By Rabbi Yaakov Luban
Recently, an e-mail diatribe about the so-called “Kosher Tax” has been widely disseminated through the Internet. The allegations are total nonsense and a complete distortion of the truth.
By Rabbi Yaakov Luban
The Hebrew word kosher means fit or proper as it relates to kosher dietary law. Kosher foods are permitted to be eaten, and can be used as ingredients in the production of additional food items.
By Glenn Motsinger
The history of Erie Foods International began in 1938. In the beginning, the company produced industrial casein for the adhesive, paint and textile industries. Later, it was the first firm to domestically convert casein to sodium caseinate for non-dairy applications such as coffee whiteners and whipped toppings. Since the company’s expansion from the industrial casein markets in the 60's and 70's, the Orthodox Union has been part of our growth.
Today, Bumble Bee® is an integrated seafood company with approximately $750 million in annual revenues and a wholly owned subsidiary of ConAgra Foods, Inc.—one of the world’s largest branded food companies. Each of their brands proudly bears the OU symbol of quality, a certification that goes back for decades. “We are proud of our long-standing relationship with the OU, as we know that its symbol is a critical measure of quality for our consumers.“
By Jane Macey
The cooperation between AMCO and the Orthodox Union is well earned. Historically, AMCO buyers of raw ingredients would travel the world searching for the dairy farms and casein manufacturing facilities that would meet their high standards.
These high standards were now the mutual concern of the company as well as the Orthodox Union. Representatives from both organizations would travel into the far-reaching corners of the world to prepare for and assist in the certification process of a kosher casein manufacturing plant.
Several successful overseas facilities have been certified kosher through the efforts of AMCO and the Orthodox Union working together to meet these high standards.
Dave and Betsy Wilcox did not have the money for expensive cuts of meat so they came up with the perfect marinade to help tenderize inexpensive meats. Since then, ALLEGRO has become the market leader in marinades through-out the South. Since becoming certified by the OU, the marketing research has reflected the growing demand for kosher pareve items. "It was worth our efforts after all."
A&B Famous Gefilte Fish owes its success to the vision and foresight of Abraham and Benjamin, but in very great part to the OU as well. OU certification opens doors in homes to them worldwide — and when your product is gefilte fish, if those doors don’t open, you are out of business.
By Drew FacerThe decision to become kosher certified was natural for Idahoan based on their commitment to service consumers’ needs and the desire to provide quality food products to a larger audience.
The decision to become kosher certified was natural for Idahoan based on their commitment to service consumers’ needs and the desire to provide quality food products to a larger audience.
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