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OU Kosher’s Women’s Seminar Offers Deep Dive into Kosher Certification
ASK OU 2025 Summer Women’s Kashrus Experience Attendees Gain Rare Insights into the Precision and Professionalism Behind OU Kosher’s Work As a cooking instructor, personal chef, and author of The Giving Table cookbook, Naomi Ross of Woodmere, New York, has been well-versed in recipe development and food preparation for years Thanks to a […]
Capital on the Move: Major 2025 Investments by OU Kosher Certified Companies
The global food industry in 2025 is experiencing a wave of capital investment—not just in physical infrastructure like plants and distribution centers, but also in technology, sustainability, and food safety systems. This surge is driven by shifting consumer preferences, the need for resilient supply chains, and tighter regulatory demands. Both established players and ambitious startups […]
FDA Updates Labeling Compliance Program — What It Means for OU Kosher-Certified Facilities
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a major update to its general food labeling compliance program. The revised program, Compliance Program 7321.005, replaces the 2010 version and is now titled “General Food Labeling Requirements and Labeling-Related Sample Analysis — Domestic and Import.” It reflects the FDA’s current regulations, inspection priorities, and enforcement […]
OU Kosher’s Ingredient Database Offers Help with Supply Chain Resilience in 2025
The OU Kosher ingredient database is one of the largest resources of its kind, containing information on millions of kosher-approved products and ingredients sourced from both OU and trusted partner agencies. Certified companies can access this comprehensive database through OU Direct, the OU’s secure online portal. The pandemic brought global supply chain vulnerabilities into sharp […]
OU Kosher Certified Plant-Based Powerhouses Chart Three Paths to Profitable Growth
The plant-based industry’s wild ride from explosive growth to market correction has separated the survivors from the casualties. While some companies retreated or folded, three OU Kosher certified leaders doubled down on dramatically different strategies—and all three are winning. SunOpta bet big on infrastructure when others pulled back, investing nearly $200 million in new capacity […]
Turn It Around: How Malk Made Ingredient Transparency Their Winning Strategy
Most food brands focus their marketing on the front panel – beautiful designs, bold claims, and eye-catching graphics. The ingredient list on the back? That’s typically viewed as a necessary regulatory requirement, not a selling point. But what if a company was so confident in their ingredients that they built their entire marketing campaign around […]
Diverse Rabbinic Leaders Convene at OU Kosher Conference in Jerusalem to Shape the Future of Global Kashrut
In a show of unity, hundreds of kashrut supervisors, senior halachic authorities, and representatives from a wide spectrum of Jewish communities – ranging from leading Charedi kashrut experts to Rabbinical representatives from the IDF in uniform – gathered in Jerusalem recently for OU Kosher’s annual International Kashrut Conference. The event brought together participants from […]
A Sweeter, Saltier Future: How OU Kosher Brands Are Innovating
Introduction The food industry in 2025 is witnessing a transformative shift toward reducing salt and sugar in products, driven by a confluence of health concerns, regulatory mandates, and evolving consumer preferences. This trend is not only reshaping product formulations but also influencing how companies position their offerings to appeal to health-conscious consumers. As a leader […]
Feastables, fastest growing global chocolate brand, is becoming OU Kosher certified
Worldwide rollout of new kosher chocolate products to take place over coming months Feastables, the global snacking company founded in 2022, by YouTube creator and influencer Jimmy Donaldson (better known as MrBeast), has completed the kosher certification process for the production of its chocolate products. The kosher certification was supervised by OU Kosher. Since February […]
Food Transparency: A Growing Consumer Expectation and How the OU Kosher Symbol Provides Clarity
We live in an era where instant access to information is expected—from travel details to product sourcing and even the sustainability of our cars. It’s no surprise that consumers now expect the same level of transparency in the food they eat. A recent Food Business News article highlighted this growing trend, citing a discussion at […]