Skyrocketing Cocoa Prices Cause Worldwide Chocolate Shortage
Cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, has more than doubled in price over the past year.
Chinese Express of Manalapan, NJ Permanently Closed After Questions Over Kashrut
OK agency: "We are deeply saddened by this revelation and we are thankful and appreciative to the keep observer who brought this to our attention."
With Expected Domestic Travel Surge, OU Kosher Publishes Guide for Food & Travel
Orthodox Union (OU) Kosher, the world’s largest kosher certification agency, has launched a free online kosher food and travel guide to help Jews follow dietary and ritual observance while away from home.
MrBeast Goes Kosher
OU certifies chocolate bars under MrBeast Feastables brand.
Israeli Burger Chains Go Kosher l’Mehadrin to Support War Effort
The initiative includes some branches of McDonald's, Burger Ranch and Burgerim, the Jewish state's largest chains.
Photo Essay: Thousands Celebrate at the Tekoa Beer Festival in Gush Etzion
A festive atmosphere, excellent beer, food and a concert by Israeli rock legend Berry Sakharoff, resulted in an incredible summer evening at the Desert Beer Festival in Tekoa.
Brussel’s Regional Parliament Slaughters Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Ban on Kosher Shechita
The Hollywood star called on the Brussels parliament to approve the ban and “put an end to the cruel suffering of animals.”
Israeli Cuisine Celebrated in Azerbaijan’s Shusha Food Festival
I've noticed many improvements in Shusha since my last visit there a year ago.
Bennett: From Now On, I’m Paying for my Family’s Food Deliveries
There’s something shrill and annoying about Bennett’s little lectures on political propriety.
Kahana’s Kashrut Reform Launched on Sunday, Opposition Group Launched ‘Kashrut Snitch’
The two chief rabbis accused Kahana of looking to please non-Orthodox sectors in Israel and abroad.
In US, Campaign Ignited to Revoke Ben & Jerry’s KOF-K Kosher Certification
Vermonters for Justice in Palestine called on Ben & Jerry’s to go all the way in erasing Israel from the map.
65 Israeli Wines Win Medals in Decanter World Wine Awards
The “Oscars of wine” recognizes the products of 18 Israeli wineries, bestowing six gold medals, 31 silvers and 28 bronzes.
Report: UAE National Carrier Emirates to Launch ‘Kosher Arabia’
“With recent developments, we expect that demand for kosher food in the UAE and region will grow quickly,” says Emirates Flight Catering CEO Saeed Mohammed.
STAR-K Launches Institute Of Halacha
The Mishna teaches us, "Appoint for yourself a rav" - a Torah guide, from whom you can acquire clarity through wisdom.
Psagot Winery Commits to Fighting EU Court’s Anti-Semitic Ruling on Labeling
“Even though the ECJ ruled against us , this is just the beginning of the fight. We are not going to accept a double standard,” said CEO of Psagot Winery Yaakov Berg.
Samaria Wine Receives High Ranking from Prestigious US Wine Journal
Wine Spectato recently awarded the high grade of 90 to the Tura Winery’s 2014 Mountain Peak wine.
Back to Basics: Bimbo Bakeries USA Confirms Kosher Recertification
“After hearing from our loyal kosher consumers and after productive meetings with our Kosher Certifiers, Bimbo Bakeries USA is pleased to announce that we will once again be offering kosher products under the Arnold, Sara Lee and Ball Park brands,” the company announced.
Belgium to Ban Shechita in 2019
This means there will be no kosher meat available to observant Jews in Flanders, home to Antwerp.
Mayo Eaters Again
When a label reads, “egg-free,” “soy-free,” “cholesterol-free,” etc., you kind of assume it is taste-free as well.
Li-Lac Chocolates: “Once You Taste Fresh Chocolate You’ll Never Go Back…”
Demetrious’ insistence on handmaking his chocolaty treasures with only the highest quality ingredients paid off in customer loyalty...
One Blessing Leads To Many More: G-d’s Hand Can Even Be Found In Batches...
In 2001, David Ehrlich, an Israeli promotional filmmaker originally from New York, was down on his luck. He and his wife, Gail, a pre-school teacher, had recently moved their family from Jerusalem to Efrat, but the Second Intifada and a dip in the finances of non-profits had thrown a wrench into his business.
Odds and Ends
We have no special theme this week, just some great products we have come across.
New Kosher Wines For The New Year
Several new wines have arrived stateside just in time for Sukkot.
STAR-K Invited To Talk Kosher In Turkey
STAR-K Certification has enjoyed a successful and harmonious relationship with Turkey for over 25 years, providing kosher certification for scores of Turkish companies....
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