While the Cuties and Halo brands put Tangerines as one of the most popular snacks in households across the United States, our Tangerine extract brings the vibrant, sweet flavor to a plethora of company’s recipe indexes. Use this flavor profile not only in sweet treats like cookies, baked breads, smoothies, or ice creams but also in...Read More

Fruity and refreshing are the name of the game for summer flavors.  At Northwestern Extract Company, we have so many flavors that are perfect for your summer sodas, seltzers, and alcoholic beverages.  Nostalgic flavors are still a huge trend in the marketplace.  We have a brand new Red, White and Blue Pop (Bomb-Pop Type) flavor that is...Read More

The seltzer beverage market continues to grow with more companies creating new and exciting products.  Mountain Dew just launched their first Hard Seltzer, and the big names in the industry continue to introduce new flavor packs, including lemonades, punches, and ice teas, with less “traditional” flavors. There are also more “functional” seltzers available, with or...Read More

Huckleberries are usually described as a cross between a raspberry and a blueberry with a more intense taste but similar look to a blueberry. Huckleberries can add that extra punch of flavor to seltzers, cakes, cocktails, hard candy, ice cream, and most baked goods. We love seeing huckleberry paired with a lemon or lime which...Read More

Sitting on a porch with a cold glass of lemonade after a hot day is one of the best parts of summer.  The distinct blend of tart lemon and sugary sweetness will always be a favorite, but we have a variety of flavors to blend that will add an exciting twist for consumers.  Whether your...Read More

Here at Northwestern Extract, we pride ourselves in giving our customers many new and exciting flavor options that keep up with the growing market trends.  On top of our already tried and true profiles, we also now office a large selection of floral and plant inspired flavors for all your foods and beverages.  Delicate florals pair...Read More

Unique and nearly unheard of, the Lychee fruit can be an intimidating and often overlooked flavor. Native to the Southeast Asia providences, Lychee Fruit, which comes from a soapberry/evergreen tree is a fruit that has a grape like flavor with a slightly acidic punch. Lychee fruit or flavoring is mostly something we hear of in...Read More

Northwestern Extract Company loves the New Year because with it comes new flavors. We have a few ideas of the trends coming in 2021. Sweet flavors like cheesecake and chocolate cake will continue to be popular. Warm flavors like maple, vanilla, and cinnamon sticks are a favorite for the winter months. Another flavor people will like is caramel and a combination of that around spices...Read More

Many consumers are seeking a healthy alternative to sugary beverages, and a recent poll by IBWA found that 72% of Americans say that still or sparkling water is their most preferred non-alcoholic beverage.  Bottled water is the #1 packaged beverage in the US, a $12.4 billion dollar industry, with an additional $3 billion in revenue from seltzer, sparkling,...Read More

Mocktails, or non-alcoholic cocktails, are a rising trend among consumers. Nearly 30% of the US does not consume alcoholic beverages, and another 30% percent of Americans consume less than one drink per week. Many consumers are also looking to reduce their overall alcohol intake, and “Dry January” was a popular way to start the year....Read More