Our Latest Issue — May/June 2012
 







 

 

Features this month include

All in the family in Victoria, B.C.
The Pennas moved out to Victoria with plans of retirement... and perhaps opening a kitchen shop as a hobby.  That hobby turned into a thriving retail business – Penna & Company – that is now being taken over by the couple's enterprising daughters.

Single serve units perk up the coffee market
First introduced by specialty stores a few years ago, single serve coffeemakers have now exploded onto the market. We look at their impact on the category.

The colours of Ambiente
The Frankfurt Spring fair was a feast for the eyes and the senses, with housewares and casual tableware now taking centre stage in four key buildings.

Chicago housewares highlights
All the highlights from the sold-out 2012 International
Home + Housewares Show.

New Product Reviews
Coffeemakers, espresso machines and accessories
Baking and decorating products
Food storage containers
Floor care