On December 6, 2022, Sweegen was awarded the Food Ingredients Europe (Fi Europe) Food Tech Innovation Award 2022, for its bioconversion process for the production of Bestevia Reb M. The company's Bestevia Reb M is said to be the first new stevia ingredient produced via a new production technology approved for use in the European market by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Related: Sweegen Wins Stevia Reb M Patent Lawsuit Against PureCircleLuca Giannone, senior vice president of sales at Sweegen, “Our global Sweegen team is thrilled to be recognized for our important contribution of new generation sweeteners to the ingredients space. We’ve ushered in the new hero for sugar reduction in Europe, Signature Bestevia Reb M, and we will continue bringing our wellness ingredient technologies to Europe for inspiring brands to make better-for-you foods and beverages.”
“Sweegen’s Reb M approval broadens the product developer’s toolkit for sugar alternatives to reimagine food and drink, opening doors for creating new healthy products for consumers,” Giannone added.
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