"Father of Stevia," founder of Gilbert company James May dies (Video)

James A. May Sr., the founder and CEO of Gilbert-based Wisdom Natural Brands, died from heart complications at the age of 80. May, whose company makes SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener, is known globally as the Father of Stevia. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to the natural and organic sweetener industry, including being the first to bring stevia to the U.S. in 1982. He was instrumental in helping the U. S. Food and Drug Administration ban the importation of stevia by meeting with…
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