Articles of Interest | May 12th, 2017
The question is often asked “what goes into certifying a company as Kosher?” Does the Rabbi arrive at the factory and bless the food? If the factory pays for the use of a Kosher mark, does this give them the right to use the mark? Can all products be certified as…
Articles of Interest | May 10th, 2017
Over the past few weeks, we have been waiting impatiently for the end of the winter season, and it looked like it had finally arrived. That is, until we watched with disbelief as more snow fell this week. Nevertheless, as the sun begins to force itself from behind the clouds, the summer season is upon…
Articles of Interest Kosher | May 4th, 2017
The story of Fresh Dressing salad dressing is living proof that from what we perceive as bad news can be transformed into something positive. This story is both heartwarming and a testament to the perseverance of one family. As a traditional Jewish family, food was always the center of our lives. Shabbos and holidays included…
Articles of Interest Kosher New certifications | May 3rd, 2017
Evelyn Jerassy is a beautiful woman, inside and out and a lawyer by profession. She’s also the owner of Koukla Delights, which is gluten-free, certified organic, under MK – Canada’s Kosher Certifier, paleo and dairy-free. Her Jewish roots were the propellant to ensuring her company was kosher from the get-go. During our conversation, she recounted…
Articles of Interest Kosher New certifications | May 2nd, 2017
In January 2017, the depths of winter, an experienced, saavy, passionate young woman took the reins of what was known as Sprinklz on Queen Mary and reopened the establishment under the name of Gleedaz. Jessica Assaraf is no stranger to that location. She spent a few years as the right-hand person of the…
Articles of Interest Kosher New certifications | May 1st, 2017
At the newly renovated District Bagel in Mont-Royal, ambition and creativity is always at the forefront of everything that the bakery strives to do. With just less than a year of operating experience under its belt, District Bagel has quickly become one of Montreal’s largest suppliers in providing quality food and catering across the Montreal…
Community | April 21st, 2017
The creative minds at Canada’s Kosher Certifier coined this year’s theme #ezpassover, focusing on helping consumers across Canada keep Passover in a simple and Kosher way. Although Passover comes along each year, except for the seders and Haggadah which don’t change, everything else is up for grabs. Many, many products, from food to medicine…
Articles of Interest Community Kosher New certifications | April 21st, 2017
Carrefour Lea Polansky – The Food Court at the Jewish General Hospital in Pavilion K Bright, open, spacious, clean, natural sunlight, delicious food, warm ambiance… Guess where you are eating? If you said the food court in Pavilion K at the Jewish General Hospital you read the title. Otherwise you would never have figured…
Articles of Interest Kosher New certifications | April 21st, 2017
It began with a friendship. Not long after Yaacov moved from Mexico to Montreal with his young family, he found himself schmoozing and eating chulent beside Ephraim, who would soon become his new business partner. Both men were looking for a new business opportunity, and they decided to look for a joint venture. Yaacov, who…
Community | April 2nd, 2017
Once again, Canada’s Kosher Certifier will be having a Kashering service for the public, this Wednesday in the back parking lot of our headquarters. The Kashering procedure will be overseen by the Vaad Ha’Rabbonim. Preparation for Kashering is very important. Be sure to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the necessary preparations. Before coming to Canada’s Kosher Certifier…
