News Archive - cRc Kosher Certification

Heightened consumer interest in at-home eating set to continue, FMI report finds

June 23, 2021

While the lasting impact the pandemic has had on grocery-shopping habits may take some time to become clear, FMI research suggests at least some of the shifts in how consumers relate to food consumption are here to stay…. Click here to read more ...

New Jewish Population Study Shows Promise for Kosher

May 25, 2021

For the first time in 9 years, a major Jewish population study has some relatively good news for the kosher food industry. The new Pew Research puts the number of Jews in the US as 7.5 – 8 million, although most are not practicing Jews or may in fact live in a household with non-Jewish...

How the pandemic is reshaping the snacking occasion

April 12, 2021

Several studies have shown a long-term increase in snacking, but the reasons for grabbing a bite or beverage have shifted over the past year. With the full force of the COVID-19 health crisis weighing on consumers, it’s clear that emotions are playing an even greater role in their choices. Click here to read more...

Fruit drink labeling is confusing to many parents, study finds

April 8, 2021

Most parents of young children cannot identify key ingredients in children’s drinks after reviewing the packaging, Nutrition Facts and the ingredients list, according to research emailed to Food Dive from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut and the School of Global Public Health at New York University. This...

What’s Next for Kosher in 2021: More Health-Conscious Consumers

December 3, 2020

Adelle’s doctor was full of advice on how to eat healthier in an age of Corona. She gave Adelle a list of foods that were not common on her shopping list. “These are all foods that help boost the immune system,” the doctor stressed. According to one supermarket manager, Adelle is part of a growing...

‘It’s our Super Bowl’: How food manufacturers are preparing for an unorthodox holiday season

November 23, 2020

As consumers stocked up their pantries during the onset of the pandemic in March, few companies came to symbolize the unprecedented run on food staples as much as Del Monte Foods. The demand for its products, the strongest Del Monte had seen in more than a decade, eroded the company’s inventory levels so fast and...

Once mocked, nonalcoholic beer creates a buzz as traditional brew sales stagnate

November 12, 2020

After vowing he would never enter the nonalcoholic beer space, Sam Adams founder Jim Koch’s stance on the fast-growing category appears to have softened with Boston Beer set to debut offerings next year, even if the craft pioneer’s opinion of products already on the market remains resolute. Koch said the basic problem with nonalcoholic beer...

Prairie Farms Cream Cheese named grand champion

October 29, 2020

Prairie Farms Cream Cheese has been named Grand Champion of the North Central Cheese Industries Association annual cheese contest. Prairie Farms Cream Cheese took top honors in the miscellaneous category of the contest. Award-winning cheeses were auctioned during the conference/cheese contest. Proceeds are used to support annual scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Iowa State...

Nestlé Speeds Support with Augmented Reality

October 22, 2020

At a time when travel is restricted due to COVID-19, Nestlé is expanding the use of augmented reality technology to provide remote support to its production and R&D sites and to connect with suppliers. Experts across the company and external providers are using remote assistance tools to connect with people at factories and other facilities...

Covid-19 Impact on Kosher Food Industry Significant

September 29, 2020

On the surface it seems as if the kosher food industry has dodged a bullet during the Covid-19 pandemic but food experts say that when all the data is in, there will be a significant impact. Retailers are complaining that shipments are delayed due to workers testing positive and being in quarantine. They also say...