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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily 2 9 Sunday, March 19, 2017 LOVE COOKING COMPANY HAS A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS How did Harry & David and Mrs. Fields know they could trust their venerable brands to Love Cooking Company? By looking at LCC's current successes: Kreative Kitchen (formerly Chef Tony) and Monster Bakeware. Both product lines feature cookware solutions that broke the mold. From bacon racks that made cooking less messy and more fla- vorful to mini loaf pans that could deliv- er deliciousness in bulk, Love Cooking Company has been literally putting eaters' mouths where the money is! It just made good business sense for these inter- national brands to join forces with Love Cooking Company – so much sense that the minds behind Hell's Kitchen recently signed to partner with LCC for their new housewares line. "At the beginning of the day, and at the end of the day, we do what we do because we are passionate about helping people fill their homes with love," added Nicholson. "But in the middle of the day? That's when we put our hands to the plow and help our partners build great products and extend the reach of their brands." Meet The Love Cooking Company Family Harry & David As a premier purveyor of gourmet gift foods for over 75 years, Harry & David knows that quality entertainment and casual elegance go hand-in-hand. That's why it has partnered with Love Cooking Company to produce a line of picnic totes, dish- es, towels and more that will enhance any home or outdoor dining experi- ence. Mrs. Fields Bring home the joy of the tastiest name in cookies with bakeware, kitchen textiles, home decorations and more from Love Cooking Company! Whether you are cooking up dessert or putting the finish- ing touches on your kitchen décor, Mrs. Fields' products from Love Cooking Company will make your family feel loved from the inside out. Monster Bakeware Why "go big or go home" when you can Go Big In Your Own Home with Monster Bakeware! When it comes to cooking for family and friends, size, taste and presentation matter – which is why Monster Bakeware products use innovative design and masterful manufacturing to help cooks deliver big batches of food via easy-to-use tools such as big-batch cupcake pans and monster-size cookie sheets. Kreative Kitchen Whether you're making bacon, concoct- ing your special homemade lasagna or grilling up a great burger, Love Cooking Company's Kreative Kitchen line of products – which can be branded with your own private label – can form the backbone of any home kitchen or retail housewares department. For more information, stop by booth #S2103-07, visit www.lovecookingbrands .com or call 855.358.2665. GRUND AMERICA INTRODUCES NEW GOTS CERTIFIED 100 PERCENT ORGANIC COTTON BATH TOWELS AND RUGS Grund ® America is proud to announce the new collection of GOTS Certified 100 Percent Organic Cotton Towels and Bath Rugs launching at the show, booth #N6466. "We are very excited about our new bath towels and rugs, which are made with the highest quality, 100 percent OEKO-TEX and GOTS Organic Cotton material. By adding the GOTS (Global Organic Cotton Standard) certification, we are validating every step in our entire supply chain process to ensure no harm- ful chemicals ever touch our rugs. From our non-GMO cotton seeds to the con- sumer's home, our products stay pure and free of any toxic chemicals," says Michael Twer, Vice President and General Manager of Grund America. "Our towels and rugs are safe for our cus- tomers and the environment. As ambas- sadors for our customers and the environ- ment, we feel this is extremely important and reflects the values of our global com- pany," added Twer. Why is Organic Cotton Important? Cotton is considered the world's dirtiest crop. The indirect threats to growing more cotton requires more water, energy, land and increased use of pesticides. Furthermore, over 25 percent of the glob- al consumption of synthetic pesticides is used in traditional cotton fields. The Grund GOTS Certified 100 Percent Organic Cotton is a safe, socially respon- sible and environmentally friendly alter- native to conventional cotton. It provides the consumer with the same benefits of conventional cotton – soft, durable, affordable. Grund GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Bath Towels and Rugs: a difference you can feel and feel good about! Style Benefits and Features The Grund GOTS Certified 100 Percent Organic Cotton Bath Towels and Rugs are available in a sooth- ing neutral color palette with many earthy colors like Ivory, Driftwood and