Kitchenware News • December 2021 (2022 Buyers Guide)

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from the

editor

PUBLISHER Kimberly Oser

I’m hoping that while most of us didn’t struggle as much as we did in 2020, as 2021 comes to an end, it feels better to look forward than reflect on what has passed. It’s interesting, though, to see how the pandemic has affected our shopping patterns and will continue to affect trends for the next few years at least.

Here at Kitchenware News & Housewares Review, we’ve taken a good, hard look at our 2022 editorial calendar and how it serves not only our advertisers, but our readers and marketing/PR/editorial contacts as well.

For those who have products or services that fit within that month’s theme, please let us know. Keep in mind that Kitchenware News comes out every two months, plus the December Buyers Guide. Each issue is finished roughly a month before it comes out, so the earlier you contact us, the better.

Fingers crossed, trade shows will be up and running consistently in 2022. If there’s a major show going on that applies to housewares, the editorial (non-paid) content will be in that issue.

January: Organizing. Other than dieting, organizing is the next biggest New Year’s resolution, right? We’re talking to manufacturers and organizers on how to put your stuff in order. This is also the month for Dallas Home and Gift, Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market, so we’ll talk about what’s going on.

March: Grilling. It won’t be long and the grilling season will be upon us. What trends are we seeing? What gadgets are most helpful? The Inspired Home Show is expected to be in full swing in Chicago this month. We’ll take a look at what’s expected on the floor.

May: Back to School. At least we’re hopeful there really will be a back-to-school season, right? What trends are we seeing here? The National Hardware Show is set to be held in Las Vegas this month, so let us know what you’re showing there that our readers might like to see.

July: It’s winter in July, because we know you’re already ordering for the holiday season.

Santa will thank you for telling us what you’ve got that everyone will want on their list.

What will be the new air fryer?

September: Measure for Measure. Anything that measures, goes. From kitchen measuring cups to digital yardsticks to – well, you tell us!

November: Drinkware. Whether it’s the finest crystal, insulated, decorative, practical and especially if it’s recyclable, we’re featuring the best and most interesting examples of drinkware. This would also be a great issue to let us know about last-minute holiday gifting.

December: Buyers Guide. Let our sales team know, at sales@oser.com, about getting your product, company or service in our year-end guide.

The best way to reach our editorial team is to send an email to me, aj_f@oser.com. Let us know about new lines and products or company news. Or just say hi.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you and hoping for a better 2022!.KN — AJ Flick Senior Editor aj_flick@oser.com

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2022 arrives with many of the same questions we had at the beginning of 2021, but with a bit more optimism than we had in 2020. Some of the questions were answered by more questions, such unemployment due to pandemic layoff became voluntary unemployment due to dissatisfaction. Few industries, businesses and consumers were unaffected by the disruption in the supply chain, which continues into the new year.

And, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred many trends.

Most say they expect those trends to continue well into 2022 and after.

Trade shows continued to sputter.

Just when it seemed the cloud lifted in the spring and a comeback was possible, the dreaded Delta variant put a halt to most in-person conventions. Some trade shows were postponed or canceled; other shows went completely virtual.

The International Housewares Association forged ahead with a scaled-down Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession in October. Many of the CHESS attendees were going to their first in-person event since the pandemic took hold. The executives were briefed on government actions that affect the industry, how to approach hybrid workplaces, post-covid retailing, telling brand stories to attract customers for life and other topics.

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Dennis Cantalupo, partner at Riemer+ and CEO at Pulse Ratings, said consumers showed signs of slowing spending as the pandemic began but as federal stimulus payments rolled out, used that money in large part on home furnishings.

Furniture and home furnishings retail sales showed a drastic spike once stimulus payments were sent out, Cantalupo said.

Sales in department stores showed a constant decline in the years leading up to the pandemic, but once stimulus payments arrived, even department stores saw a healthy spike. Department stores also saw vacated market share from liquidations and store closings.

Pent-up demand led to the sales spike, with most department stores leaning into the trend of home furnishing.

While e-commerce sales were up 15.7 percent in 2020 and are up 13.3 percent so far in 2021, Cantalupo said retail sales aren’t doomed.

“Retail is still very important to consumers,” he said. “I don’t expect that to change.”

Steve Greenspon, CEO of HoneyCanDo, said the presentations were timely and informative.

“We’re all dealing with the same issues in different subcategories,” he said. “Just talking to other executives with shared experiences, shared opportunities and shared challenges is phenomenal.”

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The Roaring ‘20s Jeremy Gutsche, CEO of Trend Hunter, has an interesting take on where 2022 is headed.

“The Renaissance Period emerged from the bubonic plague. The Roaring ‘20s emerged from the Spanish flu. And now, as we emerge from a new crisis, The Roaring ‘20s are coming back,” he predicted in his year-end report. “This is a cyclical pattern of history. When humans endure a major crisis, it alters our way of living and forever changes our needs. Once we emerge, we begin making up for lost time, rethinking about what is important, and pursuing new lifestyles.

“Meanwhile, competitors work behind closed doors, developing new products, new services and new partnerships. When the new world begins to crystallize, market leaders change, the deck gets reshuffled, and we get to experience how chaos creates both risk and opportunity.”

Now that consumers are returning to stores after months of e-commerce, brands need to create in-person or virtual experiences, Gutsche said.

“Consumers increasingly expect that brands match their lifestyles and social media consumption habits when trying to relate to them,” he said. “These more authentic interactions breed brand loyalty among consumers.”

During the pandemic, many companies launched virtual home shopping experiences to market their products.

Consumers took to the playful interactivity and comfort aesthetics – appreciating the entertainment value – that allowed them to envision a product in the home, Gutsche said.

“Aware of the potentials of technology in virtual environments, many are looking for digital experiences that are immersive and this demand arises from a consumer need for entertaining distractions during a difficult time,” he said.

