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18 GENERAL NEWS KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n MAY 2019 n www.kitchenwarenews.com Housewares Industry Raises $1.8 Million for Charities (cont. from Page 1) CEO William A. Foley with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The philosophy and mission of the nonprofit HCF is, in the spirit of goodwill, to raise funds annually for designated charities and help unite and promote the philanthropic image of the housewares industry. Honorees are selected for their humanitarian support and exceptional leadership. The event, which was co-chaired by Phil Brandl, former president/CEO of the International Housewares Association, and Peter Cameron of Farberware/Acuity Management, offered nearly 1,000 attendees a cocktail reception featuring eight tasting stations hosted by James Beard Foundation chefs including Rick Bayless, Abe Conlon, Joe Flamm, Meg Galus, Andrea Reusing, Sarah Rinkavage, Paul Virant and Greg Wade. Dinner featured a three-course meal designed by Tony Mantuano, chef/partner, Spiaggia Restaurant. The evening, emceed by television personality Sissy Biggers, included silent and live auctions, where guests bid on an extraordinary collection of relaxing get- aways, dinners and unparalleled culinary experiences. Offerings included a dinner prepared by Chef Daniel Boulud at the home of Leonard Lauder; trips to The Reef by Cuisinart in Anguilla, British West Indies; a week in Provence, France; tickets to the James Beard Awards in Chicago and dinner at the James Beard House in New York; a private in-home dinner by Abe Conlon of Fat Rice in Chicago; and two dinners in the Boston home of Wayfair's Niraj Shah, with both Shah and Steve Conine, and prepared by Chef Ming Tsai for the first dinner and Chef Tony Mantuano for the second dinner. The Cache for a Cause auction featured gift packages with 28 products valued at more than $8,000. The 2020 Housewares Cares gala will be held March 16, 2020, at Navy Pier. Visit www.housewares.org/show/charity to learn more. KN Jars Céramistes Presents Summer Tablescapes (cont. from Page 1) tablescape. For a more formal occasion, all the dinner plates can be the same hue, but salad plates can be mixed and matched. Today, more than 50 percent of French Michelin two- and three-star restaurants use Jars for their dinnerware service, and Jars products can be found in the leading tabletop, design and fashion retailers in the USA and the world. KN The International Housewares Association (IHA) is changing the name of the International Home + Housewares Show to The Inspired Home Show, IHA's Global Home + Housewares Market in 2020. The change is part of the association's expansion of The Inspired Home platform, which was created to align with consumer trends shifting f rom functional home design to aspirational lifestyle development. "The IHA board of directors, IHA staff and our external design partners have been working on this change for over a year. We started with a blank canvas to develop a name and brand that would set the right tone for the industry, positioning our show for the future," said John "JC" Collins, President/Chief Marketing Officer of Neatf reak and 2018-19 IHA Chairman. "In the end, we leveraged our existing consumer brand, The Inspired Home, extending it to the trade as we found a clear convergence between product suppliers, retailers and consumers through lifestyle branding." "As the premier home and housewares event in the world, our members, exhibitors and retail attendees expect a show that reflects current trends and attitudes," said Derek Miller, President of IHA. " The Inspired Home Show will maintain all relevant aspects of the International Home + Housewares Show while introducing new elements that help product suppliers and retailers meet the needs of the changing consumer marketplace." This is not the first time that IHA has changed the name of its annual event to align with dynamics in the industry and with the consumer. Until 2003, the event was known as the "International Housewares Show," changing to the "International Home + Housewares Show" in 2004 to reflect a scope beyond individual products and moving toward the overall home environment. The Inspired Home Show, IHA's Home + Housewares Market will have an updated look and feel that is closely aligned to the current The Inspired Home consumer platform, incorporating lifestyle imagery and classic colors. The Show will remain a trade-only event at McCormick Place in Chicago and will maintain its "five expos in one" format with dine + decor located in the South Hall; clean + contain, Discover Design and International Sourcing located in the North Hall; and wired + well located in Lakeside Center. KN IH+HS to Become The Inspired Home Show in 2020 Jim Haskins has joined the team at Kuhn Rikon USA as General Manager in the United States. Haskins has more than 20 years of experience working with top-tier brands across the housewares industr y, innovating successful product lines, negotiating with major consumer brands and retailers and implementing successful sales and marketing strategies. "Jim's strong multi-category knowledge will support our continued growth as Kuhn Rikon USA builds on the success of its first 30 years and moves into the future" said Tobias Gerfin, Chief Executive Officer of Kuhn Rikon. " We're elated to have Jim on board lending his experience, drive and passion to the team." Haskins is based in the U.S. headquarters of Kuhn Rikon in Novato, California. KN Haskins Named General Manager for Kuhn Rikon USA The Bella Tavola Signature Copper Torch is designer- inspired. Engineered from the highest quality materials available, the Signature Copper Torch provides premium performance functions and features. Each torch is sustainable and unique, presenting contemporar y styling with its own naturally beautiful finish. The large 7.5-inch broad, wind-resistant flame is unmatched in the industry. Taking its place as the premium torch in the marketplace, serious home and professional chefs will love the versatility that the torch provides. Each torch is packaged in a decorative display box with foam insert that will protect the copper finish of the torch when not in use. It can also be used for storage and will look fantastic when displayed on a shelf with recipes and cookbooks. The Signature Copper Torch is part of the Bella Tavola line, a butane-powered culinar y tool line by Wall Lenk Corporation. The Bella Tavola line is the only complete program that includes butane. For more information, call 252.527.4186 or visit www.wlenk.com. KN Bella Tavola Signature Copper Torch