Kosher

Kosher

Timothy D. Lytton, 2013

Overview

Kosher food represents a significant market, generating over $12 billion annually. This book examines the success of private-sector regulation within the kosher food industry, highlighting how independent certification agencies have combatted fraud and corruption. It presents kosher supervision as a model for non-governmental administration, particularly relevant in an era of public concern over food safety.

Who it's for

• Consumers interested in food safety and regulation.
• Individuals curious about the business and cultural aspects of kosher food.
• Readers interested in private sector solutions to public concerns.

Key features

• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 214
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Year: 2013
• ISBN: 9780674072930