Sunwin International Neutraceuticals Generated Approximately $2 Million in Stevia Sales in July and August
Qufu, China, September 11, 2006 (Market Wire) - Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: SUWN), a leader in the production and distribution of Chinese herbs, veterinary medicines and low calorie sweetener (Stevia) in China, announced today it generated substantial sales of Stevia in July and August.
In July 2006, Sunwin manufactured and sold approximately 29.4 tons for approximately $0.88 million, an approximately 20% increase over the same period of 2005. In August 2006, Sunwin manufactured sold approximately 37.51 tons for approximately $1.12 million, an approximately 30% increase over the same period of 2005. The increased sales were mainly caused by the demand from some Far East countries, such as Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.
Stevia, a natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, is used as a food additive in a wide variety of products such as beverages, pastries, dairy products, candies, confections, and medicinal products in Japan, China, Malaysia, Israel, South Korea, Brazil , and numerous Latin American countries.
Laiwang Zhang, President and Chairman of Sunwin International, commented, "As we are faced with finding solutions to our alarming growth rates of obesity and diabetes, Sunwin Stevia is positioned perfectly as the best choice for today's consumers. Stevia use by diabetics as well as health conscious individuals worldwide has been growing substantially over the last 15 years. We believe Stevia is the sweetener of the future, as Stevia is natural and no molecules have been altered and on synthetic molecule has been added while providing real sugar experience without adding calories. The human body does not metabolize the sweet glycosides from the leaf or any of its processed forms; therefore, the body retains few if any calories from Stevia. For those who have blood sugar and blood pressure problem, as well as weight problem, Stevia is an excellent supplement to their daily diet. We expect to see worldwide demand for our Stevia to continue its strong growth for years to come."
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