13 Small Kitchen Brands We Can’t Wait to See More of This Year

1.Milo

The startup entered the market in 2018 offering a single product: an elegant 5.5-qt.Dutch Oventhat costs just $110 (a steal compared to brands likeLe CreusetandStaub, who charge upward of $300). Wetested Milo’s Dutch oven for ourselvesand found that the premium enameled cast iron cookware works just as well as its more expensive counterparts — in fact, the pot landed on pretty much每个Kitchn编辑的节日礼物愿望清单. Aside from the Dutch oven that put them on the map, Milo also sells amini Dutch oven ($75)and askillet (currently sold out). Here’s hoping that 2020 sees them restocking the skillet, making the Dutch oven available in more colors (right now they only have green), and adding more cookware pieces to their collection!

2.Made In

Fun fact aboutMade In: The direct-to-consumer brand sources its metal from Kentucky and Pennsylvania, its non-stick coating from Illinois, and the cookware is crafted in a third-generation, family-owned factory in the South. Beyond All Clad-qualitystainless steel cookwaresets, Made In also makesknives,nonstick pans,碳钢锅, and more. Right now, they’re currently offering alimited-time promotionon their cookware sets,including the oneourAssistant Food Editor, Meghan, is obsessed with.

3.Caraway

Our Editor-in-Chief, Faith, lovesthis cookware brandthat creates nonstick ceramic pieces in gorgeous colors like Perracotta, Sage, Cream, Navy, and Gray. The eco-friendly pots and pans are made without harmful chemicals and perform exceptionally well. “They are heavy and heat evenly, and the nonstick performance is somewhere between a true nonstick skillet and a regular pan,” says Faith, whotested the cookware. Currently, Caraway onlyoffers a setthat includes a 10.5-inch fry pan, 3-qt. saucepan with lid, 6.5-qt. Dutch oven with lid, 4.5-qt. saute pan with lid, magnetic pan racks, plus a convenient canvas lid holder with hooks. In the new year, we’d love to see some of the pieces sold individually, like theDutch oven or even the frying pan.

4.Brandless

Brandlesslaunched in 2017 with a crazy, radical concept: Greener, cleaner products without the jazzy brand names, costing just $3. Since then, the brand has increased prices a bit, but their commitment to selling everything from organic to non-GMO to fair-trade items is still going strong. Whether you’re looking forpersonal care items,kitchen essentials,luggage,a blender, or evencookware and bakeware, they have it all. While it’s easy to assume that low prices mean poor quality, we can attest that Brandless’ stuff islegit good. They recently started stockingsmaller, indie brandslike W&P Porter (see more about them below), with plans to expand in the coming months.

5.Fellow

It’s no secret we love our caffeine kick, whether it comes in the form of a cup of tea or a mug of coffee.Fellow’s minimally designed rosterof products was created with the intention of helping us master that perfect brew, while still saving us time and space in the kitchen. Besides thePerfect Tea Pot(内置温度计和过滤器),we tested and loved, the brand also haselectric kettles,vacuum canisters,double-wall tasting filters,portable mugs,espresso cups,Aeropress attachments, andeven filter papers. As for 2020, here’s hoping they keep adding thoughtfully created products that brighten up our favorite morning routine.

6.East Fork

Born and nurtured in Asheville, North Carolina, thisceramics companyhas been around for 10 years, but in 2019, they saw a major boost in both their customer base and operations, includingmoving their headquartersto a much larger space. While East Fork is known for their kitchen and tabletop goods, it’s their best-selling mug (known simply asThe Mug) that has helped them snag cult status. With the company poised to grow in every way this year, we’re excited for new products and our favorites coming back (and staying!) in stock.

7.Material

Chopping boards are exciting — said no one ever! But maybe they just haven’t metMaterial’ssuper-popular reBoard, whichnot one, but two(!) Kitchn editorsare obsessed with. Other than thesuper eco-friendly chopping board, Material also sells a range oftasteful (and beautiful) knives,copper-infused cookware, andtools— basically, all the essentials you need to keep meal prep breezy. Although the brand’s philosophy is less is more when it comes to kitchen tools, we’d love to see them add a few appliances to their minimalist collection in 2020.

8.Great Jones Goods

When a food editor and product manager combine their expertise to launch a direct-to-consumer kitchen brand, you know it’s going to be worth watching out for.Great Jonesmarries cool, youthful design with high-quality materials at a very affordable price point — the winning recipe for new-age millennial brands! Aside from the their most popular product,The Duchess— an oval, 6 3/4-quart enameled cast iron grand dame — Great Jones also has askillet,stockpot,saucepan, andlids. They recently added abright blue sheet panto the mix, and we’re definitely not complaining. More, please!

9.Ember

Our Lifestyle Director, Lisa, called it theholiday gift of the yearfor two years straight, and for good reason. Thegame-changing Ember mugseliminate the hassle of constantly reheating your beverage, allowing you to enjoy it piping hot even an hour (or two!) later. Although the brand launched theoriginal Ember mugin 2016, it recently released a re-engineered sequel —Ember Travel Mug²andEmber Mug²——智慧h a battery that lasts up to 50 percent longer than the original version. In 2020, we’re hoping they add a few new colors to their existing roster of black, white, and copper — perhaps a millennial pink?

10.Year & Day

WhenYear & Daylaunched in 2017, the goal was to disrupt the dishware industry with a highly curated offering of minimalist,quality dishes,glasses, andflatwarethat are also affordable. Don’t be fooled by their simplistic look. The ceramic pieces are made in Portugal and boast a semi-matte glaze, adding to their perfectly Instagrammable aesthetic. They blur the line between “good dishes” and “everyday dishes,” encouraging you to bust them out whether you’re entertaining or just tucking into a homemade meal. Currently, the brand has ourtabletops covered, but it wouldn’t hurt to see them delve into cookware in the new year.

11.Stasher

Ever thought silicone storage baggies could go viral?Stasher’s iconic resealable, reuseable, non-toxic pouchesentered the market as an eco-friendly (and stylish) alternative to single-use plastic bags. But they do more than stash your snacks. They can be used for marinating, sous vide cooking, storing leftovers, carrying toiletries, and so much more! Plus they’re dishwasher and microwave friendly. In recent years, the brand has upped their inventory to includevarious sizes, fun colors, and practical shapeslike thestand-up versionthat’s a great space-saving alternative for cabinet storage. In 2020, we’re excited to see what the brand has up their silicone (hah!) sleeve. Maybe bags with fun prints or the option to monogram them?

12.STOJO

Fact: Stainless steel water bottles and portable mugs are heavy, especially for those of us constantly on the go. So when a group of New York City dads created a portable solution that collapses for easy storage when empty, we had to sit up and take notice. To say thatSTOJO’s silicone mugs and bottlesare lightweight and easily portable is an understatement. Plus, they come in candy colorways that make us want to stock up on the entire range stat (one to match every outfit!). Since launching thecollapsible travel cup, the brand has addedvarious size options, as well as thecollapsible STOJO bottle. Looking ahead to 2020, we’d love to see collapsible food storage solutions in the signature STOJO style.

13.W&P Design

W&Pis another brand upending the food storage landscape with their Instagram-readyceramicandplastic bowls,elegant water bottles,portable mugs, andcocktail kits. Made using materials like protective matte silicone, BPA-free plastic, wood, glass, and ceramic in pretty pastel tones, W&P’s products are thoughtfully designed and feel more like a piece of decor rather than a storage solution.Their entire collection is fantastic, but we’re particularly loving thestylish Timeless Terrazzo line. We’ll take more of this, please!