Beverage Industry Expert Hickman Joins Keurig Dr Pepper Board
Keurig Dr Pepper has named former investment analyst and veteran beverage industry strategist Juliette Hickman to its board.
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Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Reports 25% New Buyer Increase
Dallas Market Center reported The Total Home & Gift Market opened this week to buyer attendance at 75% compared with…
Chefman Highlights Smokeless Grill
As healthy eating has become top of mind for consumers going into the New Year, Chefman is highlighting its electric smokeless grill.
Chef iQ Releases New App For Smart Cooker
Chef iQ has released its app version 2.0, including dark theme and ingredient-first calculator features to its smart cooker.
Year In Review 2020: Homebound Lifestyles Energized Small Electrics Sales
The kitchen electrics business saw soaring retail sales this year boosted by pandemic-fueled homebound lifestyles that are expected to continue into 2021 and endure well beyond that.
Keurig Names Tan To Board Of Directors
Keurig Dr Pepper said that Justine Tan, currently a partner at JAB since early 2020, has been elected as a director to the company’s board, effective December 9.
Keurig Produces Recyclable K-Cup Pods
Keurig Dr Pepper has achieved one of its longstanding sustainability commitments: all of the K-Cup pods the company produces are now recyclable.
HomeWorld Business Ceases Print Operations
After 31 years of successful service to the industry, HomeWorld Business has ceased print operations, effective with the release of its December 14, 2020 edition. HomeWorld Business sister publication Gourmet Insider has ceased print operations effective with the release of its November/December 2020 edition.
Ankarsrum Ramps Up Production
Ankarsrum, makers of the Assistent Original stand mixer, has reported record U.S. sales for 2020, with a projected 52% increase over the prior year. The company said it is increasing production at its factory in Sweden to meet increasing demand.
Philips Teams With Baldoni On Instagram Contest
To support coffee drinkers on their journey to establish and maintain healthy routines and help fuel daily motivation in preparation for a new year, Philips Espresso, a fully automatic espresso machine, is partnering with Justin Baldoni.
Report: Spectrum Brands In Bid For Conair
Reuters is reporting that consumer products company Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. has partnered with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners Ltd. in a bid to buy Conair Corporation in a deal which could value the hair care appliance maker around $2 billion, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sharp Unveils Smart Microwave Oven
Sharp Home Electronics Company of America has unveiled its first smart countertop microwave ovens featuring Wi-Fi connectivity and certified Works with Alexa compatibility for hands-free operation using voice commands.
Anova Improves Vacuum Sealer Bags
Anova, a subsidiary of Electrolux, has launched new and improved Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer Bags and rolls.
Plum Expands Line With Integrated Wine Dispenser
Plum has launched Plum Integrated, a plug-and-play design solution that seamlessly integrates the wine dispenser appliance into cabinetry.
Capresso Presents Café Select Professional Espresso & Cappuccino Machine
Capresso is presenting the new Café Select Professional Espresso & Cappuccino Machine, an easy-to-use model for those who want to create a coffee bar experience at home.
Made By Gather Appoints Austin President
Made by Gather, marketer of Bella, Brim Coffee, Crux and CRUXGG small appliances and housewares, has named housewares retailing veteran Shawn Austin president.
SharkNinja Accelerates Sustainability Initiatives
SharkNinja said that 98% of products across the company’s lineup now come with packaging made from 95% recyclable material.
Crock-Pot Recalls Express Crock Multi-Cookers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Crock-Pot, a division of Newell Brands, is recalling its 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers.
Wolf Gourmet Highlights Multi-Function Cooker
Wolf Gourmet is putting the spotlight on its new multi-function cooker. The cooker is designed with six cooking settings and also allows for cooking two dishes at different temperatures at the same time.
DeLonghi To Acquire Capital Brands
DeLonghi has reached a definitive agreement with affiliates of Centre Lane Partners to acquire Capital Brands Holdings, Inc., a leader in the personal blenders segment with the Nutribullet and Magic Bullet brands.