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K i t c h e n w a r e N e w s & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w S h o w D a i l y 1 9 M o n d a y, M a r c h 0 4 , 2 0 1 3 LAUREN CONRAD, BLUEAVOCADO DESIGN A BETTER FUTURE WITH ECO-FRIENDLY COLLECTION Famous for its brand of stylish and sustainable shopping totes and lifestyle accessories, BlueAvocado has joined forces with celebrity and rising fashion designer Lauren Conrad. Their collab- oration has resulted in 2013 XO(eco)™ Collection launching at this year 's International Home + Housewares Show. The collection rep- resents more than 20 food-on-the-go, travel, beauty and entertainment essen- tials including casserole carriers, party totes and wine carriers. Conrad designed each print and product to meet the everyday needs of women by providing them with stylish, eco- friendly product options where they live, work and play. Like all BlueAvocado products, the collection is fashioned using REPREVE®-based fabric made from recycled plastics, including post-con- sumer bottles. Additionally, each prod- uct contains between three and 35 plastic bottles. For consumers con- cerned about the environment and who are interested in purchasing products that reflect their values, every BlueAvocado product comes with an eco-impact label. Each label is designed to educate and inspire con- sumers by featuring environmental metrics including carbon footprint and the number of bottles upcycled. This dedication to real environmen- tal impact and real change inspired the collaboration between Conrad and BlueAvocado. "I designed items in the BlueAvocado XO(eco) collection to meet the needs of my every day life so that I can have fashion- able, eco-friendly products to use,"Conrad said. "If the XO(eco) collection keeps millions of dis- posable bags and plastic bottles from landfills and oceans, then I'm thrilled to be a part of making that happen. In addition to the XO(Eco) collec- tion, BlueAvocado expanded its port- folio to provide an eco-collection for the entire family including new kid's silhouettes and patterns and launching its new men's collection designed by Ross Bennett from NBC's Fashion Star. Bennett's collection features food-on-the-go and travel accessories designed to appeal to men. The entire collection is offered at accessible price points, in functional designs and in trend-forward colors and patterns. In addition, the company will introduce new packaging that is Canada compli- ant, marking the company's expansion into international markets. And finally, with more than 30 U.S. cities either implementing plastic bag bans or planning to do so this year, BlueAvocado is your one-stop shop for the ultimate reusable bag solu- tion that ensures California standards for use including washabili- ty, durability and documented use of post-consumer recycled materials. Since its launch more than four years ago at the International Home + Housewares Show, this eco-savvy brand continues its mission to merge style, sustainability and innovation with its products and retail partner- ships. BlueAvocado invites you to smile More and Waste Less™ with its 2013 Eco-Collection. Check out the entire family of products at booth 2775. For more information, visit www.blueavocado.com, call 512- 904-0351 or email general@blueavo- cado.com. BURTON PLASTICS: INNOVATIVE COLOR-CHANGING THERMOMETERS SINCE 1974 There's a feeling of satisfaction in knowing that for nearly 40 years cus- tomers keep coming back. "It's a good feeling," said Bob Burton, founder of Burton Plastics, and hands-on product developer. Since its inception in 1974, Bob has lead Burton Plastics to its sta- tus as the world leader in innovative color-changing thermometer technolo- gy and product manufacturing. Their patented innovations in color-changing thermometer technology and engineer- ing have dominated the worldwide marketplace. How has Burton Plastics done it? The answer: Burton Plastics has set the standard in simple and easy-to-use color-changing thermometer products for meats and proteins that allow for safe food preparation every time. The benchmark was set with Burton Plastics' Egg-Per'fect, an in-the-pot egg timer that allows a choice of soft, medium, or hard eggs simply by watching the colors change. Expanding into color-changing technology for every meat and protein category, the focus of the company was, and is, on sim- plicity, safety, and satisfaction. Recent inno- vations include s p e c i a l i z e d applications (the Cooked-Per'fect XL, with an extended handle), and the introduction of the Egg-Per'fect Egg Caddy, a convenient silicone caddy for cradling the Egg- Per 'fect color changing-egg timer along with several eggs, which allows for easy removal of your eggs from boiling water. From meat to pasta to the incredible egg, Burton Plastics has a Per'fect solution for all your grill/bake/boil/fry/broil and microwave food preparation projects. "Accuracy in tem- perature readings that allow for safe food preparation in a simple, effective, and efficient manner. Bon appétit!"―Bob Burton For more information, visit www.grill- perfect.com or stop by booth S1653. FUSIONBRANDS TAKES ENTERTAINING TO A NEW LEVEL WITH THE SERVEITUP ServeItUp® by Fusionbrands® has been selected as a finalist in the Tableware, Serveware and Beverageware category of the 2013 Housewares Design Awards! Now you can elevate your favorite plate with ServeItUp—the first stand that provides a secure lift to any size or shape plate or bowl. ServeItUp has a porcelain base, topped with a suction cup that securely affixes to flat, non- porous dinnerware. Allowing for a multitude of possibilities when creat- ing the ultimate table centerpiece or buffet accessory. Available in two sizes, a small stand to accommodate a 6- to 8-inch diameter plate and a large stand is perfect for a 10- to 12-inch diameter plate. You can even stack the small and large size ServeItUp with the appropriate plates for a multi-tiered serving presentation. When the party is over, simply pull the tab to release the plate. Welcome uncluttered cabinets and ditch those clunky cake stands for the compact and space saving ServeItUp. Fusionbrands, the design company known for its award-winning, contem- porary kitchen products—such as the PoachPod, IceOrb and the FoodPod— is excited to introduce a whole new dimension of entertaining items to their lively cast of characters. Always seeking ways to make entertaining more inventive, Fusionbrands' new products, like the HeatWave, PetitPot, TastingCradle and ServeItUp, are superior-designed solutions for the perfect presentation. The new HeatWave, a trivet and potgrip in one, allows the host to go from oven to table for safe and easy presentation of hot dishes. Use the two-piece design of the HeatWave™ together or separate... simply unsnap the flexible silicone pot grip from the white base, grab hot pots and pans from your oven, stovetop, microwave or toaster oven, and confidently set them down on the triv- et. Or keep both parts snapped togeth- er to brighten up your kitchen counter or table to make a colorful, yet protec- tive statement. The PetitPot is the cutest little container that functions in infinite ways—prep, bake and serve. Provides a small container for serving of your favorite mini snacks, dipping sauces and baked mini delights. Create a colorful arrangement with the PetitPots on any serving tray to liven up the table with mini tastings and delectable's. Discover the endless party possibilities the PetitPot will allow. Tired of those mundane, unattrac- tive deviled egg servers and looking for a more diverse appetizer presenta- tion, Fusionbrands was inspired to cre- ate the ever-so-easy t a s t i n g c r a d l e s , which allow guests to easily pick up any hors d'oeuvres, small bites and fin- ger foods. The perfect spoon size is just right for any guest to enjoy a tast- ing. Complete with a built-in toothpick holder, the new Fusionbrands TastingCradles can be arranged any way on any plate so guests can pick up servings effortlessly, avoiding messy fingers and knuckles. For 2013, Fusionbrands is continu- ing their trend of introducing new and surprising home entertaining products at the Chicago International Home + Housewares Show. Fusionbrands' products promise to bring a fresh and creative approach to festive tasks. Visit booth S1450 or www.fusion- brands.com to see the entertaining products.