13 Jun 2024 --- Food safety authorities in the UK have approved the use of PureCircle by Ingredion’s steviol glycosides produced using the bioconversion method. The go-ahead will allow the company to offer its Reb D and Reb M sweeteners in the region, alongside the existing stevia sweeteners and natural flavor modifiers and increase F&B manufacturers’ access to the stevia leaf molecules to enhance their products. This comes a week after experts in the UK called for an expansion of the soft drinks industry levy, which applies a mandatory sugar levy to a broader range of products contributing to high sugar intake.
