News

11/11/11 - Rachel just returned from the International Foodservice Editorial Council Conference in Washington D.C. As part of the conference, Rachel was privileged to meet with Chef Jose Andres in his new restaurant America Eats, which showcases American history through native ingredients accompanied by recipes and stories from the National Archives. Rachel also had the opportunity to interact with over 25 of the industry’s top editors during office hours. The office hours portion of the conference is always a highlight and a great way to kindle new relationships.

 

For information on the  International Foodservice Editorial Council, visit the IFEC home page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

09/20/11 - Levaqua, maker of digital showerheads, has joined the RLA client list. Based in Cresskill, New Jersey, Levaqua is a new company, founded in 2009 by a global team with decades of experience in the home environment industry. Their digital showerheads are the first of their kind; with one touch on demand spray, spa, and timer settings. We are very excited to be working with such an innovator and pioneer in the industry.

 

 

 

 

 

       

07/28/11 - RLA has begun working with three exciting new clients over the past several months.  Vinturi, Inc., Maxwell & Williams and The Fulham Group have all joined our portfolio, and we've already been doing some very exciting work with them.  Vinturi, Inc. is widely known for pioneering the first wine aerator of its kind in 2007, and has since evolved into an industry leader with a diversified collection of wine accessories.  Maxwell & Williams Designer Homewares is an Australian housewares and tabletop client that we launched at market in April 2011; the company's many lines of eclectic and beautiful table- and barware will debut at retail in September.  Lastly, The Fulham Group is the exclusive licensee for Cuisinart outdoor grilling products, as well as the manufacturer of proprietary brands, Ambia Home Comfort Products, Grill Dozer grill-cleaning steam brushes and S'More to Love indoor s'more makers.

 

RLA is thrilled to be working with these new clients, and we look forward to partnering with each of them going forward.  Check back to our News page periodically to find out what exciting things all of our clients are doing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

01/19/11 - Rachel recently attended the International Housewares Association's 2011 Media Preview in New York City. About 60 members of the press, along with a wide range of outstanding housewares manufacturers, converged in Manhattan for an inside look at new products that will be formally debuting at this year's Housewares Show (March 3 - 6 in Chicago). Rachel accompanied Snapware's Carla Hunter to the media preview, demonstrating three exciting new product lines that will be revealed to the public in the second half of 2011.

 

For information on the upcoming International Home and Housewares Show, visit the IHA home page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4/21/10 - New FDA regulations on menu labeling and salt content represent only a small portion of the challenges currently impacting the casual dining sector, and was just one of the topics discussed in a recent FOX Business interview with RLA client Samuel Borgese, President and CEO of CB Holding Corp. (the parent company of Charlie Brown's Steakhouse, Bugaboo Creek Steak House and The Office Beer Bar & Grill).  Rachel was on hand to prep Mr. Borgese for his interview with FOX Business anchor Cheryl Casone, regarding what CB Holding Corp. has done to address the repercussions of FDA regulations, the effect the current economic climate has had on the restaurant business and how the company is reclaiming its classic steakhouse heritage. 

 

After recently introducing new menus at all Charlie Brown's locations, the restaurant has seen comp sales rise consistently for the past few months. As the economy improves and consumers continue to recognize CB Holding Corp.'s efforts to improve the Charlie Brown's brand, this is a trend that is expected to continue.  Ms. Casone went on to discuss the future of the casual dining sector with Mr. Borgese, who said he expects significant recovery in the industry within six to twelve months.  Click on the image above to view the segment on FOXBusiness.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4/2/10 - Rachel recently attended Propel Media Events' Green Products Expo at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. About 300 press members and green enthusiasts gathered to catch a glimpse of the latest healthy living and enviornmentally-friendly products. These included home, food, cleaning, lifestyle, beauty and electronic items. Among the new products on display were Cuisinart's new CleanWater® Countertop Filtration System, which provides cleaner, healthier-tasting water while eliminating the need for plastic water bottles and the GreenGourmet™ Electric Skillet, which was developed using manufacturing techniques that reduce harmful carbon emissions by consuming less energy.

 

Mark your calendars for Propel Media Events' next media event, the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide Show on May 19th in New York City.

 

 

 

 

 

Visit us often to see what's new and exciting at Rachel Litner Associates!

 

"The preparation of good food is merely another expression of art, one of the joys of civilized living."
- Dione Lucas