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Arbonne Launches Official Charitable Foundation

New Philanthropic Organization Will Support Self-Esteem Building Programs for Teens IRVINE, Calif., Apr 27, 2012 -- Arbonne International, LLC (Arbonne) has announced the launch of its official company charitable foundation in the U.S.: The Arbonne Charitable Foundation(TM). The U.S. foundation will be a 501(c)(3) r...

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Tupperware Announces Upcoming Webcast

ORLANDO, Fla., April 27, 2012 -- Tupperware Brands' Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mike Poteshman, will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium on May 10, at 11:00 AM ET. This presentation will be webcast and available at www.tupperwarebrands.com .

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Morinda Bioactives Begins Shipping New Fit Artery Supplement

Provo, UT (PRWEB) April 27, 2012 -- Morinda Bioactives recently announced the release of seven new Fit Body Composition Supplements, one of which is Fit Artery. Fit Artery contains a proven combination of bioactives, including highly effective levels of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil that promote artery health.* ...

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Arbonne Launches Five New Products

IRVINE, Calif., Apr 26, 2012 -- Arbonne International, LLC (Arbonne) today introduced five new products to its growing line of personal care and wellness products. Inspired by nature, botanically-based and vegan-certified, the new Arbonne(R) products preserve and enhance the skin, body and mind for a comprehensive a...

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Nu Skin Reports Record First Quarter Results

PROVO, Utah, April 26, 2012 -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. today announced record first-quarter results with revenue of $462.0 million, a 17 percent improvement over the prior-year period. Revenue was positively impacted 1 percent from foreign currency fluctuations. Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.74, compa...

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Morinda Bioactives Announces New Fit Heart Supplement

Provo, UT April 26, 2012 -- Morinda Bioactives, (formerly Tahitian Noni International) recently began shipment of seven new Fit Body Composition Supplements, one of which is Fit Heart. The proprietary bioactive blend in Fit Heart includes highly effective levels of phytosterols that may reduce the risk of heart dise...

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Tupperware Reports Record First Quarter Sales and Profit

ORLANDO, Fla., April 25, 2012 -- Tupperware Brands Corporation today reported first quarter 2012 sales and profit, with sales up slightly in dollars and 3% in local currency+. The first quarter sales comparison versus last year was impacted by 1 less week in the quarter that overall had an estimated 5 percentage poi...

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ViSalus Joins American Dream Series to Inspire Military Veterans

Ryan Blair, ViSalus CEO to Headline Entrepreneur Episode LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2012 -- ViSalus, the number one challenge marketing company with its Body by Vi(TM) 90-Day Challenge, has partnered with Fascination Entertainment Corporation to help veterans and their spouses bolster economic security through entrepren...

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Vemma Wins Two American Package Design Awards

Scottsdale, AZ – Vemma Nutrition Company has been honored with two American Package Design Awards in the 2012 competition presented by Graphic Design USA. Vemma Bod•e was recognized in the Food and Beverages category and Verve was recognized in the Health and Beauty category. Both are competitive categories in this ...

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Mannatech Launches NutriVerus Multi Nutritional Supplement

COPPELL, Texas, Apr 23, 2012 -- Mannatech, Incorporated, the leading innovator and provider of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology(R) solutions, officially launched its newest nutritional supplement, NutriVerus powder, at the company's MannaFest 2012 convention, April 12--14. NutriVerus powde...

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Amway Publishes Global Corporate Citizenship Report

ADA, Mich., April 23, 2012 -- Saving lives by providing incentives for routine medical screenings for its U.S. employees, establishing the first charitable nonpublic foundation by a multinational company in China, building homes for underprivileged families in Latin America and conserving energy around the world wer...

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Scientific Journal Publishes Results of Clinical Trial on BioCell Collagen

Jusuru International, Inc is proud to announce that a human clinical study confirms earlier studies demonstrating the benefits of BioCell Collagen's ability to improve joint discomfort and overall quality of life. April 18, 2012, Newport Beach, CA - In results of a multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled huma...

