February 28, 2023

From the Editor

We are delighted that some technical problems that prevented us from sending an Update out until now have been resolved…We’re stepping right in to the holidays of Purim and Passover but are also covering several major kosher stories…Cultured meat may be a problem as far as its kosher status, some rabbis say…The closure of an iconic hand made matzoh factory is creating a great deal of concern…A new kosher chicken brand was launched in time for Passover, thus avoiding a shortage of kosher poultry…Passover kosher consumers can expect to pay at least 12% more than last year due to inflation…The crowds and then some were back for the annual food and wine event by the Royal Wine Corp…The newest kosher holiday: Yeshiva Week… Major Airlines upgrade kosher options… AKO Tightens standards for new applicants…In My Sixth Sense I look at the exploding kosher food scene…Eda Kram in her New Product Showcase covers new roasted nuts. 

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Menachem Lubinsky

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