Toshiba one-gate logic devices support low voltage operation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched a line-up of 31 single power supply one-gate logic devices supporting low voltage operation.

The volume production and shipments begin today.

The new 7UL1G series is suitable and support down translation to 0.9V, while the 7UL1T series support up translation from 1.8V to 3.3V, allowing users to easily design voltage-level translation used for data communication control on devices with multiple power supply systems.

The 7UL1G series devices operate with a 0.9V to 3.6V power supply, and their input terminals are 3.6V-tolerant while 7UL1T series devices operate with a power supply of 2.3V to 3.6V, and their input threshold voltage are set to 50 per cent or less of the power supply voltage.

According to a statement, Toshiba’s current products require a level shifter with two power supplies to implement up translation for a low voltage system of 3.3V or less.

The 7UL1T series allow users to implement voltage-level translation with a single power supply, enabling design of voltage-level translation circuits with no concerns on the power-on sequence or voltage restriction between the two power supplies.

Toshiba is among the leading general device companies, and offers customers and business partners outstanding solutions in discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD. More details on https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com.

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FedEx autonomous robot, future of doorstep delivery

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- To meet the rapidly changing needs of consumers, FedEx Corp. has developed an autonomous delivery device, the FedEx SameDay Bot, helping retailers make the same-day and last-mile deliveries to their customers.

Collaborating with companies such as AutoZone, Lowe’s, Pizza Hut, Target, Walgreens and Walmart, the retailers could accept orders from nearby customers and deliver them by bot directly to customer homes or businesses on the same day.

“The FedEx SameDay Bot is an innovation designed to change the face of local delivery and help retailers efficiently address their customers’ rising expectations,” said FedEx executive vice-president and chief marketing and communications officer, Brie Carere.

The bot features include pedestrian-safe technology from the iBot, plus advanced technology such as LiDAR and multiple cameras, allowing the zero-emission, battery-powered bot to be aware of its surroundings.

These features are coupled with machine-learning algorithms to detect and avoid obstacles, plot a safe path and allow the bot to follow road and safety rules.

Proprietary technology makes the bot highly capable, allowing it to navigate unpaved surfaces, curbs and even steps for an extraordinary door-to-door delivery experience.

FedEx Office currently offers a SameDay City service, operating in 32 markets and 1,900 cities using FedEx vehicles and uniformed employees. In spite of this, the bot will complement the FedEx SameDay City service.

The FedEx bot is jointly developed with DEKA Development & Research Corp. and its founder Dean Kamen, an inventor of many life-changing technologies, including the iBot™ Personal Mobility Device and the Segway®.

FedEx will test the bot this summer in select markets, including Memphis, Tennessee, pending final city approval. The initial test will involve deliveries between selected FedEx Office locations.

More details can be found at thefuturefedex.com.

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LeddarTech to present in 2 European industry events in March

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform provider, LeddarTech will participate in two European industry events in March, as part of the LeddarTech Mobility Leadership Series.

Product Manager (Automotive Solutions), Pier-Olivier Hamel will take centre stage at Automotive Tech.AD Berlin in Berlin, Germany while Strategic Partnerships Director, Heinz Oyrer will make a presentation at the Sensor Solutions 2019 International Conference in Brussels, Belgium.

On March 11, Hamel will present Demystifying LiDAR Technology for Automotive AD Applications. He will also review the timeline for the integration of automotive LiDAR, including the critical requirements, key building blocks of LiDAR Systems and their impact in fulfilling the needs of mass-market automotive-grade LiDARs.

Automotive Tech.AD Berlin is addressing the challenges of achieving full autonomy. As one of Europe’s leading knowledge exchange events, it brings together over 350 stakeholders in the vehicle automation scene.

Meanwhile on March 26, Oyrer will address leading experts and executives in the sensor industry on how to Leverage Ecosystem Collaboration to Create a Versatile and Scalable LiDAR Solution.

Oyrer will also explain how an ecosystem of world-class automotive suppliers provides pre-qualified sourcing options for components and software to use in the design of solid-state LiDARs, accelerating and simplifying the development and procurement processes, for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Sensor Solutions International is a two-day, high tech event where attendees will gain up-to-date overview of the global sensor industry and related market opportunities.

