Leading appliance brand Smeg, recognized for its Italian heritage and distinct style, is showcasing various new launches and collections at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, from February 27-29, 2024 (Booth #W1801).
Crafted with Italian-inspired designs and premium materials, SMEG’s diverse portfolio offers solutions for a range of home environments, with products that seamlessly fit into any kitchen, regardless of style or size. The brand collaborates with world-renowned architects and designers on product design, ensuring that each item combines aesthetic appeal with functional excellence. Appliances on display will include Best of KBIS Award finalists in the “Style Statement: Kitchen” and “Game-Changing Innovation” categories.
"We are excited to return to KBIS to showcase our latest innovations,” said Rod Gower, General Manager of SMEG’s U.S. operations. “We remain dedicated to evolving our offerings based on consumer needs and trends, and to providing diverse products that can integrate into any type of kitchen. With new launches like the Vitality System and the Dolce&Gabbana Blu Mediterraneo collection, form and function intersect to make an impact, and we look forward to sharing these advancements with the industry.”
Full notable Smeg products and collections being showcased include:
Vitality System
As Smeg’s latest innovation to prepare and preserve high quality, healthy food, the revolutionary 3-part Vitality System is comprised of a Blast Chiller, Vacuum Drawer, and Combi-Steam Oven:
Blast Chiller: A Best of KBIS Award finalist in the “Game-Changing Innovation” category, the Blast Chiller is used to preserve the quality of food through the process of rapid cooling on demand, stopping the growth of bacteria and increasing shelf life by up to 70%. It features automatic functions for beginners and manual controls for more experienced users, offering a range of cold and hot programs, plus new functions: yogurt and multi-step, which activates two different programs consecutively, performing all preparations automatically.
Vacuum Drawer: Allows users to create professional results in the comfort of their own homes with a vacuum sealing process that rapidly slows down the deterioration and oxidation of food, protecting from bacteria while locking in nutrients, flavors, and aromas.
Combi-Steam Oven: Combines traditional cooking functions with steam to optimize healthy food preparation. Additionally, the Sous Vide function is created specifically for cooking vacuum packed food for fresh, nutrient-dense, on-demand, quick meals.
SMEG’s 3-part Vitality System provides a response to some of the common struggles of maintaining healthy eating habits:
Step 1: freeze seasonal fruit and vegetables to use fresh year-round with the blast chiller.
Step 2: keep delicious ingredients fresh for longer periods of time without losing their quality and authentic taste with the vacuum drawer.
Step 3: cook your preserved fresh ingredients in the steam oven for a healthy meal that retains 100% of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
Dolce & Gabbana Blu Mediterraneo Collection
The newest installment in the ongoing partnership with Dolce & Gabbana, the highly anticipated Blu Mediterraneo collection features boldly styled, hand-crafted pieces that thoughtfully embody the essence of Italy. The collection introduces a range of small and large appliances that capture the various blue and white shades of the sea through an evocative maiolica print, including a Citrus Juicer, 2 Slice Toaster, Manual Espresso Machine, Coffee Grinder, Milk Frother, and FAB5 Mini Refrigerator, which was selected a Best of KBIS finalist in the “Style Statement: Kitchen” category.
Neptune Grey Culinary Line
Neptune Grey is a new stunning blue-gray hue adorning SMEG’s line of major appliances, elevating the kitchen with a unique, and sophisticated color palette. The Neptune Grey Culinary Collection includes a sleek speed oven, fully featured steam oven, 24” and 30” warming drawers, a refined 24” convection oven, state-of-the-art 30” self-cleaning oven, a built-in coffee system, and select wine coolers.
24” SMEG Professional Style Induction Range
With the continuation of trends surrounding induction cooking and small space living, SMEG rounds out their current Professional Series with a 24” induction range, available now. The unit features a sleek touch cooktop display for easy operation, beveled edge for flush, seamless installation, automatic pot recognition, and an included meat probe for precise temperature control. The 9-oven modes offer the ultimate in cooking versatility: Bake, Convection Bottom, Broil, Broil Max (Large grill), Convection Broil, Convection Bake, True European Convection, Defrost, and Pizza.
New product innovations will be showcased alongside SMEG’s existing products, including the complete line of iconic FAB Refrigerators, the colorful and sleek Portofino Ranges, and unique collaborations, such as Veuve Clicquot, Peanuts/Snoopy, and Fiat. Company representatives will be present on-site to share brand and product details, while attendees will have the opportunity to preview products in dedicated vignettes and enjoy Italian-inspired espresso and aperitivo breaks. Beyond the booth, SMEG will be featured in two show homes in the Pro Builder Show Village, located in the Silver Lot.
