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A Tota Easy-empty laundry baskets This exciting new range of laundry baskets from award-winning housewares brand Joseph Joseph are set make wash-day much less of a chore. They feature dual compartments for separating fabrics with easy-carry tote bags in each, enabling users to conveniently lift and carry laundry straight to the machine. A helper handle on the base of each bag makes emptying easier and the self-locating rims ensure the bags drop perfectly back into place after use. The fabric exterior is designed to complement a range of interior styles making it perfect for storing in the bathroom, bedroom or utility room.

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s I write, the sun is out (finally), and this edition is certainly bursting full of summer. With consumers having invested in their gardens over the past year, and the continued extension of the garden as an extra living space, it seems like outdoor living is a trend that is here to stay - highlighted too by Ambiente’s recent trend presentation (see News). We’re taking our kitchens and entertaining outside, as suppliers and retailers discuss in our Food for Thought article on outdoor living. Of course, the sunshine and lessening of restrictions means more opportunities to get out and about – so perfect timing for our focus on the increased selection of products which cater for this.

Meanwhile, we’re all raising a glass or two as friends and family start to come together again, so it’s ‘cheers’ to our glassware and barware feature.

And, the dinner party is making a big return. I was interested to read that Waitrose is seeing a significant uplift in searches (on Waitrose.com) for nostalgic dinner party recipes, such as prawn cocktail, devilled eggs and baked alaska on as we draw comfort and reassurance from the classics of Above: PH editor Jo Howard raises childhoods or seemingly simpler times. Meanwhile, John Lewis is among those a glass to outdoor living as the sun finally shines at the end of May. to have reported strong sales of tablecloths (up 73%) as consumers have Thanks to Jenny and team at Trearddur Bay Hotel, Anglesey. excitedly prepared to host in their homes and gardens again.

Speaking to many cookshops and housewares stockists, consumers have been happy to get back to real stores, show their support for local retailers as well as stock up and trade up on kitchenware. Long may this continue!

Like other sectors, our industry has its challenges: worldwide supply and stock issues, new customs and administrative procedures following Brexit, and the stretching of retail payment terms that exerts pressure on suppliers, to name a few. This means of course that it is more important than ever to work together and keep communicating, which the housewares community is very good at doing, as evidenced by the anticipation for the industry’s ‘reunion’, relishing the thought of visiting Exclusively. Our next issue will be packed preview for the show, but in the meantime, enjoy this ‘must read’ edition, and remember to get your entries (all product and retailer categories) and votes in for the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2021 as soon as possible, by July 9 at the latest. We’re planning the biggest night out for October 6 this year!

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EIH Awards 2021 - open for entry and nomination!

Above: What More’s Tony Grimshaw was impressed by youngsters’ recycling.

What More praises young recyclers What More director Tony Grimshaw OBE joined MP Sara Britcliffe (pictured) in a visit to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (near to What More’s headquarters) to congratulate pupils on their inspirational recycling initiatives.

The school children are giving plastic a second life by making ecobricks: plastic bottles stuffed tight with single use plastic.

They have made enough to construct an entire classroom.

Tony Grimshaw told the children how What More is also creating reusable products from "single use" plastics with its Wham Upcycled range. Children at the school have also been using What More's Wham boxes as improvised greenhouses to grow vegetables for the school's kitchen.

"Plastic can have a second life. Everything can be recycled if you're creative about it, and that's what these inspirational kids are doing," said Tony.

The online portal for The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2021 is now open for entries. The deadline for entries and nominations is July 9. There are awards categories to recognise and reward housewares suppliers and retailers right across the spectrum.

“Like no other time in history, over the past year the housewares industry has stepped up to help consumers.

Even throughout the lockdowns retailers have shown their passion and tenacity for serving their communities while suppliers have developed products to over deliver on consumer expectations. Now is the time to shout about their great many achievements,” commented Jo Howard, editor of Progressive Housewares, which owns and organises the EIH awards. Entry into all of the awards categories, as ever, is free of charge. To enter any of the awards categories, suppliers and retailers should Above: Among the winners of EIH 20: Sharon Wake and Geraldine Burke, cookshop buyers at Barkers, Northallerton create an account (easily done) and then just log in with The Best Department Store (Independent) trophy. between now and the deadline. See Below: Dexam’s warehouse team with The Excellence in Service 2020 trophy. www.excellenceinhousewaresawards.co.uk All product categories will be judged online by an extensive panel of retailers.

Meanwhile suppliers are urged to nominate who they believe have been the housewares heroes on the retail front via the EIH website, the link on HousewaresNews.net or by emailing PH editor Jo Howard at joh@max-publishing.co,uk Meanwhile, the PH team is gearing up for a magnificent industry reunion at The Excellence in Housewares Awards in London on Thursday 6 October, to be held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Once again, the EIH Awards are backed by leading names across the housewares industry, with BHETA and Bira among big name sponsors.

Queen’s Award for Aydya Dundee-based housewares company Aydya Group has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

The company exports Any Sharp knife sharpeners and Ion8 eco-friendly water bottles to more than 50 countries around the world.

The Award comes as Aydya Group embarks on ambitious expansion plans to grow its business by 60% in new markets, including the USA, and build its brands in the UK and across Europe. Exports already account for around 30% of Aydya’s turnover, with half Above: Aydya founder Yusuf Okhai with Ion8 bottles. of its international sales coming from the EU. The family-owned business has grown ten-fold in the last four years.

“We are honoured to receive The Queen’s Award for Enterprise, which recognises the global reach of business, with exports to dozens of countries around the world,” states Aydya founder Yusuf Okhai.

Aydya Group donates around 10% of its annual profits to charity through the company’s own charitable organisation, the Medea Charitable Trust, with over £600,000 donated since 2009. The company has also designed one of its Ion8 bottles in collaboration with Friends of the Earth to raise awareness of the charity as well as wider environmental issues.

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Below: John Lewis’ ANYDAY Ribbed Mug in the new TV advertisement.

John Lewis’ new TV advertising campaign for its ANYDAY own label brand includes homing in on some of the housewares products that features in the retailer’s new value range. The commercial depicts a series of everyday household scenes, including a home worker and his cat, who drinks from an ANYDAY mug, and children arguing over a broken ANYDAY bowl.

Launched in April, the ANYDAY ranges currently includes over 2,400 ‘great value’ products across homeware, technology, baby care and baby clothing. The new brand is part of the retailer’s ‘turnaround strategy,’ with aims to ‘grow market leadership across homeware.’

Pippa Wicks, executive director at John Lewis says the range “signals a step-change in the modernising of our brand.” The retailer states that customer research shows that 60% of UK adults are more money conscious now than they were at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Above: Quick chills with ChillCore by CellarDine.

Summer chill seekers For the second year running the Independent newspaper has selected CellarDine’s Caddyo and ChillCore wine coolers in its review of top chillers. The newspaper’s Indy Best describes the ChillCore as a “clever frozen wand”, which is compact and effective after just half an hour, as well as acting as a cork stopper and pourer.

The Caddyo is described as “a good, premium-looking cooler, perfect for picnics or festivals.” The Independent’s top ten also features the ‘versatile’ PackIt Freezable Wine Cooler as its Best Buy, as well as Vacu Vin’s affordable Active Wine Cooler, the marbleeffect Swell Calacatta Gold Wine Chiller and the Hydro Flask, which is designed especially for wine, as well as the budget option of a Tala Silver Wine Cooler.

Beyond breakfast Representing the Kellogg's brand exclusively across Europe, prolific licensing and brand extension agency Pink Key Licensing is looking to expand into the house and home sector.

Synonymous with breakfast and the kitchen, Kellogg's vast range of artwork spans decades of history since the company was founded in 1906.

Richard Pink, director of Pink Key Licensing said: “There are hundreds of available images ranging from high end art by Norman Rockwell, vintage packs images and slogans right up to modern day characters.”

Below: Star Wars’ salt and pepper mills by Uncanny Brands.

Below: Ocado prides itself on its friendly service.

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Dynamic Ocado “Ocado is an incredibly exciting and dynamic business,” Claire Fletcher, category manager for the online retailer told an attentive audience at a recent BHETA webinar. Having spent 15 years in homewares, with buying roles at Harrods, Debenhams and Tesco, and having joined Ocado last October, this marks Claire’s “first foray” with an online only brand.

Talking to BHETA members in one of the association’s exclusive retailer webinars, Claire highlighted Ocado’s considerable growth and its enviable Online Grocer of The Year accolades. Moreover, with a “unique model” that equates with high levels of direct interaction with customers, the retailer is much loved by its customers, achieving “99% order accuracy and being 95% on time.”

Ocado aims to significantly grow the business by opening three additional customer fulfilment centres this year. It is also extending its successful partnerships with premium retailers; these already include Harrods, Joules and Harvey Nichols, with “many others in discussion.”

While Ocado boosts the largest online grocery range, its general merchandise SKUs have decreased in numbers as the retailer has adapted its strategy to focus on particularly significant categories.

“We are not looking to be a specialist GM retailer,” Claire emphasised. “We want to continue to be the best grocer and be a point of difference for our customers.”

With “fair value” combined with quality as a priority, Clare explained how Ocado is “a whole baking destination,” with consumers able to shop for flour and ingredients along with bakeware and baking accessories “on the same page.” Grocery search terms can also prompt complementary merchandise suggestions for shoppers, such as steak knives for those purchasing steaks, or jars for those looking at pickled onions. “Customers buying eggs should also be able to buy poach pods and frypans,” Claire notes.

With various promotional opportunities for partner suppliers, Ocado’s home page is “like a gondola end in a grocery store,” offering inspiration for shoppers, while its digital version of the “checkout walk” promotes products that customers may have overlooked.

Examples include tea towels and peelers “that frequently need replacing.”

Areas of growth include Cook, Dine - including glasses and dinnerware - Home Fragrance and Utility. “There are so many influencers who are keen on organising the home,” reflects Claire. Thanks to its superlative delivery drivers, the retailer has “no issues” with carrying out the age identified deliveries that will soon be a legal requirement for knives sales, meaning that knives are one area of opportunity under the Cook banner. Claire confirmed that Ocado continues to offer 100% branded kitchenware.

Commenting on the webinar, which attracted a large audience, Will Jones, BHETA chief operating officer said, “Unsurprisingly, this proved an extremely popular event with members. They were rewarded with excellent insights into the Ocado business and some very real opportunities to trade with this growing force in retail and pioneer of the online model. I look forward to following this up with the forthcoming Meet the Buyer event on June 29.”

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Right: A view of ProCook’s Bluewater store.

Electric force be with you Uncanny Brands’ licensed character small kitchen appliances and gadgets are now being distributed exclusively in the UK by DKB Toys & Distribution.

Achieving widespread success in the USA and Canada, Uncanny Brands is renowned for its quirky pop culture small appliances that are fun and functional. Products include popcorn makers, toasters and hand blenders that are designed around iconic licensed characters from Star Wars, Marvel and Pokémon, among others.

With initial product lines selling out instantly, DKB Toys is planning 2022 volumes now to meet expectations of high consumer demand.

Record year for ProCook ProCook reports that 2020-2021 was its highest yielding year ever, with sales hitting £64.5m, a 35% increase on 2019-20. The kitchenware chain doubled its expected growth, delivering £10m plus profit.

The chain attributes its record-breaking year to its agile systems, which enabled fast response to the challenges of the pandemic, along with increased consumer demand for kitchenware, and a significant growth in its newly expanded tableware category.

Committed to bricks and mortar alongside ecommerce, ProCook has now opened in Bluewater in Kent, with a forthcoming opening in Cribbs Causeway in Bristol. Outside the UK, the retailer has launched a hub in the Netherlands to service European markets. The 5,000sq ft warehouse with offices marks the first phase of ProCook’s international expansion. It will be followed by the opening of several European ProCook stores later this year.

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gia launches Top Window Award Above: Food ‘on the go’ was part of the Ambiente Trend presentation, featuring Black + Blum’s Glass Lunch Box.

Outdoor living is “massive” The Ambiente Trends presentations was one of many highlights of the recent Consumer Goods Digital Day, organised by Messe Frankfurt. The online event provided its 3,658 participants from 93 countries with valuable insights for the future of retail. Cookshops and housewares retailers were among those joining the event, which saw 59% of its audience from outside Germany.

The “rediscovered picnic” was one of the topics discussed by trend experts Annetta Palmisano and Claudia Herke (of stilburo bora.herke.palmisano), who emphasised that the “outside is massive” as an “extended living space.” Elaborating on the ‘Related to nature’ trend, Annetta pointed out that the “boundaries between indoors and outdoors are becoming blurred. For more on Outdoor living, see pages 16-19.

Fashion-focused cleaning “Consumers now want their cleaning accessories to co-ordinate with current interior trends,” states Laura Squire, product manager at George East Housewares, reflecting on Sorbo’s Home Décor collection for 2021. She highlights the massive growth of cleaning as a trend, fuelled by social media influencers and bloggers, as well as the renewed focus on a clean home environment due to the pandemic.

Consumers are now keen “to invest in quality cleaning products that are stylish and add sense of creativity and fun to cleaning.”

Right: Steel POP containers feature a brushed stainlesssteel lid with a push-button mechanism that creates an airtight seal.

POPular winners OXO’s innovative Steel POP storage containers have scooped both 2021 International Red Dot and iF Design Awards. The containers combine functionality with a stylish stainless-steel finish.

In the 2021 Red Dot Awards, the OXO Steel POP collection won recognition for Product Design. In the iF Design Awards (household and tableware category) the range received high scores for the five key criteria: idea, form, function, differentiation, and impact.

UK home and housewares retailers are invited to take part in an international competition which could see them win a trip to Chicago in 2022. The IHA’s (International Housewares Association) Global Innovation Awards programme, aka gia, has launched the gia Top Window Award 2021.

Progressive Housewares is the UK sponsor of the gia global awards programme, which honours overall excellence, business innovation and creative merchandising in home and housewares retailing.

Home and housewares retailers from around the world will compete for the best window displays, with the two winning stores (one large and one small) receiving a trip to The Inspired Home Show 2022, taking place in Chicago from March 5-8 2022 as part of the prize.

Above: Showstopping window from a previous gia winner: All the shortlisted stores will be part of a worldwide Negozio Mori of Italy. celebration of magnificent housewares and home goods window displays, with lots of positive publicity for the retailers involved.

The windows will be judged on originality and creativity (theme, concept, special effects); merchandise presentation, and professionalism: execution and technical aspects (lighting, attention to detail, signage, copy).

Outstanding window displays from three shortlisted UK retailers will go forward for international judging by the panel of gia expert jurors.

