Paterson, New Jersey – Sept 13, 2016 – Kontos Foods, Inc. (www.kontos.com), a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of traditional Greek and Mediterranean foods, today announced that the company will be exhibiting nearly its entire range of offerings, including its Flatbread and Fillo products, at the Americans Food & Beverage Tradeshow at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami from Sept. 26-27. The company’s booth is #1718.
“The Americas Food & Beverage Show represents a big growth area for us, and we’re looking forward to strengthening our ties with the brokers and distributors from the Carribean region,” said Steve Kontos, vice president of Kontos Foods. “Our new offerings such as Greek yogurt jalapeno dip are natural crossover products and we’re excited to introduce them at the show.”
Visitors to Kontos Foods’ booth will see over 50 varieties of Flatbreads, Fillo pastry products such as Baklava and Nut Rolls, and ready-made Fillo dough for home baking. New offerings include Kontos’ 12-inch Gluten-Free Pre-Grilled Wraps, and Kontos’ new Greek yogurt jalapeno dip. Flatbreads on display will include Kontos Foods’ top-selling Pocket-Less Pita®, the traditional pita of the Eastern Mediterranean; Greek Lifestyle Flatbread, which has 2x Protein, half the Carbohydrates, and less Calories and Sugar than other Flatbreads; and mini Cocktail Flatbreads for snacks and appetizers. Show attendees will also be able to check out Kontos’ Panini breads, Indian and Asian Nans, Lavash bread, and more.
Kontos Foods, whose founder pioneered the mass production and commercialization of Fillo dough in North America several decades ago, will exhibit Fillo of varying thicknesses for Foodservice and home baking. Also on display will be Kataifi dough, finely spun strands of dough that add flair to seafood and dessert dishes. Booth visitors will be able to sample several of the company’s Flatbreads and ready-made Baklava and Nut Roll pastries.
The Americas Food & Beverage Show, in its 20th year, attracts close to 12,000 buyers with nearly 500 exhibitors from 94 countries. It offers an opportunity to sample the largest selection of foods and beverages from around the world catering to the taste of the Americas.
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 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, which has over 225 employees and was founded by Evripides (Evris) Kontos with his son Steven, together bring over 100 years’ experience in the premium food industry. The company’s bread and Fillo products are made in the USA. Visit www.kontos.com or call (973) 278-2800.
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Kontos Contact
Warren Stoll
Kontos Foods Inc.
(973) 278-2800, ext. 326
WarrenS@kontos.com