Dinnerware

The International Housewares Association’s Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design honor exhibitors’ latest creations and cutting-edge innovations with award recognition, distinguishing five finalists in 14 categories. This gallery showcases the finalists in Cookware + Bakeware, Kitchenware and Tabletop.

Zafferano America, a manufacturer of cordless lighting, handmade tableware and colored glassware, has promoted Chris Collins to executive vice president of sales and Neil Fleisher to vice president of sales for the company’s lighting division.

Understanding how emerging lifestyle trends can direct the tabletop market is key to getting ahead of change and maximizing opportunity in the sector, tabletop experts said during a presentation at the recent Inspired Home Show as part of the show’s Inspiration Theater education program.