Kosher Certification for Indian Exporters: Reaching the US, Europe, and Beyond
Indian food exports are reaching more countries every year, and many of those markets have loyal kosher-consuming customers. A product with a recognised kosher mark can move through buyer approvals faster and find a place on shelves that would otherwise stay closed. This article looks at certification from an export point of view and explains how manufacturers in seven major Indian cities can plan for it. Why Kosher Matters in Export Markets United States The US has one of the largest kosher markets in the world. Many supermarkets stock kosher sections, and a large share of mainstream packaged foods carry a kosher symbol. Buyers there are used to seeing the mark and often expect it from suppliers, especially for ingredients. Europe European importers and retailers serve sizeable kosher-consuming communities, and certified products are common in specialty and mainstream stores alike. Ingredient suppliers who can provide a kosher certificate are often preferred. Israel Israel...