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Stanford University Releases Statement Reiterating Its Relationship With Nu Skin Enterprises
PROVO, Utah, Aug. 17, 2012 -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. reiterated its research relationship with Stanford University and announced that Stanford today issued the following release, which stated, "The Department of Dermatology in the Stanford School of Medicine has had a long-standing research-based relationship with Nu Skin Enterprises. Researchers in the department currently have one on-going study funded by Nu Skin related to the identification of master regulators and epigenetic changes to human skin aging. This research project is funded from a $1.5 million commitment from Nu Skin and runs through 2014. Since 1999, the company has funded nearly $5.8 million dollars in research in the Department of Dermatology.
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Nu Skin Receives Cease and Desist Letter from Stanford University
Washington -- Nu Skin Enterprises received a "cease and desist" letter from Stanford University demanding that the company stop using a university researcher's name in its advertising material and remove references to him from its website by August 17.
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ViSalus Files for IPO
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 16, 2012 -- Blyth, Inc. today announced that ViSalus has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential initial public offering ("IPO") of its Class A common stock. The registration statement has been filed by FVA Ventures, Inc., which will be renamed ViSalus, Inc. in connection with the IPO. ViSalus is a direct-to-consumer, personal health product company offering a suite of branded weight-management products, nutritional supplements and energy drinks to customers in the United States and Canada through a network marketing model, which is a form of direct selling.
Green Mountain Energy Celebrates 15 Years
Austin, TX August 15, 2012 -- Today Green Mountain Energy Company celebrates 15 years as a green power pioneer, providing clean energy solutions for residential and business customers across the U.S. Since Green Mountain’s inception, its customers have helped avoid more than 19.4 billion pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by choosing renewable energy. That's like taking over 1.7 million cars off the road for a year. In addition, demand from Green Mountain’s customers has helped develop over 50 new wind and solar facilities across the U.S.
CEO of SereniGy Meets with Colombian President
Pereira, Colombia August 14, 2012 -- Mr. Jay Noland, Founder and CEO of SereniGy Global, Inc., personally met with the President of Colombia, Mr. Juan Manuel Santos, during his recent visit to that country. During their meeting, they discussed economic development in Colombia and how the SereniGy business model would be an asset to the country and its citizens.
Nu Skin Enterprises To Present At Canaccord Genuity 32nd Annual Growth Conference
PROVO, Utah, Aug. 13, 2012 -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. today announced that Chief Financial Officer, Ritch Wood will present at the Canaccord Genuity 32nd Annual Growth Conference in Boston on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.
USANA Health Sciences Supports Mexico National Soccer
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 13, 2012 -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc., a global nutritional company,...
Reliv Athletic Performance Supplement Earns Patent
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 10, 2012 -- Reliv International, Inc. announced that it has added LunaRich(TM) soy powder to its ProVantage® athletic performance supplement. Reliv also announced that ProVantage has earned a U.S. patent. Both announcements were made on opening night of Reliv's 2012 International Conference at America's Center in downtown St. Louis.
Mannatech Reports Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results
COPPELL, Texas, Aug 08, 2012 -- 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 loss of $2.4 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the second quarter ending June 30, 2012, compared to a net loss of $5.2 million, or $1.98 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2011.
Booming Hemp Industry Drives Demand for ForeverGreens Versativa Line
OREM, Utah, Aug 09, 2012 -- ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading provider of nutritional foods and other healthy products, today discussed an article about the fast growing market for hemp and how it is boosting demand for its Versativa line of hemp products.
Arbonne International Names New Senior VP and Chief Sales Officer
Recognized direct selling industry executive joins growing personal care company
LifeVantage Appoints David Colbert as New Chief Financial Officer
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug 6, 2012 -- LifeVantage Corporation, the leader in Nrf2 science and the maker of Protandim(R), the Nrf2 Synergizer(R) patented dietary supplement, announced today that on August 1, 2012, it entered into an employment agreement with David Colbert to serve as the Company's new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Colbert will replace the Company's current CFO, Carrie McQueen. As the Company previously disclosed, all senior management has been consolidated to Salt Lake City, Utah, where the Company is headquartered and Ms. McQueen has informed the Company of her decision not to relocate to Utah. As a result, the Company had been conducting a national search for her replacement during the last several months. Ms. McQueen will continue to assist the Company in promoting a smooth transition of her duties to Mr. Colbert.
Beauticontrol Announces Incentive Program
DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2012 -- Thousands of BeautiControl Consultants jumped to their feet in applause today when two Mercedes-Benz cars arrived on stage at BeautiControl's Celebration. The noise was deafening as BeautiControl President Daisy Chin-Lor and Vice President of Sales Chris Stuchlak revealed the beauty company's XTreme Drivers Program designed to reward leading Consultants on growth with one of two Mercedes-Benz models; the C250 Coupe or the SLK250 Roadster.
ViSalus Parent Company Reports Record 2nd Quarter Sales
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 3, 2012 -- Blyth, Inc., a direct to consumer company and leading designer and marketer of candles, accessories for the home, and health and wellness products, today reported earnings for the second quarter. Net Sales for the three months ended June 30, 2012 increased 70% to $324.8 million versus $191.5 million for the comparable prior year period primarily due to significant year-over-year sales growth at ViSalus(TM). ViSalus is a lifestyle company that markets health and wellness products such as weight management products, nutritional supplements and energy drinks through the Body by Vi(TM) 90 Day Challenge using a network marketing model of direct selling. International sales for Blyth represented 20% of second quarter sales this year compared to 39% last year, driven by ViSalus' strong domestic sales growth.
USANA Recognized As One Of The Best Places To Work
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 2, 2012 -- USANA Health Sciences, a global nutritional company, today was named one of the "Best Places to Work" by Outside magazine for its fourth consecutive year. USANA was ranked No. 23 out of 100 companies across the United States. Profiles of the top 10 small, medium, and large companies will be published in the September issue of Outside magazine, available on newsstands August 14, 2012. The full list of all 100 companies will be available August 2.
Nutrition Business Journal Recognizes Gerry Holly of Herbalife With Lifetime Achievement Award
BOULDER, CO, Aug 02, 2012 -- Dual Lifetime Achievement Awards were bestowed by Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) to Herbalife's Gerry Holly and Metagenic's Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., at the 15th annual NBJ Summit in Dana Point, Calif., on July 26.
ForeverGreen to Enter Expanding Russian Market
OREM, Utah, Aug 02, 2012 -- ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading provider of nutritional foods and other healthy products, today announced that it has completed registration for its natural products in Russia and is now ramping up its business operations after more than a year of preparatory work. The Russian market for organic products grew nearly 20 times its size between 2002 and 2008 and continues to post double-digit growth rates.
USANA Health Sciences Appoints CMO and CPO
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 1, 2012 -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. has announced the promotion of three key executives who have been crucial to the global nutritional company's ongoing success. Jim Brown, Douglas Braun and Dan Whitney will now serve as chief production officer (CPO), chief marketing officer (CMO) and vice president of ethics and market expansion, respectively.
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