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O C G S h o w D a i l y 9 Fe b ru a r y 4 & 5 , 2 0 1 4 "GREEN" PRODUCTS HIGHLIGHTED IN TWO NY NOW INITIATIVES Two "green" initiatives will recognize socially-responsible and eco-friendly products and producers to be featured at NY NOW™ at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal's Pier 94. From nearly 200 products selected for NY NOW's SustainAbility: design for a better world ® exhibit, eight have achieved NY NOW's highest "Degrees of SustainAbility" status, and 30 have been named finalists in the 9th semi- annual Eco Choice Awards (online bal- loting in three Award categories opened on December 20 at www.gift- shopmag.com/votegreen). "The common denominator among these products and producers is the innovative application of 'green' mate- rials, production processes and busi- ness practices," said Christian Falkenberg, NY NOW director and GLM Senior Vice President. "Through the Eco Choice awards, we're crowd- sourcing to determine which 'green' home and lifestyle products resonate most strongly for retail." Degrees of SustainAbility From nearly 200 products accepted for the winter 2014 SustainAbility: design for a better world exhibit, eight have been designated as achieving NY NOW's SustainAbility3, the top-rank- ing level for eco-friendly and socially- responsible products, production processes and business practices. NY NOW's "Degrees of SustainAbility" initiative outlines industry-specific cri- teria for identification of green prod- ucts and producers, with a three-tiered rating – SustainAbility1 through SustainAbility3 – indicating the extent to which a product/producer complies with these standards. Ilene Shaw of Shaw+Co! curates the exhibit and des- ignates each participant's ranking. The eight companies designated with the highest SustainAbility3 ranking this winter include: Alegria for its Trumpet Flower cuff handmade by a Brazilian artisan from recycled metals; ecojot for its fashion-themed journals made of 100 percent post-consumer paper in a biogas mill; Everyday Artifact LLC for its Picture Pendants, handmade using 100 percent solar power; Kneipp for its Warmth & Energy Mineral Bath Salt made from plant- based materials using 100 percent hydroelectric energy; Marina Paper (P) Ltd for its Chomolungmo Travel Diary made from biodegradable cotton and Daphne fibers by Nepalese artisans; Plan Toys for its Activity Boat made from reclaimed rubberwood trees using solar energy and low emission bio-fuels; Semaki & Bird for its Farm Notes made from recycled paper using hydroelectric power; and The Green Glass Company for its Oversized Glass (Re)Bottled made from re-purposed wine bottles. These SustainAbility3 designated products will be identified by special signage in the display at NY NOW. A complete listing of winter 2014 SustainAbility participants and fea- tured products is available online at www.nynow.com. Eco Choice Awards Three of the nearly 200 "green" products showcased in NY NOW's SustainAbility display will be selected, by popular vote, as winners of the 9th semi-annual Eco Choice Awards, sponsored by NY NOW and GREENRetailer magazine. Through January 6, buyers and suppliers can vote for their favorites from among ten final- ists in three categories – "Most Innovative," "Most Sensitive Use of Materials," and "Most Sellable." The finalists' gallery is accessible online now at www.giftshopmag.com/votegreen, with winners recognized at NY NOW, and profiled in the spring 2014 issue of GIFT SHOP magazine. The 10 finalists in the "Most Innovative" category include: Alkemie Jewelry Stingray Cage Cuff; BITTERS CO.™ Cork Ice Bucket; Cardtorial Plenty of Fish in the Sea; Catherine Weitzman Handmade Jewelry Plumeria Cuff; Delight London rubber band Modernist necklaces; Albertine Press "Greetings From" letterpress postcards; Geared For Imagination Casagami; innovativeKids green start ® Little Color Books; The Green Glass Company Oversized Glass "(Re)Bottled"; and Zak Designs Moso bamboo dinnerware. In the "Most Sensitive Use of Materials" category, the 10 finalists are: 2b design home LLC "Swan" cande- labra; ALEGRIA Trumpet Flower cuff; Everyday Artifact LLC Lithographic print earrings and rings; MUJUS Samuel cufflinks in Monaco Blue; Mushana mar- ket bags with leather handle; Shupaca alpaca clothing and accessories; The Winding Road handmade wild hemp bags; Worker B Raw Honey; Worker B Skincare; and Zoe b Organic Fantastic beach toys. The ten finalists in the "Most Sellable" category include: aMano Fair Trade coffee bag computer case; Be Home Inc. recycled glassware with dots; Christophe Pourny Studio Furniture Tonic; Cognitive Surplus Fish+Bones Soap; Eco-Brazil Corp/Echo-the- World Jarina necklaces from Brazil; Good Paper's "You Complete Me"; Hand in Hand Bar Soap; LUprints Horizon Birchwood Coasters; OOTS! Woodmobiel; and Scintilla Rain & Deep Blue Water scented candle. MCCORMICK'S 2014 TOP FLAVORS & FOOD TRENDS The McCormick Flavor Forecast, which McCormick experts around the world have developed each year since 2000, highlights five top food trends and more than a dozen emerging flavors predicted to impact the way we eat in the coming years. This year's edition explores how today's unparalleled connectivity is driv- ing faster-than-ever adoption of new trends and tastes around the globe. One such trend is the growing obses- sion with chilies. "Everywhere we looked, people have a growing fascination with the delicious range of flavors and heat chile peppers deliver," said Kevan Vetter, McCormick's Executive Chef. "In the U.S., cooks are embracing exciting new varieties like the aji amarillo from Peru, which is prized for its sizzling heat and surprisingly full-bodied, fruity notes." 