Poland's kosher exports taking off

“Ten years ago, there were hardly any Polish firms that were producing such food,” Rabbi Schudrich told the Gazeta Wyborcza daily.

“Now, more and more are asking me for a kosher certificate,” he added.

“The market is growing every year,” he underlined.

Last week, the rabbi provided a kosher certificate for a Nestle Kit Kat ice cream factory in Namysłów, south west Poland. Some 1.25 million cones will be produced there each year, and principally exported to Israel.

However, the range of kosher products in Poland is widening, taking in biscuits, cheese, tea, jam, cabbage and even beer.

As far as meat is concerned, Polish companies are endeavouring to renew contracts after a two-year hiatus during which the slaughter of animals without prior stunning was banned in Poland. The ban was repealed in December 2014. (nh)