EarthKosher certifies Pantaleon’s new California sugar facility

EarthKosher has certified Pantaleon Commodities Corp.’s new liquid sugar production facility in Stockton, California, as the global sugar producer expands into the U.S. market. The move gives Pantaleon kosher certification from the start of operations and adds another international manufacturer to EarthKosher’s portfolio.

Why it matters: - Pantaleon Commodities Corp. can now sell kosher-certified liquid sugar from its new Stockton, California facility as it grows its U.S. business. - The certification helps Pantaleon launch the operation with kosher standards in place from day one. - EarthKosher expands its work with a global manufacturer entering the U.S. market.

What happened: - EarthKosher announced that Pantaleon Commodities Corp. partnered with the agency to certify its new liquid sugar production facility in Stockton, California. - Pantaleon is a global commodities company with sugar operations across Central and South America. - The California site is part of Pantaleon’s expansion into the United States market.

The details: - EarthKosher completed an on-site inspection of the new facility. - EarthKosher guided Pantaleon through the certification process with a hands-on approach. - Rabbi Yehuda Goldman, EarthKosher CEO, said the agency aims to make certification smooth and efficient without compromising standards. - Goldman said Pantaleon needed a certification partner that could move at the speed of the business. - EarthKosher said the partnership fits its mission of helping companies of all sizes bring kosher-certified products to market efficiently and reliably.

Between the lines: - The certification gives Pantaleon a cleaner path into U.S. food and ingredient channels where kosher status can matter to buyers. - EarthKosher is positioning itself as a service-oriented certifier for both emerging brands and large international producers. - The collaboration also signals that Pantaleon wants the new facility aligned with compliance and market access goals before scaling production.

What’s next: - Pantaleon is expected to continue expanding its U.S. footprint to serve a growing customer base. - EarthKosher will keep certifying companies across natural and organic product categories and other food sectors. - EarthKosher says it certifies more than 600 companies in over 40 countries.

The bottom line: - Pantaleon’s Stockton plant now has kosher certification support as the company deepens its U.S. expansion.