Jul 21, 2009

Gourmet Golds Competition Yields Over 100 Entries

White Plains, NY – With the August 8-10 Gourmet Housewares Show® just around the corner, momentum continues to grow as innovative companies from around the world launch new lines and enter unique products into the acclaimed Gourmet Golds competition. Selecting judges from top industry publications – trade and consumer – ensures that the winners in each category are truly the best of the best!

Gourmet Housewares Show exhibitors have been submitting new products introduced to the trade market between March and August of 2009. All submissions undergo a prescreening process and the finest products are selected for the Gourmet Golds Display.

Drawing from upwards of 100 entries the judges will have their work cut out for them. Selecting the top three in each of the following divisions:

• Cookware/ Bakeware
• Kitchen Electrics
• Gadgets, Cutlery, Accessories
• Tabletop & Textiles
• Gourmet Gifts & Specialty Foods
• Green by Design

In addition, a Best of Show Award will go to the one entry with the highest overall score.

After months of preparation, the 2009 judges have been selected to review the Gourmet Housewares Show’s comprehensive mix of leading resources and innovative new products.

And the judges are…

• Sam Grawe, Dwell Magazine
• Liezel Munez-Gunn, Oprah Magazine
• Margo True, Sunset Magazine
• Warren Shoulberg, HFN
• Peter Giannetti, HomeWorld Business
• Karen Martin, Kitchenware News
• Michelle Moran, Gourmet Retailer

Judging will take place Saturday, August 8th, opening day of the Gourmet Housewares Show, and award winners will be announced at the Show’s Opening Night Reception. All market participants are invited to the festivities from 5:30- 6:30pm at the Moscone Center, directly adjacent to the Gourmet Golds Display.

Gourmet Housewares Show Vice President and Show Manager, Penny Sikalis, says of the 2009 Gourmet Golds, “This year’s Gourmet Golds Awards are shaping up to be some of the best yet. The products entered clearly show the diversity and innovation of our exhibitors. ” She adds, “We are also extremely excited to welcome our esteemed panel of judges to the 2009 Show.”

Please visit www.thegourmetshow.com for additional updates and more detailed information.

The Gourmet Housewares Show® is the only industry event to focus on high-end cookware, cutlery, bakeware, small electrics, gadgets, tabletop, kitchen textiles and specialty food. The Show is expected to draw 300 exhibitors and some 4,000 buyers who understand their customers’ love of food and entertaining. The Gourmet Housewares Show is held concurrently with the summer San Francisco International Gift Fair®, owned and managed by GLM, a dmg world media business, which features 800 exhibitors and 11,000 attendees.

The Gourmet Housewares Show is owned and managed by GLM, a dmg world media business. For exhibitor information, contact Marc Delman, sales manager, at GLM, 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604; email: marc_delman@glmshows.com; Tel: (914) 421-3260; Fax: (914) 948-6180. Attendee information is available by contacting GLM’s Customer Service Department at (800) 272-SHOW (7469) or (914) 421-3206. Additional information and registration is available online at www.thegourmetshow.com.