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GLG Life Tech Corp. is a vertically integrated producer of zero-calorie natural sweeteners including high-purity stevia extract and high-purity monk fruit extract.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

GLG Life Tech Corp. describes itself as the world's leading sustainable and vertically integrated producer of zero-calorie natural sweeteners including high-purity stevia extract and high-purity monk fruit extract. The company states it specializes in the research and development, growing, refining, and production of natural sweeteners for distribution to the global food and beverage industry. Its corporate headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and it maintains agricultural and processing facilities in the People's Republic of China. The company was founded in 1999 by Dr. Luke Zhang.

History

GLG Life Tech Corporation was founded in 1999 on a quest to overcome common health issues of our times – among them, obesity and diabetes. The company was founded by Dr. Luke Zhang, whose vision was to bring healthier, natural, zero-calorie sweeteners to the world. GLG's corporate headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and it maintains agricultural and processing facilities in the People's Republic of China.

Products and positioning

Vertically integrated producer of zero-calorie natural sweeteners for the global food and beverage industry.

  • High-purity stevia extract

    Zero-calorie natural sweetener extract.

  • High-purity monk fruit extract

    Zero-calorie natural sweetener extract.

  • REB M GOLD™

    High-purity Reb M extract with an unparalleled taste profile.

  • GLG Naturals+

    Line of functional, healthful and natural ingredients including bulking agents, natural colors, vitamins, and turnkey blends.

Recent events

  • Reported

    GLG Life Tech appoints Edward Wang CFO[4]

    GLG Life Tech announced Edward Wang's appointment as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 12, 2021. Wang had been serving as Acting Chief Financial Officer since June 2020.

  • Reported

    GLG Life Tech completed sale of Runhao facility[5]

    GLG Life Tech completed the sale of the buildings and land use rights of its idle Runhao facility in Qingdao, China; it retained the assets, liabilities and obligations of the subsidiary that had held them.

  • Reported

    GLG Life Tech reports third-quarter 2019 results[6]

    GLG Life Tech Corporation reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, including third-quarter revenue of $2.4 million and a net loss attributable to GLG shareholders of $3.9 million.

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