Leahy-IFP

This week on the blog, we're talking about our favorite topic... aseptic manufacturing! In this case, Michael Lojkutz is tooting the aseptic BIB horn. Click the link below to learn about how this format is 'indispensable' to operators. See what we did there? 😉 https://lnkd.in/gpiMU9Yk

With our recent midwest expansion in New Lenox, we are the largest high-acid aseptic beverage manufacturer in North America. What makes Leahy-IFP unique is our singular focus on aseptic. No one knows aseptic like we do. We offer unmatched expertise in skill and scale, guiding global brands through turn-key product formulation and commercialization. Connect with our team today to get started on your project. https://lnkd.in/gjv7THAY

Interesting insights from our friends at Datassential. Next week, we're publishing a blog on how we believe aseptic bag-in-box can help meet customer demand for customization.

PICKLES! This week, Dutch Bros and Popeye's launched pickle beverages. And, yes, we double checked: neither was an April Fool's Day joke. Dutch Bros did a "Pickleback Rebel," which they describe as a "Blended energy drink with a pickle juice twist." Popeye's launched an entire pickle-packed menu, capping it off with pickle lemonade. Some folks might be surprised, but our team saw this one coming. It started as a street fair/state fair/theme park oddity, but pickle is gaining traction on everyday menus. It taps into that nostalgia for summertime at the state fair, while pushing flavor boundaries just enough, which Datassential would call "newstalgic." It's the perfect social media food, lending itself to a reel of your first sip. So, come on! Who's going to hire Leahy's own Myla Watkins to make a sparkling pickle lemonade for state fair season?? Learn about our innovation process and then reach out to get started on your next viral LTO! https://lnkd.in/gbZwbuzq

We're sending Jason Springer and Ryan Norman to Palm Desert to go to MarketVision this week! Will you be there? Let us know in the comments, and reach out to Jason and Ryan to connect!

Innovative automated and dispensed technologies are popping up everywhere. One reason we’re seeing this is that consumers have become accustomed to the on-demand nature of modern life. To keep up, operators must find ways to automate. Another reason dispensed technologies are growing is because the demand for innovative and customized beverages is higher than ever. https://lnkd.in/dZVudHqf When done well, automation has the potential to make everyone’s life a little easier. A good system can help staff get through their busiest dayparts, while decreasing wait times and facilitating innovative beverage development. Where in foodservice have you seen an innovative use of automation?

Interested in working at NLX? WE ARE HIRING! Come to our next in-person hiring event to learn more. Wednesday, March 26 10am - 2pm 2101 West Haven Avenue, New Lenox, IL. 60451. No need to RSVP Please bring your resume and two forms of ID with you to the event. Our walk-in hiring event is a convenient way to learn more about opportunities at NLX through a one-on-one conversation with a member of our team. Stop by to learn about available jobs, pay rates, shifts and other benefits and receive help completing your application on-site. Current openings include: Blenders, Maintenance Techs & Material Handlers/Forklift Production Operators - Blenders (2nd & 3rd Shift) The Blender Operator is responsible for the blending of products according to the individual work order specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures. Material Handler/Standup Forklift (1st & 2nd Shift) Material Handler is responsible for the unloading of raw materials and kitting the blending team according to the individual work order specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures. Must be able to operate a Standup Forklift for this role. Maintenance Tech ( 3rd only)- Starting pay $30+/hr Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment such as motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, production machines, pumps, liquid fillers, packaging equipment, material handling equipment, and blending/mixing systems Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: New Lenox, IL 60451: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

All of our products are packaged in an aseptic carton. We use aseptic processing because it has many benefits. One of the biggest benefits is that the products have an extended shelf life. Aseptic processing involves sterilizing both the product and the packaging separately, then combining them in a sterile environment, which you can see happening in the video below. This eliminates the need for preservatives and refrigeration, significantly extending the product’s shelf life—often up to 12 months or more. Want to learn more about our manufacturing capabilities? Visit our website then reach out to us to discuss how we might be able to partner with you on your next big project. https://lnkd.in/gjv7THAY

All our experts agreed that Expo West 2025 was a bit light on the mind-blowing innovations; but that doesn't mean they didn't see a lot of things that grabbed their attention! De'Airius D. Salibi has a theory for what caused that dynamic. Learn more about Leahy's Innovation Process on our website. https://lnkd.in/gbZwbuzq

Ube foam and clear protein? YES, PLEASE. Kaden James, De'Airius D. Salibi and Donovan Wong filled in Tara Jewell on their favorite trends from Expo West. What was your favorite bev at Expo?