Leahy-IFP
Leahy-IFP is a U.S. B2B contract beverage manufacturer specializing in high-acid aseptic processing for foodservice operators and retail brands. Operating SQF-certified Midwest and West Coast facilities, it delivers turn-key formulation, aseptic manufacturing, and proprietary brands including Orchard Splash and Carbotrol, and is part of Finlays Solutions since 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1957
- HeadquartersGlenview, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Leahy-IFP does
Leahy-IFP is a privately held U.S. B2B contract beverage manufacturer founded in 1957 and headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, specializing in high-acid aseptic beverage production for foodservice operators and retail brands. The company operates as the only custom contract manufacturer with a singular focus in high-acid aseptics, running SQF-certified manufacturing facilities in the Midwest (New Lenox, Illinois, established 1997) and on the West Coast (opened 2008), with both sites expanded in 2017 to double capacity and currently producing tens of millions of gallons annually for nationwide distribution.
Its core technology is high-acid aseptic processing using ultra-high temperature (UHT) sterilization above 135°C for 1–2 seconds, followed by rapid cooling and closed-system filling in a sterile H2O2/sterile-air environment without preservatives. Filling uses SIG Combibloc aseptic equipment—one of only two major global providers of aseptic processing equipment—paired with multi-layer paperboard cartons incorporating aluminum barrier layers for shelf-stable products that do not require refrigeration before opening. The company also maintains its own brand portfolio, including Orchard Splash juices and smoothies, All Friends functional beverages, Carbotrol canned fruit, Lovin' Spoonfuls, Carbotrol Plus+ gelatin, and Dunn's Farm sugar-free syrup.
Leahy-IFP generates revenue through three streams: contract beverage manufacturing for enterprise customers under negotiated multi-year pricing, sales of its proprietary brands to foodservice operators, and turn-key beverage development services spanning formulation, sensory testing, and commercialization. Its customer base includes top 10 global foodservice operators and national retail brands, served via consultative enterprise field sales. In 2025 the company was acquired by Finlays, a global B2B beverage solutions provider, effectively doubling Finlays' North American business and integrating Leahy-IFP into the Finlays Solutions platform alongside tea, coffee, botanical, and fruit-based beverage capabilities.
Leahy-IFP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Leahy-IFP
- Legal name
- Leahy-IFP
- Website
- https://leahy-ifp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1957
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Leahy-IFP is a U.S. B2B contract beverage manufacturer specializing in high-acid aseptic processing for foodservice operators and retail brands. Operating SQF-certified Midwest and West Coast facilities, it delivers turn-key formulation, aseptic manufacturing, and proprietary brands including Orchard Splash and Carbotrol, and is part of Finlays Solutions since 2025.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Leahy-IFP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Contract Beverage Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Beverage Manufacturing (3121)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Functional Beverages (Vitamins, Probiotics, Nootropics, etc.) (CRADAHAL)
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Where Leahy-IFP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Glenview
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Leahy-IFP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Contract Beverage Manufacturing: Leahy-IFP generates revenue by manufacturing beverages for other brands as a contract manufacturer (co-packer). They produce custom-formulated high-acid aseptic beverages including juices, lemonades, teas, functional drinks, and more. Revenue is based on manufacturing volume, formulation complexity, and packaging requirements.
- Proprietary Brand Sales: The company sells its own branded products including Orchard Splash juices, All Friends beverages, Carbotrol canned fruit, Lovin' Spoonfuls, Carbotrol Plus+ gelatin, and Dunn's Farm syrups. These are sold to foodservice operators and through retail channels.
- Beverage Development Services: Turn-key product formulation and commercialization services for brand partners. The company guides global brands through the complete product development process including consumer insights, food scientists, chefs, sensory, quality, and supply chain expertise.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Contract Manufacturing - Custom Quoted Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Leahy-IFP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Leahy-IFP is a B2B contract beverage manufacturer with a singular focus on high-acid aseptic beverages, producing shelf-stable juices, lemonades, teas, functional drinks, smoothies, and related products for global foodservice operators and retail brands. The company also provides turn-key beverage development services including formulation, sensory evaluation, quality, and commercialization support from concept to launch. In addition, the company maintains a portfolio of proprietary brands (Orchard Splash, All Friends, Carbotrol, Lovin' Spoonfuls, Carbotrol Plus+, Dunn's Farm) sold to foodservice operators.
Product overview
Leahy-IFP is a world-class beverage manufacturer and custom contract manufacturer with a singular focus in high-acid aseptics. The company operates as both an own-brand portfolio (Orchard Splash, Orchard Splash Smoothies, All Friends, Carbotrol, Lovin' Spoonfuls, Carbotrol Plus+, Dunn's Farm) and a beverage development partner offering turn-key formulation and commercialization services. The company was acquired by Finlays Solutions in 2025, expanding capabilities across tea, coffee, botanical, and fruit-based formats. Products include juices, smoothies, canned fruit, gelatin, and sugar-free syrups, manufactured through aseptic processing technology for foodservice and retail channels.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Orchard Splash: A complete juice line of preservative and artificial flavoring free beverages available in multiple sizes and both ready-to-drink (RTD) and concentrates.
