Monin Competitors

At Monin, we are a family full of flavor enthusiasts that takes pride in the work we do, and the liquid we fill each bottle with.Founded in 1912, by Frenchman and small-town manufacturer, Georges Monin, the company is still family owned, three generations of Monin later.How did it all start? Well back in the early 1900's, in Bourges, France, Georges Monin was hosting his family for dinner when his brother-in-law asked for an after-dinner drink. As a self - proclaimed flavor enthusiast and avid cook, Georges loved to entertain. He reveled in family gatherings where he could experiment with flavor combinations and prepare savory meals all while spending time with those closest to him. As he was pouring the cordial into glasses, he noticed that the aroma escaping from the bottle was muted and the color was dull. He sipped the liquid to give it a quick taste and immediately decided that after serving a meal filled with such delectable flavors & captivating aromas, the cordial was an unfitting way to close the evening. He scoured his bar, only to realize that each and every cordial had the same lackluster flavor & impact as the first. Not long after, Georges realized that impactful flavor was actually missing from so many of the beverages that he drank. He determined that if he could just find some vibrant fruits, that he could then apply his manufacturing and culinary knowledge to extract that flavor into a liquid that could flavor anything from cordials, to coffees to water. Undeterred, Georges began scouring the cities of France & experimenting with flavors in his kitchen at home. After years of trial and error, he finally created a flavored cordial that satisfied his demanding standards.. He continued to explore & develop many exciting flavors & syrups, and began bottling & selling them across the country. Now, in the 21st century, the world is a more flavorful place, with a with a vast collection Monin gourmet flavors available in more than 140 countries

Founded in 1852, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products. Ghirardelli is one of the few companies in America that controls the entire chocolate manufacturing process, from cocoa bean to finished product. This control over the manufacturing process combined with Ghirardelli's proprietary bean blend and unique methods of roasting and processing, ensures that you are rewarded with the highest quality and richest products. Ghirardelli has the richest heritage of any American chocolate company and continues to honor it to this day.

Fabbri 1905 today is run by the great-grandchildrens of the company’s founder:, Paolo, Nicola and Umberto Fabbri, the fourth generation that, togheter with the fifth, lead a company of 250 employees that boasts some 1,300 references, as well as 17 product lines and 23 packaging lines and distributes its products in 110 countries worldwide. Backed by a brand that has become synonymous with quality throughout the world, Fabbri 1905 continues in its commitment to developing new and innovative strategies. The company markets both its traditional products and new creations and is always ready to take on new challenges. It now operates in four main markets: ingredients and solutions for italian artisan gelato and a wide range of fillings, coating and decorations for quality pastries; innovative solutions through premium quality ingredients for beverage professionals; consumer products, including amarena cherries, syrups, toppings and fruit in liqueur; semi-finished ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Universally recognized as having “invented” Amarena Fabbri cherries and fruit syrups, Fabbri 1905 is committed to promoting desserts made in Italy throughout the world. There are currently 10 affiliated companies running Fabbri’s overseas activities: Fabbri France, Fabbri Deutschland, Fabbri Iberica, Fabbri North America, Fabbri Mexico, Fabbri Canada, Fabbri Brasile, Fabbri Asia PTE, Fabbri (Shanghai) Food Trading and Fabbri Argentina with its production site covering over 18,000 square metres, for the South America markets. All the affiliated companies are controlled by Fabbri G. Holding Industriale.