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Hytera showcases latest convergence communication solutions in MWC 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The next generation of P-LTE convergence communication solutions, including P-LTE Mission Critical Services (MCS) solution and a new Push-to-Talk Over Cellular (PoC) handset have been launched in Barcelona, Spain.

The solutions were unveiled by China-based innovative professional mobile radio (PMR) communications solutions provider, Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (Hytera) at the Mobile World Conference 2019 (MWC 2019) recently.

During the event, Hytera showcased its capability of converging broadband and narrowband, public and private networks to provide next-generation on-demand communication solutions for public safety, emergency response, rail transit, airports and the energy industry.

Visitors were attracted to multiple trunking services, such as MCPTT calls, video uploading and distribution, video conferencing and dynamic regrouping. The visitors also experienced how the Hytera MCS solution could be used in various scenarios.

The company also showcased a complete PoC solution over 2G, 3G, 4G and WiFi networks for customers, who can either buy additional hardware to build their own networks for private management or rent cloud servers for flexible management.

Hytera PoC radios are compatible with most on-market PoC solutions and adaptable to customised software. The solution also interconnects both narrowband and broadband networks for seamless user experience on voice, call control and dispatch services.

Hytera executive vice-president, Yelin Jiang said the company’s solutions could help customers merge with public networks and even the Internet, and enable them to achieve successful business innovation and transformation with a rich set of smart available applications.

Hytera is an innovative PMR communication solutions provider that improves organisational efficiency and makes the world safer. It was founded in Shenzhen, China in 1993. More details at www.hytera.com

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JOHNSON MATTHEY AND LITHIUM WERKS SIGN LONG-TERM LFP BATTERY MATERIALS SUPPLY AGREEMENT

HENGELO, The Netherlands, Feb 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in science that makes the world cleaner and healthier, has entered into a long-term battery materials supply agreement with energy storage and battery company Lithium Werks.

Under the agreement, which will start 1 April 2019 and run for five years, JM will supply its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cathode material manufactured at its facility in Changzhou, China.

The cathode material is a key component in battery cells produced by Lithium Werks, for a range of applications, including material handling, large motive, maritime and energy storage.

Through incorporating JM’s advanced LFP technology into Lithium Werks’ batteries, both companies are excited to work together to support the growing demand from industry and consumers for higher performing energy storage technologies. 

Commenting on the agreement, Alan Nelson, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Executive of JM’s Battery Materials business said: “We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Lithium Werks to supply our LFP.  We look forward to developing our relationship further as JM continues to execute its strategy of break out growth in battery materials.”

Commenting on the agreement, T. Joseph Fisher III, Chief Executive Officer, Lithium Werks said: “Having a secure long-term supply of cathode material from a solid supplier such as Johnson Matthey will provide additional certainty to our customers, and enable the transition to clean and sustainable renewable energy.”

About Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey is a global leader in science that enables a cleaner and healthier world. With over 200 years of sustained commitment to innovation and technological breakthroughs, we improve the performance, function and safety of our customers’ products. Our science has a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making the most efficient use of the planet’s natural resources. Today more than 14,000 Johnson Matthey professionals collaborate with our network of customers and partners to make a real difference to the world around us. For more information, visit www.matthey.com.

Inspiring science, enhancing life 

For more information please contact: 
Rebecca Williams at Johnson Matthey 
+44 (0) 20 7269 8400
jmpr@matthey.com

About Lithium Werks
Lithium Werks is a fast-growing global lithium-ion battery company, headquartered in Hengelo, the Netherlands, with production facilities in China and offices and warehousing facilities in the Netherlands, the US, the UK and Norway. Lithium Werks provides cells, modules and energy management systems for material handling, large motive, maritime and energy storage.

Media.Relations@LithiumWerks.com
Jorn Madslien +44 (0)28 9084 5411

Investor.Relations@LithiumWerks.com
Bart Morselt +31 (0) 74 820 0010 

SOURCE : Lithium Werks

Syntonic unveils new mobile services to ring in more revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Syntonic, a leading mobile technology and service provider has released three new carrier services to generate more revenue from mobile data and the app economy.

“With Syntonic’s new platform services, we can now provide carriers, content providers and advertisers with full out-of-the-box solutions to generate new revenue streams from engaged mobile subscribers,” said Syntonic Chief Executive Officer, Gary Greenbaum.

