Archives for September 7, 2009

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France approves high Reb A stevia sweeteners

By Jess Halliday

The French government has approved the use of stevia sweeteners with 97 per cent purity rebaudioside A (Reb A), officially opening up the first EU market for products containing the much-anticipated ingredient.

Is any publicity good publicity for food science?

The food industry has experienced a spate of attacks with books and films like Food Inc. and In Defense of Food making headlines recently – but could food science actually benefit from this negative press?

Cost still an issue for Reb A, claims Rabobank

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Cost issues remain for stevia-derived sweetener Reb A although annual sales are likely to reach $700m over the next five years, according to a new report on the US stevia market from Rabobank.