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LifeVantage Makes Charitable Donation to Traffic Jam

SALT LAKE CITY, Apr 20, 2012 -- LifeVantage Corporation, maker of Protandim(R), the Nrf2 Synergizer(TM) patented dietary supplement, announced today it has made a substantial charitable donation to Traffic Jam Campaign, a non-profit organization dedicated to freeing children around the world from child trafficking f...

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Morinda Bioactives Releases New Thrive Adaptogenics

Line of products was previously known as Tahitian Noni Bioactive Beverages PROVO, UT April 20, 2012 -- Morinda Bioactives (formerly Tahitian Noni International) released a new line of products called Thrive Adaptogenics at their 2012 International Leadership Conference Salt Lake City, Utah. The Thrive Adaptogenics l...

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Green Mountain Energy Company Releases Sustainability Report

New interactive Web portal highlights company's most significant environmental benefits to date AUSTIN, Texas, Apr 20, 2012 -- Today Green Mountain Energy Company announced the latest data on the company's sustainability efforts with the release of its 2010-2011 Sustainability Report. This is the first time the repo...

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Mannatech Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release

COPPELL, Texas, Apr 19, 2012 -- Mannatech, Incorporated, a leading developer and provider of nutritional supplements and skin care products based on Real Food Technology(R) solutions, announced today that its financial results for the first quarter of 2012 will be released on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, after the NASDAQ...

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Tahitian Noni International Is Now Morinda Bioactives

Company Announces New Name and Creates a New Bioactive Platform PROVO, UT April 18, 2012 -- Tahitian Noni International announced in January that they would be accelerating the pace of innovation and greatly expanding their business focus in 2012 and would be changing their name to Morinda Bioactives (Morinda) at th...

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Ambit Energy Ranked 15th on Direct Selling News Global 100 List

DALLAS, April 18, 2012 -- For the fourth consecutive year, Dallas-based Ambit Energy has been recognized as one of the top 100 direct selling companies in the world, according to Direct Selling News. The company moved up sixteen spots from the #31 position in 2010 to the #15 spot on this year's Direct Selling News G...

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Tahitian Noni to Host Nearly 6000 at Annual Conference

Attendees to come from 53 countries from around the world PROVO, UT April 17, 2012 -- Tahitian Noni International, (soon to be Morinda Bioactives) will be holding their 2012 International Leadership Conference from April 18 – 21 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. Nearly 6,000 Independent Product Consultants...

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Ampegy Announces Annual Conference

HOUSTON, Apr 18, 2012 -- Ampegy, a leading network marketing company, announced its 2012 Annual Conference will be held at the Omni Houston Westside in Houston on August 24-25. The two-day event will serve as a platform to celebrate the success of its independent representatives and leaders from across the country. ...

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Nu Skin to Report First Quarter Results

PROVO, Utah, April 16, 2012 -- Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. as previously announced, will release 2012 first quarter results prior to the market opening on Thursday, April 26. The Nu Skin management team will host a conference call with the investment community later that same day beginning at noon (EDT), as opposed to...

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Reliv Adds Breakthrough Ingredient to Supplement for Kids

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., April 16, 2012 -- Reliv International, Inc. announced that it has added LunaRich™ soy powder to Reliv Now for Kids® children's nutritional supplement. LunaRich is a Reliv-exclusive whole soy powder containing five to ten times more lunasin than the industry standard. Lunasin is a peptide found nat...

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USANA Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release

SALT LAKE CITY, Apr 16, 2012 -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. today announced that first quarter results will be released after the close of market Tuesday, April 24, 2012. USANA executives will hold a conference call to discuss this announcement with analysts and institutional investors the following morning at 11:00...

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Healthy Coffee Opens Arizona Market

Apr 16, 2012 -- Healthy Coffee International, Inc. announced that it opened the Arizona market. Chris Obrien, Founding member of Healthy Coffee USA said "We held two seminars at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM with free taste tests at the Monticello room of Holiday Inn Ocotillo on Saturday, and we have received great response....

