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 50 varieties of Pocket-Less Pita® and Flatbreads, and other specialty products, at the National Restaurant Association Show 2018, the International Foodservice Marketplace, taking place May 19-22 at the McCormick Place in Chicago. Visit Kontos Foods at Booth #2048.
Kontos Foods will be featuring its Pre-Grilled Cocktail Flatbreads, Pre-Grilled, Mini Oval Flatbreads, All-Natural, French-Style Crepes, International Pastry Puffs (served as Buñuelos, Loukoumades, and Zeppole), Greek Yogurt, Imported Feta Cheese, Dolmades, Hummus and Tzatziki dips with Pre-Grilled Cocktail Flatbreads, and Gluten-Free Wraps.
Also on display will be Greek Lifestyle Flatbread, which has twice the Protein, half the carbohydrates, fewer calories and less sugar than other Flatbreads, as well as Classic Baklava and Nut Rolls, perfect, bite-sized desserts to end a meal or snack on any time of the day.
The NRA Show attracts more than 43,000 foodservice buyers from around the world, including 96 of the top 100 restaurant brands, independent and chain restaurants, retail grocery stores, non-commercial institutions, and wholesale dealers. The restaurant industry alone has projected 2017 sales of $736 billion, according to the NRA.
“The NRA Show is one of the biggest shows in the U.S., so not to be missed,” said Steve Kontos, president of Kontos Foods. “Being there helps Kontos build closer ties with existing foodservice and restaurant buyers and forge relationships with new vendors. It’s been a winning strategy for us, enabling us to get our foot in the door of some major restaurant chains.”
Kontos sells its products to retailers and foodservice establishments across North America and several other countries. Find Kontos on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Kontosfoods and follow the company on Twitter @KontosFoods.
About Kontos Foods
Founded in 1987, Kontos Foods, Inc. is a Paterson, New Jersey-based provider of artisan breads and traditional Mediterranean foods for restaurants, hotels, food service, retail specialty stores and supermarkets worldwide. The family-owned company specializes in hand-stretched flatbreads, including the Kontos Pocket-Less Pita®, Fillo dough, pastries, olives, gyro meats, and Greek yogurts, as well as over 50 varieties of multi-ethnic flatbreads. Kontos Foods has over 275 employees and was founded by Evripides (Evris) Kontos and his son Steve, who together bring over 100 years’ experience in the premium food industry. The company’s bread and Fillo products are made in the USA. Visit https://kontos.com or call (973) 278-2800.
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Kontos Foods Inc.
(973) 278-2800, ext. 326
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