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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”
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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”
Coconut Water: A Bar Binding Agent?
The global coconut water market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate close to 27% from 2016 to 2020, according to Technavio research analysts. The demand for healthy beverages without artificial food additives leaves coconut water well positioned to continue to be a top choice for consumers—especially millennials. As more consumers learn of coconutContinue reading “Coconut Water: A Bar Binding Agent?”
WHITE PAPER: Plant-based Proteins: Flavor Solutions and New Applications
Despite the flavor challenges they present, plant-based proteins continue to grow in popularity. Plant proteins like pea, rice, soy, or pumpkin seed can introduce a musty off-note to an application, but recent flavor innovations driven by flavor companies like Virginia Dare are helping to bring them to success on the market. If you’re seeking toContinue reading “WHITE PAPER: Plant-based Proteins: Flavor Solutions and New Applications”
Beverages and Antioxidants
Antioxidants help neutralize and eradicate the harmful free radicals generated by the daily stressors of life. Although consumers continue to educate themselves about the benefits of antioxidants, as recently as 2013, only 8 percent of US consumers were aware of what antioxidants actually are and how they can benefit the body. Beverages are the dominantContinue reading “Beverages and Antioxidants”
Howard Smith, Jr. Named New IOFI President
New IOFI President Howard Smith, Jr. Sees Opportunity for the Flavor Industry The International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) has named Virginia Dare’s Howard Smith, Jr. its new president. For ten years, Smith has been involved in many IOFI initiatives, including a major restructuring of the organization and time serving as its treasurer andContinue reading “Howard Smith, Jr. Named New IOFI President”
Suppliers Utilize Cost-effective Vanilla Ingredient Solutions
Chris Smith, Virginia Dare Vice President of Vanilla Products, was recently featured in a Beverage Industry article about trends in the vanilla industry. As the consumer packaged goods market moves toward natural ingredients instead of artificial ones, natural vanilla is increasingly growing in demand. A complementary ingredient, vanilla pairs nicely with a broad array ofContinue reading “Suppliers Utilize Cost-effective Vanilla Ingredient Solutions”
Evolving a Historic Brand at Virginia Dare
When a brand with a long history of success embarks on a significant change—like a new visual identity—people inevitably want to know why. Virginia Dare launched our evolved brand identity, including a new logo and set of visual standards, in July of 2016 to plenty of discussion. However, it’s unlikely that this press coverage answersContinue reading “Evolving a Historic Brand at Virginia Dare”
Bring Single Origin Tea to RTD
Virginia Dare now offers single-origin tea extracts, created in-house using tea leaves sourced from some of the world’s leading tea producers. These new origin-specific extracts are just the latest expansion to Virginia Dare’s extensive tea portfolio within the Taste Foundations platform. Our single-origin tea extracts offer maximum flavor profile flexibility for developers through a comprehensive selectionContinue reading “Bring Single Origin Tea to RTD”