetière with stainless steel plunger sat atop a 250ml mug. Available in the same four colours as the rest of the collection – plum, mustard, retro blue and cool grey.

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Smidge Hall 1.2 stand D73 Smidge will be at Ambiente with a host of new products.

The Bristol, UK-based brand, was created with the intention to tackle the widespread problem the world has today: plastic pollution. Smidge is launching new products including jug and cup sets, beeswax wraps, lunchboxes (stainless-steel and natural collection material) and a large version of its leak-proof travel cup. Smidge lunch boxes come in the stainless steel in three sizes and are ideal for those that enjoy simplicity combined with functionality.

They are oven and freezer safe, alongside being completely leak proof. For those who like some colour to brighten up their days, Smidge have also designed colourful lunch boxes which are made in their unique natural formulation.

Made completely from natural materials, the lunch boxes are also 100 per cent biodegradable.

www.wearesmidge.com

Robert Welch Designs Hall 4 stand E55 This year’s theme at Ambiente for Robert Welch Designs is Form and Texture – their stand will feature a unique wall-art installation that includes a shoal of forks in an underwater scene.

The Robert Welch Designs team will be awarded a world-renowned German Design Award for the Radford Collection at Ambiente and among the many products on display, there will be new additions to the Radford Collection – taking it to over 70 pieces. New cutlery ranges include Quinton, a bold statement and distinctive form, and Skye, with a planished, textured finish.

www.robertwelch.com

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the number of pieces in Robert Welch’s Radford Collection

Lumenflon Hall 3.0 stand C01 Italian cookware brand Lumenflon will be at Ambiente with their versatile and extremely useable range of cookware solutions for the home. Take Eletta for example, this modern range – available for all hobs, including induction – has been designed for cooks looking for style and substance.

The range’s non-stick coating Peek by Greblon offers long life and resistance to scratches. See Eletta and more of Lumenflon’s top ranges at Ambiente.

www.lumenflon.com

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Show Preview Ambiente

Stelton

Hall 4.0 stand C10 Stelton will bring new SS 2020 collections to Ambiente. Amongst a host of new ranges will be the EM77 vacuum jug with unique rocker stopper which was created by Erik Magnussen in 1977 and has adorned coffee tables all over the world. With over 17 million vacuum jugs sold in over 60 different colours, the design classic is one of Stelton’s all-time best-selling designs. The colours for the SS20 season are saffron, lemon and apple green – a strong orange, a light yellow and a bright green colour. Apart from the unique rocker stopper, you also get a screw top, making it easy to bring the jug with you. If it is warm outside, the EM77 can be used for both cold and hot drinks. With its glass interior, the vacuum jug has an insulating ability that lets the liquid stay cold or hot for many hours.

Tramontina

www.stelton.com

Hall 3.1 stand C60 Tramontina is about to launch an incredibly diverse range of products at Ambiente, with a host of new categories covered.

Designed to meet consumer demand with regard to materials, size, shapes and colour, new introductions to the popular Vermont bakeware range will include several cake moulds including a 3-piece set with removable base and a savarin style mould, as well as tart moulds, including a 6-piece mini tart mould set. This nonstick coated aluminium range not only offers versatility but also adds a touch of style to the kitchen with on-trend colouring of brown outer and burnished bronze interior.

Meanwhile, Trento is a new enamelled cast iron cookware collection with lots of features, as well as stylish good looks, set to create something of a wow factor in the kitchen! Six items make up the collection – two fry pans, two casserole dishes, a shallow casserole and a Wok. All have lids with the exception of the fry pans.

New Purezza glass storageware is not only highly practical but also very stylish with three different sizes of containers which can be neatly stacked on top of each other where space is of a premium. The glass containers allow for the contents to be easily identified and plastic vacuum lids ensure the tightest of seals to keep contents fresher for longer. Available gift boxed as a set of three or gift boxed individually.

Don’t forget, of course, the company’s core Churrasco concept comprising an amazing choice of steak knives and forks, carving sets and other essential kit for fun, authentic barbecuing as we look forward to the warmer outdoor dining season.

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Stellar Hall 3 stand C35 Stellar is introducing cookwear which it calls “its most premium range yet”, at Ambiente.

