Arzeda Expands ProSweet Reb M Stevia Production to Meet Growing Demand

Arzeda, a U.S.-based protein design company, said on Tuesday it is expanding production of its ProSweet Reb M stevia into Europe to meet rising demand from consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies and support global growth.

The expansion will boost Arzeda’s production capacity to more than 250 metric tons of ProSweet Reb M, a 95%-purity sweetener derived from stevia leaf extract. The company said this is equivalent to replacing 75,000 metric tons of sugar annually, or 18.75 billion servings, in a bid to help reduce excess sugar consumption.

Arzeda, which works with Fortune 500 companies across various industries, uses generative AI-driven technology to design and manufacture new proteins and enzymes aimed at improving product performance and sustainability.

“This expansion enables us to meet the growing demand for our ProSweet Reb M™ from CPG companies, both small and large,” said Alexandre Zanghellini, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of Arzeda. “This is also a significant step in meeting the evolving needs of CPG companies seeking great-tasting, lower-cost alternatives to traditional or artificial sweeteners.”