SportsQuest has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Maize Pluss, has signed a contract to distribute organic stevia, an USDA FDA approved organic sweetener.

SportsQuest CEO Jeff Burns said that the company is building a very strong distribution channel and will to monetise these relationships with a diverse product line.

"This contract is another significant event in their growth and we look forward to their continued success," Burns added.

Organic stevia, which is produced from the stevia plant, is not clarified, does not utilise chemicals in its harvesting nor in its transformation process. This preserves all the beneficial phytonutrient properties that the stevia plant possesses.

As a substitute for sugar, the benefits of stevia include helping fight medical problems such as diabetes type 2, high blood pressure, obesity and dental issues, the company said.

Maize Pluss is a producer of White Hominy Corn, White Corn Meal, Vegetable Chips, Pop's Liquid Sunshine BBQ Sauce and several other sauces.