The Fiskars Group has announced planned changes to its two glass factories in a bid to strengthen its focus on premium and luxury products. The group will also centralise distribution operations in Finland into one location, Hämeenlinna. Changes will be made at the Rogaska factory in Slovenia, and Iittala factory in Finland – over the course of 2024-2026, Fiskars Group is investing EUR 15 million in the Rogaska glass factory, where many of luxury brand Waterford’s crystal products are manufactured. The group says the aim of the investment is to modernise the factory and improve its competiti ..read more

Rosenthal has released a new tea set along with an assortment of mugs sporting spring-like floral patterns. Regula Stüdli – one of Switzerland’s best-known textile designers – has imagined the floral designs on the decorations of the Rosenthal bone china line Brillance. And this April, Rosenthal launches a new “Tea for 2” set along with mugs boasting floral motifs, designed for those special feel-good moments. With the floral décor “Grand Air”, Rosenthal and Regula Stüdli bring the purity of nature to the table. The textile designer combines fragrant herbs such as rosemary, thyme and lavender ..read more

Richard Brendon has launched an exciting new range of glassware. The Optic Collection launched online last week, and in key retail stores and hospitality venues across the UK and North America. The collection, comprising only three shapes, is deeply inspired by a centuries-old glass-making technique believed to have originated in Germany in around 1450. “I wanted to create a design that continued the legacy of this technique whilst adding a contemporary look and feel,” says Richard Brendon, founder and designer.  Traditionally, glassblowers would blow the molten glass into a specially des ..read more

• Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle raise curtain on seven late-April events reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international platform for lifestyle products and creative businesses • The fairs gather over 2,200 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions • Eco-friendly products and services boost Hong Kong’s sustainable development credentials The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is hosting seven lifestyle products and creative trade events until 30 April. Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle opened during the weekend at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The four-day lif ..read more

Portmeirion recently launched its new Minerals collection, crafted in Portugal from once-fired 90 percent recycled materials. The palette of harmonious colours includes moonstone, rose quartz, aquamarine and amethyst, washes over the collection’s textured curves and tactile shapes that blend seamlessly together. Lisa Carroll-Archambault, global design director at Portmeirion, says: “Taking inspiration from nature, our Portmeirion Minerals collection is consciously designed using organic materials and is beautifully presented in recyclable packaging, helping to care for the world around us. “Ha ..read more

Amefa is embracing the glorious sensation of velvet with its new launch Metropole Velvet. Boasting a unique velvet finish that mimics the soft feeling of a real velvet fabric, the collection – made with 18-10 high quality stainless steel – showcases long, slender lines and a sloping handle at the bottom. Amefa’s new Metropole Velvet Amefa tells us the design is based on contemporary city architecture with a modern appearance – a visually captivating collection with a luxurious look and feel. www.amefa.com ..read more

In the run up to World Earth Day, Lifetime Brands celebrates its ongoing partnership with Earthly and its sustainability successes and goals.  “Since 1850, we’ve navigated countless challenges and we’ve grown and adapted every time. Navigating climate change is no exception,” says Claire Budgen, commercial & marketing director. Lifetime Brands x Earthly “It is our pleasure to be partnered with Earthly, supporting three climate-change-reversing, carbon-busting projects. We offset our shipping emissions through donations to these projects, protecting and regenerating precious ecosystems ..read more

Tailored for HoReCa, ID Fine has launched a new fine stoneware collection – Roots. While stoneware traditionally has faced challenges in meeting the demands of hospitality settings, Roots Fine Stoneware has undergone a transformative journey through successful research and development. ID Fine says it has “meticulously enhanced the product’s body to withstand the rigors of high-volume usage” Roots Fine Stoneware has been specifically designed for hospitality ID Fine says it has “meticulously enhanced the product’s body to withstand the rigors of high-volume usage, making it the ideal compa ..read more

As part of a new series, Tableware International takes a look at some key figures in the world of design. First up, Dr Hermann Gretsch whose designs are still being made today. We explore his lasting legacy with contributions from Robin Levien of Studio Levien and Petra Werner, senior curator and head of the department of art and cultural history of porcelain, Staatliches Museum für Porzellan. Get involved! If you would like to suggest a designer to feature in this space, please drop maireadwilmot@lemapublishing.co.uk an email ..read more

Consumers can purchase the new collection on Amazon over&back has announced the availability of its new 2024 tabletop collection for wholesale and retail purchases at the New York Tabletop Show. The collection is now showcased on the brand’s Amazon storefront, featuring complete tablescapes across various aesthetics, including modern, traditional, and coastal themes. This launch introduces new categories such as table linens, glassware, flatware, and decorative accessories, enabling over&back to provide comprehensive table-setting solutions. While the dinnerware and serveware are alrea ..read more