Summertime means picnics, BBQs, potlucks, and parties. Mealtimes will see more refreshing options with bright, fun flavors to balance the summer heat. Northwest Naturals is here to help your business stay on the trends and make your flavor goals a reality, which can mean utilizing fruits that are in season. Summer is the season for […]
Berries
All the Juicy Details About Berry Juice Blends
Berries might be more associated with summer, but their versatility with herbs and spices, pleasant tartness, and complex flavor profiles will bring a deliciously unexpected brightness, warmth, and dynamism to your products. Berry blends are the fall and winter secret ingredients guaranteed to surprise and impress your clientele no matter your industry. Let us dive […]
Elderberry Uses, Parings, and Potential
Elderberries are on the rise! Its association with immune-boosting effects is causing an increase in popularity, especially since the onset of COVID-19. It has a long history as a natural remedy for ailments like cold and flu symptoms, gastrointestinal discomfort, and promoting healing and tissue growth. In addition to its healthy reputation, the elderberry’s woodsy, […]
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. […]
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 […]
Fresh strawberries in Northwest Naturals’ juice concentrates
Known as nature’s candy, this month’s Flavor of the Month is a red, heart-shaped fruit packed with a delicious flavor that’s loved by people from all over the world and across generations. It is a classic American fruit better known as strawberry. Strawberry is native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and is […]