Stellar Triply is unique when compared to other products due to the multi layering technology which allow you to achieve optimum cooking results. Stainless steel guard the aluminium on both sides, creating a seal allowing the unity of both metals to work in harmony to make cooking a delight. See Triply and other ranges at Ambiente.

www.horwood.co.uk

Show Preview Chicago

The inspiration game

What: The Inspired Home Show Where: McCormick Place, Chicago When: March 14-17, 2020

Chicago plays host to The Inspired Home Show in March and kitchenware buyers are well catered for at this newly-renamed show which holds retail at its heart

Must visit!

The IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design display moves to the Grand Concourse Lobby in the North Building near the Discover Design Gallery. The display will feature the five finalists in each of the 14 categories judged.

New this year, Sustainability, has been added to the categories.

Another change sees the IHA Global Innovations Awards (gia) for Retail Excellence display move to the Grand Concourse Bridge. The national winners will be featured on banners hanging across the bridge and in individual displays throughout the walkway. The displays will also designate the Global Honorees when they are announced at the gia gala dinner on March 14. And finally, the IHA Student Design Competition display also moves to the Grand Concourse Lobby, new for 2020 it will become part of the gia programme.

The winning students also will be recognised at the gia dinner along with the product, retail and booth excellence honorees.

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rom March 14 to 17, McCormick Place plays host to The Inspired Home Show organised

by IHA’s Global home and Housewares Market.

Formerly known as the International Home + Housewares Show, 2020 sees a new-look show with some new locations to boot.

Explaining the name change, organisers said “consumers want homes that reflect their personality, so retailers must inspire lifestyles.

With that in mind, the International Home + Housewares Show has been reimagined as The Inspired Home Show with new features and experiences added that will help you capture your customers’ imagination and earn their loyalty. In addition to more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing thousands of new products for all areas of the home, the show offers visitors education and insight into business practices and trends that are shaping the industry.”

As part of the “newness” at the show, several displays will be moving to new homes in the Grand Concourse and the North Building.

Take the Pantone ColorWatch exhibit, for example, this will be located on Level 2.5 of the Grand Concourse, allowing attendees to view the display on their way to the exhibit halls. ColorWatch will feature vignettes in eight palettes

representing the strongest home furnishing trends for 2021.

The 2020 show has been divided into six sectors – most important to Kitchenware International readers is dine and décor within which sits several sub-sectors such as cook and bakeware, kitchen accents, kitchen essentials, tableware, home décor and cooking theatre. You can expect to find exhibitors such as WMF, BergHOFF, Le Creuset, ScanPan, Gibson USA and many more.

One aspect of this year’s show is a focus on connecting buyers with the myriad of new products on display – with that in mind, organisers have created a space for new product showcases which feature hundreds of innovative, new products from each show expo – they are must-visit destinations for all buyers.

Inside the Buyers Clubs in each hall, buyers can scan products of interest and receive a printout with detailed information. After the show, buyers will receive an e-mail containing a link to a list of the products scanned for easy follow-up.

Retail has always played a central role at The Inspired Home Show and organisers have long been commited to celebrating global retail endevours. Excellence in housewares retailing is an important focus at the show and the world’s most innovative and creative home and housewares retailers will be honoured at the 20th annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) programme. Thirty-two winners from thirty-one countries will be celebrated at a gala dinner during the show. The gia program was created by the IHA and The Inspired Home Show to foster innovation and excellence in home and housewares retailing throughout the world.

Since the launch of gia in 2000, there have been more than 460 gia retail award winners, from 48 countries on six continents.

Kitchenware International are honoured to nominate Ukrainian retailer Promenu who will join us in Chicago to learn if they are one of the five gia global honorees. www.theinspiredhomeshow.com

Fact!

The new exhibitor preview – held just before the show opens on Saturday morning from 8am to 10am – features 90 new-to-the-show exhibitors. The exhibitors at the new exhibitor preview represent most show categories, displaying their new products.

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www.cristel.com Find us on Ambiente fair in February, HALL 3.1 stand C80

Show Preview Chicago

SCANPAN Booth S3828 With years of experience crafting top quality kitchenware products and boasting sustainability at its heart, Danish company SCANPAN is a must-visit at any trade show. From classic knives to new additions to its TechnIQ range, the team has a lot to talk about at The Inspired Home Show. See them on booth S3828.

