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Countless high-tech products are conceived each year, but only a small number can be converted into real practical products for the people, and the field of kitchen appliances is no exception. Modern people are busy, mostly choosing fast food, which is convenient, but at the cost of health and family interests. This time at CES, Bens Electric unveiled its newly developed Cloud intelligent cooking appliance, "cPot", which is the result of more than 390 days and nights of researching, organically integrating cloud technology with kitchen appliances, presenting an effective solution for modern cooking problems, bringing new concepts to future kitchen life...

The New England Confectionery Company announced today the launch of its new Sweethearts® candy packaging and its "Color Your Own" contest for children in celebration of Valentine's Day. NECCO, the maker of Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, developed a new, black and white matte Sweethearts "Color Your Own" packaging to invoke kids' creativity. The crayon and marker-friendly candy boxes provide a canvas for kids to create a personalized gift – and the designs can be entered in the "Color Your Own" contest, that runs through to March 1, 2014...

Over the years the Roca brothers have been encouraged to open more El Celler de Can Roca around the world. Believing that this would not work away from Girona they have declined, but they also believe that exploring new landscapes, new products and cultures gives renewed enthusiasm and provides new impetus for creative work. So they have decided to take El Celler itself, with the entire team on a summer tour!...