Consumers still prioritize eco-friendly designs and solutions that brands offer, from banning plastic to using solar power.

“As consumers’ concern for climate change and its consequences grows, they’re turning their expectations onto brands rather than just themselves in making a positive change,” Gutsche said. “Understanding that ecological issues are caused more by institutional factors than they are individual actions, consumers are increasingly expecting that brands make changes to lessen their impact on the environment.”

Home design brands have integrated petfriendly features into home furnishings, Gutsche said, from seating solutions to entertainment units.

“The pet care industry in North America continues to grow, and people are putting more

care into their pets’ lifestyles as they try to accommodate for things like spatial shortcomings,” he said. “With more people in urban areas and living in smaller homes and apartments, integrated pet-friendly home features are particularly useful.”

Then there’s the “Japandi Expansion,” a hybridization of Scandinavian and Japanese motifs in home design.

“Furniture brands and interior designers are combining stylistic influences from Japan and Scandinavian countries to inform a style hybrid called Japandi.

Spaces with this aesthetic direction combine natural materials and a pared-back color palette, creating interiors that are minimal and warm,” he said.

“Contemporary consumers in faced-paced urban centers are looking to balance the demands of their daily lifestyle with a comfortable home environment. In this space, many are prioritizing minimalist designs and simple solutions that can optimize and elevate their living situation, without compromising on aesthetic appeal. When these needs are met, consumers feel more relaxed and can comfortably recharge for the next day.”

As companies navigate the work-from-home new normal, brands are offering home office systems that cater to these changes in work culture, Gutsche said.

“Home office systems offered by furniture brands are becoming increasingly flexible and diverse in their uses. These systems offer important features like portability, privacy and space-saving.

“Now that work-from-home culture is likely to remain the norm in the long term, people require at-home workstations that cater to their lifestyles at home. Features like privacy and modularity are important for people working from home – particularly for those with families, roommates and/or small living spaces.”

Home-Centric Lifestyle Most analyses during the pandemic focused on discerning its impact on consumer behavior and forecasting how this might change going forward. However, before the pandemic, structural changes in the workforce and the aging population already contributed to a home-centric lifestyle – COVID accelerated it, according to The NPD Group.

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These long-term trends will continue to influence consumer eating patterns and how they use their homes well into the future, according to NPD’s recently released 36th edition of “Eating Patterns in America.”

During the pandemic, consumers increased their capacity for preparing meals at home, aided by a whole host of new appliances and gadgets in the kitchen. Kitchen electrics grew by $2.9 billion, or a 37 percent gain over the prior year; more than 91 percent of kitchen electric subcategories increased during the pandemic, according to NPD. As consumers venture back to school and work, portable on-the-go options or restaurant meals will regain some importance. Still, there will likely be some stickiness to a year’s worth of at-home culinary engagement and investment in housewares and appliances.

“The current conventional wisdom is that we will be using our homes less once the pandemic is over. The reality is we were using our homes more before the pandemic than we did in the past,” said David Portalatin, NPD food industry adviser and author of “Eating Patterns in America.”

“Home is where we eat most of our meals, whether we prepare them or a restaurant does, test the latest kitchen appliances and housewares, entertain our family and friends and spend most of our time. This behavior is a structural change in our lifestyles, and it’s unlikely to shift anytime soon.”

Home Products Sales Growth Sales revenue from small appliances and housewares continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2019 by about one-third, according to NPD, but since the end of April, when U.S. vaccinations reached 100 million and the flow of stimulus money slowed, sales of many home products began to slow.

Between April 25 and July 31, 2021, sales revenue from small appliances grew by just 2 percent over the same time last year and housewares declined by 5 percent, according to NPD. The products that have sustained last year’s strong performance illustrate that some of the new consumer behaviors that emerged through the pandemic appear to be sticking around.

“Even before the Delta variant was a factor, it became clear that our at-home lifestyle had undergone some structural changes, as a result of the pandemic,” said Joe Derochowski, 8

home industry adviser at NPD. “The pandemic-based behaviors that were adopted out of necessity are now fully embraced by consumers, which provides some longer-term opportunities for the home industry.”

By necessity last year, many away from home and do-it-for-me activities became do-it-yourself activities. This year, for example, more coffee drinks are being made in peoples’ homes – especially flavored and specialty coffee drinks. This shift is expressed in rising sales of espresso makers and singleserve coffee appliances.

Weekday lunch needs are also bringing growth to toaster ovens and similar small-appliances categories as working at home continues to be a reality for many consumers, and as increasing numbers of small households engage in cooking at home.

Hand-held massagers and heating pads are also finding comfort, thanks to increased emphasis on wellness, combined with lingering consumer hesitation to return to spas for inperson attention.

During the height of the pandemic last year, consumers also embarked on some entirely new in-home behaviors.

Health and wellness extended well beyond in-home exercise and muscleaches remedies. Many sought new ways to make their homes and working environments healthier, as illustrated by rises in hand-held specialty cleaning appliances and humidifiers.

Many households also became new pet owners, creating greater need for a higher level of carpet and upholstery cleaning.

Consumers are still looking for safe ways to bring back missed connections with families and friends, leading to more outdoor entertaining and a need for more casual table settings. Some people looked to expand their cooking repertoire, bringing new opportunities for a host of specialty preparation gadgets and cooking appliances, while rising sales of specialty drink makers and barware tools are setting the stage for refreshed experiences.