52,000

www.scanpan.eu

the number of visitors expected at The Inspired Home Show

Bergner Europe Booth S4213 Bergner Europe will be at Chicago showcasing fresh, innovative and technically advanced kitchenware and homeware collections.

Product development is influenced by input from The Cook & Chef Institute Foundation, a collaboration between Bergner and more than 100 leading chefs and sommeliers from over 60 different nationalities and 20 Culinary Centers spread all over the world. This collaboration enables them to develop innovative coatings, better heat diffusors and the perfect combination between design and ergonomics in our products without diminishing our main goal which is to contribute to the improvement on culinary art, better nutrition, health and welfare.

www.bergnerhome.com

Gefu Booth N7908 Gefu are exploding into the 2020 show season with X-Plosion, a unique range of spice mills and spice tools, brand new sustainable products and exciting sales promotions for trade partners.

Gefuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new range of products are made from high quality materials to increase their durability and the longevity. They can be used for many years, they will help to reduce plastic waste and are therefore much more environmentally friendly than single use products.

www.gefu.com

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Amefa S1032 At the Inspired Home Show in Chicago this March, Amefa will show its brands Amefa and Richardson Sheffield.

Visitors of the booth can find the latest trends and inspiration for creative cooking ánd delicious dining.

Presented at the stand will be its new collection; which includes the new additions to their assortment, limited editions and must-have promotions in cutlery, kitchen knives and steak knives. Today, Amefa is a company that constantly innovates and develops products that have both strong aesthetic appeal and ergonomic functionality.

To learn more about the products and services of Amefa while launching in the US market visit booth S1032.

BergHOFF Booth S2404 www.berghoffworldwide.com

www.amefa.com

Gibson Overseas Booth S103, S110, S201, S210, S213, S408 Gibson is proud to present its 2020 vision at Chicago. They will be showcasing exciting, new collections and updates of old favourites with a couple of surprises in store.

This year has seen Chrissy Teigen explode in popularity.

Named AdWeek’s 2019 Brand Visionary, her millions of followers and numerous front covers have cemented her as a leading influencer in our market today. Developed at Gibson, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, is now expanding into other retailers who eagerly await her products’ arrival.

Her “My Go To” collection, including a serrated santoku knife and enameled cast iron cookware, provides a fresh take on kitchen staples. Gibson will also be showcasing new ranges from the iconic Laurie Gates, as well as new designs from our Ultra, Elite, and Home labels.

Laurie Gates is bringing global fusion to hand-painted dinnerware, borrowing patterns from across North Africa and the Mediterranean that are just made for mixing and matching. Opal tempered glass from Ultra, reactive glaze from Elite, and embossed stoneware from Home cover dinnerware options at any price point.

www.gibsonusa.com

BergHOFF will showcase their range of cookware at Chicago – expect to see a host of new products, including the new cookware range Downdraft which is a perfect fit for all cooktops, cooker hoods and downdraft exhaust systems. These pots and pans ensure a controlled steam release and direct the steam from inside the pot directly to the exhaust fan. This not only eliminates any lingering odours but also minimizes heat loss for energy-efficient cooking.

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What is Challenge 25?

In Focus

Challenge 25 started as a retailing strategy in the UK that encourages anyone who is over 18 but looks under 25 to carry acceptable ID (a card bearing the PASS hologram, a photographic driving license or a passport) if they wish to buy alcohol. It has proven successful both in terms of awareness among young people and as an aid to retail staff involved in the sale of age-sensitive products.

Challenge 25 UK retailers set to benefit from BHETA work on Challenge 25 initiative

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he British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is to provide a suite of officially sanctioned Challenge 25 artwork for suppliers, retailers and delivery companies.

The artwork has been created for everyone involved in the legitimate supply of age-restricted bladed items, such as kitchen knives and DIY and garden tools.

Additonally, it all been approved by The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), which created the original Challenge 25 concept for use in the retail of alcoholic drinks, and the Met Police’s Knife Crime Steering Group.