To be considered for the 2021 gia Top Window Award, housewares retailers should contact Jo Howard at Progressive Housewares by July 9, submitting up to three high resolution images of a particular window display. Previous gia UK winners are also welcome to enter. Contact joh@max-publishing.co.uk Below: Samuel Groves’ Wok has been praised by consumer press.

‘King of pans in the press Samuel Groves’ new Pans for Life non-stick tri-ply pan collection have achieved outstanding reviews in consumer press and online.

Duncan Bell, lifestyle editor for T3.com said ‘hail the king of pans’ on reviewing the Samuel Grove’s non-stick tri-ply collection.

Living Etc’s 10 Covetable Kitchen Must-Haves for Budding Chefs also calls the collection the ‘king of the non-stick pans.’ The range is also praised in Ideal Home’s eco-friendly tried and tested kitchen recommendations, The Indy Best 10 Best Non-Stick Pans, The Sun Selects’ Best Woks and The Indy Best Woks.

Meanwhile, Samuel Groves has selected ClimateCare to offset its carbon emissions. ClimateCare carries out projects that improve lives and fight climate change.

AIS launches INDX Home The Housewares Show run by AIS (Associated Independent Stores) has been rebranded under AIS’ INDX brand, along with its trade shows for Linens, Gift Food and Furniture, now under the banner of INDX Home. INDX Housewares will take place at AIS’ Cranmore Park, Solihull on July 12-13 and registration is now open.

“The INDX brand (short for Independent Exhibitions) represents unique trade shows focussed on Abovet: AIS shows take place in the purpose-built independent retailers and is well established for the AIS event centre at Cranmore Park.

Fashion trade shows, so we’re delighted to become part of the INDX family,” states Julian Cox, director of furniture and home states.

Jane Bartlett, head of events adds: “It’s been amazing to see the huge appetite among exhibitors to experience the buzz of a live event and reconnect with customers in a face-to- face environment and we can’t wait to be hosting shows at Cranmore Park once again.”

The first day of INDX Housewares (July 12) is for AIS members only, while the second day is open to all independent housewares buyers. See www.indxshows.co.uk

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THE GRAND REUNION! The Excellence In Housewares Awards is back!

Not that we ever went away… but the fun and frolics wasn’t quite as fun on a computer screen. We can’t wait to celebrate with the industry at a grand reunion on WEDNESDAY 6 OCTOBER. Here’s what you need to action now:

ENTER Entry remains online this year, via our super efficient entry portal. Simply head to the site, create your account in less than a minute and get entering.

Suppliers – you can nominate yourselves into all categories, including the marketing award.

Retailers – you can now nominate yourselves too – and we are sure you feel rightly proud of being on the high street right now.

THE DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 9 JULY AND THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSION

JUDGE Judging will take place in late July/early August. Retail buyers keen to be on the product judging panel should contact Jo Howard to register their interest.

BE THERE! Tickets and tables are being booked each week as the industry plans it’s first big party since you-know-what. All bookings are 100% refundable/deferrable should the event be altered due to outside forces, meaning you can book with complete confidence before tickets sell out.

Head to www.Max-Tickets.net or contact a member of the team to get this organised.

LET’S CELEBRATE THIS FANTASTIC INDUSTRY AND ALL ITS ACHIEVEMENTS!

The Premier Awards For The Housewares Industry CONTACT THE TEAM: Jo Howard – joh@max-publishing.co.uk: Entry, judging.

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Rob Willis – robw@max-publishing.co.uk: Anything and everything.

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l Total sales increased by 59% for home and housewares retailer Dunelm Group for the first seven weeks of its fourth quarter (commencing 28 March 2021). The comparison is based on the equivalent period in the 2019 financial year.

Geraldine creates Hampers for Helpers With support from housewares retailers and suppliers, sales agent Geraldine Finnan fundraised over £8,000 and created over 400 ‘Hampers for Helpers’ to thank the NHS staff who saved her husband’s life. Geraldine is the Midlands and North West agent for CKS, The DRH Collection, Forma House, The Kitchenware Co, Robert Welch Designs and Ulster Weavers.

Earlier this year, Geraldine’s husband Paul Finnan was critically ill with Covid-19, and had to spend time on a ventilator. While Paul was in a coma, Geraldine and her family launched a fundraising appeal to recognise the huge efforts of NHS staff.

“The countless doctors, nurses and carers have been doing an amazing job while risking their lives every day, and we wanted to find a way to shine light on their efforts,” explained Geraldine, who designed luxury gift hampers filled with products from small local independent businesses. Due to a fantastic response, the Finnans raised their fundraising goals to be able to thank “all of the NHS staff that cared not only for Paul, but thousands of others,” reported Geraldine, who has appeared on Midlands TV news talking about her show of gratitude. “Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our cause and made this lovely thing possible. We’ve had a wonderful response from NHS staff on receiving the hampers and knowing how much we appreciate their work,” she added.

Below: Wayne Woodger is now an agent for PHA.

Below: LSA’s Canopy includes glasses and carafes.

Green Good Design stars LSA International’s Canopy collection is among the winners of the prestigious international 2021 Green Good Design Awards. The awards celebrate the world’s most important examples of sustainable, innovative and ecological design.

Mouthblown from 100% recycled glass, LSA’s Canopy was created in partnership with the Eden Project, with featuring domed and curved shaped glassware echoing the Project’s biomes.

Other winners include OXO Good Grips Extendable Straw Set, Re-generation Guzzini Food Storage Boxes and Bottles (using recycled plastic) and Re-generation Berndes Cookware.

New face at PHA PHA KitchEssentials has appointed Wayne Woodger as agent in the South West and Wales, following the retirement of Fiona Wyatt. “Wayne’s experience in housewares fits perfectly with our portfolio of brands and his knowledge of the territory is second to none,” says PHA managing director Paul Hargreaves.

He adds: “I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Fiona Wyatt for all the fantastic work she has done for PHA over the last two decades. She has been invaluable in the development and growth of the company. Karen and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Fiona and wish her a very happy retirement.”

l Ocado has announced its very first Rising

Star Awards, celebrating small brands. The 20 winners included Eddingtons’ bestselling FSC Parchment Baking Paper Sheets by If You Care. l Michelle Dickinson, managing director of Burton McCall delivered a keynote presentation at the IHA’s Connect GLOBAL, a virtual presentation of the International Business Council’s Global Forum. l Employees of Keter Group – parent company to Curver – are taking part in a ‘Reach for the Moon’ challenge, setting out to walk 240,000 miles collectively by the end of the year, while fundraising for Mind. l Morphy Richards has been running a month-long TV campaign for its ‘phenomenal’ selling easyCharge 360 cordless iron, supported by print advertising and social media. l Black+Blum has announced that it is officially Climate Neutral Certified. The company (renowned for its ‘on the go’ products) joins 230 other brands that have earned the standard by measuring and offsetting all of their 2020 carbon emissions and reducing future emissions. l Having officially launched a sustainability hub on 1 January 2021, Products of Change – an international digital membership platform built to drive sustainable change within the consumer goods industry – has reached 250 members in its first quarter. Membership is open to all businesses, organisations and individuals. l Clarion Events – the team behind Home & Gift and Top Drawer – has launched a trade ecommerce platform called REVEAL, which promises ‘a hub of product discovery, easy ordering, inspiration and insight.’

JTF Central’s 50 ‘fun’ stores

Real coffee fix

Housewares stockist JTF Mega Discount Warehouses says it will help to revive UK high streets with plans to open a new store concept, JTF Central in 50 locations. The stores will take a “creative and innovative new approach to retail,” while “championing the best affordable deals for homeware,” according to Jeremy Coombes, director at JFT Mega Discount Warehouses. Due to launch in July, the concept will create a “fun place” for families to shop, notes Jeremy.

Established as an out-of-town discount retailer, JTF Mega Discount Warehouses has twelve warehouses across the Midlands and the North, as well as its ecommerce site. The retailer stocks branded kitchenware, small electricals, home storage and utility as part of its extensive product portfolio.

Taking up vacant spaces in town and city centre locations, the new JTF Central stores will ‘have ‘entertainment in every area’ of the new stores, as well as ‘fun themed food outlets’ and a sustainable eco concept area.

“The domestic coffee machine market will continue to grow as consumers have become accustomed to high quality coffee in the home,” acknowledges Nigel Morrison, consumer and trade marketing manager at Melitta UK. “Many commuters missed their morning coffee the most when not travelling to work, and even if people return to the office, great coffee has now become an everyday essential at home, rather than a luxury.”

Reflecting the growing market and consumer interest, Melitta launched its second automated electric pour-over coffee machine this year – the epour, which follows the first of its kind, the EPOS machine’s launch in 2020.

Melitta also recognises the enduring appeal of coffee shop classics with its new LatteSelect – a fully automated bean to cup coffee machine with options to select espresso, café crème, cappuccino, and latte macchiato as well as personalised favourite brews via the machine’s My Coffee memory function.

Above: Melitta's new LatteSelect.

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Sustainability pledge Curver, part of the global Keter Group, which manufacturers home and garden products, is supporting a group-wide core sustainability pledge to upweight recycled content in total production.

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n response to a growing consumer desire for products which do less harm to the planet, the brand has been innovating its design and manufacturing processes to maximise the reuse of materials.

It has an impressive set of targets to achieve by 2025 - which includes a pledge to increase products made from recycled materials so that 55% of recycled content is used in total production. In fact, the company is already on the trajectory to reach that goal thanks to the launch of core indoor storage ranges from Curver, such as the Jute collection, designed with the eco-conscious consumer in mind.

Inspired by handcrafted textiles, the range includes a selection of multi-functional baskets made from 100% recycled plastic offering a collection of storage solutions for

the home. The plastic used is post-industrial recycled material.

Available in small, medium, and large sizes, they have been designed in off white, deep shadow grey, forest green and peppercorn, providing retailers with a variety of options for consumers, enabling retailers to maximise basket spend.

Edward Johnson, Managing Director at Keter UK, comments: “We are already the largest user of recycled plastic in the industry and feel a responsibility to lead the way in creating solutions to produce zero-waste 100% recycled plastic products designed to last a lifetime.”

He continues: “There is an ongoing debate about plastics, and through eco-conscious innovations we can tackle the impact and help to build a better world.

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The Lowdown l Curver, part of the Keter Group, embraces company-wide commitment to the responsible creation of plastic-based products. l Product developments include home storage items that are 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials. l Curver embraces the group’s Better Products for Better places ethos.

“The Jute collection, along with Curver’s Terrazzo and Infinity ranges, are just a few examples of how we have made conscious efforts to our design and manufacturing arm to enable us to create useful products from recycled materials. We have pledged across the business to achieve a more efficient and less impactful approach to create the lifetime products society wants.”

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Exclusively exhibitors to donate to In Kind Direct Above: Keen Home Cook winner Teresa Lynch with head judge Lesley Waters and Andy Godfrey, Chemours UK retail marketing manager.

Teresa is top home cook Inspiring Culinary Generations - the national cookery competition sponsored

by Teflon non-stick coatings - has announced that its Keen Home Cook 2021 winner is Teresa Lynch.

Teresa cooked her signature two-course dinner party menu of Vietnamese Chicken & Sweetcorn Curry and Yoozoo Meringue Tart. She was one of seven shortlisted home cooks in a national cook-off. The competition’s final (May 21) was judged by a panel headed up by celebrity chef Lesley Waters.

Teresa won a luxury hamper full of cooking and foodie goodies worth over £200, plus £500-worth of Teflon nonstick coated cookware and a gift set from partner Thermapen. She commented: “I feel like this is a huge stepping-stone to boosting my confidence in my cooking ability. I have always dreamed of going on to do something within the food world – I feel this achievement proves that I can do it!”

Below: Mary Berry's Simple Comforts by BBC Books.

Mary queen of cookbooks GreenPan has proclaimed that Mary Berry is the most successful UK chef, based on the popularity of cookbooks.

The cookware brand collated a comprehensive list of 10 popular celebrity chefs from the UK, sourcing a list of all their cookbooks available to buy.

Reviews for the cookbook were collected from Amazon.

In second place is James Martin, closely followed by Rick Stein. Despite coming 8th in the rankings, Jamie Oliver has the highest number of average monthly searches for his 5 Ingredients: Quick and Easy Food.

Exclusively exhibitors are invited to donate housewares products to In Kind Direct at the end of the show (which runs from August 24-25 at Islington’s Business Design Centre). Housewares - such as cookware, tableware, utility, cleaning products and small electricals including kettles - are among essential items that are much needed. The charity initiative is organised by Progressive Housewares, with the support of Exclusively. In Kind Direct is a UK charity who Above and below: In Kind Direct provides believe that everyone deserves access to life’s essentials. charities and community groups with much Founded in 1996 by HRH the Prince of Wales, they distribute needed products including vacuum cleaners and drinks flasks. new consumer goods donated by companies to a range of charitable organisations operating in the UK. So far, they have supported over 11,200 charitable organisations and distributed over £275m worth of essential products “We offer a one stop solution connecting companies and their products to thousands of charities, community groups, foodbanks and schools who need those essentials to support a wide range of social issues within their communities,”explains Eva Learner from In Kind Direct’s Corporate Partnerships team.“Insight is at the heart of everything we do; our recent charity network survey highlighted the urgent need for essential housewares and kitchenware,” she continued. “Some 69% of respondents identified household items as one of the most needed product categories in the next few months. Key products within this category are small appliances like kettles and hoovers, as well as kitchen and catering products.”HARV (Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Domestic Violence Team), one of the organisations receiving products from In Kind Direct explains how it uses housewares and home products: “We support families moving into refuges who have nothing. In Kind Direct enables us to give families a welcome pack, including toiletries, cleaning supplies, new bedding, saucepan sets and a kettle - everything they need.”A refugee family taken in by HARV reflects on the importance of the welcome pack: “I arrived with the children by train with only the things we could carry. I felt so guilty as the kids had to leave everything behind. I cried when the refuge worker gave me the new bedding, kitchenware and all the things we'd need and told me they were mine to keep. Getting new things made us feel like we were cared for.”Details of how to make donations at Exclusively will be confirmed nearer to the event. Meanwhile, housewares suppliers and retailers can find out more about supporting Kind Direct by going to www.inkindirect.org or contact the team on donations@inkinddirect.org

Below: myLakeland was launched in 2019.

Right: Eddingtons’ virtual showroom integrates 360degree technology.

myLakeland celebrates one million members Lakeland is celebrating its one millionth member joining the myLakeland loyalty club. The loyalty programme was the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2020 Excellence in Retailer Initiative winner.

