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Virginia Dare to Unveil Forever Young Flavor Theme at SupplySide West 2021

The globally recognized flavor experts deliver nostalgic taste in health and wellness applications LAS VEGAS, Nevada – (October 4, 2021) – Cereal milk. Rainbow sherbet. Gummy bears. They’re the flavors that defined many of our childhoods, and they’re the flavors that Virginia Dare is featuring at this year’s SupplySide West trade show. Show attendees canContinue reading “Virginia Dare to Unveil Forever Young Flavor Theme at SupplySide West 2021”

The art of smoothing over protein flavors

Consumers love protein, but it’s no secret that a lot of the time, they won’t love the taste of it if a masking system is not used in the formulation. BakingBusiness.com recently featured Virginia Dare’s Erik Williams, Applications Manager – Health & Wellness, in an article on the rise of protein ingredients, and concurrently, maskingContinue reading “The art of smoothing over protein flavors”

WHITE PAPER: Formulating Convenience for Today’s At-Home Consumer

Time is a limited resource for today’s consumer. Consumers are increasingly eating at home, buying ready-to-drink beverages, and using meal kits. However, consumers are unwilling to sacrifice nutrition, taste, or texture for convenience. Successful convenience format applications will save time, satisfy appetites, and deliver preferred taste and sensory experience. Brands can drive loyalty and reachContinue reading “WHITE PAPER: Formulating Convenience for Today’s At-Home Consumer”

Tune in to our Fireside Chat about the Global Vanilla Market

Our Vice President of International Operations Henry Todd recently held a Fireside Chat with the Institute of Food Technologists’ Jay Gilbert, Scientific Programs and Career Pathways Director. During the conversation, they discussed how global vanilla leaders like Virginia Dare remain committed to improving Malagasy vanilla smallholders’ livelihoods by working to reduce market volatility, promote financialContinue reading “Tune in to our Fireside Chat about the Global Vanilla Market”

Healthy, functional drinks dominate market

The consumer movement toward healthier, clean label products was already in motion before COVID-19 last year, and has only grown since. Beverage Industry highlighted Virginia Dare in a recent article on some trends that have emerged within the healthy beverage market during the pandemic. “Enjoying one’s favorite flavors in healthy applications can be a niceContinue reading “Healthy, functional drinks dominate market”

In quarantine, the role of snack and granola bars is shifting

Consumers are placing a higher emphasis on health and wellness, and for that reason, gravitating toward clean label snacks and bars even more than usual. Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery recently published an article on this trend, including some insights from the team at Virginia Dare about flavor profiles that will excite these consumers. “InContinue reading “In quarantine, the role of snack and granola bars is shifting”

WEBINAR: The Business Case for Vanilla Sustainability & Grower Empowerment

Virginia Dare’s very own Vice President of International Operations Henry Todd presented a webinar through the International Dairy Foods Association to discuss the commercial side of the vanilla market, the sustainability initiatives in place for vanilla smallholders, and how vanilla experts like Virginia Dare can help maintain consistency and quality in your vanilla supply. WatchContinue reading “WEBINAR: The Business Case for Vanilla Sustainability & Grower Empowerment”

Tea suppliers support better-for-you beverage development

Tea and health and wellness live within the same space of many consumers’ minds. Beverage Industry recently featured Virginia Dare’s tea capabilities in an article on how tea extracts and flavors are helping beverage brands deliver on better-for-you demands. “Over the last decade as consumers have continued to move away from carbonated soft drinks, theyContinue reading “Tea suppliers support better-for-you beverage development”