The Craft Brewers Conference, hosted by the Brewers Association, is the leading educational source for small and independent craft brewers. With nearly 6,000 U.S. brewery members and 37,000 members of the American Homebrewers Association making up the Brewers Association, it is an honor that several of our juice concentrates were bonafide crowd-pleasers! Our favorites were: […]
Application Inspiration to Beat the Heat
Imagine sitting poolside with the summer sun beating down and the sweltering heat inescapable. There’s not a cloud in the sky nor a hint of a cool breeze, and the poolside waiter offers you a drink. You curiously accept the mug, take a sip and realize…it’s a warm eggnog with rum. Although delicious in the […]
Saucy Endeavors:
Exploring Flavor Possibilities of Sauces, Dips, & Glazes
Barbecue sauces, dips, and glazes are a quintessential part of your summertime picnic spread. They enhance existing flavors by adding depth, complexity, and unexpected flavor surprises. They add moisture and tenderness and can balance or contrast the fattiness or smokiness of your meats. They also add a visual appeal, creating a glossy and caramelized coating […]
Summer Fruits and Must-Try Flavor Inspiration!
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 […]
Mocktail Mania: How to Take Advantage of this Lasting Trend
Mocktails have taken the cocktail industry by storm as the quintessential accessory of a social night out without the health detriment or hangover of traditional alcoholic beverages. Regardless of why a person might want to avoid alcohol, mocktails (or non-alcoholic cocktails) are a trend that is here to stay. In a podcast by “The Marketplace […]
Spring Fruits and Delicious Ways to Use Them
Spring months bring fresh, new seasonal fruits to the table. Spring is the season for strawberries, avocados, lemons, limes, pineapples, rhubarb, kiwis, honeydew melons, and more. We love them all, but we will focus on three of our favorites: apricots, mangoes, and cherries! Read below for all the juicy details on each fruit and application […]
