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GENERAL NEWS KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n JUNE 2017 n www.kitchenwarenews.com 12 STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER FROM HOWARD PRODUCTS Howard Stainless Steel Cleaner is made with innovative, vegetable-derived ingredients that easily clean food grime, oily fingerprints and even kitchen grease. The streak-free formula pro- duces a beautiful shine on appliances and all stainless steel surfaces. It is perfect for use on modern kitchen appliances, toasters, trashcans, backsplashes, grills, countertops, faucets, fix- tures and more. There is no rinsing required. It is nontoxic and safe for food handling environ- ments. This ready-to-use formula is available in Lemongrass-Lime or Fragrance-Free. Made in the USA. Suggested retail price: $7.99-9.99 Howard Products, Inc. 800.266.9545 www.howardproducts.com BAMBOO CHEESE BOARDS FROM FRANMARA These beautifully handcrafted Bamboo Cheese boards are designed in the shape of a wine bottles and include a leather strap. Bamboo is harder than maple, and environmentally green. They can be used for cutting or even hanging on the wall. Franmara can laser them with a logo to make them even more spe- cial. They are available in three sizes: Small (13" x 4" x 5/8"), Medium (17-1/2" x 5-5/8" x 5/8"), and Large (22" x 7-1/8" x 5/8"). Suggested retail price: $6, $10 and $12.50, respective of size. Franmara, Inc. 800.423.5855 www.franmara.com Aura Glass has designed and created a new spill-resistant glass that also spins to aerate wine and spirits with the touch of a finger. The company's specially engineered glass offers a third option for wine drinkers beyond the conventional stem-less or stemware. The glass pivots on a stainless steel ball at its stem, an innovation that makes it nearly impossible to spill its contents, while allowing it to spin easily. Over the past two years, the husband and wife founders have leveraged their engineering backgrounds and teamed up with industry leaders to develop the new product, testing numerous glasses with different shapes, sizes, angles and materials. Eventually, they created a spill-resistant, spinning glass with an optimal center of gravity, resting height and weight. "There's more science behind the design than meets the eye," said Keven Carpenter, Co-Founder at Aura Glass. "We partnered with a leading adhesive company to research and develop the best method to permanently attach the ball to the base. We worked on site in a lab with a team of chemists to determine the best way to bond metal to glass and withstand the wear and tear of a drinking glass. We have patents in the U.S. and Europe, and feel we have the perfect design and glass to bring to market." The craze for this unique glass started on Kickstarter where Aura Glass raised $30,000 in 30 days. Aura Glass created a lot of buzz at the NY NOW trade show and was one of the finalists for the Best New Product award at the show out of the more than 500 new exhibitors. Aura Glass is Made in USA, and has been selling direct to consumer through their website and is now ready to enter the retail market. "We are absolutely delighted that some of the big box brands and small boutique stores have reached out to us proactively. This is a testament to the product design and an endorsement of its potential," said Ankana Carpenter, company Co- Founder. Aura Glass is a premium product, so the founders are selective about the stores that should carry the glass. Aura Glass' first SKU is the large tumbler, which can be used for red wines, whiskeys and brandy. The founders are laser focused on bringing that to market. But there are a lot of prototypes already in the works. "We're looking at different glass shapes and colored balls that mimic wine charms at social gatherings," said Carpenter. They have already created an accessor y to accompany the glasses. Aura Glass comes with unique wooden coasters, serving as a docking platform, specifically designed to rest the glass when you're done spinning. A set of two glasses retails for $49.95 and a set of two glasses and coasters retails for $59.95. "We invite retailers to become part of this incredibly exciting journey. The Aura Glass has the potential to change the way people consume wine and spirits for the long term," Carpenter said. KN Aura Glass Turns Heads with Spill Resistant Drinkware The outdoors are not a club with velvet rope and insider access. The outdoors belong to everyone, and OtterBox enables people to get out and do it their own way. OtterBox, an outdoor staple since 1998, is introducing the Venture line of premium rugged coolers. Venture coolers incorporate cooling technolog y and trusted OtterBox durability. The design is certified bear- resistant, can hold ice for up to 14 days and has been drop tested for durability on every side and edge, empty and full. But Venture takes it even further with a fully customizable experience. A subtle and sturdy mounting system lets users attach accessories that fit their lifestyle. A cutting board, dr y storage tray and separators help organize and maximize the internal space, while the side table, cup holders and dr ybox clips extend use beyond the confines of the cooler. Venture coolers are the perfect companion for ever y camping trip, whether it is for a night, weekend or week- long time away. Attach accessories to make Venture suit your lifestyle. Venture coolers also accommodate a variety of accessories made by OtterBox. "Being outdoors is about having fun, not worrying if you're doing it the way the pros do or following a set of unwritten rules," said OtterBox Founder Curt Richardson. " The only requirements should be to be respectful and enjoy. I started OtterBox in 1998 as an outdoor brand, and we're refocusing our efforts here in a big way. Our new coolers deliver on the OtterBox commitment to innovation, quality and our customers." Venture coolers are available in three sizes — Venture 25, Venture 45 and Venture 65 — and are designed and manufactured in the U.S. Other features include sturdy, user-f riendly latches that snap securely closed and hang out of the way when the cooler is open. The design allows for easy one-handed close and open. Anti-slide rubber feet keep Venture where it 's put. Durable integrated handles double as tie-down anchors and offer a comfortable, stable carry. The interior nesting grooves, cutting board and storage tray rest on inner rim even when fully loaded. Organization slots to create custom compartments (separator sold separately). Each Venture cooler is true to size: Venture 25 provides 25 quarts of internal capacity, Venture 45 provides 45 quarts and Venture 65 provides 65 quarts. Customizable experience with a variety of durable accessories, including a bottle opener, cup holders, dr y storage tray, cutting board, side table and drybox clip. Venture 25, carrying a suggested retail price of $249.99, comes with a bottle opener accessory that snaps securely to the f ront of the cooler. Venture 45 and 65, priced at $349.99 and $399.99 respectively, include a bottle opener and dr y storage tray. Venture coolers are available in Hudson (white and blue), Ridgeline (tan and green) and Back Trail (Realtree Xtra camo). To accompany any adventure or the daily voyage to work, OtterBox also introduces the Elevation tumbler line in 10, 20 and 64-ounce sizes. These stainless steel tumblers are copper lined for superior temperature retention and feature a sweat-resistant design. Like the Venture coolers, Elevation 20, $29.99, is fully customizable. Mix up the perfect campsite cocktail with the shaker lid; perk up at first light with the f rench press lid; steep tea or add f ruit to water with the flavor infuser lid and seal up that hearty soup to savor later with the thermal lid. Elevation 10, priced at $24.99, is short and stout — great for a grab and go with 10 ounces of a favorite beverage. Elevation 64, $89.99, provides all-day hydration or enough beer to share with the crew. For more information, visit www.otterbox.com. KN Consumers Can Unrule the Outdoors with New OtterBox Venture Coolers "The only requirement should be to be respectful and enjoy. I started OtterBox in 1998 as an outdoor brand, and we're refocusing our efforts here in a big way."

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