Shank’s History

Shank’s History

Did you know that Shank’s Extracts was founded in 1899 by Jacob Shank, a Lancaster County, PA pioneer pharmacist who created a compound flavoring of #vanillabean to improve the taste of his medicines? Visit our about page to learn more about our long...
Request A Product Sample

Request A Product Sample

Did you know you can request a product sample on our website? Simply fill out the form on our sample request page, and a member of our professional sales team will contact you directly. We look forward to serving you!    
It’s peach picking season

It’s peach picking season

It’s peach picking season, and while of course, we love eating them fresh off the tree, you can also roast these tasty fruits. Most roasting recipes call for added sugar, but we suggest trying a drizzle of  Vanilla Extract instead. The vanilla will bring out the...
Employee Appreciation Day at Shank’s!

Employee Appreciation Day at Shank’s!

We recently held our annual Employee Appreciation Day event here at Shanks and fun was had by all! This yearly event connects all employees over fun games, good food, and great conversation.  Thanks, to Maddash grilled cheese, Lancaster Burger Co, Hess’s BBQ and Good...