Kosher Food Industry Trends:
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The global kosher food market was worth $19.9 billion 2021 and is expected to reach $54.5 billion by 2027

Kosher Market Overview

  • About 40% of all products in a US grocery store are kosher

  • About 6 million Jews live in the US, but represent only 20% of the kosher product consumer base

  • In 2021:


    • Nearly one third of product launches had a kosher claim

    • More than half of all dessert and ice cream launches were certified kosher

    • 17% of new kosher launches were in the bakery category

  • The Kosher market is expanding


    • As the Orthodox Jewish community continues to expand

    • As non-Jewish community continues to rely on the kosher designation as a mark of quality, healthy lifestyle choices

    • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $9.6 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.7% CAGR

    • Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 3.4% and 5.7% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4% CAGR


Kosher foods comply with Jewish dietary regulations regarding sourcing, preparation, and eating


What is Kosher?

  • Kosher food categories:


    • Meat: mammals or fowl, and products derived from them, such as broth and bones

    • Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, and yogurt

    • Pareve: any food that isn’t dairy or meat, such as eggs, fish, and plant-based foods



How The Kosher Market Developed

  • Prior to consumer packaged goods food and drink manufacturing, it was easy for observant households to identify kosher foods

  • Eventually, CPG manufacturers began:


    • Adding different ingredients and additives

    • Using various processes that changed the ultimate composition of food and drink

  • It became difficult for consumers to identify kosher foods and created the need for Kosher certification


Consumers have varying perceptions of kosher that drive purchases — but not all of them are accurate


Consumer Perception of Kosher

  • Proof that a product is healthy, clean, and safe

  • Popular among health-conscious consumers

  • Made by companies that invest in quality

  • Consumers associate kosher with trust



Market Growth Factors

  • Access


    • Stores in cities with large Jewish population stock kosher products and spread kosher to other retail locations


  • Healthy connotation


    • Kosher certification symbols are often placed next to other certifications


Kosher certification attracts health-conscious consumers and observant Jews, but the certification process can pose a challenge


Kosher Certification Process & Challenge

  • Kosher certification is the stamp of approval by a rabbinic agency that assures consumers the product and its production adhere to Kosher Law

  • Challenge: Single ingredients that aren't kosher


    • Gelatin


      • Can be sourced from red meat, fish, and vegetables

      • Difficult to find a kosher source of gelatin that doesn’t impact taste

  • Recommendation: begin the design and manufacturing process with kosher certification in mind


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Sources

https://www.openpr.com/news/2684014/kosher-food-market-report-2022-industry-trends-size-share
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-kosher
https://www.kosheralliance.org/certification/what-is-kosher-certification/
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51107136
https://www.fooddive.com/news/kosher-food-certification-popularity/621865/
https://www.kosherfest.com/
https://www.koshertoday.com/news/throngs-at-14th-annual-kosher-food-and-wine-experience
https://www.koshertoday.com/news/midwest-entrepreneur-turns-kosher-vodka-spiritual-experience
https://www.koshertoday.com/news/passover-com-new-on-line-passover-shopping-experience-launched
https://www.koshertoday.com/news/hakadosh-barbeque-pop-up-bbq-experiences-to-expand-in-new-york



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