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Ki t c h e n wa re N e ws & H o u s e wa re s Re vi e w S h o w D a i l y S a t u rd a y, M a rc h 1 5 , 2 0 1 4 1 1 0 Prodyne created the fruit infusion craze in 2009 with its pitcher; now, it introduces a brand new way to enjoy nat- ural fruit flavored water, tea, spirits and more with the ingenious Fruit Infusion Flavor Carafe. Create a multitude of fla- vors by combining ingredients: lemons, limes, oranges, strawberries, cucumber and more. It is easy to refill and keep in the refrigerator (it fits on the door shelf) so you always have infused beverages at the ready. The new ICED UP Salad To Go and Appetizers To Go are carry and serve bowl and tray sets with an ice chamber above that keep salads, appetizers and such chilled and fresh for hours, on the go and on the table. The dome lid with ice chamber and carry handle securely clips on the bowl and three compartment tray for 'to go' mode, and simply unclips for 'to serve' mode. The lid also helps keep the cold in and the bugs out. Dips On Ice is the latest addition to the popular Prodyne On Ice collection. The two-piece set will keep dips, condiments, dressings and more chilled for hours. The generous sized 16-ounce acrylic dip bowl nests into a rounded acrylic ice bowl for instant and constant chill. The Touch of Ice Cooler Wine Cooler is a double wall wine cooler with room for ice in the bottom for that extra chill factor. It keeps your favorite wine Prodyne ( Cont'd. from p. 1) chilled longer than ordinary iceless wine coolers. It may also be used without ice as an effective iceless wine cooler. The crystal clear acrylic body has a beautiful flared shape with eye-catching diamond cut rim and bottom accent. Release the magic in your wine with the touch of a button with the new WINE WAND Automatic Aerator. Enjoy instant aeration by the bottle or by the glass. The WINE WAND breathes a flurry of tiny air bubbles into wine to awaken it to its full flavor in seconds. The black soft touch handle houses a battery powered air pump that pushes air through a stain- less steel air valve with a multitude of air release pores. It comes with a handsome brushed stainless steel stand that looks great in any home. Grind pepper or salt with the touch of a button with the new PEPPERPRO SMART GRIND Electric Mill. The mill features a 1 to 7 select easy adjust grind dial for an extraordinary range from fine to coarse. The stainless steel body has an easy grip contour shape and the durable ceramic grinder allows it to be used with pepper or salt. With these new additions, Prodyne is proud to expand its offering of a wide range of quality kitchenware, serveware and barware. Visit Prodyne at booth S423. For more information, call 800-822-4776 or go to www.prodyne.com. RD: Ekobrew started with a simple goal in mind – offer an eco-friendly and money-saving solution for single-serve coffee users that is easy to use. The Ekobrew is a single unit and doesn't need assembly or require the filter holder to be removed. We knew we would have an impact on this market that claims an esti- mated 16 million owners of single-serve brewers. KNSD: Can you tell us more about your product line? RD: Our flagship is the Ekobrew reusable filter. We offer the Classic and the Elite (stainless steel). Both are reusable filters made specifically for users of the Keurig ® K-Cup ® single serve brewing system. We also offer solutions such as paper filters and cleaning tablets that carry the Ekobrew name. As a com- pany, our primary focus is single-serve coffee solutions. Basically, we are very focused and know our market. KNSD: Can you tell us more about the Ekobrew Classic and Elite features? RD: The most compelling feature is cost savings. Users of Ekobrew save, on aver- age, 70 percent over K-Cup packs. Just as important is eco-friendliness. There are no used cups to throw away. Used K-Cup packs made of plastic and foil are non- biodegradable. The Ekobrew's flat bot- tom makes filling with your own coffee easy. The patented design allows for more volume than any other single piece solution and makes cleaning easy as well. KNSD: What distinguishes Ekobrew from other reusable filters? RD: Ekobrew's patented technology sets it apart from the rest because it offers a Ekobrew ( Cont'd. from p. 1) better feature set, great durability and a competitive price. We are always inno- vating. Our stainless steel model, the Ekobrew Elite is a beautifully designed product, the first of its kind. The Elite addresses another segment of customers who look for durability as well as great design. Retailers can offer two solutions – the Classic for cost conscious users and the Elite, a premium choice for more dis- criminating customers. Then there's our highly regarded customer service - few things are more important to us. KNSD: How would you rate your rela- tionship with buyers? RD: We are very proud of how well we have been received and how we've responded to demand. Our distinctive display programs for the retailer are a result of knowing the market, as well as listening to our customers. We take a tremendous amount of pride in relation- ships all the way down the line from our supply chain to the delivery of our prod- ucts. We really do take care of our cus- tomers no matter what size the order. KNSD: How can our readers find out more about your company? RD: Our website, www.ekobrew.com,is our primary source of information. Kelly Havins is our Executive V.P. and handles sales efforts worldwide. He oversees nearly all of our sales efforts