CLEARWATER, FL, May 13, 2004 – Monin Gourmet Flavorings took top honors at the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s 2004 Annual Conference with its designation as “Best New Product” in the Beverage Accompaniment category.  

The SCAA, the leading trade group representing the specialty coffee industry, conducts the competition as part of its annual conference and trade exhibition, held this year in Atlanta, Georgia, April 23rd-26th.  Monin is the world’s leading producer of premium syrups – offering signature ingredients for memorable flavored coffee beverages.  Monin was additionally the host sponsor of this year’s annual conference.

“All of us at Monin are proud to accept the Best New Product award from such a prestigious organization,” commented Bill Lombardo, CEO of Monin Gourmet Flavorings.  “Awards like this validate our commitment to provide coffeehouses, restaurants and consumers with the highest quality of flavorings to complement and enhance their specialty coffee beverages.”

As a key supporter of the global coffee industry, Monin is an active participant in the SCAA, serving as the main conference sponsor and exhibitor.  The event served as a showcase for the debut of Monin’s two newest flavors -- Southern-Style Praline, ideal for coffee applications, and Guava, developed for refreshing summertime coffee alternatives.  

These new flavors add to Monin’s range of more than 80 different syrups, including low-carb, sugar-free syrups marketed under the O’free® brand, as well as an innovative line of Organic syrup flavorings.  


Founded in 1912, Monin is the world’s largest and best-known producer of premium flavorings for beverage and culinary applications.  Coffeehouse operators can download recipes at www.moninflavorclub.com.  Distributor information is available at www.monin.com or by calling 800-966-5225.