Coffee Expo Trend Roundup: What’s Hot in Chai, Energy Drinks, and Plant-Based Milks
Shops Are Brewing Up More Than Coffee, that is clear after attending this year’s expo…
Trends We’re Loving & The Tastiest Bits from the Winter Fancy Food Show
By: Michael Lojkutz. Director of Innovation In this article, you will find: We’re fresh off the 2025 Specialty Food Association Winter Fancy Food Show, and let’s just say—it was packed with some seriously exciting trends that are shaping the future of food and drink. Here’s a roundup of the key macro-trends we noticed: Premium Products […]
Dry January – Sign of the Times and Things to Come?
By: Tara Jewell, Marketing Insights Associate In this article, you will find: Dry January is a popular time to dip one’s toe into sobriety. Dry January, of course, means cutting back on alcohol in the month of January, usually in response to an overindulgent holiday season. For some folks, however, Dry January turns into the […]
Trends 2025 – Leahy Insights Part 3
This trend forecast brought to you by Tara Jewell Title: Beverage Insights Associate Demo: Gen X mom of two (not a regular one though, a cool one); NW side of Chicago Beverage obsessions: Anything with collagen, red wine, Ice cold Lake Michigan water (tap preferred) As we move into 2025, our proverbial cups overfloweth with […]
Trends 2025 – Leahy Insights Part 2
This trend forecast brought to you by De’Airius Salibi Title: Ideation Manager Demo: Barely-a-Millennial; Newlywed; Chicago (importantly, by way of Iowa) Beverage obsessions: Hydration; caffeine alternatives The beverage industry is at a crossroads, shaped by the convergence of consumer expectations, economic pressures, and creative innovation. As an ideation manager at a company dedicated to pushing […]
Trends 2025 – Leahy Insights Part 1
This trend forecast brought to you by Mike Lojkutz Title: Director of Innovation Demo: Millennial dad of two; Naperville, proudly Beverage obsessions: Coffee; the perfect old fashioned The beverage industry is in the midst of a transformation fueled by automation, innovation, and evolving consumer preferences. As the Director of Innovation, I’m excited to offer my […]
The Future of Functional Beverages: Key Trends from SIAL Paris and SupplySide West 2024
By: De’Airius Salibi, Ideation Manager In this article, you will find: The global beverage landscape is always changing, and those changes were on full display at SIAL Paris and SupplySide West. The Leahy team saw the trends shaping the future of functional drinks. Driven by demand for health and sustainability, beverage brands are innovating as […]
Trend Spotting at NACS: What’s Energizing Sales and Profits Across the C Store Landscape
By: Tara Jewell, Marketing Insights Associate In this article, you will find: The recent NACS show in Las Vegas brought together innovators across the convenience store landscape, showcasing the latest trends in consumer beverages. As treat culture continues to grow, co-branded indulgences are taking center stage, especially for Gen Z shoppers seeking a balance between […]
Anatomy of an LTO – Part Two: The LTO Pre-Launch Countdown & Checklist
By: Tara Jewell, Marketing Insights Associate In this article, you will find: Pre-Launch Countdown & Check List Before you launch your LTO, there a few important steps to remember, as well as some knowledge you can glean by looking at LTOs from a historical and statistical manner. Let’s take a quick look at the stats […]
Anatomy of a Limited Time Offering (LTO) Part One: Why It Makes So Much Sense
By: Tara Jewell, Marketing Insights Associate In this article, you will find: What sets Leahy-IFP apart from other beverage co-packers is our team of expert innovators. The expertise of the beverage innovators at Leahy-IFP truly shines when it comes to LTOs. We spoke with our team to create this comprehensive list on what makes an […]