Jelly Belly Candy Gourmet Confectionery Now OU KOSHER
In the confectionery world, a few names stand out in the minds of consumers. Jelly Belly® jelly beans, are among those confections that enjoy worldwide brand name recognition and loyal consumer following. The manufacturer, Jelly Belly Candy Company headquartered in Fairfield, Calif., has switched from another kosher certification to make Jelly Belly jelly beans and all of its confectionery products OU Kosher effective later this summer. This support can only increase with the decision to become OU Kosher.
Perfumes
The etymology of the word perfume is of Latin origin, and is a hybrid of two words “per fume”, which means “through smoke”. Perfumes were first created in the Middle East many centuries ago, and eventually spread its way throughout Europe. Today perfumes are an integral part of the booming cosmetics industry.
Steps to Kosher Certification
1 Complete and send your New Company application back to the OU office by fax or by mail. The application asks for logistical information about your company and you plant, as well as a list of the products you want certified, and their ingredients. 2 A Rabbinic coordinator (account executive) will be assigned to handle […]
Coffee
Coffee is perhaps one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Its history can be traced back as early to the 9th century, and it is believed to have originated in Western Ethiopia. In fact, some suggest that the name coffee might come from Kafia, an Ethiopian city. The popularity of coffee is known to have spread to European countries by the 17th century and eventually made its way to the American colonies. It is somewhat interesting to note that coffee was not well received initially in America. The popularity of coffee grew during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, when the country experienced a tea shortage. Today, coffee is a very popular beverage in the United Sates, as well as the rest of the world.
Some Public Information on Private Label Requests
We at the OU product department are responsible for processing all of your company’s product requests. While we are on the topic of private labels, we thought it might be a good time to mention a couple of points when sending private label requests to our office.
OU Kosher Essay Contest Winners
Hadassah Goldman, Grade 8, YBH of Passaic-Hillel Chaya Meth, Grade 7, Bais Yaakov Baltimore Chevie Pahmer, Grade 7, YBH of Passaic-Hillel Abby Sanfield, Grade 7, Maimonides Torah Academy Sarah Sanfield, Grade 5, Maimonides Torah Academy Zachary Weiner, Grade 7, Manhattan Day School
Contest Winners 2012
KASHRUT – MORE THAN JUST A SYMBOL ON A BOX by Hannah Kark, Grade 9, DAT High School, Denver CO KASHRUT: LONG–TERM GAINS IN A WORLD OF COMPROMISES by Shmuel Michaels, Grade 9, DAT High School, Denver CO KASHRUT by Michelle Natanova, Grade 8, Yeshivat Ohr Haiim, Queens, NY WHAT IS G-D TEACHING ME WITH […]
OU Celebrates Publication of Rav Soloveitchik’s Teachings
The Orthodox Union and its Mesorah Commission, devoted as they are to the life and teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik z”l, the Rav, last week celebrated the publication of the latest two volumes in its Shiurei HaRav series with a well-attended reception at OU headquarters in New York.
Is Keeping Kosher More than Just a Way of Eating?: To Eat or Not to Eat, that is the Question
Winner of the 2007 OU Kosher Week Essay Contest
The Turning Point for Janet
Winner of the 2007 OU Kosher Week Essay Contest