Traverse Bay Farms Delivers What BBQ Buyers Crave: Award-Winning Sauces Backed by Regional Flavor, Clean Labels, and Culinary Versatility

(PRUnderground) August 8th, 2025

Traverse Bay Farms, America’s #1 award-winning superfruit brand, is heating up grills and grocery aisles with its nationally acclaimed line of fruit-based barbecue sauces. Built on Michigan-grown heritage, clean-label ingredients, and unmatched menu versatility, these sauces are quickly becoming a top choice for retailers, restaurants, and home chefs alike.

Winning over 38+ national food awards, Traverse Bay Farms offers the following nationally award-winning fruit-based barbecue sauces:

• Cherry Barbecue Sauce
• Red Raspberry Barbecue Sauce
• Apple Barbecue Sauce

Rooted in Northern Michigan’s cherry-growing region—along the agriculturally rich 45th parallel—Since 2001, Traverse Bay Farms’ sauces are more than condiments; they’re a celebration of authentic regional storytelling. Each bottle captures the essence of the underlying fruit, small-batch craftsmanship, and the flavor innovation today’s shoppers demand.

5 Reasons Traverse Bay Farms BBQ Sauces Are Buyer Favorites:

1. Authentic Regional Storytelling
   Crafted in Bellaire, Michigan, Traverse Bay Farms ties every bottle to delivering the full-flavor of the underlying main ingredient fruit. The company proudly sources as much locally-grown fruit at possible from local orchards and emphasizes its Northern Michigan roots—delivering a product that resonates with health-conscious and provenance-seeking consumers.
2. Clean Label & Natural Ingredients
   Shoppers are reading labels, and Traverse Bay Farms delivers: no artificial colors, preservatives, or additives—just real simple ingredients that includes fruit, spices, sugar, vinegar and a few more. Naturally gluten-free and small-batch produced, these sauces meet the rising demand for transparency and wholesome ingredient lists.
3. Shelf-Stable, Retail-Ready Packaging
   With ambient, shelf-stable packaging, these fruit BBQ sauces are ideal for eCommerce and retail environments alike. No refrigeration needed. Easy to display. Easy to love.
4. Versatile Across Proteins, Grains & More
   Cherry BBQ on ribs. Raspberry BBQ with salmon. Apple BBQ over grilled chicken. These sauces aren’t one-trick ponies—they’re flavor powerhouses designed to complement a wide range of proteins, grains, vegetables, and even dips and glazes. Perfect for cross-merchandising with sweet potato fries, salad kits, or summer grilling bundles. In addition, Traverse Bay Farms has create a free downloadable recipe cookbook that offers great tasting, simple food pairing ideas for all of their gourmet food products for every meal of the day. This downloadable cookbook is available at no-cost from their website at: www.TraverseBayFarms.com
5. Flavor Systems that Drive Menu Innovation
   With bold, fruit-forward flavor profiles, Traverse Bay Farms inspires culinary creativity. Chefs and home cooks can explore new combinations with help from the brand’s free downloadable BBQ recipe guide—encouraging everything from sauce-based marinades to salad dressings and cocktail pairings.

Why It Matters to Buyers
Today’s consumer demands more than flavor. They want stories, clean nutrition, and culinary inspiration. Traverse Bay Farms delivers all three in every bottle. These sauces bridge the gap between premium taste and practical use—offering a clear path to menu innovation and in-store success.

“Shipped from the farming region of Northern Michigan to the dinner tables of America, our sauces are designed to tell a story, fuel creativity, and make every bite unforgettable,” said Andy LaPointe, Founder of Traverse Bay Farms. “We’re proud to offer a line of products that hits every mark—clean, as much regional ingredients as possible, versatile, and ready for market.”

About Traverse Bay Farms
With over 38+ national food awards, Traverse Bay Farms is a leader in gourmet fruit-based wellness and flavor. Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, the company is committed to using as much locally grown fruit as possible, producing all-natural products, and empowering customers through education, taste, and transparency.

Retailers, chefs, and distributors interested in bringing Traverse Bay Farms barbecue sauces to their shelves or menus can request samples and recipe guides at:
https://www.traversebayfarms.com

About Traverse Bay Farms / Fruit Advantage

Traverse Bay Farms: America’s #1 Award-Winning Super Fruit Company

With over 48+ national food awards from America’s most prestigious food competitions, Traverse Bay Farms proudly stands as the nation’s leading super fruit company.

Our all-natural product line includes a variety of fruit salsa, fruit barbecue sauces, no-added-sugar dried cherries, dried blueberries and more. Additionally, we offer our renowned cherry juice and provide education on its numerous health benefits.

Discover Fruit Advantage: Health-Boosting Fruit Supplements

Fruit Advantage, our sister brand, specializes in condition-specific, fruit-based supplements. Our offerings include cherry capsules, blueberry capsules, and pomegranate capsules. We are particularly proud of Cherry Prime – Complete Muscle and Joint Complex, a patented formula that uniquely combines tart cherries with Glucosamine and Chondroitin for comprehensive muscle and joint support.

Experience the exceptional quality and health benefits of Traverse Bay Farms and Fruit Advantage today!

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