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 of entering…
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 outlines the organization’s mission to…
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. Since 2019,…
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 networking…
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 April 26-28, 2023, in…
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 Administrative…
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, and Scott Nesson, Director…
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 legislation and how it’s affecting the cookware…
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 development of their…
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 content to significant visual esthetic enhancements.