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Cookware Trends You Should Consider

Author: Shirley

Sep. 02, 2024

Cookware Trends You Should Consider

 

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Homeowners know their kitchen is the heart of their home and the place where family members and friends gather to talk, cook together and then share the experience of eating. While this idea isn&#;t a new one, the way the kitchen itself looks doesn&#;t stay stagnant.

Over the past several years, trends in kitchen designs have changed. Cookware trends have also evolved over time. As tastes in flooring, appliances and cabinet styles and colors have evolved over time, so have preferences in cookware trends.

Now, we&#;re seeing cookware drawing influence from various sources, including the current Pantone Color of the Year, as well as specific types of looks and finishes. Other sources of inspiration for cookware trends include elements found in nature and whether cookware is comfortable an easy to use.

Trendy Cookware Colors Draw Inspiration from Multiple Sources

Attractively-colored cookware makes meal preparation a much more pleasant task. At one time, pot and pan lids and handles were only available in basic black. Now, consumers have much more variety to choose from, making cookware more of a kitchen accessory than for previous generations. The colors that find their way into a cookware color trend can come from a number of sources. Let&#;s look at where recent cookware trends have found inspiration. All of these sources come together to create wonderful trends that create plenty of choices for consumers in the market for cookware right now.

Pantone Color of the Year

One place that has inspired cookware colors has been the Pantone Color of the Year. The Pantone Color System is the most significant color matching system used worldwide. First developed in to solve the complicated problem of matching colors in the printing industry, Pantone&#;s color catalogue became the easiest and most convenient way to match specific colors and tones. Each one was given a number, making &#;getting on the same page&#; when talking about colors much easier and more convenient for the print, textile, paint and plastics industries.

The Pantone Color Institute began selecting a specific Pantone Color of the Year in . The Color is in December each year and is used as a concept for marketing and branding across multiple industries, including cookware.

The Pantone Color of the Year for is called &#;Living Coral.&#; This shade is described as &#;an animating coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.&#; This shade was selected to represent a number of themes, including energy, a sense of playfulness, a need for optimism and the desire to connect with nature.

F.B.M. just released Pantone Color handles which really look amazing in this Living Coral tone! You can decide to match it with a same color cookware or make it a contrast with a plain non-stick pan, but the handle effect is totally surprising, warm, young and eye catching, the consumers won&#;t just pass by.

The Living Coral Handles can come in soft touch, glossy or matte effect and it can be applied to any handle, side handle and knob design that you like.

Metallic Effect

  • Copper, with its warm finish, is a very popular trend in cookware at present. Its reddish-brown color is being featured on all types of kitchen decor, such as sinks, faucets and light fixtures. Some homeowners are even going so far as to incorporate this look into their countertops!
  • Silver & steel tones are always seen as a design and practical choice for home accessories. Homeowners who want to complete a modern kitchen design may choose this material for their countertops, due to its nonporous nature and antibacterial properties.

As a cookware color trend, metals are always a popular choice for consumers. They are considered a classic, no matter what the current taste in kitchen decor happens to be. F.B.M. offers an extensive selection of handles and knobs fashioned in various attractive combinations of metallic colors as well as with stainless steel or chromed insert.

Matte Finishes

If you want to discuss the latest cookware color trend, you also need to consider what types of finishes are popular. Today&#;s homeowners are looking for finishes that remind them of the natural environment. High-gloss finishes on surfaces that require a lot of upkeep are giving way to more matte finishes, since they don&#;t tend to be as high maintenance. When a homeowner is spending less time on home maintenance, there is more time for family, friends and relaxation.

Ultra-matte finishes will continue to be a leading trend in pot and pan handles. Black and white are always popular choices for consumers who want a classic look and feel to their cookware. Tones in the coral, copper and red families tie in very nicely with the overall theme of making cooking a warm, fun activity. The matte finish keeps the color in check and doesn&#;t scream &#;Look at me!&#; in the same way that a shiny version would. This is one cookware color trend we think consumers will appreciate.

Natural Look Popular for Materials

1- Stone Finish Offered in Several Effects

One of the cookware trends that proves that some things never go out of style is the popularity of stone finishes. This look fits perfectly with the current popularity of incorporating natural elements into the indoors. Having pots and pan handles with the look of natural stone is an unexpected and thoroughly creative way to incorporate this idea into the kitchen.

