*Spoiler* Spring 2014 Feast Product Discussion *Spoiler*

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around the anticipation and speculation regarding new products announced at the Spring 2014 Feast for Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their thoughts on product discontinuations, express excitement for new items, and discuss the challenges of attending the event.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the potential discontinuation of the DCB, sharing a rumor heard from an executive director.
  • Another participant mentions using the RockCrok more frequently, leading them to consider getting rid of the DCB.
  • Several users are eager for information about new products, with one noting a total of 32 items in the directors package, including new colors.
  • Some participants express frustration over the lack of information being shared, despite the thread being designated for spoilers.
  • One participant shares their experience of not being able to attend the event and expresses a desire for updates on discontinued items.
  • Another participant mentions the challenges of traveling to the event due to weather conditions.
  • Several users discuss the idea of returning to spring launch meetings with directors to better prepare for the new selling season.
  • One participant appreciates the restraint shown by those who attended the event in not sharing information prematurely.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the sharing of information, with some expressing impatience for updates while others emphasize the importance of confidentiality as requested by the company.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences related to attending the Feast, the costs involved, and the impact of weather on travel plans. The discussion reflects a mix of excitement and frustration regarding product announcements.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are unable to attend the Spring 2014 Feast may find this thread useful for understanding the sentiments and experiences of those who did attend, as well as the ongoing discussions about new products and discontinuations.

No new suds pump.
 
No mention of the samples being packaged or ala carte.....hoping they stay individual!
Also, no mention of beta switch cut over dates. Just said that once everyone moves over, they can focus on Bridal Registry and Gift Card programs. (As if tech support is spending more time on p3....I bet it is the p3 support who will work n the other new stuff because Beta support is still so busy)
 
Thanks! A bunch
 
are the insulated beverage and collapsible coolers additional pieces or is the grey replacing the current pieces?I love these pieces and get a lot of compliments on them. However, I do have a lot of 31 pieces as well. I really don't need anymore, but will wait to see what they look like before deciding. I am a little excited about the trunk organizer though. Can't wait to see what it looks like.Were there any new supply/product totes? I haven't ordered the new consultant kit tote, small demo tote or the new apron yet...although I will be ordering the men's apron instead of the women's. I like the pink and white. Does anyone use these a lot? Is there anything you dislike about them? Are they well made and do they look as pretty as the pictures online?
 
Shawnna said:
are the insulated beverage and collapsible coolers additional pieces or is the grey replacing the current pieces?I love these pieces and get a lot of compliments on them. However, I do have a lot of 31 pieces as well. I really don't need anymore, but will wait to see what they look like before deciding. I am a little excited about the trunk organizer though. Can't wait to see what it looks like.Were there any new supply/product totes? I haven't ordered the new consultant kit tote, small demo tote or the new apron yet...although I will be ordering the men's apron instead of the women's. I like the pink and white. Does anyone use these a lot? Is there anything you dislike about them? Are they well made and do they look as pretty as the pictures online?
They offering two styles in the beverage totes....still have the black/pink collapsible and the black/white/pink paisley beverage tote. No new supply totes introduced.
 
Other items being discontinued (just by looking in the catalog) stoneware fluted pan, single serving stone, mini loaf stone, Itty Bitty bevs, dessert sauces
 
I'm bummed they're discontinuing the stoneware fluted pan. I know a lot of guests like that as a less expensive alternative to the DCB for things like their chicken and the chocolate cake.
 
kraber said:
Other items being discontinued (just by looking in the catalog) stoneware fluted pan, single serving stone, mini loaf stone, Itty Bitty bevs, dessert sauces


I'm not sad about the single serving stone. I got one free during free for all when they introduced it. I've never even taken it out of the box.

