NorthJersey.com Story Features Kontos Foods
In a factory in Paterson’s Bunker Hill neighborhood, thousands of balls of dough drop onto a conveyor belt and begin a journey that will end in a restaurant in Saudi Arabi, or a supermarket in Singapore, or a coffee shop in South Korea. Kontos Foods was born in Paterson 31 years ago when the founders […]
Kontos Mentioned in Barefoot Contessa’s New Cookbook

Cook Like a Pro’ features two strudels made with Kontos Fillo Dough Paterson, New Jersey – Dec. 6, 2018 –Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.- based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, is proud to be included in the new cookbook from Ina Garten of The Barefoot Contessa, “Cook Like a […]
Kontos Foods to Exhibit at Kosherfest with its Full Lineup of Kosher Pareve and Pas Yisroel-Certified Flatbreads
Flatbreads, Fillo Dough and Baklava will be on display, perfect for home and restaurant cooking Paterson, N.J. – Nov. 6, 2018 –Kontos Foods, Inc. (www.kontos.com), a U.S.-based manufacturer of traditional Greek and Mediterranean foods, is once-again heading to Kosherfest to show off its full array of Kosher Pareve and Pas Yisroel-certified Flatbreads, Kosher Fillo Dough […]
Fillo Dough … The Star Ingredient of the 2nd Annual Kontos Foods Culinary Challenge at Eva’s Village #KFCC18
Paterson, New Jersey – Oct. 24, 2018 – Fillo dough is one of the most difficult of all ingredients chefs will work with during their careers, and yet the students from The Culinary School at Eva’s Village competing in the 2nd Annual Kontos Foods Culinary Challenge tackled the task with the aplomb of seasoned pros. […]
Kontos Foods Heads to Miami for the Americas Food & Beverage Show
Featured products include Pocket-Less Pita, Pre-Oiled GYRO Bread & Toasted Tidbits™ Paterson, New Jersey – September 25, 2018 –Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.- based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, will be in Miami for the Americas Food & Beverage Show, Oct. 1-2 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Kontos […]
Who makes the best Bread Basket?
Take the Kontos Challenge… Who makes the best Bread Basket? Using the Kontos Pita, GYRO or Flatbread of your choice, try your hand at making the perfect Bread Basket using this delicious & easy recipe: Brush Bread with Olive Oil or Butter. Sprinkle Sea Salt, Pepper, & Oregano. Heat on the Grill, Fry Pan, […]
Kontos Foods Introduces New Toasted Tidbits™
Toasted Pita Bits are made from Kontos signature GYRO Bread! Paterson, New Jersey – August 14, 2018 – Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.- based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, today officially announced its new product: Toasted Tidbits™ — aka Toasted Pita Bits. Toasted Tidbits™, which first unveiled at […]
Kontos Foods featured in SAPBusiness One Film
SAPBusinessOne and its software partner Applied Intelligent Systems visited Kontos Foods in May to film how their software solutions are helping to grow its business. They interviewed Kontos CFO Nancy Kontos, Corporate Executive Chef Demetrios Haralambatos and Marketing Director Warren Stoll.
Kontos Foods to Showcase New Products, Flatbread and Other Specialty Products at the 2018 Summer Fancy Food Show
New Toasted Tidbits™ are made from Kontos’ signature GYRO Bread and are great for low-calorie snacking, soups, salads Paterson, New Jersey – June 26, 2018 – The Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show kicks off this week and Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.- based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean […]
A page from the Kontos Cookbook…. Spoil Dad This Father’s Day With Our Decadent, Hazelnut-Chocolate Crêpe Cake
Paterson, New Jersey – June 12, 2018 – Dad might tell you he wants to cut back on sweets for this coming Father’s Day celebration, but not when he hears about this. What’s more, Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, has created a sinfully Decadent, […]
Kontos Foods Is Headed to New Orleans for IDDBA 2018
Greek Lifestyle Flatbread, Pre-Oiled Gyro Bread, Pre-Grilled Cocktail Flatbreads Will Be Just a Few of the Many Delicious Offerings on Display Paterson, New Jersey – June 5, 2018 – Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.- based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, is headed to New Orleans for IDDBA 2018, the […]
Kontos Foods to Attend National Restaurant Association Show 2018
Pocket-Less Pita®, Panini breads, Indian and Asian Nans, and Some New Breads Will Be Among 50+ Varieties of Flatbread on Display… Paterson, New Jersey – May 10, 2018 – Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.- based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, today announced that the company will feature its over […]
A page from the Kontos Cookbook… Fillo-Wrapped Baked Salmon and Asparagus Makes for a Classy Mother’s Day Meal!
