Virginia Dare Jamaica Ltd. is Jamaica’s leading Flavour House and HACCP & GMP Certified Food Manufacturing Facility. We are celebrating over 50 years of the Finest Food Flavours, Colours, Cordials and Syrups! Incorporated in June 1969, we proudly serve a wide range of customers in the Food & Beverage Industries; particularly in baking, dairy and confectionery, but we also cater to House-Hold users. Our Cordials are made to the highest quality guaranteed. With over 20 different blends to choose from, they contain real fruit puree, concentrate or extract, no artificial sweeteners and few additives.
Our valued customers depend on our fine products and services. Their success will be our success.
To positively participate in: • Our customers’ success • Our team members’ development • Our nation’s growth • Recognizing that to achieve the above, the company must be profitable
About us
Our Baking Flavours & Additives are able to withstand high stresses and temperatures so that you can obtain the desired flavour profile in your baked goods.
Sir Henry is our Jamaican blended retail line of baking products which includes; Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil, Fruit Cordials, Flavours, Pancake & other specialty Syrups. Where Quality and Value meet your Highest Expectations! We are also the manufacture of Jamaica’s first Isotonic Sports Drink: Hi-LYTE and a Vitamin Enriched Flavoured Water – Hi-VYTE.
Trust our team of Technical & Quality experts to assist you in choosing the right ingredients. Through their expertise and knowledge, they will help you to develop your individual unique product. We currently export to the USA and Canada.
SHARED VALUES: With the Lord’s guidance, we believe that as a company our commitment is to the following:
• To pursue excellence: We commit to provide our customers with the highest quality, both in service and products. We commit to use the talents God has given us to the best of our ability, and to provide opportunities for the personal development of each member of the team.
• To be servants: We commit to support each other as a team, to provide a safe working environment, and to participate in our customers’ success and our nation’s growth.
• To demonstrate integrity: We commit to the highest standards of ethics in our interactions within and outside the organization.
• To be diligent: We aim to be profitable, and in doing so provide a fair return to our stakeholders.
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Fruit Cordials: Sir Henry Fruit cordials uniquely combine the fine ingredients of natural fruit/vegetable purees and extracts, to produce flavourful refreshing fruit juice beverages. This product may be used to spruce up mixed drinks and shakes or it can be used in slush machines. Available in a wide range of flavours such as: Fruit Punch, Pine Ginger, Orange, Sorrel, Guava Grapefruit and more…
Flavours/Extracts: Sir Henry Flavours are available in two sizes—a convenient 2 oz. bottle for general house-hold use and our more popular flavours in a 16 oz. bottle. Add the required amount in your favourite recipes for baked goods, porridge, milked based drinks, puddings and custards. Available in a wide range of flavours such as: Almond, Vanilla, Cinnamonilla, Ginger, Mixed Spice and more…
Pancake Syrups: Sir Henry Syrups are great on pancakes, waffles, bread puddings or any other type of baked product. It is available in 3 delicious flavours—Maple, Butter Maple and Chocolate (Jamaican Cocoa)
Coconut Oil: Sir Henry cold pressed Extra – Virgin Coconut Oil is very light in taste and rich in aroma. Use while cooking for a healthy tropical taste when preparing fish, seafood and other meats. Add a few drops when steaming rice for a rich coconut taste. It is high in antioxidants and contains no cholesterol or trans fats. In fact, it may help to lower cholesterol, and in the prevention of heart disease.
Preserved Sorrel: Sir Henry preserved Sorrel is a great addition to salads and cereals, or it can be eaten as a tasty healthy snack. Combined with your favourite fruit cake, pudding or cookie recipe, our preserved sorrel adds that extra flavour which will make your baked products a hit at any occasion!
Available at supermarkets islandwide
Hi-Lyte is the first sport drink to be manufactured in Jamaica. It is an isotonic sport drink comparable to the others that are imported to the island. It is available in 3 forms: Hi-Lyte Ready to Drink, Hi-Lyte Sport Mixx (liquid concentrate) and Hi-Lyte Sport Pak (Road Race bag juice). Hi-Lyte not only keeps the body hydrated, it also supplies the body with energy from carbohydrates which act as a fuel for active muscles so that you can be at your best!
Hi-Lyte Ready to Drink (RTD) – a 16.9 oz bottle available in 6 flavours – Kola Champagne Sizzle, Lemon Lime Zest, Melon Berry Blast, Neon Berry Burst, Strawberry Fusion, Blue Berry Jazz.
• Hi-Lyte Sport Mixx – a liquid concentrate, which, when water is added, produces an isotonic sport drink. The mix ratio is one part Hi-Lyte Sport Mixx to 9 parts water. It is available in two sizes – a 1/2 gallon bottle (which mixes out to 5 gallons when water is added) and a 1L bottle (which makes 2.5 gallons once water is added) *available in 6 flavours – Kola Champagne Sizzle, Lemon Lime Zest, Melon Berry Blast, Neon Berry Burst, Strawberry Fusion and Tangerine Cooler.
• Hi-Lyte Sport Pak – a ready to drink in a ‘bag juice’ format. This product comes frozen, and may be used at sporting events (e.g. football or netball matches, walkathons, marathons etc.) as they can easily be thrown to the player/participant on the field/court/track
Hi-Lyte Ready to Drink (RTD) – a 16.9 oz bottle available in 6 flavours – Kola Champagne Sizzle, Lemon Lime Zest, Melon Berry Blast, Neon Berry Burst, Strawberry Fusion, Blue Berry Jazz.
Available at supermarkets islandwide
Flavoured Vitamin Enriched Water
Hi-Vyte contains selected vitamins that are specially aimed at producing energy, protecting cells from damage, guiding mineral utilisation and regulating cell & tissue growth in your body. Low in sugar, low in calories, no artificial sweeteners.
Available at supermarkets islandwide
