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Zyliss Susi 4 Garlic Press Wins 2026 IHA Design Award: What Home Cooks Need to Know

Swiss kitchenware brand Zyliss has released the Susi 4, a significant redesign of a garlic press that has been in home kitchens since 1948. The new model won the 2026 IHA Global Innovation Award for Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery — one of only 12 product design honors presented this year at the Inspired Home Show in Chicago. Its most notable update: a PFAS-free non-stick coating applied to a category that rarely gets that level of scrutiny.

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Made In Cookware Enters Williams Sonoma with Premium Tennessee Cast Iron

Made In Cookware, the Austin-based DTC brand founded in 2017, announced on May 11, 2026 that it is expanding into national retail through a partnership with Williams Sonoma — its first major brick-and-mortar presence. The launch is paired with the debut of a new cast iron collection manufactured in Tennessee using a 16-step process that the company says produces a significantly smoother, lighter pan than the current category standard.

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CPSC Cracks Down on Fake Safety Labels on Imported Kitchen Appliances

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission launched a national enforcement initiative in early May 2026 targeting counterfeit safety certification marks on imported consumer products. For home cooks who regularly buy budget kitchen appliances online, the crackdown signals a long-overdue reckoning with a problem that puts real households at risk.

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GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker Expands Lineup With Two New Colors

GE Profile announced on May 6, 2026, that it is expanding its Opal Nugget Ice Maker lineup with two new finishes: Rose Quartz and Chocolate Quartz. The update extends an already broad color portfolio and reinforces the brand's strategy of marketing the Opal as a countertop appliance with the aesthetic appeal of a decor piece.

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Dollar General Launches simmer & stir, Its First Private-Label Kitchen Brand

Dollar General officially unveiled simmer & stir on May 5, 2026 — a new private-label kitchen accessories brand carrying nearly 30 products, all priced at $12 or under. The line hit shelves in approximately 16,000 stores nationwide on May 11 and is exclusive to Dollar General locations. It's a direct play at the tens of millions of home cooks who don't live near a Target, Williams-Sonoma, or a HomeGoods and rely on Dollar General as their primary housewares stop.

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Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Food Jars and Bottles: What Home Cooks Need to Know

Thermos LLC, working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has recalled approximately 8.2 million Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Bottles after reports of stoppers forcefully ejecting upon opening. The defect has caused 27 documented injuries — including three cases of permanent vision loss. If you own a Thermos food jar or insulated bottle purchased before July 2024, you may have a recalled product.

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Anolon Launches EverLast Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Line, Expanding Beyond Nonstick

On April 28, 2026, Anolon — a brand long associated with nonstick cookware — announced the EverLast™ Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel collection, its entry into the uncoated stainless steel market. The line targets home cooks looking for a PFAS-free, chemically inert surface with full-bonded construction and a mid-to-premium price point, available through Macy's and Anolon.com.

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Cuisinart Launches FlavorBoost Electric Grill and FastFreeze Max Ice Cream Maker for Summer 2026

Cuisinart has announced two new appliances aimed squarely at summer entertaining: the FlavorBoost 8-in-1 Outdoor Electric Grill and the FastFreeze Max Ice Cream Maker. Both products are now available at major US retailers, with prices set at $379.99 and $149.95 respectively. The launches extend Cuisinart's push into powered outdoor cooking and countertop frozen-dessert making ahead of the peak summer season.