Gift Focus - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 113)

35 KITCHENWARE Out of the frying pan We look at some beautiful kitchenware perfect for diversifying ranges and enticing new customers Smidge was created in response to the high consumption of plastic in today’s landscape. Each product in the Smidge portfolio is designed to be affordable, fashionable, fully reusable and recyclable, and products are manufactured from 100 per cent natural materials that are biodegradable and kinder to the environment whenever possible. The company’s Slice & Dice chopping boards are made from recycled, sustainably sourced paper, with silicone grips to prevent slipping. The boards have the rigidity of wood but are resistant to bacterial growth, kind to knives and dishwasher safe. Also available is a three-piece set of bowl covers, offering an alternative to cling wrap. The lids can be placed on bowls and dishes of a variety of sizes and used to create an air-tight seal. They are reusable, can handle up to 240 degrees of heat and are freezer-safe. E: sales@wearesmidge.com W: wearesmidge.com Distributed by Rayware , Kilner was established by John Kilner in 1842. The company initially produced glass bottles and jars, with the Kilner Jar first invented towards the end of the 19th-century. The original jar is a well-loved today as it was 177 years ago, and its long-lasting popularity is owed to its distinctive pressure seal and iconic design. Households worldwide trust it to preserve and pickle fruit and vegetables. New for SS19 is the Kilner Sauce Press Set, a jar with accompanying hopper, which can be filled with the desired ingredients and turned to puree them directly into the jar below. The stainless- steel hopper screws on to the one-litre preserve jar, making it perfect for tomato sauce, apple sauce and baby food. T: +44 (0)1514 861 888 W: rayware.co.uk Captivate Brands , now entering its second year on the market, will be exhibiting at Exclusively Housewares for the first time in June 2019. Its initial ranges include something for everyone, with vibrant and contemporary ranges from Venn, traditional kitchenware options from Kitchen Pantry and essential cooking and baking items from Bakeware & Co. New for SS19 is the gorgeous and contemporarily styled serving and dining range from Artisan Street. The show will also see the grand unveiling of the new Mary Berry licensed tableware range, previewed in part to great acclaim at spring shows and set for an AW19 launch. All of the ranges are based around Captivate’s core ethos: brands and products that bring together durable and professional quality with optimum practicality. T: +44 (0)1386 421 622 W: captivatebrands.com 