Kenwood has secured a Red Dot Design Award for the newly launched MultiPro Go Blend, a product that evolves one of the brand’s most successful compact food processors into a more capable, space‑saving Kitchen System.
The MultiPro Go Blend builds on the original MultiPro Go platform by introducing a high‑performance blender attachment, transforming the unit from a simple food processor into a dual‑function solution. Designed with smaller homes, shared living spaces, and storage‑conscious consumers in mind, the system delivers the two tools people use most — a food processor and a blender — without the clutter of rarely used accessories.
For retailers, the award reinforces a growing trend in the compact‑appliance segment: consumers want versatility without footprint, and brands that can deliver focused, high‑value functionality are winning both attention and shelf space.
The De’Longhi Group recently welcomed over 200 global managers to its annual Global Sales & Marketing Conference—an event designed to energize strategic initiatives and reinforce the Group’s leadership ambitions. The gathering spotlighted strong consumer response and commercial success across several recent product launches, enhancing brand positioning across all business units.
Key innovations celebrated at the conference included multiple award-winning products recognized with both Red Dot and iF design distinctions. De’Longhi unveiled its new coffee machines—Prima Donna Aromatic, La Specialista Touch, and Dedica Duo—each reflecting the brand’s commitment to quality and user experience. Kenwood expanded its popular “Go Collection” and launched the new Cooking Chef, advancing its footprint in the food preparation space. Braun introduced new models to its air fryer range and elevated its premium ironing segment with the CareStyle 9 and QuickStyle 7. Meanwhile, Nutribullet broadened its reach with the Flip portable blender, entering new categories while reinforcing its presence in blending.
Looking ahead, the conference also showcased the upcoming product portfolio—merging technological innovation, iconic design, and the trademark “joy of use” that defines the De’Longhi Group. These future launches reflect a meticulous process where consumer insights, advanced industrial design, and manufacturing excellence converge under the “Made by De’Longhi” philosophy, promising to enrich everyday life for users around the world.
New collection of compact kitchen appliances that will save counter space and keep the kitchen counter free of cables The series consists of three products; the kitchen machine Go, electric whisk Quickmix Go and the food processor MultiPro Go. All three should take up minimal space and have a stylish design in the color shower storm blue with clean lines. The devices are light with an ergonomic handle and a separate handling system, EasyStore, for cables. The Go kitchen machine has a height of 30 cm and can be placed in a cupboard or drawer. It has a motor power of 800 watts so that it can handle everything from crispy breadsticks, buttercream, pizza dough and cakes. The design should free up space around the mixer and an intuitive controller is located in the middle of the front. The QuickMix Go whisk comes with an all-in-one storage lid that will keep all parts and the cord in one place. It has a power of 350 watts and five different speeds. The MultiPro Go food processor has a height of 30 cm and a weight of less than two kilograms. It can chop, slice, blend, grate and knead. Separate storage for knives and cutting discs when not in use.
Key Financial Results Revenue: €658.8m (up 9.4% from 1Q 2023). Net income: €51.3m (up 33% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.8% (up from 6.4% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.The persistent growth of the coffee business, as well as the recovery of the nutrition and food preparation category, led to an organic increase in turnover at constant currencies in the high single digits for the third consecutive quarter. The consistency of trends, combined with the one-month consolidation of the business combination between La Marzocco and Eversys, enabled the Group to increase turnover by about 10%”, commented CEO Fabio de’ Longhi.
Kenwood has received the prestigious IF DESIGN AWARD for its Duo Prep, the functional, high-performance, refined, and compact chopper and grinder. Thanks to its innovative storage design, it is the only one of its kind on the market and offers uncompromising performance for all of its functionalities.
Kenwood’s new digital campaign, built on a passion for design and expertise in the kitchen, focuses on those who have become real food-themed reference points on social media , authentic representatives of the passion for home cooking .
The numbers of this project are: 12 food influencers involved , over 100 videos shared during 2023 to an aggregate fan base of more than 14 million users . These figures reflect Kenwood’s goal of communicating in simple, authentic and personal language through influencer activity across their social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. The forecast is to double the brand’s organic visibility on social networks and significantly increase direct traffic from social networks to Kenwood Club, the recipe sharing platform which represents the heart of the brand’s editorial positioning.
“ The new strategic plan represents a significant evolution for the brand – comments Andrea D’Aloia, Italy marketing director of the De’Longhi Group -. We want to reach people’s homes not only with the quality of our products, but also and above all with our vision: preparing food at home thanks to Kenwood is easier, more fun and guarantees exceptional results. Influencers are the link between our philosophy and everyday life ”
De’Longhi continues to expand its portfolio for coffee lovers with two models of coffee machines. The super-automatic Magnifica Evo allows you to instantly grind the coffee beans automatically and adjust the desired texture of the milk thanks to its LatteCrema system. In addition, it has an easy-to-use interface with up to 7 recipes that can be selected by simply pressing a button. Its design and efficiency have led it to be chosen Product of the Year 2022.