- Orchard Splash Smoothies
- All Friends
- Carbotrol
- Lovin' Spoonfuls
- Carbotrol Plus+
- Dunn's Farm
Products and services
- Aseptic Manufacturing Services High-acid aseptic beverage manufacturing service with SQF certified facilities, offering shelf-stable beverages in carton and bag-in-box formats with nationwide coverage across Midwest and West Coast facilities. Service is targeted at global foodservice operators and retail brands.
- Beverage Development Services
Quantifiable outcome
- SQF certification achieved - meeting rigorous global standards for food safety and quality
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Leahy-IFP
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Leahy-IFP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Leahy-IFP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- FinlayscoreFinlays, a leading global B2B beverage solutions provider, completed the acquisition of Leahy-IFP in 2025. The acquisition effectively doubled the size of Finlays' North American business. Leahy-IFP is now part of Finlays Solutions, bringing together shared values, deep beverage expertise, and a broader platform for beverage development across tea, coffee, botanical, and fruit-based formats.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Leahy-IFP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Refresco: The world's largest independent beverage co-packer, producing juices, soft drinks, and bottled water for retailers and brand owners across the U.S. and Europe. Highly comparable B2B contract manufacturing model with overlapping SKU categories (juices, teas, functional drinks) and enterprise foodservice/retail customers.
- TreeHouse Foods: Private-label food and beverage manufacturer serving retail and foodservice customers across North America. Directly comparable B2B contract manufacturing model serving enterprise brands, with overlapping capabilities in shelf-stable beverages and adjacent packaged foods.
- SunOpta: Plant-based and natural food/beverage manufacturer with aseptic processing capabilities across fruit-based beverages, plant-based milks, and ingredients. Comparable niche focus on organic/clean-label products and aseptic processing technology serving foodservice and retail brand customers.
- Cott Corporation (Primo Water Corporation): Diversified beverage company with historical roots as a contract beverage co-manufacturer for retail brand bottled water and beverages. Comparable B2B co-packing heritage and similar customer base of large retail and foodservice accounts.
- Flavorman: Beverage development company specializing in beverage formulation, flavor science, and product commercialization from concept to launch. Directly comparable to Leahy-IFP's 'Beverage Development Services' offering, including turnkey formulation, sensory, and commercialization support for global brands.
Broad incumbents
- SIG Group: Global leader in aseptic carton packaging and one of only two major aseptic processing equipment suppliers (alongside Tetra Pak). Direct technology overlap — Leahy-IFP uses SIG Combibloc equipment — and SIG's Combibloc business models the economics of aseptic packaging at industrial scale.
- Tetra Pak: Global leader in food processing and aseptic packaging solutions, including carton packaging equipment. Direct technology adjacency to Leahy-IFP's high-acid aseptic manufacturing approach; Tetra Pak represents the primary alternative equipment ecosystem in the same niche.
- Hain Celestial Group: Manufacturer and marketer of natural and organic food and beverages including juices, teas, and functional drinks. Comparable portfolio overlap in natural/clean-label beverages and overlap in foodservice and retail customer channels.
Others
- JBT Corporation: Global supplier of food and beverage processing equipment and solutions, including aseptic and UHT systems. Comparable as a technology and equipment ecosystem peer to Leahy-IFP's high-acid aseptic processing infrastructure; not a co-packer, but an enabler of aseptic beverage manufacturing.
- Krones AG: Global manufacturer of packaging and bottling equipment and complete lines for the beverage industry. Comparable as an equipment and processing technology peer serving beverage manufacturers; not a direct co-packer but relevant to the technology stack supporting aseptic and shelf-stable beverage production.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Leahy-IFP social profiles
Digital presenceLeahy-IFP compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Leahy-IFP financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Leahy-IFP leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Leahy-IFP funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Leahy-IFP M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Leahy-IFP
What does Leahy-IFP do?
Leahy-IFP is a B2B contract beverage manufacturer with a singular focus on high-acid aseptic beverages, producing shelf-stable juices, lemonades, teas, functional drinks, smoothies, and related products for global foodservice operators and retail brands. The company also provides turn-key beverage development services including formulation, sensory evaluation, quality, and commercialization support from concept to launch. In addition, the company maintains a portfolio of proprietary brands (Orchard Splash, All Friends, Carbotrol, Lovin' Spoonfuls, Carbotrol Plus+, Dunn's Farm) sold to foodservice operators.
Is Leahy-IFP a public or private company?
Leahy-IFP is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Leahy-IFP founded?
Leahy-IFP was founded in 1957. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Leahy-IFP based?
Leahy-IFP is headquartered in Glenview, United States, in the North America region.
How does Leahy-IFP make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Contract Beverage Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are proprietary Brand Sales and beverage Development Services.
Who are Leahy-IFP's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Refresco, TreeHouse Foods, SunOpta, Cott Corporation (Primo Water Corporation) and Flavorman. Broad incumbents are SIG Group, Tetra Pak and Hain Celestial Group. Others are JBT Corporation and Krones AG.
Does Leahy-IFP have an API?
No public API is recorded for Leahy-IFP.
What industry is Leahy-IFP in?
Leahy-IFP's product category is Contract Beverage Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAHAL, Functional Beverages (Vitamins, Probiotics, Nootropics, etc.). Its NAICS code is 3121 and its SIC code is 2080.