Industrial Kosher Articles
Rising Baker’s Yeast
Yeast is a microorganism that’s used in baking, brewing, and food fermentation, where it ferments sugars to produce carbon dioxide, alcohol, and various flavors. It’s essential in making bread, beer, wine, and spirits, and also plays a role in fermenting foods like sauerkraut and soy sauce. In addition to food, yeast is used in biotech […]
Connecting Businesses: OU Kosher’s New Copacker Directory for Certified Companies
OU Kosher’s copacker directory, providing an opportunity for OU Kosher-certified copackers to offer their services to OU Kosher certified companies. Each copacker profile lists its production services along with a company description. Specialties like spray-drying, chocolate enrobing, powder-blending, and nutrition bar processing are searchable by keyword and category on OU Direct, OU Kosher’s customer service […]
What is a Mashgiach?
A Mashgiach supervises kosher food production to ensure compliance with halacha (biblical laws), serving as a crucial link between dietary commandments and modern food production techniques. Kosher supervision involves checking multiple aspects of food production. This includes reviewing the ingredients used, watching over how food is cooked, and making sure that the equipment used is […]
Investment and Innovation in the Upcycled Food Arena
The upcycled food market is booming, with a projected global market valuation of $94 billion by 2032 (Global Market Insights). Many OU kosher-certified companies are leveraging their manufacturing capacity to capitalize on this trend. By upcycling food waste into nutritious products, this industry reduces the environmental impact of landfills, which emit harmful toxins like methane. […]
Hiland Global Consulting: Pioneers of Full-Circle Certification Management
Hiland Global Consulting is recognized in the food industry for its comprehensive expertise in certification processes and production protocols. The firm’s team have developed an global partnership network with certification agencies that helps to streamline regulatory and quality assurance processes for their clientele. Hiland specializes in a wide array of certifications including Kosher and is […]
Speaking With Furmano Foods
I had the privilege to speak with Frank Furmano, the Director of Sales for Foodservice Corporate Accounts at Furmano Foods. This dexterous OU kosher-certified domestic and international food service manufacturer, which offers retail products as well, specializes in producing top-grade beans, grains, tomatoes and sauces. We discussed the nature of their business as it relates […]
Creating a Kosher for Passover Certified Product
What Is Kosher for Passover? Every year, OU Kosher certifies thousands of products with a special OU-P (P for Passover). The OU-P symbol indicates that all the ingredients have been approved for their Passover status, the production equipment has been inspected and is Passover-compliant, and an OU inspector was present for a special Passover production. The Expanding […]
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 […]
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics: The Trio Transforming Gut Health
Introduction As we delve deeper into the science of nutrition and the complexities of the microbiome, it’s becoming increasingly clear how significant the roles of probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics are in our overall health. This evolving understanding is driving a surge in consumer interest, particularly among those seeking products that are compatible with kosher dietary […]
Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics: The Trio Transforming Gut Health
Introduction As the growing recognition of the crucial roles probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics play in our overall health gains momentum, fuelled by evolving understanding of the gut microbiome, a surge in consumer interest is sweeping the market, particularly among those actively seeking kosher-compatible options. At OU Kosher, we stay attuned to these trends and regularly […]