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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”
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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”
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”