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 […]
Introducing All Friends Beverages
By: Mike Lojkutz, Director of Innovation After over two years of work, we’re launching All Friends Beverage, our antioxidant, electrolyte and vitamin infusions, and it honestly feels really great. It’s the best thing to happen to beverage since the ice cube; beverages that tastes amazing, has immunity, hydration and energy boosting properties, uses real fruit […]
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 […]
The “Ahh” in Aguas Frescas
By: Mike Lojkutz, Director of Innovation I’m standing in line, admiring vibrantly painted walls, falling in love with the aroma of a griddle pumping out tortillas bound to be filled with sizzling meat, onions and chilis. A single server floats through the narrow, crowded space, carrying a tray full of freshly made salsa, tortilla chips […]
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 […]
Welcome to Our First Blog Post!
By: Mike Lojkutz, Director of Innovation We are very much looking forward to sharing the insights, knowledge and experience we have gained as a uniquely positioned food and beverage industry member. To say that the landscape has changed since Leahy-IFP began nearly 65 years ago would be an understatement, but the one thing that has […]