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Planning to invest in Stevia? Come to Stevia World Asia to pinpoint investment opportunities & niches

Dear [name],

A quick look at key developments in the Stevia sector conveys why Stevia is emerging as a Sweet Alternative for Investors:

• Growing consumer preference for healthy, natural foods: Consumers are weary of artificial sounding ingredients and additives in foods, due to growing concerns and awareness of obesity and other health risks. Stevia is a natural and healthier sweetener option.
• One of the fastest growing markets: Sales of Truvia & PureVia in the US (top 2 Stevia Sweeteners in US Market) grew 434% year over year through July 2009.
• Tremendous interest from F&B Manufacturers: Over 2000 Stevia sweetened new products were launched around the world from 2004-2008.  30% of those were in the US.
• Excellent market forecasts: Mintel predicts that total U.S. sales of stevia in tabletop sweeteners and foods, beverages, and other products could exceed $2 billion by the end of 2011, up from $21 million in 2008.
• Investors are already looking into Stevia: Institutional Investors recently invested over $65 million in publicly listed Stevia Producer, PureCircle.
• European Union expected to approve Stevia by March 2010, opening another major market for Stevia sweeteners and creating more opportunities for growth.

[name], if you are seeking entry into the Stevia business, then attending the 2nd Stevia World Asia is essential. Attend the 21-22 April conference in China and find out more about:

• Stevia Cultivation in China (Biggest Stevia Cultivation Base) & how producers’ experience in Managing Contract Farming
• Ensuring Sustainability in the Stevia Supply Chain
• Application of Stevia sweeteners in Food & Beverage
• Overcoming Stevia Taste Challenges for F&B formulations & other uses.
• Application of Stevia  Rebaudiana  in Agriculture, Stockbreeding , Human Nutrition and Pharmaceuticals
• High Productivity Cultivation Techniques for Stevia

  ...and more...

Click on the links below to explore the updated agenda and/or sign up for Stevia World Asia! In the mean time, watch out for my emails sharing conference highlights for your reference.

PS: CMT’s 2nd Stevia World Europe in Geneva on 18-19 May is going to be the 1st industry networking meet after the much anticipated announcement from the European Food Safety Association on Stevia sweeteners.
I will be sending you updates on the EU situation and the 2nd Stevia World Europe conference soon!