De’Airius Salibi

Director Of Innovation at Leahy-IFP

De'Airius D. Salibi is an experienced professional with a strong background in food and beverage innovation, currently serving as Ideation Manager at Leahy-IFP since January 2020. In this role, De'Airius drives solution-focused ideation across over 20 global brands, leading the development of proprietary product pipelines. Previously, De'Airius held the position of Research and Development Manager at Leahy-IFP, where responsibilities included overseeing product development, co-founding the All Friends Beverage brand, and managing multiple trials and presentations. Additional roles include membership in the Food Science Advisory Board at Michigan State University and serving as an Executive Board Member for the Monster Education Foundation. De'Airius also founded RIGO Litter Control and gained extensive product development experience at US Foods. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science from Iowa State University, De'Airius combines technical expertise with a commitment to innovation and community impact.

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Leahy-IFP

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We are a family-owned company operating for over 50 years in the food and beverage markets. Since our inception, we continue to define ourselves through quality products, innovative ideas & solutions, and exceptional service. Leahy-IFP leads the industry by offering a broad spectrum of products, both branded and private labeled. Creating new ideas based on consumer demand is at the core of our product development process. From the bench to the shelf is a long journey, and we are with you every step of the way. Our team of food scientists, product development specialists, and marketing strategists work closely with our partners from idea to commercialization... all the way to launch. We explore all aspects of research, including industry and consumer trends, product uses and applications, emerging flavors, menu applications and market alignment. Our desire to provide environmentally-friendly packaging solutions are evident in our investment in today’s leading technologies and equipment. More than just lowering our own carbon footprint, we believe a new era of environmentally responsible packaging solutions are needed today and in future generations to come. You can trust the team at Leahy-IFP to bring your ideas to life.


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