Launched just under two years ago, the club gives consumers access to exclusive content, live events, vouchers and offer packs as well as the opportunity to contribute to Lakeland’s charity pot each time they shop.

Since myLakeland launched, customers have raised over £100K for charity and have helped plant over 10,000 trees in partnership with the Woodland Trust. The one millionth member received a £200 Lakeland summer hamper and a £500 Dine Indulge voucher to enjoy a meal prepared by a private chef in their own home.

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Eddingtons welcomes virtual buyers Eddingtons has launched a virtual customer experience that includes a walk around tour of its trade showroom, giving prospective buyers the opportunity to browse the broad product range from the comfort of their desktop or mobile device.

Direct links to the Eddingtons B2B website enable retail buyers to toggle between the virtual showroom and their online order or switch to further research product detail, brands and ranges or enjoy product videos or demonstrations. Tabitha Monkhouse, digital marketing executive describes the technology as “incredible.

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Blue Diamond talks strategy Below: Root’s website highlights the circular economy in action at cosmetics brand Lush.

BHETA’s focus on sustainable packaging Reognising demands from consumers, retailers and the Government for more sustainable alternatives to previously accepted standards of packaging, BHETA’s webinar programme includes a thorough focus on the topical subject of packaging.

Tracy Sutton and Sarah Greenaway from the sustainable packaging consultancy Root are providing BHETA members with insights into the changing marketplace (June 8), looking at sustainable packaging strategies to ensure a positive brand future.

Root works in partnership with many UK companies to create low-impact circular packaging solutions and blueprints for business sustainability, and has delivered projects for Diageo, Pukka and PepsiCo. As an independent consultancy it can critique all aspects of the packaging cycle objectively. From legislation to implementation, it prides itself on providing clear, workable, and immediate actions.

Root was founded by Tracy Sutton in 2013 to help organisations use less and focus on becoming regenerative, inclusive, and kinder. Tracy is a regular speaker at international conferences and a respected commentator in national and trade media.

Meanwhile, Sarah combines an extensive commercial background with 30 years’ experience working in sustainability, retail and brand development for brands, including Boots, Kingfisher and Simplyhealth.

BHETA’s chief operating officer, Will Jones commented, “Consumers are increasingly choosing brands who operate responsibly in all areas including packaging – this issue is no longer just a question of compliance.

In addition, retailers such as Tesco have introduced demanding packaging standards and the Government is introducing extended producer responsibility and significant cost pressures with the 2022 Plastic Tax and a proposed revamp of the Packaging Waste Regulations. As a result, this is a very timely webinar giving BHETA members the opportunity to discuss their options with independent consultants.

Alan Roper, managing director of Blue Diamond is the next major retailer to address members of BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) in a webinar on Tuesday June 15 at 10.30 am.

Alan is to update members on the garden centre group’s trading performance, provide insights into its strategic direction and plans, and look at consumer and garden centre retail trends. He is also to outline specific opportunities for suppliers in his 20-30 minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Above: The Blue Diamond Group is building two new garden centres With 40 locations and a turnover of over £180m in 2019, Blue in 2021: Scotch Corner, near Richmond in North Yorkshire and Diamond is one of the UK’s largest garden centre groups. It acquired Elveden in Thetford, Norfolk.

17 garden centres from Wyevale in 2018 and 2019.

Urging suppliers to book as soon as possible prior to the event, Will Jones, chief operating officer of BHETA commented, “I’m delighted that BHETA can secure fantastic garden industry speakers like Alan Roper, and I know there will be a great turn out to hear him talk about Blue Diamond’s plans.”

The event follows the informative webinar with Claire Fletcher, category manager at Ocado, which attracted a large audience in May (see News).

Like others in BHETA’s popular programme, the Blue Diamond webinar is a member-only event, but interested non-member housewares and SDA suppliers can contact Seema Grantham, BHETA’s sector manager for housewares and small domestic appliances on 07946 078566.

Smart addition

Above: Family cooking with Princess from the Smartwares Group.

With its world-renowned brands including Princess and Tristar, the Smartwares Group has joined BHETA. The Group originates from The Netherlands and creates affordable, well-designed appliances for daily life at a various price points.

Smartware’s product range spans six brands and 14 categories, including domestic appliances. The Group has offices in The Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Sweden, Lebanon, Turkey, Hong Kong and China, and exports all over the world.

Seema Grantham, BHETA’s sector manager for housewares and small domestic electrical said, “I’m delighted that a company with such a wide-ranging commitment to innovation and smart technology in so many categories recognises the benefits BHETA provides in terms of UK retail, export and business service contacts.”

Flavoursome new member Iconic French brand Peugeot Saveurs has also joined the association.

Peugeot Saveurs started making pepper mills in 1840 has expanded from tableware into bakeware, barware, knives and kitchen accessories.

It now offers a wide selection of manual and electric salt, pepper and spice mills in sleek and elegant designs, both contemporary and traditional – and all with a lifetime guarantee. It also has a range of coffee grinders - including the Peugeot Kronos (from Burton McCall), which scooped the Top Tool and Gadget trophy in The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2020 - and wine accessories including decanters, corkscrews and tasting glasses. Recently the Peugeot Saveurs name has started to appear on oven and bakeware, kitchen knives and kitchen giftware.

BHETA’s Seema Grantham stated: “I’m delighted to see such an established name in tableware and kitchenware joining BHETA. Peugeot Saveurs has a wonderful reputation for French style and gourmet quality.”

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Above: Top Tool: 2020: Peugeot Kronos Coffee Mill.

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Shop shutters have finally been raised

Below: Andrew has been out and about visiting Bira members since shops have re-opened.

After a long, bleak winter in nationwide lockdown, we are back in business – hopefully, this time for good.

As part of preparations for the reopening of so-called ‘non-essential’ retail, I accompanied Small Business Minister Paul Scully on a visit to indies in Stoke Newington, North London.

It took place a week before April 12 – or ‘the glorious 12th’ – and it was to talk to retailers about the measures and efforts they were making to welcome back shoppers.

First stop was card and giftware retailer and Bira member Heidi Early, who was preparing to reopen her shop Earlybird Designs.

She explained how they had been closed for eight of the last 12 months and it had been ‘incredibly hard’.

Her business had accepted the Government support including a Bounce Back Loan, a Local Restriction Grant, and the furlough scheme, but couldn’t wait to reopen, see customers, and start earning again.

Heidi also showed us how she’s cleverly adapted her small store to help customers and staff feel safe complete. She’s installed Perspex screens, restricted capacity, signage to promote social distancing, and, of course, plenty of hand sanitiser.

Minister Scully also visited jeweller and Bira member Roger Taylor of Metal Crumble, a nearby hairdresser, and then a pub in Mile End. It was an essential visit which helped to highlight how challenging the last 12 months have been for all types of independent retailer. It also demonstrated the efforts they are all making so customers feel safe as they shop – measures I know will be second nature now to all of you.

What I hope Minister Scully took from day is that, while the Government support, has been greatly appreciated, it simply can’t stop there now shops are open again.

Indie retailers need consistent support, financial and otherwise, for the foreseeable future.

Footfall will take time to return to normal and there will be people who shopped online and won’t return to ‘bricks and mortar’ retail.

Schemes such as shopping vouchers like the ones being issued in Northern Ireland, reduced or free town centre parking, and further reduced business rates are all ways in which we’d like the Government to go further.

And so Bira will continue lobbying for the long game, to ensure the future of high streets so that we can remain in business – for good.

If you would like to discuss any of this article with us, or would like to find out more about our association and the support we give independent retail business, then please contact our membership team on 0800 028 0245 or visit bira.co.uk

Andrew Goodacre, ceo, Bira (British Independent Retailers' Association)

Above: Paul Scully cutting the ribbon on Earlybird Designs to proclaim the store open.

Roll out a voucher scheme Bira has called for England, Wales and Scotland to follow the example set in Northern Ireland in issuing a shopping voucher to encourage high street spending.

Every adult aged over 18 in Northern Ireland is eligible to apply for a £100 voucher to spend at ‘bricks and mortar’ retailers. The announcement coincided with the reopening of non-essential retail – including cookshops and housewares stockists – in Northern Ireland, with vouchers expected to be issued over the summer.

Bira was swift to call for the other home nations to follow suit, with ceo Andrew Goodacre commenting:“This is an excellent scheme to increase spending in local communities and we would now like to see England, Scotland and Wales follow with a similar initiative.”

He reflected:“Last summer, the hospitality industry had the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, now the independent retail sector needs the same support in a Shop Out to Help Out initiative.”

Say no to violence Bira united with other retail organisations to call for the Government to take a tougher stance on violence and abuse towards shopworkers.

As part of the ShopKind campaign, he coalition, which consists of more than 30 major retail businesses, has urged MPs to back an amendment to a flagship government crime bill which would offer frontline workers greater protection, and harsher penalties for anyone committing assaults on shopworkers.

Major housewares stockists that are part of the coalition include Homebase, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Dixons Carphone, Morrisons and Tesco.

Above: The ShopKind campaign urges the public to act respectfully to retailers.

Restart grant delays

Speaking on behalf of many cookshop and housewares members, Bira expressed disappointment that many hard-hit retailers had not received the Restart Grant owed to them over one month from re-opening.

The one-off grants of between £2,667 to £6,000, which were announced in the Budget in March, were made available to help ‘non-essential’ businesses reopen after lockdown ended on April 12.

However, many members told Bira that the money – distributed by local authorities – had not been received in May. One such member informed the association that its local authority website pledged the money by the ‘end of April 2021’, but this was changed to ‘end of May 2021’.

Andrew Goodacre, Bira ceo commented:“We are disappointed to hear from members that there are ongoing delays with the distribution of the Restart Grants. In our view these should have been with business owners before the shops opened.”

He highlighted:“All the data is with the local authorities as this is not the first time grants have been sent to businesses and we urge all local authorities to re-double their efforts. Shops may be open, but the owners still need all the support that is owed to them.”

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From The Frontline

Welcome back Left: Emily, one of Holly’s new team that has been welcoming customers back.

Right: Holly is appreciating the surge in support for local shops.

Below: Display at Richard Dare.

It feels so good to be open again. I hope that you are all enjoying having your doors flung open once more. t has been amazing! The outpouring of joy from our customers has been truly heart-warming. Everyone just wanted to come in, look around, drink in the atmosphere and be in the company of others! Such a lovely experience.

The first few weeks were predictably buoyant and reassuringly so. It has reminded me that (hopefully) the high street is still a viable option. The growth of online has been so steep, obviously due to necessity, but it has felt like it would change the way people shopped forever. And perhaps it has. However, for my customers, it has made them realise how important a real shop is.

How being able to look at and feel a product is so much better than seeing it on a screen. How the buzz of buying something in real life is so much sweeter than the click of a button. How having real human interaction - a laugh, a chat, getting advice from a person face to face - is worth so much and is good for the soul. They have really felt the loss of that community and are shopping with renewed vigour to ensure that they don’t lose it again. And long may it last.

With the May bank holiday and a downturn in the weather we have seen

sales slow, but we are still going strong.

Stock in some cases is really causing an issue though.

Some suppliers seem to be navigating customs with more ease than others but when it goes wrong, it really seems to go wrong, and there seems to be very little that anyone can do about it. But short shipments and breakages are now much more of an issue when you are left short of stock as the costs associated with each delivery have a much bigger impact than they used to.

Then we are also feeling the effects of the shortage of containers and surcharges being added to invoices. Of course, I understand this and am grateful that it is (hopefully) temporary, but it is quite a hefty addition to each invoice and, on top of price increases, is making prices rise quite steeply in places. However in general, customers seem to be happy to spend a little bit more to support their beloved high street - for now.

With the shops’ reopening has come a completely new team for Prep. Existing staff had slowly moved on to pastures new, and we didn’t really need to recruit while we were closed, so it all became a bit of a panic for opening as I didn’t want to take on

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people and then have opening pushed back again. However, I have managed to pull together a great new team with a brilliant mix of skills. We have finished initial training and are now building on it. Finding stock is always one of the hardest parts of the job for newcomers. Prep is very small and the stock room almost non-existent, so stock is packed away tightly in every nook and cranny and it takes a long time to remember where everything is stashed, but they’re doing a brilliant job.

We have also taken on an extra pair of hands part-time at Richard Dare to free up some of Fatima’s time. We are aiming to spend a bit more time sourcing and planning together, and I also want her to help with my accounting as she’s much better at it than me.

So that leaves me with very little to do and I’m now in semi-retirement! If only that were the case! Now that the team is settled, it is time for me to go back to the website and get it updated and work on building its profile.

And then it is almost time to think about returning to the shows. Exclusively is up first, swiftly followed by Top Drawer. I wonder how a post-Covid show will feel but I’m certainly excited to see familiar faces and look at all the gorgeous new product.

Bring it on!

Holly Wilson is the owner of two award winning North London cookshops: Prep in Stoke Newington and Richard Dare in Primrose Hill.

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Inset: Beautiful picnics with Royal Doulton’s Pacific collection.

Below right: Divertimenti’s windows are filled with inspiration for outdoor living.

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This summer is destined for garden parties, with outdoor socialising known to be safer and families and friends eager to reunite. However, aside from the pandemic’s influence, the trend to embrace our gardens as extra living ‘rooms’ has been gathering momentum. PH asks suppliers and retailers how the rise of outdoor living is influencing product development, marketing and publicity, sales and displays.

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ince May 17 up to 30 people have been allowed to get together outside for garden gatherings and picnics. Moreover, consumers are now grabbing opportunities for leisure and socialising in the great outdoors as (due to Covid travel restrictions) most people will remain in the UK this summer.

However, this is not merely a post pandemic phenomenon. In recent years, we have been embracing outdoor spaces as our antidote to all-consuming technology. So, will garden party culture – and a love for cooking and eating in the fresh air - be perpetuated far beyond summer 2021?

Outdoor enthusiasts “I think outdoor living is here to stay,” states Jason Somers, general manager at Divertimenti in London. The retailer has been building up its outdoor product

offering over two or three years, in line with Jason’s own enthusiasm for the sector.

“Everything we sell is used by members of staff, so we are passionate and informed about all of our products,” he confirms. In Jason’s view, outdoor living is a lifestyle shift that has been happening over several years. Of course, the pandemic has acted as a catalyst; consumers have had been cooking at home, and many have had cash to invest in their living space, including gardens.

Moreover, Jason admits that - despite Divertimenti’s location in London, where local customers are unlikely to have much garden area - demand for outdoor living has soared in recent months, spurred on by ‘the rule of six,’ which came into force at the end of March, and subsequent easing of restrictions outdoors.

