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SMALL ELECTRICS www.kitchenwarenews.com n MAY 2014 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 1 1 Fagor's Platino Plus slow juicer and sorbet maker is already an "absolute hit," says Antonietta Rosario, Fagor Sales and Marketing Assistant. The Platino Plus is BPA-free, with an auger that turns at 80 to 90 rotations per minute. The juicer comes with a juice collector, pulp collector and cleaning brush for its suggested retail price of $199.99. It's no secret that by adding fresh fruits and vegetables to your daily diet, you create an excellent health regime, helping you to live a healthier, stronger and more vibrant life. Slow juicing gently and precisely squeezes the maximum amount of juice from fruits, vegetables and leafy greens, preserving more of the natural vitamins and antioxidants for a more nutritious drink. Fresh juice from a slow juicer is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, purified water, proteins, carbohydrates and chlorophyll that the body needs to absorb on a daily basis to perform at its peak. The Platino Plus uses a two-step process in which the juice is extracted from the fruit or vegetable twice before it enters the glass. The auger, the main component of the unit, precisely squeezes the food without shredding or grinding it, producing more juice into the glass. The Platino Plus is designed with a modern black and gun-metal gray color that's compatible in any kitchen and built with a drip stopper to prevent juice from dripping onto the countertop. The same machine also makes sorbet, with just a simple switch from strainer to drum. Just cut up and freeze the fruit, and when it's time to make the sorbet, take the fruit out of the freezer and let it thaw on the countertop for five or 10 minutes and then feed it through the sorbet maker for an all- natural frozen dessert with no sugar added. D uring demonstrations at the International Home + Housewares Show, attendees enjoyed sorbets made from bananas and strawberries, and a strawberr y-banana-mango combination was a real hit, Rosario says. Cleaning the Platino Plus is very easy when switching between juices and sorbets. Just pour water through the unit when switching juices or sorbet flavors, or it can be easily disassembled for a more thorough cleaning. The Platino Plus uses standard household 110v of power. For more information on Fagor's line of pressure cookers, cookware and small electrics, visit www.fagoramerica.com. Fagor Introduces Platino Plus are multiple cuisines throughout the world." Whirlpool produces KitchenAid brand stand mixers and attachments, hand mixers and blenders at the Greenville facility, which has been in operation since 1942. The iconic KitchenAid stand mixer celebrates its 95th anniversary this year. The facility currently employs approximately 1,000 men and women, who produce an average of 16,000 units per day. Expanding the Greenville plant to accommodate the demand expected from international markets as well as the U.S. was not a decision made lightly, Elliott said. "Internationally, the stand mixer is recognized as an American icon, so keeping production in the U.S. is right for the brand and the business.," he said. "We have a tremendous workforce in Greenville where cost, quality and supply flexibility are competitive." Roughly 80 percent of the products Whirlpool sells in the U.S. are made in the U.S. Whirlpool Corporation employs approximately 15,000 U.S. manufacturing workers – more than all of its major competitors combined. Fettig says that from 2010 to 2014 the company is spending $1 billion in its U.S. operations. That includes expansion at the company's Greenville and Clyde, Ohio, facilities and a new office complex at the company 's headquarters in Benton Harbor, Mich. Whirlpool Corp. is the world's leading global manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual revenues of approximately $19 billion in 2013, 69,000 employees and 59 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. Fettig says Whirlpool will launch the expansion project following final approval of state and local assistance. KitchenAid (Cont. from Page 1) BELLINI KITCHEN MASTER This powerful thermal blender combines the functions of eight appliances in one and comes with everything needed to chop, mix, mince, knead, whip, blend and stir but can also cook, fry and steam at the same time! The Bellini Kitchen Master significantly decreases hands-on time standing over the stove stirring custards or sauces. It can cook entire meals in the stainless steel bowl, leaving only one dish to clean afterwards! The Bellini will even clean itself by simply adding water and dish soap to the jug and running it for 10 minutes. This revolutionary machine truly is the ultimate tool for busy families and allows home cooks to make more dishes from scratch so they'll know exactly what they're feeding to their loved ones. Suggested Retail Price: $599 Bellini Kitchen Master www.cedarlaneculinary.com INDULGE IN THE ULTIMATE COFFEE EXPERIENCE WITH NESPRESSO Nespresso began more than 25 years ago with a simple but revolutionary idea: to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee. The unique combination of premium portioned Grand Cru coffees, stylish machines and exceptional customer service all together provide the Ultimate Coffee Experience. Since 1986, when the first machine was introduced, Nespresso has consistently reinvented how consumers experience their coffee through innovative machines, offering convenience and ease of use for consumers. The stylish machines have continually been recognized with successive awards, including eight prestigious Red Dot Design Awards and two iF Product Design Awards. Nespresso 212.755.0585 www.nespresso.com

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