I am surprised by the fluted stone though, that seems to be a popular item.
 
kraber said:
Other items being discontinued (just by looking in the catalog) stoneware fluted pan, single serving stone, mini loaf stone, Itty Bitty bevs, dessert sauces
I hate to see the Fluted Stone and Mini Loaf Pan go. I use them all the time and sell quite a few. I wonder if production costs have something to do with it? I DO NOT mind the single serve stone going, I don't even know if I have used mine, it is just too heavy!
 
What freebies did you get for attending launch?Thanks for sharing. So disappointed about the fluted pan and mini-loaf pans being discontinued. I'll have to get the loaf pan!
 
LKP said:
What freebies did you get for attending launch?

Thanks for sharing. So disappointed about the fluted pan and mini-loaf pans being discontinued. I'll have to get the loaf pan!

Mini Scoop-n-Drain
Gray Insulated Beverage Tote (now my husband's lunch tote)
Package of mini-catalogs
Season's Best
1 Catalog, new product flyer
3 Marketing/Ad sheets:
  • 1 for garden tools (has the tools on one side, and then some herb tips and info on the back plus the other herb products (keeper, infuser, shears).
  • 1 for the Tote line...one side has the products, the other has pictures and suggestions for how you can use the totes- besides the obvious ways people would use them.
  • The other ad sheet was for the RockCrok and had a new recipe on it as well. (Both PDFs will be on CC next week.)
We also got a packet of Sweet Basil seeds....to go with the garden theme. :)
The tote bag we received was the same cobalt blue. It was solid blue with the Logo/name in white on one side, and the other side has big pictures of the garden tools and "Dig it!" on it. It was just a little wider than the catalog tote...so not too big.
 
I can't wait to see a picture of the tote bag you guys got ~ is it like the past ones, where its a waxy-type bag or is it more cloth? I kinda have a thing for bags! lol
 
ok, so I am a bit confused. I did 4 shows in Jan 2014 and my total sales were $2046. Does that mean I get ALL the products from Jan Free-For-All AND the $1500 sales level or just one from each?
 
tayzeanna said:
ok, so I am a bit confused. I did 4 shows in Jan 2014 and my total sales were $2046. Does that mean I get ALL the products from Jan Free-For-All AND the $1500 sales level or just one from each?
You will get the two show level and the $1500 level. JANUARY 2 Shows (Value $48.50) "Batter Me Up" scraper- BLUE Swirl (decorated scraper with that phrase, and comes in two colors. Bamboo handles- very cute. the back of the scraper has measurement guides on them! Very coolWould make great hostess gift). Garden Trowel - New Booking & Recruiting Slide (updated for new hostess plan, etc)
$1500 Level (Value $178) Cobalt Blue Color Coated tomato knife Cobalt Blue Cutting Board (9x13 size cutting board, has the blue edges instead of grey. But the regular grey is also available) Cord Warp (set of 2) (these are a stiff foam-type wrap for cords and chargers...very nifty gadget-will be great for earbuds in the purse, etc; Cobalt Blue) Dual-sided cleaning brush (small brush - about the size of a toothbrush, for cleaning around the edges in your kitchen (ie- sink, drains, etc), grout, etc) Garden Cultivator Gray Chevron Insulated Collapsible Cooler (the pink/paisley items are still available...now you can just choose a more manly/less girly option) Round Scrub Brush (fits in the muffin pans/brownie pan wells, and can be used on cookware) "Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backwards" Scraper - PINK (decorated scraper with that phrase, two colors offered..OH, the back of the scraper has measurement guides- Loved this one) The Plant-Based Plate Recipe Card collection (5-vegan recipes)
 
OH!!! I am SUPER excited now!!! I thought I was just getting one thing from Jan and one from the 1500 level not all of those.
 
thehaleykitchen said:
I can't wait to see a picture of the tote bag you guys got ~ is it like the past ones, where its a waxy-type bag or is it more cloth? I kinda have a thing for bags! lol
The waxy type they have done the last few years.
 
If any one has one of the bags that they really do not want... I would love the opportunity to "buy" it:)
 
I am excited to see pictures since I am a visual person. Does anyone have any to share?
 
