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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily 6 9 Sunday, March 19, 2017 RED COPPER COOKWARE CONTINUES TO DOMINATE NON-STICK SPACE Today's at-home chefs recognize the value of copper as the material of choice. The Red Copper line of cookware has seen tremendous growth in the past year, resulting in additions to the already pop- ular line from BulbHead, the consumer brand from TeleBrands that is focused on "Bright Ideas for a Better Life." New to the Red Copper line is the 10-inch Fry Pan. Red Copper Ceramic Copper Infused Cookware is PFOA and PFTE free. With a non-stick, anti-scratch surface, cooking is fast as a result of the even heating of the pan. There is no need to use oil, butter or grease. Red Copper is also oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit in the oven without sticking. Food easily slides from the pan, while the ergonomically designed handle stays cool to the touch. The lightweight pan uses super-hard ceramic coating, which combines quality with the durability of copper to create a super-slick surface that sears in the natu- ral flavors and juices of food. Red Copper Square Dance is the new 9.5-inch square pan that includes a stain- less steel induction plate to ensure an even distribution of heat for use both on a stovetop or in the oven. The new size offers 25 percent more sur- face space. The Red Copper 5 Piece Set includes the 10- inch square pan, glass lid, fry basket, steamer tray and recipe book. With Red Copper, cooks can prepare meals seven different ways: broil, bake, steam, fry, sauté, braise and deep fry. "We recognize the importance of affordable cookware for our valued cus- tomers," notes AJ Khubani, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of BulbHead. "Red Copper is versatile, con- venient, and most importantly, safe to use. As we grow the BulbHead brand, our goal continues to be to develop and rapidly discover products that make life easier by combining 'bright ideas for a better life.'" Red Copper Pan is designed to allow burned food remnants to easily glide off with water. The tough coating also with- stands thousands of abra- sives without scratching or flaking. Red Copper Pan is also dishwasher safe. The Red Copper line retails between $19.99 and $59.99 at major retailers nationwide, as well as at www.bulbhead.com. Visit booth #L11331. For more informa- tion on BulbHead and TeleBrands, visit www.bulbhead.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bulbheadideas or on Twitter @BulbHeadIdeas. LAS VEGAS MARKET CONTINUES GOURMET GROWTH Las Vegas Market continues to build resources for kitchenware retailers, with a record 400-plus gift-oriented housewares, tabletop and specialty food resources pre- sented in both permanent showrooms and temporary presentations during the recently concluded Winter 2017 Las Vegas Market, January 22-26, 2017. "Las Vegas Market's embrace of gourmet has been explosive, and response from both buyers and suppliers has been overwhelmingly positive," said Dorothy Belshaw, President of Gift Leasing and Chief Marketing Officer, International Market Centers. "This January, we had a record number of gourmet resources and gains in related retail attendance, with housewares buyers up 11 percent and gourmet buyers up 8 percent. We are committed to continued growth of house- wares and tabletop in Las Vegas." Kitchenware retailers are responding positively to the expansion of relevant resources. "The importance of the Las Vegas Market grows each time I attend, and this show has expanded to become a very full resource for my housewares buying needs," said Kathleen Taggart, Director of Draeger's HOME & Cooking School. "The market also has great ener- gy and is certainly the friendliest and most customer-oriented market I attend." Atlanta-based retailer, Mary Moore of The Cooks' Warehouse, who attended the winter 2017 edition to see the show and to find some new, more "west coast centric" vendors, added, "The gourmet offerings here have really increased over the last couple of years. It's nice to see a much broader assortment here and not only to see a lot of vendors I do business with but also to find some new ones." In January, seven new gourmet show- rooms debuted on C11 and C1, and another 25 first-time gourmet exhibitors premiered in The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market. With these newcomers, Las Vegas Market now offers 400 plus gour- met-related resources throughout Building C and in two temporary pavil- ions. The roster of current Las Vegas Market exhibitors includes: Alessi; B by Brandie; Canvas Home; Chukar Cherries; Circa Asia; Design Imports; Eva Solo; Hammond's Candies; Harold Import Company; Jura; Magenta; Match; Mepra; Olivia Reigel; Pepper Creek Farms; Reidel; Sea Stones; and Skyros