Rami Levy Launches New Overseas Kosher Certification to Serve Haredi Consumers

Rami Levy's kosher certification head, Rabbi Moshe Shechter, recently returned from Spain where he led an inspection tour of foreign factories as part of a new initiative to certify overseas food production under the chain's Mehadrin kosher standards. The goal is to import high-quality kosher products at affordable prices for the Israeli Haredi community. During the visit, Rabbi Shechter and his team closely examined mushroom farms and packaging plants to ensure cleanliness and strict kosher compliance, including multiple washing stages and exclusive mushroom storage to prevent contamination. They also inspected a frozen vegetable factory, already a supplier of peas, carrots, and potatoes, with plans to expand to frozen cauliflower and broccoli. The supervision covered every production step, from pest-free cultivation to precise washing, soaking, freezing, and packaging, all under the watchful eyes of Rami Levy's kosher supervisors. Rabbi Shechter emphasized the full cooperation between factory management, growers, and Rami Levy's kosher division, calling the effort a mission to provide the entire Israeli public with top-tier kosher food at the lowest prices. This overseas certification project marks a significant expansion of Rami Levy's kosher offerings and reflects the chain's commitment to accessibility and quality for the Haredi sector.