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Healthy sweetness makes progress amidst loose regulations and more empowered consumers
We live in changing times in which obesity persists but the knowledge of science and our tools to counteract it are also changing. We are gaining more and more clarity on habits that, when combined…
Proudly local: Why staying local from the first seed to the last mile of the stevia chain matters
At SWT, we believe in helping our communities to thrive. We produce our stevia in local markets throughout the Americas, and we always ensure that our supply chains draw from local businesses. At a…
Why should we make Stevia our future?
By Javier Sainz President Stevia Federation of the Americas. Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni, or Ka’a he’e, as it is traditionally known to the indigenous people of Paraguay, is an incredible, adaptable…
How we work: Turning ideas into a delicious reality
Helping to lead the sugar replacement healthy revolution is sometimes more complex than it sounds. Our 4-stage production cycle allows us to create advanced products that offer your consumers the…
Non-nutritive sweeteners and human glucose tolerance: is stevia an exception?
While generalised research suggests that non-nutritive sweetener may impair glycaemic responses, stevia specialists are finding that this hypothesis may be flawed when it comes to the effects of…
WHO recommendations on NNS: Are we overlooking a huge opportunity?
The United Nations has commissioned a report on non-nutritional sweeteners as a tool for public health control and a new frontier on the war against obesity and non-communicable disease. With science…
Eating for mental health: How a great diet can help you to feel better physically and mentally
Making sure that the body receives a balanced diet does more than just help keep you physically healthy. Emerging research suggests that proper nutrition also plays a role in good mental health. In a…
The development of the Stevia plant
Aside from being an incredible source of natural sweetness, Stevia rebaudiana has seen an emergence as a leader in the healthy revolution that is currently sweeping the food industry. As the world…
Can Stevia reduce inflammation in COVID-19 cases?
A new study into the effects of steviol glycosides on COVID-19 has revealed that a regular dose of stevia may help to boost the immune systems of the medically vulnerable in case of contracting the…
SWT confectionary products help make healthy sweetness a delicious reality
In addition to an amazing range of healthy, low-sugar products, SWT Stevia has unveiled a fantastic new range of delicious, healthy chocolate products. While chocolate ranks amongst one of the most…