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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 8 7 Tu e s d a y, M a r c h 0 5 , 2 0 1 3 tide shifted, and retailers and cus- tomers began requesting larger pieces. Around the same time, J.K. Adams saw an increase in sales in our entertaining series—including the Slate Cheese Server Collection and Artisan Board Series—and wanted to focus on new products in this market category. Always eager to meet its customers' needs, J.K. Adams immediately initiat- ed the development of the Summit and 1761 collections for 2013. The compa- ny will proudly showcase these two series, along with its entire line of hardwood cutting and serving boards and bowls, pot racks and wine racks, at this year 's International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. "Of these two collections, we are really excited about the 1761 Collection for Chicago," said Sharon Rishell, J.K. Adams' National Sales Manager. "We have already attended two trade shows this year, and the 1761 Collection is, by far, the item that made show-goers come out of the aisles and into our booth. They just wanted to look at and touch the boards." Rishell and her product-develop- ment team also noticed a lot of aged grey color popping up in furniture design and fabrics. So, they developed a new food-safe wood stain that they call Driftwood to finish the Ash-wood boards that make up 1761. As with every other new J.K. Adams product, 1761 took a bit of time to come to mar- ket. "We are known for being innova- tive and want to be absolutely sure when we introduce a new product that J.K. Adams (Con't. from p. 1) it is well thought out," Rishell said. "We went through many phases of pro- totypes to make sure that we got the shape, grain and stain of 1761 perfect- ly right." The name, 1761, is an homage to Dorset, Vt., the town where J.K. Adams was founded and where all manufacturing still happens. "With this collection—which includes five oversized boards in various sizes—we wanted to honor the seminal year when Dorset was established and pay respect to the craftspeople who have shaped the close-knit community that we call home," Rishell added. "We are always engaged in design—every single day," said Jon Blatchford, J.K. Adams' CEO. "The- product-development team is continu- ally looking for new ideas—in restau- rants, in magazines and by asking cus- tomers. We are based in a small town in Vermont, but we love food and entertaining and travel extensively across the country for work. So, we are always researching what is going on in kitchen and home design in all parts of the country." Along with the 1761 and Summit Collections, J.K. Adams has also intro- duced a new element to its catalog and trade show booths for 2013—a bright red sticker that denotes new products. "Practically, the NEW sticker is a way for us to draw focus to our new prod- ucts," Rishell said. "Beyond this, the sticker calls attention to the ways that J.K. Adams is changing and evolving." For more information, visit booth S1605 at the IH+HS or check out www.jkadams.com. company. What's your main line of business? NM: For more than 50 years, Panasonic has delighted American consumers with innovations for the home and business which enrich lives. In addition to an extensive range of business-to-business products and popular consumer electronic products including televisions, digital cameras and headphones, our company also offers a suite of home appliance and personal care products designed to meet the needs of the everyday con- sumer. Panasonic's breadth of home appliance products range from tooth- brushes and men's shavers to toaster ovens, irons and vacuums. KNSD: Are you introducing any new products? NM: Yes. Panasonic, a leader in tech- nology for the home, recently intro- duced the Panasonic Breakfast Collection, a new range of small kitchen appliances including a toaster, coffee maker and kettle, which we will be showcasing at the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show. Featuring bold and ambitious design aesthetics, the Panasonic Breakfast Collection offers new form and functionality to kitchen appli- ances. We will also be introducing a new canister vacuum, new Genius Prestige Microwave Oven models and a 2-in-1 Garment Steamer that is sure to change the way people think about Panasonic (Con't. from p. 1) steaming their clothes. KNSD: What distinguishes your products from the competition? NM: The Breakfast Collection is a high-quality product line that offers unique usage features, coupled with an extremely attractive, design that con- sumers will feel proud to display in their kitchens. These products are meant to stand out as focal points in a consumer's kitchen, rather than only being taking out from storage when they are in use. KNSD: What is your outlook in gener- al for this product line? NM: For years Panasonic has been an innovator in the home appliance mar- ket and we would like to make a state- ment with this new collection. We are going to be expanding our small appli- ance line over the next few years and are excited to begin our expansion with a strong line, such as the Breakfast Collection. KNSD: How can our readers find out more about your company? NM: For more information on the breakfast collection and all of our other products, please visit us at www.panasonic.com. Be sure to visit Panasonic's booth L12505 in the Lakeside Building at the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show. Frieling has cultivated strategic alliances with leading European manu- facturers to create a one-stop shop for innovation and quality in gourmet kitchenware and tabletop. The Frieling feeling emanates from Monika Schnacke, CEO, and Bernard Schnacke, President of Frieling USA, whose love of food, wine, travel and entertaining are at the heart of the company's history. Two people who want to enjoy and experi- ence culinary excellence, they created a company that meets the needs of like-minded people who want the best products that the international market has to offer. The Schnackes have travelled extensively to build their business partnerships with retailers in the U.S.A. and with vendors in Europe, serving as a conduit to bring them together. From Germany, Frieling has partnered with Emsa, Cilio, Zenker and Seltmann Porcelain. They have also partnered with Sitram in France, Durgol in Switzerland, Cigolini in Italy and Victorian Baking Ovens in Great Britain. In addition to its pres- ence at retail, Frieling products are actively used in the finest hotels and restaurants in the country. This adds to the products' appeal at retail. Consumers who have used a Frieling stainless steel French press at their favorite restaurant are excited to repeat Frieling (Con't. from p. 1) that experience at home. Frieling products cover a multi- tude of categories including cookware, bakeware, carafes, servers, French presses, coffee and tea accessories, food storage containers, decalcifiers, utensils and gadgets, glassware, mor- tars and pestles and spice boxes. True to its "fresh solutions" motto, Frieling is always looking for a solu- tion to a problem, not just another product. With this in mind, the compa- ny will introduce exciting new prod- ucts in multiple categories, including French presses and accessories, color- ful stainless steel travel flasks, choco- late fondue sets, leak-proof springform pans for beautifully presented desserts, spice sticks and other innovative prod- uct introductions. Frieling will also offer a lower price on its popular German-made glass-bottom spring- form pan with handles. Frieling invites attendees to visit their booth No. S1210 at IH+HS to join in its anniversary celebration, reminisce about the many changes in the industry in the past 25 years, and look into the future with a preview of Frieling's many new products for 2013. For more information, be sure to visit www.frieling.com, call 800-827-2582 or email sales@frieling.com. not only described with several images, but two videos that translate a personality into every design while demonstrating how to use it. Consumers can interact with fusion- brands.com via their personal comput- er, tablet or smartphone. The eye-catching Fusionbrands products themselves provide users with solutions to everyday tasks. Suddenly, common experiences are a whole lot cooler with Fusionbrands helping out. Be on the lookout to spot Fusionbrands throughout the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show on TV screens near you or on your shuttle bus. Visit www.fusionbrands.com on your computer, smartphone or see the com- pany live at booth S1450. Fusionbrands (Con't. from p. 4) branding and packaging. Starting with the Good Cook logo, the brand has taken a bolder approach and is now front and center on all of its packaging. The Good Cook name is now more recognizable on every product in their line, as Bradshaw seeks to spread brand loyalty through their vast reach at retail. In addition to its availability in most of the major supermarket chains, mass market retailers and drugstores across the country, Good Cook has an ever growing presence in social media via Facebook and Pinterest. This rollout coincides with the New Year and all of the new look products can be seen at this year's International Home + Housewares Show 2013. Bradshaw International will be at booth No. 1843. For more information about Good Cook and its products, or to find Good Cook retailers, consumers may visit goodcook.com or call 800-421-6290. 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