Industrial Kosher Articles
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 […]
Giovanni Foods: Three Generations of Quality and Innovation
Interview with Lou Dement of Giovanni Foods OU Kosher certified Giovanni Foods, a third-generation family-owned company, has been producing high-quality pasta sauces and other tomato-based products since 1934. With a strong foundation in Italian tradition, Giovanni Foods has expanded its product offerings to include vinegars, shelf-stable drinks, and clean-label products. The company serves both regional […]
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 […]
Thymly Products: Baking Clean Ingredients and Customer-First Culture
Founded in 1967, Thymly Products is a third-generation, family-owned company based in Maryland that provides functional ingredients for the baking industry—including dough conditioners, baking powders, flavors, and more. All of their products are business-to-business and intended for further processing, not consumer-ready use. Today, Thymly is turning its focus to one of the most pressing issues […]
Navigating the Food Dye Ban: OU Kosher Certified Companies Lead with Natural Alternatives
Recent regulatory shifts in the U.S. food industry, driven by health concerns over synthetic dyes, are reshaping how companies approach food coloring. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to phase out eight artificial dyes by the end of 2026, following the ban on Red No. 3, which must be removed from food […]
What Food Manufacturers Need to Know About Going Kosher
Originally published on ProFoodWorld.com, Chief Operating Officer of OU Kosher, Rabbi Moshe Elefant, explains how food manufacturers can often achieve certification with minimal changes to their processes and ingredients. Learn how this investment can expand your market share and boost sales. Keeping kosher is an ancient set of stringent dietary laws, derived from the Bible […]
A Friendly Guide to OU Kosher Labeling Requirements
We know that staying on top of labeling requirements is crucial for maintaining your OU kosher certification and ensuring your products reach the right customers. Whether you’ve been with us for years or just need a quick reminder, here’s a friendly refresher on the key OU labeling guidelines. Avoiding Costly Mistakes We all know that […]
Crafting Kosher Excellence: How Sally Williams Fine Foods Redefines Gourmet Confectionery
Sally Williams Fine Foods is a South Africa-based company renowned for its premium handcrafted nougat and gourmet confectionery. Established nearly 25 years ago, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality products to markets around the world. Their facility in Johannesburg is both FDA and OU Kosher certified, allowing them to meet the highest […]
TRD Trucking: Building a Kosher-Certified Trucking Empire
In this engaging interview, OU Kosher speaks with Mario Reyes, the president of TRD Trucking—a company he founded at just 18 years old with a single truck. Now overseeing a fleet of 200 trucks and 250 tankers, Mario has expanded his operations to include two OU kosher-certified tank wash facilities in New Hampton, Iowa, and […]
Connect with Your Kosher Consumers this Hanukkah Through Jewish Action Magazine
As the Festival of Lights approaches, kosher-certified companies have the perfect opportunity to connect with their loyal and informed consumers by wishing them a Happy Hanukkah. Jewish Action, the OU’s, non profit flagship quarterly magazine, offers an exceptional platform to reach over 150,000 North American kosher consumers— that include sophisticated, affluent, and influential readers who […]