Green Tea. Each style comes in four standard sizes: 17 by 24, 21 by 34, 24 by 40 and 24 by 60 runner. The series includes the Charleston Handmade Rug made with a simple border design, the two-sided reversible Puro/Ballantyne bath rugs with a plush border design and the premium Namo and Asheville bath rugs with skid- resistant, National Safety Institute Certified backing. All rugs are suitable for machine washing at low tempera- tures and maintain color after dozens of washes. The company also boasts an unheard-of industry best five-year warranty. "We are particularly pleased to offer a five-year warranty on our high-quality bath rugs. We believe it shows our commitment to quality and product integrity, which gets to the heart of the Grund mission and are the same core values Mr. Grund envisioned when he founded Grund 27 years ago," says Twer. Pricing and Availability The rugs are available at an affordable price point ranging from $22.99 to $99.99 and are available at fine retailers and for purchase online at Bed Bath and Beyond, JCP, Macy's, Bloomingdales, Belk, Home Depot, Lowes, Wayfair, Amazon and the compa- ny's website, www.grundamerica.com. About Grund Grund was founded in 1990 as a manu- facturer of fine bathroom accessories, specifically bath mats. Since its inception as a family-owned company operating out of the family's home, Grund has grown into a major textile supplier to the EU. Today, Grund dominates the European home market and currently exports products to more than 42 coun- tries. For more information, visit www.grund america.com or stop by booth #N6466. EMILE HENRY CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN USA In 2017, Emile Henry celebrates its 25th Anniversary in the United States. The 167-year-old French company created a new category of kitchen products when it introduced French ceramic bakeware for the first time to the American market. In 1992, Emile Henry exploded onto the gourmet cooking scene with colorful, thermal and mechanical shock resistant bakeware that was simply unheard of in the United States. Up to that point, the American consumer was still using metal and glass bakeware for almost all of its home baking. Emile Henry products added style, color and durability to the baking category. "The introduction of Emile Henry in the USA created a new product classifi- cation, ceramic ovenware and bakeware. Our message focused on the very real features and benefits of our products, rather than on price and decoration," said Alan Senior, General Manager, Emile Henry USA. "It was a new message, one that resonated with consumers, who over the years have come to rely and believe in the fantastic qualities of our products." Emile Henry's impact on the market was most evident with specialty retailers. According to Carol Bromel of Mrs. Cook's, "Business relationships in my mind are just that, business relationships, mutually successful at their best. But the relationship with Emile Henry is more than that. I know this will sound corny, but Emile Henry is like family. The com- pany has given us support since the beginning and has listened to and even implemented some of our ideas. They have given us exciting new products, not just for the sake of newness but prod- ucts with real rele- vance to our cus- tomers." The love affair Americans have had with these French made products began with Red Pivoine, Cobalt Blue and Yellow Buton d'Or, which were sold through specialty retailers throughout the United States. Since then, Emile Henry has launched hundreds of creative products and new colors into the market. A couple of the revolutionary prod- ucts include the now iconic Emile Henry scalloped or ruffled edge pie dish that debuted in 1995 and the 2005 introduc- tion of Flame ceramic stovetop and bar- becue cookware and pizza stones that moved ceramic cooking out of the oven and placed it onto the stove and grill. Founded in 1850, and located in Marcigny, a small town in the province of Burgundy, France, Emile Henry has estab- lished a worldwide reputa- tion for manufacturing fine quality ceramic oven- ware and tableware. Still owned and operated by the Henry family, the compa- ny manufactures all of its cooking products from natural Burgundy clay. Burgundy is noted for world- famous wines that are grown in the min- eral-rich limestone soils of the region. Imparting terrior in the wines, it is these soils and clays that go into the formulas that are the basis of all Emile Henry ceramic cookware, ovenware and table- ware. In Europe, Emile Henry dishes are considered treasured family heirlooms. For more information, go to www.emile henryusa.com or stop by booth #S860.