1. Kronos Chicken Shawarma for Foodservice
…The Hottest Trend in Mediterranean Foods

2. 2014 Trends
Looking at the National Restaurant Association 2014 Culinary
Forecast Kronos has products in every Category
Other Notable Trends Kronos Products Address
Healthy Is IN
Mediterranean diet still offers healthy eating options (The Mayo Clinic, 2013)
Canola Oil Conversion, Trans Fat, etc. Options
Ethnic Cuisines
#9 Middle Eastern
#11 Mediterranean
Main Dishes
#6 Street food-inspired main courses
#10 Meatless/vegetarian items
#12 Specialty/gourmet sandwiches
Breakfast
#1 Ethnic-inspired breakfast items
# 5 Greek Yogurt and Parfait
Other Items/Ingredients
# 11 Ethnic condiments
# 13 Flatbreads
# 15 Greek yogurt
One-Step Convenience
(RTS Resource, Oct.2013)

3. The Mediterranean Trend is still … ON TREND
Recognized as a healthier way of eating, the Mediterranean diet
The "Mediterranean diet" typical of traditional Italian and Greek cooking, has been found to be one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world,” CBS News, USA Today, The Early Show
Has shown to ward of heart attacks and stroke, The New York Times
Aims to keep the heart healthy, USA Today
Offers a heart-healthy eating plan, The Mayo Clinic
The popularity of Mediterranean diets continue to rise on Restaurant Trends watch lists as reported by NRA, in the past years
Mediterranean food is becoming increasingly popular from a flavor standpoint, also
6 in 10 consumers recently surveyed indicating they would likely order a menu item featuring flavors and ingredients typically associated with Mediterranean cuisine, Techmonics
“Of all regional cuisines, foods from the Mediterranean, excluding Italy, … stole the [Fancy Food] show.” 2013
Many delicious foodstuffs from the Mediterranean basin are on the way to being “discovered” by American palates,
Food Trends for 2013, Straight From the Source,
Forbes, July, 2013

4. Shawarma is fast becoming the new trendy
Mediterranean street food in America…
Even making its way into
the movies!

5. Poultry’s Popularity Rising
As American consumers become more health conscious consumption rates
Decreased for red meats, Beef
Increased for leaner white meats, Chicken
Chicken having the highest rate
Huffington Post, Jan. 2014
Per capita chicken consumption has risen from
Under 20 lbs in 1909 to about 60 lbs in 2012
Annual Consumption per Capita
Source: NPR. Data via Earth Policy Institute
According to Mintel, the number of
restaurant menu items featuring poultry has
increased by 12% in the last three years
Fluctuations in protein prices are reflected on menus
Presence of chicken will increase as beef prices increase, Restaurant News, Dec. 2013
Kronos’ Chicken Shawarma captures all that consumers and operators are looking for in a creative and flavorful new product
Chicken
Mediterranean
Efficient
Source: Earth Policy Institute. Credit: Angela Wong / NPR

6. Kronos’ Chicken Shawarma
Bringing the street foods of the Mediterranean to your location Kronos introduces
Chicken Shawarma
Crafted In Tradition
Shawarma, a Mediterranean “street food” has growing national appeal
Usually shaved off of a cone, Kronos offers operators
Ease and Efficiency
Less Waste
Heat and Serve. Fully Cooked
Labor Savings
Professional “shaving” not required
Commonly served with rice or another side our Shawarma is versatile, use it
As a sandwich in pita bread or wrap
On top of Tabouleh, rice or salad
Quality Ingredients Deliver Robust Flavor in Every Bite
Highest quality boneless, skinless chicken
Thigh and Breast meat provide
Great flavor and an authentic Shawarma appearance
Marinated in a distinctively Mediterranean seasoned sauce
Designed with Customers in Mind
Ready to Eat, Fully Cooked
Convenient packaging for foodservice
2 x 5lbs Bags

7. Product Specs and Pricing
ITEM # 1127RD
SHELF LIFE:
Frozen 6 months
PRICING:
$3.87/lb.
$38.70/Case
Chicken Shawarma
package size
2 x 5 lbs. Bags
master case dimensions
11.375” x 7.375” x 7.125”
master case gross weight
10.5 lbs.
net weight
10 lbs.
pallet pattern (TI x HI)
20 x 7
cube
.35
INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN, WATER, CANOLA OIL, SPICES (INCLUDING CILANTRO), SALT, SMOKED PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CANOLA OIL, RICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE.