What DaVinci Gourmet does

DaVinci Gourmet is a premium beverage ingredients brand operating under Kerry Group PLC, specialising in syrups, sauces, fruit mixes, beverage bases, and concentrates for the foodservice industry across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) region. Its product portfolio spans six core categories — Classic Syrups, True-to-Fruit Syrups, Other Syrups, Sauces (including the "Sauces Unlimited" platform described as the broadest range in the industry), Fruit Mixes, Beverage Bases (Flavour Maxx, Cooler Base, Frappease Powder), and Concentrates — alongside a service ecosystem comprising the Flavour Genius Academy (certified training for baristas, charistas, and mixologists), the Flavour Genius Community (regional brand ambassador network), the annual Barista Craft Championship, the Green Future Café virtual experience platform, the Profit Margin Calculator, and Trend Alerts content. The brand claims a top-3 position in the global flavored syrups market alongside Monin and Torani, and benefits from Kerry Group's 900+ flavourists and scientists globally as well as Kerry's manufacturing and distribution infrastructure, including the December 2025-opened 716 sqm Customer Co-Creation Centre in Taguig City, Philippines.

The company monetises through sale of beverage ingredients to foodservice operators (cafes, coffee chains, restaurants, hotels, QSRs) exclusively via authorised regional distributors, with no direct-to-consumer or publicly listed pricing. Distribution spans 29+ countries in APMEA, with a regional headquarters based in Singapore. DaVinci Gourmet pursues a community-led go-to-market anchored on training, certification, competition, and content marketing — most visibly through Mikael Jasin (2024 World Barista Champion) as brand ambassador, the multi-stage Barista Craft Championship, and industry partnerships including The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 Title Sponsorship and the Julius Meinl Barista Cup 2026. The brand also maintains social impact initiatives such as the Evolvin' Women training partnership and sustainable cocoa sourcing from Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. Strategically, the brand is leveraging Kerry Group's R&D scale to compete in a $47.24B (2024) global flavored syrups market projected to reach $83.03B by 2035 at a 5.26% CAGR, while building differentiated brand equity through ecosystem investments rather than competing on price.

Name

DaVinci Gourmet

Legal name

DaVinci Gourmet

Website

https://apmea.davincigourmet.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

DaVinci Gourmet, a Kerry Group brand, manufactures premium beverage ingredients — syrups, sauces, fruit mixes, bases, and concentrates — for foodservice operators across 29+ APMEA countries, sold exclusively through authorised distributors and supported by a barista training and competition ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Ingredients

NAICS

Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Concentrates, Syrups & Bases Manufacturing (AFAFABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee & Tea Concentrates (Liquid, Extracts, Syrups) (AFAFAGAC), Dairy & Plant-Based Beverage Bases (e.g., smoothie, shake, latte bases) (AFAFAGAD), Coffee & Tea Concentrates, Syrups & Extracts (CRADAHAI)

Keywords

• Flavored syrup manufacturing
• Beverage ingredient solutions
• Foodservice flavor products
• Cafe beverage supplies
• Barista training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beverage Ingredient Products: DaVinci Gourmet generates revenue through the sale of beverage ingredients including flavored syrups, sauces, beverage bases, fruit mixes, and concentrates to foodservice operators (cafes, coffee chains, bars, restaurants) through a distributor network across the APMEA region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DaVinci Gourmet manufactures and supplies premium beverage ingredients — Classic Syrups, True-to-Fruit Syrups, Other Syrups, Sauces (Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, White Chocolate, and seasonal), Fruit Mixes, Beverage Bases (Flavour Maxx, Cooler Base, Frappease Powder), and Concentrates — to foodservice operators such as cafes, coffee chains, bars, restaurants, and hotels across the APMEA region. Distribution is executed exclusively through authorised regional distributors in 29+ countries, complemented by training (Flavour Genius Academy), community (Flavour Genius Community), and competition (Barista Craft Championship) programs that support beverage professionals.

