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Stevia Nutra Receives Excellent Leaf Test Results

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Stevia Nutra Receives Excellent Leaf Test Results

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Stevia Nutra Corporation (OTCQB: STNT)- (The Company), an Agro-Management company focused on stevia agronomics, is pleased to report that independent test results on its stevia leaf has confirmed a high level of Reb ‘A’ and total steviol glycosides (TSG).

Stevia Nutra Corp. is very pleased to inform that stevia leaf samples from its initial harvest have been tested at the Institute of Botany, a division of The Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, with test results yielding very high levels of Reb ‘A’ and TSG. This represents the first testing of the Company’s leaf since its Stevia Propagation Center (SPC), located in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia, was established in 2012. These positive results validate the Company’s plan to drive revenue streams through rapid expansion and production of high quality stevia leaves to satisfy growing demand.

Stevia Nutra‘s Chief Agronomist, Dr. Ahmed El Sheikh, noted that, “Cultivation conditions in Cambodia combined with our choice of seed variety and the protocols we initiated have proven to be very effective. With this confirmation of leaf quality we can continue our planned plantation expansion with confidence.”

“I am extremely encouraged with this test result,” noted Stevia Nutra‘s President, Brian Dicks. “The combined efforts of Dr. El Sheikh and his team on the ground in Cambodia along with our local partner, Ecologica Co. Ltd., have resulted in our establishing a high grade, commercially viable, stevia plant.” Dicks went on to say, “Management will now move forward with its plans to secure and develop additional acreage and ramp up production to meet increasing global demand.”

Dr. Hilary Rodrigues, CEO, commented, “This is indeed excellent news. With confirmation of our high quality leaf we can expect a high value harvest. With demand rising and approval of stevia for use as an ingredient in more and more food and beverage products expanding, Stevia Nutra is positioning itself to carve out a piece of the over $50 billion sweetener market as a significant producer in the stevia sector.”

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Stevia Nutra Corp Reports Successful First Growing Season in Cambodia

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Stevia Nutra Corp Reports Successful First Growing Season in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Stevia Nutra Corporation (OTCQB: STNT)- (The Company), an Agro-Management company focused on stevia agronomics, is pleased to 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 (totalsteviol glycosides – TSG). This measure of ‘sweetness’ content is a key determinant to the commercial viability of a stevia crop.

Stevia Nutra’s Chief Agronomist, Dr. Ahmed El Sheikh, noted that, “The ideal growing conditions here in Cambodia combined with our choice of seed variety and rigorous agronomy protocols have proven to be very effective. The stevia plants are thriving with better than expected growth and we are optimistic that initial leaf testing will yield positive results.”

Leaf samples have been sent to the prestigious ‘Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ in Beijing, the highest authority for stevia testing in China. “China’s expertise in stevia cultivation and refining is well established. This will be the first testing of our stevia leaf and we are eager for test results from this respected institution,” Dr. El Sheikh further commented.

“I am extremely encouraged with the results of our initial growing season,” noted Stevia Nutra’s President, Brian Dicks. “The combined efforts of Dr. El Sheikh, his team and our local partner, Ecologica Co. Ltd., have resulted in our establishing a thriving stevia propagation operation. Matching climate, soils, nutrients and cultivation practices with a robust and productive seed variety is a challenging exercise and our team has delivered.” Dicks further noted, “Our location in Kampong Speu Province, located forty-five minutes from Phnom Penh, has proven to be an excellent site for our agronomy operations and validates our selection of Cambodia as Stevia Nutra’s home in SE Asia.”

Dr. Hilary Rodrigues, CEO also extended his congratulations to the Cambodia team. “It is gratifying to see their efforts and dedication come to fruition on schedule and on budget. We can now move forward to the next phase of development with confidence after having successfully managed and completed this most challenging initial development phase.”

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