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See you in Vegas at IBIE booth 5019!

We’ve been working in the baking industry for decades – providing the definitive vanilla extract that perfects a batch of chocolate chip cookies or the flavor masking that unlocks a delectable brownie batter that’s fortified with plant protein and probiotics. This year, we’re taking it to a new level. We are thrilled to announce thatContinue reading “See you in Vegas at IBIE booth 5019!”

RANKED: 2022 Flavor Trends That Will Shape Innovation

As we cruise through the first part of 2022, we’re ranking all the top trending flavor combos that’ll tease the tastebuds. From our gold medal winners all the way to the honorable mentions that have followed us from the last year, there’s a lot to look forward to. Take a scroll – and reach outContinue reading “RANKED: 2022 Flavor Trends That Will Shape Innovation”

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 Dairy Foods highlighted some new exciting developments in a recent article on this market. “Where standard energy drinks are typically high in sugar and other undesirableContinue reading “Coffee and tea boast versatility”

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 a staple in our days, many of us are considering healthier and functional options, filled with ingredients like antioxidants, fiber, turmeric, ginseng, mushrooms, CBD and cannabigerolContinue reading “Coffee ingredients deliver familiarity, novelty”

Original functional beverages coffee and tea keep getting better

Talk of functional beverages may seem fairly new, but coffee and tea are two functional beverages that consumers have been enjoying for centuries. Food & Beverage Insider recently wrote an article on new trends in these two categories, featuring our flavor capabilities. Dark berries like acai, elderberry, and goji are great complementary ingredients for theseContinue reading “Original functional beverages coffee and tea keep getting better”

WHITE PAPER: Flavors for the New Wave of Coffee Drinks and Creamers

Coffee is a staple of our mornings, of course, but it’s quickly finding its luxurious way into other parts of our day. Coffee drinks are experiencing a surge in popularity, attributed to the availability of new and exciting flavors and convenient, ready-to-drink formulations. Global sales of coffee made up 64% of sales value for hotContinue reading “WHITE PAPER: Flavors for the New Wave of Coffee Drinks and Creamers”

Coffee and Tea Extracts and Ingredients: Additives Consumers Trust

Coffee and tea continue to rapidly grow in popularity. Despite being enjoyed for centuries, both categories continue to be exciting sources of innovation. Virginia Dare has long been a leader in premium coffee and tea extracts, and was recently featured in a Food Processing article on new trends in this space. Please read the fullContinue reading “Coffee and Tea Extracts and Ingredients: Additives Consumers Trust”

Coffee drives new product development in food, beverage

Coffee. Many of us rely on it every day, and for that reason, it’s starting to find its way into different food and beverage categories for its beloved flavor and aromatics, as well as its esteemed functional properties. Beverage Industry recently published an article on the rise of coffee as an ingredient, and featured ourContinue reading “Coffee drives new product development in food, beverage”

Ingredients for coffee, tea and juice provide new opportunities

The past few years have been exciting ones for the tea and coffee spaces. Virginia Dare’s Marketing & Consumer Insights Manager Philip Caputo was recently featured in a Dairy Foods article on the trends shaping these two exciting markets. We’re anticipating lots of hybridization in these categories over the next few years – including RTD hard/spikedContinue reading “Ingredients for coffee, tea and juice provide new opportunities”