5 Top Trends Chilies Obsession: Food lovers every- where are seeking out their next big chile thrill. Modern Masala: Indian food is finally having its moment, breaking free of its traditional confines with modern inter- pretations. Clever Compact Cooking: Proving that big flavors can come from small spaces, cooks in urban kitchens are making the most of what's available. Mexican World Tour: Mexican flavors are making their way around the globe, with people everywhere discovering new aspects of this bright, casual cuisine. Charmed by Brazil: The world's attrac- tion to Brazilian cuisine is heating up, thanks to its seductive mix of global and native influences. 5 Top Flavors Aji Amarillo: A hot Peruvian yellow chile with bold, fruity flavor. Kashmiri Masala: An often homemade blend of spices from northern India featur- ing cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves and ginger. Tea: Not just for sipping anymore, this natural ingredient is making its way into rubs, broths and marinades. Chamoy Sauce: A unique Mexican condiment — made from apricot, lime, chilies and spices — just beginning to gain a following in the U.S . Cassava Flour: Also known as manioc or tapioca flour, this gluten-free alternative is a Brazilian staple prized for its versatility. Visit www.flavorforecast.com for 12 more flavors to watch in 2014 and beyond. HOME TEXTILES MARKET WEEK IN NEW YORK Home Textiles Market Week ® in New York will welcome a wide range of fresh and innovative bed, bath and linen ven- dors to the winter 2014 market at NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF ® ) and 230 Fifth Avenue. Beyond product resources, Market Week also includes a series of buyer-directed educational seminars, spe- cial events and product design awards. "We're happy to see emerging brands like Anne Lewis and Haptic Labs join the market's established brands, such as Chilewich, Kim Seybert, Matouk, Sefte and many others, this winter" said Christian Falkenberg, NY NOW director and GLM senior vice president. "No other U.S. Market presents such a wide array of mid-to-upper-end home fashions, along- side such a breadth and depth of related home and lifestyle merchandise." At NY NOW, the full spectrum of home textile resources is presented within the HOME collection, which is located on Level 3 of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Within the HOME Collection, three sections – Accent on Design ® , Home Furnishings + Textiles and Tabletop + Gourmet Housewares, encompass some 200 mid- to high-end home textiles resources including bed and bath fashions, table linens, kitchen textiles, towels, deco- rative accessories, area rugs, window treatments and decorative fabrics. Eleven first-time home fashions sup- pliers will debut within NY NOW's HOME Collection this winter. Newcomers include: Anne Lewis (pil- lows); Art Age Pvt. Ltd. (bedding and rugs); Block and Brayer (pillows); DAVID FUSSENEGGER Textil GmbH (blankets and throws); ELAIVA Bathrobes (beach towels); Haptic Lab (quilted maps); Japan Blanket Association (throws, pillows); Lori Harrison (pillows); Original Depler (placemats and dinner- ware); Tracy Sachs Ltd. (kitchen and din- ing room textiles); and Trekatte Sheets (duvets, kitchen linens). Additionally, nine home fashions suppliers will return to NY NOW follow- ing a hiatus from the New York Market. These returning suppliers includ: Archival Décor, CLM Enterprises, European Art Design, Freckeled Sage, LE Cluny, Margo Selby, Mike & Ally, nuloom rugs, sefte and Suchiras Inc. Five new home textiles showrooms will debut at 230 Fifth Avenue for the winter market. Newcomers from around the world include: M & Z Marketing Group Inc. (bath products, home tex- tiles, kitchen accessories and tabletop), Sferra Fine Linens (luxury bedding, bath and table linens), Tessitura Toscana Telerie USA, Inc. (home tex- tiles and luxury linens), Thompson Ferrier (home fragrance and giftware), and Triple Luxe Gallery (home textiles and luxury linens). These newcomers join a robust tenant roster which includes notable home fashions suppli- ers such as Designers Guild, EKE USA, Indigo Home, Raymond Waites Bedding, R Squared Sales and Logistics LLC/Zrike Brands, Signoria Di Firenze, Thro by Marlo Lorenz and VTX Fine Bed Linens.