“Consumers may have been stuck at home through the peak of the pandemic, but that time elevated the importance placed on the comforts of home,” Derochowski said. “The future of home product sales still remains uncertain on many levels, however these behavioral changes are showing staying power that the home industry shouldn’t ignore.” KN

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Home Chefs

seeking shortcuts

It’s no secret that the pandemic lockdowns inspired many consumers to hone their cooking skills, and that means they needed the tools to get the job done. Now, trend spotters say consumers are looking for home chef shortcuts: time-saving gadgets, oven-to-table cookware and serveware, pre-made mixes and easy-clean-up items help consumers keep up with their newly discovered culinary skills. For example, these products are headed for the Winter Atlanta Market, Jan. 11-18, at AmericasMart:

GOVERRE CHARCUTERIE MADE EASY PLATE

New to Market! This melamine plate has 10 easy-to-fill sections and three recipe cards to easily create a beautiful charcuterie presentation. Dishwasher safe.

Tabletop & Entertaining, Booth 2-304 833.321.6558 shannon@goverre.com www.goverre.com

PAMPA BAY SALERO BAKEWARE

New: Available January 2022. High-fired porcelain pieces with stylish silver titanium beading. The modern organic shapes are sure to add vibrant color to modern tables and fresh energy to traditional settings. This oven-to-table cookware ensures easy cleanup. Food safe, dishwasher safe, freezer to oven to table.

CER-2729-W Round Covered Baker: 8.5" D x 2" tall. MSRP: $55.

CER-2728-W Small Tagine: 5" D x 5" tall. MSRP: $37.50 CER-2712-W Oval Covered Casserole Dish: 9.75" x 6" x 3" tall.

MSRP $55.

Werner Frank B2 12-1200 973.784.4933 info@pampabay.com www.pampabay.com

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NOTHING FANCY SUPPLY CO. RUTHIE BEESWAX WRAP BUNDLE, SET OF 3

The Beeswax Wraps are made with certified organic cotton that’s coated with sustainably sourced beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin. This product is made with ingredients produced by other small businesses in the USA. How to use: Seal wrap around food or container with the warmth of your hands.

Care instructions: Rinse with cool water after use. Mild dish soap when needed. Hang to dry. Avoid use with heat and raw meats. With proper care, wrap will last between six to 12 months.

The Ruthie bundle contains one wrap in each size: • 1 small: 8" x 8" – Pink Garden. Form into snack-size bags, wrap avocado or lemon halves, cover small bowls, carry almonds, carrots or crackers • 1 medium: 10" x 10" – Pink Honeycomb. Form into a bigger snack bag for chips, cover a small melon or mixing bowl • 1 large: 14" x 14" – Pink Wedding Bouquet. Perfect for sandwiches, cover large melon or large mixing bowl Made in America, Booth 2-1904 217.741.0222 wholesale@nothingfancysupply.com wholesale.nothingfancysupply.com

STASHER STAND-UP MINI BAG

The endlessly reusable, resealable silicone storage bag that replaces single-use plastic.

Get personal with the Mini Stand-Up – thoughtfully designed for perfect portions, light leftovers, and saucy snacks. Store just under a quart of your favorites like avocados, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and dips, and essentials such as hand sani, wipes and sunscreen. Think of it as the studio apartment of Stasher Bags: the perfect amount of space for one.

Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.75 x 2.5 in / 19.1 x 14.6 x 6.2 cm.

Volume: 28 fl oz. / 828 mL. Tare weight: 3.3 oz. / 94 gm Details: Endlessly reusable food-grade platinum silicone; non-toxic: No BPA, BPS, lead, latex or phthalates; leak-free Pinch-Loc™ seal; dishwasher, microwave and oven safe up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit; label it with any non-toxic dry erase/chalk marker; 3D pocket for even more storage; fits inside an 8-quart Instant Pot; shown in Aqua.

Also available in Clear, Green, Indigo, Pink and Plum.

Dugan-Bliss & Assoc. Inc. B2 17-1701 510.531.2100 orders@stasherbag.com www.stasherbag.com

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EL GUAPO MOJITO MIXER

Cocktail bitters, syrups and mixers made by hand with love in New Orleans. The ingredients are locally sourced and traceable to the farm level or third-party certified organic. The entire line is nonGMO, high fructose corn syrup free, soy free, gluten free and vegetarian, too. El Guapo is a woman-owned business.

The 16-ounce Mojito Mixer is the best party accessory. Simply pour over ice, add 2 ounces of white rum (or not if you prefer zero proof drinks) and fill to the brim with club soda. Garnish with mint before serving.

Pro tip: Throw this in a blender with ice and rum for the ultimate frozen treat.

Gourmet 504.444.2914 sales@elguapobitters.com www.elguapobitters.com

HIC, HAROLD IMPORT COMPANY MRS. ANDERSON’S BAKING LASAGNA PAN

Mrs. Anderson’s Lasagna Pan is specially designed for baking, boiling, roasting and serving. Its generous capacity is perfect for building deeply layered recipes such as lasagna, baked ziti and mac and cheese. It’s beautifully crafted from high-fired ceramic with a scratch-free glaze for durability and uniform heat distribution, so foods bake evenly. Easy-hold handles on both sides offer a comfortable grip and secure transfer in and out of the oven and under the broiler. This award-winning Lasagna Pan is a versatile baking dish for quiche, casseroles, meat loaf, scalloped potatoes and desserts, and doubles nicely as a roasting pan and serving dish for vegetables. Cover leftovers with foil and store them in the fridge. When it’s time for reheating, just pop it in the oven. It performs equally well as serveware for every dining occasion, from breakfast to lunch or brunch, for holiday meals, party buffets, even outdoor entertaining. It transitions beautifully from oven or broiler to the table and complements any setting. Safe for use in the microwave, oven, broiler (to 500 degrees Fahrenheit), and freezer. It resists staining, odors and cracking and won’t transfer odors or flavors between uses.

Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

B2 8-894A JuniperMarket 800.526.2163 info@haroldimport.com www.hickitchen.com

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GOLDEN RABBIT SUNSET MIXING BOWLS

This enamelware is made of carbon steel coated with a porcelain enamel and trimmed in stainless steel. There will be variations in the shading of colors and pattern formations that are the results of the hand-dipped process.

Details: Set of three bowls with lids, 8.75-, 9.5- and 10.5inch diameters; 3-, 3.5- and 4.5-quart capacities. Oven and stovetop safe. Hardened enamel surface. Dishwasher safe. Non-toxic. SKU: SN54 B2 8-835A 703.841.7777 sales@goldenrabbit.com www.goldenrabbit.com

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MAGENTA RAE DUNN NOIR EBONIZED BAG CLIPS, SET OF 4

The Rae Dunn Heritage Collection celebrates simple shapes and clean lines, combining original home decor designs with a spark of modernity. Popular among food storage clips, Rae Dunn’s Noir Ebonized Wooden Bag Clips are carved from ebonized mango wood and add not only functionality to your food storage, but elevates the overall look of your kitchen space.

Details: Ebonized Mago wood. Hand wash only. 4.48" x 0.59" x 0.59"

B2 9-913B 510.849.3888 info@magenta-inc.com www.magenta-incwholesale.com

HIC, HAROLD IMPORT COMPANY JOIE STRAWBERRY SLICER

Quickly cut even strawberry slices in seconds; no knife or cutting board needed; no more uneven knife cuts or tedious food preparation time. Ideal for making healthy snacks, garnish, strawberry shortcake, fruit salads, cheese and fruit plates, tortes, craft cocktail toppers and more. Made with stainless steel and ABS plastic; BPA free; compact for easy storage; measures 3.75" x 3" x 1.125". Top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

B2 8-894A, JuniperMarket 800.526.2163 info@haroldimport.com www.hickitchen.com

RIVSALT 019 PASTA SALT, HALIT SALT ROCKS

Pasta Salt is perfectly salted pasta water made easy. Simply add one Halit salt rock per liter pasta water and be sure to get delicious pasta every time – in no time.

Curated by Swedish-Italian master chef Dante Zia, rest assured your pasta will become a true gastronomic experience, making it the ultimate gift for yourself or your foodie friends and family.

Details: Dim packaging: 170x58mm. Unit weight: 400g. Food weight (min): 350g. Expiration time: 10 years. Assembled in Sweden. Components: China (plastic tube), Sweden (plastic lids), Pakistan (halit salt rocks) Appelman Schauben B2 11-1100 +46 10 214 64 54 americas@rivsalt.se www.rivsalt.com

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record number of new & expanded

Gift & Home

Showrooms in Dallas

Dallas Market Center has announced important additions to its marketplace in advance of the Total Home & Gift Market, Jan. 5-11, 2022. The first market of the new year will include more than 50 new and expanded showrooms as well as important brands debuting inside permanent showrooms across the marketplace.

“The first look at everything new will be in Dallas this January,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Meeting tremendous demand from retailers and designers seeking what’s trending, what’s unique, and what’s available in the months to come we are presenting more new showrooms and brands across the marketplace.”

Among more than 1,000 permanent showrooms from gift and home, housewares and gourmet, holiday and floral to lighting and fashion, Dallas Market Center is welcoming new brands and supporting the expansion of long-time partners inside the total lifestyle marketplace.

January will see new showrooms including: Crestview Home (WTC 333); Elite Accessories Ltd. (TM 1448); The French Bee (TM 1725); Hester & Cook (TM 2503); Kendrick HOME (WTC 320); Modern Burlap (TM 1335); Novart (WTC 6650); Young’s Inc. (TM 1034); Aptations (TM 443212); Daria Rugs and Antiques (WTC 6694); Pacific Trading (TM 2218), R.S. Covenant (TM 2214); and Social Lighting Corp. (WTC 4432-01).

The Gallery (IHDC 1D202) hosts new companies including furniture and lighting design studio Amatoya (GL82-83). Ann Gish (GL16) is known for exquisitely detailed, finely made bed linens. Metcolors (GL02) presents licensed art from around the world. Collective & Co. Home (GL28) adds pillows, décor, and more. Creative Threads (GL 76) bridges the gap between the West and East with draperies designed with Indian artistry.

Outpost Original (GL32) presents luxurious décor and furniture. Debra Steidel (GL86) has beautiful fine art porcelain pieces. Expanding in The Gallery is Cloud9 Design (GL92) with its beautiful textiles including Marina B. Inside The 2301 Collection-Curated Gifts From Around the World debuts will include Bonnecaze Absinthe & Home (WTC 2301-13) with reproductions of uncommon antique objects from France. Heritage Lace (WTC 2301-35) is a premier manufacturer of textiles and high-end specialty products. And stress reducing diffusers and fragrances from Serene House USA (TM 2301-21).

Gourmet Market sizzles with new tastes from Lisa’s Lemonade (WTC 180-A44) with naturally healthy lemonade and drink mixers. The Golden Whisk (WTC 180-A16) specializes in decorated cookies and yummy desserts. Whiskey 14

and Wine Design (WTC 180-A30) features artisan accent pieces made from wine barrels.

A special note for fans of fashion accessories: Kendra Scott (WTC 13256) opens its showroom to connect customers, causes and community in a new space on the 13th floor.

In addition to these new exhibitors, hundreds of permanent showrooms will welcome new brands and collections.

Highlights include: • NextGen Dallas (TM 1028) welcomes Enesco back to Dallas Market Center inside their showroom. Enesco is the iconic giftware company with a portfolio of award-winning artists and products, including Jim Shore, Designs by Lolita, Department 56 Villages and Disney Traditions.

• Ivystone (WTC 236) has four lines expanding their footprints within the showroom: Beatriz Ball, Consuela, Napa Home & Garden, and Karma/Stephen Joseph.

