Global Stevia / Stevia Rebaudiana Market (2013-2018): By Types (Liquid & Powdered); By Application (Dairy, Bakery, Canned Food, Beverages & Others) and By Geography 10/10/2013 | Page 11

GLOBAL STEVIA MARKET - TRENDS 1. Demand for beverages involving Stevia will be high for the next 5 years. 2. The chief sweetening ingredients in Stevia leaves are: Rebaudioside A (Rebiana) and Stevioside. Rebiana is currently the chief ingredient in Stevia products. 3. More than 45% of US household stevia products were made with Cargill’s Truvia. 4. North America and Asia Pacific together account for more than 65% of the market share of stevia ingredients and its products market in 2013. 5. Cargill Inc. expressed interest to invest $5.3 million in stevia fermentation techniques in partnership with Evolva Holding. IndustryARC | 11