Tropical fruit blends are gaining popularity in 2022, and we want to help you and your business capitalize on this delicious trend. Combining tropical fruits creates a flavor profile often associated with island vacations and relaxation. The combo can be fruity, citrusy, sweet, or tangy, but it is always light and refreshing. With all the […]
Blackberry: A Summer Flavor Essential
July’s Fruit of the Month is blackberry! They are sweet, tart, and earthy, plus being high in nutritional value. Antioxidants and vitamins make this delectable fruit even more attractive to enjoy whole or as a unique complement to other flavors. From cocktails to marinades, blackberries are an essential summer addition to your product line. Let’s […]
Beyond the Berry: Mid-Year Update
Northwest Naturals is more than your food science laboratory. Our company culture is rooted in innovation, creativity, and community. Our mission is to take nature’s best and make it better. With a small team, we can build off our collective strengths, collaborate efficiently, and continually challenge Northwest Naturals to keep up with the changing times. […]
Raspberries: Everything You Need to Know
June’s Fruit of the Month is raspberry! The sweet, tart and floral notes allow raspberries to stand alone as the primary flavor as well as compliment others in a wide array of applications. From sweets like pies or chocolate bars to drinks like milkshakes or spiked kombuchas, utilizing raspberries has endless potential. Let’s dive into […]
A Day in the Life in Customer Service
Northwest Naturals loves seeing your completed products on the shelves, so we will do everything possible to get you there. Our Customer Service team members, known as Sales Administrators, strive to be the most efficient, flexible, collaborative support system you can have throughout your food and beverage development process. From start to finish, Customer Service […]
Blueberries: All the Juicy Details
May’s Fruit of the Month is blueberry! It is a versatile classic and known superfruit with a sweet yet floral tang. Blueberries can stand alone as the primary flavor in a wide array of applications from baked goods from muffins to pies or in drinks from vodka tonics to lemonades. We are excited to dive […]
Benefits of Alternative Sweeteners
Without compromising high-quality flavor, alternative sweeteners can provide economic benefits for producers and health benefits for consumers. When you choose an alternative sweeter best suited for your needs, it can be a valuable and versatile tool for all your future food and drink products, but with all the options available, it may be daunting to […]
We’re Passionate About Passion Fruit!
Transport your customers to a tropical paradise with passion fruit, April’s Fruit of the Month! This citrusy, tangy, tart-but-sweet fruit has a memorable, fruity aroma that is pleasant and unlike any other tropical fruit. Less commonly seen in the United States, passion fruit has a strong presence in South America and Europe. It is cultivated […]
Receive Samples Easily with Northwest Naturals New Sampling System!
At Northwest Naturals, our customer’s success is our top priority. We work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure their desired formula is reached. A crucial step in the development process is the sampling of our products. We offer free samples of our entire product catalog so that customers can test […]
Pucker Up! March Fruits of the Month are Lemon & Lime
They are sour, sweet, and they work in countless foods and drinks. They are March’s Fruits of the Month: lemon and lime! These two citrus fruits can hold their flavor during boiling, baking, and all types of kitchen preparations. But when is it best to use lemon over lime and vice versa? They have similar […]