The services are as follows:

• Syntonic Captive Portal -- This is a complete solution enabling mobile carriers and WiFi providers to generate revenue from customers without data plans, offering ad-supporter access to select Internet apps, websites and content;
• Syntonic Sponsored Web -- This is an innovative technology that enables carriers to zero-rate any third-party website using the standard on-phone browser and facilitates a host of new and interesting sponsorship opportunities such as ad-supported content access; and,
• Syntonic Mobile Commerce Suite -- This is a set of services including direct-carrier billing and integrated wallet that enables flexible payment models such as subscription and single-item transactions and in-app purchases.

Syntonic provides the only end-to-end revenue generation platform that enables app publishers, content providers and advertisers to engage their audience and customers throughout their entire lifecycle.

For more information, contact www.syntonic.com.

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EVENTBRITE EXPANDS INTO ASIA WITH LAUNCH IN SINGAPORE

Following strong organic growth in the market, company debuts optimised platform designed to empower local event creators
 
SINGAPORE, Feb 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eventbrite (NYSE: EB), a global ticketing and event technology platform that powers millions of events, today announced its expansion into Asia with the launch of its first localised platform in the Asian market.

The launch in Singapore is the company’s first foray into Asia’s booming events market and follows sizeable organic growth and adoption of Eventbrite in the Asia Pacific region. The localised platform at eventbrite.sg will empower Singaporean event creators with innovative solutions to help them create experiences and sell even more tickets – including curated local content, seamless native checkout and payment processing in Singapore Dollars (SGD).

To date, Eventbrite has experienced strong growth in Singapore, powering more than 90,000 events in the country since the platform’s inception. The success of the platform in-market points to:

• A rich and growing events industry: More than 4.9 million tickets have been transacted on Eventbrite in Singapore since the platform’s inception.
• A deeply passionate community of event creators: With over 17,000 Singaporean event creators already using the Eventbrite platform, it appears that that locals love hosting live experiences.
• A country of diverse tastes: Eventbrite has seen strong organic growth in community, education, and food events in Singapore, with events such as the Saturday Kids’ children’s education workshops and performances at The Singapore American School.

Eventbrite’s opportunity in Singapore is fuelled by the nation’s growing appetite for live experiences. Research released today conducted by Roy Morgan in conjunction with Eventbrite shows that 95% of Singaporeans attended an event in the past 12 months; with almost half (44%) of those surveyed stating they intend to increase the number of events they attend in the next year.

This research into Singapore's growing experience economy also found:

• On average, Singaporeans reported that they spent a total of S$429 on live experiences from November 2017 to November 2018, while 13% of those surveyed reported that they spent more than S$1000 in that same period.
• The majority of Singaporeans (79%) would rather spend their money on an experience versus a tangible item.
• Close to two-thirds of Singaporean millennials (aged 18-34) attend live events to have something to share on social media (57%).
• Mature Singaporeans are seeking new skills: 59% of those aged 45+ attended an education class or workshop in the past year.

Phil Silverstone, General Manager, Asia Pacific, said Eventbrite’s launch into Asia comes at a time of immense opportunity.

"Singapore is a nation where live experiences are deeply woven into the cultural fabric. From its dynamic arts festivals to its world-famous food scene, there's always something new and exciting to do in the Lion City; and it's a market we view as strategic to Eventbrite’s long-term success in the Asia Pacific region," he said.

“We’ve been closely tracking the events market in Singapore and are excited about the quality and breadth of events taking place. Following strong organic growth of our platform in-market, we’re pleased to deliver a localised offering that will help Singaporean event creators be even more successful and look forward to deepening our understanding of the local market to best serve their needs now, and into the future."

About Eventbrite

Eventbrite is a global ticketing and event technology platform that provides creators of all shapes and sizes with tools and resources to seamlessly plan, promote, and produce live experiences around the world. Eventbrite’s powerful platform, which can be accessed online or via mobile apps, scales from basic registration and ticketing to a fully featured event management platform. Eventbrite was founded by Julia Hartz, Kevin Hartz, and Renaud Visage and launched operations in 2006. The company has more than 1,000 employees in 14 offices around the world. Learn more at www.eventbrite.sg.

