Gaggenau has launched the new Amsterdam flagship showroom

Gaggenau has launched the new Amsterdam flagship showroom with a three day event for partners, dealers, architects, designers, press and influencers.

Each night, guests were taken on a tantalising journey with gastonomic masterpieces brought to life by Two Michelin star chef Edwin Vinke and his talented team. The dishes were complemented by luxurious Black Forest cocktails created by Robert Schinkel, that pay tribute to Gaggenau’s origins.

Gaggenau new showroom

Gaggenau, the German luxury brand for professional-grade home appliances, which announced the launch of four new ‘bricks and mortar’ flagship stores and showrooms after a positive year of sales in 2021, closed by the brand with a more than a 10% uplift in sales. Gaggenau will open two flagship stores in Shanghai and Paris. Openings are the openings are scheduled respectively in autumn 2021 and January 2022. They will be the first to feature a brand-new design and concept, created in collaboration with German architecture firm 1zu33. Other showrooms to boast the new concept design are located in Amsterdam launching in September and Brussels at the end of the year.

Each of the new openings will present sophisticated locations and local contexts in their design and architecture. Furthermore, experiential kitchen and living space scenarios will present Gaggenau appliances in a brand new way. Different materials, looks and finishes, which are representative of real-world, sophisticated living environments are supplied through collaborations with likeminded, highly respected brands, including interior wood fittings from Schotten & Hansen, modern furniture from Walter Knoll and lighting installations from Occhio.

The new flagship stores and showrooms will also include immersive private dining spaces, wine bars, and a section dedicated to the brand’s Respected by Gaggenau initiative, celebrating independent artisans and producers in the realms of culinary excellenceviniculture innovation and design. A centrepiece attraction will be ’The Difference’ – a holistic experience, which allows visitors to discover the ethos of Gaggenau.

BSH uses BASF’s Styropor packaging

Since April 2021, BSH has been using BASF’s Styropor for the first time, based on a raw material obtained from chemically recycled plastic waste, as a packaging material for selected large appliances of its luxury brand Gaggenau. BSH is initially testing Styropor packaging made from recycled material at its Dillingen production site in Germany. The ambitious goal is to use this type of resource-efficient packaging for all large appliances around the world. “At BSH, our aim is to improve the quality of life – says Silke Maurer, BSH Chief Operating Officer -. This also includes the conservation of natural resources and contributing to the reduction of waste and pollution. We have already made important progress in this regard. As Europe’s leading manufacturer of household appliances, we have been developing and manufacturing all of our carbon-neutral products worldwide in our own locations since the end of 2020. But we don’t stop there. As a company, and therefore we as a company, we need to move away from the throwaway mentality and towards a greater understanding of resources and materials. Transforming something old into something new and thus avoiding waste is therefore a central element of BSH’s circular economy approach. Using Styropor packaging, for which the raw materials come from chemical recycling, we are actively contributing to our sustainability goals and the circular economy at the sector level. We are delighted to have BASF, a long-standing and experienced partner, at our side, helping us achieve these goals

The power of steam: the Gaggenau CombiVapore ovens


A new generation of state-of-the-art appliances capable of revolutionizing the culinary habits of the private chef, while ensuring objects with an exclusive and elegant design: the CombiVapore ovens of the 400 and 200 series by Gaggenau .

A leading luxury brand in the production of professional household appliances, Gaggenau already introduced the steam oven in private kitchens 20 years ago , perfecting its creations year after year and allowing the use, in a single combination, of the of steam and hot air cooking, the convenience of automatic programs, precise temperature control and a state-of-the-art cleaning system, performances previously only possible in restaurant kitchens.

Since then, the Gaggenau CombiVapore ovens have made aesthetic and technological research their cardinal principles: the sculptural shapes and precious materials are combined with exceptional culinary performances in the ovens of the 200 and 400 series, made possible thanks to some important innovations, including the connection direct water and automatic cleaning system.

In fact, both lines include both models of combined steam ovens with tank, and with direct connection to the water system , capable of eliminating the need to load and unload the tank and thus offering high flexibility and ease of use, especially by mode. of preparation that require long times, such as cooking at low temperatures in sous-vide functionality, ensuring a constant supply of fresh water

Great attention is then given to maintenance, with the automatic cleaning system : by simply using a specially designed cartridge composed of bicarbonate and citric acid, maximum hygiene is ensured, while eliminating the need for manual oven cleaning.

