Regions of the EU have optimal growing conditions ideal for producing high stevia yields that in turn have high concentrations of sweeteners in the leaf. Demand from major EU sugar, food and beverage companies has exploded since stevia received approval in December 2011.
Global Stevia is planning to focus on an intensive research and development program to optimise stevia quality and yields throughout the region.
The Company’s CEO, Matthew Christopherson, said: “Specific regions throughout the EU have the perfect climate for producing high quality and significant quantities of stevia.
“EU companies are rapidly expanding their stevia product portfolios. We plan to supply the highest quality stevia to customers in the EU from our stevia operations in the EU.”
Source: Global Stevia Corp
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