From the Gold Rush to Kosher Parve: The Legacy of Guittard Chocolate
We sat down with Amy Guittard, the fifth-generation Chief Marketing Officer of Guittard Chocolate and the first woman to join the company’s management team. Tracing its roots back to 1868 in San...
Siblings Stir Up the Kosher Food Scene with Dumplings
We sat down with the dynamic sibling duo behind the brand, whose spirited approach to kosher cuisine has carved out a niche in the market. These entrepreneurs have infused their family’s rich he...
Idaho’s Russet Burbank Powerhouse: Inside GPOD’s Russet Burbank Empire
GPOD Potatoes, established in 1968, represents the heart of potato farming in Shelley, Idaho. With a focus on the renowned Russet Burbank variety, GPOD has built a reputation for delivering quality pr...
From Resilience to Success: La Jolla Tortilleria’s Story
We spoke to the CEO of La Jolla Tortilleria, Daniel Torres about his family’s and company’s inspiring story.  Imagine fleeing civil war in El Salvador, arriving in the United States with nothing...
From Sheets to Solutions: The Unseen Impact of All Foils
In this interview, Jim Papp, Director of Sales for  All Foils, discusses the multifaceted operations and contributions of his company within the metal foil industry. Located in Strongsville, Ohio, Al...
Ethical Sweetening: Balancing Kosher, Organic, and Fair Trade at Wholesome Sweeteners
OU Kosher: Melissa, can you give us a general overview of Wholesome Sweeteners and describe your role within the company?  Melissa Holik: I am the Quality Systems and Compliance Manager at Wholesome...
Engineering Water Treatment Solutions for Kosher Compliance and Beyond
In a dialogue with OU Kosher, Byron and Larry Nickels recount the founding of WATERTECH by their father, Al Nickels, in 1975. With its roots in addressing the unmet needs for local water treatment in...
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 significan...
Bee-ing Kosher:Grupo Bio Vital’s Natural Approach to Wellness
Introduction to Biovital’s Mission and Products  OU Kosher: Could you give a general overview of what your company does and your products?  Israel Salazar: Our company, based out of Cartagena,...
Aleta Collagen Bovine Kosher Collagen Peptides Powder
Hana White, the founder of Aleta Collagen, grappled with joint pain and skin dullness. After many attempts with different supplements, she discovered the collagen. Not happy with the low-quality optio...