Australia´s Guild Insurance Limited has robust Financial Strength Rating - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘a-’ of Guild Insurance Limited (GIL) Australia.

The stable outlook of the ratings reflects GIL’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorised as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

According to a statement, GIL’s balance sheet strength is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, which AM Best expects to remain at the strongest level over the medium term, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio.

AM Best views GIL’s operating performance as adequate, as evidenced by a five-year average return on equity ratio of six per cent (fiscal years 2014 to 2018).

Historically, GIL’s combined ratio has been maintained at approximately 100 per cent, reflecting a favourable loss ratio, albeit offset by an elevated expense ratio when compared with the industry average.

The company is a leading provider of insurance protection to allied health professional associations. Its presence in this segment is supported by its direct access to members of its parent company, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia.

AM Best is a global rating agency and information provider with unique focus on the insurance industry. For more information, contact www.ambest.com.

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Toshiba begins sampling embedded flash memory products March-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions will begin sampling of new JEDEC e-MMC Ver. 5.1 compliant embedded flash memory products for consumer applications by March-end.

The products will utilise BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory.

The company will continue to reinforce its market-leading position by adding BiCS FLASH 3D memory embedded products to its line-up of flash memory products.

According to a statement, e-MMC products are embedded flash memory products integrating flash memory chips and a controller in a single package.

For more information, contact https://business.toshiba-memory.com.

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KELAB AMBANK GROUP BLOOD DONATION DRIVE 2019 IN JOHOR

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Kelab AmBank Group (KAG) in collaboration with the National Blood Centre recently organised a Blood Donation Drive at the Capital City Entertainment Mall in Tampoi, Johor.

“This is the sports club’s first blood donation drive for the year 2019, as AmBank Group continues to play its part as a caring corporate organisation, by helping to raise awareness on the importance of donating blood. We aim to encourage more members of the public to come forward as blood donors and help the Johor Blood Bank,” said Syed Anuar Syed Ali, President, Kelab AmBank Group, who is also Executive Vice President, Group Corporate Communications and Marketing, AmBank Group.

Each donor was given a token of appreciation. Syed Anuar along with the other KAG committee members were present to meet and greet the donors during the campaign. Around 100 donors took part at the blood donation drive which was held from 10 am to 4 pm.

The AmBank Group together with KAG Group Sports Club continuously plays a CSR role by reaching out to the society at large, irrespective of race, creed or religion as we contribute to the sustainable development of the community within which we operate. This approach has been and will continue to be the mainstay in our approach to community care programmes. Projects such as this helps to meet our objective of playing an effective corporate role as a socially responsible corporate citizen.
 

About AmBank Group

AMMB Holdings Berhad is the holding company of AmBank Group and has been listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia since 1988. It is the sixth-largest banking group by assets in Malaysia, with a market capitalisation of around RM11.6 billion and assets of RM137.9 billion at 31 March 2018.

AmBank Group is one of Malaysia’s premier financial solutions groups with over 43 years of experience in supporting Malaysians in their economic development. AmBank Group offers a wide range of both conventional and Islamic financial solutions and services, including wholesale banking, retail banking, investment banking, underwriting of general insurance, life assurance and takaful, stock and share broking, futures broking, investment advisory and management services in assets, real estate investment trust and unit trusts.

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) is the biggest shareholder in the AmBank Group with a 23.8% holding and provides support with Board and senior management representation, risk and financial governance, product offerings and new business developments. In the general insurance business, the Group has partnered with Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG). In the life assurance and family takaful businesses, the
Group has a partnership with MetLife International Holdings Inc (MetLife). The Group benefits in terms of expertise transfer from IAG and MetLife.

For more information, please visit www.ambankgroup.com

SOURCE : AmBank Group

MHPS fires up global market as share leader for heavy duty gas turbines

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd (MHPS) secured the 2018 market share leadership in global orders for heavy duty gas turbines (100 MW and above), achieving a major milestone in the global power generation sector.

The result is based on data compiled by the premier reporting agency in the gas turbine market, McCoy Reports.

This segment is the most closely watched by industry experts because it represents the most advanced technology and drives energy production globally.