BHETA’s move comes ahead of the forthcoming new Offensive Weapons Act and aims to make it easier for the industry to comply with the new rules and uphold the age restrictions which apply, while safeguarding legitimate purchase of affected products.

The Challenge 25 collateral, which is available through the trade association’s member services team includes artwork for labels, posters, shelf barkers and badges for use in the retail environment and, for the first time, artwork for supplier packaging and labels for outer cartons used in home delivery. The Challenge 25 message displayed in red and black makes it clear that under 25s must now expect to be challenged to prove their age.

Did you know?

BHETA has been working with Scotland Yard on Challenge 25 since summer 2019.

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The BHETA, which represents many of the leading UK suppliers of housewares, home improvement and garden products created a consultative taskforce comprising most of the top retailers and suppliers of bladed items, following lobbying initiatives in 2018. The taskforce objective is to promote and enable safe and responsible retailing in the sector and its remit covers product design, packaging, instore security, merchandising and checkout procedure, consumer education and staff training.

Participants in the BHETA campaign include John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Dunelm, Steamer Trading, T K Maxx, Elys of Wimbledon, Harts of Stur, Taylor’s Eye Witness, Amefa, Fiskars, Meyer, Haus, Burton McCall, Kuhn Rikon, Rayware and Robert Welch.

For more information about BHETA lobbying, Challenge 25 and the BHETA responsible knife retailing campaign, contact the Member Services Team on 0121 237 1130 or visit the BHETA website www.bheta.co.uk.

“The original Challenge 25 concept was all about making instore enforcement of age restriction easier for retail staff and this remains a really important objective.

BHETA has extended the initiative, however, to include supplier packaging for the first time and to include labels for outer packaging to remind delivery companies of their age restriction responsibilities regarding parcels.”

BHETA’s marketing manager, Stephen Richardson who has led BHETA’s dialogue with both the WSTA and the Metropolitan Police to ensure not only the extension of Challenge 25, but also that the graphics are consistent industry-wide.

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“Smidge are exhibiting at Spring Fair in Hall 8 Stand 8A40-B41”

Show Preview Spring Fair

Hello new!

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With a newly re-edited show floor, there is plenty for kitchenware buyers to get excited about at Spring Fair 2020 ll about new!

Spring Fair 2020 really is all about new.

Birmingham’s NEC will be transformed into a veritable mecca for kitchenware buyers with an exciting new show floor offering a host of top-class exhibitors.

Hall 8 is where you will find many of the must-visit exhibitors for kitchenware visitors with 16 different product sectors to explore at the re-edited show – cook and dine, gift, fashion, beauty and wellbeing, greetings and stationery, floral, Christmas, party, retail solutions, play and tech, living, accents & décor, everyday, sourcing, glee, the summerhouse, jewellery and watches.

Organisers say they have created a “seemless shopping experience that’ll encourage visitors to explore opportunities that diversify their offering and generate more new leads for exhibitors”.

They add that they have “simplified sector names and introduced new product categories to freshen up the product offering; opening up more

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ways to inspire and delight all who walk through our doors”.

To help visitors find their way around the show, organisers have colour-coded each product sector with a trend colour from Colour Hive, Spring Fair’s official trend partner.

Visitors to Hall 8 can also expect to find all-new BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association)/ Bira (British independent Retailers Association) Pavilion located in Cook & Dine - the Pavilion will host 13 Bira Direct and BHETA suppliers and most certainly worth a visit.

This year’s Spring Fair has a “hello new!” theme – focusing on all that is fresh and exciting.

Part of that effort is the new

Meet Mary

Sourcing sector in Hall 18 – in effect, organisers are bringing international suppliers straight to UK buyers. Think home décor, contract textile and gift manufacturers from international fabricating countries including Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

“An easier, cheaper and more effective sourcing platform for visitors by cutting out the hassle of travelling overseas, and a way to meet the UK and European retail market for manufacturers and suppliers,” organisers say.

Visit www.springfair.com to learn more about what is happening at the NEC.

Celebrity cook Mary Berry will be on the Captivate Brands stand on Monday 3 February, (Hall 8 stand C30-D31). This year’s Spring Fair will be the showcase for two beautiful collections with Mary Berry from Captivate Brands.

