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Stevia: Trends, Product Development and Regulatory Update Workshop

The choices regarding sweeteners continue to grow for consumers. Since the first stevia-derived sweeteners became available, numerous foods and beverages formulated with stevia have hit the marketplace. As the ‘all natural’ new kid on the block, stevia has quickly become the talk of the sweeteners town.

Attend this workshop to understand the science behind the sweetness and catch a glimpse of the future. In this rapidly evolving area, it is critical to be informed and in front of the market.

• Overall activity in sweeteners, including sugar, high fructose corn syrup, high-intensity sweeteners such as sucralose and aspartame, and "newer" sweeteners such as stevia and agave syrup
• Global products that include stevia
• Consumer attitudes about stevia and other types of sweeteners
• The regulatory history and current status in the U.S. and abroad
• Scientific advancements in stevia processing techniques

Speaker Biographies

Lynn Dornblaser

New product trends have been the focus of Lynn Dornblaser’s, currently director of CPG trend research for Mintel International, career for more than 20 years, giving her a unique perspective on the marketplace and new product development. A trained journalist and experienced public speaker, Dornblaser has been quoted by major U.S. news organizations, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times and CNN.

Claire Kruger, Ph.D., D.A.B.T.

Claire Kruger, Ph.D., D.A.B.T., CEO and COO and Director of Health Sciences for Spherix Inc., received her doctorate in toxicology from Albany Medical College, and her bachelor’s in biology from Clarkson College. With more than 20 years of consulting experience, her primary areas of expertise are in foods, consumer products and pharmaceuticals, where she provides scientific, regulatory and strategic support to clients in both the United States and international regulatory arenas. Dr. Kruger has conducted toxicity evaluations of foods and food contaminants, as well as health risk assessments and exposure assessments of drugs, cosmetics and pesticides.  Her clients include food, drug and dietary supplement manufacturers, agricultural producers, biotechnology companies, trade associations and law firms. In her role as a consultant, Dr. Kruger has been involved in the safety evaluation of a variety of consumer products, providing oversight of product compliance with current and emerging scientific and regulatory guidance.