by Mike Duff | Mar 4, 2025 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2025
New realities in reaching consumers, action regarding chemicals including PFAS, lead and cadmium and product development were topics driving the sessions at the Inspiration Theater during day two of The Inspired Home Show. Kait Stephens, CEO of Brij and Gina Lombardo,...
by Peter Giannetti | Jan 15, 2025 | Cookware, Featured News, Home + Housewares, Kitchenware
The Cookware Sustainability Alliance, a cookware industry advocacy group, has sued the state of Minnesota seeking to block the ban of cookware made with fluoropolymer nonstick coatings. The ban is part of a Minnesota law that went into effect on January 1, 2025,...
by Peter Giannetti | Jul 30, 2024 | Bakeware, Cookware, Home + Housewares, Kitchenware, Trade Shows & Associations
The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance (CBA), during its recent Mid-Year Committees in Action Update meeting, highlighted initiatives and future plans aimed at advancing industry standards, sustainability efforts and legislative engagement. The CBA Engagement Committee...
by Peter Giannetti | May 31, 2024 | Bakeware, Cookware, Featured News, Home + Housewares, Kitchenware
The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance (CBA) announced a new regulatory agency outreach program as part of its effort to help its members navigate state legislation regarding PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) chemicals used in the production of certain...
by Peter Giannetti | Apr 8, 2024 | Bakeware, Cookware, Featured News, Kitchenware
Fran Groesbeck, managing director of the Cookware and Bakeware Alliance, said during the recent Inspired Home Show that PFAS regulation remains a key, fast-moving issue for the housewares industry. Groesbeck (pictured above left) moderated a panel discussion in the...
