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Why the world's best known brands choose the OU for Kosher certification

Behind the Union Symbol


Behind the Union Symbol is the highly acclaimed quarterly magazine of the Orthodox Union’s Kashruth Division for current and prospective Kosher certified companies. The publication, which in only a few years has become the premiere kosher trade magazine, features technical articles on the scientific and halachic aspects of kosher food production, company profiles, tips on maximizing a kosher program, as well as sometimes whimsical and always fascinating articles on how the OU’s rabbinic experts bring their skills to more than 6,000 plants in 77 countries worldwide. A must read for food executives, marketing officers and plant personnel. Read entire article »


You can view and download current and previous issues in pdf format by using the dropdown menu below and you can request a free subscription to Behind the Union Symbol by calling 212-613-8346 or 8238 or by emailng Safrane@ou.org.


Issue: Browse past issues:

Spring 2009

  • From the Editor: In Times of Difficulty a Question of Meaning
    by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
  • Babies Choice Kosherization Awards
    by Rabbi Avraham Stone
  • The Tasty Muffin
    by Rabbi Yisroel Bendelstein
  • That David is One Smart Cookie
    by Rachel Murray
  • At Premier Bakers, They are Passionate About their English Muffins
  • Cheryl & Co, Strives to Be the Best Gourmet Food and Gift Company Ever
  • OU Kosher to Recommend Organic Certification to OU Clients
  • The Fascinating Story of Kosher Gelatin
    by Rabbi Eli Gersten
  • SGS and the OU Combining Kosher Certification & International Food Safety Concerns
  • Ask The Rabbi
    by Rabbi Jacob Mendelson
  • Chicago’s First Artisan Distillery is OU Kosher and Organic
    by Rabbi Jacob Mendelson
  • Lucid’s Lucid Decision
  • No Surprise at Symrise
  • The Perfect Pet of the Pentateuch
    by Rabbi Chaim Loike
  • Colombia Land of (Kosher) Opportunity
    by Rabbi Aharon Brun-Kestler
  • Go South, Young Mashgiach
    by Rabbi Norman Schloss
  • Bazooka Candy Brands Top Selling RingPop Certified Kosher
  • Insect-Free Home Vegetable Inspection
  • New FDA Ruling Opens Door to Innovative Kosher Colorants
    by Rabbi Gavriel Price

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