• Global Views (IHDC 1D209) proudly presents a new collection from Roger Thomas.

• Taylors – Visual Comfort & Tech Lighting (IHDC 1D111) welcomes several new collections: surface design company Hable at Taylors, lighting designs from Avroko, Kelly Wearstler, Mick De Giulio, and Sean Lavin for Tech Lighting and Visual Comfort introduces lighting from designer Paloma Contreras.

• Stylecraft Lamps (WTC 10074) debuts a substantial home furnishings collection from Dann Foley Lifestyle.

• Cathy & Co (TM 1600) adds Adams Apple Co., Wabi Whiffs, and Christina’s Clean Creations.

• The Brand Agency (WTC 13232) adds Holly Dodson Designs, Tat2, and ZuZu Spirit.

• In addition, Design Directions (WTC 9028) adds Eichholtz; Patrick & Co (TM 2927) welcomes Black Ink; Portico (WTC 631) adds Wear Your Sole and Powder; Regency (WTC 268, IHDC 2F128) adds Sprinkles Bake Shoppe; RoadRunners (TM 1500) debuts Willow + Adler; The Import Collection (WTC 6440) features Kavana; Unique Loom (IHDC 1D112) debuts the Jill Zarian English Manor collection and Eco Southwestern; UMA Home Décor (WTC 600) debuts the U Select collection of bold, extravagant pieces; William Lamont (TM 2400) welcomes Hestia; Orchids Lux Home (WTC 6690) adds duvet covers, quilts and coverlets; Cheungs (IHDC 2F125) presents Riviera Linen Boxes, Riviera Linen Trays, and Sedona Ceramic Pots; BIDK Home (TM 2602) adds Urban Nature Culture from Amsterdam, Cotton Balls from Holland and Ledr from Holland; A&B Home (TM 1325) welcomes Seasonal Abode; and American Made Collective (TM 2901) adds Sticks. KN

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Gold’s Lively Mustard With Horseradish Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil Authentically Moroccan, Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil brings together the elements of Morocco to protect the health and soul.

The olives grown in its orchards are warmed by the Moroccan sun and enriched by the Moroccan soil.

These olives for Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil generate a higher polyphenol content compared to other growing regions.

Cold pressed within hours of harvest, Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a balanced flavor with a low acidity. Though 100 percent Moroccan, Moresh is crafted to be used for all cuisines. The versatility of Moresh allows the home cook to reach for this olive oil every day.

The image of the open hand has been seen as a sign of blessings, power and strength, while deflecting the evil eye. Moresh’s hamsa signifies how its olive oil nourishes the body while protecting the heart and soul.

CHO, the largest olive oil producer in Northern Africa, is known for its modernization of the premium olive oil industry. CHO’s expertise in agriculture and milling offers full traceability of the entire process. Its high-quality standards are certified throughout production. Moresh is packaged in a dark glass bottle to protect the oil.

Coming soon!

L&S Packing Company 631.845.1717 www.goldshorseradish.com

CHO America 281.712.1549 www.cho-america.com

Tuckahoe Hardwoods Live Edge Collection

Franmara Speed-Pull™ Decorker Compact, innovative design opens bottles in seconds. The only uncorking machine that will fit in your kitchen drawer safely!

Compact enough to fit in one hand, it still has the power to remove the toughest corks. You will be amazed by its performance. Includes a built-in foil cutter between the handles. Just place the machine over the bottle, squeeze the side handle and turn the bottle to activate the foil cutter. Pearl chrome finish. Includes an extra spiral in the set. 8⅛ inches tall, 4¾ inches wide (with hanger tag). Retail price is $24.

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Since the 1930s, Gold’s has been the gold standard for jarred horseradish – and since horseradish is part of the mustard family, it is only natural for Gold’s to produce a Lively Mustard with that classic horseradish bite to awaken the consumer palates.

Available in a convenient 9-ounce squeeze bottle, it’s sure to spice up retail aisles featuring products that seek to add memorable flavor to food. The stout, easily stocked bottles are instantly recognizable, with a name that’s become synonymous with a strong, singular taste of top-quality horseradish.

Beyond mustard with horseradish, Gold’s offers a varied selection of mustard products, all featuring distinctive flavors that are exceedingly popular with the mustard-buying public. The six varieties include: Lively Mustard with Horseradish, Traditional Delicatessen Style Mustard, Gourmet Dijon Mustard, Low Sodium New York Deli Mustard, Sweet Honey Mustard and Spicy Sriracha Mustard.

This line of mustard products should be stocked prominently in the condiment aisle, as mustard lovers are sure to crave anything with the high standards and reputation of Gold’s.

The Live Edge Collection from Tuckahoe Hardwoods is a curated collection of charcuterie boards, cutting boards, serving boards, rustic bowls, coasters and utensils all made from teak and East Indian walnut. Each piece is a unique work of art with intricate grain and a rustic feel. With list pricing starting at just $29 for both bowls and boards, there is a hand-crafted board for every budget and gift-giving occasion. Pictures truly do not do justice to these elegant and sturdy pieces.

Tuckahoe Hardwoods 410.822.7051 gdent@tuckahoehardwoods.com www.tuckahoehardwoods.com

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FEATURED PRODUCTS GoodCook AirPerfect Baking Sheet, Pizza Pan

Kikuichi Damascus Tsuchime Cutlery

GoodCook® AirPerfect® is a line of perforated and insulated nonstick baking sheets and a pizza pan that launched in 2021.

The GoodCook AirPerfect baking sheet allows a pocket of air to circulate heat throughout the pan, ultimately heating more evenly to avoid scorching and burning so consumers can say goodbye to burnt cookies. The two layers combined with the textured bottom help for a quicker bake while still retaining moisture, so cookies don’t dry out. The pan is composed of two layers of sturdy carbon steel to avoid warping in the oven; a non-stick coating makes for easy cleanup and impressive results.