If you&#;re interested in exploring the idea of a stone finish for either a new line of cookware or updating a line you currently carry, F.B.M.&#;s team of experts can help you find the right solution for your market as well as your budget. Whether you are looking for handles that can match with the internal stone coating of your cookware or you are looking to a more effective marble style handle, F.B.M. can help.

2- Warm up to a Wood Finish

Designers know that using a wood finish is an easy way to bring nature into an indoor space. They can use various materials to incorporate the appearance of various types of wood, including domestic and exotic ones. Depending on the type of finish selected, wood can be part of a rustic, homey theme or a highly sophisticated one.

Are you considering a wood finish for your next line of cookware? F.B.M. will provide assistance to find the exact type of wood finish to complement your pots and pans. You know you wouldn&#;t want to pair an exotic wood handle with a budget-friendly line of cookware. At the same time, you also don&#;t want a wooden handle with a rustic look placed on a high-end line or product. They simply wouldn&#;t work well together. F.B.M. has several different wood style you can apply on various handles design up to your preferences.

Superior Silicon Finish Means No Sacrificing Soft Texture for Quality and bright colors

Silicones are specialized, high performance and they are used in thousands of products to make them resistant to both high and low temperatures. Silicones are moisture-resistant, flexible and perform well when exposed to other chemicals. Products made using this material are easy to use, highly durable and visually pleasing.

F.B.M. knows that consumers don&#;t want to give up texture for quality when it comes to their pot and pan handles. Thanks to high-quality silicone, they don&#;t have to make that choice. This is one of the cookware trends that is probably not going to go away anytime soon. There will always be a market for high-quality silicone handles that are soft to the touch and have bright original colors, and F.B.M.&#;s manufacturing process includes moulding the silicone over thermosetting compound to give you un unmatchable result for the the contrast of the two chromatic effects coming from the two different materials perfectly matching together.

Functionality and Ergonomics Important Factors to Consumers

1- Functionality  Trend for the Heart of the Home

One should never forget that a kitchen is the heart of a home. It&#;s a place where a lot of activity occurs on a daily basis. It&#;s important to ensure that the kitchen evokes a warm, inviting atmosphere while remaining functional. It&#;s a place for making memories that revolve around talking, sharing ideas, preparing and eating food.

At F.B.M., we understand that today&#;s consumers, especially Millennials, have times where they want to make meal preparation an experience. They enjoy all aspects of cooking, and they want to use the best ingredients they can afford to make a meal a thing of beauty. To that end, the cookware they use must be highly functional. When an enthusiastic amateur chef is busy creating, they don&#;t have time to worry about the quality of the pots and pans &#; or their handles.

2- Multi-functionality Appeals to Modern Consumers

Multi-functionality is something that definitely appeals to modern consumers. They are looking for items they can use that will make cooking an easier process. Many people in the Millennial Generation have grown up watching cooking shows on television, and have been wooed with the idea that cooking is relatively easy and a relaxing pastime. TV chefs have access to the best kitchen equipment, which makes viewers want to have similar items in their homes, including ones that can perform more than one function.

F.B.M. is aware that Millennials are the Masterchef generation. They can recognize a quality product when they see one. They know whether a particular product will be useful in the kitchen and whether it will perform well or not. We take great care to this target group and try to develop handles that can satisfy them and help them enjoy their kitchen product and the moment while they use it.

 

3- Ergonomics: an Important Consideration for Handles

With consumers spending more time preparing meals at home, ergonomics become an important factor when choosing cookware. No one wants to use a set of pots and pans with handles that don&#;t feel comfortable to use on a regular basis. If the handles don&#;t feel comfortable enough for daily use, the cookware is going to be relegated to the back of the cupboard. Eventually, it will be given away or thrown out, with the consumer vowing never to buy that brand again.

F.B.M. is dedicated to providing ergonomic considerations to provide the maximum level of comfort during cooking. Our products are developed to protect users from burns and with a view toward safety in a broad sense. We want consumers to buy our brand with confidence.


F.B.M. is with you Every Step of the Way

F.B.M. is ready to partner with you from start to finish on your next project. We can offer you an exciting catalogue of more than 100 items to choose from, as well as consultation and design services if you would like to discuss a custom solution based on your individual needs. We track cookware trends to keep a finger on the pulse of what the market is interested in so that we can bring exciting and relevant solutions to our clients.

