In this issue, I take the personal privilege of looking back at the genesis of Kosherfest and really the incredible journey of the kosher food industry over the last 30 years…Fairway has taken the initiative of showcasing some of the newest Israeli products…Exports of Israeli wines have doubled in 5 years to $31 million…”One-stop shopping” is no longer a priority for price-conscious kosher consumers…Kosher bacon, thanks to technology? Yes, technology is big for kosher, especially in Israel…This year’s Kosherfest has an incredible lineup of seminars and speakers. Read our preview…Don’t be fooled. America’s supermarkets are very much engaged in the growth of kosher…Eda Kram in her New Product Showcase covers Everything But The Bagel Spice Mix.

Menachem Lubinsky
Editor-in-Chief