The GoodCook AirPerfect pizza pan is perforated to allow hot air to flow between the pan and pizza crust for even heat distribution. As heat rises through the holes, it hits the crust during baking, causing the crust to get crispier and cook faster.

After baking, the feet on the bottom of the pan keep it elevated on the countertop – similar to a cooling rack – keeping the crust crispy while it cools. Cutting guides on the pan ensure a perfect slice every time. The non-stick coating means cleanup of even the messiest pan is a breeze.

GoodCook www.goodcook.com

Paesana, Beyond Meat Offer Plant-Based Bolognese Sauces With a storied commitment to fresh gourmet ingredients, Paesana simmers with generations of Italian cooking. Now it is bringing that kitchen tradition into the future with an allnew product for retailers.

Introducing Paesana’s Plant-Based Bolognese Sauces made with Beyond Meat. Available in Hearty or Spicy, this fresh take on an Italian classic satisfies consumers who crave a robust pasta sauce, but who also want to make a positive impact on the environment. With 4 grams of protein per serving and no cholesterol, soy, gluten, hormones or GMOs, it’s a delicious, guilt-free and eye-catching addition to any retail setting’s red sauce display.

The product also features a newly designed clear/transparent label with a sleek look that still maintains the instantly recognizable Paesana logo.

Gain consumer confidence and be first to market this new and unique product – a premium pasta sauce that, like all Paesana tomato-based sauces, is made with 100 percent imported Italian tomatoes.

Paesana Products 631.845.1717 www.paesana.com

Kikuichi www.kikuichi.net

Folding Utility Carts and I.O.Shen Knives From Master Grade Master Grade manufactures high-end products for commercial kitchens, including but not limited to kitchen knives, butcher knives, knife accessories, electric knife sharpeners, manual knife sharpeners, sharpening sticks, small kitchen appliances and more.

The founders of Master Grade realized that every electric knife sharpener on the market left users wanting something better. Its founding team was determined to develop the finest knife sharpener consumers could find at the best possible prices. The resulting flagship knife sharpener was introduced in 1994. That very first sharpener is now universally known and used in fine restaurants, hotels and grocery stores around the world. In addition to a variety of sharpeners, Master Grade is particularly proud of its Folding Utility Cart, which is marketed under the Folding Master brand and engineered in America.

The company’s newest launch is the Heavy Duty Folding Utility Cart. It has the following features and is excellent for all carting and commercial kitchen professionals.

The carts are easy to open and to fold, are space saving up to 80 percent, and are heavy duty, strong and durable.

They have a safety device in place to avoid finger injuries, and have an alligatoring (patterned cracking resembling an alligator’s scales) corrosion-resistant lacquer. Master Grade perfected the use of two grades of steel to create a threelayer blade.

Master Grade is one of only two manufacturers to produce knives without machinery.

Master Grade www.mastergrade.net

Parchment Paper Cheese Leaves from Sisson Inspired by the French tradition of turning to nature for decoration, these unique, food-grade, parchment paper designs can be used under cheese, fresh fruit, home-baked breads or as coasters under glasses and bottles.

They are fanciful enough to be used in a table decoration, written on, used as place markers or in any way or place your imagination may lead. The natural, unbleached Kraft paper package makes for an attractive and ecofriendly product.

These parchment leaves have been sold in the North American markets under both the Sisson Imports and EuroQuest brand names for more than 33 18

New for 2021 is the 67-layer mirror finish Damascus Tsuchime line. These are some of the finest blades ever made at Kikuichi. With a 67-layer, hand-hammered mirror finish, they sparkle on the wall and in the hand. The lighter than average blades make your cooking prep an absolute pleasure. The octagonal ho wood magnolia handle is made by traditional handle craftsmen and recalls the old style with its water buffalo ferrule, while the AUS10 core steel is a modern material made to withstand even the longest mise en place. Blade: 67 layers with a core of AUS10 stainless steel, HRC60, octagonal wa handle made of ho wood (Japanese magnolia) water buffalo horn ferrule.

years. Sisson Distribution is now the sole provider of parchment cheese leaves in the United States. Both the leaves and packaging are printed in the USA. Sisson Distribution LLC 941.214.5373 www.sissondistribution.com

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FEATURED PRODUCTS Teflon Platinum Plus Nonstick

Terra Delyssa Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Teflon™ nonstick coating systems last longer than pans with ceramic or silicone coatings and are dishwasher and metal utensil safe. Chemours ensures durability by providing a nonstick coating that is not only abrasion- and scratch-resistant, but also helps protect against adhesion and corrosion. It’s this balance of properties that keeps these nonstick coatings performing like new, year after year, so there’s little erosion to the wallet. That’s because high-quality Teflon coatings have been perfected over 50 years. Teflon nonstick coatings are the finest nonstick, with a variety of products to meet the variety of cooking needs. All Teflon products are quality tested to live up to the Teflon brand promise: easier cooking and cleanup, time after time. Teflon Platinum Plus nonstick is the most scratch- and abrasion-resistant Teflon branded nonstick finish to date.

Winner of 11 international awards for flavor and quality in 2021, Terra Delyssa Extra Virgin Olive Oil offers the point of difference shelves need.

Terra Delyssa is the first olive oil to partner with IBM’s Food Trust blockchain technology. Data from harvest, milling, analyses and bottling can be accessed via a QR code on the label. No other olive oil offers this level of traceability and transparency to the consumer.

Terra Delyssa was created to be the ambassador brand of Tunisian olive oil. Three hundred and twenty days of sunshine ripen the olives to create a smooth, mild flavor.