In fact, we&#;ll be sharing what we&#;ve seen at the latest trade fairs soon. You can look forward to reading about the latest cookware color trend, news and more!

If you have questions about a particular cookware color trend, either locally or in a market on the other side of the world, just ask. With multiple locations, we will be able to advise you about what is popular in markets near and far.

F.B.M. has been in the cookware accessories business for more than 50 years. We&#;re very proud of the relationships we&#;ve built and the clients we&#;ve been able to serve. Kindly contact us by or to arrange your personal consultation.

Stahl Cookware Sizing Guide

Whether you are making a spicy curry or a flavorful soup, the right cookware can go a long way in the turning your culinary vision into reality. 

Confused about which type and size of cookware you need?

This guide can help you deciding the right buy according to your needs.

A frying pan is a versatile type of cookware that can be used for a number of preparations. Stahl frying pans come in two types - non-coated triply stainless steel and hybrid coated triply stainless steel. The Artisan Triply Frypan is a classic frypan that is ideal for those who are looking for non-coated cookware. The Artisan Hybrid Triply Frypan boasts of the best coating in the world and is bound by a HexaRidge pattern that ensures that the coating doesn't chip. Use a frypan when you want make shallow fried delicacies like patties, stir-fried dishes, pancakes, crepes, eggs and healthy veggie chilla.  

When it comes to frypan sizes, here's a quick guide to help you choose :

1. 16 cm frypan : This is perfect for cooking small, single portions. It would best suit a single person household. It's capacity is 600 ml.

2. 18 cm frypan : This frypan is ideal for one to two people homes. It can hold upto 900 ml at full capacity. 

3. 20 cm frypan : Are you a small family of 2 to 3 people? Choose a 20 cm frypan for your kitchen. It can cook enough for a small family. It holds upto ml.

4. 22 cm frypan: The 22 cm frypan is suited for a family of 4 to 5 people. If you'd like to make enough for the whole family at one time, we recommend this size. To it's full capacity, it can hold ml. 

5. 24 cm Frypan : Are you someone who's portions are a big as their love for food? This big kitchen frypan is for you. It is best for a family of 6 to 7 people. It can hold upto ml.

Saucepan Sizes

A good saucepan can have a big effect on the taste of your favorite beverage, be it chai or coffee. It is the key to getting that sauce or curry right and can make or break that delicious jam or homemade marmalade.  Stahl saucepans are special because of their beautiful build and heat efficiency. The handles on the cookware are specially designed to ensure ergonomic use. 

The outer layer of the saucepans is made in the highest grade of stainless steel (SS304) and they are completely non-toxic, lead free and leach proof. The Artisan series saucepan come in 3 sizes and the Mikro series saucepans come in two small sizes. 

Use a saucepan when you want to make tea, coffee, soups, stews, curries, sauces etc.

 

1. 14 cm saucepan:  This saucepan holds 1 liter or ml of liquid. Do remember though that this is it's full capacity (filled to the brim), which is different than usable capacity. Typically you can use 70% of the full capacity while cooking. 

2. 16 cm saucepan: This saucepan is ideal when cooking for a group of 2 to 3 people. At it's full capacity, it holds ml liquid. 

3. 18 cm saucepan: This saucepan is suited for a family of 3-4 people. It can make upto 6-7 cups of chai easily. It holds upto 2 liter or ml of liquid.

4. Mikro 10 cm saucepan : The Mikro saucepan is good for single portions only. It holds upto 450 ml of liquid. It is great to cook , bake and serve in.

5. Mikro 8 cm saucepan : The Mikro 8 cm saucepan has a full capacity of 270 ml liquid. 

Saucepot Sizes

Stahl Saucepot or casserole is a stunner! It is what you would call a beauty with brains. It is versatile in it's utility and looks beautiful on the dining table too. It comes in 8 sizes in which you can cook anything from dum biryani to one pot pasta. Stahl saucepots come with custom made handles that stay cool due to their heat proof inserts. Like every other piece of Stahl cookware, they are made with the finest quality of triply stainless steel. 

Use a Casserole to make rice delicacies, pasta, sauces, meat curries etc.

1. 14 cm Casserole: The 14 cm Casserole makes enough to serve one to two people. At it's full capacity, it can hold 1 liter or ml of liquid. 

