Global Kitchen Brands

Kitchenware

Founded in 1903, the company has undergone several ownership changes, becoming World Kitchen in 2000, Corelle Brands Australia in 2018, Instant Brands Australia in 2022, and Global Kitchen Brands in 2025.

Overall

Owned USA

Rating

About the Ratings

Company Ownership

Global Kitchen Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd

AUS

Corelle Brands LLC

owns 100% of Global Kitchen Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd

USA

Kitchen appliances

Formerly Instant Brands. Brands include Instant Pot, Pyrex, Corelle and CorningWare. In 2023 Instant Brands filed for bankruptcy, was acquired by Centre Lane Partners, and emerged from bankruptcy under the name Corelle Brands.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jun 2024)

Praise Criticism Information

Global Kitchen Brands (Australia) Pty Ltd

Praise

5/5 for packaging performance

This company received the highest packaging performance level of 5 (Beyond Best Practice) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).

Source: APCO (2024)

Corelle Brands LLC

Criticism

Fined $129k for false advertising

In 2023 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against Instant Brands, manufacturer of Pyrex-brand kitchen and home products, for falsely claiming that all its popular glass measuring cups were made in the United States during a time some measuring cups were imported from China. Instant Brands was ordered to take remedial actions and pay a $129,416 judgment.

Source: FTC (2023)

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