FAQ

Bo&Co creates organic syrups and botanical drinks made from real flowers, herbs, and fruit — locally produced and free from artificial additives. Whether you're a hospitality professional or getting creative at home, here you’ll find quick answers to everything you want to know about our products, their use, and their possibilities.

  • What is Bo&Co?

    Bo&Co is a Dutch brand specialising in organic syrups. Our products are locally produced and made with pure ingredients, without unnecessary additives. Bo&Co stands for a mindful lifestyle with room to enjoy. Bo&Co is a Dutch brand in organic syrups. Our products are locally produced and made with pure ingredients, without unnecessary additives. Bo&Co represents a mindful lifestyle with space for enjoyment.

  • Where is Bo&Co produced?

    Bo&Co is produced locally in the Netherlands at the Amsterdamse Frisdrank Fabriek. In collaboration with this dedicated production partner, we keep our supply chain short, transparent, and sustainable. Website: www.amsterdamsefrisdrankfabriek.nl

  • Are Bo&Co syrups organic?

    Yes, all Bo&Co syrups are organically certified and comply with European organic regulations. Our production is also SKAL-certified. www.skal.nl

  • Do the syrups contain added sugars?

    Bo&Co syrups contain organic cane sugar. Cane sugar is less processed than white sugar and retains a small part of its natural minerals. It also gives a rounder, softer sweetness that complements the pure taste of our fruit and botanicals.

  • What can I use Bo&Co syrup for?

    Bo&Co syrups are suitable for lemonades, cocktails and mocktails, coffee and tea, desserts and patisserie, and culinary applications in the kitchen. One 500 ml bottle yields approximately 4.5 litres of drink (1:8).

  • Which flavours does Bo&Co offer?

    The range consists of: Raspberry, Elderflower, Lemon, Strawberry, Lemongrass–Ginger. Bo&Co aims to add a new flavour to the range each year.

  • Does Bo&Co also offer ready-to-drink beverages?

    Bo&Co primarily focuses on syrups but is also working on additions to the beverage assortment.

  • Who is Bo&Co for?

    Bo&Co is for people who want to enjoy consciously. For those who choose quality, pure ingredients, and a moment of calm in the busyness of daily life. For lovers of good food and drinks, shared dining, unhurried cocktails, and small rituals that make life just a little more beautiful—at home and in hospitality.

  • Where can I buy Bo&Co, and is business purchasing possible?

    Consumers can purchase Bo&Co through our own webshop. For hospitality, retail, and foodservice, our products are available through selected wholesalers. A current overview of these wholesalers can be found on the business page of our website. You can also contact us directly via the contact page.

  • What makes Bo&Co different from other syrups?

    Bo&Co distinguishes itself through:
    – Organic ingredients
    – Local production
    – Clean label
    – Fresh, pure flavours
    – Focus on community and lifestyle

    We are not a standard syrup brand but a brand that stands for mindful moments of enjoyment.

  • What is the mission of Bo&Co?

    Bo&Co’s mission is to create mindful moments of enjoyment with pure, honest products that fit a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

  • What is the vision of Bo&Co?

    Bo&Co aims to grow into a community-driven brand where taste, health, sustainability, and connection come together. We are building a brand that inspires people to live consciously and to enjoy.

  • Who is behind Bo&Co?

    Bo&Co was founded by Karin Gefken. She has been active in the world of organic beverages for more than ten years and has now launched her own brand. Read more here.

  • Is Bo&Co sustainable?

    Sustainability is an important principle for Bo&Co. We work with short supply chains, local production, organic ingredients, and responsible packaging wherever possible.

  • Does Bo&Co collaborate or work with ambassadors?

    Yes, Bo&Co actively collaborates with hospitality partners, chefs, bartenders, and other creatives who align with our vision and lifestyle. We continuously explore new collaborations that contribute to the visibility and experience of the brand. Think there’s a great match? Feel free to contact us via the contact page.

  • What is the shelf life of Bo&Co syrups?

    Bo&Co syrups have a shelf life of 24 months from the production date. The exact best-before date is always indicated on the bottle.

  • Do I need to refrigerate the syrups before opening?

    No, before opening the syrups can be stored outside the refrigerator, in a cool and dark place.

  • Do I need to refrigerate the syrups after opening?

    Because Bo&Co does not use chemical preservatives, it is important to keep the bottle opening clean. When handled hygienically, the bottle can also be stored outside the refrigerator. In hospitality settings, the bottle can remain on the bar with a pump, for example.

  • How are the syrups still shelf-stable?

    Our syrups are pasteurised. This is a traditional preservation method in which the syrup is briefly heated and then hot-filled into the bottles.