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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 […]
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 […]
OU Kosher Brings Educational Programming and Industry Expertise to Over 500 Members of Dallas’ Jewish Community
OU Kosher Team Tailored High-Level Shiurim and Workshops to Diverse Hashkafot and Built Connections With Local Rabbanim, and Lay Leaders The OU Kosher team met with many of the local rabbanim in Dallas In a first for the Dallas Jewish community, over 500 people of all ages and hashkafot recently learned about kashrus, in a […]
Global Food Leaders Introduce New OU Kosher-Certified Products in 2025
The Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher certification continues to be the gold standard in the global food industry, certifying over 1.4 million products worldwide. We are proud that many of the world’s most iconic brands choose OU Kosher because it is the most recognized kosher certification globally. Brands understand that this certification not only ensures the […]
OU Kosher Summer Education Program Explores Daily Applications of Kashrus in Depth
Advanced Seminars in Kashrus Taught by World-Class Industry Leaders As rabbinic positions go, Rabbi Aaron Kleinman’s is among the most unique. A commander in the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps, his role includes overseeing kashrus on various warships — a challenge he recently shared with over 90 men from the U.S., Canada, and Panama, who are […]
Driving Private Labels: The Role of Kosher Certification in Retailers’ Success
Private Labels: A Cornerstone of Modern Retail In the evolving grocery landscape, private label brands have become a cornerstone of many retailers’ offerings, driving a significant portion of their sales. This growth includes the development of private labels designed to meet specific consumer demands, like kosher certification. Leading the Kosher Certification Charge: Aldi and Trader […]
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 […]
OU Kosher Conference Marks 30 Years of Unifying Mashgichim Worldwide
Recent Event Drew Over 170 Participants Including Representatives of Prominent Kashrus Agencies More than 120 OU Kosher Rabbinic Coordinators (RCs) and Rabbinic Field Representatives (RFRs) and over 50 rabbanim from international kashrus organizations recently convened at the Delta Hotel in Iselin, New Jersey, for OU Kosher’s 30th Kashrus Conference, an annual highlight that celebrates OU […]
OU Kosher Marks Another Successful Passover Season Educating Thousands
Reflecting on Its Busiest Period, World’s Largest Kosher Certification Agency is Inspired by Consumers’ Eagerness to Learn As the Rabbinic Coordinators responsible for managing OU (Orthodox Union) Kosher’s consumer hotline and Webbe Rebbe online forum — an email address where consumers may send in kashrus sheylos that are answered in writing — Rabbi Zvi Nussbaum […]
Overview of New OU Kosher Certified Product Launches in 2024
Overview of New OU Kosher Certified Product Launches in 2024 The first half of 2024 has seen a variety of new products from companies that proudly carry the OU Kosher certification. These new offerings cater to the dietary needs of the kosher community and bring unique flavors and health-conscious options to the market. Here’s a […]
