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Perfumer & Flavorist magazine published an especially compelling article about labeling vanilla flavors in its May 2018 issue. As the only flavoring materials subject to a federal standard of identity, vanilla flavorings are subject to strict guidelines that require standardized products to come from the properly cured and dried fruit pods of Vanilla planifolia Andrews and of Vanilla tahitensisContinue reading “Labeling Vanilla Flavorings and Vanilla-Flavored Foods in the U.S.”
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Natural sweeteners cut calories, improve taste
As brands continue to reduce sugar in their applications, they might struggle to deliver a consistent taste. Virginia Dare’s masking flavors can help improve the taste in these applications, and were featured in a Beverage Industry article on the topic. “Today, ingredients are almost as important to consumers as taste, and masking ingredients help formulators check offContinue reading “Natural sweeteners cut calories, improve taste”
WHITE PAPER: Top Trends in Beverage Formulation
The beverage market has long been incredibly dynamic and innovative, characterized by a high degree of new product development and strong competition for consumer attention. Recent years have seen a particularly intense flurry of new product development, with whole new sub-segments (e.g., kombucha, kefir) emerging, new claims and ingredients developing, and beverage categories overlapping oneContinue reading “WHITE PAPER: Top Trends in Beverage Formulation”
Pea Protein and Preferred Taste
Alternative proteins are among the hottest trends in multiple food categories like beverage, snacks, and meal replacement. Adventurous options, like algae and insect protein, are still looking for a larger consumer base, and soy and whey protein still have allergen concerns. Pea protein boasts a number of positives that have lead to substantial growth inContinue reading “Pea Protein and Preferred Taste”
Science, Safety and Advocacy: Q&A with Howard Smith, Jr., President of IOFI
Virginia Dare President Howard Smith, Jr., was recently featured in a Perfumer & Flavorist Q&A about the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI), of which he has been the president since December 2016. Within the article, Smith discusses his views on the current state of the flavor industry, as well as where it is headed.Continue reading “Science, Safety and Advocacy: Q&A with Howard Smith, Jr., President of IOFI”
Press Release: Virginia Dare to Exhibit at IFT17 Food Expo in Las Vegas
Virginia Dare to Exhibit at IFT17 Food Expo in Las Vegas Company highlights cold-brew coffee and flavors for plant-based protein bars at the annual expo *** BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – June 22, 2017 –Virginia Dare is highlighting cold-brew coffee and flavors for plant-based protein bars at the 2017 IFT trade show. Both segments are growingContinue reading “Press Release: Virginia Dare to Exhibit at IFT17 Food Expo in Las Vegas”
Cold Brew Coffee
Just because it is cold doesn’t mean it is cold brew! Unlike iced coffee, which is brewed hot and poured over ice, cold brew coffee is prepared differently and delivers a much different taste. Coarse-ground coffee is steeped in room-temperature water for hours and then the grounds are filtered out. What results is a coffeeContinue reading “Cold Brew Coffee”
Millennial Snacking
Millennials represent about 23.4% of the total US population and are nearing their prime spending years. For the first time in history, food has surpassed clothing as the no. 1 spending category among teens—representing 24% of their total wallet. And while taste is still the top factor in determining spending decisions on food, healthy optionsContinue reading “Millennial Snacking”
Kombucha and Functional Beverages
According to marketing research firm SPINS, probiotic juices and functional beverages have grown by 31.2%—and more than $100 million in sales—since last year. The kombucha market alone grew 41% to $534 million in 2016. Growth for functional beverages is expected to continue as consumers come to expect more from their beverages. While technology has madeContinue reading “Kombucha and Functional Beverages”
Flavor and color choices expand in the snack and bakery market
Anton Angelich, Virginia Dare group vice president, was recently featured in a Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery article about new flavor and color choices in the snack and baking industry. Flavor and color companies are developing new solutions to bring their customers the adventurous flavors and colors they want, using the natural methods they demand. “Nutrition barsContinue reading “Flavor and color choices expand in the snack and bakery market”