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The snacking trend has grown steadily over the past decade and shows no signs of slowing down in 2020. Driven primarily by health and wellness snacking, consumers are increasingly prioritizing snack applications that merge convenience and nutrition, such as dried fruit, nut packs, and fruit cups. Read our white paper to learn more about specificContinue reading “WHITE PAPER: Beyond the Bar”
Category Archives: Tea
Teahouses and coffee shops inspire new flavors
When it comes to finding ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea inspiration, there’s no better marketplace of ideas than the neighborhood spots where people enjoy these beverages every day.
Tea and coffee surf energy’s next big wave
Part of the greater consumer movement toward overall health and wellness is a move toward natural energy beverage sources—primarily, tea and coffee. Dairy Foods recently featured Virginia Dare’s tea and coffee extracts in an article on this trend. “Consumers tend to perceive tea and coffee as health-neutral, unprocessed, and a normal part of daily life,” said SiddhiContinue reading “Tea and coffee surf energy’s next big wave”
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”
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”