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and chopping boards to serving platters and cheese boards. “Our ‘Deco’ range, introduced recently, is


a 1920’s inspired range of sophisticated serving, sharing and dining pieces with sharply defined lines and geometric art deco style in natural wood, perfect for adding a little natural glamour to the kitchen!” said Jenny. “The beauty of hevea wood such as our


‘colonial Home’ range gives a natural light colouring, showing off the natural grain of the wood and creates lovely kitchen pieces and a different look to the dark woods on offer. The


dark rich acacia woods, rustic acacia woods, natural oak woods give our collections a wide choice for customers in terms of style and design. For example, T&G’s Tuscany range has many different styles and shapes of wood boards and table mats that add a warm, rich feel to the kitchen.”


Environmental


With sustainability at the forefront of consumers’ minds, styling the kitchen and home with natural and sustainable wood products is an ideal complement to a sustainable lifestyle.


“Caring and looking after these beautiful


natural wood items allows the lifetime and beauty of the wood to be maintained, resulting in a more cost-effective purchase and the chance to give back to the environment,” said Jenny. “Having natural wood boards, salt and pepper mills and utensils in the kitchen is another way of working with and bringing the natural world into our homes in a caring and sustainable way. “Environmental concerns are central to T&G


as our product range is still predominantly wood. Our policy is to try to ensure that all T&G natural wood products are manufactured from timbers sourced from well-managed and


food prep Tools maketh the man


Today’s consumers are looking for high quality, easy-to-maintain products which help them make better use of their skills in the kitchen. Housewares editor Bryony Andrews spoke to some key industry figures to get their take on consumer priorities for food prep products in 2022 and beyond.


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Food prep has never been more popular, as people keep on top of their busy schedules, meal prep allows free time during the week and great meals on the go for work lunches or busy evenings,” explained Phil Ellwood, managing director, Whitby & Co. Whitby & Co’s brand Opinel aims to meet the needs of busy consumers by providing more on-the-go solutions to food prep and meals. Phil continued: “Good kitchen tools to make life easier when preparing bulk meals is an


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essential. The Opinel T-Duo peeler, for example, is a handy peeler with a micro-serrated blade for peeling vegetables and an additional blade for cutting them into strips. Available with wooden or polymer dishwasher-safe handles, there are options suitable for different consumer needs.” Lorenzo a Marca, international senior sales manager EMEA at Victorinox, highlighted the importance of hygiene for food prep products. “As Covid has made us all so aware, cleaning and maintaining cleanliness is key,” he said. “The Victorinox cutting boards are dishwasher safe and sustainably made. They are crafted from paper composite and are slim yet durable, robust yet pliable and heat resistant up to 175°C/350°F.” Victorinox knives are designed with the end user in mind, whether it be home chefs or professionals. “Our ranges cover different needs and make


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sure the end consumer feels confident with their task at hand, even those that are just getting into cooking. They serve as the perfect kitchen companion with long lasting sharp blades, ergonomically designed handle and varied blade options to help tackle different chopping and slicing needs. The colour coding system helps the user identify which tool to switch to next for crafting their favourite recipes.”


sustainable forests and plantations.” T&G’s recently launched ‘Cottage Garden’


range has been inspired by traditional British blooms and the company’s respect and desire to save native flowers and insects - it includes a selection of natural wood serving and presentation boards, utensils with intricate laser detail - all made from FSC certified beech wood.


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