5 trendy products from the International Housewares Show 2020

Windy City LIVE
Friday, March 13, 2020
5 trendy products from the Chicago Housewares Show 2020
After the 2020 International Housewares Show in Chicago was canceled due to Coronavirus concerns, they brought the best of the show to Windy City LIVE's studio.

Sadly the Inspired Home Show was canceled this year in accordance with CDC guidelines about the Coronavirus pandemic. But Leana Salamah brought the best of the show to our show for you!

Every year, the International Housewares Association comes out with a report of the key trends in houseware for the upcoming year. This year has 5 key product trends:

- TIME - Products that reduce or eliminate steps in the cooking process.

- SPACE - Products that save space.

- EXPERIENCE - Products that create sharable experiences... or products that recreate out-of-home experiences in your home.

- WELLNESS - Products that make you feel like you're in a healthy environment in mind, body, and spirit.

- RESPONSIBILITY - Products that replace disposable items or extend the life of other products.

Product 1 - Time Saver - Brewdini Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Reduces the cold brew brewing produces that normally takes 12 to 24 hours down to as little as just two minutes. Vacuum technology turbo-charges the brewing process. Brews up to 5 cups and dispenses into carafe.

Company: Gourmia

Availability: $174.99

Product 2 - Space Saver - Bialetti Lock & Strain Multipot

Does the work of several pots and a colander. Suitable for all types of stoves including induction. Oval shape fits longer pastas. Twist and lock lid for easy straining.

Company: Bradshaw Home - Bialetti

Price: $99.99

Product 3 - Experience - Bar Backpack

Everything you need in portable bar. Insulated, padded tote holds up to 3 large bottles. Front main pouch features a removable 16-tool bar tools organizer, essential for making the most elaborate of cocktails. Side pockets fit a small cheese board (knife included with tools). This cool gray and black design is made of waxed cotton canvas.

Company: Picnic Time Family of Brands

Price: $241.95

https://www.picnictime.com/product/bar-backpack-greyblack/

Product 4 - Wellness - Betty Bossi Veggie Sheet Slicer

Transforms zucchini, potatoes, beets and more into paper-thin sheets with minimal effort. Designed to make it easy to reinterpret classic daily dishes into low-carb entrees or crunchy colorful chips. Comes with recipes.

Company: Betty Bossi AG

Price: $39.99 SRP

Product 5 - Responsibility - Artovida Reusable Lunch Tote & Snack Bags

We have an environmental responsibility to reduce our consumption, but we also have a social responsibility to support products that give back. Artovida partners with artists around the world and products help support various global causes.

Company: Artovida

Availability/Price: Lunch Totes - $24.95, Snack/Sandwich Bags, $26.95