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...
Author: Jim Hibsch
Job Listing: Senior Flavor Chemist
Job Title: Senior Flavor Chemist Reports to: Vice President, Business and Product Development Reportees: None Duties & Responsibilities: A technically proficient Flavor Chemist who is able to work directly with customers on...
Healthy beverage market appeals to range of consumer demands
Beverages are a part of our every day and often key components of our routines. As we look for more ways to boost our health and nutrition throughout our...
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,...
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...
Coffee and tea boast versatility
Many of us consume tea and coffee like clockwork: they’re parts of our daily routine. With this in mind, opportunity is always ripe to innovate in this space, and...
Coffee ingredients deliver familiarity, novelty
Coffee. It’s not just a part of our every day here at Virginia Dare, but it’s also an essential part of so many consumers’ every day. While coffee remains...
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...
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...
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,...