Product overview

DaVinci Gourmet, a brand under Kerry Group, offers a comprehensive portfolio of premium beverage ingredients for cafés and bars, primarily serving the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) region. The core product range consists of six main categories: Classic Syrups, True-to-Fruit Syrups, Other Syrups, Sauces (with broadest flavor palette in the industry), Fruit Mixes, Beverage Bases (including Frappease Powder, Cooler Base, and Flavour Maxx), and Concentrates. These are complemented by an ecosystem of service programs including the Flavour Genius Academy (professional training for baristas, charistas, and mixologists), the Flavour Genius Community (regional brand ambassador network), the annual Barista Craft Championship competition, the virtual DaVinci Gourmet Green Future Café experience platform, a Profit Margin Calculator tool, and Trend Alerts content powered by the proprietary AI Trendspotter tool. The company also maintains training partnerships with the ASEAN Coffee Institute and the Evolvin' Women social impact initiative. With over 900 Kerry flavorists and scientists operating across 29+ countries, DaVinci Gourmet serves as both a product supplier and a holistic beverage innovation partner for food service operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flavour Genius Academy: Training platform for baristas, charistas, and mixologists offering professional certification in flavor knowledge and beverage crafting skills
• Green Future Café
• Sauces Unlimited
• Barista Craft Championship

