Blueberries Bursting With Flavor — Trending Seasonal Goodness & the Perfect Summer Refresher!
By: Tara Jewell, Marketing Insights Associate In this article, you will find: Summer is blueberry season. Because the hearty blueberry is grown in a variety of climates, harvest windows can range widely. But no matter where you are in the U.S., the love affair with blueberries peaks in mid to late summer. So, if you have […]
Mid-Year Trends Update: From Tradeshow Floors to Research in the Field, Farms & Orchards Too!
MID-YEAR TRENDS UPDATE & REVIEW By: Tara Jewell, Marketing Insights Associateand De’Airius Salibi, Ideation Manager In this article, you will find: From sales to commercialization to customer service and everything in between, all the folks at Leahy-IFP take great pride in their work. Our passion for our jobs contributes to the growth of our business […]
Trends, Aromas & Innovations — Taking In the 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo
By: De’Airius Salibi, Ideation Manager In this article, you will learn about: A Trip to the 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo At Leahy-IFP, we specialize in high-acid aseptic manufacturing, but we don’t limit our pursuit of expanding our industry knowledge to only aseptic juice-based beverages. We strive to be beverage experts on the whole. That’s why […]
What We’re Craving – 2024 Beverage Trends Forecast
By: Innovation and Marketing Team In this article, you will find: We hope you enjoy our annual trends forecast. Starting the year with a new perspective on what’s going on and what’s right around the corner is always beneficial! Want to take a deeper dive into how these trends impact your current and future product […]
Trends for 2023 and Beyond
By: Mike Lojkutz, Director of Innovation In this article, you will find: Keeping our ear to the ground for what is valued and in demand in the marketplace has been in the Leahy-IFP DNA for nearly two thirds of a century. We have the entrepreneurial spirit of our founding family to thank for that instinct. […]
Is your beverage program delivering what consumers really want?
By: Mike Lojkutz, Director of Innovation As you are walking through the grocery store, does it ever feel like there is more space dedicated to beverages than ever before? And more and more, does it seem like they are brands outside of the traditional big companies you are used to seeing? You’re not mistaken. Retail […]
Leahy-IFP Innovation’s 2022 Trends Forecast
By: Mike Lojkutz, Director of Innovation The trends we are keeping an eye on that will impact foodservice in 2022 & beyond: BETTER FOR YOU 90% of consumers say they are interested in “functional foods” 78% Restaurants want to offer more food and beverage with functional benefits TOP CONSUMER INTEREST IN BEVERAGE While all of […]
Sesame and Food Allergies
By: Sara Tyler, Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager Allergens, and people with allergies, are all around us. Even if you, personally, do not have allergies — you likely know someone who has at least one food allergy. But, as common as they may seem, do you actually know what these allergens and allergies are […]
The Quarantine Hangover
By: Varris Holmes, Marketing Manager Just like a coin, the COVID-19 pandemic came with two sides. On one side, we saw a great rise in alcohol consumption as the world was compelled to quarantine. Many were forced into isolation and close-knit pods, creating a natural environment for increased imbibing. But as society slowly opens up […]
2021 – Functional Food and Beverage Is Here To Stay
By: Michael Lojkutz, Director of Innovation More and more, consumers are taking the time to do something that many say is in decline, broadly speaking — and that’s read! Indeed, more and more consumers are taking the time to read the ingredient panels, or at the very least, look for the big bold callouts on […]