Kitchen appliance industry updates: Ninja, Vorwerk, and Kenwood

Several developments in the kitchen appliance sector have been highlighted, ranging from new product launches to performance testing. Ninja has introduced the Crispi Microwave, which utilizes FusionCrisp technology to combine microwave cooking with air frying. The device features a 5.5-quart glass container designed to be free of PFAS and PTFE, aiming to prepare frozen foods in under ten minutes.

In the realm of baking accessories, Vorwerk is set to release a Thermomix bread baking set in October 2026. Priced at 119 euros, the seven-piece kit is compatible with the TM6 and TM7 models and includes items such as a sourdough spatula, a fermentation basket, and a cast-iron bread baking pot.

Additionally, recent testing of food processors by IMTEST has identified the Kenwood Smart Touch KHC40.080BK as a new top performer, overtaking the Bosch MUM Series 6. While the Kenwood model excels at whisking and mixing light batters, it showed limitations with heavy bread dough. The Silvercrest SKM 600 F1 was noted as a high-value option for basic mixing tasks.