EcoVessel Acquires U-Konserve Food Storage Company
EcoVessel, a Boulder, CO-based manufacturer of reusable hydration products, has acquired U-Konserve, a food storage and reusable container company based in Sausalito, CA.
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Williams Sonoma Debuts 2020 No Kid Hungry Celebrity Spatulas
Williams Sonoma is adding Kris Jenner, Hoda Kotb, Dolly Parton, Kristen Bell, Curtis Stone, Giada De Laurentiis, Ina Garten, Molly Yeh, Misha Collins and Gaby Dalkin to its celebrity kitchenware lineup in collaboration with No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength.
Chef’n Introduces Glass Mandoline Slicer
Chef’n, a division of Lifetime Brands, has introduced a Glass Mandoline Slicer.
Exclusive: Fissler Poised For Future U.S. Growth
Fissler, a German brand of cookware, is gearing up for a more prevalent market presence in the U.S. The company recently named James McArdle to the post of interim managing director of Fissler USA. Additionally, the brand has ramped up expansion efforts to increase capacity moving forward.
CMA Names 2020 Board Members
The Cookware Manufacturers Association (CMA) has elected a new board member, Mike Otterman, CEO of Lodge Manufacturing Company, and reelected three board members to serve a second three-year term: Kurt Mecray, consumer marketing manager at PPG; and Chris Welch, director of marketing at Bradshaw Home.
Royal Craft Wood Rolls Out Bamboo Cutting Boards, Organizers
Royal Craft Wood has introduced its assortment of bamboo wood kitchenware. The items include a variety of cutting boards, spice and kitchenware organizers.
Strong Demand Drives Lifetime Brands Q2 Sales Growth
Lifetime Brands has reported an increase in second quarter sales, driven by market demand for housewares categories including kitchen tools and gadgets, bakeware, barware and cutlery.
Nordic Ware Debuts Holiday Pans
Nordic Ware is bringing some holiday cheer to its bakeware product lineup, with several new pans.
Nucu Sponsors America’s Test Kitchen Podcast
Nucu, a brand of cookware and bakeware by Vollrath Company, is a sponsor of the first eight episodes of America’s Test Kitchen’s new podcast called “The Walk-in,” which premieres on August 5.
Maverick Taps Evans As National Sales Manager
Maverick has named John Evans national sales manager for housewares accounts, selected hardware accounts and buying groups. Evans reports to Darren Keller, vp/operations.
GIR Adds Mini Kitchen Tool Container
GIR (Get It Right) has added a new Mini Tool Container, which doubles as a measuring cup.
Joseph Joseph Spotlights Kitchen Cleaning, Organization
Joseph Joseph is casting a spotlight on its latest solutions to help consumers keep the kitchen clean and organized.
Regal Ware Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Regal Ware is marking its 75th year in business, as the Wisconsin-based company has been manufacturing housewares products since 1945. It was founded by J.O. Reigle.
Corkcicle Debuts Backpack, Sling For Active Hydration
Corkcicle is helping consumers take their hydration needs with them on-the-go with the debut of its Sling and Brantley backpack.
Prepara Unveils Latchlok Food Storage System
Prepara has unveiled the Latchlok storage system, which allows consumers to stack, steam and store food in containers made of Tritan by Eastman plastic, and features a unique sliding latch and venting system.
Becky Blake, Senior Buyer, Gadgets & Cutlery, Walmart
Lauded for her merchandising, retail and inventory management skills, kitchenware vendors have nominated Becky Blake of Walmart as a 2020 Impact Merchant.
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MacKenzie-Childs Holds Virtual Barn Sale
MacKenzie-Childs is hosting its 13th annual Barn Sale virtually this year, to ensure the safety of customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emile Henry Introduces Ultime Gratin Bowls
Emile Henry is making single-serve cooking a bit easier with the introduction of its new Ultime Gratin Bowls.
Prepara Adds Chop Turner, Juicy Reamer Kitchen Tools
Prepara has added two new kitchen tools to its food prep assortment, the Chop Turner and the Juicy Reamer.
Nucu Cookware Rolling Out On Wayfair
Nucu, a Vollrath brand of cookware and bakeware, has added Wayfair to its distribution network. Wayfair will be the brand’s exclusive online retailer.