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: […]
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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 […]
WOJC, WONF, WOOF- Oh My!
The Juice Blend Category That is Best for You
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 […]
Apple-solutely Everything You Need to Know
Apples are one of the world’s most popular fruits. They represent health and indulgence, work crisply in beverages, pair deliciously with cheeses and meats, and complement pies and sweets. With 7,500 types of apples with varying characteristics, their numerous possibilities mirror their varieties. Now that we are approaching autumn, we want to dive into the […]
The In-Cider Scoop:
Maximizing Juice Concentrate Potential in Cider Production Cider production is a familiar and beloved process for the Northwest Naturals team. Our product development manager is a Certified Cider Professional through the American Cider Association, and our team has worked alongside many cideries since we opened in 1980. We know cider. We know what tastes good […]
Raspberries: Everything You Need to Know
June’s Fruit of the Month is raspberry! The sweet, tart and floral notes allow raspberries to stand alone as the primary flavor as well as compliment others in a wide array of applications. From sweets like pies or chocolate bars to drinks like milkshakes or spiked kombuchas, utilizing raspberries has endless potential. Let’s dive into […]
A Day in the Life in Customer Service
Northwest Naturals loves seeing your completed products on the shelves, so we will do everything possible to get you there. Our Customer Service team members, known as Sales Administrators, strive to be the most efficient, flexible, collaborative support system you can have throughout your food and beverage development process. From start to finish, Customer Service […]