Industrial Kosher Articles
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 […]
Expanding Horizons: PRL’s Move into the Consumer Market
Premier Research Labs has long been recognized for its exceptional contributions to the health and wellness industry. Recently, PRL has made a significant leap by expanding its offerings directly to consumers, a move that underscores their commitment to broadening access to their top-notch supplements. In our conversation with D’Voya, he provides a comprehensive look at […]
Adapting to Market Demands: Twin Rivers Technologies’ Strategic Shift to Kosher Glycerin
In our latest interview, we had the privilege of speaking with key representatives from Twin Rivers Technologies, a leading manufacturer of OU kosher-certified glycerin and fatty acids. Chris Schneider, Vice President of Business Development, along with his colleagues Nick Roberts and Garth Leonard, provided an in-depth look into the company’s strategic transition towards a fully […]
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 […]