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Origami Owl Further Solidifies Leadership Team
Four New Executives to Support Technology, Sales and Creative for Fast-Growing Social Selling Brand
Mannatech Reports Q2 2013 Financial Results
COPPELL, Texas, Jul 31, 2013 -- Mannatech,Incorporated, a leading developer and provider of nutritional supplements and skin care products based on Real Food Technology(R) solutions, today reported a net income of $0.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the second quarter ending June 30, 2013, as compared to a net loss of $2.5 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2012. Net sales for the second quarter of 2013 were $44.8 million, an increase of 2.7% as compared to $43.6 million in the second quarter of 2012.
Reliv International Receives 9th US Patent
July 29, 2013 -- Reliv International, Inc., a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health, this week announced that healthy energy shot 24K(TM) has earned a patent from the US government. Dr. Carl W. Hastings, Reliv’s chief scientific officer and creator of 24K, made the announcement as part of opening night at Reliv’s 25th Anniversary International Conference.
PartyLite Sells 1 Million Escential Jar by PartyLite Candles in First 7 Months
PartyLite introduces a candle that breaks all sales records during company's 40th anniversary year.
Longaberger To Launch In Australia As 1st Step In Global Expansion
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26, 2013 -- The Longaberger Company will expand to Australia next month, the first time that the 40-year-old American basketmaker has done business outside North America.
Viridian Energy Demonstrates Ripple Effect with Sustainability Project
STAMFORD, Conn., July 25, 2013 -- A small ambitious group from Viridian Energy sets off for Indonesia this week to demonstrate the difference between a splash and a ripple. They're headed to the Gedepahala area of Java, two hours from Jakarta, to plant trees, improve the water supply and set up a solar electrification system that will power an education center in one of Indonesia's most visited national parks.
ForeverGreen Worldwide Sales Continue to Grow
July 2013 Sales Show Approximately 30% Increase Over July 2012 Sales
ViSalus Focuses On Hispanic Customer Experience
Creates Culturally Specific Programs and Materials In Response to Latino Leaders In The Field
Reliv International Acquires Exclusive Rights to Lunasin
Deal Positions Reliv as Industry Leader in Emerging Field of Nutritional Epigenetics
USANA Commits To DSA Code Of Ethics Communication Initiative
July 23, 2013 -- USANA Health Sciences Inc., a global nutritional supplements company, has been accepted as one of 52 dedicated Direct Selling Association member companies to participate in the 2013 DSA Code of Ethics Communication Initiative. While participation in the program is optional for any DSA member company, doing so accentuates USANA's commitment to the Code of Ethics. This is the fourth consecutive year USANA has been recognized by the DSA for this award.
AL International Announces Corporate Name Change
July 23, 2013 SAN DIEGO--AL International, Inc. is pleased to announce that effective today the Company has effectuated its corporate name change to Youngevity International, Inc.
ViSalus Introduces New Breakfast Products
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2013 -- ViSalus is innovating breakfast by offering a cereal that delivers on the promise of making the first meal of the day, the most important and nutritious meal of the day. Complementing its already proven #1 best selling meal replacement shake* and nutritional supplements, the company is launching its biggest product introduction in its history with a new patent pending, high protein, high fiber cereal - Vi Crunch(TM) Protein Super Cereal. It is packed with 12 grams of Fi-Sorb(TM) protein blend from five sources of protein, five grams of prebiotic fiber, vitamins and minerals, antioxidants grape seed and rosemary extract, only three grams of sugar per serving and has the company's signature Sweet Cream flavor that has made its shake such a success. To create breakfast variety, ViSalus is also releasing Vi Crunch Fusions, two flavorful and nutritious toppings to add to Vi Crunch cereal, other favorite breakfast foods like shakes or yogurt, or to eat as a stand-alone snack. ViSalus is bringing its reputation for great flavor and nutrition, as well as the strength of its Challenge community, to challenge the $12.5 billion U.S. and Canada cereal market.
Empower Network Gives to Help the Homeless
DENVER, July 20, 2013 -- Empower Network co-founders David Wood and David Sharpe are no strangers to homelessness. Years ago and at different times in their lives, they were each homeless. Today, after putting their collective talents to work and enjoying a real-life rags-to-riches American dream, they run a $60 million company and want to give back.
Viridian Energy Raises Funds for Victims of Boston Marathon Bombings
STAMFORD, Conn., July 18, 2013 -- Viridian Energy raised $10,100 for the One Fund Boston through a combination of corporate support, grassroots fundraising, and contributions from the company's base of independent associates as part of Viridian's ongoing GenVCares campaign. The funds were raised at a meeting of green energy leaders from the Northeast hosted by the Green Team of New England, a group of independent Viridian Associates at the Putnam Club Lounge at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, July 14, 2013. The Viridian contributions went to the One Fund Boston, which has collected more than $60 million to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and their families.
Origami Owl Continues to Expand Leadership Team
CHANDLER, Ariz., July 16, 2013 -- Origami Owl, a social selling brand best known for its unique line of customizable jewelry and flagship line Living Lockets(TM), has appointed Kevin Raulston to Chief Operating Officer and George Pisaruk to General Counsel. The two are part of a growing leadership team that reflects the company's remarkable growth over the past 18 months.
Origami Owl Hosts First National Convention
CHANDLER, Ariz., July 10, 2013 -- Origami Owl ®, a social selling brand best known for its unique line of customizable jewelry and flagship line Living Lockets™, hosted the brand's first national convention, The O2 Experience, on July 11-13, 2013, in its hometown of Phoenix, Ariz. Expected to draw more than 2,000 attendees, The O2 Experience focused on leadership training and advice for financial independence.
Mannatech Announces Transition to Social Entrepreneurship Model
COPPELL, Texas, Jul 11, 2013 -- Mannatech, Incorporated, the leading innovator and provider of nutritional supplements based on Real Food Technology(R) solutions, announced its plans to support its Mission 5 Million movement by completely transitioning its business into a Social Entrepreneurship model at its national MannaQuest(SM) Branson event on August 30, 2013. Mission 5 Million, or M5M, represents Mannatech's mission to link five million consumers of its glyconutrient, food-based nutritional supplements with five million children in need. As a Social Entrepreneurship company, Mannatech has created a nutritional supplement powder specifically designed to help in the fight against global malnutrition. Anytime a consumer purchases a Mannatech product, a donation of nutritional supplementation is provided for a child in need.
ForeverGreen FG Xpress PowerStrip on FDA Medical Device List
OREM, Utah, Jul 11, 2013 -- ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading provider of nutritional foods and other healthy products, today announced the company had received FDA listing as a Class 1 Medical device useful as a pain relief product.
USANA Announces Grand Opening Of Operations In Colombia
SALT LAKE CITY, July 15, 2013 -- USANA Health Sciences Inc., a global nutritional company, opened its doors today to a new, state-of-the-art office in Bogota. The opening establishes USANA's presence in Colombia, USANA's 19th market worldwide.
Z Capital Partners Becomes Majority Controlling Shareholder of Neways
SPRINGVILLE, Utah, July 12, 2013 -- Neways Enterprises ("Neways" or the "Company"), a worldwide leader in healthy and effective personal care, household, and health & wellness products, today announced that Z Capital Partners, L.L.C. ("Z Capital") has acquired the minority ownership stake of Neways from funds associated with S.A.C. Capital Advisors. As a result of this transaction, Z Capital is now the majority controlling shareholder of Neways.
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