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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n NOVEMBER 2018 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 3 General News June, the company that pioneered the smart oven market and recently announced the launch of a second generation do-it-all oven, is partnering with Whole Foods Market to use the latest in smart oven technology to help people cook. Through the partnership, foods sold at Whole Foods Market will be integrated into the June chef-created custom Cook-Programs for specific foods and recipes. "This is the first partnership of its kind and allows us to deliver a unique benefit to both June owners and Whole Foods Market shoppers, all of whom are busy but prioritize eating well," said Matt Van Horn, Co- Founder and CEO of June. "We are working together toward a shared goal of helping people eat healthier and cook more." Through an over the air software update, all June ovens will feature a Whole Foods Market icon on the user interface, beginning today. One tap, chef-developed Cook- Programs will allow users to automatically make more than thirty 365 Everyday Value products and other foods sold in Whole Foods Market stores, f rom f resh salmon with lemon thyme rub to pork andouille sausage to frozen vegetable medley. "It 's our mission to bring the highest quality experience, convenience and innovation to our customers," said Norma Quon, a Senior Director of Global Marketing for Whole Foods Market. "As adoption of smart cooking continues to grow exponentially, this partnership allows us to provide a unique offering that makes it even easier for shoppers to enjoy their favorite Whole Foods Market products." June is seven appliances in one: a convection oven, air fryer, dehydrator, slow cooker, broiler, toaster and warming drawer. Users can control the oven, watch food being cooked and be notified when food is ready via the June app or by simply asking Alexa. With its latest iteration released in August, June Oven has increased its household reach exponentially and sold out of its first two batches within a month after launch. KN June, Whole Foods Market Partner on Smart Oven New, expanded and renewed housewares, tabletop and specialty food exhibitors are adding more than 6,600 square feet of showroom space at 2019 Las Vegas Winter Market, running January 27 through January 31, 2019. "The gourmet category continues to grow market-over-market at Las Vegas Market, with more than 750 lines available to date," said Joy Jansen, Director of Gift and Home Leasing for International Market Centers. "In the last year alone, we have recorded nearly 32,000 square feet of gourmet-focused leasing activity – additions, expansions and renewals." In addition to new and expanding showrooms, four gourmet suppliers recently renewed leases for showrooms in Building C. Renewing showrooms include: Couleur Nature and Lothantique in 660 square feet on C1; Specialty and gourmet food company Plentiful Pantry in 1,874 square feet on C11; Pottery Avenue, a distributor of Polish pottery stoneware, in 158 square feet on C11; and Mepra, a manufacturer of cutlery, crockery, cookware and furnishing accessories, in 552 square feet on C1. Las Vegas Market launched its gourmet housewares, tabletop and specialty food presentation on C11 at 2015 Summer Market. For Winter Market, C11 will showcase a concentration of 300 gourmet resources, with another 450+ presented across campus, in both showrooms and in The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market. Notable Las Vegas Market gourmet resources include: Alessi; Arte Italica; Chilewich; Costa Nova; Eva Solo; Fishs Eddy; Hester & Cook; JK Adams; KAI USA; OXO; Riedel; Siren Song; Skyros Designs; Vitamix; and Wusthof. Register now at www.lasvegasmarket.com. KN New and Expanded Gourmet Exhibitors Debuting at Las Vegas Market