Don’t miss out on the latest edition of Kitchenware International! The August issue is packed with pages of news, views, and hot products.
Taking over the KI cover this month is Stelton, whose new wall-mounted variant of the popular Brus carbonator is a striking fixture for the kitchen. Ideal for making sparkling beverages day or night, we caught up with its designer and frequent Stelton collaborator Søren Refsgaard to discover the inspiration behind its aesthetics and sustainable functionality. Design nerds, this one is for you – turn to page 14.
In Chicago, the International Housewares Association team is busy. They’re gearing up for the 125th edition (yes, you read that right – it’s been running since the 1930s!) of the Inspired Home Show in 2025. It’s an astonishing achievement, and though the show has been known under many different names, and called several venues home over the years, it remains a global meeting point for innovation and inspiration in kitchenware and homewares. Derek Miller, the association’s President and CEO – who this summer celebrates his personal 25th anniversary with the IHA – takes that legacy very seriously. He shares with us some reflections on the show’s history and what is in the works to mark this milestone in our big interview on page 24.
Elsewhere on the trade show circuit, we report back from Exclusively Show 2024 in London, where the number of international buyers reached record levels, and the media were out in force. Show Marketing Director Stephen Richardson gave us the facts and figures behind this summer’s showcase in our review on page 28.
Following a tremendous showcase of physical and mental prowess at this year’s Olympic Games, we cast our gaze to the second-biggest event to grace Paris this year, Maison&Objet. Organisers have plenty lined up to mark the show’s 30th anniversary, including a cosmic journey into the stars – more about that on page 34, bon anniversaire!
Plus we dive into the top reasons to visit Zuchex in Istanbul this September (page 32), and give you the inside scoop from Invitation Only Istanbul, a growing, curated networking event combining the best elements of meeting events and trade shows (page 26). At a time when some trade shows are criticised for diminishing relevance and ROI in the post-covid economy, it’s great to see that those investing in what’s best for their industries are flourishing.
And it doesn’t end there. Lifetime Brands gave us an update on some of its biggest and best-selling brands, from hydration trendsetter S’well to KitchenAid, a marque renowned globally for quality and with better brand recognition than entertainment giant Netflix. Head over to page 20 for all the details on those and what’s coming down the pipeline.
All that and the usually mix of industry news, product launches, and category deep-dives.
