Soft Drink Makers Exploring Stevia, Neotame

SURREY, United KingdomMajor soft drinks suppliers including PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have been developing products sweetened with stevia, according to a new report from Leatherhead Food Research that reveals the market for intense sweeteners grew by nearly 19 percent between 2007 and 2009. The report also stated that Neotame is also poised for growth, having recently gained regulatory acceptance in the European Union.

The Global Market for Intense Sweeteners report discusses applications and regulatory status of aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame K, cyclamate, saccharin, stevia and neotame. Information also includes a review of trends in end-user markets, as well as profiles of the worlds leading suppliers and a discussion of significant regulatory and technical trends.