Natural Northern Foods

05/16/2026

The Market is open today from 10-2. ☀️

05/13/2026

The Market is now open on Saturdays from 10-2. Stop and grab the flavor of the week. Lemon Basil & Ricotta

05/11/2026

Help Wanted – Join the Natural Northern Foods Team

Natural Northern Foods is growing, and we’re looking for dependable, positive people to grow with us.

We’re a local small-batch food company focused on fresh ingredients, quality products, and meaningful work.

Now Hiring For:
• Food prep
• Packaging & production
• General kitchen support

What We Offer:
• Clean, positive work environment
• Fast-paced kitchen environment
• Flexible part-time or full-time positions
• No experience needed — willing to train the right person
• Opportunity to be part of a growing local business

If you’re hard-working, reliable, and enjoy hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you.

Send us a message here or email:
[email protected]

04/22/2026

Come check out our Mother's Day Market Sale, May 4 - 9 and find 10% off everything we carry in our market. Located at 5805 Sunset View Drive in Traverse City. You will find salsas, hot sauces, spreads and hummus (in our cooler), and our new line of Natural Northern Bare skincare all at 10% off. Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm and May 9th starts our Saturday hours for the season (10am -2pm).

04/16/2026

What a compliment! Thank you Cheese Lady for the shout out❤️❤️

This Michigan-made pickle addict just found a new favorite snack 🙋‍♀️
Natural Northern Foods new spicy dill pickle spread is dill-icious! Perfectly paired with crunchy McClures garlic & dill pickle chips, because I like my pickles with a side of pickles, and Ann Arbor Tortilla Factory's chips have the perfect toasty crunch to round it all out!

04/15/2026

Help Wanted – Join Our Team!
We’re a growing small-batch food company looking for dependable, hard-working individuals to join our team.
• Food prep & packaging
• Clean, positive work environment
• Part-time or full-time available

Come be part of something local, fresh, and meaningful.
You can message me here or send an email to
[email protected]

02/05/2026

If you missed the segment on 9&10’s Good Day Northern Michigan with Lori and her recipe for chili, we have a clip here and a recipe in the caption! This chili recipe features both Natural Northern Corn Salsa and Chipotle Bourbon Hot Sauce - yum!

Ingredients:
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. hot Italian sausage
1 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp. cumin
1 tbsp. smoked paprika
2 tbsp. oregano
1 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp. Maseca (corn masa flour)
1 (15 oz.) jar Natural Northern Foods Original Corn Salsa
2 (15 oz.) cans Bush’s Black Beans (chili blend - mild)
2 (28 oz.) cans fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
32 oz. beef bone broth
6 oz. tomato paste
1 tbsp. espresso powder
2 tbsp. Natural Northern Foods Chipotle Bourbon Hot Sauce
5 drops liquid smoke

Preparation Steps:
1. Dice the yellow onion and green pepper, and mince the garlic.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, over medium heat, add the ground beef and hot Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
3. Add the diced onion, green pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the sea salt, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the spices to become fragrant.
5. Sprinkle the Maseca (corn masa flour) over the cooked meat and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine, allowing it to absorb any excess grease and enhance the flavor.
6. Pour in the fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, beef bone broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
7. Add the Natural Northern Foods Original Corn Salsa and the Bush’s Black Beans (with their liquid). Stir everything together until well combined.
8. Add the espresso powder, chipotle bourbon hot sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir well to incorporate all the flavors.
9. Bring the chili to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together and the chili to thicken.
10. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt, pepper, or hot sauce according to your preference.

01/19/2026

It sure is wintery out there. Stay safe and warm but know when the weather does change, a new flavor of the week will be waiting for you! Something bright and fresh, this ricotta based spread with lemon and basil might be just what you need as a pick-me-up. This spread would be great on toast or a blueberry bagel. 🥯🍋

The market is closed today but for the rest of the week it will be open Tuesday - Friday 10-3.