Paterson, New Jersey – May 8, 2018 – With Mother’s Day only days away, Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.- based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, has a recipe that will make Mom very happy: Fillo-Wrapped Baked Salmon & Asparagus. Salmon filets are layered with a mix of spinach and […]
Kontos Foods Heads to Montreal for 2018 SIAL Canada
Pocket-Less Pita® and Flatbreads, Panini breads, Indian and Asian Nans, and Some New Breads Will Be Among 50+ Varieties of Flatbread on Display… Paterson, New Jersey – April 26, 2018 – Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.- based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, today announced that the company will feature […]
Demetrios Haralambatos; Kontos Foods Corporate Executive Chef
Representing Kontos Foods for more than two decades… Kontos Foods Corporate Executive Chef Demetrios Haralambatos is a classically trained chef, a food historian and food writer, and frequent lecturer on a variety of food topics. For the past 23 years, he’s been the top chef at Kontos Foods, Inc., a Paterson, N.J. – based manufacturer […]
Spring into Shape with Protein-Packed Flatbread
Kontos Foods Greek Lifestyle Flatbread Offers 15 Grams of Protein, Half the Carbs of Traditional Flatbread Paterson, N.J. – April 3, 2018 – Spring is here and what better way to get into shape for the warmer months, than with protein-packed food that leaves you feeling fuller longer and helps you build muscle. If […]
Kontos Foods to Exhibit at Sandwich & Snack Show
Showcased items include Cocktail Flatbreads, Artisan Flatbreads and Greek Lifestyle Flatbread Paterson, N.J. – March 28, 2018 –Heeding the trend in on-the-go meals and snacks, Kontos Foods, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, will be exhibiting for the first time at the upcoming Sandwich & Snack Show, […]
Orthodox Easter Calendar Explained
Date of High Holiday and other differences between Orthodox and Western Christian Faiths Paterson, N.J. – March 20, 2018 – Easter is the most sacred holiday for Eastern Orthodox Christians and Western Christians, but waiting for it to take place on the same day is a little like waiting for an eclipse: This year […]
Kontos Foods to Exhibit at FoodEx Japan 2018
Offerings will include a wide variety of artisan flatbreads, Fillo dough and All-Natural, French-Style Crepes Paterson, N.J. – Feb. 28, 2018 – Kontos Foods, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, is headed to FoodEx Japan 2018 for the 43rd International Food & Beverage Exhibition, being held in Tokyo […]
BBC World News features Kontos Foods in “Connected Commerce,” a series on global trade sponsored by DHL
BBC World News Features Kontos Foods
Selected as 1 of 20 companies globally to be included in DHL-backed program exploring international trade Paterson, N.J. – Feb. 14, 2018 –Thanks to advances in technology and logistics, small and medium-sized businesses are now real players in world trade, a movement BBC World News explores in its series “Connected Commerce” sponsored by DHL. Kontos […]
Kontos Foods Returns to Dubai for Gulfood 2018
Offerings include all varieties of Flatbread and Pita Bread, Fillo products… and new Non-GMO Greek Pita. All products are certified Halal and Kosher Paterson, N.J. – Feb. 6, 2018 – Kontos Foods, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ethnic artisan breads and traditional Mediterranean foods, today announced that it will once again be exhibiting at […]
A Page From the Kontos Cookbook… Greek Beet Pita Pizza
Tired of the same old pizza? Trick your taste buds with this delicious (and healthy) beet and garlic topping Paterson, N.J. – Feb. 2, 2018 – The big football game is just days away and if you just can’t get yourself jazzed about another order-in, tomato sauced pizza, take heart. This vegetarian-friendly Greek Beet Pita […]
Kontos Foods, Steve and Nancy Kontos, to Receive Top Local Honor
Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce Bestows Company with ‘Faith in Paterson’ Award Paterson, N.J. – Jan. 25, 2018 – Kontos Foods, manufacturer of ethnic artisan breads and traditional Mediterranean foods, its owner and vice president, Steve Kontos, and the company’s controller and chief financial officer, Nancy Kontos, are being honored with the “Faith in Paterson,” […]
Start 2018 on a Low-Carb Diet That Sustains You
Kontos Foods Greek Lifestyle Flatbread Packs a Nutritional Punch With Half the Carbs, Twice the Protein of Traditional Flatbread Paterson, N.J. – Jan. 9, 2018 –If you’re starting 2018 on a diet like millions of people around the world are—dietitians recommend the best success will not only come by eating smaller portions, but also in […]