MHPS market leadership is driven by the J-Series gas turbine and its industry-leading over 64 per cent efficiency and 99.5 per cent reliability.

“Being the heavy duty gas turbine leader in this competitive market is validation of both our world-leading turbine technology and of our employees around the world who put our customers first.

“I am proud more customers are choosing us to provide reliable and efficient power,” said MHPS President & Chief Executive Officer, Kenji Ando.

Globally, MHPS’ heavy duty turbines captured 41 per cent global market share. For the largest gas turbines (post F-class and larger), MHPS had 49 per cent global market share.

MHPS is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. For more information, contact https://www.mhps.com.

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INNFOS INTELLIGENT ROBOT XR1 REVEALED AT MWC

World’s First Humanoid Service Robot Powered by SCA


BARCELONA, Feb 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mobile World Congress (MWC), the annual industry conference, was held in Barcelona, Spain from February 25 to 28. At local time 14:00 on Feb 26, China INNFOS R&D team revealed the intelligent service robot powered by INNFOS SCA, XR-1.

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With the demonstrations of greeting, coffee serving, dancing, Q&A and even needle threading, XR-1 caught the eyes of many attendees and the media. More importantly, the robot showcased the serial compliant actuators developed by INNFOS. This is a significant step toward building a service robot capable of intimate human interactions.

SCA refers to the Smart Compliant Actuator independently developed by INNFOS. SCA integrates the underlying servo driver, high-precision encoder, high-power brushless motor, and light-weight gear reducer. It is the very foundation of the XR-1 intelligent service robot. All the XR-1 joints are assembled with INNFOS SCA. The most important characteristic of SCA is its integrated compliant joints, which can achieve both high-precision and dynamic motions while maintaining its safety features.

Now those intelligent service robots are widely deployed in businesses, health care facilities, households, amongst other environments. To achieve safe and intelligent human-machine interactions, service robots must include compliant controls, be resistant to impacts, while retaining the functionalities of a high-precision robot.

INNFOS has fulfilled all the requirements mentioned above which makes SCA a cutting-edge actuator. INNFOS team overcame many technical difficulties, marginally reducing the volume of the actuators.

At the same time, the compliance control algorithm greatly improves human-machine interaction. SCA can be widely used in machinery manufacturing and processing, aerospace, precision instruments, health care and other fields.

At the expo scene, XR-1 displayed its dynamic mechanical performance and high integration. It will be a new trend of robot joints in the future!

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Contact

INNFOS Drive(Beijing)Technologies Co.,Ltd
Catherine Liu
info@innfos.com
http://www.innfos.com/company

Source : INNFOS Drive(Beijing)Technologies Co.,Ltd

PURECIRCLE FURTHER RAMPS UP ITS ABILITY TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR NEW GENERATION STEVIA SWEETENERS

Additions to Commercial Team Follow Increase in Production Capacity


CHICAGO, Feb 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global demand for stevia is growing, as beverage and food companies increase use of the plant-based zero-calorie sweetener.  Last year, PureCircle (LSE: PURE) announced that it vastly increased its capacity to supply the new generation stevia sweeteners like Reb M to its customers cost effectively. Now, the company -- the leading producer and innovator of stevia sweeteners -- has expanded its commercial teams to broaden its sales reach and maintain its superior customer sales and technical service.

As part of that expansion, the Company has hired three new vice presidents:

Aymeric De Gantes will serve as Vice President of Business Development. He will be focused on expanding the sales of stevia ingredient flavors. He recently served in multiple roles for Naturex Inc., a leading plant-based ingredients company, including as a Global Director and as a Sales and Business Development Director.

Catalina Reachi Simon will serve as Regional Vice President of North Latin America Sales.  She is experienced in leading business teams and most recently served as the General Manager for Mexico, Central America and Colombia at Roha Sciences, which produces and sells ingredients to the food, beverage, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries.

Chris Tower will serve as the company’s Regional Vice President of North American Sales. He has strong experience and expertise in the ingredient business; he was formerly founding president and CEO of Layn USA, Inc. a leading natural ingredient supplier of sweeteners, flavors and botanicals.

These new leaders report to Chief Commercial Officer Stéphane Ducroux who joined the company in 2018.

In addition to these three new vice presidents, the company has added other members to its global and regional teams, the cost of which will be offset by internal efficiency savings.