What: Spring Fair 2020 When: February 2-6 Where: NEC Birmingham

Stellar Hall 8 stand A40

Smidge

With more than 50 years of delivering high quality kitchenware under its belt, Stellar comes to Spring Fair with a new launch – Triply.

The range boasts multi-layer technology which allow you to achieve optimum cooking results.

Stainless steel guards the aluminium on both sides, creating a seal which allows the unity of both metals to work in harmony to make cooking a delight. Aluminum, being a conductor of heat, by being present throughout the entire pan whereby the internal temperature will be consistent as the heat will radiate up the sides of the pan too, as opposed to the base alone. The entire pan will be filled with heat meaning your cooking and heating will reach the optimum levels.

www.horwood.co.uk

Hall 8 stand A40

Since Smidge launched in summer 2019, the response to the brand has been overwhelmingly positive.

As a result, Smidge is launching new products at Spring Fair including jug and cup sets, beeswax wraps, lunchboxes (stainless-steel and natural collection material) and a large version of its leak-proof travel cup.

Smidge is adding beeswax and vegan wax wraps to their collection this year. If you are interested in a sustainable food storage solution which is natural, kind to the environment, and also practical to use, these wraps are your answer. Crafted from 100 per cent organic materials: beeswax, cotton, jojoba oil and tree resin for the beeswax wraps, and: candelilla wax soy, jojoba oil and pine resin for the vegan wax wraps – you can be rest assured these are good for the environment and for your food.

They can be used for leftovers, to cover bowls, wrap bread, cheese and all sorts of foods, and all you need to do is use the warmth of your hands to soften the wax slightly and the eco food wrap will create that perfect seal. The anti-bacterial properties of the natural ingredients allow them to be used regularly.

They can simply be washed in cool water and hung to dry. At any time, you can easily top them up with a refresher pack, available to purchase separately. While these products are fully reusable and will stay with you for a long time, if you need to dispose of them, all you need to do is cut them up in strips and put them in your home compost bin. See them, and Smidge’s other products, at Spring Fair.

www.wearesmidge.com

Inspiring Retail Stage

The Inspiring Retail Stage in Hall 6 is a must-visit for the 2020 show. Here visitors will discover insightful seminars, celebrity Q&As and expert panel discussions on sustainability, customer experience, and the ever-increasing move towards hybrid retailing.

Alongside major industry keynotes, John Lewis, Selfridges, Google, PWC and Mintel, as well as show trend partners Colour Hive, will join the stage with numerous industry commentators and independent retailers, who will share their successes.

Tramontina Hall 8 stand 8B50-C51 Tramontina start the decade with an unprecedented SS20 product launch, set to be unveiled at Spring Fair. Not only will the company be launching more new products than ever before in the UK at Spring Fair, but the launch will cover a host of new categories, adding to the choice they can now offer customers.

Designed to meet consumer demand with regard to materials, size, shapes and colour, new introductions to the popular Vermont bakeware range will include several cake moulds including a 3-piece set with removable base and a savarin style mould, as well as tart moulds, including a 6-piece mini tart mould set. This non-stick coated aluminium range not only offers versatility but also adds a touch of style to the kitchen with on-trend colouring of brown outer and burnished bronze interior.

Trento is a new enamelled cast iron cookware collection with a host of features as well as stylish good looks set to create something of a wow factor in the kitchen! Six items make up the collection – two fry pans, two casserole dishes, a shallow casserole and a wok.

New Purezza glass storageware is not only highly practical but also very stylish with three different sizes of containers which can be neatly stacked on top of each other where space is of a premium.

The glass containers allow for the contents to be easily identified and plastic vacuum lids ensure the tightest of seals to keep contents fresher for longer.

Don’t forget, the company’s core Churrasco concept comprising an amazing choice of steak knives and forks, carving sets and other essential kit for fun, authentic barbecuing as we look forward to the warmer outdoor dining season. And of course, there is the sizzling on-stand barbeque and special launch discounts only available at the shows.

