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For decades, Grecian Delight | Kronos has been a foodservice innovator—bringing bold Mediterranean flavors, global proteins, and craveable convenience to menus across the country. Our R&D capabilities are designed with operators in mind, creating award-winning, scalable solutions that meet the moment and inspire what’s next. From premium ReadyCarved® meats and plant-based proteins to handcrafted dips, bakery favorites, and sauces, we develop standout products that are as operationally smart as they are delicious.
We don’t just follow trends—we help shape them.
Led by Chief Innovation Officer and Chef Nick Spondike, our Innovation Team combines world-class culinary artistry with decades of commercial expertise. With deep roots in food science, culinary training, and product development, the team brings together over 150 years of combined R&D and culinary expertise across a wide range of categories—from ethnic proteins and artisan bakery to sauces, plant-based proteins, and more.
Beyond the kitchen, the team’s project management expertise spans the full spectrum of product commercialization, ensuring seamless execution from concept through launch. They also bring extensive knowledge of both USDA and FDA regulatory management, making sure every product we create is not only innovative but also safe, compliant, and market-ready.
Together, this group has developed a robust portfolio of successful foodservice solutions—including FABI Award-winning products that set new standards in flavor, format, and functionality. Their passion for food and innovation powers every product we bring to market, creating solutions that are as exciting for consumers as they are practical for operators.
2025 Spanakopita Chickpea Bites
2025 Zucchini Chickpea Bites
2024 ReadyCarved Pork Al Pastor Slices
2020 Chocolate Hummus
2020 Falafel Patties
2020 KronoBROIL Korean BBQ Slices
2019 Turducken
2018 KronoBROIL Gyro Slices
Innovation starts with insight. Every new product we create is rooted in data from the industry’s most trusted sources—like Datassential—and is guided by our own observations of real-world foodservice behavior. This allows us to develop solutions that anticipate trends before they become mainstream, helping our partners stay one step ahead in a fast-changing marketplace.
We also know that consumer curiosity is up—75% of people have eaten a plant-based meal in the past month, even if they’re not vegetarian. Our innovation pipeline connects all of this information with culinary exploration, enabling us to develop products that tap into consumer desires while remaining practical for kitchens. By tracking what people are eating, where they’re eating it, and what they’re searching for online, we’re able to craft products that resonate both on the menu and in the moment. We translate these insights into solutions that help our customers stay on-trend, on-brand, and on-target.
We don’t just hand over a product—we build partnerships. Our innovation process is collaborative, flexible, and designed to take your idea from early concept to full commercial success. Whether you need menu ideation support, a product tweak, or a fully custom solution, our team is ready to engage at any stage of the development cycle.
Here’s how we help:
Let’s co-create what’s next in Mediterranean, global, or plant-based innovation—together.
We’re proud to work alongside a broad spectrum of industry-leading brands, each with unique goals but a shared desire to innovate. From fast casual restaurants to foodservice distributors and retailers, our partners trust us to deliver on both performance and inspiration. Our innovation work has contributed to the success of top QSR/FSR chains, regional restaurant chains and some of the leading grocers and club stores.
These collaborations range from exclusive, custom product development to co-branded national launches and private label solutions. Whether helping a chain expand into Mediterranean with a new hummus line or developing a retail-ready gyro kit, we create solutions that help brands grow and differentiate.