Company Profiles
From Local Peruvian Beginnings to Global Reach: The Multifoods Success Story
Michael DeBakey, the visionary behind Multifoods, unveils the compelling story of transformation from a small-scale operation in Peru to a dominant force in the global food industry, with a significant emphasis on kosher certification. Starting with the challenging acquisition of a bankrupt local company, DeBakey navigated through the intricacies of Peru’s distribution landscape, steering the […]
Maximizing Brand Trust with OU Symbol Visibility
Global Recognition and Diverse Appeal The OU Kosher certification symbol is globally recognized, signifying adherence to kosher dietary laws while representing a commitment to quality, safety, and consumer trust. This certification is highly sought after, extending its appeal far beyond kosher diets to consumers with dietary preferences that include gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. The rigorous […]
Pit Barrel Cooker
While barrel cooking is nothing new, never before has a cooker been brought to the mass market in a form that is both affordable and extremely easy to use.
Undercover Snacks: Charting a Kosher Revolution In-Flight and On-Shelf
Undercover Snacks, an OU Kosher certified company, was founded by Diana and her husband Michael. The duo’s commitment to quality and innovation is evident in their diverse product offerings. Together, they’ve managed to grow the company by navigating various challenges in the industry, from understanding UPC codes to developing new manufacturing processes. Recently, they expanded […]
Empire Kosher
Empire Kosher Poultry’s strong adherence to our founding principles and appreciation of our heritage is the foundation of our more than eight decades of success. In 1938, Joseph N. Katz, an immigrant of humble beginnings, started Empire Kosher Poultry, named for New York, the Empire State. Joe wanted to produce the finest kosher poultry to […]
Bowery Farming: Marrying AI with Sustainable Produce for the Kosher Market
Bowery Farming is a New York-based vertical farming company that is using proprietary technology to produce fresh, local produce year-round. The company’s farms are located in climate-controlled warehouses, where they use nutrient-rich water, and computer-controlled climate systems to grow crops in a sustainable way. Bowery Farming’s vertical farms have a number of advantages over traditional […]
Kosher Manufacturing’s Unsung Hero: The Role of Bitrex®
Bitrex®, a product produced by Veranova, is an important player in the Kosher manufacturing industry. Bitrex, chemically known as Denatonium Benzoate has the distinction of being recognized as the most bitter substance on earth. This unusual characteristic has found an essential application in the Kosher food industry. Kosher manufacturing processes demand stringent cleaning protocols so […]
From Greece to America: Serenata Chocolates
Greece is not well known as a manufacturer of premium chocolate products, but that’s all about to change here in the U.S. with the OU Kosher certified Serenata™ brand of chocolate wafers. For over 50 years, the family enterprise Tottis-Bingo s.a. has been manufacturing these iconic chocolate wafers for their home market in Greece, in […]
Curtice Brothers: A Condiment Startup Takes On the Giants
OU Kosher: I’d like to start by asking you for a general overview of Curtice Brothers and about you and your role as head of international sales. Curtice Brothers History Alex Fisher: Curtice Brothers makes organic and natural condiments. The company actually started in 1868, and we are proud to say that we are the […]
The Hanover Foods: Quality, Kosher Certification, and Connecting with Consumers
Q: Is it important to have the OU Kosher symbol prominently displayed on Hanover products? Russel Smith: It’s always on the front panel or the front of the bag, whether it’s frozen or canned. We make sure it’s prominently positioned. We call them buttons, you know, if it’s vegan, or if it’s grown in the […]
