Rakusen's facts for kids
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| Industry | Kosher food manufacturer |
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| Founded | 1900 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Founder | Lloyd Rakusen |
| Headquarters |
Leeds, West Yorkshire
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England
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| Owner | Andrew Simpson |
Rakusen's is a well-known British company that makes special foods called kosher foods. It started in 1900 in Leeds, England, and is still based there today. The company is most famous for its matzo, which is a type of flatbread, and matzo crackers. They also make other foods like soups, beans, and Tomor margarine.
The Story of Rakusen's
Rakusen's was started by a watchmaker named Lloyd Rakusen. He began by baking matzos in his own home. His small baking business grew into a factory in the city of Leeds. Lloyd Rakusen built a very successful company. He passed it on to his family in 1944 when he died.
Who Owns Rakusen's Today?
Today, Rakusen's is owned by Andrew Simpson. He took over the company in 2015. The company continues to make its popular kosher products.
Rakusen's Products
All of Rakusen's products are certified as kosher by the London Beth Din. This means they follow special Jewish dietary laws. Most British supermarkets sell some Rakusen's products all year. They also stock special Passover matzo around the time of Passover. Many of Rakusen's products are also popular with vegetarians and vegans. This is because they do not contain meat or animal products.
