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Join Cooking With Caitlin at #IHHS13 for Twitter Parties, Innovation Theater Discussions on Social Media and More!

By Kelly Trush, Cooking with Caitlin Well, HELLO housewares! As we stare down another gathering of the international food and housewares communities, we’ve got Chi-town on the brain. We’ve packed our Facebook fans, our Twitter followers, our fellow Pinterest pinners – all of our social-hungry audience – and we’re headed to McCormick Place to gather the good news happening…

Going Green: Salazar Packaging

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator The Hall of Global Innovation in the Lakeside Center Level 3 Lobby hosts five special displays spotlighting design and innovation. First at the entry is the Going Green display, which features a selection of sustainable products and packaging offered by Show exhibitors. These products may help users conserve energy or water at…

Discovering Design: Monbento

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Get to know the people behind the stylish, thought-provoking designs that will be exhibited in Discover Design. This series of conversations will give you a glimpse of the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the exciting products that you'll see at the 2013 Show. The appealing monbento® lunch boxes blend…

Discovering Design: Artelegno S.N.C.

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Italian-based Artelegno S.n.c. specializes in the production of wooden kitchen accessories, centering on knife blocks and cutting boards. The wood used in their products is harvested in sustainably managed forests and the company’s environmentally responsible production process reduces waste and sawdust is recycled for…

Discover Design: Urbio, LLC

Order Photography and Video Services from Oscar Einzig, the Official Photography Vendor!

Oscar Einzig, the official photography and video services provider for the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show, offers a variety of cost-effective imaging services that allows your company to obtain maximum exposure pre show, on-site and post show. The result is a simple and effective way to extend the sales cycle long after the show has ended. Our services enhance…

Knowing Innovation: Martin M. Pegler, Retail Design International, Professor, Author

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday morning and ending Tuesday afternoon. At the Theater, located in Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby), experts in new product development and launch will…

Knowing Innovation Executive Panel Discussion: U.S. Innovation + Manufacturing = Global Demand

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday morning and ending Tuesday afternoon. At the Theater, located in Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby), experts in new product development and launch will…

JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING CELEBRITY CHEFS MAKE IT SWEET AT HOUSEWARES CHARITY FOUNDATION GALA

By Debbie Teschke, Media Relations & Communications Manager Six award-winning James Beard celebrity chefs from around the nation will be preparing their signature specialties for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner during the 16th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) Gala, Monday, March 4, at the Hilton Chicago. Participating in this unique culinary experience will be Hugh…