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2. 16 cm Casserole : The 16 cm Casserole suits well for a family of 2 to 3 people. It can hold upto ml till it's brim. Buy this if you usually cook for upto three adults at home.

3. 18 cm Casserole : The 18 cm Casserole is best for a family of four. It can hold upto 2 liter or ml liquid in it. 

4. 20 cm Casserole : The 20 cm Casserole is ideal if you are a family of 5 people. It can hold upto ml or 2.8 liter at it's full capacity. This is also one of the most popular sizes of the saucepot.

5. 22 cm Casserole : The 22 cm Casserole is great if you're cooking for upto 7 people. Ideal for hearty one-dish meal preparations like biryani, this can also make enough curry for family and guests. It can hold ml of liquid when filled to the brim.

6. 24 cm Casserole : Use the 24 cm Casserole if you're cooking for upto 10 people. It can hold ml of liquid or more specifically, 5.1 liters.

7. 28 cm Casserole: The 28 cm casserole is great if you're cooking for a home party of 12-14 people. It can hold a whopping 7 liter or ml of liquid when filled to capacity. 

Kadhai & Deep Frypan Sizes

Stahl Kadhai has set a benchmark in intuitive design and efficiency. It is designed with features like stay cool handles that are custom made for ergonomic efficiency. The kadhai comes with a stainless steel lid that is easy to clean and maintain, unlike a glass lid that can lodge food in corners, breeding bacteria.

Use a kadhai for cooking myriad dishes for your family - from gravies to veggies to lentils and desserts too. There's absolutely nothing a good kadhai cannot achieve.

Stahl Artisan Deep Frypan is designed as a wok with handles, making it easy to toss, stir and deep fry. It comes with specially built handles that are easy to hold due their ergonomic grip. It comes in 3 sizes.

The Tasla kadhai is designed without handles for easy stacking and saving space. It does everything that the classic Stahl kadhai is designed to do, while saving storage space. 

The Round Bottom kadhai is a new addition for ease of frying and handling more quantities in the same size. 

The Artisan Hybrid kadhai comes with the high tech HexaRidge coating that is designed to be stick resistant and chip-free. 

1. 16 cm Kadhai : The 16 cm kadhai is great to make small portions of vegetables, lentils etc. It is good for cooking for 1 to 2 people. At it's full capacity, it can hold 800 ml. 

2. 18 cm Kadhai : The 18 cm Stahl kadhai is designed to cook for 2 to 3 people. If you are family that cooks different varieties everyday, this might be a good pick for you. It can hold ml liquid to its brim.

3. 20 cm Kadhai : The 20 cm kadhai is perfect to cook for 3 to 4 people. It can hold upto ml liquid.  

4. 22 cm Kadhai : The 22 cm kadhai is an ideal fit for 4 to 5 people. It can hold upto ml liquid when filled to the brim. 

5. 24 cm Kadhai : If you're a family of 5 to 6 people or like to make big portions, this is a good size for you. It holds upto ml of liquid when filled to the top. 

6. 26 cm Kadhai : This kadhai cooks enough for 6 to 7 people. It is multipurpose and can be used to make vegetables, lentils and stir fries too. It can hold ml liquid.

7. 28 cm Kadhai : This kadhai is suited for cooking for 8 to 9 people. It can hold upto ml liquid in its full capacity.  

8. 30 cm Kadhai: This kadhai is that big size you need when you're cooking for guests, It can easily cook enough for 9 to 10 people and holds ml of liquid.

9. 34 cm Kadhai : This is the one of the biggest sizes of kadhai in the Stahl product list. It is enough for 12 to 15 people. It holds upto ml of liquid. 

10. 40 cm Kadhai: This size of kadhai is what you'd need if you're cooking in big quantities, say for upto 20 people. It can hold 12.8 liters of liquid when full to the brim.

11. 20 cm Deep Frypan : The 20 cm Deep Frypan is suitable for a family of three. It can hold upto ml of liquid. 

12. 22 cm Deep Frypan: The 22 cm Deep Frypan can cook enough for 3 to 4 people. It can hold upto 2 liters of liquid when filled to capacity.

13. 26 cm Deep Frypan : The 26 cm Deep Frypan holds upto ml of liquid and cooks for upto 6 people. Choose this size and shape if you like to experiment with cooking techniques.

