The International Home & Housewares Show, one of the world's premier housewares marketplaces, features more than 2,100 exhibitors from 34 countries and more than 18,000 buyers from over 100 countries around the world.

The Gourmet Retailer Magazine is happy to offer you a pre-show sneak peek at some of the never-before-seen products that will be unveiled at the show. These products are the latest offerings from exhibitors who participated in our unique Show Sizzler Advertising Program, an exclusive TGR program that is not affiliated with The International Home & Housewares Show.


Delicae Gourmet
DELICAE GOURMET INTRODUCES SLOW COOKER DINNERS and SOUPS

Delicae Gourmet is now offering all-natural gourmet slow cooker dinners and soups that take only 5-8 minutes prep time, perfect for the busy consumer. They are delicious, easy-to-prepare meals that contain no added salt. They are ideal for effortless entertaining and no-fuss hearty gourmet dinners. Flavors include Big Easy Jambalaya, Grandma’s Country Chicken & Rice, Country French Pork and White Bean, Grandpa's Favorite Beef Barley Soup, Homemade Turkey Barley, Italian Kitchen Osso Bucco, Manhattan Style Clam Chowder, Mediterranean Lamb Shanks, Old Fashioned Pot Roast, Southern Italian Pasta e Fagioli, Texas Roadhouse Chili and U. S. Senate Bean Soup.

Booth: S3465
Phone: 800-942-2502
Fax: 727-942-1837
E-mail: sales@delicaegourmet.com
Web: www.delicaegourmet.com


Kuhn Rikon Corporation
Hot is the new cool
Looking for the next innovation in cookware? Try our stylish new Hotpan: a two-piece marvel that goes from stovetop to tabletop and keeps food hot for hours. Now how cool is that?

Visit us and check out our new Hotpan Cook & Serveware.

Booth: S901
Phone: 800-662-5882
Fax: 415-883-5984
Email: sales@kuhnrikon.com
Web: www.kuhnrikon.com


Proteak Renewable Forestry
has designed its line of teak cutting boards and kitchen carts to meet the needs of professional chefs and serious home cooks. From heavy-duty end grain chopping blocks to slim cutting boards that double as cheese platters, Proteak has introduced a compelling product line that challenges conventional thinking about cutting boards and cutting board surfaces.

All products are manufactured from Proteak’s own teak trees grown on environmentally and socially sustainable plantations in Mexico.

Booth: S2187
Phone: 866-376-1587, 773-726-2145
Fax: 866-372-6471
Email: os@proteak.com
Web: www.proteak.com


Robinson Home Products, Inc.
In a partnership with Rubbermaid® under a licensing agreement with Newell Rubbermaid, Robinson Home Products Inc. has developed two new collections of kitchen tools and gadgets. The Rubbermaid Comfort Zone ™ and Smart Style lines were developed to match Rubbermaid’s brand image and deliver on consumer expectations of durability, innovation and quality.

Comfort Zone is a core assortment of 37 tools and gadgets. Each soft-grip handle, accented in Chili Pepper Red or Deepwater Blue, is ergonomically designed and sized to fit the tool and function. The collection features such simple solutions as beaker style liquid measures that nest for compact storage and a flat, double sized grater which stores in half the space of traditional graters.

Smart Style offers vibrant color choices including Clean Turquoise, Spring Green, Salsa Red, and Curry Yellow with 21 different tools and gadgets. Merchandising options include hang tags for power panels and walls or countertop merchandisers for impulse sales and year round opportunities.

Booth: S-433
Phone: 800-245-2433
Fax: 716-685-4916
Email: customer@robinsonus.com
Web: www.robinsonus.com


The Culinary Institute of America Masters Collection®
The world’s premier culinary college brings its expertise to the home kitchen with a selection of premium cookware, bakeware, cutlery, utensils, tools and gadgets. All products have been skillfully designed and tested by the CIA’s Certified Master Chefs for superior performance and excellent handling. Retail success is enhanced with an attractive and high-impact merchandising system.

Booth: S4820
Phone: 800-245-2433
Fax: 716-685-4916
Email: ciainfo@robinsonus.com
Web: www.ciacook.com


Zak Designs
Visit Zak Designs at Booth S- 2077 during the International Home and Housewares Show March 16-18 In Chicago. Debuting at this show is meeme. Memee is a full color line of kitchen prep that coordinates back to many of Zak’s original product lines.

Booth: S-2077
Phone: 800-331-1089 (orders)
Fax: 509-244-0704
Email: sales@zak.com
Web: www.zak.com


Zojirushi America Corporation
manufactures a wide range of small appliances from rice cookers to breadmakers, portable hot water boilers and coffee makers. Established in 1918 as a producer of hand-blown vacuum bottles, Zojirushi has also been the world leader in manufacturing vacuum insulated products such as vacuum bottles, carafes and air pot® beverage dispensers. Today, the Zojirushi corporate logo is a symbol recognized worldwide for innovative, highly durable products that are designed to make indoor and outdoor living a more convenient and pleasurable experience.

Booth: L11747
Phone: 800-264-6270
Fax: 310-323-5588
Email: info@zojirushi.com
Web: www.zojirushi.com