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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n JULY 2016 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 7 KitchenAid Commercial Introduces Immersion Blender for Seriously Inspired Kitchens KitchenAid Commercial has announced the launch of the KitchenAid Commercial 400 series immersion blender, a brand-new, first- of-its-kind kitchen tool for easy blending and mixing in today's biggest and busiest commercial kitchens. "By premiering the new 400 series immersion blender, KitchenAid Commercial is continuing to arm chefs and bakers with state-of-the-art commercial-grade products, allowing them to increase their versatility and productivity in the heart of restaurants — the kitchen," said Jeff McClure, global director at KitchenAid Commercial. The NSF-certified 400 series immersion blender features a stainless steel removable blending arm that ranges f rom 12 to 20 inches in length for a volume up to 26 gallons, multipurpose blade to blend, crush, chop and purée, a bowl clamp for hands- free operation, continuous run for unassisted blending, top speed of 18,000 rotations per minute for puréeing, whipping cream and emulsifying, and a second handle and protective grip to assist in blending control and leverage. "We're thrilled to premiere the 400 series immersion blender at the landmark NRA Show, which we've exhibited at for the past three years," said McClure. KitchenAid Commercial aims to assist kitchen professionals in advancing their craft by providing top of-the-line food- preparation equipment that performs with power and unmatched reliability. To learn more about KitchenAid Commercial, visit www.kitchenaidcommercial.com/. The 400 series immersion blender is immediately available to interested buyers for purchase at www.kitchenaidcommercial.com/dealer- locator. KN Nate Berkus-Inspired LG Studio Range Honored With Two Design-Centric Awards LG Studio, the premium line of kitchen appliances from LG Electronics, has been recognized with two more prestigious honors — a gold appliance DESIGN "Excellence in Design" Award and a gold A' Design Award — for the Nate Berkus-inspired LG Studio gas slide-in range. These prestigious awards confirm LG Studio's commitment to functional yet beautiful product design. LG Studio, the premium line of kitchen appliances from LG Electronics, has been recognized with two more prestigious honors — a gold appliance DESIGN "Excellence in Design" Award and a gold A' Design Award — for the Nate Berkus-inspired LG Studio gas slide-in range. The A' Design Awards are judged by a jury of academics, press members, designers and industry experts from around the world to recognize the most well-designed products from dozens of categories, from furniture to garment design. The LG Studio gas slide- in range received the "golden" designation in the home appliance category. "The LG Studio suite of kitchen appliances embodies the intersection of high- end design and technological innovation to offer homeowners reliable, beautiful appliances in the heart of the home – the kitchen," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "We're honored to have received gold-level recognition in both of these competitions, acknowledging our LG Studio range for excellence in both form and function." Appliance DESIGN's "Excellence in Design" awards recognize the LG Studio range, model LSSG3016ST, for outstanding achievement in product innovation, design and functionality, as selected by a panel of industry experts. The award judges consider product simplicity, strong functionality for the user, innovation, energy savings and environmental footprint, and LG Studio's gas slide-in range received the top award in the major appliances and commercial vending category. According to A' Design, this award is an indicator of excellence and innovation in design and functionality, and is known internationally as a seal of approval for outstanding quality. Renowned interior designer and LG Studio Artistic Advisor Nate Berkus advised on the design of the range, ensuring the unit embodies a premium, sophisticated aesthetic. His influence is reflected in the range's pro- style, flat-design control panel with durable, robust metal knobs, a tilted display with SmoothTouch™ glass controls and a distinctive, sleek wave handle. While beautifully designed, the range is also highly functional, featuring 6.3 cubic feet of capacity and LG's new ProBake Convection™ technology, which provides optimal heat distribution by moving the heating element from the bottom of the oven to the back. When cooking is through, the range makes cleanup simple with LG's EasyClean™ technology, which provides a quick and convenient way for homeowners to clean their oven, while also still being able to use the conventional self-cleaning method. New additions to the Nate Berkus- inspired LG Studio suite include a side-by- side built-in ref rigerator, single- and double-wall ovens and gas cooktops. The full LG Studio product line also includes standard-size, counter-depth ENERGY STAR® certified refrigerators as well as gas and electric slide-in ranges. All LG Studio appliances are available now at specialty kitchen and bath retailers nationwide. For information on the entire line of LG Studio premium appliances, visit www.lgstudio.com. KN Rubbermaid's New Food Storage Extends The Life Of Produce Rubbermaid has unveiled the FreshWorks™ Produce Saver, a breakthrough food storage container that features patented breakthrough technology to keep produce f resher up to 80 percent longer than traditional produce packaging. By extending the life of f ruits and vegetables, the FreshWorks Produce Saver keeps food looking and tasting its very best for longer. Now everyone can create f resh meals, enjoy healthy snacks and eat the f reshest ingredients year-round. Keeping f ruits and vegetables f resh as the day they were purchased is no easy task. In fact, many people find that their produce has spoiled after just a few days, leaving them no choice but to throw it away. As a result, Americans waste 24 billion dollars' worth of produce every year, which is the equivalent of 192 dollars per household. With FreshWorks Produce Saver, consumers can simply move produce f rom store packaging and into the FreshWorks containers before refrigerating to maintain f reshness for up to 80 percent longer. Available in three different sizes to fit a variety of produce needs, FreshWorks features revolutionar y FreshVent technology to regulate the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide, while the CrispTray helps reduce moisture and spoilage. From berries to leafy greens, this means that Americans can enjoy f resh f ruits and vegetables for longer. Rubbermaid will launch the "Long Live Produce Challenge" on June 13, encouraging Americans to test and prove the benefits of the FreshWorks Produce Saver, while they shop for their favorite f resh produce. Nicole Feliciano, editor and founder of Mom Trends, will kick off the challenge on her site by providing visitors with exclusive tips and tricks. "There's nothing more f rustrating than when I reach into the f ridge and find that the produce I purchased earlier in the week has already spoiled," said Nicole. "I'm challenging all Americans that pride themselves on feeding their family f resh produce to change their existing grocery routine and join me for the 'Long Live Produce Challenge' to see just how much longer you can make your produce last!" Rubbermaid's FreshWorks Produce Saver is now at retailers nationwide including Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, Kroger, Target, Amazon and other fine retailers. For more information please visit www.rubbermaid.com/f reshworks or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RUBBERMAID. KN

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