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A blender is probably one of the most versatile kitchen appliances. It can be used to make smoothies, crush ice, make summer drinks, blend soups, and much more. But perhaps most importantly, it is a tool that can make it easier to get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables, which for many people can otherwise be […]

We are in the middle of the holiday season with nice and warm winds. And what better way to cool off in the summer heat than with a tasty cold brewed coffee or iced tea? This year's summer started with a real heat wave, and with the heat, iced coffee is on everyone's lips as an alternative to the steaming hot ones. APPLiAnytt welcomes […]

Somewhat sensationally, the government investigation SOU2022:14 by Karolina Skog proposes that Public Utility Companies are hampered by the Public Procurement Act (LOU) and should therefore be exempted from its rules. In a broad sense, this means that municipal housing companies would be equated with private property companies when it comes to the procurement mechanism and transparency in how procurements are carried out. The proposal is embedded in […]

The demand for industry products that cool food and/or keep it frozen for longer storage during the summer months is driven by several factors. One is of course the renovation enthusiasm in mainly holiday homes during the holiday season. The more important factor, however, is the weather-dependent factor.

The electronics tax has faced harsh criticism since it was introduced in 2017. Even before the tax was introduced, the Swedish Tax Agency warned about the design of the tax. In 2020, the Swedish Tax Agency and the Chemicals Inspectorate conducted an evaluation of the tax that identified major shortcomings. But how strong is the support for the tax today? APPLiA has reviewed the official positions of the parliamentary parties and interviewed the party spokespersons. Criticism has grown The […]

High environmental ambitions or focus on tax revenues – how does the government choose when revising RoHS and REACH are relevant? The EU has now opened up for revisions of the directives Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) in the environmental area. New proposals can […]

When the summer heat is upon us, there's nothing wrong with cooling experiences in the form of homemade ice cream in and around the home. And the many who choose to vacation in nature, in various ways, today have a lot of products to choose from that help make life a little easier and tastier. Ice cream machines are available in […]

Last week, the National Institute of Economic Research released a forecast that sharply lowered expectations for the Swedish economy. Inflation, which is the highest in 30 years, is expected to rise further, while households' purchasing power is expected to decrease and interest rates are expected to take a significant step upwards. Not the best conditions for a successful summer for industry goods, right? But if you listen to HUI's and […]

We help you find your way around the world's largest democratic meeting place! As expected, the upcoming autumn elections and their main issues will take up a large space on the stages and meeting places around Almedalen. Economy, sustainability, the construction sector and the development of trade are areas that are definitely of interest to the industry and there is a wide range of interesting seminars here. APPLiANytt has delved […]

The industry is still developing better than the comparison year 2020, but compared to the previous pandemic year 2021, the industry is now losing ground. In terms of value, combined white goods (MDA) and household appliances (SDA) are down 3.8 percent after the first five months of the year compared to the same period last year. The entire consumer goods trade is declining The Trade Council within HUI presented today how the first quarter has progressed for […]

What can we expect from the summer besides sun and sand between our toes? Chairman Kent Oderud has looked at the summer sales figures for 2021. We know that July is a strong retail month for appliances and electronics with a monthly index of 8 percent (2021) of annual sales. Customers are there to a large extent to update […]

Here we present a trio of product news (from Philips, Samsung and Braun) as well as Electrolux GRO, a future kitchen concept designed for more sustainable eating. We have also looked into how Wilfa became a premium brand to be reckoned with and a collaboration between Electrolux Home & JKE Nordic Kitchen Design, which together invests heavily in kitchens in the Nordic design tradition. […]