Ahead of Passover 5786, the Israeli kitchen continues to prove it will not compromise – not on taste, not on texture, and not on the experience. This year, food and wine brands are presenting a series of innovations that bring color, interest, and a modern twist to the holiday table – from kosher-for-Passover snacks for children and adults, through revolutionary gluten-free products, to wines that carry stories of land, region, and diversity.
Passover Snack: POOF Launches New Baked Snacks
The snack brand POOF brings festive news for Passover with the launch of two new baked snacks: Grilled Pretzels and Ketchup Rings.
These are crispy and airy snacks, with a light texture and familiar, beloved flavors – perfect for snacking between meals or for informal hosting during the holiday.
The brand, primarily targeting children and teenagers but appealing to adults as well, continues to expand its product range – this time in a kosher-for-Passover version, without compromising the fun experience.
Kosher certification: For Passover, legumes, pareve – Mehadrin under Badatz Beit Yosef and supervised by the Mateh Yehuda Rabbinate
Recommended retail price: approx. NIS 3.9
Kitchen Revolution: Kosher-for-Passover Couscous – Now Gluten-Free
Osem continues to lead innovation in the Israeli Passover kitchen, expanding its range of kosher-for-holiday products – this time with a real breakthrough: Kosher-for-Passover, gluten-free couscous.
The new couscous, made from corn and rice flour, successfully replicates the familiar and beloved texture – allowing everyone to enjoy one of the most Israeli side dishes even during the holiday.
Alongside it, the company is also launching gluten-free, kosher-for-Passover self-rising flour, as well as baking mixes for buns and cookies, offering a simple, fast, and accessible solution for home baking.
And if we’re talking cooking – a kosher-for-Passover Teriyaki sauce joins the range as well, bringing a surprising Asian touch to the holiday meals.
Kosher certification: Badatz Beit Yosef (kosher-for-Passover for legume eaters)
Price range according to the Pricis website:
Gluten-free couscous kosher-for-Passover – NIS 8.90–17.90
Gluten-free, kosher-for-Passover self-rising flour – NIS 10.90–18.90
Cookie mix – NIS 11.90–20.90
Teriyaki – NIS 8.90–19.50
Two Wines, Two Experiences: Tabor Winery’s Choice
The ARTISANAL brand from Tabor Winery presents, ahead of Passover, a precise pairing of two wines from the Elements series – Barbera Rosé and Merlot – both gold medal winners in the “Best Value” 2026 competition.
The Rosé, made from Barbera grapes from Ramat Sirin and the Golan Heights, brings spring freshness, red fruit aromas, and a delicate balance – perfect for starting the meal and for light dishes.
In contrast, the Merlot – blended with Cabernet Sauvignon – offers depth and richness, with ripe fruit flavors and a smooth finish. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and is intended to accompany festive main courses.
The combination of the two creates a complete experience, from the first course to the main course, emphasizing regional expression and winemaking precision.
Recommended retail price range:
Barbera Rosé – NIS 60–80
Merlot – NIS 60–80
The Israeli Classic: Carmel Winery with Two Reds for the Holiday
Carmel Winery also joins the celebration with two accessible, high-quality red wines:
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot from the Selected series (2025 vintage) and Shiraz from the Private Collection series (2024 vintage).
The Cabernet-Merlot offers a fruity, fresh style, suitable for a wide range of dishes – from meats to lighter fare, and even for drinking on its own.
The Shiraz, on the other hand, provides more depth, with aromas of ripe raspberry and black plum, and is especially suited for hearty stews and meat dishes.
Both wines offer high value for the price and are designed to fit easily on any holiday table – whether a small family meal or a larger gathering.
Recommended retail prices:
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot: approx. NIS 31.90
Shiraz: approx. NIS 44.90
