Sunwin International Neutraceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: SUWN) has just announced that it has received two key recognitions from Jining City in Shandong Province. Jining City is located in southwest Shandong Province and controls Qufu City, home to Sunwin's global headquarters and main production facilities. Shandong Province is a key agricultural producer in China and records average GDP increases in excess of 10% with 2007 GDP growth of 16.3%. Sunwin International Neutraceuticals is one of the world's leading producers of all-natural, zero-calorie stevia in China and a leader in the production and distribution of Chinese herbs and veterinary medicines.

Sunwin received recognition from the Jining City Scientific and Technology Bureau for the development of its proprietary high-grade stevia extraction and refinement technologies used in its stevia extract processes. This recognition is part of a larger program to encourage and recognize technological advancement in Jining City among its key industries, including agricultural production and export. Sunwin also received a certificate of approval of the Jining City Economic and Trade Committee under the Shandong Province's first technological renovation plan. This document provides support to Sunwin at all levels of provincial and city government for licensing, grants, and banking and development needs to advance its provincial business initiatives for production and export.

Previously, the company reported that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Hunan Fuhui Flavors Co. Ltd. to distribute Sunwin's stevia extract within Hunan province in China. The press release states that under the terms of the one-year agreement, Sunwin will provide marketing support and technical staff to support Hunan Fuhui's sales efforts within the province. Additionally, Hunan Fuhui must distribute at least 50 tons of stevia extract within the first year for this agreement to be subject to renewal. Hunan Fuhui is an experienced distributor based in the Hunan province, located in southern China and home to more than 64 million people.

Commenting on the agreement, Chairman Laiwang Zhang stated, "We are pleased to secure a strong partner in Hunan Fuhui, whose expertise as a regional distributor makes them an ideal candidate to increase Sunwin's presence in Hunan province where stevia is commonly used as a natural sweetener.