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Hamilton Beach UK air fryer
The all new Hamilton Beach VisionCook 9L Dual Air Fryer has landed.
– The VisionCook allows you to cook food 25% faster than a standard oven.
– See your food as it cooks with the VisionCook Window
– Single 9L Draw or insert a divider for two 4.5L compartments.
Gaggenau increases its presence in North America and Australia
Growing demand for products Gaggenau in North America and Australia,so the luxury brand specialized in the production of professionally inspired household appliances has decided to opennew showrooms in Vancouver and Toronto and new flagship stores in Sydney and Miami, with a concept that perfectly blends the brand’s rich heritage with local cultural and design elements. “Each of our new flagships in the world – says Peter Goetz, Managing Director of Gaggenau – represents a unique, high-end experience, designed to inspire. Our appliances, our brand, our philosophy and our heritage are woven into the architecture, creating a very attractive local landmark”.
The new flagships serve as experiential centers for culinary enthusiasts, architects, interior designers and homeowners who wish to explore the art of cooking, each boasting a unique space and character, drawing inspiration from local communities, offering sophisticated moments of reflection for food-conscious users and professionals design. In North America the emphasis is increasingly on a modern aesthetic, which favors the kitchen as the centerpiece of the home’s lifestyle. The “modern classic” design by Gaggenau aligns perfectly with this trend, offering timeless, sophisticated and elegant solutions for luxury kitchens.
GE Appliances announces partnership with Kroger
Over 150,000 consumers with select GE Profile™, CAFÉ™, and Monogram™ wall ovens and slide-in ranges can now discover new, seasonal recipes and shop for groceries directly from the touchscreen of select GE Appliances’ smart wall ovens and ranges.
“Kroger’s technology-driven approach to creating convenient and seamless shopping experiences for its customers aligns with our vision to support our consumers throughout the meal preparation process,” said Viren Shah, Chief Digital Officer at GE Appliances. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Kroger and use our combined expertise in the food ecosystem to deliver experiences and features that truly resonate with consumers.”
With this update, over 150,000 consumers with select GE Profile™, CAFÉ™, and Monogram™ wall ovens and slide-in ranges can now enjoy seasonal culinary inspiration directly from their appliance’s LCD screen. The touchscreen on the appliance will showcase a rotating selection of recipes from Kroger and other strategic consumer packaged goods partners including King Arthur Baking, tempting users with seasonal mouthwatering options. The recipes even direct consumers to precision cooking modes that can help improve the cooking results of the recipe. From convenient meals like Rotisserie Chicken Oven Tacos and Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage, to crowd-pleasing holiday dishes such as Apple Spinach Pork Loin and Savory Bread Pudding Casserole, there’s something for everyone. And just in time for the holiday baking season, are recipes for King Arthur’s Giant Cinnamon Roll and Spiced Hot Cocoa Cookies with Marshmallow Middles.
If a recipe captures their attention, users can click to view the list of ingredients and instructions. One more touch will add all the necessary ingredients to their Kroger Family of Companies cart. A simple QR code scan will guide owners to link their Kroger account the first time they use the feature.This feature is another meaningful step in GE Appliances’ journey to make cooking at home easy and enjoyable. Earlier this year, the company introduced Flavorly™ AI powered by Google Cloud’s generative AI platform, Vertex AI. The feature is available via GE Appliances’ SmartHQ consumer app and offers consumers the ability to generate custom recipes based on the ingredients available in their kitchen. Consumers can simply select a recipe category and type of cuisine, then input available ingredients, and include any dietary preferences. They will receive tailored recipes with ingredients, instructions, and even photos.
Electrolux washing with steam
All new Electrolux and AEG washing machines ranges in Europe from Series 7 and above are equipped with a steam program. In APAC & MEA, select washing machine ranges are now equipped with steam programs to sanitize or refresh clothes, and machines in North America and Latin America are equipped with steam programs to remove dirt and tough stains from fibers.
As Electrolux explains, functions such as SteamCare and ProSteam use over 96% less water and 30% less energy compared to a complete washing cycle. The gentle SteamCare program – said Calina Gavril, Care Experience Marketing Director for Electrolux Group – enables consumers to quickly refresh one or two garments at a time, such as a blouse or shirt. In 25 minutes, gentle steam removes creases, odors and restores that newly washed feeling to even delicate garments.