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Avon Investors File Lawsuit

Lawsuits Allege Wrongful Refusal to Negotiate Best Price San Diego, CA -- 04/16/2012 -- At least three investors filed lawsuits against directors of Avon Products, Inc. over their alleged failure to properly consider the takeover offer by Coty. On April 2, 2012, Coty Inc. announced that it has submitted a non-bindin...

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Mannatech Announces Annual Global Convention

Registration Numbers Up 40% from Last Year COPPELL, Texas, Apr 11, 2012 -- Mannatech, Incorporated, the leading innovator and provider of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology® solutions, is pleased to announce that its annual global convention--MannaFest--will be held this week from April 12--...

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Youngevity Doubles Shipping Capacity

SAN DIEGO, Apr 10, 2012 -- AL International, a global direct marketer of lifestyle and nutritional products and services and gourmet coffee, reports that it has doubled its shipping capacity at its growing direct-selling subsidiary, Youngevity Essential Life Sciences. The three new stations, located in Chula Vista, ...

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Mary Kay Gives Back During Global Month of Service

DALLAS, Apr 10, 2012 -- Thousands of 'Mary Kay family members' in more than 35 countries helped their fellow neighbors by volunteering more than 197,010 hours of community service -- or more than 22 years of service valued at more than $4 million* (USD) -- around the world in one month to celebrate International Wom...

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Avon Appoints New CEO

NEW YORK, April 9, 2012 -- Avon Products, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Sherilyn S. (Sheri) McCoy as Chief Executive Officer. Ms. McCoy will join Avon effective April 23, 2012, and will also serve as a director on the company's Board. Ms. McCoy, 53, assumes leadership of Avon followi...

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The Traveling Vineyard Announces Harvest 2012 Event

Ipswich, MA April 04, 2012 -- The Traveling Vineyard (TTV), a direct selling company and pending member of the Direct Selling Association, which focuses on bringing quality wines to customers through in-home tasting events, has announced their Harvest 2012 event to support, reward and educate Traveling Vineyard Cons...

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Yves Rocher Launches Detox Activator Scrub

April 3, 2012 -- This March, French company Yves Rocher launched their solution to fight stubborn fat bearing areas with the SOS Detox Slimming Gel. Yves Rocher recognise that modern women can sometimes need a helping hand when it comes to slimming and toning up. They have developed the perfect combination of plant ...

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Viridian Energy Celebrates Earth Month with Sustainability Campaign

NORWALK, Conn., Apr 03, 2012 -- Viridian Energy, a leading provider of affordable, green energy, is celebrating April as 'Earth Month' with a 30-day sustainability campaign. Viridian will host community events to engage members of local communities to 'Make Their Mother Proud'. This month-long campaign emphasizes Vi...

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Youngevity Hosts Over 1000 at Global Convention

SAN DIEGO, Apr 03, 2012 -- Event Marks 15-Year Anniversary and First as a Publicly Traded Company Growing direct-selling conglomerate Youngevity® Essential Life Sciences reports that approximately 1,000 independent business owners and customers from around the world gathered in Orlando, Florida, on March 29-31 at th...

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XANGO Senior VP Named 16th Most Powerful Woman in Direct Sales

LEHI, Utah, April 3, 2012 -- XANGO, LLC Senior VP Beverly Hollister was named the 16th most influential woman in global direct selling in the annual Power 30 list by leading industry resource DirectSellingLive.com. Recognizing Hollister's three decades of creating best-selling products in the health and wellness ind...

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Viridian Energy Announces Launch Date for Massachusetts Market

Green Energy Provider Offering Service to Massachusetts Residents as a Simple, Affordable Way to Go Green NORWALK, Conn., Mar 28, 2012 -- Viridian Energy, a leading provider of affordable, green retail energy, announced the launch date of June 1, 2012 for services in Massachusetts. Massachusetts is Viridian's most r...

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Avon Products Rejects Buyout Offer from Coty Inc

April 2, 2012 -- Avon Products Inc. rejected a $10 billion buyout offer from Coty Inc. today. Avon's board believes Coty's offer undervalues the company and is not in shareholders' best interest. Avon's profits have shrunk in recent years, and the company has restructured and cut jobs. It has been the subject of an ...

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