Syrup to Bees

The Funky Brewster has begun trying to reduce our usage of packaging that harms the environment, and working to source our other supplies in ways that reduce our carbon footprint. We are proud to offer syrup from Monin Gourmet Flavorings.

Monin helps to nourish the environment through the inventive Syrups to Bees initiative. This program helps battle Colony Collapse Disorder, which is greatly reducing bee populations nationwide. In the average diet, one in three mouthfuls directly or indirectly benefits from honey bee pollination of crops. Understanding the importance that bees play in the environment, Monin recycles syrups by providing them to a Florida beekeeper to use as bee feed. To date, Monin has recycled over 72,000 lbs. of syrup as part of the Syrups to Bees initiative.

“From previous workplace experiences, I knew our waste syrup could benefit the environment; the challenge was finding the perfect counterpart,” stated Jason Hicks, Monin Syrup Production Manager and creator of the Monin Syrups to Bees program. “By adapting the Syrups to Bees program, Monin has not only reduced overall waste, but is helping to breed bees to send around the country and help pollinate the world’s crops.”