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Show Preview Turkey

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the percentage increase in overseas buyers to Zuchex last year

Turkish delight Kitchenware International spoke with Ebru Causey, event director for Zuchex, to learn more about the Home and Kitchenware Fair which is about to take place for the 31st time from September 10-13 On challenges facing the industry…

Competition is one of the most significant challenges for the household goods and kitchenware industry. Producers must deliver an effective performance throughout the year to take the lead in both local and global competition.

The industry needs to be able to continuously enrich its collections with new designs, to introduce innovative products to the market, to identify effective marketing and promotion strategies, and to keep customer satisfaction consistently high and, while doing so, to offer price advantages. A primary method of overcoming these challenges is through fairs.

The International Zuchex Home & Kitchenware Fair, to be held for the 31st time this year, offers numerous opportunities to companies who want to take the lead among their competition.

On the 31st International Zuchex Home & Kitchenware Fair…

The International Zuchex Home & Kitchenware Fair, which we have organised as Tarsus Turkey, opens its doors this year for the 31st time. Zuchex, one of the most important organizations in the world due to its highly diverse product range, brings the leading

global manufacturers and market leaders of Turkey - among more than 650 companies in Turkey and abroad - together with 35,000 industry professionals from almost everywhere in the world, in a total gross area of 100,000 square meters at Tüyap Beylikdüzü. The newest products, the latest collections and innovative designs across the categories of Glass, Porcelain, Ceramic, Metal Kitchen Utensils, Plastic Home Appliances & Garden Ornaments, Household Goods and Kitchenware, Decorative Home and Kitchenware, and Electrical Appliances will be exhibited together at the Fair.

On what makes Zuchex different…

First, Zuchex is the leading trade fair of the Turkish household and kitchenware sector, with a size of $10 billion dollars, and is one of the world’s most well-known fair organizations in this industry.

Hundreds of manufacturers, in Turkey and abroad, will first roll out their latest collections of the year at Zuchex, along with new designs in line with the season’s trends, and innovative new products developed through R & D studies. In other words, Zuchex is one of the leading destinations

for companies to introduce their products to the world. Zuchex offers many opportunities to its exhibitors, including the opportunity to showcase collections on an international platform, to present products to the world’s largest retail stores, and to open alternative trade channels with different markets. In addition, exhibitors can form profitable new business partnerships, develop existing collaborations and create new collaborations.

As well, thousands of domestic and international professional visitors, most of them direct buyers, attend Zuchex every year to find new suppliers, develop their product portfolios and make profitable purchases. As a result, Zuchex hosts millions of dollars’ worth of trading for four days by bringing together all the stakeholders of the household and kitchenware industry.

Thereby, it directly creates added value for the sectoral economy.

On last year’s fair…

At the last fair, we increased the number of exhibitors by 28 percent and the number of

Did you know?

Buyers from Europe, the Middle East, Russia, the Turkic Republics, and Central and South America attend the fair.

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visitors by 10 percent. We also increased the rate of overseas buyers to 16 percent. During the fair, we managed to create a trade worth 1.5 billion dollars.

Again, we have achieved very successful results from the Overseas Buyer program that we established for the first time last year. We will repeat this application, which enabled 5,119 buyers from outside Turkey to visit Zuchex 2019, for 2020. We have already started to host qualified buyers from Europe, the Middle East, Russia, and the Turkic Republics, and Central and South America in Istanbul. While many exhibiting companies have been booking their venues for the next organization, professionals from all over the world started to plan their visits months ago.

Our main goal is to create trade opportunities that will enable exhibitors and visitors to take many more shares from the Turkish Home and Kitchenware market, which has a volume of 10 billion dollars. To summarise, unique trading opportunities yet again await our exhibitors and visitors this year at Zuchex.

Zuchex takes place in Tüyap Beylikdüzü, September 10-13.

Visit www.zuchex.com.

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2020 vision With an election behind us, the UK now has a degree of political clarity which should allow it to refocus on business, says Will Jones

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ne of the most positive things to come out of 2019 was a decisive election outcome – whatever views anyone may hold on its nature! At the very least, we now have a degree of clarity, which has long been missing, but which should now enable the industry to refocus on dealing with the challenges and embracing the positive opportunities. Already we have seen some cautious optimism for retail in 2020, with consumer confidence up post-election, an expansionary budget forecast for February; retail is expected to grow one per cent in 2020. Not much, but something. Whether we are, as the saying goes, ‘out of the woods’ is another matter; and what we must not do is use this new positivity as an excuse to sit back.