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balconies for outdoor cooking and dining and we’ve been supplying hotels with picnic hampers so that they can provide a bespoke offering for their guests.

Investing in an outdoor space is a natural progression from kitting out an indoor kitchen and many customers have put a lot of money into buying outdoor ovens, al fresco tableware and accessories. Now they are keen for people to come round so they can show off their new gear.”

However, outdoor living is not just about entertaining, as Jason highlights: “Customers show us how they’re cooking an everyday meal for two people on their Lotus Grill.” Hence the team at Divertimenti is enjoying sharing recipes, such as sourdough pizzas and other ideas for different ways for cooking outside.

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Food for thought Egg and Ooni Pizza Ovens saw one or two sales annually when first stocked by Divertimenti four years ago, but now the retailer is selling out on the same day as new Ooni stock is released online. Jason even admits that he was scared to talk about the Big Green Egg four years ago, due to its considerable cost, but, with the benefit of training on its versatility and the fact that consumers are embracing outdoor cooking, he now has an appreciative audience. Another premium line, Yorkshiremade Delavita wood-fired portable ovens have been a popular introduction for Divertimenti this year.

The retailer’s spring windows have set the scene for outdoor living, featuring three Big Green Eggs and two pizza ovens, along with melamine and other outdoor tableware.

“Our window display has had really good results, even though there hasn’t been a lot of sun,” states Jason. “We started planning this year’s outdoor living range in January, and we have been reordering melamine, so we continue to have a good mix of product, including candles and bright linen textiles. People are keen to have bold summer colours for outdoors. We are also finding that Skeppshult cast iron is really popular for outdoor use.”

In conclusion, Jason reflects: “During the past year, people have developed their cooking skills, turned their attention from indoors to outdoors, and have realised how beautiful their homes and gardens can be.”

Feeling the heat

Above: Staub has been showing the versatility of its cast iron- including skillet pans - for outdoor gatherings.

Below left: Epicurean Lemon Fresh platter from Eddingtons.

Bottom left: With somewhere to plug in, Gastroback’s Design Table Grill Plancha & BBQ provides the means to cook a huge variety of meals.

Bright and beautiful An increase in al fresco dining and entertaining is influencing design of outdoor tableware, such as Epicurean’s ranges from Eddingtons.

“Consumers are becoming bolder and less conservative in their quest to add fun to outdoor entertaining,” acknowledges Tabitha Monkhouse, Eddingtons’ marketing executive. “They might well pick a Monstera leaf platter for outdoors when they would choose something more subtle for dinner inside the home, and, of course, our break-resistant melamine is perfect for safe family entertaining outside, when spills and breakages are more likely.”

Reflecting consumers’ yearnings to be in more exotic locations - and the power of tableware to create new settings despite being at

Staub has been highlighting outdoor living with its PR and social media, for example showcasing how the brand’s cast iron excels for heat retention, and cold retention (for example, filled with ice and seafood).

“Traditionally there has always been an element of focus on Staub’s versatility for outdoor dining, from vibrant, playful colours and the special shaped Vegetable Garden pieces like the tomato, artichoke and pumpkin ceramics, to the characteristics of cooking and serving in cast iron - a material that holds its temperature, helping to keep dishes hot as they're served on picnic tables or under gazebos,” acknowledges Kate Armstrong, retail marketing manager for Zwilling.

She also recognises that consumers yearn to see and share images of visually stunning outdoor table settings on social media: “Interesting or unusual shapes in combination with rich, glossy colours are always going to be eye-catching, and it's this that draws attention on platforms like Instagram and attracts wider interest.”

Meanwhile, OXO’s product development has tuned into the significance of barbecuing this year with the launch of a new range of Good Grips barbecue tools.

As typical for the brand, the tools have design features to make tasks easier, such as the Turner with “a double-bend design for better leverage when flipping burgers and steaks,” notes Tracy Carroll, associate marketing director OXO EMEA. Other clever features include the grilling skewers’ flat design, which enables even cooking of kebabs. The new tongs have a built-in bottle opener, and the Chef’s Precision digital instant read thermometer has “a large display that pivots 90° so you can read it at any angle, as well as coming with a storage sleeve with chefrecommended food temperatures.”

Gastroback’s Design BBQ Advanced Smart and Design BBQ Advanced Control have won multiple awards, so it is not surprising that the company has expanded its collection with the new Design Table Grill Plancha & BBQ. “Each grill plate is equipped with a smooth Plancha side and a ribbed BBQ side and they can be turned and reversed as desired,” explains Marcus Lux, Gastroback’s head of export and business development.

Recognising that many consumers want to widen their culinary repertoire and create dishes for all times of the day, the Table Grill can be used for “Mediterranean grill recipes, fish fillets, seafood or vegetables and pancakes on the plancha,” notes Marcus. Besides enabling a “fine marking” for more traditional barbecue food, the “ribbed BBQ grill is ideal for French toast, bacon, fried eggs, omelettes or fried potatoes.”

Tower (from RKW) has expanded into new product sectors to address the ‘modern-day staycation’ and garden living. Its new Coast & Country ranges include picnicware and outdoor tableware, while Stealth is a range for outdoor cooking and heating. Introductions include Tower’s Pizzazz grill top pizza oven, and, in tribute to the British climate, the 2-in-1 fire pit and BBQ.

Inset: OXO’s new grilling skewers have a flat design which keeps the kebabs steady on the grill.

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Food for thought home - Epicurean’s latest range includes Lemon Fresh. “The collection is inspired by the vibrant hand-painted ceramics from the Amalfi coast, featuring ripe lemon designs and lush green foliage,” says Tabitha. “The range is enhanced by oversized serving trays and even a lemon shaped platter perfect for alfresco entertaining.” Moreover, Eddingtons has expanded its Amazon Floral range, with new “tropical bird side plates adding bursts of colour against a tropical leaf canopy.”

Meanwhile, Antony Robson, senior marketing activation manager at Fiskars acknowledges that coastal themes continue to be strong: “Ocean blues are a dominant colour for outdoor dining, whether diners are by the sea or aspire to be.” He adds: “With dinner and salad plates, bowls and tumblers made from durable melamine, Royal Doulton’s Pacific Outdoor Living collection recognises that consumers want to create beautifully coordinated table or picnic settings wherever they are eating outside.”

Get creative when cooking outdoors Outdoor dining no longer equates to a chargrilled sausage and humble burger in a bun with a dollop of ketchup. Lynsey Abbott, outdoor living buyer at Dobbies has been providing tips for al fresco cooks, including the need for a thermometer. Even though some barbecues have builtin thermometers, she emphasises that: “It’s still handy to make sure temperatures are right.”

Lynsey enthuses: “Be creative on the grill. As much as you can’t beat a classic burger, there is so much more that can be cooked outdoors, from halloumi to whole joints and delicious grilled desserts.” Moreover, Lynsey highlights “plenty of inspiration to be found on Instagram and Pinterest.”

Dobbies’ outdoor cooking range covers high-tech and compact portable barbecues, as well as “eco-friendly alternatives, Bluetooth-integrated controlled fans and wood-fired pellet grills.”

Right: Dobbies’ consumer PR has been focusing on outdoor living, highlighting its range, which includes the Dancook 9000 Firepit, pizza ovens and grills, as well as outdoor tableware and accessories.

Below left: Ilminster Home Hardware filled its winning windows with outdoor dining and picnic products from Lifetime Brands Europe.

Below right: Restaurantstyle feasts at home: reaching up to 500C, the Gozney Roccbox can cook up an authentic Neapolitan pizza in just 90 seconds.

Window full of summer Ilminster Home Hardware chose outdoor dining as the showstopping theme for its large windows in April and won first prize in Lifetime Brand Europe’s Re-opening Window Challenge.

Owner Philip Wyatt says the display was prompted by the need for people to socialise outside, as well as the choice of uplifting and eye-catching “bright and colourful” products. He reports: “The reaction to the window from our customers has been very favourable, with lots of comments and increased sales of all of the featured products from Lifetime Brands.”

Philip admits that barbecue sales at Ilminster Home Hardware saw a spike during the first lockdown in 2020, with less demand this year, while stock has also been hard to get hold of. He also explains: “We’re a general hardware store in a rural area where a lot of people have large gardens, and, over the last three years, we’ve seen big growth in outdoor entertainment such as skittles, Jenga and children’s tepees.”

The outdoor kitchen Last summer searches for 'outdoor kitchen ideas' rose by 60% over 30 days in June and July, according to search trend data highlighted by Gozney.

Already well known for its Roccbox portable outdoor pizza oven, Gozney launched Dome, a wood-fired outdoor oven, on its website a few weeks ago. “In just four hours after the launch, we had sold £5million+ in revenue,” reveals Lydia Vas Nunes, head of marketing. “Early adopters caused us to sell out for the rest of 2021 in a matter of hours,” she reports, reflecting: “It is an incredible testament to how the Dome is changing the world of outdoor cooking.”

Lydia recognises a shift in perception regarding outdoor kitchens. “People don’t

view our products as just ‘pizza ovens’ anymore; the term ‘outdoor oven’ is more all-encompassing for the things the Dome can do - slow roasting, reaching high temperatures that are perfect for pizza, baking and smoking. It is incredibly exciting for the future of outdoor cooking.” She adds: “People are starting to demand a lot more from their outdoor cooking equipment and the lucky consumers who managed to get their hands on a Dome on its launch day are just the tip of the iceberg as we did very little to generate demand.”

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Perfect for picnics, outdoor dining and garden parties - this gorgeous collection of natural wood serving, storing and display crates are a must and will add rustic charm to any kitchen, dining table or outdoor dining area. Each piece is unique due to the use of the natural materials and is available in white or natural. The collection includes mini crate, medium crate, deep tray, cutlery/bottle holder, table caddy for condiments and large cutlery tray.

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Retailer focus

Fruitful enterprise

Inset: The exterior of Garsons, Esher.

Bottom right: The recently expanded Cookshop area, running up to the Farm Shop at Garsons in Esher.

Bottom: For the great outdoors: one of the new fixtures at Garsons in Esher displays ‘on the go’ products and picnicware, including coolbags and picnic rugs.

Inset: Eco-friendly picnicware and outdoor dining accessories on display at Garsons in Titchfield.

Garsons, the winner of the first ever Best Garden Centre title in The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2020 is celebrating 150 years of business. The retailer’s success lies in its constant evolution, according to buyer Sarah Crees, who tells PH what makes Garsons in Esher and Titchfield so very special.

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arsons is “always evolving,” says Sarah Crees, who has spent almost two decades as a buyer for the family-run business, which has two garden centres located in the villages of Esher in Surrey and Titchfield in Hampshire.

The latest developments include linking Esher’s Farm Shop to its garden centre building. Completed last October, this provided a newly expanded space for

Cookshop and Gift Food, positioned appropriately in the area before a wealth of ingredients. “The department was also treated to lovely new fixtures, which has helped with merchandising and customer flow,” Sarah explains. She adds: “Titchfield’s housewares department also sits next to its Farm Shop and the flow works perfectly.”

Both sites have their housewares offering over the last couple of years “to satisfy demand for additional ranges and brands,” Sarah confirms. In her view, variety and newness is what makes Garsons stand out.

“We have a great mix of big brands and smaller artisan suppliers that keeps our offerings interesting, as well as the displays created in-house by our amazing teams.”

She cites one of her favourite local

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Blooming marvellous Sarah Crees has spent 19 years at Garsons, having joined as an assistant buyer on the shop floor at Esher. In 2015, she became central buyer for both Garsons’ garden centres, taking her away from the retail frontline. Her wide remit covers cookshop and gifts, as well as home fragrance, books and toys.

“Garsons is a lovely place to work,” she enthuses. “When you drive through the village of Esher, you may think you’ve taken a wrong turn as we are so rural. We are extremely lucky with our picturesque locations, with the bonus of having one of the UK’s largest Pick Your Own fruit, vegetable and flower farms at the Esher site.”

The retailer has “very strong links” to the communities it serves, with lots of “positive feedback” from its local initiatives. Garsons’ charities of the year for 2021 are Princess Alice Hospice and the Portsmouth Hospitals Charity and Intensive Care Unit. It donated ‘thank you’ packages for staff dealing with Covid patients last year. Meanwhile, Garsons has supported the horticultural and environmental curriculum at a local primary school for over a decade.

Sarah acknowledges: “For me, the people make Garsons special, dedicated to ensuring we inspire our customers and offer something to suit every taste.”

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Retailer focus suppliers, Toasted Crumpet, which is “only about 10 miles away from our Esher site and has beautiful ranges of ceramics and gifts.”

Particularly strong categories for the past year include - as most would agree – baking, as well as barware. “Home cocktails had accelerated in popularity even before lockdowns,” reflects Sarah. She continues: “Entertaining - including barware - will continue to have a big influence on our housewares selections this year, especially with being able to eat indoors as well as outdoors as Covid restrictions ease.”

Garsons’ range of eco-friendly kitchen and household products are another notable area of growth, ranging from cleaning brushes to cake tray liners. “Sustainability is creeping into every product area, which is really positive. It’s something that is important to our customers, so I will be looking to increase our current selection even further,” Sarah notes.

Products for outdoor dining grew last year “when everyone could picnic in the summer.” Besides expanding its outdoor product ranges, Garsons cross merchandises its throws and blankets with

Inset: Displays, including preserving, textiles and kitchen storage at Garsons in Titchfield.

She is now enthusiastic about the return to face-to-face buying, admitting: “For me, no access to shows has been difficult when sourcing new suppliers and products and I’m really looking forward to their return, especially Harrogate Home & Gift in July and Exclusively in August.”

A growing family Garsons’ directors are all descendants of its founder, George Henry Thompson, who established his growing business in Esher’s West End Village in 1871. George specialised in vegetable production, selling to greengrocers through London’s Borough Market.

During the war, the Thompsons’ business helped the war efforts by increasing its food production, with land girls and prisoners of war helping with the harvesting.

The family business continued to supply London greengrocers with fresh produce until the 1970s, when supermarkets rose to dominance, sourcing from international suppliers. The Thompsons then started selling at retail to the local community and developed a Pick Your Own business, Farm Shop and Garden Centre. In 1999, Garsons opened its second site at Titchfield, having bought a local nursery.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the business, Garsons is introducing a selection of branded products “with a beautiful logo and artwork of our 150-year story from a local artist,” reports Sarah. Items include a reusable water bottle and coffee cup, reusable bags, a special pale ale glass and a drinking glass. There are more bespoke products in development for the Christmas season.

picnicware and display outdoor tableware in lifestyle settings in its outdoor furniture sections. “The relief of being able to meet up outside in groups has meant that many people don’t care what the weather is like, as long as they can use a throw to keep warm,” Sarah observes. “When you’ve been stuck indoors, you’ll do anything to get out!

