Written by: Réa Ní Riada
Stand No: ND11

Tell us a bit about your company:

Bringing more than 100 years of flavour mastery to the hospitality industry, MONIN is the UK's #1 syrup brand in the on-trade, supplying bars, coffee shops, restaurants and everywhere in-between with premium syrups, fruit mixes, concentrates, sauces, frappé powders and liqueurs.

The pioneers of flavour innovation offering more than 150 flavours — with recent launches such as the much-awaited and trending Hot Honey syrup, the nostalgic and indulgent Maple Pecan syrup, and the vibrant and re-energising Refreshers range — MONIN delivers a range of flavours and creative tools that bartenders can rely on, whether building a cocktail menu from scratch or streamlining classics for speed and consistency.

Available from MONIN’s importer Bennett Opie, as well as across various wholesalers in the UK, MONIN’s portfolio of products is acclaimed, and independent research in 2021 ranked it as the best tasting syrup brand with 99,537 drinks made per hour with MONIN products in the UK alone.

Due to its scale and varied portfolio of products, MONIN is unique in offering bespoke services to help operators maximise sales including the creation of personalised trends reports or marketing strategies, sharing innovative recipes and in-outlet POS, as well as delivering in-person training to staff to upskill their drink-making capabilities.

A family-owned business founded in France by Georges Monin, MONIN has become the trusted brand of choice and preferred partner for hospitality and restaurant professionals worldwide with 173 million bottles sold in 2023.

Tell us about your latest product(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand:

Our 2026 innovations align with key global trends shaping the UK market, from shifting consumer behaviours to emerging flavours set to drive menu development. We developed our Hot Honey syrup in response to the surging SWICY (sweet + spicy) trend, now appearing across both hot and cold beverages. Our Maple Pecan Pie syrup taps into growing nostalgia- and indulgence-led preferences that have defined 2025 and are continuing into 2026. Meanwhile, our newest launch responds to a rising demand for refreshers, a re-energising alternative to traditional caffeinated drinks, particularly among younger audiences seeking vibrant and visually appealing beverages. The new Refreshers range is built around three distinct flavour profiles: Tropical Splash (mango, passion fruit, pineapple), Orchard Squeeze (peach, apricot, cherry) and Apple Berry Boost (apple, blueberry, goji berry).

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