The OU Becomes the Big Cheese at European Dairy Companies
As the global marketplace becomes a local reality at the doorsteps of every consumer, more and more top-quality
European specialty products as never before imagined are increasingly available on these shores. While this is the case in general, it is especially notable in the kosher market, where kosher consumers now have neighborhood access to numerous overseas products that are renowned for their quality and branding across the Atlantic but were heretofore unavailable on this side of the Pond.
Hoffman Chocolates: From the Florida Tropics Comes a Really Hot Product
Amid the usual pastel stucco architecture of tropical South Florida, stands a charming Tudor-style building that is home to some of the finest confections in the world. Hoffman’s Chocolates was established in 1975 when Paul Hoffman purchased the furniture and fixtures from Dolly’s, a small candy shop in downtown Lake Worth. After sixteen years as an engineer for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company, Paul decided to own a business in which he and his family could work together.
Rabbi Kenneth Auman Appointed Chairman of OU/RCA Joint Kashrus Commission
Rabbinical Council of America announces new appointments to the OU/RCA Kashrus partnership as they enter a new era of enhanced Kosher consumer services
Glossary of Kosher Terms for Companies
The following are some non-English kosher terms that you may come across along with their explanations: Bishul Yisroel (also spelled Bishul Yisrael): Certain foods require increased a Rabbi’s involvement in the cooking process. The OU requires Bishul Yisroel on all of those products deemed to be included in the requirements for Bishul Yisroel under Jewish […]
A Honey Tree Grows in Michigan
HoneyTree has an 87-year heritage in the honey industry. Our 130,000-square foot facility in Onsted, Michigan is centrally located to serve the entire nation. HoneyTree markets a full line of honey products to the retail and food service as well as the industrial market.
V Chocolates: Loving Life as an OU Company
Ron Best has been making fine chocolates for 25 years, and friends say he has chocolate running through his veins. Five years ago, he found himself out of the chocolate business and selling insurance. It didn’t take long for the love of candy-making to pull him back into the business. In late 2004, Ron teamed with some friends and formed V Chocolates, to specialize in fine toffees, caramels and truffles.
Madelaine Chocolates: The Gourmet Chocolate for (OU) Kosher Consumers
For over half a century, Madelaine has been satisfying Americans’ cravings for high quality chocolate with incredibly delicious, premium chocolate, molded into a wide variety of highly detailed, foiled shapes, and a wide assortment of chocolate covered confections.
Endangered Species Chocolate: Tastes Good and Does Good at the Same Time
Endangered Species Chocolate was founded in 1993 in an effort to spread awareness and make a positive impact on the growing number of plant and animal species disappearing from the Earth. This company’s mission, to produce high-quality kosher chocolate made with the finest ethically traded, shade-grown cocoa and all-natural ingredients, fuels its philanthropic commitment to contribute ten percent of net profits to help support species, habitat and humanity.
OU Kosher Dairy Seminar for Industry Professionals
OU Dairy Industry Seminar Provided a Thorough Undertanding of the Intricacies and Benefits of Kosher Production of Dairy Products:
With the presence of representatives from companies located from New Hampshire to California and many states in between, the Orthodox Union held Dairy Seminar 2006 last week, which was directed at plant managers, directors of quality assurance, production and marketing, and anyone with responsibility for a dairy company’s kosher program.
As Part of “Kosher Month” OU to Present “Coming to a Yeshiva Near You” Education Program
As Part of ‘Kosher Month’ OU to present Coming To A Yeshiva Near You Education Program at Bensalem Outreach Center, November 14; topic to focus on ‘Mysteries’ Of Food Packaged Ingredient Panels.