Over the past two years, plant-based food consumption has grown by 49% across the EU, reaching a total sales volume of €3.6 billion.
STAR-K Kosher Certification Agency
2025-05-28
STAR-K Kosher Certification has been providing kosher certification and regulatory services for over 50 years. Formerly an Orthodox Jewish institution in Baltimore, USA, it initially served the local Jewish community in Baltimore.
last centuryIn the 1970s, demand for kosher certification surged, prompting STAR-K to expand its services and staff. As an expert in integrating complex food processing technologies, Rabbi Heinemann rigorously adhered to kosher certification requirements. As Rabbi Heinemann's reputation grew, STAR-K's kosher certification mark gained widespread recognition. Under Rabbi Heinemann's leadership, STAR-K's role in the international kosher community grew, expanding its clientele from local businesses to global food manufacturers and distributors.
becauseSTAR-K has earned the respect of kosher certification agencies worldwide, with its rabbinic leadership providing authoritative advice on complex dietary laws. STAR-K's dietary law hotline is bustling with inquiries, providing consumers with the latest information, and assisting manufacturers worldwide in achieving kosher certification. Its highly sought-after global newsletter, Kashrus Kurrents, has become a leading voice and primary source of information.
As a globalAs a leading kosher certification agency, STAR-K prides itself on providing prompt, friendly, and professional service to kosher consumers and members of the food industry.
Kosher Food Market
The kosher food industry is a multi-billion dollar global market. While the term "kosher" applies to Jewish dietary laws, many other religions and groups have dietary regimens that are somewhat similar to Judaism. Kosher foods appeal to Muslims, vegetarians, Seventh-day Adventists, and others worldwide who appreciate kosher foods.
Global qualification and acceptance
A high-quality product is worthy of being recognized by quality certification. Many companies apply forKosher certification is a certification that aims to ensure a product's acceptance by consumers and distributors. Any company that pours its heart and soul into its products aspires to achieve kosher certification, demonstrating its dedication. STAR-K Kosher certification combines these two fundamental concepts: acceptance and marketability.
The three principles of STAR-K certification: reliability, credibility, and respect, have enabled STAR-K to occupy the leading position among global Kosher certification agencies on the international stage.
Under the meticulous guidance of Rabbi Moshe Heinemann, STAR-K has become one of the world's leading authorities on kosher food certification. STAR-K is supported by a team of experienced technicians, rabbinic administrators with dietary laws, food research experts, and on-site supervisors.
STAR-K is managed by highly professional and efficient personnel, without bureaucracy, and is committed to providing companies with high-quality and timely services.
Consumer Services
STAR-K is now more than just certification. The Kashrus Consumer Hotline answers thousands of consumer inquiries each year, disseminating information efficiently and promptly. STAR-K's globally distributed communications network provides consumers and the public with the latest certification information.