As a single-source producer, CHO has full control of the entire process. Its farmers care for the trees without chemicals and pesticides and millers cold press the olives. CHO has the only non-governmental, International Olive Council-accredited laboratory for chemical and sensory analysis in Tunisia. Terra Delyssa is bottled in a dark glass to protect the oil and ships to North American warehouses.

The CHO America team works with clients to implement programs that will drive sales.

The Chemours Company 866.205.1664 www.chemours.com

Prodyne Bar-B-Board Conquering the grill is effortless with Prodyne’s ingenious Bar-B-Board™, a multiuse food preparation and carry system designed to give grill masters and everyday cooks an efficient tool to prepare, season, carry and serve favorite barbecue dishes.

Bar-B-Board consolidates multiple cooking tasks into a convenient grilling and everyday cooking workstation. The bottom carry tray design allows for seasoning and marinating a variety of meats and seafoods. The large topmounted cutting board provides a prep workspace directly above the carry tray, preserving counter space. The shaped design of the cutting board incorporates side exits that allow users to easily slide prepped foods or unwanted debris into the tray below. When slicing cooked meats, the uniquely designed cutting board catches juices in the bottom tray.

This year Prodyne celebrates its 50-year anniversary year manufacturing “Dynamic Designs for Good Living.” To see Prodyne’s full line of quality kitchenware, serveware and barware, visit www.prodyne.com and download the online catalog.

Prodyne 800.822.4776 www.prodyne.com

CHO America 281.712.1549 terradelyssa.com

Las Vegas Market Las Vegas Market is a comprehensive furniture, gift, and home décor buying destination, offering an exclusive West Coast-influenced, cross-category product experience unlike any other. Thousands of gift (design, handmade/artisanal, tabletop, gourmet, housewares), furniture (upholstery, case goods, accent), bedding, lighting, rugs, and home décor lines are showcased on an easy-to-shop, convenient campus at Las Vegas Market, allowing retailers and designers to build their businesses with exciting new introductions, proven bestsellers, and long-time customer favorites.

During Las Vegas Market, buyers also build important relationships with manufacturers and suppliers, creating business-to-business connections that begin as person-to-person interactions. These relationships become valued partnerships that transition into both onsite and online sourcing beyond market dates, creating expedient, year-round access to the latest products and quick strategic solutions to trending consumer demands.

Make plans now to join us for Las Vegas Market, Jan. 23-27, 2022.

Las Vegas Market 702.599.9621 www.lasvegasmarket.com

Style Combines with Utility from Accent Decor

Bone Suckin’ Sauce Thicker Style

Accent Decor will be in Building 1 during this winter’s Atlanta Market with Acacia Wood Cutting Boards hand-crafted in India. They’re safe for use with food, but they’re also beautiful enough to hang on the wall as decor. The Rina Pitcher is also just as much a showpiece. The clear pitcher has a handle that’s wrapped in cane knitting that pairs beautifully with a display of fresh flowers.

Bone Suckin Sauce® Thicker Style has the flavor of Bone Suckin’ Sauce, but it’s a thicker version of the original in a 16-ounce jar. Gluten-free Bone Suckin’ Sauces are the only barbecue sauces rated number-one by Newsweek, Food & Wine and many others. Bone Suckin’ Sauces are best sellers in health food, specialty and grocery stores.

They’re gluten free, non-GMO and kosher and contain no high fructose corn syrup.

Accent Decor 770.346.0707 www.accentdecor.com

Ford’s Gourmet Foods 800.446.0947 www.bonesuckin.com

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SPECIAL LISTINGS ICE BAG Collapsible Wine Coolers Top seller in France with over 8 million sold alone!

The durable ICE BAG® is perfect for parties, picnics and restaurant service. The ICE BAG works amazing well at chilling bottles and it folds down for easy storage. Just add ice and water, then insert the bottle and you are ready to go. Suggested retail price: $9.99.

Franmara Inc. 800.423.5855 • 831.422.4000 www.franmara.com

Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil is authentically Moroccan. These single-sourced olives have a higher polyphenol content. The cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil has a balanced flavor with a low acidity.

Though 100 percent Moroccan, Moresh is crafted to be used for all cuisines. Moresh nourishes the body and soul.

Suggested retail price: $14.99 CHO America 281.712.1549 (U.S.) • 514.418.2524 (Canada) www.terradelyssa.com

Terra Delyssa Extra Virgin Olive Oil Winner of 11 International Awards for flavor and quality in 2021. The smooth, mild flavor of Terra Delyssa first cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil makes it a pantry staple worldwide. Terra Delyssa Extra Virgin Olive Oil offers full transparency with blockchain traceability on the label.

Suggested retail price: $10.99 CHO America 281.712.1549 (U.S.) • 514.418.2524 (Canada) www.terradelyssa.com

Negg Deviled Egg Seasonings

23 Pound All-in-One Paesana Francese Stainless Steel High Dome Gourmet Cooking Sauce The Italian menu classic comes home with Paesana’s Roaster & Fish Poacher Francese Gourmet Cooking Sauce. Combining the An essential piece of cookware for family dinners, parties and holiday celebrations. The high dome, quality stainless steel roaster with roasting rack is designed to hold turkey, chicken or any type of large roast. Riveted stainless steel handles make placing the roaster into the oven and lifting it out safe and easy. Includes a steamer plate that doubles as a fish poacher.

Suggested retail price: $119.99

tartness of lemon and the silkiness of butter with the savoriness of chicken, veal and fish, Francese style is a bright dynamic addition to every consumer’s home-cooked meal.

Cook Pro Inc. 951.686.8282 www.cook-pro.com

Paesana Marsala Gourmet Cooking Sauce

Las Vegas Market

Paesana’s Marsala Gourmet Cooking Sauce brings the gourmet flavors of fresh mushrooms, wine vinegar, onions and spices into the kitchen. Paesana takes the time and slowly simmers the sauce for the very best taste while saving cooks precious time in the kitchen.