Tawa Sizes

Stahl Artisan Hybrid Tawa comes in 3 sizes. The Hybrid tawa boasts of the world's best coating that is designed in a fashion where it is chip-proof and metal spoon friendly. Make delicious dosas, flavorful parathas, pancakes and more on this gorgeous tawa.

1. 28 cm Tawa : This size is perfect if you are using the tawa to make parathas, chilla, omelets that are typically not big in size. It can also make small dosas and utappams well. 

2. 30 cm Tawa : This size of Tawa would make for a good mid sized tawa that doesn't need a lot of space to store yet makes medium sized parathas, pancakes, chillas etc.

3. 32 cm Tawa: This size of Tawa is great if you like your dosas and omelets big and your parathas hearty. 

Pressure Cooker Sizes

Stahl Xpress Cooker is India's first triply pressure cooker. It is the fastest pressure cooker in the market and is checked in 18 different ways before it reaches you. The cooker is tested at 6 times the pressure that it is built to handle. Besides this, it boasts of high quality bakelite handles that are fixed in a way that it is almost impossible to break them.

Wondering which size and shape of the pressure cooker would suit you best? That depends solely on how you plan to use the pressure cooker. 

Do you like to cook with inserts? Would you prefer to sauté and pressure cook in the same pan? What do you use the pressure cooker mostly for? These are some of the questions that you need to ask yourself before you decide the shape and size of the pressure cooker.

Stahl Xpress Cookers come in 7 sizes. There are three shapes of Stahl pressure cookers - baby, broad and pan. As the name suggests, baby Xpress Cooker is a small pressure cooker, broad type is tall and broad and the pan comes in the shape of a pan. 

 

1. 1 liter baby Xpress Cooker : It is great when cooking for 1 person or if you are a new mother introducing solids to your toddler. It holds upto 1 liter or ml of liquid when filled to capacity.

2. 3.5 liter Pan Xpress Cooker: This size is a good choice when you would like to sauté and cook for 2 to 3 people. It holds ml of liquid.

3. 4 liter Pan Xpress Cooker : Use this cooker to cook enough for 4 people. It's pan size is great for tadka and stir frying vegetables and meat. It can hold upto ml of liquid.

4. 2.5 liter Broad Xpress Cooker: The 2.5 liter Broad Xpress Cooker is suited for 2 persons.It can hold upto ml of liquid.

5. 3 Liter Broad Xpress Cooker: The 3 liter Broad Xpress Cooker is the perfect size for a family of 3 people. It can hold upto ml of liquid.

6. 5 liter Broad Xpress Cooker: The 5 liter broad Xpress Cooker is the fastest moving size in Stahl pressure cookers. It is best for you if you like to use one or two compartments within the cooker to pressure cook more than one thing. It can hold upto ml of liquid

7. 6 Liter Broad Xpress Cooker : The 6 Liter size in the Broad size is suited for a family of upto 8 people. It can hold upto ml liquid.

Tope Sizes

A tope or a patila has traditionally been a must have in any Indian kitchen. It can be used to heat liquids, make tea or coffee, jams or marmalades, curries, soups or stews. 

Stahl Topes are made of the finest quality triply. Apart from being extremely durable, they are also oven safe and can be washed in the dishwasher.  They are available in 6 sizes

1. 14 cm Tope : The 14 cm tope is good when cooking for a group of 1 to 2 people. It can hold ml in full capacity. 

2. 16 cm Tope : The 16 cm tope is suited for cooking for upto 3 people. At its full capacity, it holds upto ml liquid. 

3. 18 cm Tope : The 18 cm tope is suited for cooking for upto 4 people. It can fit upto 10 glasses of liquid or ml capacity.

4. 20 cm Tope : The 20 cm tope is great for cooking for upto 5 people. It can fit about ml liquid capacity.   

5. 22 cm Tope : The 22 cm tope is great for cooking for upto 7 people. It can fit about ml liquid. 

6. 24 cm Tope: The 24 cm tope holds upto ml of liquid which will be perfect for a group of 10 people. 

7. 28 cm Tope: The 28 cm tope holds upto ml of liquid which would be ideal for a group of upto 14 people.

8. 32 cm Tope: The 32 cm tope holds upto 12 liters or ml of liquid which can be good enough for a group of 20. 

 

 

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