Hard Rock International has appointed J&M Brands, a leader in brand extension licensing in Europe, to represent the dining, entertainment and hospitality brand and further expand Hard Rock’s retail presence throughout Europe.
The Fissler Pure-Profi Collection of cookware has won the 2020 iF Product Design Award. According to Fissler, more than 7,200 entries from 56 countries competed for this internationally-recognized award, which was given to 75 products in a wide assortment of categories.
Cangshan Cutlery Company has entered into a licensing deal with Bonnier Corp., publisher of Saveur magazine, as it expands its Saveur Selects licensing program. Cangshan will manufacture and distribute the new line of Saveur Selects kitchen knives and cutlery accessories.
Widgeteer has named Jennifer Zadoff as its new director of sales operations.
Oxo, a division of Helen of Troy, has joined 1% for the Planet, and is committing to donate 1% of its annual sales toward environmental causes. The company is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Bamboozle has started to roll out its Astrik food storage set, which is made from renewable natural starches and ground bamboo.
iMedia Brands, the parent company of ShopHQ, has secured retail distribution for select items in its Shaquille O’Neal branded kitchenware, cookware and grill products. Beginning in October 2020, select Shaq products will be available in over 2,000 Target and Sam’s Club stores nationwide.
Kuhn Rikon has debuted two new paring knives to its Colori cutlery assortment, a 4-inch paring and 4-inch serrated paring knife.
In an effort to help end hunger across the U.S., Greenpan, a subsidiary of The Cookware Company, has teamed up with Feeding America.
Typhoon has introduced new kitchenware products, including herb planters and kitchen scales, which will be ready to ship at the end of September.
Vasconia Brands is launching Ekco Brands LLC to serve the U.S. market in the cookware business, supported by the company’s manufacturing plants in Mexico. The company has hired David Trigiani as managing director to lead the new U.S. business unit.
Stasher has added two new sizes, Mega and Mini, to its Stand-Up silicone food storage bag assortment.
Two Fissler stovetop pressure cookers have recently been recognized by two German consumer products testing organizations: Stiftung Warentest and ETM Testmagazin. The Vitaquick and Vitavit cookers were both recognized.
Le Creuset is bringing more housewares products to its deep teal collection. The line is now expanding into enameled cast iron, enamel on steel and stoneware, including cookware, storage and prep, tabletop, bakeware (signature and heritage), kettles, stockpots and cafe products.
Lodge Cast Iron has debuted a 9-piece baking set just in time for the holiday baking season. The set is currently available on the company’s website and will be launching in Target in October 2020.
Betty Bossi is highlighting its new Christmas Roller, designed to roll out pastry into Christmas tree shapes. Kuhn Rikon is the exclusive distributor of Betty Bossi in the U.S.
Handstand Kitchen has added an assortment of holiday-themed gift sets to its kid-friendly baking tool assortment.
Sipforia, a new company focused on elevating the coffee and tea drinking experience, has introduced the Coffee Savor, which is designed to keep coffee hot longer.
Igloo has released its softside cooler collection woven with Repreve, a unique fiber created from recycled, post-consumer plastic bottles.
GIR (Get It Right) has made its face mask travel case available for pre-order. The company developed breathable silicone masks that are designed to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.