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Sophie Conran Award-winning chef and designer Sophie Conran has continued her collaboration with Portmeirion by designing two new shapes to join the existing tableware collection. The two new designs, Arbor and Floret, feature organic-inspired lines and are available in Creamy White and Dove Grey. Speaking about the collection, Sophie Conran said
“I am so delighted to be bringing out this new, beautiful collection in collaboration with Portmeirion. I still can't quite believe we've been working together for 15 years! It is immensely enjoyable working with the team, Portmeirion are hugely knowledgeable and create pieces of amazing quality. I feel very lucky to work with such wonderful people!”
Beatriz Ball Partners with Arbor Day Foundation Beatriz Ball has announced its partnership with Arbor Day Foundation. The foundation’s Time for Trees Initiative has a goal of planting 100 million trees around the globe, by 2022. Arbor Day Foundation works to restore forests, improve tree cover in communities and to inspire the next generation of 5 million tree planters. Founded in 1972, the Foundation is the largest non-profit membershipbased conservation and education organisation that is dedicated to
planting trees. Beatriz Ball demonstrated its commitment by making a donation to plant 5,000 trees through this partnership. “We are excited to announce our partnership with Arbor Day Foundation and we are now involved in the Time for Trees Initiative,” said Beatriz Ball, Founder of the company that bears her name. “We use sustainable and recycled materials in producing our handmade metal products. Going forward the company will also focus on recycled materials used in packaging and shipping,” she added.
Inspired by… Floral Trend! If the sun has you in the mood for cocktails in the garden, why not add some edible geranium flowers set in ice to your drinks. Or use the floral ice cubes in clear vases as table decorations for your garden party or special occasion. You can even add some mini bouquets as napkins ring accents. Pelargonium for Europe have plenty of ideas to add some blossoms to your next gathering. 12 TABLEWARE INTERNATIONAL
Fiskars Group has appointed Jussi Siitonen as Chief Financial Officer and deputy to the CEO. Jussi will join Fiskars Group on November 3, 2021, at the latest. He joins Fiskars Group from premium sporting goods company Amer Sports, where he has been working as Chief Financial Officer since 2011. Jussi will be replacing Sari Pohjonen, the current Chief Financial Officer and deputy to the CEO, who has decided to leave the company. To support the transition, Sari will continue in her role until Jussi joins the company. “Fiskars Group has undergone a transformation during the last years into an integrated consumer goods company. With the completion of the ongoing Restructuring and Transformation programs in 2021, the company is entering a new phase, with an increasing focus on growing the business. I’m glad to welcome Jussi to our team. He has a strong background from working with great brands on a global scale. In his previous position, he has been in a central role in building growth, and we believe he is a great fit to Fiskars,” said Nathalie Ahlström, President and CEO. “I look forward to joining Fiskars Group, with its unparalleled portfolio of brands. The company is in an exciting phase, and I am thrilled to be part of the journey forward, to realize the potential of the company on a global scale,” said Jussi Siitonen.