Products and services

• Classic Syrups Range of authentic-flavored syrups made with high-quality ingredients, used by cafes and bars for coffee, tea, and specialty beverage preparation.
• True-to-Fruit Syrups Syrups formulated to authentically replicate the taste of real fruits for creating fruit-flavored beverages.
• Sauces Broad range of sauces with optimal viscosity for diverse applications in beverages and desserts, available in 2L, 1L, and 500ml squeezable bottle formats; includes Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, White Chocolate, and seasonal flavors.
• Fruit Mixes Fresh fruit mixes for adding vibrant, juicy fruit flavor to beverages, designed to bring life and refreshment to drink menus.
• Beverage Bases Powder and liquid bases for creating frappe, ice blended, and smoothie drinks, including Frappease Powder, Cooler Base, and Flavour Maxx.
• Concentrates High-strength liquid concentrates for diluting into full beverages, including tea and coffee concentrates.
• Other Syrups Additional syrup varieties beyond classic and fruit categories, including sugar syrup and specialty flavor syrups.
• Flavour Maxx Clear, neutral-tasting, non-dairy base that brings out flavor and adds texture to drinks; available in 2L format with a 15-month shelf life stored unopened in a cool, dry location below 25°C.
• Frappease Powder Powder frappe mix made with real milk to deliver natural creamy taste and super smooth mouthfeel for beverages, formulated for both hot and cold applications; available in 1.5Kg format with 18-month shelf life.
• Cooler Base Non-dairy base powder crafted specifically for fruit-based drinks that elevates fruity taste without causing separation; available in 1Kg format with 12-month shelf life.
• Flavour Genius Academy Professional training platform offering rigorous online and live training for baristas, charistas, and mixologists across the APMEA region, covering foundational and intermediate levels across Barista, Charista, and Mixology pillars, with certification in flavor upon completion.
• Flavour Genius Community Regional ecosystem of brand ambassadors providing beverage innovation support and industry expertise to foodservice operators across APMEA, featuring a central recipe library and monthly virtual gatherings.
• DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship Global barista competition celebrating coffee artistry and craftsmanship, with national digital submissions, national finals, regional finals, and a global final featuring cash prizes, a trophy, and recognition.
• DaVinci Gourmet Green Future Café Virtual 360-degree coffee shop experience providing foodservice operators with insights on future trends covering sustainable consumerism, wellness, food theatrics, and automation, developed with key experts across foodservice operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 3 player in the global flavored syrups market alongside Monin and Torani
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Julius MeinlcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2026DaVinci Gourmet is an industry partner for the Julius Meinl Barista Cup 2026, an international barista competition running April–July 2026 across 17 countries with the Grand Finale on September 4, 2026 in Vienna. DaVinci Gourmet provides ingredients (syrups) for participants competing in Espresso, Cappuccino, and Signature Drink categories using the Gloriette Gold blend.
• Rancilio GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2026Rancilio Group is an industry partner for the Julius Meinl Barista Cup 2026, providing espresso equipment and technology for the international competition across 17 countries.
• FiorenzatocoreTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2026Fiorenzato is an industry partner for the Julius Meinl Barista Cup 2026, providing grinding technology for the international barista competition.
• BWTcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2026BWT is an industry partner for the Julius Meinl Barista Cup 2026, providing water treatment and technology for the international barista competition.
• World's 100 Best Coffee ShopsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2026DaVinci Gourmet was named the Title Sponsor of The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 ranking. The ranking was unveiled at CoffeeFest Madrid on February 16, 2026, assessing over 15,000 coffee shops worldwide through evaluations by 800+ industry professionals and 350,000+ public votes. The partnership positions DaVinci Gourmet as a key supporter of global coffee culture and café excellence.
• Evolvin' WomenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2022Kerry and DaVinci Gourmet Flavour Genius Academy partnered with Evolvin' Women (a UN Global Compact signatory) to train unemployed women from urban areas and less-privileged economic backgrounds in Africa to acquire barista and mixologist skills, enabling them to secure jobs in the UAE hospitality sector. The program trained 18 ladies through the Flavour Genius Academy, with potential job placements at Starbucks, Costa, Caribou, McDonald's, ICCA, and Nightjar Coffee Roasters.
• ASEAN Coffee Institute (ACI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaVinci Gourmet partners with ASEAN Coffee Institute (ACI) — the official coffee training body formed by the ASEAN Coffee Federation — to offer training and development modules for foodservice operators, helping individuals pursue careers as baristas, café owners, mixologists, or sensory experts through ACI's coffee and mixology programs.
• Kerry GroupflagshipOthersDaVinci Gourmet is a brand under Kerry Group, a global taste and nutrition company. DaVinci Gourmet benefits from Kerry's global R&D infrastructure, 900+ flavourists and scientists, manufacturing facilities, and distribution network. The Privacy Policy states that Kerry Group PLC is the parent company incorporated in Ireland.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teisseire: Teisseire is a French premium syrup brand (acquired by Britvic) targeting retail and foodservice channels including cafés and bars. It is a direct comparable to DaVinci Gourmet in syrups and concentrates for the European and global hospitality market.
• Torani: Torani is a leading U.S.-headquartered flavored syrup brand for cafés, coffee shops, and bars. It competes directly with DaVinci Gourmet in syrups and sauces and is the third company in the named "top 3" of the global flavored syrups market.
• 1883 Maison Routin: 1883 Maison Routin is a French premium syrup brand specializing in artisanal flavors for cafés, bars, and mixologists. It competes with DaVinci Gourmet in the same gourmet syrup and beverage ingredient category, particularly across European and international foodservice channels.
• Sweetbird: Sweetbird is a UK-based syrup and frappé brand exclusively serving cafés, coffee shops, and foodservice operators. It is directly comparable to DaVinci Gourmet in target customers, product format (syrups, sauces, frappes), and go-to-market through foodservice distributors.
• Monin: Monin is the global category leader in premium flavored syrups for cafés and bars. It is DaVinci Gourmet's primary head-to-head competitor in the foodservice syrup market and is explicitly named alongside DaVinci as a top 3 player in flavored syrups globally.
• Ghirardelli: Ghirardelli is a premium chocolate sauce and syrup brand serving both foodservice operators and retail. It overlaps directly with DaVinci Gourmet's sauces line (Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut, White Chocolate) for cafés, coffee chains, and dessert applications.
• Bigallet: Bigallet is a French producer of premium syrups, cordials, and beverage bases for hospitality and foodservice. It is a direct comparable to DaVinci Gourmet in product format, premium positioning, and barista/mixologist channel focus.

Broad incumbents

• Kerry Group: Kerry Group is DaVinci Gourmet's parent company and a global taste and nutrition leader. While not a competitor in the specialty syrup niche, Kerry operates adjacent beverage ingredient platforms (taste systems, dairy alternatives, functional beverages) that share customers and R&D capabilities with DaVinci.
• Tate & Lyle: Tate & Lyle is a global ingredient company producing sweeteners, syrups, and food and beverage texturizers. While broader in scope than DaVinci Gourmet, its specialty sweetener/syrup platform competes for the same foodservice and beverage manufacturer customers on ingredient-formulated drinks.

Emerging players

• Funkin: Funkin is a UK-based cocktail mixer and concentrate brand targeting bars and mixologists. It overlaps with DaVinci Gourmet on the mixology side of the business, especially fruit mixes and concentrates for cocktail/mocktail creation in foodservice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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