What’s more, society has started embracing their "inner gardener" and local food movements. We’re cultivating outdoor (and indoor) home gardens, participating in community gardens and visiting outdoor farmers markets in search of fresh ingredients. And \u2013 on a quest for better health and less impact on the planet \u2013 many are opting for at least a partially plant-based diet, direct from the source. This increased interest in the farm-to-table lifestyle<\/a> makes the ability to preserve food even more important.<\/p>\n Many consumers are stocking up on groceries that will last a week or more. Of course, this makes it difficult to find space to store everything\u2026 leading us to realize that we need more innovative technology to keep up with life\u2019s evolving demands. Fridges have definitely become the "new cool" \u2013 and as a result \u2013have been increasingly difficult to find<\/a>, as manufacturers and suppliers struggle to keep up with demand.<\/p>\n The most successful kitchen appliances have been designed to address the ever-changing lifestyles of society. For example, the first fully electric refrigerator unit<\/a> was introduced in the U.S. in 1913… just before World War I, when massive food shortages were occurring. It wasn\u2019t until after the war in 1918 \u2013 and our last pandemic \u2013 that refrigerators would be mass produced<\/a>, fueling the country\u2019s ever-growing demand for consumer goods.<\/p>\n In response to the post-World War II boom of the industrialized food industry, fridges in the 1950s were designed to be larger and to accommodate all "off-site-inventory<\/a>" purchased in suburban supermarkets.<\/p>\n The Kelvinator Foodarama<\/a> introduced during this time was a mammoth double door unit… loaded with special features like a banana bin, breakfast bar and juice rack. Its size and storage capacity made preparing meals much easier. And allowed for fewer trips to the grocery store. While this iconic item was a marvel that featured innovations way before its time, its steep price made it accessible to only the wealthiest homeowners.<\/p>\n The Kelvinator Foodarama<\/p>\n Fast forward to 2021\u2026 following are three trends that are significantly influencing the design of today\u2019s refrigerators.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no doubt that, with more time on our hands, a greater number of us have started to think about wellness. One forward-thinking kitchen appliance manufacturer that is responding to this lifestyle shift is Beko. The leading appliance brand in Europe that continues to grow momentum in the U.S., Beko prides itself in offering products that incorporate premium technology<\/a> to improve the health and well-being of its customers.<\/p>\n In pursuit of that goal, Beko has recently released a 36" French Three-Door refrigerator<\/a> that boasts a number of innovative food preservation features. Advanced technologies include EverFresh+®<\/span>, which helps to keep food crisp and fresh up to 30 percent longer. Its Active Fresh Blue Light™<\/span> technology, provides continuous photosynthesis by emulating the light energy provided by the sun… preserving nutrients and retaining the natural flavors of fruits and vegetables. What’s more, IonGuard®<\/span> technology circulates negative ions that neutralize odor-causing bacteria and particles.<\/p>\n 36″ French Three-Door Stainless Steel Refrigerator by Beko<\/p>\n According to Salih Zeki Bugay, director of marketing & product management, Beko US Inc., "Through looking at and understanding consumer behavior, we at Beko aim to bring purposeful new technologies, across all product lines, that respect the planet and make everyday life easier for users."<\/p>\n The large capacity fridge includes a fingerprint-proof stainless steel surface and interior wall that helps to maintain temperatures. It also offers one of the most prolific ice makers on the market, with the ability to produce up to 11 pounds of ice per day. This thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly appliance \u2013 which is also ENERGY STAR®<\/span> qualified and low ozone-depleting \u2013 will help to promote the health and wellness of homeowners for years to come.<\/p>\n Integrating health and wellness further\u2026 what\u2019s better than being able to harvest fresh herbs and salad greens straight from your kitchen garden? Well, several manufacturers are counting on the growing desire to have a fresh, organic salad that you can hand pick minutes before you sit down to a meal.<\/p>\n The Urban Cultivator Residential<\/a> is an all-in-one home garden that lets consumers enjoy fresh herbs, microgreens and vegetables year round. The unit can be plumbed to fit in a standard dishwasher profile and a pre-programmed control center self-regulates water, light and humidity levels. A standalone "island style" version on wheels with a butcher block top is also available, with the added benefit of increasing usable kitchen counter space.<\/p>\n We featured in a 2020 post<\/a> a larger sized model by Natufia called the Kitchen Garden<\/a>, which made its U.S. debut at KBIS 2020. The Kitchen Garden utilizes a similar concept as the Urban Cultivator… but on a bigger scale. Homeowners select seedpods \u2013 which once germinated \u2013 are transferred into ceramic cups where they receive the optimal amount of watering, light and nutrients. Specially designed LED lights mimic daylight to support plant growth. Additional functionality includes Wi-Fi capability, which allows homeowners to monitor and control the unit via their smart devices. For those who enjoy nurturing their greens even further, three music playlists are offered for the plants \u2013 classical, ambiance and nature sounds.<\/p>\n Urban Cultivator and Natufia Kitchen Garden<\/p>\n We can\u2019t talk about refrigeration without mentioning wine storage. A number of innovations for wine lovers make enjoying your favorite vintage easier and more enjoyable than ever before.<\/p>\nA brief history of the fridge<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nA focus on health and wellness<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nGoing kitchen-to-table<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nVintage Appeal<\/h2>\n
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