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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily 9 7 Sunday, March 19, 2017 again nearly doubling our sales thanks to our wonderful retailers and supportive customers. Big thanks if you are reading this. We have listened to you and are releasing our two-pack Jute Scrub Cloths this year and new packaging. Please come by our booth to check them out at #S150! I have to tell you all; I'm so sur- prised to see how far we have come, despite everyone telling us it couldn't be done, and that we would never get any- where for the long list of reasons most small business don't make it. I can't believe we started in 2008 with an idea, and a passion to do something about poverty, landfills and the poor quality products so many of us buy because there is nothing better. I'm so proud of offering handmade quality products, made from natural fibers, to our con- sumers. I'm even more proud of how well they have been received. How often do you walk into a grocery store, gift or specialty store, and find some- Sinko (Cont'd. from p. 1) thing that is handmade, affordable, will work hard and last? I know I'm a very small voice in the ocean of commercial products, and that it will take more than "little me" to affect change in our disposable society, but in the many years I have been fighting the good fight, I am seeing the tides turning. I am hopeful that one day the amount of waste we purchase knowing it will end up in our oceans and landfills will be so insignificant that our earth can bear it, and that the large producers of it give way to craftsmanship. I write a state of the union for my little company every year for this show, and wonder who reads it. I have to admit, I usually just look at the beauti- ful ads to find something I can take back home for my kids, but if you're out there and reading this message, please visit me at www.toockies.com, and let me know if what I'm seeing is really happening or if it is just wishful thinking. For more information, go to www .toockies.com or stop by booth #S150. CDN stands out as a global category leader with the personal service and com- mitment of a business that's been family owned for over 30 years. We're known for product innovation, superior cus- tomer service, quality and value. KNSD: What distinguishes CDN prod- ucts from the competition? JM: Our retail partners appreciate our superior customer service and competi- tive pricing. We tool many of our own products, so innovation is another advantage. Our quality and durability show in our choice of premium materi- als such as 304-grade stainless steel to our standard five-year warranty. We have a broad line, with numerous inno- vations such as recalibratable digital thermometers and thermometers featur- ing Biocote, an HACCP-approved anti- microbial. KNSD: What inspired your recent scales launch? JM: Our customers asked for scales based on our expertise in kitchen meas- urement tools. Also, our thermometer and timer assortments were so broad that it was time to expand into an adjacent category. Scales is a high opportunity category, because of the growing aware- ness of the importance of portion control for healthy eating, and because con- sumers are becoming more aware of the benefits of measuring ingredients by weight instead of volume for better bak- ing and cooking results. CDN (Cont'd. from p. 1) KNSD: Are you expanding your scales collection in 2017? JM: Yes, we'll have a number of new dig- ital scales including a variety of portion control scales, waterproof scales, a high precision scale and more. We'll also be expanding our mechanical scale collection. KNSD: What other new products are planned for 2017? JM: We have some exciting thermometer and timer introductions planned for this year. Highlights include the ProAccurate Digital Thermometer with a 1.7mm reduced tip, ProAccurate Infrared Gun/Thermocouple Thermometer and LED Probe Thermometer/Timer. KNSD: How broad is your ongoing ther- mometer and timer line? JM: We offer over 90 thermometers and timers, from the basic to the unique. It starts with our core assortment of best- selling category essentials, and moves beyond to a solution for any time or tem- perature-measuring task. Our thermometer styles include bev- erage and frothing, oven and grill, dish- washer, refrigerator/freezer and candy and deep fry models, plus we have a wide assortment of digital and mechanical timers. We also have multitasking mod- els, such as our Bluetooth Dual Probe Thermometer & Timer that links to mobile iOS and Android devices via an exclusive CDN app. For more information, visit booth #S820 or www.cdnkitchen.com. saving consumers time and money. The company is responsible for more suc- cessful products than any other direct- response television company in history. Among the unique new innovations, consumers will find the following online and at major retailers: Hurricane Spin Scrubber and Hurricane Spin Broom continue in the line started by the hugely successful Hurricane Spin Mop. Hurricane Spin Scrubber is cordless and rechargeable with interchangeable heads. Perfect for tubs and fixtures, tile and grout, cracks and crevasses, a