and is always open to working with retailers and distributors. Kelly will be manning the booth at the show and will be happy to answer questions and take orders for the entire line of Ekobrew products. For more information, visit booth S1580, check out www.ekobrew.com, call 800- 833-0622 or email resale@ekobrew.com. You can also email Kelly directly at k.havins@ekobrew.com. plus years. To what do you attribute that success? AK: Today's consumer is always looking for easy solutions to everyday problems. We pair that with affordable price-points, mass audience reach and that "wow" demonstration. The model hasn't changed in all of these years. The buyer is still looking to save time and money with easy-to-use products. Our team of professionals is con- stantly searching for the next hit. Retailers count on TeleBrands to stock shelves with items that will resonate with shoppers, resulting in rapid sales and fast new-product turn around. In addition, I truly love what I do, so every day is a new adventure. KNSD: Yet again, TeleBrands had anoth- er banner year. How do you continue to find winners? AK: We're proud that 2013 brought us success with Pocket Hose, Stone Wave, Flip Jack Pan, Who Knew book and addi- tions to the OrGreenic line, among others. We continue to be on the lookout for new products in such categories as house- wares, home and garden, pet and beauty. We meet inventors at trade shows and TeleBrands ( Cont'd. from p. 1) through colleagues. At TeleBrands, we have built a network of entrepreneurs through our Inventor Days events held throughout the country. Those with con- sumer products can apply at bigideas@ telebrands.com. We're always open to hearing about new ideas and trends. KNSD: What products are you most excited about at this year's show? AK: We had a fantastic 2013, and are looking forward to a terrific 2014. Hurricane Spin Mop continues to fly off shelves. With a detachable microfiber head that can easily be removed and machine washed, Hurricane Spin Mop quickly picks up the mess and cuts clean- ing time in half. Pocket Hose Ultra is the next gener- ation of our successful Pocket Hose prod- uct. Small and lightweight to use and then hang or store anywhere, this garden hose expands to a full-sized hose. When water is turned off, it shrinks back to its original mini size. Sticking with the gar- dening category, Grassology is sure to change the way homeowners grow and maintain a beautiful lawn. Ankle Genie, Wow Cups, Trusty Cane and Hog Wash Scrubber are wonderful additions to our product line. Visit TeleBrands at booth L12147. Dr. Amy Myers have teamed up to spread the word on the importance of eliminat- ing toxins from your environment for healthy living. "Filtering your tap water is the first step to protecting your family from tox- ins on a daily basis, whether it's for drinking, showering or cooking," said Amy Myers, MD, an Austin-based physi- cian specializing in functional medicine. "Government regulations focus on pro- tecting us from the big health risks like waterborne bacterial diseases. The long- term health effects of chronic exposures to trace elements of contaminants in our drinking water are something we all need to take personal responsibility for." A three-year investigation by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) of the country's drinking water found that water flowing to about 85 percent of the population contains 316 contaminants – over 60 percent of these have no safety standards and are not regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. In addition to the myriad pollutants and chemicals that unintentionally find their way into drinking water, there are those that are intentionally added. Water treatment plants use chlorine and chlo- ramines – a combination of chlorine and ammonia – to disinfect the water we drink. This process results in toxic disin- fection by-products (DBPs) far more toxic than chlorine itself. "At Aquasana, we believe everyone should have access to clean, healthy water," said CEO Todd Bartee. "Our goal Aquasana ( Cont'd. from p. 1) is to remove the contaminants and leave the good minerals in, just as nature intended. When we discovered that many cities were turning to chloramines as a secondary disinfectant, we immedi- ately went to work to find a solution that would remove this toxic chemical from drinking water. Now, all Aquasana drink- ing water systems are NSF tested to remove 96 percent of chlorine and chlo- ramines, in addition to 58 other common water contaminants." Finding everyday ways like water fil- tration to offset our toxic load is the best defense against these chronic exposures. According to the 2010 President's Cancer Panel Report, "filtering home tap or well water can decrease exposure to numerous known or suspected carcinogens." "To avoid potential heavy metals or other contaminants in water, I personally drink and shower in filtered water," con- tinued Myers. "In my home, I use Aquasana, a local Austin-based company whose filters are designed to remove heavy metals, chlorine, chloramines, pes- ticides and herbicides from water." Known for their advanced filtration systems, Aquasana recently launched a groundbreaking innovation in the catego- ry, offering filtration quality never before available in a pitcher. The new Aquasana Powered Water Filtration System filters in seconds and reduces 10 times the contam- inants of the leading drip pitcher filter. Visit Aquasana at booth L1 2955. For more information, go to www.aquasana.com, call 866-662-6885 or email pr@aquasana.com.