People have also been spending more time and money on their gardens, so want to make the most of them.”

Reflecting on the past year, Sarah comments: “We were very, very lucky and extremely privileged to be one of the first industries to reopen, and also remain open throughout Christmas and into 2021. We implemented all Covid-safety measures to ensure our customers and staff felt safe and our spacious shopfloor layout and building style has really helped with this.”

Inset: Proud winners: members of the Garsons team with the trophy for Excellence in Housewares Awards 2021 Best Garden Centre.

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Who will be 2021’s retail award winners?

The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2021 is open for entries from retailers, and nominations from suppliers, with a deadline of July 9.

Best Garden Centre (eligible for both independents and multiples) was a new category introduced at the start of 2020, along with Best Supermarket.

The Best Independent Cookshop was another new award title introduced last year, reflecting the widening of this category to include all independent cookshops in the UK, and not just Bira members.

Of course, the EIH Awards also recognise department stores (independent and multiple or group members) and housewares multiples or small groups. Training, display, and retail initiatives are all celebrated by the Awards, which also recognise the amazing feats of retail employees who go to great lengths to serve customers and promote housewares products.

If you know retailers who deserves recognition, please make your nominations now. Or if you are a retailer, then shout about your achievements.

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FACKELMANN BRANDS: Advertorial

Family owned Fackelmann Brands, founded over 100 years ago in Bavaria, Germany, is among the world’s leading global manufacturers of kitchen tools, gadgets and bakeware, best known for iconic brands which include Fackelmann, Zenker, Furi, Stanley Rogers and Wiltshire.

Progressive Housewares caught up with Simon Rees, Fackelmann Brands’ head of UK sales, to discover more about his plans for taking the UK arm of Fackelmann onwards and upwards this year.

Investing in the

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Right: A Furi magentic hexagonal knife block.

Far right: Fackelmann UK’s head of sales Simon Rees.

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ackelmann Brands, founded in Bavaria in 1919 by Heinrich Fackelmann, has enjoyed an exciting period of growth, acquisition and investment over the past few years, “and we are now in an exciting stage of development in the UK for Fackelmann,” confirms head of UK sales Simon Rees, who joined the company four years ago, having worked with some of the biggest

brands in the housewares industry for over 20 years.

“We have excellent stock availability – a 96% fulfilment rate across the business - as well as exciting new product ranges and brands to offer UK customers,” he continues. “As always, excellent customer service is vital to building strong relationships with retailers, and this is something we will be building on as we grow the business in the UK.” Far from being affected by the pandemic over the past 15 months, Fackelmann - whose president is third generation Alexander Fackelmann - enjoyed a turnover of 450m euros last year, with growth up by 14% on 2019. “With baking one of the biggest trends during Left: Wiltshire perforated baking trays.

Right: FSC Woodware is manufactured at Fackelmann’s factory in Poland.

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the pandemic, it really helped to push sales upwards,” highlights Simon.

On a global stage, Fackelmann supplies most major retailers, while in the UK, Simon reels off leading retailer partners to include Tesco, Asda, Dunelm, TK Maxx, John Lewis and Lakeland, with private label helping to drive business. “In Europe,” he continues, “we supply 19 out of the 20 top retailers - with the exception being the

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FACKELMANN BRANDS: Advertorial

Since 1930, Stanley Rogers has been renowned for quality, craftsmanship and timelines style.

Today it is Australia’s most iconic cutlery brand, boasting an Australia heritage of more than 90 years.

Collections include the Soho Onyx 24 Piece Cutlery Set – an impressive statement for the most discerning entertainer.

Design and style extend into the Travel Picnic Table, while innovation is at the forefront of the SR-Matrix Non-Stick Frying pan (32cm).

SR-Matrix - revolutionary non-stick, with a protective stainless steel matrix - is 100% metal utensil safe and ideal for searing and browning, offering a hybrid performance of stainless steel and non-stick.

Fackelmann is the global market leader in kitchen tools and gadgets, with a huge selection of product ranges that include everything from can openers and pizza cutters to slicers, graters and mandolins, food preparation, storage and barware at good, better and best levels. There are over 10,000 lines in total for those who are counting!

one retailer that doesn’t stock non-food products – and we also have global reach with key markets in Australasia and the Americas.”

Trust comes from the fact that the company has four of its own factories in China (100% Fackelmann group owned), with additional sites in Germany manufacturing bakeware (Zenker and Dr. Oetker), and at Fackelmann’s head office in Hersbruck for plastic injection moulding of kitchen and gadgets, plus a site in Poland for FSC woodware. Additionally, a new factory is on schedule to be opened in India this year.

“It’s because of our strong manufacturing base and expertise in plastic, metals and wood, that we are also the ‘go to’ in the housewares category for numerous major household name brands,” Simon points out.

“Plus, in kitchen tools and gadgets, we are at the forefront of injection moulding, using a new type of bio-based and plant based plastics where we are well advanced on this development. Naturally, we ensure that all of our products meet the correct, local standards for each country/region - and are exceptionally focused on dotting all the ‘i’s’ and crossing all the ‘t’s’,” he emphasises.

“Being a German company, quality is of the utmost importance to us, and we monitor our in-house manufacturing closely, along with our in-house testing. We carry out ethical and technical audits and are also investing in robotic manufacturing. Of course, design is at the forefront, where we have teams on the ground to ensure that products keep up with future trends.”

So what will be driving sales in the UK for the rest of the year? “We’ve introduced three major Australian brands to the UK Furi, Stanley Rogers and Wiltshire,” explains Simon.

“Australia is extremely important to our business growth in the UK, and we have invested in ranges driven by the Fackelmann teams in Australia. However, my personal target is to make the UK the No. 2 market for Fackelmann in Europe, after Germany,” states Simon. “We have a plan - which includes moving to a larger warehouse in the UK due to sustained growth - but in the meantime, I’m delighted to say that we’re definitely getting noticed!”

Top left: Stanley Rogers’ SR Matrix.

Left: Facklemann’s slotted kitchen turner from the Zero range.

Below: The NEW Furi 9 piece capsule block with its stunning carbonised acacia block.

Celebrating 25 years, Füri was established in 1996 in Australia. The Füri story is one of innovation and rebelling against the status quo.

For hundreds of years knives had been made in the same way, with the company deciding to discard the old ways, instead using its mechanical engineering knowledge to apply a more scientific approach to the art of knife making.

The company’s deeper understanding of knife materials, cutting edges and handle construction led to the development of its innovative range of knives and sharpeners chosen by chefs and cooks around the world.

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FACKELMANN BRANDS: Advertorial Right: Wiltshire stainless steel Diamond can opener.

Right: Wiltshire 12 piece knife block set.

Wiltshire, an iconic Australian kitchenware brand, is designed to help create quick, delicious meals that bring family and friends together on the days that matter most – every day.

The company has been synonymous with quality, reliability and value for money for over 80 years and is one of Australia’s most recognised kitchenware brands.

Wiltshire is known for being the first to design and manufacture a self-sharpening knife – the iconic and patented Wiltshire Staysharp.

Today, Wiltshire extends its category leadership, innovation and expertise into a comprehensive range of kitchenware products -bakeware, baking accessories, barbecue tools, chopping boards, cookware, cutlery, knives, salt and pepper dispensers, scissors, kitchen tools and gadgets.

Protecting The Planet With the world focused on environmental concerns, suppliers across all industries are taking action to ensure that they are manufacturing responsibly, with Fackelmann Brands putting sustainability at the top of the company’s agenda. In fact, founder Heinrich Fackelmann laid the foundation for sustainability in 1919 with the first wooden kitchen gadgets.

Today, as a member of The Climate Leaders, which is supported by the UN, the company’s goal is to convert a large part of its products and packaging to sustainable materials by 2025.

Currently all products are produced under fair conditions, with the company constantly working on using materials as ecologically as possible, while guaranteeing the highest product safety through standards and regular audits.

Below: The Ecolution recycled frying pan range will be showcased at the Exclusively Shows.

Ecolution Pans

Below: Among the kitchen utensils in the Green PE Ecolution collection.

Cocoa shell (new for Autumn 2021)

Ecolution The first worldwide carbon neutral kitchenware range will be showcased at Exclusively Shows, taking place at London’s Business Design Centre from 24-25 August.

The range is made of bio materials with FSC packaging and plant based inks. Utensil function heads are heat resistant up to 250C. “I’m really excited about launching this range in the UK with its strong sustainability message and great packaging,” enthuses Simon Rees.

Also launching at Exclusively Shows in August will be the new Ecolution recycled frying pan range.

Our new Ecolution recycled pans are made of 100% recycled aluminium cans (actually 55 cans for a 28cm diameter pan), and have the most environmentally-friendly coating available, as well as a handle made from a plant based plastic.

Suitable for all stove types, it is dishwasher safe, with its packaging sleeve made from FSC certified paper. Products also come with a 5 year guarantee.

The products in the Ecolution series are made from renewable PE and FSC certified wood stand for natural materials, such as wood fibers and sugar cane, which are combined in a new material that is particularly resistant. All products can be safely used in the usual areas of application and are easy to use in the dishwasher.

There is a combination of wood fibers and bioplastics in the handle of Ecolution products which consists of almost 100% renewable raw materials. The functional part is 30% bio-based.

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Once the shell of the cocoa bean is broken, it is considered a vegetable waste product and is normally disposed of. An alternative is processing it into organic fibers as a raw material for packaging material - in Zenker’s case, for muffin paper liners.

In the manufacture of paper, some of the cellulose is replaced by the bio-fibers. The result is a distinctive, innovative and sustainable type of packaging that transforms the natural shell of the cocoa bean into a timeless and individually patterned shape for baking creations.

Right: Zenker’s muffin paper liners.

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Tasty Licensing Partnership Fackelmann has obtained the global licensing rights from BuzzFeed for Tasty, the world’s No. 1 global media food network, and this exciting omni-channel concept will launch in the UK this Autumn with various retail partners.

Launched in 2015, Tasty has become a viral sensation with over 20 million followers on Facebook alone in the UK, featuring food videos, recipes, DIY hacks and much more.

Globally the average monthly views on Tasty Social media platforms is over 2.1 billion.

(Yes, billion!).

Fackelmann currently has a portfolio of over 300 products for Tasty, targeted at the Gen Z and millennial consumer. Fresh packaging, on trend colours and innovation have already helped deliver successful launches in the US (Walmart), Australia (BIG W) and Germany(Kaufland).

Social media videos for products help increase in-store traffic and online sales,” highlights Simon Rees.

Green PE Green PE is a natural plastic that is obtained from sugar cane and is used in kitchen utensils. During the production of the raw material, oxygen is also produced and the bagasse - the waste - can be converted into energy, to operate the sugar cane mills for example.

In its pure form, Green PE is dishwashersafe, but not heat-resistant, making it ideal for products such as butter dishes, spoons, cutting boards, egg cups or lemon squeezers.

Below: Intelligent packaging management focused on sustainability.

FSC wood-paper From wooden spoons to cutting boards, around 140 wooden items are manufactured at Fackelmann Brands in accordance with FSC standards, with the range gradually being completed. This also applies to the packaging which will be changed accordingly. Wherever possible, Fackelmann minimises packaging and avoids unnecessary material.

Fackelmann Brands: The lowdown l 1919: Heinrich Fackelmann established a kitchen tools company in Bavaria, Germany. l 1948: Sebastian Fackelmann took over the company. l 1960: Fackelmann started the production of wooden kitchen tools at its HQ. l 1979: A new wood transformation factory was built to meet increasing demand. l 1981: A new manufacturing era started for Fackelmann with a plastic production facility for household items. l 1984: Alexander Fackelmann fully joined the company and was the CEO until handing over to Martin Strack in 2020. Alexander is now Fackelmann Brands’ President. l 1987: The company took it’s first step out of Europe for the group, with the opening of an office in Hong Kong. EQH (European Quality Housewares).

Right: Among the Fackelmann product range for Tasty.

Below: A Green PE juice squeezer.

Carnauba wax Baking moulds have to be heatresistant and have an excellent coating so that baked goods can easily be removed from the mould. The coating consists partly of the wax of the carnauba palm and makes up about 5% the current possible maximum - so as not to impair the functions of the baking pan.

The wax comes from palm trees in Fairtrade-certified plantations and has excellent non-stick properties. In addition, it is vegan, and is extracted in a resourcesaving manner enabling the production of Fackelmann’s first climate-neutral baking moulds.

l 1988: Fackelmann’s current HQ was established in a new, 11,000 + sq m industrial park in Hersbruck, Germany. l 1989: Fackelmann exported its industrial expertise to China, building a factory in Shenzhen.

Today, the company owns and runs four manufacturing facilities. l 2003: Zenker became a Fackelmann brand, with Fackelmann taking over the production in Ainchach, Germany, giving the company two production sites in Germany and one in France. l 2005: Fackelmann acquired Birmingham based Probus Creative Housewares, (now Fackelmann Brands UK Limited), recognised for the company’s world famous Butterfly can opener which sold up to 10m pieces a year during the 1970’s. It remains one of the company’s best sellers in the UK. l 2008: To meet local demand for quality products, Fackelmann set up distribution offices in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand. A year later, the company made it’s first move into India.

Above: Tasty silicone multi-function utensils.

Below: Zenker carnauba wax baking moulds and baking tray.

Bottom: Fackelmann’s head office in Hersbruck, Bavaria.

l 2014: Furi, Stanley Rogers and Furi joined Fackelmann Brands as the company entered the Australian, New Zealand and Singapore markets. l 2015: Fackelmann entered the African continent with Prestige in South Africa. l 2019: Fackelmann Brands celebrated its centenary. l 2021: The company, whose HQ remains in Bavaria, currently employs 2550 staff worldwide.

Other leading Fackelmann brands include FM Professional, Nirosta, and Dr. Oetker, which is under license.

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Advertorial Feature: Tramontina

Following on from the pandemic, trend studies suggest that outdoor cooking and dining is only going to become bigger as more people get on board and spend more of their disposable income on taking the indoors outdoors.

To make the most of al fresco dining and socialising, people want the most authentic kit possible to impress friends and family, and who better to supply that kit but the masters of the churrasco – Tramontina.

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ith over 110 years of expertise, Tramontina know a thing or two about the art of churrasco – or as we say in the UK – barbequing!

