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PRESENTING: MARY NASH STODDARD - Co-Founder of the massive international anti-aspartame movement in the mid 1980's, following the brain tumor death of her forty two year old husband, Mike. Ms. Stoddard suffered a life threatening aspartame-related blood disorder in 1985, whereupon, The NutraSweet Co. offered her an all-expense paid vacation for two anywhere in the world, if she would agree to be tested by their doctors. She declined, with the blessing of her doctor, and the rest is history. She has conducted multi-national lecture tours and is a popular visiting professor at colleges, universities and medical schools. "Deadly Deception - Story of Aspartame" is a toxicology sourcebook, edited by Ms. Stoddard, documenting the harmful effects of the world's most toxic artificial sweetener. The companion one hour "Deadly Deception" video is further documentation - taped at a prestigious scientific conference. Stoddard's efforts, over more than two decades, led to the present rejection of the sweetener by many of the food and beverage giants of industry, as they rush to distance themselves from the liabilities associated with use of a neuro-toxic substance in their products. She has testified in court as an Expert Medical Witness and like her counterpart, Erin Brokovitch, helped with a number of lawsuits on behalf of consumers. Her powerful message has reached millions around the world through the airwaves on radio and television, in print and through popular personal appearances. Honors, Awards, Societies: • Expert Medical Witness [1992-present] * Guest Presenter Gulf War Veterans Annual Conference - [Las Vegas 1999] * Visiting Professor: U. T. Southwestern Medical School [1997] * Visiting Professor: American University School of Journalism [1999] * Visiting Professor: University of North Texas at Denton Dept. of Science [1990 and 2005] • Visiting Professor: University of Houston Bioneers Conference [2006] * Invited speaker: Hebrew Univ. Jerusalem - [1997] * Keynote speech: Mexican Government's Annual Conference on Sweeteners [1999] * Appointed Judge - State of Texas [1977-1984] * Broadcast Journalist - [1965-present] * President's Council on Food Safety - [1998-1999] * International Lecture Tours - [1996-present] * Testimony Senate Committee Hearing on Safety of Aspartame - Washington [1987] * Panelist at National News Conference Announcing Dr. John Olney's Brain Tumor/Aspartame Connection - Washington D.C. [1998] * Inducted Member Texas Radio Hall of Fame [2002-present] Representative of the Texas Rice Growers Association [Miss Rice] Board member: Irving Symphony Orchestra Board Member: Irving Community Theater Founding Board Member Radio Station KNON [public radio], Dallas Charter member City of Dallas Citizens Safety Committee Board Member Dallas Mayor’s Fee Task Force Vice President Operation Get Involved, [liaison committee of the D.P.D.] Board member Dallas Homeowners League President Save Open Space Texas Steering Committee Presidential Election Award for Public Service - Mexican Government State of Texas Board of Adjustment

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

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February 07, 2011 05:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time 

NutraSweet Expects Higher Neotame Sales in 2011

Spiking sugar prices are key factor in volume growth
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The NutraSweet Company said today that it expects sales volume for neotame, its most powerful sweetener ingredient, to continue to grow in 2011. According to CEO Craig R. Petray, the current imbalance in the supply and demand cycle for sugar is a key factor in the company's outlook.
"In fact, when we work on sweetener blends with customers in our SweetSpot beverage lab, we find that neotame actually enhances many flavors"
Neotame enjoyed sharply higher sales in 2010 as sugar prices rose more than 70 percent to a 30-year high. Consequently, neotame sales jumped 20 percent as manufacturers moved to find economical sugar substitutes. Sales also were aided by neotame ingredient approvals from authorities in the European Union, Norway, Turkey, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Israel. NutraSweet sells neotame in Europe through its distribution partners, Brenntag (Western & Central Eastern Europe) and Disproquima (Iberia).
Neotame has developed an important niche in the sweetener market as an ingredient that can be blended with lesser amounts of sugar in many food products. The blends yield lower ingredient costs for food and beverage makers and offer important consumer benefits such as lower sugar content and reduced calories. Neotame is 8,000 times sweeter than sugar.
As important, according to Petray, neotame can be substituted without altering the taste characteristics of favorite foods and beverages. "In fact, when we work on sweetener blends with customers in our SweetSpot beverage lab, we find that neotame actually enhances many flavors," Petray said.
Many sources say that sugar supplies are expected to be short of demand again in 2011, producing yet another period of increased price pressure. Already this year, supplies of raw sugar from Australia, the world's third largest exporter, have been hard hit by weather problems. Output from Brazil, the world's No. 1 exporter, also has experienced weather related shortfalls in recent months.
About The NutraSweet Company
The NutraSweet Company, headquartered in Chicago, produces and markets sweeteners in more than 100 countries. Its sweeteners are used in over 5,000 food and beverage products and are consumed by 250 million people worldwide. The company is owned by J.W. Childs Associates, a leading private investment firm located in Boston with substantial experience in the food, beverage and food ingredient business.

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