How delightful would it be for one to indulge in sweets without having to think about the many side effects on our health. Why wouldn’t we be concerned? In 2019, diabetes was the ninth leading cause of death with an estimated 1.5 million deaths directly caused by diabetes, according to the World Health Organization. But...
GLORIOUS Industrial and Development Corp. (GIDC) said stevia sales are expected to be driven by a more health-conscious consuming public, with a positive performance seen despite the pandemic. Maura David de Leon, GIDC president and chief executive officer, said in a statement Tuesday that consumers are currently shunning artificial sweeteners in favor of stevia, which...
For decades, coffee had received a bad reputation. Besides allegedly triggering high blood pressure, insomnia, and hyperacidity, the Filipino habit of adding lots of sugar and cream to one’s cup has been said to aggravate diabetes. While there’s no denying the Pinoy coffee fan his morning cup, there is concern over the amount of sugar...
Glorious, the country’s first Stevia company, has expressed optimism on its future growth in the country as more people turn to healthier alternatives, especially during this pandemic. According to agribusiness finance giant Rabobank, Stevia’s sales are expected to hit $700 million worldwide in the next few years with sales of stevia products posting significant growth....
Mrs. Maura De Leon had all the reasons to opt for a more laidback, fashionable, and more propitious business, having tried and excelled in several businesses before, the farmer in her compelled her to venture into probably one of the rarest, yet very healthy agricultural plant — Stevia. Back in the 90s, De Leon Was...
IT is no secret that more and more people are making their health and wellness their top priority. After all, who does not want to look and feel good as they age? A crucial factor that contributes to the state of our health has a lot to do with what we eat. While everyone...
A pioneer commercial Stevia grower and processor accredited by the Department of Tourism is fast becoming an agritourism destination. On February 5, it will be visited by the participants in the AANI Farm Tour which regularly visits interesting farms in the country. This is the Sweet & Fit Farm in Brgy. Tambobong, Bocaue, Bulacan developed...