single charge lasts up to 60 minutes for easy cleaning action with no bending and no hard work. Hurricane Spin Broom is a cordless, lightweight spinning broom to clean messes with ease. The Atomic Beam brand now offers the Atomic Beam USA Flashlight that is up to 40 times brighter than ordinary flashlights. Atomic Beam Lantern is great for blackouts, camping, boating and emergency. Brighter than other lanterns on the market, Atomic Beam Lantern fea- tures a magnetic back. Finally, Atomic Beam Headlight is a tough grade tactical headline with adjustable focus and three beam modes for auto, camping, outdoor and emergency. TeleBrands (Cont'd. from p. 1) The top selling hose of 2016, Pocket Hose continues with new addi- tions to the ever growing line. Pocket Hose Top Brass Bullet offers tight sealed connectors. Lightweight and eas- ily to store, it is kink and tangle resist- ant and six times stronger with a Bullet Shell™ outer casting. Pocket Hose Dura-Rib Bullet is an expanding hose available in both 25-foot and 50-foot models. Hercules Garden Hose is a heavy-duty stainless steel hose avail- able in 25 feet and 50 feet. The Red Copper cookware line is a revolutionary non-stick ceramic cook- ware line made of strong, lightweight, scratch and chip resistant materials. New to Red Copper is the Square Dance Pan, 5-piece Cookware set featuring the Red Cooper 10-inch Square Pan, Red Cooper 10-inch Fry Pan and Red Copper Mug. All are dishwasher safe and PFOA and PTFE free. Find out more about these amazing products and other bright ideas from BulbHead and TeleBrands at booth #L11331. For information, go to booth #L11331, visit www.bulbhead.com, www.facebook .com/bulbheadideas or @BulbHeadIdeas. Inventors interested in pitching consumer products can contact bigideas@ telebrands.com. raising home mixology to the highest level of professional-made craft cock- tails. Crafthouse by Fortessa includes the bar tools and drinkware needed to give life to those special concoctions that have made the craft cocktail scene so current and exciting. To create this unique bar collec- tion, Fortessa partnered with Joly from the outset. The selection of tools and drinkware, along with the design specifications of each piece, were done with direct input from Joly, drawing on his years of professional experience and uncompromising dedi- cation to his craft. The result is equal parts function and fashion – a compre- hensive, authentic bar collection designed by Charles Joly. For the first time ever, Joly is putting his name on a line of barware that will unify his world-class bartending ethos with the tools to bring the aspiring home bar- Fortessa (Cont'd. from p. 1) tender to life. Whether you're muddling mint for a Prospector's Smash or giving a confi- dent shake to a classic Bond-style Martini, Crafthouse by Fortessa has the right tools for the job. Classic design cues echo the age of art deco, where every piece is elegantly sculpted and expressly functional. This is one of the only comprehen- sive barware programs in the market. Alongside a complete glassware offering and wide range of bar tools, the star of this collection is its award winning Smoking Box™. The Smoking Box is unlike anything available to the aspiring home mixologist and makes elevated home cocktails approachable. With Crafthouse by Fortessa, that Mint Julep is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. That Old Fashioned will make everyone shout, "Cheers!" For more information on Crafthouse by Fortessa, visit booth #S1462 or go to www.ftsonline.com. storage. Then when ready to serve, flip the lid over and fill with ice to use as an ice tray. The four-section main tray nests on the ice tray to keep food chilled. Melted ice can be easily replaced any time with fresh ice. It is easy to carry with built-in finger grips and the lid nests upside down in the bowl for convenient storage. The center section of the main tray can also be used for dips. Condiment Bar On Ice Condiments, garnishes, salad bar fixings and appetizers stay chilled and fresh over a bed of ice with this four-compartment service bar. Just spread a bed of cubed or crushed ice in the bottom of the tray and position the condiment compartments above to keep everything cool through- out the party. The service bar is perfect for hot dog and hamburger condiments, wet bar garnishes, salad bar fixings, fruit and veggie appetizers and more. The Prodyne (Cont'd. from p. 4) crystal clear, break-resistant ice tray and removable two-cup capacity food com- partments are easy to clean. Veggie Sticks & Dip On Ice Serve veggie and fruit sticks with dip over ice with these unique new servers. Setup as separate taste stations around the party or use as individual handheld servers. These are also ideal for serving shrimp and such with cocktail sauce and more. Sold as a set of four, the two-part servers each have a three-chamber upper section for your appetizers and dip that nests onto the bottom ice chamber. With the new additions this year, Prodyne now offers over 20 serveware items to keep your food chilled and fresh throughout the party. For more information, call 800.822.4776, visit www.prodyne.com or stop by booth #S423.