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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily 6 9 Monday, March 20, 2017 TOSCANA – A PICNIC TIME BRAND SHOWCASES STUNNING NEW SERVING BOARDS FOR 2017 The New Year is an exciting time for product development, as the new prod- ucts that were meticulously planned and tested all year are finally launched to the public. TOSCANA – a Picnic Time brand has come out with three new cheese/cutting boards that feature acacia wood. The Acacia-Brie and the Acacia- Circo are boards made to swivel open and closed, to reveal cheese tools that fit perfectly in their custom inlays. The Acacia-Brie features three stainless steel cheese tools and is smaller in size for quick and easy use with a small selec- tion of appetizers. The Acacia-Circo features four stainless steel cheese tools, and is 10.2 inches in diameter, which is perfect for larger selections of your favorite charcuterie items. One popular 2017 item that is sim- plistic in nature, but elegant in design, is the Artisan Serving Plank. The Artisan Serving Plank is a gorgeous addition to any event. This paddle-shaped serving plank is made with the stunning wood of the acacia tree, which has a variation of light and dark wood grains. To showcase this naturally water-resistant wood, some of its raw beauty has been left intact by featuring a live bark edge on one side. Adding to its rustic look, the handle includes a hemp hanging loop, so this versatile piece of kitchen art can be displayed for all to see. The Artisan Serving Plank is one of the new 2017 items by TOSCANA – a Picnic Time brand. A surprise perk of the TOSCANA line is its capabilities to decorate with NFL, Super Bowl, Collegiate Football Team logos and more. The Touchdown Cutting Board and other NFL-branded TOSCANA items have been featured in O Magazine, Sports Illustrated online and InStyle.com, as well as a slew of morning shows. Your homegating party wouldn't be complete without your favorite team on a beautiful serving tray with the best game day finger foods. The TOSCANA brand has a vast selection of serv- ing boards, serv- ing planks and cheese boards that are substan- tial enough for entertaining a group, or petite and compact, per- fect for serving family at home. TOSCANA encompasses both a mod- ern appeal and the essence of old world hospitality. The aim is to create center- pieces to the experiences that people have when enjoying the company of others – something that facilitates togetherness and the memories that result from it. To learn more about the TOSCANA brand or the rest of the Picnic Time Family of Brands, go to www.picnic time.com or stop by booth #S1220. COOKS INNOVATIONS LAUNCHES ADJUSTABLE FRUIT SCOOP – AN EASY WAY TO SCOOP NEARLY ANY FRUIT OR VEGETABLE Cooks Innovations ® has taken scooping to a whole new level with the launch of its Adjustable Fruit Scoop. Designed for top efficiency and ease of use, this versatile Adjustable Fruit Scoop provides stable gripping and con- trol while allowing you to deseed, scoop and slice nearly any fruit or vegetable. At an MSRP of $7.99, its sharp stainless-steel scoop cuts cleanly and easily, while the sturdy plastic handle ensures a steady grip. Multipurpose & Functional As a multipurpose and functional tool, the Adjustable Fruit Scoop is a prep solu- tion for creating dishes that are as appeal- ing to the eye as they are to the palate. "You can scoop fruit and vegetables in almost no time or effort," said Peter Vander Stichele, Cooks Innovations President. "The adjustable blade diame- ter makes it easy to clean seeds, scrape and scoop fruit as small as kiwis, mangos and avocados, or as large as papayas and cantaloupes. You'll never use multiple differ- ent-sized scoops again and you'll have fun doing it!" Designed for Ease The easy-to-handle Adjustable Fruit Scoop glides through fruit to help you prepare the perfect fruit salad or dessert with ease. Simply turn the rubber knob to make the scoop larger or smaller to accommodate the size of the fruit or vegetable. Easily remove unwanted seeds, scoop and slice your fruits and vegetables from the skin! About Cooks Innovations Cooks Innovations is the con- sumer brand from IMCG, Inc. Founded in 1998, IMCG, Inc. is a privately-held organization head- quartered in Lake Mary, Florida. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing and dis- tributing problem-solving innova- tions for the home. For the past 19 years, IMCG, Inc. has demonstrated its commitment to improving the lives of families looking for practical and fun solutions to everyday challenges. Visit Cooks Innovations at booth #S1635 or go to www.cooksinnovations.com. CANNON SAFE PRODUCTS OFFER MAXIMUM SECURITY Since 1965, Cannon has continuously improved and refined its products to ensure they offer maximum security to its customers and their families. It sets the standard for home safes. Designed to be a part of everyday life, Cannon offers a variety of products and features to com- plement any room décor. Whether you are looking for a classic home safe, home office safe or specialty safes, Cannon has you covered. Don't make the mistake of not protecting your valuables from bur- glary, fires or natural disasters. Whether your goal is to protect your family's jew- elry, heirlooms or securely organize all of your important documents, Cannon has a variety of fire rated home safes to fit your needs. Have a backup plan you can rely on from a company you can trust. The LANDMARK Collection™ contains essential security features in sizes perfect for tight spaces, such as closets, dorms, apartments, underneath desks and other space-conscious loca- tions. The narrow size of the LAND- MARK is packed with adjustable shelves, pouches for documents and valuables and boasts a 60-minute fire rat- ing. All of this is offered at an execu- tional value and comes in an attractive choco- late color. Top of Form Cannon's DIREC- TOR collection™ is loaded with amenities and security fea- tures packed into a perfect size safe. It is equipped with a door organizer, power supply media box and incredible 75- minute fire rating. These organizational additions make it easy to keep your cred- it card information, stock/bond certifi- cates and back-up hard drives secure and easily accessible, adding ease to your busy life. The DIRECTOR collection is the ultimate home office solution. The LOFT Collection™ is the pre- miere home safe that offers you ele- gance and luxury in multiply sizes. It includes strong security features, a 60-minute fire rat- ing and a highly functional lite interior. With multiple color options to choose from, this safe can complement most home décor. Organize your valuables in the built-in drawer system that includes a felt-lined jewelry drawer and a drawer for hanging files. These safes are the per- fect solution for secure organizational needs. For more information, go to www.cannon safe.com or stop by booth #L11061. ELECTROLUX ACQUIRING ANOVA Electrolux has announced it has agreed to acquire Anova, the U.S.-based provider of the Anova Precision Cooker, a con- nected device for sous vide cooking that enables restaurant-quality results in the home. The acquisition provides a signifi- cant opportunity for profitable growth in this emerging product category. Anova's direct-to-consumer business model and digital focus are also of strong strategic interest to Electrolux. Anova was founded in 2013 and is growing rapidly amid popular acclaim for its innovative product, which was rated best cooking gadget of 2016 by reviewed.com. Net sales in 2016 amounted to around $40 million. The up-front cash consideration in the transaction is $115 million, with an additional amount of up to $135 million, depending on future financial performance. The company has approximately 70 employees and contractors globally and is headquar- tered in San Francisco, California. Sales are primarily carried out online – direct- ly to consumer and through major retailers. The Anova Precision Cooker con- nects to a user's smartphone and offers thousands of recipes to make it easy to cook sous vide – a cooking technique that is well established in gourmet restaurants and growing among con- sumers. Food is placed in a sealable bag and brought to a precisely con- trolled temperature in a water bath. The precision cooker is an immersion circu- lator, which heats and maintains the water at a precise temperature, ensur- ing great results. To further leverage the benefits of joining forces with Anova, Electrolux Home Care business area intends to open an office in San Francisco, in order to establish an innovation hub for creating meaningful and innovative consumer experiences in the smart home arena. Related opportunities will be made public at Electrolux on LinkedIn. The acquisition is subject to regula- tory approvals, and is expected to be closed during the first quarter of 2017.