Issue link: http://osercommunicationsgroup.uberflip.com/i/791352
GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n MARCH 2017 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 7 Char-Broil Launches New Grill Line Char-Broil® unveils a wide range of new grills for 2017 set to elevate the outdoor grilling season. The Char-Broil Signature™ Grill hinges on The most innovative new grill in the line is the Char-Broil SmartChef® TRU-Inf rared® Gas Grill, a W i-Fi-connected grill allowing for state of the art monitoring and control on smart devices. Completing the list of new grills, the Char-Broil Kamander™ Grill allows consumers to enjoy an outstanding grilling experience. For those looking for an affordable grill that can cook to perfection, the Char-Broil Signature Convective Gas Grill Line is a top-line option. Providing durability, reliability and high performance, the grill focuses on cooking performance with the option to have 2, 3 and 4 burner configurations to meet all needs. Additional amenities include zonal cooking, affording the ability to cook different foods at var ying temperatures at the same time, and reduced flare ups. The W i-Fi-connected Char-Broil SmartChef TRU-Inf rared Gas Grill is a premium choice. It delivers real-time alerts and monitors the grill so the consumer can spend more time with f riends and family. Through the Char- Broil SmartChef Gas Grill app, available on iOS 9 and beyond, consumers will be updated on grill and food temperatures, fuel levels, and burners; can control preheat settings, receive cleaning alerts and browse a librar y of controls and manual cooking recipes. For the food-inspired griller, the Char- Broil Kamander Grill is perfect for expanding the grilling palate. The insulated double-wall steel construction heats quickly and evenly, sealing in heat and moisture. The convenient and innovative controls maintain temperatures for any type of cooking, f rom high temperature searing and cooking to low-and-slow smoking. The Kamander Grill can easily maintain temperature for any type of cooking, whether it is grilling, smoking, roasting, or baking. With an innovative air intake, it ensures consumers can easily control temperature and monitor their cooking. "As a pioneer in innovative grills, we want to continue to foster that love of grilling with a generation that is connected and looking for solutions that fit their lifestyle," said Brendan Anderson, Vice President, Marketing and Product Management at Char-Broil. " We take the feedback of our consumers to drive new innovations that provides them with the ultimate grilling experience." For more information, visit www.charbroil.com. KN Housewares Design Award Winners Announced Las Vegas Market has recognized the winners of the 12th annual Housewares Design Awards. From 60 finalists, 12 were named "Best in Category" winners and three were awarded "Best of the Best" distinctions — with Gold going to Electrolux for the Masterpiece Food Processor, Silver to iRobot for the Roomba 960, and Bronze to Oxo for the Good Grips Hand-Held Spiralizer. Additionally, the inaugural "Design Influencer of the Year" award was presented to Mo Mullen, Director of Business Development for West Elm LOCAL. "Las Vegas Market salutes these dynamic producers for their contributions to the vitality and evolution of the housewares category," said Dorothy Belshaw, President of Gift Leasing and Chief Marketing Officer, International Market Centers. "We continue to see steady increases in gourmet housewares exhibitors and retailer attendance, and hosting the Housewares Design Awards supports and extends growth in this important industry segment. Las Vegas Market identified the gourmet category as one of its strategic building blocks and launched the gourmet housewares presentation on C11 in summer 2015. Since that time, the floor has rapidly expanded, with expected sold-out status by the end of 2017." The 12 Best in Category winners included Alessi; Casabella Holdings LLC; EpiladyUSA, Inc.; Frieling USA; iRobot; Jura Inc.; Electrolux; Nambé; Oxo; Swizz Style; Trudeau Corporation, and WÜSTHOF. Five product finalists in each of 12 core awards categories were selected from more than 250 entries by an independent panel of design and merchandising experts. Award criteria were: appropriate aesthetics; innovative materials and technology; user benefits (i.e., performance, comfort, ease of use, safety); and marketability. Products judged had to have been made available to consumers for the first time between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2016. For more information, visit www.housewaresdesignawards.com. KN