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After the death of Rabbi Bernard Levy in 1987, his son Rabbi Don Yoel Levy assumed leadership of the organization.
With more than 10 million consumers seeking kosher products in the United States alone, the kosher food industry has seen rapid growth in the past two decades, with sales reaching $165 billion in 2002 1. Today the OK Certifies over 140,000 products, produced by over 1500 companies worldwide, including food giants such as Kraft, Snapple, and ConAgra. It employs over 350 Rabbis worldwide 2.
Besides giving Kosher Certification, the OK actively promotes education and observance of kosher laws and attitudes.
Its headquarters are in Brooklyn, New York, with offices in Europe and Israel. The OK is also an active sponsor of the Jewish Children's Museum.
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