Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Food Standards Code May Allow Stevia in Food for New Zealand, Australia

FSANZ invites comment on proposed changes to Food Standards Code: "The Plant Sciences Group of Central Queensland University and Australian Stevia Mills Pty Ltd have applied for the Code to be amended to allow the use of steviol glycosides as an intense sweetener for a wide variety of foods."

Senapati farmers benefiting from Stevia cultivation

Senapati farmers benefiting from Stevia cultivation :: KanglaOnline ~ Your Gateway: "Imphal, May 21: The farmers of Tadubi and its surrounding villages in Senapati district have started getting the benefits from cultivating 'Stevia' plants extensively over 220 acres for commercial purposes."