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Monin and Liquid Island Partner to Elevate Sri Lanka’s Beverage Industry

Liquid Island hosted a special visit by Monin's Beverage Expert, Felipe Valencia Santander, bringing over 300 bartenders and baristas
The 12-year partnership between Monin and Liquid Island underscores a shared dedication to empowering the Sri Lankan bartending and barista community

Liquid Island Sri Lanka, the exclusive distributor of World’s leading Syrup Monin, recently hosted a special visit from Felipe Valencia Santander, Beverage Expert from Monin in the Middle East to Sri Lanka.

With over 100 years of expertise in syrups and beverage solutions, Monin is a family-run French company now present in over 150 countries. Renowned for their innovative beverage solutions, speed of use, quality and taste consistency, Monin offers the widest range of flavors in the syrup, puree, frappe and sauce categories.

Felipe's visit was a significant event for Sri Lanka’s beverage industry, drawing over 300 bartenders and baristas from across the country to participate in masterclasses and training sessions designed to elevate their craft and expand the possibilities within mixology.

As a part of this initiative, Liquid Island and Monin have reinforced their commitment to uplifting Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector through the education and training of bartenders, baristas and mixologists. This focus on skill development aims to strengthen the local industry while keeping it aligned with global trends.

Felipe’s visit included key training sessions across three major locations: the ITC Ratnadipa - in Colombo, Jetwing Lighthouse in Galle, and Thilanka Hotel in Kandy. During these sessions, participants were treated to an educational masterclass where Felipe shared his extensive knowledge and expertise in the beverage industry, with a particular focus on global trends and budding consumer preferences.

“The relationship between Liquid Island and Monin has always been strong. We are leaders in the market, not only here in Sri Lanka but across the entire region,” said Felipe. “There is so much we can achieve together, and that’s one of the reasons behind our visit. We aren’t just here to create brand awareness; we are contributing to the industry and the community. We are sharing knowledge because we see it as part of our social responsibility.”

Reflecting on this fruitful relationship, General Manager of Liquid Island, Shalindri Malawana, remarked: “Our partnership with Monin spans over 12 years and has consistently allowed us to deliver world-class solutions to the Sri Lankan market. Together, we’ve taken great strides in not only distributing premium products but also empowering the local bartending and barista community. Felipe’s visit is yet another step in our journey to elevate the standards of mixology here.”

As Monin continues to expand its global footprint, partnerships like the one with Liquid Island will ensure that Sri Lanka’s food and beverage sector is empowered to stay competitive in an ever-evolving market.

About us:

Liquid Island Sri Lanka, part of the Rockland Group is the exclusive distributor of Monin Syrup. Monin is a world-renowned leader in premium syrups, gourmet sauces, and beverage solutions, offering a vast range of flavors that inspire creativity in mixology, coffee, and culinary applications. With over a century of expertise, Monin is trusted by bartenders, baristas, and chefs globally for its exceptional quality, flavor consistency, and commitment to innovation. Driven by a passion for natural ingredients and sustainability, Monin continues to set the standard for flavor excellence in more than 150 countries.

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Image 1: With over a century of expertise in syrups and beverage solutions, Monin—a family-run French company—is exclusively imported by Liquid Island

Image 2: Over 300 bartenders & mixologists across the island participated in a masterclass hosted Monin and Liquid Island

Image 3,5 & 6: Bartenders and mixologists from Colombo, Galle, and Kandy region participated in the workshop

Image 4: (Left to right) Miroslav Vulic (Managing Director, Monin Middle East), Sélim Allaoui (Regional Sales Director, Monin Middle East), Asif Iqbal (Master Barista, Liquid Island), Felipe Valencia Santander (Beverage Expert from Monin in the Middle East to SL)