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 […]
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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 […]
The Rise of Nutraceuticals: What You Need to Know
In recent years, the term “nutraceuticals” has been making waves in the health and wellness industry, and for good reason. These bioactive compounds, found naturally in certain foods and plants, offer a plethora of health benefits beyond basic nutrition. As awareness of the newer generations shifts to place a greater importance of holistic health, the […]
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 […]
Spice Up Your Pumpkin Spiced Applications
It’s almost impossible to walk around without seeing pumpkin-spiced lattes advertised on storefronts or stacked on grocery store shelves in cookies or cereal bars. With social conversations about pumpkin spice increasing by 74.87% over the past year, it would be a waste NOT to jump on the trend. Creating a pumpkin spice application is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apricots: Everything You Need to Know
Apricots may seem like the road trip food of choice when you peruse through the isles of dried fruits in the gas station and convenience stores, but their possibilities can range throughout the culinary and beverage world. While other stone fruits have a more pungent floral and sweeter flavor, apricots stand out as both tart […]
Be A Flavor Pie-oneer with Pie Juice Blends
It is the season for all things sweet, rich, and indulgent. Over the last 40 years, our team at Northwest Naturals has helped create delicious, trendy, and timeless holiday flavors for incredibly creative clients. We have seen their products go from the drawing board to the store shelves, and we want to see your holiday […]