Market.Biz, delivers key insights on the 'Stevia' in its latest report titled "Global Stevia Market: Beverages Will Remain the Dominant Application Segment Through 2020". Stevia rebaudiana is a South American plant, belonging to the Asteraceae family. Traditionally, stevia has been used as a sweetener in beverages and tea. Stevia plants are harvested in many countries around the world, including Paraguay, Brazil, and China. China has the distinction of being the leading exporter of stevia in the world.