04 Dec 2018 --- Stevia sweeteners producer PureCircle plans to begin the commercial production and sale of new stevia ingredients in the second half of 2019 following the identification of high content of proteins, soluble fibers and antioxidants in the stevia plant. This new development will enable PureCircle to utilize much more of each stevia leaf. As such, PureCircle will be able to make each leaf “work harder.”