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Diversifying Your Supply Chain with Viable Nearshoring Options: A Conversation with David Trigiani of Ekco Brands, LLC

Diversifying Your Supply Chain with Viable Nearshoring Options: A Conversation with David Trigiani of Ekco Brands, LLC

Host, Fran Groesbeck has a conversation with David Trigiani, Managing Director of Ekco Brands LLC, who shares his insights on introducing a new brand to the US market. David talks about the challenges...Read More

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Cookware & Bakeware Alliance Announces New Strategic Plan for 2023-2027

Bradley Beach, NJ, Release: May 31, 2023. For Immediate Release. The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance (CBA) announced its new strategic plan during its Spring Member Meeting in April. The plan outline...Read More

Cooking Up Tradition: A Look Inside the Legacy of Lodge Cast Iron with Mike Otterman

Cooking Up Tradition: A Look Inside the Legacy of Lodge Cast Iron with Mike Otterman

Mike Otterman, the CEO of Lodge Cast Iron and host Fran Groesbeck discussed the history of Lodge Cast Iron and their contributions to the industry, such as adding seasoning to cast iron cookware. Sinc...Read More

The Benefits of Attending a CBA Member Meeting

The Benefits of Attending a CBA Member Meeting

As a member of the CBA, you may be wondering if attending a member meeting is worth your time and resources. The answer is yes! Attending a member meeting can provide numerous benefits, from networkin...Read More

Cookware & Bakeware Alliance Announces 101st Annual Spring Member Meeting

Cookware & Bakeware Alliance Announces 101st Annual Spring Member Meeting

Bradley Beach, NJ, Release: March 22, 2023. For Immediate Release. The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance (CBA) is pleased to announce its 101st Annual Spring Member Meeting, which will take place from ...Read More

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CBA Was Well Represented at 2023 Inspired Home Show

The CBA booth at the Inspired Home Show in Chicago from March 4-7, 2023 served as the hub for member connections and a resource for those interested in membership. Managing Director Fran Groesbeck and...Read More

The Importance of the "Trust But Verify" Philosophy with SGS Testing Labs

The Importance of the “Trust But Verify” Philosophy with SGS Testing Labs

In this Stronger Together episode of What’s Cooking with the CBA, we highlight SGS Testing Labs. Host Fran Groesbeck is joined by Melanie Schubert, Senior Technical Manager, Piyush Shah, Lab Manager, ...Read More

Cookware and Bakeware Alliance Scheduled to Lead Panel Discussion about PFAS at Inspired Home Show

Press Release:Bradley Beach, NJ, Release: February 22, 2023. For Immediate Release. The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance (CBA) today announced they will be facilitating the panel discussion about PFAS l...Read More

Creating Joyful Moments with Widgeteer

Bill and Nancy McHenry from Widgeteer join host, Fran Groesbeck, in this edition of What’s Cooking with the CBA. They discuss the challenges and rewards are operating as a family business, the develop...Read More

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Cookware & Bakeware Alliance PFAS Education Available for Public

The CMA Engineering Standards have been a long-standing guide for so many manufacturers and developers for generations. The latest version (September 2021) includes several important updates from new ...Read More

Newell Brands Innovation Pushes the Bakeware Technology Envelope

Newell Brands Innovation Pushes the Cookware & Bakeware Technology Envelope

In this episode of What’s Cooking with the CBA, host Fran Groesbeck has a conversation with Kris Malkoski, CEO, of Home Solutions and Writing at Newell Brands. You may not be familiar with the name “N...Read More

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Updated CBA Engineering Standards for Cookware and Bakeware Features NEW Cast Iron Finishes Chapter

The CMA Engineering Standards have been a long-standing guide for so many manufacturers and developers for generations. The latest version (September 2021) includes several important updates from new ...Read More