Our consumer research – adds Isabell Foyer, European Category Manager, Washing Machines – consistently shows that steam is one of the most appreciated functions, and that it continues to have high consumer appeal. Changing laundry behavior takes time, but we are seeing more consumers changing their laundry behavior to reduce their environmental impact and costs, particularly in light of higher energy prices.
Haier Terra Carta Seal
Haier has been awarded the 2023 Terra Carta Seal by The Sustainable Markets Initiative, a recovery plan for Nature, People, and Planet.
The Terra Carta Seal is endorsed by the King of the United Kingdom Charles III and recognises global companies which are actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future.
The recognition was awarded to #Haier Smart Home for its exceptional waste recirculation and recycling processes and for the renewable energy targets set for Haier Europe, together with the implementation of innovative strategies to serve sustainability through connectivity and IoT technologies.
Hamilton Beach
Hamilton Beach, has announced a change in its business strategy i. The plan involves a shift from selling identical products to those sold in the US in China. Instead, the company plans to develop customised products adapted to the Chinese market, produce them locally and sell them in the future. A spokesperson for Hamilton Beach’s Chinese marketing department said they will use a Chinese team and suppliers to develop new products to meet the needs of local customers. Household appliances must be awarded a CCC certificate so that the products can be exported to China or manufactured locally.Although Hamilton Beach’s sales figures in China still lag behind those in America, the company is optimistic about winning Chinese customers with its new strategy. The home appliance manufacturer sees China as an important market with great potential. “The US market is the present, while China will be the future,” said a company spokesperson.
LG Signature silver oven
Signature Kitchen Suite, a brand of the LG Electronics group, has renewed its range of products dedicated to cooking (combined ovens, induction hob and warming drawer), which are now also available in the Silver colour. From a technological point of view, the combi ovens, without handle and with a sensor for opening the door, have a high definition color touch screen that allows user to easily select the different programs, including the “Gourmet chef” preset recipes. Two models are available that can be paired: the Silver combined steam oven (which integrates traditional cooking with steam) and the Silver combined steam and microwave oven which combines three cooking modes in a single product and can be paired with the Silver warming drawer. As regards to the Flex Silver induction hob, the side cooking zones can be used individually or in Full Flex mode. Furthermore, the touch control panel allows user to select all functions, including the rapid programs. Finally, all Signature Kitchen Suite appliances are Wi-Fi ready and can be managed remotely through the LG ThinQ app. Among the smart features, the Smart Diagnosis system allows to check the correct functioning and any problems by placing the mobile device close to the appliance.
BORA to introduce refrigerator
Bora has recently announced its entry into the refrigerator and freezer markets with the launch of its new Bora Cool collection.a range of refrigerators, freezers, and combined models, which incorporate features such as ice makers and odour filters
BSH group will implement Matter in smart kitchen appliances from 2024
At the beginning of 2024, the BSH group, producer of well-known household brands such as Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau and Neff, will switch to using Matter technology, the latest technology in smart home connectivity. The refrigerators are the first to go, specifically the spacious XXL built-in fridge-freezer combinations. In Matter 1.2, a large number of household appliances have been added, including refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines.
The BSH group, which includes heavyweights such as Bosch and Siemens, is at the forefront of this innovation as some of their appliances are already connected via the cloud and can be controlled remotely with Home Connect.
Matter 1.2 promises a seamless connection between various home appliances, and BSH plans to adopt this standard in their refrigerators that will allow users to control the temperature remotely. While details on which current models will support Matter have not yet been announced, it is likely that only more recent devices will be compatible.
Furthermore, in 2024, the Bosch Smart Home controller will function as a Matter bridge, which will play a crucial role in the new ecosystem of connected devices. This will herald a gradual transition to a fully Matter-compatible smart home system, although it is still unclear when other appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers will follow.
Matter does not yet support everything; for example, there is no support for cameras yet. Nevertheless, this update marks an important step forward in the world of smart kitchen appliance
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