The churrasco element of the company’s portfolio is vast, encompassing barbeques, barbeque tools and utensils, steak cutlery, carving sets, accessories as well as furniture.

All of this is done with a real nod to Tramontina’s heritage. For example, the company’s recently launched, and awardnominated, beer barrel grill combines the passion and tradition of the barbeque heritage with contemporary elements and efficiency. Simple to use, the result is the endearing beer barrel grill you always knew but with advantages and features you never thought possible.

There is no end to the choice of tools and utensils to help turn users into grilling pros! There are tongs, forks, skewers, carving knives and forks, a charcoal blower, mitts, a sauce injector, basting brushes and even spatulas/turners which incorporate a bottle opener – genius! Juicy cuts of meat aside, barbequing other favourite foods, such as fish and vegetables, can be quite a daunting thought for some, but other accessories such as a fish clamp grill, perforated fish/vegetable tray and barbeque woks can make it easy.

Above: Beer Barrel Grill.

Below left: Bistro Set. Below: Wooden teak board with jumbo steak knife and fork.

For prepping, cutting, presenting, carving and serving there is an amazing selection of wooden boards, all of which are both practical and beautiful, adding a rustic touch to al fresco entertaining: from steak plates with a juice rim which are large enough to accommodate accompaniments, as well as the headline cut of meat, to boards with handles to add another element of style to the table. Some boards are even coated with a mineral oil to provide microbial protection, and peace mind.

At the heart of the churrasco concept is cutlery, and the choice on offer is mind blowing - from everyday steak knives and forks to exquisite wooden presentation boxed barbeque cutlery and carving sets, and lots in between.

The company’s distinctive and renowned Jumbo steak knives and forks are the epitome of the style and quality the company has become recognised for around the globe. They are a superior

product with super-sharp serrated stainlesssteel blades, and very distinctive stainlesssteel rivets, which guarantee safety and security as well as a very characteristic appearance. Sculpted ergonomic handles are made from high quality polywood (real wood) from FSC certified forests which are dishwasher safe, impact and high temperature resistant. Uniquely, they come with a 5-year warranty. Yes, they really are dishwasher safe, coming out of the dishwasher every bit as good as they were the first day they were purchased.

With the diverse range of products available, it’s good to have something that packs a punch as far as eye catching displays go, and churrasco merchandising units from Tramontina truly ooze the barbeque vibe for al fresco fun, really getting the message over to the consumer in the retail setting.

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The number of Brits cooking at home has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, having a knock-on effect in demand for tools and gadgets that make the job a little easier. PH checks out what’s hot in this category.

Inset: CrushGrind FSC mills from T&G are proving popular with the eco-conscious shopper.

Below centre: Skeppshult’s Swing range is a best-seller in the UK market for the Swedish brand.

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hankfully research suggests that the interest shown in home cooking over lockdowns is something that is here to stay. For example, in a survey commissioned by British food manufacturer Premier Foods, 73% of Brits said they have enjoyed cooking over the last 12 months.

What’s more, 91% of respondents said they want to cook as much or more over the next 12 months.

It is certainly a trend noticed by Swedish cookware giant, Skeppshult, with Michael Vesterlund, vice president global sales commenting: “I believe people have realised that, when spending more time cooking at home, it’s much easier, and you get better results when you have quality products to use, so we have definitely seen increased demand in the UK retail space. Our most sought-after range is the Swing collection of spice grinders and mills, and we truly believe these are becoming a staple in the UK home.”

The Swing collection includes heavy, cast iron spice mills and bowls that wouldn’t look out of place in any professional or home kitchen. Available in a selection of sizes with beech, walnut, oak or cork lids, each Swing item has a rounded bottom that is perfectly balanced and is seasoned

There’s a tool for that inside with natural Swedish organic canola oil. The outsides are treated with a black lacquer surface to avoid staining.

Mills continue to be bestsellers for Bristol-based T&G, with its CrushGrind range now available in 30 different designs. “Our CrushGrind mills continue to be popular, with the design, function and quality of these mills winning with consumers,” says Jenny Handley, head of marketing for T&G. Jenny continues: “With the trend towards home cooking, these mills give consumers the opportunity to season food according to their own personal taste. The longevity of these mills is also a strong selling point. We create confidence in these mills by offering a lifetime mechanism guarantee, therefore giving consumers a sustainable and responsible choice. Within the range there is also the option of FSC certified salt and pepper mills.”

Sustainable choices As customers are increasingly looking out for more sustainable options, the green credentials of tools and gadgets are becoming an important selling point for many brands.

Using as little packaging as possible is one of Fackelmann Brands’ top priorities,

explains Simon Rees, head of sales: “We use raw materials from sustainable forestry certified by the FSC or PEFC, or manufactured from recycled materials (such as Blauer Engel) for our paper and

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There is also an increase in interest in traditional woodware tools according to Laura Squire, product manager.. “The Tala FSC beechwood tools have always been essential items and bestsellers but the focus on sustainable products has led to an increased focus and they have been popular. The range covers essential tools from spoons, spatulas, and rolling pins to classic natural fibre pastry brushes; everything needed for cooking or baking at home.”

Home baking has been a big category for T&G too, with the company introducing a new range of baking gifts during lockdown. “Our gift range gives home bakers a treat, bringing a smile to their faces with a selection of natural spoons and spatulas - again a sustainable choice as they are made from FSC certified beech wood,” says Jenny Handley, head of marketing.

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Inset: Herby from Fackelmann Brands’ Tasty range is a herb chopper with scraper and collection tray, coming to the UK for AW21.

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Bee’s Wrap, distributed exclusively in the UK & Eire by Eddingtons, is the original waxed wrap. Launched in 2012 in Vermont, the founder’s motivation was to eliminate plastics in kitchens for a healthier and more sustainable way to store and enjoy food on the go.

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wrap or stretch wrap.

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Getting social with Dreamfarm During lockdown, many retailers turned to online sales and marketing to keep business afloat. Dreamfarm (distributed by Forma House in the UK) got to work quickly to help support its retailers. Kelly Burrows, head of international sales for Dreamfarm explains more: “We noticed the spike in social media engagement and knew we had to act. We ‘doubled-down’ on our marketing efforts, and we also expanded our design team so that when this tragedy is behind us, we can be ready with heaps of new assets and awesome products.”

She continues: “We knew our retailers were hurting and in need of digital tools to keep their consumers engaged. So we started with weekly mailings to distributors, reps and retailers worldwide. Each week we packaged 10 perfectly sized lifestyle images of varying products, along with witty copy (well, we think it is!) and associated hashtags for perfect social posts. Now that lockdowns are easing, we’ve switched to monthly mailings, but this has been such a success that we’ll likely keep it going indefinitely. Digital assets are always an asset.”

cardboard packaging. We’re moving away from plastic packaging and changing plastic cable ties to paper to minimise and eliminate unnecessary unsustainable materials.”

Fackelmann Brands’ new Ecolution series is made from 70% sustainable materials. The handles are 40% wood fibre and 60% bioplastic and they are dishwasher safe. Also new for the UK market for Autumn/Winter 2021 is the Tasty range. It successfully launched into the US (Walmart), Australian (BIG W) and German (Kaufland) markets, and contains over 300 on-trend kitchenware products, including Raspy the grater with four exchangeable grating surfaces, Cupsy folding measuring cups and Herby the herb chopper with a scraper and collection tray.

At George East Housewares, some of the bestselling tools and gadgets in its Tala brand are sustainable or ‘buy well, buy once’ purchases. “One of our new products that has been popular is the Tala pack of three reusable bowl covers,” says Laura Squire, product manager. “These cotton bowl covers are made from organic cotton with a natural rubber elastic to stretch and cover bowls or storage containers. The bowl covers are breathable so can even be used to cover dough while proving. They are machine washable, biodegradable, and compostable. As with our beeswax and vegan range, the bowl covers are a natural substitute for single use plastic.”

Inset: Dreamfarm provides images and copy for retailers to use on social media platforms

Above: It’s buy well, buy once for Tala reusable bowl covers from George East.

Keep wine and food fresher for longer As more and more consumers become aware of food waste, tools and gadgets to help prevent spoilage are gaining traction.

One such product is the Zwilling Fresh & Save Vacuum Pump. It can be used with the vacuum wine sealer and vacuum boxes and bags to keep wine and food fresh and flavoursome for longer, reducing waste and saving money. Used with the wine sealer, the pump will extract the air from the bottle at the press of a button.

Meanwhile vacuum sealed boxes and bags keep food and ingredients fresh for up to five times longer – perfect for storing leftovers or preparing meals ahead of time.

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TOOLS & GADGETS For top-notch blending, super speedy soups and perfect purees, use the time-saving Stellar Stick Blender, which will work wonders in just a few minutes. The power required can be controlled with the variable-speed 600W motor, ensuring you will not over blitz or chop to smithereens. When extra oomph is required, there is a turbo button too. The Stellar Stick Blender is versatile and

With the Kilner® Smoothie Making Set, making healthy homemade

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performance. It makes quick work of kitchen tasks without having to resort to a bulky food

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bamix® is the smallest yet most efficient and versatile kitchen appliance in the world. Thanks to the various bamix® accessories, the appliance is the ideal helper for a huge range of tasks. It can be used to chop, mince, purée, emulsify, mix, blend, froth, grind, pulverise, grate and whip food. At the same time, the bamix® is extremely easy to operate and clean. bamix® Superbox is the complete kitchen robot which comprses; multi-purpose blade, whisk, beater, meat mincer, processor, 1000 ml jug, SwissLine stand and SliceSy®.

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Advertorial feature: ZWILLING

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Inset: FRESH & SAVE vacuum glass containers and pump from ZWILLING. Below: FRESH & SAVE Glass Starter Set: £89.95.

Bottom left: FRESH & SAVE Vacuum Wine Sealer: £4.95.

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WILLING’S exclusive FRESH & SAVE technology preserves flavours and nutrients, prevents freezer burn, and keeps food fresh up to five times longer than non-vacuum food storage methods, and all at the press of a button!

What’s more, the FRESH & SAVE solution makes life simpler, as it’s aimed at helping people to organise better, using up leftovers and re-heating preprepared meals, making it ideal for busy lifestyles and meals on the go, fitting in perfectly with the batch-cook and meal prep trend. FRESH & SAVE keeps food fresh, saves time and money and tackles sustainability and wasteful packaging. All products feature a QR code which takes the guesswork out of knowing how long leftovers or prepped food has been in the back of the fridge.

With the ZWILLING Culinary World app, the user will always know what they’ve sealed and how long it will remain fresh. It even provides tasty recipes, matching stored ingredients.

The compact Vacuum Pump along with Vacuum Boxes, Vacuum Bags and Vacuum Wine Sealer are all created by ZWILLING to offer the perfect solution to food waste and sustainability. Each product offers functional, timeless design, with

ZWILLING has a long history of engineering innovative ways to connect in the kitchen. Designing and producing knives in Solingen, Germany, ‘The City of Blades’, since 1731, the company has gone on to be of one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of kitchen knives, scissors, cookware and flatware.

ZWILLING’S latest innovation couldn’t have come to the market at a better time. With food waste at an all-time global high, ZWILLING has taken the lead by launching a new FRESH & SAVE vacuum food storage sealing system which is revolutionising how groceries and meals are stored.

ZWILLING’S Double Sealing technology and a 24-month guarantee.

Customers can choose to buy products individually or in a set, such as the Glass Starter Set, £89.95, which includes the Vacuum Pump, a large and medium Glass Container and four Vacuum Bags.

FRESH & SAVE Vacuum Wine Sealer The new ZWILLING FRESH & SAVE collection also includes a dishwasher-proof Vacuum Wine Sealer, used to keep wine and juices fresh and flavoursome for longer, as well as locking the aroma in. It can also be used for oils and vinegars for cooking. (Advance warning for users: take care not to use it for fizzy drinks. If you happen to open that Champagne or Prosecco, you’re just going to have to drink it all!).

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FRESH & SAVE Vacuum Pump The sleek and wireless FRESH & SAVE Vacuum Pump is always ready to go and has a simple one-button on-and-off operation and automatically stops when the correct level of vacuum suction has been achieved. It only takes a few seconds to complete the vacuum process and it can be recharged using the USB cable included. It’s whisper-quiet, easy to use and ultra-convenient - perfect for everything from keeping ingredients and meals fresh to extending the life of fresh herbs.

Right: FRESH & SAVE Vacuum Food Pump: £69.95.

Far left: FRESH & SAVE Glass Vacuum Box (large): £19.95.

Left: FRESH & SAVE plastic Vacuum Lunch Box (medium): £13.95.

Below: FRESH & SAVE Vacuum Bags: from £5.95 (for x3 large bags).

FRESH & SAVE Glass Vacuum Boxes ZWILLING’S FRESH & SAVE Vacuum Boxes are extremely versatile and can be added individually or bought in sets of three. The cold and heat-resistant glass boxes come in small, medium and large sizes as well as a gratin dish and a flatter box which is ideal for cold meats and deli items. The glass vacuum boxes come with a BPA-free plastic lid with vacuum function, which, when used with the Vacuum Pump, keeps food fresh for up to five times longer, preserving food’s flavours, vitamins and nutrients. It can be used for leftovers and pre-prepared meals, or to freeze raw produce without the risk of freezer burn. Suitable for use in ovens up to 180°C (with the lid removed), microwaves and dishwashers, the glass boxes can be stacked inside one another to save space after use.

FRESH & SAVE Vacuum Bag Sets Add to the FRESH & SAVE collection with ZWILLING vacuum bag sets which are BPAfree and reusable. They are also easily sealed securely by simply using the included zipper.

The bags are ideal for freezing fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, fish, meat and bread.

They are also perfect for marinating meat or

FRESH & SAVE Plastic Vacuum Boxes The ZWILLING FRESH & SAVE Vacuum Boxes also come in plastic, which are sturdy, lightweight and BPA-free. Just like the glass versions, the lids include a vacuum valve made of silicone and are available in small, medium and large sizes as well as a handy lunchbox with little compartments for different foods. The plastic designs can also be stored in the fridge or freezer and are microwave and dishwasher-proof. As with the glass boxes, the plastic Vacuum Boxes feature a QR code on the lid for the ZWILLING Culinary World app. Once activated, the app reminds users of the food’s best before date.

fish as well as sous-vide cooking. There’s even a marinating aid that stops liquid from entering the pump. The vacuum bags are temperature resistant (-18˚C to +100˚C) and suitable for heating food in the microwave, so there’s no need to worry about freezer burn again. Like the lids of our containers, the plastic bags also feature the QR code for use with the ZWILLING Culinary World app, which reminds the user of the food’s best before date.

