Focus - Stevia sweetener causes stir in soft drinks
By Annette Farr | 4 November 2008
Stevia, a new all-natural sweetener, is regarded by the soft drinks industry as one of the most significant developments in sweeteners in recent years. Annette Farr finds out what the fuss is about.
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Stevia, a new all-natural sweetener, is regarded by the soft drinks industry as one of the most significant developments in sweeteners in recent years. Annette Farr finds out what the fuss is about.

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