Rio Syrup celebrates 75th anniversary

By | May 6, 2015

Rio_SyrupST. LOUIS, Mo. — Rio Syrup company, Inc. was founded in 1940 by Stuart S. Tomber, thus the company is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The third generation of family members continue their involvement in the company which manufacturers beverage flavors for Shaved Ice, Slush Drinks, Sno Cones, Fountain Drinks, Ices, Punch Drinks, Malt and Milk Shakes.

The St. Louis-based company also manufactures a line of liquid food colors as well as several color dyes in more than 300 flavors that are both sugar and sugar-free.