Whether you are a supplier or a retailer, this industry is undergoing serious structural changes and while a short-term economic boost is good, it is not going to create a fundamental upturn unless we all use the time it buys to address the real challenges.

The reality is 2020 may well see more administrations and restructuring as players who have not adapted suffer as a result.

What we now have is a renewed opportunity to accept the inevitable face of change and do something positive in response.

The traditional drivers – value, convenience and service – remain crucial, but they are now basic expectations. Point of difference lies in new factors such as choice, where do I enjoy buying most? purpose, do I like the way this seller conducts its business?, and

privacy, do I feel comfortable that handing over my details is a safe and sensible thing to do?.

Cases in point which are very significant for the housewares industry are the impending legislation regarding the sale of bladed items and the forthcoming legal changes around recycling and packaging waste. Both have clearly negative implications for unwary suppliers and retailers but can equally lead to positive actions which could prove ultimately beneficial.

Other major challenges include the changing nature of retail, the changing priorities of the younger consumer and the increasing importance of real sustainability in both product and packaging development.

BHETA is actively driving the industry response to legislative change. It has worked with the Metropolitan Police and succeeded in securing Challenge 25 for bladed items to assist responsible retail and home delivery in this area. It is meeting with Trading Standards this month to discuss the most constructive approach and it has lobbied effectively on the draft Offensive Weapons Act. Early feedback suggests that redrafting of OWA is very much on the cards.

In the same vein, BHETA is also engaging with the implications of new packaging laws which have potentially huge implications for housewares retailers and suppliers.

This time last year I suggested that the environment and recycling will become ever more crucial to this industry’s approach to product and packaging design, whether as an influential nod in terms of colour and surface pattern, or as

About BHETA The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is the voice of authority on everything home improvement and home enhancement, including DIY, housewares, garden, small domestic appliances and home decor. It represents £5 billion at retail and 9,000 employees and brings together manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and opinion formers to drive growth at home and abroad. For more information about retailer and supplier co-operation, contact BHETA on 0121 237 1130, or email wj@bheta.co.uk, or visit the website at www.bheta.co.uk

Traditional drivers – value, convenience “ and service – remain crucial, but they are now basic expectations. ” BHETA’s chief operating officer, Will Jones something more fundamental in the use of sustainable and/ or recycled materials. We already see this in the impact on single use plastic and the consequent opportunities for more robust, reusable cups, bottles, straws, stirrers and so on, but these are just the tip of the iceberg.

Consumers are rightly asking questions about both materials and processes, and the need to make radical changes to the latter to justify the former seems daunting; but will prove an opportunity – and a necessity – in the medium term.

Easier and more immediate is the short term 2020-specific opportunity presented by the Olympics. At BHETA, trend forecasting is an absolute commitment and the team frequently work with trend forecaster, Scarlet Opus to explore both supplier and retailer opportunities. Once again, its predictions will form a significant part of the plans for the Exclusively show in June – and it is safe to say that the Japanese influence will be

a certain opportunity thanks to the Tokyo Games.

Of course, the manifestation of this influence will be considerably more subtle and long-lasting than the sporting event itself, but a sense of Japanese culture, serenity, composure and balance will prevail in colours, form and surface pattern. Look up the trend which Scarlet Opus has termed ‘Satori’ for more detail of how that translates into housewares specifically.

So, my hope is that now we have more clarity, we have a chance to regroup and refocus. Clarity is not a silver bullet, but maybe it provides an opportunity to take a breath, to study the trends, to invest in the ideas and innovations, and to appreciate that no supplier or retailer can afford to stand still.

For those that can embrace the inevitability of change on all levels, the opportunity for 2020 and beyond should be exciting.

For more information about BHETA, contact the Member Services Team on 0121 237 1130 or visit the BHETA website www.bheta.co.uk.

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The favourite of the flowers returns. In 2020, Stelton celebrates 60 years of design and relaunches its timeless Original flower watering can, designed by Peter Holmblad in 1978.

Find our new designs and iconic classics at www.stelton.com

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