Meet the R&D Team
Here at Leahy-IFP, we are serious about innovation. You may have only recently learned of our brand, but we’ve been around more than 65 years…
Why Banned Ingredients Are Not a Problem for Leahy R&D
This is the first in a multi-part series on how we help customers optimize all aspects of their beverage program…
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]