Join us Jan. 23-27, 2022, and see why everyone loves Las Vegas Market, the premier gift and home market in the West. Source from thousands of gift, home décor and furniture resources in one easy-toshop location.

Las Vegas Market 912.267.9909 www.lasvegasmarket.com

L&S Packing Company/Paesana Gourmet Specialties 631.845.1717 sales@paesana.com www.paesana.com

L&S Packing Company/Paesana Gourmet Specialties 631.845.1717 sales@paesana.com www.paesana.com

MDT67-210K 67-Layer Country Fresh Fudge Country Fresh Fudge is available in over 100 amazing Mirror Hammered flavors made with only the finest of ingredients such AA grade butter, sweet cream, cane sugar, Dutch Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto ascocoa and Belgian chocolate. Available in bulk and

New for 2021, the MDT67 series is an example of the finest Japanese craftsmanship. The clip point, or Kiritsuke tip, makes this knife laser focused and it stands out on the sales wall as well as in the kitchen.

Suggested retail price: $400 Kikuichi Cutlery 201.567.8388 www.kikuichi.net

Teflon™ Platinum Plus Nonstick

packages. Private labeling available.

Suggested retail price: $11.99 Country Fresh Food & Confections Inc. 800.545.8782 info@countryfreshfood.com www.countryfreshfood.com

Master Grade Premium Manual Knife Sharpener

Deviled Egg Seasoning Mixes from the maker of the Negg® Egg Peeler allow the user to combine egg yolks and mayonnaise with the seasoning mixes to make perfectly flavored deviled eggs. The mix can also be used to enhance egg and chicken salad and as rubs on meats or fish.

Each packet makes 24 deviled eggs. Four flavors: Classic, Curry, Cajun and Smoky Ham. Suggested retail price: $2.50

Teflon Platinum Plus nonstick is the most scratchand abrasion-resistant Teflon branded nonstick finish to date that’s dishwasher and metal utensil safe.

High-quality Teflon coatings have been perfected over 50 years and are quality tested to live up to the brand promise: easier cooking and cleanup, time after time.

Designed by experts with sharpening skills transferred in the sharpener. Easy to use, no need to use excessive pressure; just a couple of passes will create an unbelievable edge. Will maintain sharpness longer than any other manual sharpener in the market. High impact housing uses fire resistance premium ABS with fiber; discs use superior tungsten.

Compact size; 3-year limited warranty. Made in Taiwan.

Suggested retail price: $39.99

The NEGG Egg Products/Airigan Solutions 203.594.7781 www.peelanegg.com

Chemours Company 866.205.1667 www.chemours.com

Master Grade 800.633.9999 www.mastergrade.net

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Gift for Life Welcomes Two Board Members Emalee Hoffman of Studio Oh! and Meg Estevez of Emerald Expositions/NY NOW have joined its board of directors with Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization.

Hoffman has been a part of the gift and home industry for more than a decade. She began her career as a buyer in 2009, joining Studio Oh! in 2014. Emalee worked her way from a role in customer service to Vice President of Sales.

“We are excited to welcome Emalee to the team,” said Cole Daugherty, chair of the Gift for Life board. “Her industry experience, can-do attitude and passion for helping others will be a great asset to the board and our fundraising efforts.”

“As I’ve learned about Gift for Life, I’m proud that they are a part of our industry,” Hoffman said. “Living in downtown L.A. and then Venice, California, and personally witnessing the homeless crisis, I feel now more than ever, that there is a need for Gift for Life and their fundraising for World Central Kitchen. I look forward to doing my part.”

Estevez is a marketing professional with over two decades of experience in multichannel marketing strategy management and serves as vice president of marketing at Emerald Expositions. Her previous work experience includes serving as VP/corporate director of marketing at NewBay Media.

Estevez rejoins the board following the departure of Tim Hart, senior vice

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president of the Retail Group at Emerald Expositions/NY NOW. “NY NOW has been a longtime supporter of Gift for Life, and we are delighted to have Meg’s return to the board,” Daugherty said. “Her knowledge and past experience with Gift for Life will further our fundraising efforts for World Central Kitchen and other important initiatives.”

“It’s a privilege to be partnering again with this exceptional group of industry leaders on the Gift for Life Board,” Estevez said. “I look forward to supporting the efforts of this incredible charity organization.”

Gift for Life is run by a volunteer board composed of industry leaders representing market centers, media, sales agencies, manufacturers and suppliers of other industry services. Current Gift for Life board members are: Ari Lowenstein of Brandwise, vice chair; Cathy Steel of Steel Associates; Cole Daugherty of Dallas Market Center, chair; Doug Self of JDouglas; Emalee Hoffman of Studio Oh!; Frank Joens; Jessica Barile of Paddywax; Julie McCallum of Great American Media/Gift Shop Plus; Kim Wahlberg of Kimberly Wahlberg Company; Kristi Forbes of 41 Madison; Lenise Willis of Gifts & Decorative Accessories; Matt Katzenson of Fine Lines; Meg Estevez of Emerald Expositions/NY NOW; Monica Loving of Ivystone; Nancy Michael of International Housewares Association;

Peter Schauben of Appelman Schauben; Russ Jones of Ivystone; Sarah Mount of Juniper by IMC; and Sheila Charton of Springboard Futures.

With COVID-19 temporarily causing cancelation of in-person events at industry markets, Gift for Life has pivoted toward online digital events, with a specific emphasis on COVIDrelated hunger relief. With industry support, Gift for Life has raised nearly $100,000 for crisis-related hunger relief in 2021. Gift for Life fundraising will continue to support World Central Kitchen through 2022. KN

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