Labels listing the ingredients in the proper language are glued on. The filled bottles are then repacked in the same box they arrived in, ready for shipping. Starbucks carries Da Vinci in Korea, Harrods department store sells it in England, The Hard Rock Caf offers Da Vinci in Singapore. Most Da Vinci syrups are 50 percent sugar. Firty-pound bags of sugar fill one section of the plant, piled to the ceiling.
Sugar is also one of the company's biggest problems when competing internationally.
Many countries subsidize sugar, making it cheaper for overseas competitors to produce flavored syrups. We want to see a more level playing field that allows us to compete. Evans said his goal is to make it easier for U.S. businesses to compete on a level playing field. You are constantly looking at issues that cause businesses to stumble. By partnering with the U.S. government, small businesses can be successful.