They are perhaps the last of a dying breed of companies that used a generic “k” on their brands and especially on their private label products. They are rapidly moving away from use of the k and instead are opting for a recognized symbol.
According to Rabbi Harvey Senter of the Kof-K Kosher Certification, the shift is extending to private label manufacturing. “The last group of major food companies is recognizing that the “k” is meaningless to kosher consumers and that it will do little to boost sales,” said Rabbi Senter. The Orthodox Union had long ceased to certify companies using a k, insisting that their OU symbol be used on all products under its certification, according to Rabbi Moishe Elefant, the COO of the Kashrus Division of the Orthodox Union.
Other agencies like the OK have also been in the forefront of this battle to force companies to post their certification on packaging. Most rabbis have traditionally opposed the k insisting that it can be confusing to kosher consumers. “Unless a customer does extensive research, there is no way to know who is behind the “k”, explained Rabbi Senter. Kosher sources confirm that there are few products remaining on shelves with just a “k”. Customers routinely pass up such designations and opt instead for similar products with a recognized symbol. A closer look at supermarket shelves these days is the past proof that the “k” may very well be on its last legs.
{Matzav.com Newscenter}
What products are these with a K? we see Kelloggs with just a K in most jewish supermarkets globally. There is one chain in lakewood that i know of that doesnt carry Kelloggs’ products. I dont know if there is a real issue as obviously most stores are of this opinion. Presumably they have what to rely on
kellogs cereal is actually under a reliable hashgacha. they just dont print it on the box . I beleive they are under the hashgacha of the rabbincial council of new england.
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Kellogg’s products in the US with a simple K are certified by the Rabbinical Council of New England. You can confirm that on the Rabbinical Council of New England’s web site. I’m not sure why don’t carry their symbol.