Sweetlife AG was founded in 1992, with its headquarters in Switzerland, and branches in the Netherlands, Russia, Mainland China and Hong Kong. An innovative producer of low-calorie sweeteners and sugar free mints, Sweet Life proudly owns popular brands like Rio® and Surel®, selling its supreme products around the world through its global sales network. Rio® sugar free mints entered the Chinese market in 2003. Boasting unique flavours and trendy packages, Rio® quickly became popular with consumers. Up till now, Rio® continues to lead the industry in terms of product innovation, with a European standard manufacturing facility in the heart of the Pearl River Delta in China. As a brand much favored by the young, Rio® spares no efforts giving back to the society, supporting charities and sponsoring cultural, art, sport and academic events extensively.