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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n JULY 2017 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 7 SPLATTER GUARD PRO FROM JAZ INNOVATIONS The Splatter Guard Pro™ lets you enjoy your favorite foods without the mess and clean-up from splattered grease and sauces. Traditional splatter guards have mesh screens that completely cover the pan, trapping moisture and causing foods to steam rather than fry. And when you want to stir or turn the food you need to lift off the screen, allowing grease to splatter all over – not much spatter protection there. The Splatter Guard Pro patent-pending design solves this problem. The Splatter Guard Pro has high sloping sidewalls that trap grease splatters, keeping countertops clean. A large center opening allows steam to escape, letting foods fry crispy brown and not get soggy. The center opening also allows users to easily stir and turn foods, ensuring even frying and browning. The Splatter Guard Pro is made from platinum cured silicone and is heat resistant to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The flexible silicone design fits any pot up to 13 inches in diameter. Its dishwasher safe, and the handle folds for easy storage. Enjoy great food while keeping counters free of grease. JAZ Innovations 855.845.3698 www.jazinnovations.com With another round of new commitments, kitchenware resources will top 500 at Las Vegas Market for the first time ever this summer, July 30 through August 3. Over 200 gift-oriented housewares, tabletop and specialty food lines are concentrated on C1 and C11, with another 300 featured in showrooms across the Las Vegas Market campus and in temporary exhibits in The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market. Newcomers are Danya B. and Hester + Cook on C1; and Shun Cutlery on C11. Multi-line sales agency, C. Stephens also is opening ARK, her second showroom on C11, which includes Artim Home Textiles; Beyond the Olive; CLM Cotton and More; Columbian Home Products; Eme Flatware; Excalibur; Nautilus Water Distillers; Omega Juicers and Blenders and Zojirushi. On August 1, "Taking a Bigger Bite of the Specialty Food Market" will explore how retailers can incorporate consumables to increase transaction size and repeat traffic. For more details, visit www.lasvegasmarket.com. KN Kitchenware Expands Again at Las Vegas Market Building on the record-breaking success of its 2016 event, the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo™ and North America's largest baking industry event, was honored by Trade Show Executive (TSE) as one of the Fastest-Growing Shows in the publication's Fastest 50 Awards. IBIE 2016, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, was the largest show in terms of show floor and exhibitors in IBIE's history, with more than 1,000 exhibitors, up 28 percent f rom 2013, covering more than 700,000 square feet of exhibit space. Attendance in 2016 increased by 9 percent compared to 2013, with approximately 23,000 registered attendees from more than 100 countries looking for the latest ingredient, equipment, technology, packaging and supply solutions. IBIE's leadership provided an update on planning for its 2019 event, to be held once again at the Las Vegas Convention Center in September, and announced its new committee, dedicated to raising the bar. Leading the IBIE committee is new IBIE Chair, Joseph Turano, President of the Turano Baking Co. Turano holds a Bachelors degree from Cornell University and a Master of Business Administration f rom the University of Chicago. He has been President of Turano Baking Co. since 2013. "It's an honor to serve as Chair of IBIE 2019 with our committee focused on maintaining the record-breaking momentum from 2016," said Turano. "It's our goal to deliver continued value for exhibitors and attendees alike in 2019 and create a destination where everyone in baking wants to be. Thanks and credit go to past Chair Mike Cornelis for setting us up with a successful platform on which to build for 2019. Planning is already well- advanced for the next event, with the committee working aggressively to spotlight innovation, networking and ideas with expanded offerings." "Joe is steering the committee at an exciting time for IBIE," said outgoing IBIE Chair Michael J. Cornelis. "He brings vast experience to the table and we can expect great things for IBIE 2019 as the committee builds on the growth we saw in 2016." In addition to naming Turano as Chair, the following executives were elected to IBIE officer positions: Dennis Gunnell, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Formost Fuji Corporation, who will step up as the IBIE Vice Chair, and Dave Watson, Vice President, Engineering, Campbell Soup Company/Pepperidge Farm, who will rise within the committee as the IBIE Secretary and Treasurer. The committee also welcomed two new members: Timothy Ramsey, Vice President - Procurement, Product Development & Commercialization, Hearthside Food Solutions LLC, and Dale J. "D. J." LeCrone, CEO and Owner, LeMatic, Inc. Ramsey, the committee's representative f rom the American Bakers Association, has spent his entire career serving the food and beverage industry at global companies including Quaker Oats and PepsiCo. LeCrone, BEMA's representative, has significant experience in the baking industry spanning more than four decades, and previously served on the board and committees for BEMA, the American Bakers Association and the American Society of Baking. IBIE announced that two committee members have completed their terms: Richard Hoskins of Colborne Foodbotics and Howard R. Alton, III, Esq. of Pan-O- Gold Baking Company. The committee thanks them for their generous service and dedication to the growth of the event. Returning IBIE Committee members include: Andrea Henderson, Vice President, Rondo, Inc.; Fred Springer, President, Burford Corporation; Jorge Zarate, Global Operation and Engineering SVP, Grupo Bimbo; Michael J. Cornelis, Vice President, American Pan - A Bundy Baking Solution; and Robert Benton, Senior Vice President and Chief Manufacturing Officer, Flowers Foods. For more information about IBIE, visit www.IBIE2019.com. KN IBIE Named Among 50 Fastest Growing US Trade Shows Catamount Glassware's team has introduced its new Glass Microwave Plate covers with four new patent-pending floral designs. Designed to take heat, the plate covers are flame-proof, oven-proof, and microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Each piece is manufactured with the highest quality of borosilicate glass and accented with a safe and easy-to-grip silicone handle. This item is alluring to specialty retailers whose customers are concerned with health, safety and the enviroment. Consumers can be confident that the transparent, nonporous glass won't warp or discolor, and eliminates the possibility of leaching BPAs. Further, the designs are hand- printed with lead-f ree ink. The new covers include four new floral logos, including the white daisy, yellow sunflower, blue pansy and red poppy. These are must-have items for adding color to a kitchen. The covers come in a diameter of 10.5in and 3.5in tall, including the silicone handle, meaning they will accommodate just about any dinner plate. These have a wholesale value of $14.50. Other introductions f rom the company this year include Round Glass Plate Covers, Tall Glass Microwave Plate Covers with vegetable designs and the Cold Brew Coffee & Tea Kit. Catamount's all-in-one cookware is flameproof, oven-proof, microwave- and dishwasher-safe. For more information, please visit www.catamountglass.com. KN Catamount Glassware Adds New Plate Covers To Lineup GOTHAM STEEL LAUNCHES NEW PASTA POT Emson's new release of its patent-pending Gotham Steel Pasta Pot is now being launched on national TV via a direct response TV commercial. Gotham steel was originally launched in 2015 with just one SKU of its titanium infusion ceramic copper pan. Today there are over 30 SKUs representing individual pans, cookware sets, bakeware and reversible grills. The release of the Ceramic Copper Color cookware TV commercials has created new excitement in the marketplace and huge growth to the category including many copycats. The Gotham Steel Pasta Pot has new twist-and-lock handles that keep the glass lid in place while draining water and oils from all kinds of pasta and and works great on draining water from hard-boiled eggs. The glass lid has the option of either large or small straining holes on either side so you can strain all vegetables from small peas is to large broccoli and more. That means there is no more need for a Colander. Emson has spent over $18 million on national TV promoting the Gotham Steel brand and will continue in 2017–2018. Emson 212.689.9094 gothamsteelpot.com

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