Monin, the world’s leader in premium beverage and culinary flavorings, has expanded with the acquisition of Guiot Flavorings, a high-end syrup flavor developer, producer and distributor founded in France in 1871. Guiot’s quality production processes perfectly complement those which have made Monin the leader in flavorings since 1912. Producing branded and private label products for large retail outlets and the foodservice industry, the acquisition of Guiot will strengthen Monin’s world-class leadership in meeting the growing consumer demand for quality flavors.

Monin prides itself on uncompromising dedication to quality, offering syrups that are flash-pasteurized, free of preservatives and additives. With Guiot joining the Monin family of gourmet flavorings, Monin is even better positioned to meet the booming international demand for flavored specialty coffee and blended beverages, while providing seamless service to all customers.

With this acquisition and recent expansion of the Monin U.S. facility, Monin can ensure fulfillment of demand both nationally and internationally. In addition to the Guiot acquisition this year, Monin expanded the U.S. production facility that now boasts three fully automated production lines for Western hemisphere customers. Monin has also introduced the Flavor Café, a unique in-house product and application development facility where new drink recipes are developed and tested in a simulated retail environment.

Family-owned Monin has been crafting the world’s finest flavorings for three generations since 1912, when flavor enthusiast Georges Monin started a one-man operation in Bourges, France. Today, Monin is the world’s leading provider of premium gourmet flavorings with a flavor portfolio of more than 100 syrup varieties for a full range of chilled and frozen drinks such as granitas, flavored lemonades and iced teas, cocktails, smoothies, blended drinks, and more. Monin matches quality products with attentive, first-rate customer service and innovative recipe applications to give foodservice operators proven, successful beverage offerings.

Monin is the official syrup sponsor of the World Barista Championships, featuring competitors from dozens of nations around the world. The World Barista Championship 2007 will take place in Tokyo.

Monin is the world’s largest and best-known producer of premium flavorings for beverage and culinary applications. Founded in 1912 and still operated by the Monin Family, the brand offers more than 100 varieties of natural and sugar-free flavors. Bar and restaurant operators can get information about Monin flavorings directly from the source via the company’s web site or by calling toll-free 800-966-5225.