Virginia Dare Extract Co.

From flavor creation to masking bitter functional ingredients, we collaborate with you throughout product development. Visit IFT Booth #1826 to start the conversation. #IFTFirst #Flavor

We’re honored that our website was selected for the prestigious Hermes Gold Creative Award! Presented by Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals, Hermes Award winners are chosen from thousands of applicants. Browse the award-winning site: virginiadare.com  #websitedesign #hermescreativeawards

Taste how we bring your preferred flavor to applications at IFT Booth #1826. Here’s a sample menu sneak peek: RTD Plant-Based Functional Coffee Latte RTD Huckleberry Bramble Ginless Cocktail RTD Calamansi Green Tea Hydration Drink RTM Caramel Apple Crumble Protein Shake RTE Watermelon Margarita Pixy Stick Fortified Ceramide Gummy #IFTFirst #FoodTrends #Flavor

Congratulations to our very own president! Howard Smith Jr. has won the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). For decades Howard has worked to uplift FEMA, Virginia Dare, and the industry at large. Since taking the helm as Virginia Dare’s president in 2000, he has served as both a leader and role model. Thank you for all you do Howard!

Meet elderberry, the adult blueberry with a tart, earthy flavor and subtle sweetness. The innate tart bite shines in zero-proof applications, like a N/A Elderberry Açaí Hydration Nightcap with added electrolytes. Explore more zero-proof flavors: https://lnkd.in/gQVyrQby #BeverageIndustry #Flavor #CPG

Calming flavors lean towards warm, fragrant profiles. Vanilla Honeysuckle Tea combines the richness of the most popular flavor in the world with a sweet, floral burst of honeysuckle. Like this flavor idea? It’s yours. We dream up flavors every day — since 1923. Explore all things flavor: https://lnkd.in/g_Q5HbKX #FoodandDrink #Beverage

People love the tropics. Tropical flavors? A fan favorite. Here’s a product idea: Ward off the afternoon slump with a Pineapple Guava Energy Drink. Tropical flavors are vibrant and bright — and have an expected tangy bite to help consumers look past caffeine’s bitterness. Explore our taste collaboration services: https://lnkd.in/gRgyBPD7 #FoodandDrink #Beverage

Ice cream cones dripping on hot pavement. The long-lasting fruity chew of a gummy bear. Nostalgic flavors offer an avenue to the past. At Virginia Dare, we recreate those flavors for a taste of childhood. Take a trip down memory lane with our nostalgic flavors: https://lnkd.in/gs6xAYHv #Flavor #CPG

Boil down two months of product development 👉 We brought all capabilities under one roof at our new headquarters to focus on in-person collaboration and idea generation. You’ll walk out with a finished product profile in as little as two days. We’ll discuss goals and make samples on the spot as many times as it takes. Even if you only have a rough product idea. Contact us to create your preferred flavor at our expanded facilities in New Jersey: https://lnkd.in/g9xn3Wxy Thank you to our industry partners for their coverage of this next chapter of Virginia Dare!  FoodNavigator  Nutritional Outlook  WholeFoods Magazine  Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery Food Business News Dairy Processing  Milling & Baking News

Xylitol, erythritol, and maltitol are three of the most commonly used sugar alcohols. They taste similar to sugar, if less sweet. Depending on the sugar alcohol, they can provide a few benefits: Clean, sweet taste  Additional bulk and texture  Masking for other sweeteners  Cooling sensation Reach out for more information about how each sugar alcohol affects taste: https://lnkd.in/g9xn3Wxy #FoodandBeverage #CPG #CPGBrands