KSA Kosher

What KSA Kosher does

KSA Kosher (legally Kosher Supervision of America) is a not-for-profit Kashrus certification agency founded in 1992 by Rabbi Binyomin Lisbon and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company certifies food and beverage manufacturers for Kosher compliance, providing facility inspection, ingredient review, ongoing supervision, and the right to display KSA's registered trademarked Kosher symbol (Pareve and Dairy variants) on certified products. Enterprise clients include Diageo (Smirnoff), See's Candies, Peet's Coffee, Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar, S. Martinelli & Company, Savannah Bee Company, Guayaki, and 20+ other brands listed on its website. Through regional offices in New York, Florida, Shanghai (China), Jerusalem (Israel), and South America, KSA extends certification globally.

The company earns revenue through annual certification fees on a subscription/recurring basis, with custom pricing based on facility complexity (pricing is not publicly disclosed). Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by assigned Account Executives who guide manufacturers through the application process, complemented by attendance at food industry trade shows such as the Las Vegas Food Show. Technology infrastructure includes online portals for product search, company applications, and a Kashrus Alerts notification system for tracking certification status changes and fraudulent symbol use.

In 2022, KSA expanded its service surface area through partnerships with BeVeg (Vegan certification) and Etimad (Halal certification), enabling existing clients to obtain multiple dietary certifications through a single relationship. KSA has been a member of AKO (Association of Kashrus Organizations) since 1985, conferring institutional credibility and marketplace acceptance. The company is led by Rabbi Binyomin Lisbon (Founder and CFO) and Rabbi Yechezkel Auerbach (Senior Rabbinic Coordinator), with field representatives such as Rabbi Marrus.

Name

KSA Kosher

Legal name

Kosher Supervision of America

Website

https://ksakosher.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KSA Kosher (Kosher Supervision of America) is a not-for-profit Kashrus certification agency founded in 1992 that certifies food and beverage manufacturers for Kosher compliance through facility inspection, ingredient review, and trademarked symbol licensing, serving enterprise brands globally across multiple regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kosher Certification Services

akta.pro primary industry

Kosher Certification Services (AFALAMAG)

Keywords

• Kosher certification services
• Food certification agency
• Religious dietary compliance
• Kashrus supervision
• Halal vegan certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Kosher Certification Services: KSA generates revenue through annual certification fees charged to food and beverage manufacturers seeking Kosher certification. The certification process includes facility inspection, ingredient review, ongoing supervision, and the right to display the KSA trademarked symbol on certified products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KSA Kosher provides Kosher certification services to food and beverage manufacturers worldwide, including raw material evaluation, facility inspection, ongoing supervision, and the right to display the KSA trademarked symbol on certified products. Manufacturers receive a dedicated account executive who guides them through the application and certification process. The agency also offers Vegan certification (via partnership with BeVeg) and Halal certification (via partnership with Etimad) as bundled options for Kosher-certified manufacturers.

Product overview

KSA Kosher operates as a not-for-profit kosher certification agency offering a unified platform of certification services. The core offering consists of kosher certification for food and beverage manufacturers, supported by a product search portal for consumer verification, a company application portal for certification requests, and a kashrus alerts system for tracking certification status changes. Additional certification services include vegan certification (via BeVeg partnership) and halal certification (via Etimad partnership), enabling certified manufacturers to obtain multiple food certifications through a single agency relationship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kosher Certification Services Core Kosher certification service for food and beverage manufacturers, providing raw material review, facility inspection, ongoing supervision, and authorization to display the KSA trademarked symbol (KSA Pareve and KSA-D Dairy variants) on certified products.
• Vegan Certification (via BeVeg Partnership) Vegan certification service offered in partnership with BeVeg to KSA-certified manufacturers for a nominal fee, enabling dual Kosher and Vegan certification on a single product.
• Halal Certification (via Etimad Partnership) Halal certification service offered in partnership with Etimad to manufacturers for a nominal fee, enabling Halal certification alongside Kosher certification through a single agency relationship.

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BeVegminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeVeg is the world's leading and ISO accredited Vegan Certification trademark. KSA has partnered with BeVeg to offer Vegan certification to existing Kosher certified manufacturers for a nominal fee, enabling dual certification for products.
• EtimadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEtimad is a widely recognized Halal symbol trusted by Muslim consumers globally. KSA has partnered with Etimad to offer Halal certification to Kosher certified manufacturers for a nominal fee, enabling dual certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IKC Kosher (International Kosher Council): Independent Kosher certification agency serving food and beverage manufacturers internationally. Competes with KSA for the same manufacturer customer segment, particularly smaller and mid-market producers seeking affordable certification.
• Orthodox Union (OU Kosher): The largest and most widely recognized Kosher certification agency in the world. OU Kosher certifies hundreds of thousands of products across virtually every major food category and is the dominant incumbent against which KSA directly competes for manufacturer certification contracts and consumer shelf recognition.
• KOF-K Kosher Supervision: Established national Kosher supervision agency serving food manufacturers, restaurants, and ingredient suppliers across the US. Directly comparable to KSA in service offering, target market, and go-to-market motion.
• Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc Kosher): Long-established rabbinic Kosher certification body with strong Midwest presence and growing national reach. Competes with KSA across food manufacturing, restaurant, and ingredient-supplier certification segments.
• Star-K Kosher Certification: Major mainstream Kosher certification agency with broad manufacturer and consumer recognition, particularly strong on the US East Coast and in institutional food service. Competes directly with KSA for enterprise manufacturer accounts and consumer-facing Kosher trust.
• OK Kosher (Organized Kashrut Laboratories): One of the largest Kosher supervision agencies globally. Rabbi Binyomin Lisbon (KSA's founder) previously worked at OK before founding KSA, making OK a direct predecessor and current competitor offering the same core service: facility inspection, ingredient review, and a recognized Kosher certification mark.
• Kosher Check (O.U. Israel / smaller agencies): Kosher certification agency with a distinctive consumer-facing trademark and growing presence in North American and international markets. Direct peer in offering manufacturer certification with a recognized consumer symbol.

Emerging players

• Etimad Halal: Internationally recognized Halal certification body and KSA's partner for halal add-on certification. Comparable as a third-party religious/dietary certification agency serving the same food and beverage manufacturer customer base.
• EarthKosher: Newer, digitally-forward Kosher certification agency emphasizing streamlined online processes and lower pricing. Represents an emerging disruptive peer to traditional agencies like KSA, particularly attractive to small and mid-sized manufacturers seeking faster, cheaper certification.
• BeVeg: ISO-accredited vegan certification trademark and KSA's partner for vegan add-on certification. Comparable as an emerging third-party certification agency serving food manufacturers, though specializing in vegan rather than Kosher.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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