Gourmet Exhibitors Grow at Las Vegas Market

BY A J FLICK

A surge of new gourmet and housewares exhibitors have confirmed for this summer ’ s Las Vegas Market at World Market Center from July 30 to Aug 3 Overall, new brands account for about 20 percent of nearly 400 exhibitors at the Gift and Home Temporary Exhibits

Las Vegas Market will feature more than 30 presentations, webinars, tours, seminars, award ceremonies and other special events – including 12 CEU-eligible courses – available before and during the show

The 2023 ANDYZ Awards Celebration, being presented by LVDC and the California Central/Nevada Chapter of ASID, celebrates design projects at a fun-filled celebration featuring Global Views CEO David Gebhardt and COO Frederick Rayner as presenters on July 30

Here’s a sampling of exhibitors going to Las Vegas Market (listed in alphabetical order):

House Aromatic (blends the prairie sage of the inland Northwest with an earthy blend of peppery spice and hints of citrus) albert L (punkt) Inc (E-1213)

The new color from the albert L (punkt) bamboo collection is Blush – a very natural, muted color that is a great accent to the White, Nature Grey, Ice Blue or even a bright color such as our Fuchsia Our new color comes in our 12 sizes, two sizes of salad ser vers and five sizes in the Matte Collection

Two new colors from the albert L (punkt) Tray collection are Blush and Blue Grey Both pair ver y well with the other tray colors, such as White, Red and Grey They come in all tray sizes and are available for immediate shipment

Car mel Ceramica (C-585) C a r m e l C e r a m i c a ’ s c u s t o m w h i t e , s o f t l y s p o n g e d g l a z e g i v e s t h e n e w C o z i n a W h i t e P i t c h e r a c a s u a l b u t e l e g a n t l o o k I c e d t e a s e r v e d i n t h i s p i t c h e r n e v e r l o o k e d b e t t e r I t h o l d s a b o u t 8 c u p s a n d i s 8 i n c h e s h i g h D u r a b l e s t o n e w a re , d i s h w a s h e r a n d m i c ro w a v e s a f e M a d e i n P o rt u g a l ser ved (Expo)

See the original insulated ser veware; served creates vacuum-insulated, doublewalled, copper-lined ser ving dishes with BPA-free Tritan lids

The 2-liter Vacuum-Insulated Pitcher comes in Watermelon, Saffron and Grape Keep margaritas fresh and cold all day long poolside this summer in served’s no-sweat pitcher

The 20-ounce Vacuum-Insulated Small Serving Bowl comes in Berry An insulated bowl with a tight-fitting lid that makes it easy to get guacamole from here to there? That’s worth dipping into!

The 2-liter Vacuum-Insulated Serveware Collection Pitcher comes in Watermelon, the 2 5-quart Large Serving Bowl comes in Blue Lemonade and 20-ounce Small Serving Bowl comes in White Icing These keep your food or beverage at temperature, are easy to transport thanks to their cool exterior and tight-fitting lid and look great, whether at a baby shower or a Labor Day picnic

The Cord Wrapper (E-925)

The Cord Wrapper is a cord organization gadget used on small kitchen appliances, office devices, and more It is the first of its kind – patented, trademarked and created in Utah The simplicity of the product leads to customers seeing the immediate purpose and use in their own homes The product is 3 inches in diameter, 1 5 inches tall It includes a high-quality, heat-resistant 3M adhesive and applies to most surfaces in four simple steps: Wipe It, Peel It, Stick It, Wrap It!

Badass Bitters (E-932)

Badass Bitters DIY Cocktail Bitters Kits bring the alchemy of bitters and the art of mixology into your home Bitters fill a unique niche in medicinal, food, and drink history The story begins with the alchemical arts in ancient Egypt and ends in America in a cocktail glass Learn the histor y behind the ingredient that invented the cocktail

Badass Bitters DIY Cocktail Bitters Kits come in seven flavors and two collections Each kit makes 10 ounces Kits do not contain alcohol

Flavors include Amped Orange (added dried citrus, allspice, clove, and cardamom), Apple Spice, Capt Hall’s Cranberr y, Lilac City (blends the flower with citrus, vanilla and lavender) and Spokane

Crystamas Inc (E-1627)

From the creator of luxurious holiday ornaments and home decor is the new Nahash Crystal Bowl, a lead crystal bowl with Austrian round and baguette cr ystals set inside the bowl It’s more than 9 inches wide and 4 inches tall

SOAK Bath Co (E-1223)

SOAK Bath Co is a luxury, handmade bath and body brand based in Manitoba, Canada The local team makes soap bars from scratch with all natural, vegan friendly ingredients Each SOAK Bath Co soap bar is formulated with plant-based oils and butters including olive oil, coconut oil and shea butter

Vellabox (E-650)

Vellabox is the only candle subscription box that features different indie candle brands monthly Products featured in Las Vegas include:

It Started With a Spark: Be prepared –you never know when the mood for burning a candle might strike Choose It Started With a Spark match box for a fun accessory to keep near candles

A Perfect Match: Choose between four match box design and color variations

Wick Trimmer: You’ve got to love functional decor Set this classy gold wick trimmer out next your candles and trim wicks to 1/4 inches before each burn Why?

MÜkitchen (E-931)

The Scrubsy is an absorbent dish cloth with a built in scrubber that won’t scratch but gets the dirtiest dishes clean Available in more than 15 designs, the Microfiber Waffle Weave cloths and towels are lint free making them ideal for stemware Designer print towels add personality to every kitchen

Chef Apron in fun prints such as Red Poppy makes a statement while protecting clothes while baking up a storm Our solid potholder has terr y lining for even more protection and a herringbone weave for greater durability

The soap bars are eco-friendly, each labeled with biodegradable, plantable seed paper; plant the soap label and it will grow into wildflowers

Lemon and Rosemary Soap Bar: The savor y blend of lemon and rosemar y essent i a l o i l c o m e t o g e t h e r w i t h ro s e m a r y sprigs sprinkled throughout for a light exf o l i a t i o n o f t h e s k i n , t h e p e rf e c t e x f o l i ation

Citrus Poppyseed Soap Bar: Designed with the gardener in mind, the combination of lemon and orange essential oils help to wipe away the grime, while poppyseeds scrub the stubborn dirt off hands and nails

Trimmed wicks make for a cleaner burn with less smoky residue

Snuffer: Be the candle connoisseur you aspire to be with the appropriate candle accessories Not just for show – this snuffer serves a purpose By extinguishing the flame with a snuffer, you’ll avoid billowing smoke and soot won’t collect on the side of the glass

Vellabox also features wine-scented candles: Red Blend (full bodied, round and rich with notes of blackberry, black cherry and oak), White Blend (light and crisp with citrus notes and finished off with a sweet touch of vanilla) and Sangria (red and white wine blended with fruit and finished with ginger and saffron) GN