The company has also promoted Dave Gallagher and Ken Horn to Vice Presidents of Global Key Accounts. Gallagher and Horn oversee sales to some of the company’s most important global customers and are experts in the company’s products and their applications.

Commenting on these changes, PureCircle CEO Maga Malsagov said:

“These moves will enable us to even better capitalize on the growth opportunities created by our innovation and by the increasing demand for new generation stevia ingredients.  As the global leader in stevia, we are able to attract top talent to help fuel our growth, and we welcome the new hires to the PureCircle team.”

By way of background, the story of stevia is evolving.  Not long ago, it was viewed as a plant-based, zero-calorie, single-ingredient sweetener which worked well in some beverage and food applications. Today we offer a range of next generation stevia leaf sweeteners, including Reb M and D, which taste great and work well across multiple categories. These sweeteners help beverage and food companies increase their offerings of zero- and low-calories products without sacrificing taste.

Recent PureCircle advances enable the company to significantly boost production of our next generation stevia sweeteners – like Reb M and Reb D — which have the most sugar-like taste and are highly sought after by beverage and food companies.  This means PureCircle is able to supply stevia sweeteners in the amounts customers need as they expand use of stevia – and is able to do that cost effectively for them.

In addition, as the result of its innovation, PureCircle is expanding its offerings and will sell, not just stevia sweeteners, but also protein, fiber and antioxidant ingredients from the stevia plant.

Media may direct inquiries to:

Carolyn Clark, Head of Global Marketing 
Email: carolyn.clark@purecircle.com  Phone: +1 (630) 517 0812

Jackson Pillow, Media Relations Manager
Email: jackson.pillow@purecircle.com  Phone: +1 (630) 256 8394

About PureCircle

• PureCircle is the only company that combines advanced R&D with full vertical integration from farm to high-quality, great-tasting innovative stevia sweeteners.
• The Company collaborates with farmers who grow the stevia plants and with food and beverage companies which seek to improve their low- and no-calorie formulations using a sweetener from plants.
• PureCircle will continue to: lead in research, development and innovation; produce a growing supply of multiple varieties of stevia sweeteners with sugar-like taste, using all necessary and appropriate methods of production; and be a resource and innovation partner for food and beverage companies.
• PureCircle stevia flavor modifiers work in synergy with sweeteners to improve the taste, mouthfeel and calorie profile, and enhance the cost effectiveness, of beverage and food products.
• Founded in 2002, PureCircle is continually investing in breakthrough research and development and it has been granted over 130 stevia-related patents with more than 250 applied for patents pending.
• PureCircle has offices around the world with the global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
• To meet growing demand for stevia sweeteners, PureCircle is rapidly ramping up its supply capability. It completed expansion of its Malaysian stevia extract facility in March 2017, increasing its capacity to rapidly supply the newer and great-tasting specialty stevia sweeteners and helping provide ever-increasing value to its customers.
• PureCircle's shares are listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.
• For more information, visit: www.purecircle.com 

About stevia

• Given the growing global concerns about obesity and diabetes, beverage and food companies are working responsibly to reduce sugar and calories in their products, responding to both consumers and health and wellness advocates. Sweeteners from the stevia plant offer sugar-like taste and are becoming an increasingly important tool for these companies.
• Like sugar, stevia sweeteners are from plants. But unlike sugar, they enable low-calorie and zero-calorie formulations of beverages and foods.
• stevia leaf extract is a natural-based, zero calorie, high-intensity sweetener, used by global food and beverage companies as a great-tasting zero-calorie alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners.
• stevia is a naturally sweet plant native to South America; today, it is grown around the world, notably in Kenya, China and the US.
• The sweet-tasting parts of the stevia leaf are up to 350 times sweeter than sugar: stevia's high-intensity sweetness means it requires far less water and land than sugar.
• Research has shown that the molecules of the stevia leaf are present and unchanged in the dried stevia leaf, through the commercial extraction and purification process, and in the final stevia leaf extract product. All major global regulatory organisations, across 65 countries, have approved the use of high-purity stevia leaf extracts in food and beverages.
• For more information on the science of stevia, please visit https://www.purecirclesteviainstitute.com/   

SOURCE : PureCircle