Oregon Fruit Refreshers are the Best New Product. Voted by the People Who Matter Most.

The 2026 National Restaurant Show in New York brought together thousands of foodservice operators, chefs, beverage directors, and culinary professionals from across the country — and Oregon Fruit Co. was right in the middle of it.

Our team came to share our new Real Fruit Refreshers line. We left with the Operator's Choice Award for Best New Product.

Here's the thing: we were so busy at the booth that we almost forgot attendees were voting. Someone walked up mid-show and quietly mentioned we were in first place. That's when the excitement hit. We didn't slow down — but we did smile a little wider for the rest of the day.

Sampling was at the heart of our booth experience, and the flavors did the talking. Our Prickly Pear Raspberry Refreshers and Passionfruit Mango Pourable Fruit drew the most interest — unique profiles that stopped people in their tracks. Other crowd favorites included our Pineapple Limeade Refreshers and Strawberry Pourable Fruit. Attendees weren't just sipping politely. They were finishing their samples and asking questions.

The number one question? "Where can I order this?"

A close second: "Wait — why isn't this juice?"

Both are questions we're happy to answer!

The 2026 show made one thing very clear: foodservice operators are actively searching for better-for-you beverage options that don't compromise on flavor. Non-alcoholic drinks with real ingredients, clean labels, and versatility across menu applications are in high demand.

Oregon Fruit Real Fruit Refreshers check every one of those boxes. They're gluten free, vegan, and kosher certified — and that combination resonated loudly on the show floor. Operators from independent restaurants, coffee shops, juice bars, private schools, and group purchasing organizations all stopped by. The diversity of that audience reflects just how broadly our Refreshers products can fit into a menu.

One of the most compelling things we heard from operators: they're looking to simplify. Working with one trusted brand across both front-of-house beverages and back-of-house culinary applications makes their lives easier. Oregon Fruit can do both.

The show drew a wide range of foodservice professionals, and our booth attracted all of them. We also noticed a strong presence from the craft beverage and brewery space — a reminder that our aseptic fruit products have real traction in that world too.

The energy at our booth stood out. A lot of exhibitors were stretched thin, but we had the team on the floor to actually talk with people, answer questions about our new Refreshers line, and build relationships. It's something we love about attending shows like this.

Also: the Oregon Fruit branded chapsticks we brought to hand out were a hit. People were grabbing them by the handful. Sometimes the small things land.

If you're a foodservice operator, beverage director, or menu developer looking for new drink options that will genuinely excite your guests, Oregon Fruit's Real Fruit Refreshers are worth your attention. Award-winning flavor. Clean ingredients. Real fruit.

The operators who tasted them at the show already know. Now you do too.

Interested in bringing Oregon Fruit Refreshers to your menu? Contact us to learn more about availability and ordering.