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www.aiya-america.com - Designations of "Kosher" and "Halal" are matters of faith for people the world over, but assurance of the inviolability and reliability of those designations should not be a matter of faith. For that reason, each label is earned and assured with a Kosher or Halal certification process. Aiya-America, the world"s number one producer of Matcha green

tea has been granted Kosher certification since 2002. At that time Aiya was the first Matcha company to receive Kosher certification. Aiya has been certified Halal since 2007.
There is much notice in the world press and within the food production marketplace about Halal and Kosher availability and reliability. Aiya has had the foresight to provide those designations for its global food producer customers, and by extension, Matcha tea and food consumers.
"Aiya"s mission is to share the best quality Matcha for our global customers," said Jon Baumgardner, Director of Marketing at Aiya America. "Essentially one out of every two natural green tea-related products in the market contains Aiya"s tea as an ingredient, and we want to give our customers the advantage of assuring their clientele Kosher and Halal designations."
Kosher and Halal labels are profound for the faithful who follow religious guidelines, however they are not the same in meaning. In Islam, Halal is an Arabic term that means "lawful or permissible" and not only encompasses food and drink, but all matters of daily life. Kosher means "fit or proper for use" and is a part of the "Kashrut" (in Hebrew), the system of Jewish dietary laws.
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About AIYA America, Inc.
Aiya is the world"s #1 manufacturer of premium Matcha green tea, with over 40%, 60% and 70% market share in Europe, Japan and North America, respectively. For more than a century, Aiya has grown and manufactured the purest and highest quality Matcha for the world to enjoy. Known for its innovation, consistent quality and safety, Aiya"s mission is to share Matcha and good health through global education of its tradition and history. Aiya is the key supplier to the world"s largest beverage and confectionary manufacturers, as well as world-class café chains and food service businesses. Essentially one out of every two green tea-related products in the market contains Aiya"s tea as an ingredient. Aiya America is owned by Aiya Co. Ltd. Please visit cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww ..

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