Producers in the food and drink industry are faced with many important decisions when crafting a new product. Achieving the desired flavor, appearance, and nutritional breakdown within food safety guidelines, budgetary constraints, and time limits requires plenty of research and support. Northwest Naturals is here to help make this process easy for you. One way […]
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Pineapple Profile, Pairings, Products, & Potential!
Pineapple is one of those unique fruits that not only has a distinctive flavor profile but it also comes with a distinct narrative. It evokes feelings of relaxation, of lounging on a beach with a piña colada in hand, when in reality, it is wintertime, and you’re at a crowded work event sipping on a […]
Health and Nutrition in Juice Concentrates
As we approach the new year, many of us are reinvigorated to take charge of our health and wellness. People buy gym memberships, change their diets, or find new opportunities to work their mind. The new year brings a fresh start, and at Northwest Naturals, we believe it begins with knowing and being intentional of […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Create the Best Holiday Flavors for Your Products
Holiday flavors complement the cooling weather, the excitement of swanky friend and family gatherings, and the richness of bountiful feasts and gratitude. They’re warm, spiced, indulgent, playful, and, at times, elegant. Bring the holiday narrative you want into your products. Whether you run a brewery or a candy factory, your business can benefit from incorporating […]
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, […]
The Pear-fect Guide to Pears
August’s Fruit of the Month is pear! The variety of pears allows for flavors and textures ranging from sweet and buttery to tangy and mildly spiced. Its texture can be smooth and silky or crisp and crunchy. From wine to cobblers, pear’s layered complexity can add a refreshing, velvety, sophisticated twist to your everyday applications. […]
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 […]