PHOENIX –Virgo Publishing is offering the workshop “Stevia: Trends, Product Development and Regulatory Update” on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8:30 to 11:30am after SupplySide West, which will be held Nov. 11 to 13, 2009, at The Venetian & Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Pure Circle, Blue California, GLG Weider Sweet Naturals, Sweet Green Fields LLC, WILD Flavors and Wisdom Natural Brands are co-sponsors of the event.
Topics to be covered include: Health and safety studies for high-purity rebaudioside A (Reb A) and steviol glycosides; current safety and regulatory evaluations in process with the European Food Safety Authority; the U.S. Pharmacopeia’s effort to develop purity criteria and reference standards for inclusion in the Food Chemicals Codex; shopper attitudes and behaviors relative to sweetener usage and selection; usage trends and drivers within the sweetener category; and much more.
Robert S. McQuate, Ph.D., co-founder and chief executive officer of GRAS Associates LLC, and Steven Walton, general manager for HealthFocus International, will present the workshop.
Registration is $75 by Nov. 5, and $95 after Nov. 5 and on-site. Additional details can be found here.
Manufacturers, marketers and formulators attend SupplySide West to learn about the latest innovative and healthy ingredients, meet new vendors in the 1,100+ booth exhibit hall, and source ingredients, packaging, labeling and private-label manufacturing services in one location. Event details and registration information can be found at
supplysideshow.com/west or by calling (800) 454-5760.