Virginia Dare
A global provider of premium extracts, flavors, and concentrates for food and beverages, headquartered in Carteret, New Jersey.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Virginia Dare is a flavor company that has been in business for over 100 years, providing premium extracts, custom flavors, and application development services. The company is headquartered in Carteret, New Jersey, and operates globally. It offers a portfolio of sustainably sourced liquid or dry extracts and concentrates, including vanilla, tea, coffee, and cocoa extracts, as well as flavor creation and taste refinement solutions.
History
Virginia Dare has been in business for over 100 years, with roots dating back to 1923. The company was involved in the flavor industry during Prohibition and became flavor masking experts in the 1950s by working with the pharmaceutical industry. It was also one of the first commercial wines sold after Prohibition was repealed.
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