Yonanas 100% fruit ice machine is now making its way to Europe

After a decade of popularity in the United States, the Yonanas 100% fruit ice machine is now making its way to Europe this appliance empowers consumers to whip up their own wholesome fruit ice creams swiftly and effortlessly, using just frozen fruits.

The ice cream produced by this device is inclusive for a broad audience, as it’s free from dairy, eggs, added fats, nuts, soy, and minimizes sugar and additives.

Designed for ease of use and simple cleaning, the machine comes in two models: Classic and Deluxe. The Classic model includes 36 ice cream recipes and is priced at €79.90. The Deluxe version, available in red and black with a stylish chrome centerpiece and a robust motor, offers an expanded recipe book of 75 ice creams, retailing at €129.90.

Electrolux EcoLine Hub at Fuorisalone

The Electrolux EcoLine Hub is open now at Fuorisalone 2024, our one-off installation aimed at increasing environmental awareness and more sustainable living practices.

If you’re attending Milan Design Week then please come and visit us. You’ll find the Electrolux EcoLine Hub within the BAM – Biblioteca degli Alberi (Library of Trees) and we’ll be open until Sunday 21 April.

A unique space where education meets inspiration, the Electrolux EcoLine Hub also includes an exhibition of products that are part of the Electrolux EcoLine range – a selection of our most energy efficient kitchen and laundry appliancesThe products dedicated to garment treatment feature a revamped design that enhances and simplifies the physical and digital user experience. For the first time, Electrolux’ washing machines feature the SmartSelect interface, which adjusts cycle duration and temperature based on needs and can help save water, energy and time. The SensiCare+ technology allows to save up to 40 percent in time, water, and energy by detecting the weight of each load and adjusting the wash cycle*. The SmartSave function featured in the dryers allows to choose between drying more energy efficiently or faster to save time. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore in detail all the new features of the latest models in an immersive and in-depth experience.

In addition, thanks to AWorld, a mobile app that fosters a culture of sustainability through gamification, it will be possible to calculate one’s Carbon Footprint, introducing a fun way to learn about sustainability. Furthermore, a collection point for small WEEE will be set up inside the Hub, thanks to the partnership with Erion WEEE, a non-profit consortium for electronic waste management and recycling of which Electrolux is an active member. In addition, “Materia Viva” (“Living matter”), a docufilm created by Erion WEEE in collaboration with Libero Produzioni to raise awareness about sustainability, the circular economy and WEEE, will be screened. Leveraging a pop approach, experts and well-known personalities guide the audience to good recycling practices, demonstrating how simple gestures can help contributing to a better future.

Aarke Kettle

Swedish brand Aarke’s new sleek and modern Aarke Kettle is designed to bring water to a boil in satisfying silence, a stainless steel kettle engineered to elevate the daily ritual of preparing your favorite beverage Sleek, simple to operate, and easy to clean, the Aarke Kettle abides by the notion “less is more,” with nothing extraneous added to its stable cylindrical 2-piece form. The base’s single button controls allows for variable temperature settings – 104°, 167°, 185°, 203°, and 212°F – alongside a memory function for those users who prepare a tried and true favorite tea every morning and want to get quickly to their first sip,The Aarke Kettle’s user interface is pared down to the essential, with an LED temperature indicator allowing for easy temperature selection, while also displaying the temperature as the Kettle cools down.

Miele induction hobs Design Award

Miele induction hobs received two important design awards: the iF Design Award and the RedDot Design Award. Two hobs with an integrated extractor (TwoInOne) and a full-surface induction hob were each double winners.both powerful and quiet in operation. Their reduced design is characterised by the central air intake with a grille set in the ceramic glass screen. This feature, in particular, convinced the jury of the Red Dot Award and allows pots and pans to slide freely. The grille on the rectangular air intake blends in seamlessly with the design of the hob. Depending on the model, the grille is either completely black (KMDA 7272 Silence) or has discreet brushed stainless-steel slats (KMDA 7473 Silence).

A further recipient of the iF and the Red Dot design prize was the KM 7897-1 FL Diamond full-surface induction hob. As many as 6 pots, pans and oven dishes can be placed anywhere on the 90 cm wide hob unit and move around freely. This guarantees untold freedom during cooking. Moreover, the ceramic screen on the hob unit features a special coating: DiamondFinish is one of the hardest surfaces on the market and hence particularly scratch-resistant

Top features for kitchen appliances revealed in new study

Functionality, quality and energy efficiency were the most valued features in kitchen appliances according to a survey of 14,000 consumers sponsored by Beko

The research, carried out by OnePoll in partnership with Turkish appliances manufacturer Beko, surveyed consumers across Europe and the UAE to understand changing attitudes to kitchen design.

Most valued features

According to the survey’s results, what consumers value most in kitchen appliances is functionality and ease of use (35%); quality (34%) and energy efficiency (23%). Moreover, in over half of the six countries surveyed, quality is named as the leading reason for wanting an appliance.

Advanced kitchen technology also emerged as a desired feature, with over half of respondents admitting to coveting someone else’s high-tech kitchen appliances and gadgets such as innovative, energy efficient fridges that kept food fresher for longer.

Another key factor was design, which was consistently cited as one of the top three reasons for feeling envious of others’ kitchen appliances. Specifically, participants stated that they admired sleek and modern appliance designs and a sizeable portion of participants included a “sleek and minimalist design” as a key feature of their dream kitchens.

Beko Survey

Kitchen wishlist | Credit : Beko

Beko’s new built-in range

The insights coincide with Beko’s launch of its latest built-in kitchen range combining high-performance with intelligent design and new technologies.

“More and more, we are seeing the kitchen become a common space being used by all members of the family. It is important for us to understand this and tune our offering towards the growing range of wants and needs. This research confirms what we’ve observed; high quality products that look great and are equipped with the innovative technologies sit at the heart of our consumers’ dream kitchens,” said Ragıp Balcıoğlu, Chief Commercial Officer at Arçelik, Beko’s parent company.