You’ve heard the expression that “competition is good for business!” But is it good for shoppers? So far, the increased competition in kosher has not resulted in sharper lower prices, say consumers…Don’t underestimate the kosher shopper! They did it again, forcing Bimbo breads to restore their kosher certification…Customer loyalty is very important but are kosher stores investing enough into loyalty…Visiting New Orleans? Let Joel Brown welcome you to his amazing New York kosher experience. After all, he’s been there for 31 years…Think kosher catering is not available in places like Biloxi or the Caribbean. Think again and see what the Weiss family has been doing…OK so Passover is late this year, but what are the advantages for the industry?…In My Sixth Sense, I look at Mid-Winter Break or Yeshiva Week…Eda Kram covers new beverages from Toscanini.

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Menachem Lubinsky
Editor-in-Chief