Rakusen's facts for kids
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| Industry | Kosher food manufacturer |
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| Founded | 1900 in Leeds |
| Founder | Lloyd Rakusen |
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| Owner | Andrew Simpson |
Rakusen's is a British food company that started in 1900 in Leeds, a city in the United Kingdom. They are well-known for making kosher foods. Kosher means the food follows special Jewish dietary rules.
Rakusen's is most famous for its matzo, matzo meal, and matzo crackers. Matzo is a flat, unleavened bread often eaten during the Jewish holiday of Passover. Besides matzo, they also make other foods like soups, beans, and a type of margarine called Tomor.
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Discover Rakusen's Food Company
Rakusen's has been making food for over 120 years! They are still based in Leeds, where they first began.
A Taste of History
The company was started by a man named Lloyd Rakusen. He was a watch maker, but he also loved to bake. Lloyd began by baking matzos right in his own home. His baking became very popular, and soon he opened a factory in Leeds.
Lloyd Rakusen built a very successful company. When he passed away in 1944, his family took over the business. This kept the company going strong for many years.
Who Owns Rakusen's Today?
Today, Rakusen's is owned by Andrew Simpson. He took charge of the company in 2015.
Where to Find Rakusen's Products
All of Rakusen's products are approved by the London Beth Din. This means they meet strict kosher standards.
You can find many Rakusen's products in most British supermarkets. They sell their regular products all year round. Around the holiday of Passover, supermarkets also stock special Passover matzo.
Many people who are vegetarians or vegans also enjoy Rakusen's products. This is because many of their foods are made without meat or animal products.
