Hampton Skandia Launches a Unique Multi-Use Set

April 15, 2011 - PRLog -- New York, NY February 2011 – Hampton, a leader in innovative flatware, cutlery, barware and kitchen solutions, introduces the Skandia 9-piece multi-use set with 5 symbol-coded stainless steel knives and 3 color-coded polypropylene cutting boards. The knives are etched with symbols for proper usage: Chef, Bread, Utility, Paring and Citrus. The cutting boards are coded in color: Red for meats, Green for vegetables and Blue for cooked foods, breads, etc. Both the knives and cutting boards are stored in a clever metallic accented stand that keeps them organized and convenient.

“With fashion-forward color and symbol coding, we’ve taken the guesswork out of maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment,” states Suso Balanza, Vice President of Sales for Hampton. “Our new Skandia multi-use collection offers an innovative and stylish approach to healthy living.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people suffer from food borne illnesses each year. Many of these illnesses can be prevented by taking steps at home like frequent hand washing. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) advises, "When handling foods, it is important to Be Smart, Keep Foods Apart — Don't Cross-Contaminate. By following these simple steps, one can prevent cross-contamination and reduce the risk of food borne illness:
-   Always use a clean cutting board.
-   If possible, use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate one for raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
-   Once cutting boards become excessively worn or develop hard-to-clean grooves, you should replace them."

Details
The new 9-piece Skandia multi-use set includes:
-   6” Chef knife
-   6” Bread knife
-   5” Utility knife (serrated)
-   5” Citrus knife
-   3.5” Parer knife
-   Counter block
-   3 cutting boards

Suggested retail price $79.99 – to be available in the 3rd quarter nationally in department stores, club stores and other fine specialty stores.

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About Hampton
Hampton exploded on to the Housewares and Tabletop industry scene in the early 1990’s with an innovative vision for its time: to offer extraordinary fashion and quality at accessible prices. Fueled by the passion and creativity of founder Felix Amar, Hampton quickly built a strong following in flatware, cutlery, barware and kitchen tools. Today, Hampton continues to lead the industry with an incomparable array of beautiful flatware and signature cutlery options, melding remarkable design with quality and affordability. Sculpted with ingenuity and attentiveness to detail, Hampton flatware is designed for the discerning tastemaker who cares about the most important details of décor and home accents. Their kitchen tools and signature cutlery are smartly engineered and consistently on-trend to deliver stylish performance. Hampton brands are proudly carried by leading retailers nationwide including warehouse clubs, department stores and boutique home stores.