Webinar Recording: Stevia – Taking the Next Steps
Duration: 1 hour

Held in conjunction with Stevia World Americas, a 1 hour webinar, “Stevia-Taking the Next Steps” was held on 17 Feb 2010.

During the webinar, GLG Life Tech Corporation’s David Bishop, EVP of International Affairs and James Kempland, VP of Marketing pinpointed 6 key areas that the sector needs to look into, to meet growing global demand, as well as taste, quality and cost challenges.

David Bishop and James Kempland also participated in a lively discussion that covered the history of the Stevia industry, parallel events that are supporting current demand, and GLG’s plans for future expansion. Their structured presentation also covered Breeding High-Reb A content Stevia, Increasing Stevia Sweetener production capacity, ensuring consistent quality and taste, Formulation and technical support issues, marketing & new product development and more.

There was also a 25-minute question and answer session, where David & James answered pre-submitted questions on sourcing, flavor masking, and even product positioning concerns.

Stevia Experts David Bishop & James Kempland…

David Bishop & James Kempland are right at the heart of the Steviarevolution, which is stirring up a wave of change in the food & beverage industry with its ‘all natural’ and zero calorie profile.

DAVID BISHOP – EVP International Affairs, GLG Life Tech Corp: David Bishop has more than 25 years of experience in international business including organizational, educational, and managerial responsibilities. He has lived and worked as an expatriate in a cross cultural/cross linguistic environment for more than 15 years and has completed assignments in over 40 countries.

Mr. Bishop is currently the chairperson of Qingdao Runde Biotechnology Co., Ltd. a stevia production facility that GLG acquired on December 18, 2006.  He has played an intricate role in the company’s ramp up of its industrial capacity for three years in China and is now back in the United States as the market continues to develop in the West. He holds a Master of Science in Management from Georgia State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University, and is a graduate of the Yon Sei University Korean Language Institute in Seoul, Korea.

JAMES KEMPLAND – VP Marketing, GLG Life Tech Corp: James Kempland leads the strategic marketing division for GLG. He brings a diversity of experience in high intensity sweeteners, agriculture and supply as well as marketing for consumer package goods. He has worked for and with firms such as Monsanto, NutraSweet, Kraft, Proctor & Gamble and other leading multinationals within the food and beverage industry.

He has managed marketing communications for portfolios of the largest brands in the beverage alcohol category, Brown-Forman, Constellation, Miller and Diageo. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Maryville University-St. Louis.

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Held in conjunction with Stevia World Americas that meets on 25 & 26 February in Atlanta, Georgia, this one-hour Webinar features insights from GLG Life Tech Corporation’s David Bishop, EVP of International Affairs and James Kempland, VP of Marketing

At the webinar, David Bishop and James Kempland will discuss how far the Stevia Industry has come, and what needs to be done next in terms of meeting taste, quality and cost challenges, as well as ramping up production to meet growing global demand.

More on Stevia Experts David Bishop & James Kempland…

DAVID BISHOP- EVP International Affairs, GLG Life Tech Corp: David Bishop has more than 25 years of experience in international business including organizational, educational, and managerial responsibilities. He has lived and worked as an expatriate in a cross cultural/cross linguistic environment for more than 15 years and has completed assignments in over 40 countries.

Mr. Bishop is currently the chairman of Qingdao Runde Biotechnology Co., Ltd. a stevia production facility that GLG acquired on December 18, 2006.  He has played an intricate role in the company’s ramp up of its industrial capacity for three years in China and is now back in the United States as the market continues to develop in the West. He holds a Master of Science in Management from Georgia State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University, and is a graduate of the Yon Sei University Korean Language Institute in Seoul, Korea.

JAMES KEMPLAND- VP Marketing, GLG Life Tech Corp: James Kempland leads the strategic marketing division for GLG. He brings a diversity of experience in high intensity sweeteners, agriculture and supply as well as marketing for consumer package goods. He has worked for and with firms such as Monsanto, NutraSweet, Kraft, Proctor & Gamble and other leading multinationals within the food and beverage industry.

He has managed marketing communications for portfolios of the largest brands in the beverage alcohol category, Brown-Forman, Constellation, Miller and Diageo. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Maryville University-St. Louis.

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“Is Stevia Shaking Up Sweetener Markets?” webinar went live on 27 October 2009.

During the webinar, Jim May, the Founder & CEO of Wisdom Natural Brands (manufacturers of the highly popular Sweetleaf Stevia) tapped on his 30 years of experiences in the Stevia Business to offer his perspectives on the question “Is Stevia Shaking Up Sweetener Markets?”

Jim realized the potential of the stevia plant when visiting Paraguay and tasting stevia leaves there in the early 1980s, and was the first to market Stevia in the United States.

Since his ‘discovery’, Jim has worked relentlessly to market the product throughout the world, and has a deep understanding of the business.

Jim has strong views on the extraction and marketing of Stevia, which he highlights in the webinar, while referencing research and offering anecdotes on everything from Stevia’s health benefits to consumer perceptions.

Jim addressed the Stevia Success story & answered pressing Stevia questions during the Webinar…

During the webinar, Jim walked us through:

• The health benefits of Stevia sweeteners
• How Sweetleaf Stevia is different from other sweeteners.
• Sweetleaf Stevia’s water based extraction techniques
• The link between Stevia extraction methods and the bitter after-taste.
• The need for quality standards across the value chain.

… and many more…

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The Webinar “Is Stevia Shaking Up Sweetener Markets?“, will be broadcast live on 27 October 2009 at 10AM New York, 2PM GMT, 3PM Frankfurt and 10PM HK.

During the webinar, a leading Stevia Industry pioneer will examine the remarkable growth of the Stevia business, provide a snapshot of the Stevia business, and explain why Stevia is poised to emerge as the Sweetener of the Future.

So who is this Stevia Pioneer?

It’s the ‘Father of Stevia’ himself, Mr. James A (Jim) May!

That’s right! Jim May, the Founder & CEO of Wisdom Natural Brands (manufacturers of the highly popular Sweetleaf Stevia) will share his experiences in the Stevia Business, and offer his perspectives on the question “Is Stevia Shaking Up Sweetener Markets?”.

Jim realized the potential of the stevia plant when visiting Paraguay and tasting stevia leaves there in the early 1980s, and was the first to market Stevia in the United States.

Since his ‘discovery’, Jim has worked relentlessly to market the product throughout the world, and has a deep understanding of the business. SweetLeaf Stevia was also the first brand of Stevia sweeteners that achieved GRAS status from the US FDA in March 2008!

Jim assesses Stevia’s Success & Answers Pressing Questions during the Webinar…

At the webinar Jim will address key issues in the Stevia business, including:

• The health benefits of Rebaudioside A (Reb A) and Steviol glycosides
• Stevia’s safety and regulatory evaluations
• Purity criteria and reference standards for Stevia.
• Overcoming the bitter aftertaste in Stevia sweeteners.
• Impact of the recession on the Stevia Business.

… and many more.

PLUS, he will also answer pre-submitted questions during the Q&A session!

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