As Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) enters middle age, their preferences are evolving in ways that are reshaping the food and beverage industry. Traditionally, this generation embraced alcohol as a staple in social settings, mirroring the habits of Baby Boomers. However, there is now a noticeable shift towards moderation and wellness, driven by […]
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How to Achieve Your Flavor Goals with NWN Fruit Solutions
At Northwest Naturals, creating the perfect juice blend is both an art and a science. Our dedicated Research and Development (R&D) team combines technical expertise, creativity, and exceptional communication to deliver the precise flavor you need for your applications. Let’s dive into how our process ensures you get exactly the taste you’re looking for. The […]
Introducing HiFly: Revolutionizing the Beverage Industry with High-Flavor, Low-Juice Blends
In the ever-evolving beverage industry, innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve. Enter HiFly, a product designed by the R&D experts at Northwest Naturals to enhance your beverage creations with high flavor impact while maintaining a low-calorie profile. Whether you’re formulating a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage, a low-calorie ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic drink, or a […]
Balancing Your Juice Concentrate: The Art of Sweet Indulgence
If you’re already using juice concentrates in your food and drink applications, you’re on the right path to creating potent, delicious, consistent, and cost-effective sweet treats, but are you having trouble reaching the flavor goals you had in mind? The culprit might just be an unbalanced use of sweetness. Finding the ideal balance with juice […]
How to Read a Product Specification Sheet
Product specification sheets are essential when creating new flavors with juice concentrates. These sheets allow juice concentrate companies like Northwest Naturals to be transparent, their clients to be informed, and their partnerships to be efficient and effective. Clients can use product specification sheets to make informed decisions, ensure product quality and safety, and meet specific […]
#WaterTok and the Potential of Flavored Water
#WaterTok has been exploding on social media, and it has even found its way off the screen and onto store shelves. It is a viral trend dedicated to flavoring water with syrups and powdered ingredients to make water more appealing while staying hydrated. With hundreds of flavored water recipes online, celebrity-owned interpretations hitting the market, […]