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.“
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