ZWILLING Culinary World App Helping to reduce food waste even further, ZWILLING has also developed a useful Culinary World app, which gives users of its FRESH & SAVE products the ability to have a really good overview of their food storage with best before dates clearly visible. Simply scan the QR code on the Vacuum Bag or Vacuum Box lid with a smartphone or tablet and type in the contents of said bag or box.

Select whether it’s going to be stored in the cupboard, fridge or freezer and the app will calculate the extended shelf life, reminding the user before the prepared meal or food expires. The app also includes a host of additional practical food features such as shopping lists, recipes and more.

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Inset: Tabletop theatre with Filigree glassware from The DRH Collection.

Below right: Ravenhead’s Entertain Cocktail Sets includes shapes for margaritas, mojitos and martinis.

Raising

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Cocktail making, statement pieces and nostalgia are influencing demand for glassware and barware, as well as a ‘thirst’ for knowledge and some extra time to enjoy a glass of wine or a G&T at home. PH raises a mocktail glass while investigating current trends and developments.

Inset: Elia’s graceful Meridia coupe glass: “The thin walls deliver a crisp and delicate finesse to this well balanced and poised stemware collection,” says Adam Walker, sales manager.

“With the closure of bars and restaurants, we saw barware trends skyrocket as consumers equipped themselves with everything needed to create cocktails at home, with some even creating areas for mini bars and bar carts,” reflects Claire Budgen, commercial and marketing director at Lifetime Brands Europe. With the lifting of restrictions making entertaining inside the home possible again, Claire thinks that “barware is still more of a focus than ever,” as consumers can show off their new cocktail-making skills.

She also acknowledges that working from home has created a routine for some: “It has been well documented that consumers have tried to create clear distinctions in their day when working from home by having a cheeky tipple when finished!” She adds: “Statement pieces, including glassware, are a musthave, as everyday gatherings are transformed into true events, spurred on by social media.”

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from ‘Instagramable’ bar carts and shakers to sets that include recipe leaflets, as well as dozens of barware tools and accessories.” New gift boxed cocktail sets contain “all the tools a budding mixologist needs” and new glassware “picks up on key colour and pattern trends for Autumn/Winter and beyond with tortoiseshell pattern and ridged textures.”

At the Rayware Group, Ravenhead brand manager Lee Woodhall also recognises consumers’ investment in home bars “with retro cabinets, cocktail glasses and coloured glassware being a popular choice.” He continues: “Consumers are also enjoying experimenting with new flavours and recreating their favourite drinks at home using online tutorials as a guide.” Social media is accelerating the

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Summer with Sophie Sophie Conran is celebrating 15 years of collaboration with Portmeirion Group with new tableware including glassware. Sophie outlines her priorities for the design of her new Arbor glasses: “I like the idea that glass is malleable; we used that idea to put the imprints on the glass.” She adds: “It is important a glass feels both wonderful and tactile in the hand and not only looks good but is great to use.”

Sophie confides that her special recipe for Pimms Fizz is her favourite drink to put in her new glasses this summer.

trend as “the younger generation of home mixologists are posting their creations, sharing with friends and influencing others to try.”

Lee predicts further growth in everything surrounding home cocktail making: “Everyone’s excited to host parties and invite loved ones back into their homes and what better way to liven up the gathering by showcasing the newly acquired home cocktail offering.” He highlights Ravenhead’s Entertain Collection and Gin Balloons. The latter have “plenty of room for ice, fruits and juniper berries,” and “the rounded shape traps the infused flavours and aromas, perfect for enjoying the constant reinvention of G&Ts at home.”

As Laura Squire, product manager at George East concurs, consumers have become more experimental with their cocktails. She notes: “As we couldn’t go out for drinks or go on exotic holidays it seems people have been inventive making cocktails instead: a simple G&T will no longer suffice.”

Laura reports: “Sales of our Tala Barware jiggers and ranges of colourful reusable straws have soared.”

Meanwhile Elia’s sales manager Adam Walker recognises that “the advent of ‘to go’ cocktails, and more availability of recipes online” are propelling the trend for cocktails.

He notes demand for elegant glassware such as Elia’s “statuesque, shapely and exuberant” Meridia range, including a coupe glass that enables “any cocktail to take centre stage.” Adam explains that: “Leadfree crystal provides a brilliant, colourless finish that allows for the true colour of a cocktail to be fully appreciated. The shape

Cool operators Eddingtons introduced the Icebreaker brand this year – a young business based in the USA, which has received widespread acclaim. Tabitha Monkhouse, Eddingtons’ digital marketing executive describes Icebreaker’s flagship product as: “A modern design, which seems right for the moment, taking the fuss out of ice making, delivering perfect cubes without mess. Simply fill, freeze and pop!”

She comments: “‘We’re seeing a strong increase in sales for ice making and our Epicurean branded barware. Consumers have been embracing the rule of six outdoors, and the staycation and entertaining in the garden will be ongoing themes for 2021.” She adds that Epicurean’s MS quality crystal clear acrylic stemware provides the perfect vessels for ice filled drinks for outdoor summer entertaining.

Meanwhile, Auteur is introducing new barware by Corkcicle, including stemless wine glasses and champagne flutes. Kirstie Pendry, Auteur’s marketing manager emphasises the range’s usefulness and aesthetics for drinks parties, and particularly outdoor gatherings. She states: “They are made from double walled glass, so your drinks stay hot or cold for longer than standard glassware, plus they have a beautiful iridescent finish that gleams when the sun catches them.”

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Inset: Arbor glassware by Sophie Conran for Portmeirion, one of the designer’s new tableware ranges.

Below left: Home attraction: a BarCraft barcart from Lifetime Brands Europe.

Below: One of Corkcicle’s double-walled stemless glasses.

of the bowl further enhances the flavour and aromas elevating the drinking experience.”

David Holmes, managing director of The DRH Collection, also acknowledges the popularity of his company’s unique coupe glass. “We created the shape about 18 months ago – it’s a hybrid cocktail, dessert and champagne glass, which has retro appeal as well as being multi-functional,” he reports. David notes that coupe glass sales have been boosted by the continued popularity of sparkling wines - in part reflected by the progress of British vineyards, with well received results – and he identifies “a move away from flute glasses.”

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Market focus In addition to people’s enjoyment of wine at home over the past year, David also emphasises the enduring popularity of gin, with increasing numbers of micro-distilleries, meaning that DRH’s “wonderfully outsized burgundy glasses,” have continued to be bestsellers. “The same glass also fits the bill for vodka with a mixer, as craft vodkas have also seen rising appeal.”

Summing up recent months, David reflects: “Sales of glassware have been remarkable, with people enjoying a drink at home. A lot of people that have jobs have had excess income as they haven’t been able to travel or go out, so have invested in aspirational new tableware, such as glasses that creates tabletop theatre.”

Wine and dine In the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2020, CellarDine’s Wake Up Wine Decanter scooped the Plugged In Award. CellarDine’s managing director and barware expert Peter Dunne explains how developments in wine consumption is influencing his brand’s marketing and consumer education: “UK wine sales are now worth over £12 billion a year to the industry, with an average price of a bottle of wine now surpassing the £6 mark for the first time. Per capita we now consume just under 25 litres per year, an increase of over a litre from the previous year.

Wine sales are on the increase, as is the desire by the public to learn more about the wines they are drinking.

We have seen a significant engagement from the public via our Wine Tips booklet and website, particularly relating to aerating and breathing wine. Customers want to become more knowledgeable, and the wine trade is finally reaching out to the public to help break down the snobbery often attached to the industry.

Aerating and breathing wine is an essential part of maximising real flavour and getting

correct value for money, so our business has focused its efforts on creating new videos and images for our award-winning Wake Up Wine decanter and silver award Rouge 02 wine breather collection, and, as a result, sales have seen a significant increase.

We have also expanded our PR activity resulting in some superb press in the Daily Mail, Independent newspaper and numerous influencers promoting our products; all of this is geared to helping our retailers achieve a higher rate of sell through success.

The wine industry statistics confirm that the public are trading up and buying more expensive wines.

2020 has helped the industry and the public to explore a variety of different types of wines and price points and, having established a core range of innovative products mixed with traditional essential barware, we have been able to capitalise on range sales with repeat business.”

Inset: The Plugged-In Award-winning Wake Up Wine Decanter

by CellarDine.

Below left: Jeray’s Kitsch 70s classic pineapple ice bucket is a sell-out.

Below: Part of the Tala Barware range.

Pineapple power: retro classics Paul Spencer, managing director of Jeray Sales (Original Products) reflects that 2020 was a record year, helped by the boom in home bars, as well as increased sales via online retailers across Europe and beyond, “resulting in 40% of sales abroad.”

The company’s Aperol Copa glass is a current bestseller, and Paul notes that: “There hasn’t been any noticeable new theme or drink craze like gin.” However, he acknowledges the enduring appeal of nostalgia, as consumers are still choosing “classic bar products such as old-fashioned decanters, our best-selling LED bar caddies, retro straw dispensers and our various bottle and glass racks.” Paul elaborates: “We have even been asked to bring back our Tiki glasses from yesteryear, while our kitschy 70s pineapple ice bucket is sold out again.”

With the continuing challenge of trying to maintain stock levels because of the huge delays along the whole supply chain, Paul recommends that retailers place their orders from suppliers “as early as possible - as we are having to do because there will be stock shortage in many sectors for the rest of 2021.”

Natural selection Demand for locally made, natural and sustainable produce is also influencing consumers’ choice of drinks, highlights Laura Squire at George East. For some consumers, this means sourcing from UK wineries, while some are trying their hand at home-made wines, naturally flavoured spirits and cordials.

“The Tala Barware range offers several classic corkscrews which have been really popular, and, for those who are making their own drinks, we have some lovely glass cordial bottles with ceramic tops, perfect for storing homemade natural wines,” notes Laura.

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barware & GLASSWARE Jeray welcomes you back with another summer of fun and outdoor drinking. Its iconic pineapple ice bucket and drink coolers are in strong demand, alongside a new wood ice bucket and double wall steel beverage bucket. Jeray has a new ‘Aperol’ Copa glass packed in a smart tube as well as a Mojito set in the Final Touch collection. Jeray even offers glasses that you stick in the grass or float in your hot tub!

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Gifting inspiration and home entertainment go hand in hand with NEW Corkcicle Glassware.

Crafted from lightweight, doublewalled glass, designed to sit comfortably in the hand and to hold all kinds of hot and cold

A classically brilliant design, Diamante brings its clear-cut

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G&T’s to coffee or tea, the new

handcrafted with style. The range includes glasses for robust

Glassware range keeps drinks hot

reds, crisp whites and sparkling wines. If you are looking for

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normal glassware. Available in a

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beautiful (set of two) gift box, with

offers low ball and hi ball glasses for the perfect aperitifs

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Burton McCall appreciates how the age of a wine will define which style of decanter to use, to fully enjoy the gustatory characteristics of a wine. Combining elegance with functionality, the Peugeot range of decanters include the Vendange and Ibis Magnum for mature red wines and white wines.

Also, the Paris Bouquet for young red wines. Finally, the Variation and Aromium aeration sets are also ideal for young wines.

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BUILT to be different

BUILT is not just a bottle. BUILT is a lifestyle brand from New York, where style and substance go hand in hand. BUILT is about to become the name on everyone's lips when it comes to style on-the-go, backed up by a furious mission to reduce single use plastics.

“BUILT is centred on our belief that great design makes everyday life better” says commercial and marketing director Claire Budgen. “We design our products to fit busy schedules and make life easier while on-the-go by taking fresh materials and technology and blending them with BUILT innovation and quality. Whether it’s a nourishing boost at the gym, outdoor activities, or thinking about the return to the office, BUILT delivers solutions that are sustainable, hygienic and great quality.”

With styles and colours reflecting global trends, the brand leads the charge in the on-the-go category with innovative solutions that span both hydration and lunch.

BUILT Perfect Seal leak proof bottles simply perform brilliantly and keep drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours. Recent additions include a smaller 330ml size, perfect for school bags, as well as new travel-friendly anti-leak borosilicate glass bottles – great for the return to the office. Plus, an entire lunch offering, including lunch bags, bento boxes and food flasks, all in styles that can be coordinated across the range.

BUILT for retail Backed by strong packaging, BUILT point of sale and in-store solutions celebrate what’s great about the brand and deliver to make it stand out in-store.

“BUILT provides an in-store, one stop shopping experience. The ability to shop styles across a complete range, as well as personalise products with clip-strip sticker options, creates a unique and custom shopping experience to drive sales and increase consumer engagement with the brand.”

A variety of eye-catching displays and fixture stands are available to encourage easy pick up purchases along with branded POS including headers, strut cards, shelf strips, wobblers and aisle fins.

“We are also able to tailor in-store solutions including planograms and end of aisle gondolas whether for seasonal campaigns or a specific store format,” highlights Claire.

Right: BUILT is inspired by NYC, the city that never sleeps, with designs that are industrious and stylish.

Bottom left: BUILT offers a complete on-the-go solution.

BUILT for the future With innovative new product development plans including expansion into new categories, BUILT is already future proofing itself. The brand also has ambitious plans to embark on a major social media influencer campaign designed to maximise both brand awareness and customer loyalty.

“Most importantly” says Claire, “BUILT will continue to champion causes that effect everyday lives and apply its sustainable ethos to new products, in-store solutions and initiatives.”

BUILT to care “Consumers want a brand that shares their values” says Claire. “BUILT focuses on consumer needs and delivers with Instragrammable designs and products that are unique and stand out from the crowd. The current wave of sustainability consciousness is unprecedented, and our recent launch, BUILT Planet Bottle, has had great resonance with our retail partners and consumers alike.”

With single-use plastic bottles ending up in the oceans, BUILT wanted to do something about it. This revolutionary bottle takes waste that may otherwise end up in landfill, and turns it into a sustainable hydration solution. Each BUILT Planet Bottle is made from 15 recycled single-use plastic bottles. The brand has teamed up with community projects to encourage schools to collect disused bottles in exchange for library vouchers. The plastic bottles are then recycled into Planet Bottle.

“Planet Bottle is an extensive project to support recycling, sustainability, communities and education” says Claire.

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Moving along

Inset: Kalorik’s T-Mug means that consumers can refuse takeaway drinks cups.

Bottom left: Grunwerg has introduced metallic colours to its DrinkPod range.

Ditching single-use plastic and getting out of the house are two huge reasons why ‘on the go’ products are in demand for the rest of 2021. PH looks at some news and views surrounding a category that’s moving up.

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he UK is reopening once again, and we’re hitting the road, heading back into the office, to shops, entertainment venues and the gym. We are also appreciating the great outdoors with renewed vigour on our walks, runs, and trips to the park or coast. What is more, consumers’ concern for the environment continues to escalate as sustainability and climate crisis continue to hit the headlines.

But of course, the housewares industry

Power to the people makes it easier for consumers to switch to reusables, with a plethora of options that fuse functionality with good looks.

“Consumers are taking ‘on the go’ to a higher level, demanding products with innovation, efficiency and style,” acknowledges Kirstie Pendry, marketing manager for Auteur. With more consumers getting out and about as lockdown restrictions ease and the reopening of nonessential shops, Kirstie confirms that the company is “seeing an uplift in sales of our high-end reusables.”

Auteur’s new introductions include the Hip Clutch. “It comes with everything you need for lunch on the go, including a cutlery set, a sauce or dressing pot and a space for a napkin,” explains Kirstie. “She also points out that, thanks to a “handy carry handle you can show this off and carry it with ease.” While swapping packaged, bought lunches for homemade takeouts is a bonus for the environments, the Hip Clutch is made from Recycled Ocean Bound Plastic, meaning that the product helps to divert plastic waste from the sea.

For on the go (and store cupboard) space saving, Kirstie highlights Auteur’s recently introduced Stojo Bowl, which is “only 3.5cm high when it is collapsed, and when open holds 1.1L of food, and is also leak-proof, so you can put it in your bags with confidence.” The need for worry-free transport is also addressed by Klean Kanteen’s new Food Boxes from Whitby & Co. “While all three sizes come with leakproof, press-fit lids, with a flexible PROGRESSIVE

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James Rourke, director at Kalorik highlights the launch of the brand’s innovative new Electric T- Mug, which is powered by a UK kettle controller. He states: “Portable mugs, travel bottles, commuter cups, and takeaway vessels are ubiquitous in today’s society and this mug does the whole lot.”

He elaborates: “As well as saving the planet one takeaway mug at a time, consumers also save water, save electricity, save time, and by only boiling only the water they need, save money. There’s also a variable temperature control, and a ‘keep warm’ function for those working from home with multiple Zoom meetings, so your tea or coffee doesn’t go cold at any point in the day. There’s also a temperature gauge built into the lid to ensure scald free sipping.”

Continuing, James points out: “As we return to the office, shared kitchens are becoming a thing of the past so portable mugs like this that heat the water directly in the vessel will only gain in popularity. Add to that the skyrocketing popularity of staycations, caravanning, exploring the countryside and local city breaks, the Electric Mug can be used at home, away, and even abroad, once permitted.”

Meanwhile, as consumers get back to work, gyms and sports venues, Duncan Singleton, trading director at Salter electrical (from UPGS) anticipates rising demand for convenient, home-made, nutrient packed drinks. He states: “As lockdown restrictions ease, and there is simultaneously a renewed interest in nutrition and healthy eating, we see more people looking for healthy ways to prepare food and drinks on the go. The Salter NutriPro is perfect for creating nutritious and vitamin-packed smoothies quickly, and it can fit into even the most hectic of morning routines.”

corner for easy venting, the lunch and meal size boxes features snap-and-lock tabs for extra protection against leaks and spills,” notes Phil Ellwood, managing director of Whitby & Co. Portability is an important design feature for Grunwerg when introducing additions to the Pioneer range. New metallic bottles

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have carabiner clips to attach them to bags or rucksacks. Moreover, Grunwerg’s new DrinkPod vacuum flask capsules and coffee cups in various metallic colours are evidence that many consumers are proud to carry their reusables as style statements.

Le Creuset fans are welcoming the brand’s expansion into the ‘on the go’ sector this year. Its new Hydration range features many of the brand’s most popular colours, including volcanic, cerise, teal and meringue.

Also recognising the significance of the category for 2021, Lifetime Brands Europe has “launched over 50 new products into our on-the-go brand, BUILT, covering not only hydration for both hot and cold drinks, but also innovative on-the-go lunch solutions, all in colours and patterns inspired by global trends.,” reports Claire Budgen, commercial and marketing director. She emphasises: “Whether it's refuelling at the gym, staycation picnics, outdoor activities or thinking about

Above: Hip Clutch from Auteur – home take-outs can look stunning.

Right: Familiar hues in Le Creuset’s new Hydration range.

Left: Preparing for breakfast on the move, using Cambridge’s Busy Bee Lunch Box. Below: Selfridges has a public water fountain outside its Oxford Street store.

Repurpose and reuse Huski Home is another company using waste materials to create its lunchboxes and travel mugs. Director Lisa Scott explains why Huski Home has created a way to recycle rice husks into a durable, reusable food-safe material: “When processed, the sheer volume of rice husks causes issues as to how this can be properly disposed of it. If it is not ethically discarded, it can be a biohazard.”

Now partnering with Faire, the global craft and artisan-focused wholesale marketplace for independent retailers, Huski Home’s summer colours include lilac, daffodil and peach. The collection also includes coral, obsidian and midnight. However, while the brand brings out new fashion focused colours, Lisa insists that its ‘on the go’ products “can last a lifetime.”

Campaigns to stop waste The spotlight is on refillable products this month, with World Refill Day on June 16. Organised

by Refill and City To Sea, World Refill Day is a global public awareness campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste. The campaign encourages consumers to invest in reusables and download Refill’s free app showing locations to refill water bottles. It also urges people to ‘make some noise’ on social media, and lobby businesses to act.

Refill’s supporters include Chilly’s Bottles, which donates £10 from every sale of its Refill X Chilly’s bottle, coffee cup or food pot. Chilly’s says its partnership has helped Refill stop over 100 million plastic bottles from entering our waste stream.

Meanwhile, Selfridges was among the businesses, organisations and institutions that appealed to London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan on his re-election in May. The department store added its voice to the #OneLess campaign, asking Sadiq to take critical action to end single-use plastic water bottle pollution. Selfridges has supported the ongoing campaign against single-use bottles since 2016 and has a public water fountain outside its Oxford Street store.

The #OneLess campaign wants to London to be seen as a leader in eradicating single use bottles, offering sufficient and equal access to public refill points across the city and providing support for businesses. It wants London to be a pioneering example for action in other cities and towns, as well as highlighting the harm inflicted on oceans from plastic.

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the return to the office, on-the-go is back, and having a complete offering is key.”

Buying director for Cambridge (from UPGS), Katie Maxwell concurs that there is rising demand for enviable lunch containers as more people return to their offices. “Cambridge is consistently innovating and bringing newness to market to meet trends, and its new ranges of delicately designed glass lunch boxes and storage solutions with bamboo lids are no exception.” And with so many consumers flexing their culinary skills , now lunches at the desk will feature a feast of flavours!

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Functionable and desirably stylish, meet Hip Clutch.

Made from recycled Ocean Bound Plastic this designled lunchbox comes with a handy reusable cutlery set and sauce/dressing pot, plus has a space for a napkin – no more messy meals. Everything you need all in one place for lunch on the go! With a handy carry handle, Hip Clutch is designed to be on show Available in three on-trend colours: Jade, Navy and Pink, to complement personal style.

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Klean Kanteen’s new Food Boxes come in three handy sizes for everything from snacks to meals. With durable BPA-free, stainless steel and a food-grade silicone lids, these food boxes are lightweight and easy to clean. While all three sizes come with leakproof, press-fit lids with a flexible corner for easy venting, the Lunch and Meal size boxes feature snap-and-lock tabs for extra protection against leaks and spills. Available in the UK from Whitby & Co.

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The Viners Organic Portable Cutlery set is perfect for eating on the go. The set includes a full-length knife, fork and dessert spoon made from quality stainless steel and neatly stored in a secure, matching box to keep the cutlery safe during transportation. The handles

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Built, the stylish and sassy brand from New York, is bursting with clever combinations of on trend plain and patterned looks, providing a complete sustainable on-thego story, driven by fashion and personal style that consumers are really drawn to.

Stylist is one of the best-selling collections and features a grey/yellow colour combo across lunchboxes, hydration bottles, food flasks and lunch bags that even have a separate section specifically for your lunchbox, keeping it safe and always the right way up!

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Available in different colours and sizes, and with matching compostable bin liners. Many other new products launching soon.

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NEW PRODUCTS Haden presents a new colour addition to one of its best-selling Haden Jersey retro inspired collection of appliances. Jersey Steel Blue kettle and toaster will bring an old-school touch to any kitchen. The temperature gauge is not only stylish but allows you to make your favourite beverage at the ideal temperature. The kettle has a 1.5litre capacity and includes a convenient water window, light indicator during boiling and a spare filter. A matching four-slice toaster features extra wide slots, convenient cancel, reheat, defrost settings, browning control and a removable crumb tray for easy cleaning.

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approach to this essential, weekly task, with the launch of a brand new range of clever and helpful laundry solutions.From organising dirty clothes to ironing out the last crease, this innovative new range promises to make wash-day blues a thing of the past and will have everyone falling in love with the laundry again.

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Lifetime Brands Introduces the new MasterClass All-in-One dish. Made from high quality 18/8 stainless steel with an airtight, leak proof silicone lid with steam vent, these dishes can be used in the microwave as well as the oven. They are multifunctional and completely versatile – oven safe, freezer safe and dishwasher friendly, perfect for cooking, eating, reheating and freezing. The hygienic stainless-steel base is stain and odour resistant, even with tomato-based sauces. Available in eight sizes, ranging from 500ml to 2.7 litres, suitable for snacks to family dinners and everything in between.

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Keep food fresh up to five times longer with the new Zwilling Fresh & Save Vacuum Food Storage system. Prepare fresh ingredients, deli meats or cheese then vacuum seal for extended freshness - or batch cook, meal prep and seal and chill or freeze, then re-heat so your food is ready when you are. The seven-piece Starter Set includes a wireless vacuum pump, medium and large glass containers and four vacuum bags.

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NEW PRODUCTS Windup weighing with these battery-free digital Kitchen Scales from

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Made from high-quality stoneware, it is oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe.

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Haden’s new Stand Mixer will help you to create delicious desserts and dishes with an ease. This handy kitchen gadget has seven speed settings plus pulse and five5-litre stainless steel bowl. The whisk attachment is perfect for gently folding air into eggs and egg whites, whipping light fluffy cream and making your favourite dips and sauces. The dough hook means you can mix and knead the perfect yeast dough for bread, pizza, pasta and flat bread. The flat beater is ideal for mixing heavier tasks such as cakes, frosting and even mashed potatoes! The Haden Stand Mixer is now available in turquoise, black and cream colour.

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NEW PRODUCTS With demand for home bars soaring, BarCraft is your go-to barware brand. New launches are bursting with statement pieces that give the wow factor, as well as cocktail making must-haves. New stainless steel cocktail sets are practical and stylish, in classic silver and on-trend brass (pictured). Each set contains all the tools a

With sleek contemporary lines, this 1-litre vacuum insulated thermal flask has got to be one of the most stylish ways to serve drinks. It features an innovative channel which directs the flow of liquid perfectly to ensure a drip-free pour and the screw top lid features an intuitive use of threading to enhance insulation. It keeps cold drinks cold for up to nine hours and hot drinks at a perfect drinking temperature for up to 12 hours. A choice of colours is available – black, rich red, olive green and beige, each with a contrasting colour base.

budding mixologist needs from shakers, jiggers and tongs to bottle openers and pourers, all wrapped up in gift box packaging.

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Brabantia is proud to introduce a brand-new large capacity bin to the Sort & Go Family – the 40L! This space efficient bin fits snugly in a corner or against a wall - and has a large carrying handle for easy transportation.

Why not combine with other Sort & Go sizes to create your own recycling system? Endless possibilities!

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THE SHOP’S CURRENT BESTSELLING HOUSEWARES: l Victorinox Rex Peeler from Burton McCall l Zyliss Ultimate Non-Stick Frying Pan from DKB l Wüsthof Classic Knives from Haus l La Cafetière Trieste from Lifetime Brands Europe l Microplane Graters from Burton McCall

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Anita Gordon has been running the Old Bakery Cookshop in Aberystwyth for 26

ON THE WAY UP “Knives – people realised how naff their knives were during lockdowns and have come in to treat themselves. I make sure that customers hold a knife and rock it on the counter. It must feel right, or I say don’t buy it.”

years and has created a hub for people who love cooking and sharing their culinary endeavours. PH finds out how it all started, and how trade has been since reopening.

Below: A view of Aberystwyth from Visit Mid Wales.

Inset: Zyliss Ultimate Non-Stick Frying Pan.

UPS AND DOWNS “Usually I sell loads of bakeware, but sales have gone down because I can’t get the stock.

Currently, the biggest challenge is getting the stock I want.”

BACK IN THE 90s “We have always loved to cook, but my husband and I couldn’t get the equipment we wanted easily round here. The local cookshop closed, and being from a retail background ourselves, we decided to open a new one. Off I went to Spring Fair at the NEC to open up my first accounts.”

GOING SOLO Anita’s husband helps with admin and stands in during trade shows, while their grownup children occasionally help to cover a Saturday off, but, in general, the shopfloor is Anita’s sole domain.

Inset: Knives – including Wüsthof Classic – are a popular choice.

Facts and stats l Established in Aberystwyth in 1995, Old Bakery Cookshop is small but well stocked. l It is around 40 square feet, filled with around 2,000 SKUs. l Facebook and word of mouth are the shop’s best means of promotion, according to owner Anita.

THE BEST THING “The best thing about the shop is my customers – they are so lovely. I like the interaction with people: talking about food and what we are all cooking. The benefits of quality equipment are obvious to me because I like to cook so much. I enjoy guiding people along my route, so they realise they need it too.”

some regular caravaners that stock up here,” explains Anita.

“Some people from London

TOP OF THE TILLS The best recent customer was a woman who had just moved and was buying things for her new kitchen, including Le Creuset saucepans, other Le Creuset bits, and a Wüsthof carving knife and fork set.

Looking forward

LOYAL FOLLOWING “Customers are mainly locals.

Holidaymakers like to come in and browse, but don’t usually spend much, although I have PROGRESSIVE

come in when visiting family here.

They buy things from me saying they can’t get them at home, which amuses me because this is such a small shop.”

Inset: Microplane is a popular brand at the Old Bakery Cookshop.

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As restrictions ease in the UK, Anita says she can’t wait “to come up to London for Exclusively – my favourite show of the year.”

LET’S DRY OUTSIDE.

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