Just got this email:Dear Consultant, It has been brought to our attention that there have been several social media postings regarding upcoming drops to our product line, identified through new season materials shared at week one of Feast. Because of this, we're now providing everyone with the discontinued products list in this email. It will also be posted on Consultant's Corner on Monday, Feb. 10 as part of new season materials.Please find the list of discontinued products below.Sincerely,
Rich Hlava
Chief Operating OfficerThe following products will be discontinued in the Spring/Summer 2014 season, and will be available on While Supplies Last through Feb. 28, 2014:Cookware Tools
2326 - Nylon 4-Piece Set - Specialty
2317 - Nylon Masher
2319 - Nylon Slotted Server
2330 - Nylon Spiral Whisk
2335 - Nylon LadleGift Giving
2544 - Remix. Refresh. Repeat.Holiday
1224 - Small Bamboo Snowflake Spoon - Red
1223 - Small Bamboo Snowflake Spoon - Green
1226 - Petite Bamboo Snowflake Spoon - Red
1225 - Petite Bamboo Snowflake Spoon - Green
1222 - Petite Snowflake Scraper - Red
1221 - Petite Snowflake Scraper - Green
3010 - Holiday Dots Square Bowl
3011 - Snowmen Round Appetizer Plates (set of 4)
3012 - Snowmen-Dots Divided PlatterKitchenware
2517 - The Suds Pump®
1214 - Insulated Beverage Tote (restyled)
1206 - Fresh Lasting Lid SystemMust-Haves
2538 - Skillet Dinner Set (restyled)Pantry
1966 - Season's Best® (Fall/Winter 2013)
9594 - Itty Bitty Bevs® Cosmopolitan Drink Mix
9593 - Itty Bitty Bevs® Appletini Drink Mix
9597 - Itty Bitty Bevs® Lemon Drop Martini Drink
9598 - Itty Bitty Bevs® Strawberry Daiquiri Drink Mix
9545 - Itty Bitty Bevs® Margarita Drink Mix
9570 - Itty Bitty Bevs® Cucumber Mojito Drink Mix
9499 - Korean Barbecue Sauce
9613 - Chocolate Caramel Sauce
9662 -Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce
9752 - Caramel Sauce
9753 - Chocolate Raspberry SauceSpecialty Cutting Tools
1132 - Cheese Shaver
1139 - Ginger GraterStoneware
1373 - Single Servings Pan
1418 - Mini Loaf Pan
1440 - Stoneware Fluted Pan
 
They forgot Season's Best:blushing:
 
Woops, never mind, it's there in the pantry items
 
Funny that they finally put the discontinued list out there. Used to, at conferences when products were revealed, we had a Discontinued list in the material we were given. I guess to save money, they stopped doing that. Although I have to admit, my heart skipped a beat there for a second. haha.
 
Fluted Pan really disappoints me. Big seller for me in the summer when I do a microwave cake in 14 minutes.
 
Is the Christmas stuff still available? I want to put out a list to my customers, but I don't want to include anything that isn't available. I will leave the suds pump off
 
Going Going Gone FlyerHere is the Going Going Gone Flyer that I have.
 

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Really nice flyer!! Thank you!!
 
Can't wait for pix!!
 
Thanks for the details. Very excited to get the products
 
Shawnna said:
Is the Christmas stuff still available? I want to put out a list to my customers, but I don't want to include anything that isn't available. I will leave the suds pump off
Just through the winter season (Feb 28) (or until they would go "till supplies last", which is rare).
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Spring 2014 Feast Product Discussion?

The Spring 2014 Feast Product Discussion is an event where Pampered Chef consultants and customers can preview and discuss new products that will be launched in the Spring 2014 catalog. It provides an opportunity to learn about the features, benefits, and uses of the upcoming products.

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What types of products will be featured in the Spring 2014 catalog?

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