Why Food Businesses in Chennai, Delhi, Bhopal, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bangalore Are Going Kosher: 7 Cities, 7 Opportunities
Indian food businesses are no longer selling only to the shop next door. Online platforms, export channels, hotel chains and institutional buyers have opened new markets, and many of those buyers want clear proof that ingredients and processes have been independently verified. Kosher certification is one of the most recognised ways to provide that proof. In this article, we look at why businesses in seven major cities are paying attention to kosher certification, what opportunity it creates in each and how to start without disrupting daily operations. Quick Primer: What Kosher Certification Verifies Kosher certification is an independent review of three things: Ingredients: every raw material, additive, flavour, colour, enzyme and processing aid. Equipment: what is dedicated, what is shared and how it is cleaned. Process: how products move from receiving through production, storage and packing. Once the agency has reviewed documents and inspected the facility, an appro...