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.
Duncan Hines to Offer OU Certified Pareve Cakes Again
There is good news for kosher consumers who want their Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Cake Mixes, certified kosher by the Orthodox Union, to have pareve and non-dairy status. The company has reversed a decision made in 2005 to switch the product to dairy, therefore rendering it unusable for cakes that are served with meat meals at the Sabbath table. The product line includes Moist Deluxe Classic Yellow, the best selling cake mix in the country, and other consumer favorites such as Devil’s Food, Lemon Supreme and Butter Recipe Golden.
First Steps: A Process of Mutual Learning and Discovery
As you become familiar with the Orthodox Union, its personnel and policies, you will appreciate why its endorsement is universally regarded as the premier kosher certification. The worldwide acceptability of OU certification is unrivalled and powers your brand with a competitive edge. Our commitment to new technologies ensures rapid and reliable response to your needs. […]
You Value Integrity, We Value Integrity
It is important for you to know that OU Kosher is unique among all the major kosher certification agencies in that it is part of a communal organization. A multi-purpose, nonprofit agency founded in 1898, the Orthodox Union represents and serves individuals and synagogues across North America and beyond, making it one of the largest and […]
Other Major Divisions of the Orthodox Union
COMMUNITY SERVICES provides programmatic, educational and administrative support services to a huge network of member synagogues. Seminars on Positive Parenting and other educational programs are offered in both major cities and small communities.http://www.ou.org NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNAGOGUE YOUTH has chapters in 39 states that provide inspiring, educational, and fun programming, summer camps and public school clubs, […]
How the OU Kosher Staff Is Structured
The OU prides itself on being service-oriented. While we maintain the most extensive infrastructure of kosher services and expertise, our staff is dedicated to servicing clients’ needs with personal, hands-on, user friendly communication and responsiveness. The following is a breakdown of the OU’s staffing and managerial structure. Senior Management The Rabbinic Administrator bears ultimate responsibility […]
Communication and Information
From the training of your plant personnel to the updating of your marketing department, we believe that regular communication that informs and educates is the key to an effective and harmonious relationship. We have created many different communications vehicles through which you will continue to learn more about us: Behind the Union Symbol: a quarterly […]
Getting The Maximum Benefit Out Of Your OU Certification
The Benefits of Kosher Certification with OU Kosher Most Americans eat some kosher food every day, but chances are they’re not aware of it. Take a walk down the aisles of any supermarket and you will see that OU certification appears on over 60% of America’s produced foods that are certified kosher, from the coveted Oreo […]