For its part, the Specialista Arte is a traditional pump coffee maker with an integrated grinder. It offers up to 4 technologies to enjoy a coffee with a unique flavor, 8 grinding settings and 3 brewing temperatures. Likewise, it incorporates 3 preconfigured recipes and is accompanied by a professional barista kit.
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For its part, the new Braun glass blender , PowerBlend 9, is distinguished by the power of its motor that reaches 1,600 W along with its high speed that can reach 45,000 rpm. Its jug has a capacity of 2 and incorporates TriAction technology, which guarantees more precision and faster mixing of ingredients.
The brand also continues to bet on ironing centers with CareStyle Compact Pro, Braun’s most powerful, as it saves up to 50% time. It features FreeGlide 3D technology, inspired by snowboards, gliding effortlessly over buttons and zippers without getting stuck, even backwards. It also features DoubleSteam technology, which helps cut ironing time in half.
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The brand bets on kneading machines with the launch of Titanium Chef Baker XL KVL65.001WH. The brand’s first customizable robot that allows you to change its top cover, with a wide selection of colors. It has an integrated scale, a LightLift head that makes it easy to add ingredients to the mixture at the touch of a button to achieve the lightest touch and 1,200 W of power
D.A.D has announced that it is the new official UK Trade distributor for Kenwood, De’Longhi and Braun, taking over the contract from Connect Distribution.
Kenwood introduces the new Autograph Collection kitchen appliances. These are (compact) food processors and a hand mixer in a matt black design with powerful motor power and lots of innovation. The new Autograph Collection from Kenwood not only convinces with inner values, but also looks good. Kenwood says: “Gone are the days when cooking appliances had to be quickly stowed away in shops or storerooms before the visitor rang the doorbell. The new Autograph Collection is a pleasure to look at – and even more so to watch. Because it’s not just the exterior that impresses: Innovations that make work much easier for all cooking and baking enthusiasts are waiting under the chic bowl.”
The collection includes the Titanium Chef Baker KVC85.004BK and the Titanium Chef Baker XL KVL85.004BK . The 1,200 watt motor in a stylish housing with a brushed metallic black look can stir undisturbed and uninterrupted. Thanks to the integrated scale plus timer, the ingredients can be weighed precisely directly in the mixing bowl. With the DuoBowl function there is an additional 3.5 liter bowl that can be stored in the large 5 liter bowl to save space (the XL model comes with a 5 liter and a 7 liter bowl). The machine’s fold-in feature allows for feather-light meringues and mousses. In addition, there are 25 optional accessories. Included are the balloon whisk, the dough hook, the K hook and a professional patisserie hook. MultiPro XL Weigh+ FDM72.990BK is considered to be the beautiful all-rounder among kitchen appliances and the ideal device for letting creativity out when cooking. Kenwood describes: “Behind the brushed metal black housing is a 1,000 watt variable speed motor. This fine-tuning allows for power, flexibility and control, while the built-in scale and timer provide a precise overview. The highlight of the compact food processor is the unique XL feed chute, which speeds up food preparation. Thanks to the extra wide opening, larger ingredients can also be processed without any problems, which reduces the preparation time many times over.”
The adjustable cutting disc, peppered with 10 micro-serrated EverSharp blades, offers 6 different cutting options – from super fine to extra thick. And if you’re in a hurry, you’ll love the Express DiceTM function, as Kenwood says: “You can use it to dice everything in no time at all: from chips to raw vegetables. But ingredients can not only be processed in their raw state. The time-saving, Kenwood-patented ThermoResistTM glass blends everything from piping hot soups to ice cold drinks and smoothies.”
Fast and powerful The Quickmix+ HMP50.000BK is a powerful and high-quality hand mixer that works very quietly despite a 650 watt motor. Kenwood explains: “Precise whipping of creams, egg whites & whipped cream is possible with the variable speed control. The soft start function is particularly innovative and practical, whereby the speed increases gradually so that all the ingredients stay clean in the bowl. The SureGripTM handle also ensures safety when handling the device and the SureEjectTM function prevents the whisks from being removed accidentally. The hand mixer comes with a dough hook and whisk as well as an integrated cord holder that allows for tidy storage
Kenwood are thrilled to announce they been awarded Red Dot Design Awards for both of their Entries. Into the Red Dot Awards: Product Design [2022] Winners: Quickmix + / Chefette (Hand & Stand Mixer) Multipro Express Weigh + (Food Processor)
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