Obesity: Not Just a Rich-world Problem!
As illustrated in this timelapse, obesity is a global problem and not one exclusively faced by the rich/developed world. In actual fact, the developing world is taking the lead as more Continue Reading →
New Stevia Variety Trials
Through our breeding program we are continually working towards improving our stevia plant material. After extensive trials in the Netherlands, both in greenhouses and outdoors, we are now ready to Continue Reading →
Five More Cities Pass Soda Tax Measures
Five cities in the US have joined the ranks of Philadelphia and Berkeley, CA in the soda tax trend. Voters in San Francisco, Albany, Oakland, and Boulder passed measures that Continue Reading →
EU Relaxes Stevia Blend Formulation Regulations
On Thursday, November 3rd, Regulation (EU) 2016/1814 comes into force. This legislation amends the specifications for steviol glycosides set out in an annex to regulation (EU) No 231/2012. The updated regulation has Continue Reading →
Extraction Test Results Imminent
In June we announced that we were due to commence stevia extraction/processing trials. The results are encouraging and we are now awaiting the lab analysis, at which stage a final Continue Reading →
Fresh Round of Stevia Trials on the Way!
In November we are commencing fresh stevia trials in Ghana. We have sourced and developed an exciting new range of stevia varieties, which we expect will perform well in open Continue Reading →
Stevia Transport En Route!
Our stevia processing tests are due to commence, and for that purpose fresh stevia leaves are currently en-route to Germany, where testing is due to commence on Monday. More updates as Continue Reading →
Sjoerd Sliggers Joins the Team as Process Technology Analyst
We welcome Sjoerd Sliggers to the team, who has joined us as Process Technology Analyst. Sjoerd is a Chemical Engineer by trade and has a broad experience within the Food Continue Reading →
Stevia Market to be driven by Increasing Demand for Plant-Based Sweeteners
According to Vipassa K, analyst at Future Market Insights (FMI), stevia is set to become a mainstream ingredient in the global food and beverage industry. She reasons: ”Increasing demand for Continue Reading →