In the News
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Wall Street Journal RadioMay 28, 2007Wall Street Journal Radio Home Front Edition"A new generation of lunch containers is making it a bit easier and more fashionable to bring food to work. The latest models come in hip colors and prints and have crucial feaures such as built in ice packs and containers for salad dressing..."
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Ottawa CitizenMay 19, 2007Dishing Up Summer"The insulated MiGo cup by Aladdin will keep you well hydrated whether you're sitting by the pool or standing on a soccer pitch cheering on the team..."
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News 8 in AustinApril 13, 2007Practical Living: What's for Lunch?"The Lunch & Go ($19.99) includes a removable ice pack to keep a soda cool and a separate container to store a sandwich, etc., so it won’t get damp..."
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Apartment TherapyMarch 27th 2007Aladdin's New Lunchbox: Move Over, Mr. Bento"This lunch box is broad but relatively thin; the better to slip into messenger bags, Aladdin says. The completely removable lid is an on-the-go placemat and makes clean up easier..."
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Chicago TribuneMarch 18, 2007All Together Now"Aladdin got back into the lunchbox biz this year with a dynamite "lunch system" that is adult-appropriate. Even adult chic. It's called Lunch S Go and it's a component-based thing that elevates the tidiness and the toniness of the prospect of dragging your lunch to work..."
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Chow.comMarch 17, 2007Celebrities and Portable Microwaves: As seen at the International Home & Housewares Show"Some might say lunchboxes are a thing of the past and wonder why you’d need a cool pack when everybody has a fridge at the office. I say not everybody wants to stick his or her food in the gross communal petri dish. It’s nice to have some personal space..."
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Janesville GazetteMarch 17, 2007Best New Products Help You Waste Less"Aladdin brings usefullness back to lunchboxes..."
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The New York TimesApril 25, 2008Plastic scare is boon for some"Aladdin products have been made with Tritan copolyester…the first plastic that has the advantages of polycarbonate but is not made with BPA."
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Home WorldMarch 30, 2008Pacific Celebrates 100th"Aladdin brand celebrates is 100th anniversary at the International Home & Housewares show by launching a new branding strategy featuring an increased focus on style and the needs of today's on the go women."
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Washington CEOMay 23, 2008The Color of Tomorrow's Money"A group of employees of Pacific Market International decided it was time for their Seattle-based company to become as "green"a company as it could be."
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News AustainJune 25, 2008Demand for green products means big business
"Due to the increase of environment issues among its customers and consumers, both companies now offer products that are environmentally friendly. The products help with the reduction of waste and the carbon footprint."
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Home WorldJune 22, 2008Polycarb probe sparks search for alternatives
"Most vendors, such as PMI, are ….offering BPA-free-labeled alternatives for those concerned about potential health risks."
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Home WorldJuly 14, 2008The gift fair that keeps on giving
"First-time exhibitor Pacific Market International is coming to the show to introduce its Aladdin product to the specialty retailer."
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HFNSeptember 1, 2008The gift fair that keeps on giving"First-time exhibitor Pacific Market International is coming to the show to introduce its Aladdin product to the specialty retailer."
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FitnessSeptember 1, 2008Give your lunch a makeoverAladdin Lunch & Go Salad Set - "The top doubles as a cutting board, the second layer holds toppings and dressing, and the third is for the salad, with a little drain at the bottom so your lettuce doesn't get soggy."
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Fresh CupAuguest 1, 2008Drinking in style"The blue Aladdin tumbler is made with eCycle, a 100-percent recycled plastic derived from food-grade recycled polypropylene."
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Home WorldAuguest 3, 2008PMI targets specialty with new Aladdin lines
"Pacific Market International's Aladdin brand will make its New York International Gift Fair debut next month with its first line of products expressly designed for the specialty retail channel."
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Injection MoldingJune 1, 2008Short shots: from the industry floor"Aladdin’s Clean & Clever water bottles are molded from BPA-free copolyester." "The material is also said to supply heat resistance needed for dishwasher durability"
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Boston GlobeSeptember 3, 2008Thinking inside the box"The 12-ounce Micro Lunch Bowl by Aladdin comes in pink and blue. Inside the lid, there's a hidden compartment for a spoon."
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HealthSeptember 1, 2008Beat the morning rush"We love the pop-out spoon built into the Aladdin Micro Lunch Bowls…Bonus: Unlike other insulated containers, these are microwave and dishwasher-safe."
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Real SimpleOctober 1, 2008For a mom on the moveAladdin Lunch & Go Salad Set - "Greens stay fresh overnight in this slim container fitted with a perforated lettuce crisper, a covered dressing cup, and a center divider."
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Outdoor RetailerAugust 1, 2008Outdoor Retailer Product Picks"Made from eCycle, a food-grade recycled plastic that can be recycled anywhere #5 plastic is collected, this mug is double-wall insulated and dishwasher-safe, fits in most car cup holders and has a closing lid."
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The Star LeagerAugust 30, 2008What your lunch box says about you"No wasted space in Aladdin's smart streamlined Lunch and Go lunchbox design. The slim profile case fits neatly into a messenger bag, but has enough room for a hearty sandwich, snacks and a canned drink."
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The Cool HuntingAugust 28, 2008Lunchables: Ten lunch boxes and accessories"For hot (or cold) beverages on the go, porcelain adds elegance to the daily commute."
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HFNSeptember 22, 2008Thermal mugs are hot stuff
"...and the two new collections—Adesso and Novo—have “international flair and a unique style.”
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PackagingSeptember 1, 2008Alternatives to BPA emerge"Although the FDA supports Bisphenol-A, consumers and retailers are driving options, including rigid and flexible plastic, and glass."
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Apartment TherapySeptember 27, 2008International Housewares Association green round
"We also really liked Aladdin's sustainable products…They also offer a snack container-no more need for plastic baggies- that's 85% recycled content and has a cute design."
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Star LeagerSeptember 27, 2008Love from Home
"Kids will love eating homemade chili or soup with the pop-out spoon in Aladdin's lunchbox-sized Micro Lunch Bowl."