Founded by Shae Hong in 2003, Made By Gather develops and markets consumer kitchenware through its own brands, including bella and Beautiful, as well as private-label partnerships. The company pairs trend-forward design with product innovation and retail relationships, shipping 15 million units annually through a team of more than 215 employees across North America and Asia. Its bella brand ranks first in U.S. toasters and griddles, while Beautiful is Walmart’s top-selling stand-mixer brand.
PreparaFounded in 2007 by a team of product designers, engineers, and food lovers, Prepara designs kitchenware that rethinks everyday cooking and food preparation. The Ridgefield Park company is best known for turning practical problems into distinctive tools, from its Salad Pod and Latchlok Click containers to taco-shaped cutting mats that fold for spill-free transfers. Its designs have received GOOD DESIGN and Housewares Design Awards and have appeared twice on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.NEW YORK, NY
Better HousewareFounded in 1939, Better Houseware is a fourth-generation family company based in New York and now women-owned and operated. It is known for thoughtfully designed household essentials that help make everyday spaces work better, serving select retailers in the United States, Canada and overseas.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Fox Run BrandsBorn more than 40 years ago as a cookie-cutter maker, Fox Run Brands has grown into a Bucks County, Pennsylvania supplier of kitchen and home products for specialty retailers across North America. The company’s range now exceeds 3,000 products, with particular strength in bakeware and BBQ grillware, and it operates distribution facilities in Toronto and Shanghai.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Equity BrandsEquity Brands designs and develops consumer products while managing a portfolio that brings heritage names such as BLACK+DECKER, Betty Crocker, got milk? and Pioneer Woman to new categories. Founded through W Appliance in 2012 by Michael Jemal, the company also builds private-label brands and supports them with an in-house e-commerce team serving platforms including Amazon, Walmart and Wayfair.NEW YORK, NY