Sixth Sense

To begin with, here is my weekly disclaimer that I do on occasion represent Agriprocessors, so don't shoot the messenger. The new Hekhsher Tzedek promoted by several conservative rabbis and other liberal groups was a non-starter three years ago after a PETA video alleged animal abuse at the Postville plant of

On any given week, I have occasion to speak to many people in the kosher food industry. Over the last few weeks, the topics usually included steep commodity price increases, the soaring fuel costs, increased shipping costs, and the developments in Postville. So it was a bit of a surprise when a leading distributor chose to

On any given week, I have occasion to speak to many people in the kosher food industry. Over the last few weeks, the topics usually included steep commodity price increases, the soaring fuel costs, increased shipping costs, and the developments in Postville. So it was a bit of a surprise when a leading distributor chose to

Since this column is about Agriprocessors, I begin with the disclaimer that my firm LUBICOM Marketing Consulting does on occasion represent Agriprocessors. In May 1902, 20,000 women influenced by the emerging labor and women's suffrage movements, declared a boycott against the myriad of small kosher butcher shops that

Since this column is about Agriprocessors, I begin with the disclaimer that my firm LUBICOM Marketing Consulting does on occasion represent Agriprocessors. In May 1902, 20,000 women influenced by the emerging labor and women's suffrage movements, declared a boycott against the myriad of small kosher butcher shops that