Good Morning! 

It’s no secret that Traeger is great at marketing. They’ve done many successful collabs and this week they launched another one. They partnered with cookware maker Made In on an enameled cast iron baster. We got our hands on one before the launch and it didn’t disappoint. It both looked and cooked great.

Another company that goes big with marketing is Solo Stove. This week they entered a multi-year partnership with the New York Islanders and UBS Arena. The highlight from the partnership is the Solo Stove logo will be stitched on the Islanders’ jerseys for this hockey season.

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Quality charcoal is made to burn hot for a long time. That makes it great for grilling, but not so great when it unintentionally catches fire. That’s what happened at a Blues Hog storage facility this week. Thankfully, everyone is safe, and they don’t think there’s a danger to the surrounding area.

The Vista Outdoor sale process appears to be finally coming to a close, and Camp Chef is going to have a new owner. It’s likely that Vista’s ammo division, The Kinetic Group, will be sold to CSG. Contingent on that closing, their outdoor products division, Revelyst (where Camp Chef sits), will be sold to investment firm SVP. The transaction is expected to close in January 2025.

There’s no article on it, but Monument Grills is developing a griddle. They sent an email to their current grill owners with a survey about what customers want in a griddle. I’ve tested three gas grills from the brand and thought they offered good value. I’m excited to see what they come up with for a griddle.

Finally, The Home Depot released their annual Innovation Awards. There was one barbecue product that received an honorable mention. It’s the BBQ Daddy grill brush from Scrub Daddy. The brush uses a steel mesh covered foam head and steam to conveniently clean your cooking grates.

Have a Great Weekend! Go Tigers!

Wes Wright

Founder and CEO

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At Big Green Egg, we’re not just the best Kamado grill on the market; we are a lifestyle brand dedicated to enhancing outdoor entertaining. The Big Green Egg believes in bringing families, friends and neighbors together to cook over live-fire. Our “EGGhead” community of loyal fans create memories with the delicious and diverse food they can prepare on their Eggs. 

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