Stevia Nutra Corp (STNT)

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STNT is to rally big time today!
I am very excited to announce my brand new pick: STNT (Stevia Nutra Corp.)

STNT is an Agro-Management company focused on stevia agronomics which includes plant breeding, proprietary agricultural practices and post-harvest techniques. Stevia Nutra intends to invest heavily in R&D and IP acquisition and manage large-scale plantations for the production of high value stevia products.

Just yesterday, the company announced the appointment of Dr. Ian Bowmer, Executive Director of the Medical Council of Canada (MCC), to the Company’s Board of Directors.

STNT is expected to see a face lift with the big news yesterday and now being fully absorbed into the market this morning!

STNT trend is getting VERY BULLISH so please make sure you put STNT on your radar immediately!!!

About Stevia

Stevia is a natural delicious zero calorie sweetener derived from the stevia plant. It does not cause tooth decay, is Kosher and Halal, and since it’s not sugar—stevia is even safe for diabetics. It is not genetically modified and is pH and temperature stable, making it an ideal ingredient in just about every type of recipe. No wonder stevia has been called the ‘Holy Grail’ of ingredients.

The stevia plant is native to South America and renowned for its sweetness. The Guarani tribes of Paraguay and Brazil call it Ka he’e, meaning sweet leaf, and have been using stevia as a natural sweetener for over 1,500 years. Typically it was used to sweeten teas and medicines, or simply enjoyed as a treat. Stevia leaves are 30-45 times sweeter than ordinary sugar.

Stevia leaves contain many types of natural sugars, but the sweetest one is called Rebaudioside A—or simply Reb A for short. The Reb A is extracted from the stevia leaves in a process similar to making tea—the leaves are harvested, dried and then steeped in fresh water. High quality Reb A stevia extract is up to 400 times sweeter than ordinary sugar.

It’s natural, tastes great—and has zero calories.

Now with FDA and near worldwide approval, demand for stevia is soaring as globally consumers continue trending towards healthier food choices. Coke and Pepsi launched their first stevia sweetened drinks in the US in 2009. More than 6,000 additional products have since followed. Stevia is the world’s only all natural zero calorie sweetener and demand is growing faster than supply, requiring worldwide stevia production to triple by 2014.

Stevia Market

Demand for stevia is soaring. The World Health Organization expects stevia will soon account for up to 20% of the $80 billion annual global sweetener market. Consumers love stevia because it is natural, healthy, delicious and sweet, and calorie free. Stevia is also safe for diabetics, doesn’t cause tooth decay, and is even kosher and halal.

Growing stevia demand can be attributed to its evolution beyond tabletop sweetener to widespread usage in popular foods and beverages. Initially stevia was expected to be used primarily in zero calorie beverages, mostly in new products or line extensions. More recently consumer acceptance/demand has caused major manufacturers to reformulate the recipes of some of the world’s biggest food brands to use stevia.

Coke and Pepsi launched their first stevia sweetened products in the United States in 2009. Since then an additional 6,000 stevia sweetened products have come to market. Stevia can now be found sweetening everything from toothpaste to salad dressings, chocolates, gums, wines and spirits, and even medicines. Furthermore, Mintel’s Global New Product Database confirms the number of new stevia product launches in 2010 increased more than 200% over the previous year, with new products launched across in 35 countries. It took stevia less than a year to surpass US sales of aspartame and saccharine.

Stevia product sales in the United States more than doubled in 2010, growing from $357 million the previous year to $809 million—an increase of 126%, according to Mintel, an industry consultancy—and they expect the market to more than double again this year—with the 2011 US market for stevia sweetened products valued at $2 billion.

Similarly, Euromonitor reported an 87% increase in new stevia sweetened product launches in 2010. France has independently approved stevia, leaving the rest of the European market largely untapped.

Additional regulatory clearances in Canada, Indonesia, and India will further enlarge the market and are expected shortly. In July 2011 the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, in partnership with the World Health Organization, published recommended dietary standards on stevia—widely followed by the world, suggesting worldwide stevia approval is imminent.

Despite its growth, stevia’s true market potential remains to be seen. Some in the food and beverage industry have called stevia the ‘Holy Grail’ ingredient. It is natural, delicious, safe, calorie free—and because it’s up to 400 times sweeter than sugar, stevia can be very cost effective too.

Recent Headlines:

Stevia Nutra Appoints Head of Prestigious Medical Council to Board of Directors: Yesterday, STNT announced the appointment of Dr. Ian Bowmer, Executive Director of the Medical Council of Canada (MCC), to the Company’s Board of Directors. As the recipient of several prestigious awards for his vision and contributions to medical education, Dr. Bowmer is one of the 13 non-governmental expert representatives on the Medical Council and Chair of the Working Committee.

Very impressive news… and the markets will see it more today!

Stevia Nutra Corp Reports Successful First Growing Season in Cambodia: On May 15, STNT report on the successful completion of an exceptional initial growing season at the Company's Stevia Propagation Centre (SPC) in Cambodia.The first harvest of high quality stevia leaves has commenced and samples have been prepared for third-party, independent testing to determine levels of Reb 'A' and Glycosides (total steviol glycosides - TSG). This measure of 'sweetness' content is a key determinant to the commercial viability of a stevia crop.

As you can see, the company has recently issued a press release offering shareholders an update on the successful completion of it's initial growing season! The company has been rather quiet for the past few months, but it looks to us as if they are gearing up to go on a huge PR blitz!

STNT has been trading under the radar for the past few months now and has settled into a nice "bottom" of six cents a share.

I am extremely confident that with a good amount of momentum and exposure, STNT can explode up to a much higher share price!

Don’t miss your chance this morning with STNT.

For more info on STNT: www.stevianutra.com