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 […]
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We’re Passionate About Passion Fruit!
Transport your customers to a tropical paradise with passion fruit, April’s Fruit of the Month! This citrusy, tangy, tart-but-sweet fruit has a memorable, fruity aroma that is pleasant and unlike any other tropical fruit. Less commonly seen in the United States, passion fruit has a strong presence in South America and Europe. It is cultivated […]
Pucker Up! March Fruits of the Month are Lemon & Lime
They are sour, sweet, and they work in countless foods and drinks. They are March’s Fruits of the Month: lemon and lime! These two citrus fruits can hold their flavor during boiling, baking, and all types of kitchen preparations. But when is it best to use lemon over lime and vice versa? They have similar […]
Orange: Flavor of the Month
Our February Fruit of the Month is a kitchen staple we all know and love. It’s tangy. It’s juicy. It’s sweet, but it’s also tart! It is one of America’s most popular fruit juices that is packed in Vitamin C. What is it? It’s Orange! Orange is the largest citrus fruit that grows on beautiful […]
Northwest Naturals 2022 Trend Predictions
Another year, another fascinating trend is sure to take over the market. At Northwest Naturals, we embrace new trends, especially those that push the envelope and improve the quality of life for consumers. Over the last few years, we’ve seen health become a top priority for many across the globe. Naturally, food and beverage producers […]
The Great Fruit is Grapefruit
We are kicking the year off highlighting a bitter, nutrient-rich, dubious fruit: grapefruit. It can be a polarizing fruit, with people loving or hating its tart and bitter taste. However, its health benefits make it wildly popular in many parts of the world and particularly enjoyed as a staple breakfast item. Due to its high […]
Let’s enjoy a berry super fruit holiday season
Any guesses on what this month’s flavor is?! This month’s featured flavor is most prevalent during the holiday season. It causes quite a stir over the best method to crack it open and enjoy its bounty. It can also be easily confused with an apple. This month we bring light to the pomegranate! The word […]
Flavor of the Month: Sweet & Tangy Kiwifruit
What fruit was named after its uncanny resemblance to a small, furry, brown-green colored bird– that is also a national bird– and used to be called Chinese Gooseberry? It’s Northwest Natural’s flavor of the month, the kiwifruit! Originating in Asia, the fruit is native to mainland China and Taiwan and commercially grown in New Zealand– […]
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails on the Rise!
At Northwest Naturals, we’re at the forefront of creating new and unique applications with leading companies worldwide. Naturally, we have the inside scoop on new products making a splash in the industry and what applications are becoming the trending product for the season.
Bringing attention to this underrated and adaptable fruit… Plum!
It’s plum season, and we are highlighting this underrated fruit as September’s Flavor of the Month.