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Layn Corp. and Jia Partner to Deliver Advanced Sweetener Solutions in Latin America and Reinforce Stevia Production Leadership
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 27, 2017 – Layn Corp., a global leader in the vertically integrated production of premium-quality, natural sweeteners, flavors, and botanicals, announced today its expansion in the Latin American market (LATAM) through partnership with Jia, a Guatemala-based producer of proprietary sweetener blends and table top sweeteners.
The partnership with Jia enables Layn to extend its leadership in stevia production to Guatemala and further expand into greater Latin America. Layn and Jia share a commitment to social responsibility, transparency and ensuring a sustainable supply of stevia. With plantations on both sides of the world, Layn will have multiple seasons of harvest throughout the year, thereby improving supply yield and decreasing stevia leaf production costs.
“Layn and Jia’s combined R&D strengths and expertise in farming and manufacturing, along with Jia’s presence and reputation in Latin America, will allow us to better serve the region, and jointly deliver more advanced sweetener solutions,” said Elaine Yu, president of Layn USA. “Jia’s rapid prototype development capabilities will further our ability to develop ingredients and proprietary blends tailored perfectly for specific customer needs and applications.”
To learn more about Layn’s expansion in LATAM, and its portfolio of high-intensity and proprietary natural sweeteners, find them at the Food & Technology Summit and Expo 2017, booth #1436 or at SupplySide West, booth #CC142-C.
About Layn Corp:
Layn Corp. is a global leader in the vertically integrated production of premium-quality, natural sweeteners, flavors and botanicals. Founded in 1995, Layn pioneered the natural high-intensity sweetener industry, and has been advancing its innovative ingredients for over two decades. Layn’s ingredients are uniquely designed to meet the needs of global food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Its portfolio of monk fruit, stevia extracts and other functional botanicals, delivers superior taste profiles, a focus on sustainability, and proprietary formulations to satisfy a broad range of specific applications. Visit www.layncorp.com.
About Jia
Jia is a company that specializes in applications of high intensity sweeteners through its proprietary sweetener solutions system. Jia has developed advanced agronomic capabilities with stevia – one of the key ingredients of its sweetener solutions. Its range of products is primarily targeted to direct consumers, the food industry and the restaurant and hospitality markets. Jia has a strong philosophy that drives its work: “inspiring small changes that inspire global wellbeing”. Jia is transforming global wellness by collaborating with its clients to sweeten products responsibly.
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