For those looking for perfection in the execution of delicious recipes, Gaggenau introduces the temperature measurement probe in the two series of ovens , capable of detecting the internal temperature of the food with the utmost precision: it is in fact equipped with three sensors capable of continuously identify the remaining cooking time, guaranteeing professional results with every use.

In addition, to allow unlimited flexibility of use, the dimensions of the cavities of the CombiVapore ovens have been enlarged, reaching a capacity of 50 liters , so as to allow home chefs to prepare more dishes and in large quantities.

Demonstrating the constant commitment to creating aesthetically beautiful products, Gaggenau gives the 200 and 400 series a distinctive design: the full surface grill is elegantly hidden under the glass ceramic , thus guaranteeing the highest level of formal cleanliness and essentiality even inside the oven. enhanced by the presence of a striking LED lighting system that directs the light towards the back of the oven, making the dishes being cooked clearly visible and allowing greater control.

Finally, all Gaggenau steam combi ovens are equipped with Home Connect , which offers those who use them maximum freedom, thanks to the direct control of its functions via apps from smartphones and tablets.

Two decades of refinement and innovation have led us to the new 400 and 200 Series CombiVapore ovens. – declares Peter Goetz , CEO of Gaggenau – Our technological leadership has allowed us to create an appliance capable of offering perfect cooking results without limits and a minimal and modern aesthetic in the kitchen. We believe that having the ability to cook like a professional is a luxury that those who love being in the kitchen demand

Gaggenau and Raymond Blanc renew their partnership

Raymond Blanc has renewed his partnership with Gaggenau to upgrade the kitchen in the Raymond Blanc Cookery School with new appliances. Raymond handpicked cooktops and ovens from the company 400 series. Set in a picturesque 15th century manor in rural England, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons has become a culinary destination for gourmands the world over, with diners at the restaurant also having the option to stay in one of the manors 32 individually designed hotel rooms. Raymond Blanc opened the restaurant 35 years ago, earned two Michelin stars upon opening and has retained them ever since. He also created the Raymond Blanc Cookery School and Gardening School, with the cookery school located just across the corridor from the bustling restaurant kitchen.
“Similarly to us – Gaggenau explays in a press realise – Raymond Blanc promotes sustainable produce and ethical farming. He ensures that these methods are used to create dishes which enrich the palate of every diner. This has meant that the menu at Le Manoir celebrates a field to fork ethos, with much of the organic produce on the menu being harvested daily from the beautiful kitchen gardens. This ethos is also carried through to the Raymond Blanc Cookery School, where guests on the course are shown how to make the most of every ingredient, lowering the chance of waste.” Raymond makes a conscious effort to stay abreast of trends in the culinary world, especially ones which make an impact on the environment. When Le Manoir initially opened 35 years ago, Raymond offered a five and seven course vegetarian menu, which at the time was not popular amongst the restaurant patrons. However, as diners are now considering how the planet is affected by what is on their plate, the demand for vegetarian menus at Le Manoir has risen dramatically.

Bosch Siemens appliances posts record sales

Bosch Siemens appliances posts record sales

German white goods maker BSH reported Monday income growth for all regions, but profits have been hit by a global recall for dishwashers.

Germany’s Bosch Siemens Haushaltgeräte (BSH) logged on Monday a 25 percent dip in profits on the year due to a major recall for dishwashers, but noted its sales were up.

BSH said its profits before tax and interest had dropped by a quarter to 509 million euros ($694 million) in the wake of a worldwide recall for some 5 million dishwashers produced between 1999 and 2005 due to a potential fire threat.

BSH is market leader for household appliances in Europe and in third place globally behind Whirlpool and Electrolux.

Record growth

Sales jumped 7.2 percent to a record level of 10.5 billion euros year-on-year, the company said.

“We want to expand our position on the world market, and while remaining profitable, grow faster than the market,” BSH CEO Karsten Ottenberg said in a statement, underscoring that the company is on target for further growth.

Higher income was mirrored by rising sales in all of BSH’s regions. Sales were up 25 percent in China and 18 percent in North America. A boost in the company’s income in Europe was attributed to the acquisition of Polish appliance maker Zelmer S.A.

BSH manufactures white goods under a number of brands, including Neff, Gaggenau, Constructa and Thermador.

The recall began last August and the company has been offering owners free repairs or discounts on new machines.