Designs. Exhibitor Nancy Travers of The Travers Group, said, "We are thrilled with our show- room expansion, and manufacturers are happy with the results. We are seeing more sales managers here looking at the mar- ket and the buzz is growing. We are get- ting more customers and we are really pleased. More people are realizing this is the right market and a great place to shop." Las Vegas Market is the nation's fastest growing gift market, with 4,000- plus gift, home décor and furniture resources in an unrivaled market destina- tion. The Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market runs July 30-August 3, 2017. For more information, visit www .lasvegasmarket.com. A BLADELESS FAN FOR EVERYONE FROM GREENTECH ENVIRONMENTAL By Sarah Haun, Director of Customer Experience, GreenTech Environmental Do you remember those days in your childhood when you were ove.r at your grandmother's house where a dusty old box fan sat in the room just beckoning you to stick your fingers inside? What if I told you that this still happens regularly to kids nationwide? Why? Because those dusty old fans still exist. Sure, they might've advanced to the oscillating fan, but the blades? Still there, beckoning children everywhere to test out their power. The old saying, "We can put a man on the moon, but…" applies here. Why do we still use fans that have exposed blades? The blades that collect dust and then blow it across the room into our breathing space? Why are we still allow- ing this to happen in homes across the country? At this point, you might be thinking that there's a fancy "bladeless" fan in the market for just this reason. But have you seen that fan in any home that you've vis- ited? Probably not. Why? It is a lot of money. That's why. The fancy branded fan you're picturing retails for over $200 just for the entry-level model, driving families right back to their home with the dusty box bladed fan they've always had. That is, until today – thanks to the new bladeless fan that's hitting the market for less than half the price. Father and former aerospace engineer, Allen Johnston, saw the need to create a safer breathing space and environment for children everywhere. After many years in the U.S. defense industry, Johnston iden- tified the need to fill in the gap for the average American looking for an affordable way to effectively cool their room without the added dangers involved. Backed by a team of engineers and technology experts, today Allen is ready to bring his affordable, innovative technology to the market, in the form of the new pureFlow QT7, the Quiet Turbo Bladeless Fan. In 2009, Johnston started GreenTech Environmental in the garage of his home in east Tennessee with the mission to develop, innovate and curate products that provide a healthier indoor environment. The business has quick- ly grown with world- wide distribution of over 50 products through five distinct distribution channels and led by a team of experienced business leaders and retail mar- keting professionals. By designing prod- ucts that create an environment with cleaner air, water, laundry, heat, cooling and power, GreenTech Environmental's complete healthy living product line is the true American success story that will change the way every American lives. For more information, visit www.green techenv.com, call 423.207.0235, email info@greentechenv.com or stop by booth #L13242. CHARLES VIANCIN INTRODUCES NEW TEA COLLECTION Charles Viancin Group, known worldwide for its nature-inspired Silicone Lids and kitchen and bar tools, has introduced a colorful selection of tea accessories. The new items include a Green Tea Magnet & Infuser Set; Mug & Tip Tea Strainer Set; a Tea Pot & Infuser; and a Tea Saucer. "This is an important and expanding category for the company," said Michael Karyo, General Manager of the Charles Viancin Group. "We've already seen a great deal of excitement among our retail partners and we look forward to adding more SKUs in the future." The Green Tea Magnet & Infuser Set is the latest accessory designed to help consumers get the most out of their tea drinking experience. Incorporating the sleek blades of the camellia leaf in its design, the set brings out exquisite fla- vors in any tea, and the added magnet makes for easy removal of the infuser once the brew has reached perfection. The suggested retail price is $14.99. Charles Viancin has spent the last decade revitalizing the international kitchenware market with fun and functional products that are innovatively designed and responsibly made. His work is lifted straight from the landscapes that sur- round us all, and through his passion, his drive, and creativity he has successfully garnered in a new generation of products that are both reflective and respectful of nature. To view the entire tea collection, visit www.charlesviancin.com/us/.