MyVideoTalk India In PreLaunch  

MyVideoTalk is preparing to launch MyVideoTalkIndia. The MyVideoTalkIndial.com site states that this is the newest market opening for an established USA based multi-national company....

Source: Npros

USANA initiated with outperform rating  

USANA Health Sciences initiated with "outperform"

NEW YORK, September 25 (newratings.com) - Analyst Mark Rupe of Ryan Beck & Co initiates coverage of USANA Health Sciences (USNA.NAS) with an "outperform" rating. The target price is set to $52.

In a research note published this morning, the analy...

Source: newratings

Mannatech Enters Into Exclusive Purchase Arrangement  

Mannatech Enters Into Exclusive Arrangement to Purchase Plant Extract Recognized for Its Health Benefits COPPELL, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- September 26, 2006 -- (NASDAQ: MTEX) Mannatech, Incorporated announced today it has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Swiss-based Lonza to purchase and m...

Source: Marketwire

Neways for Sale  

TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. cosmetics and health-care product retailer Neways Inc. is being auctioned in Japan for about $600-700 million, with private equity houses among the bidders, sources familiar with the process said on Tuesday.

Incorporated in 1992, Neways is a multi-layer marketing co...

Source: Reuters

Wellness International Networks Nutritional Products Listed in the Physicians Desk Reference  

Plano, TX (PRWEB) September 26, 2006 -- Upholding its position as a leader in the wellness industry, Wellness International Network’s (WIN) complete line of nutritional supplements are listed in the 2007 Physicians’ Desk Reference® for Nonprescription Drugs, Dietary Supplements and Herbs (PDR) for t...

Source: eMediaWire

Nu Skin Enterprises To Begin Operations In Costa Rica  

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. on Thursday announced the opening of Costa Rica as the company's 44th global market. The company will launch both Nu Skin personal care and Pharmanex nutritional products in Costa Rica.

The Rica operations will be administered by a corporate office in San Jose. The compa...

Source: Trading Markets

USANA Featured in Success from Home  

Success from Home Magazine Features USANA Health Sciences

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2006--USANA Health Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that Success from Home magazine is featuring USANA in its November 2006 issue. This national magazine, which focuses on the multibil...

Source: Press Release

Power Pops on Boston 4  

Diet Fad Marketed In Tasty, Lollipop Form

Hoodia, A South African Plant, Marketed As Appetite Suppressant

(CBS4) BOSTON A new fad in dieting – hoodia – exploded after 60 Minutes did a piece on the supplement. It now comes in a candy form – Power Pops, which claim to taste great and suppress app...

Source: CBS Boston 4

Neways Execs Sentenced in Federal Tax Case  

SALT LAKE CITY -- The owners of an international multilevel marketing company based in Salem, Utah, and one of their former corporate lawyers have been sentenced to prison in a federal tax fraud case.

Thomas E. Mower of Springville, Utah, Leslie D. Mower of Payson, Utah, and James L. Thompson of C...

Source: News 4

NatureRich Press Release  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Minneapolis, MN

NatureRich Responds to FDA and Health Canada Notices:

From the beginning, the mission of NatureRich is to offer high quality, natural products. The company’s foremost concern is, and always will be, the well-being of its customers.

When NatureRich (f...

Source: Npros

Tahitian Noni Launches Travel Size Juice  

Tahitian Noni International Launches New Travel Size Bottle of TAHITIAN NONI(R) Juice

PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2006--Tahitian Noni International launches the new 60ml -- two ounce -- TAHITIAN NONI(R) Juice bottle, making it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy the benefits of the...

Source: Press Release

Xango Tests Free of Banned Substances  

Independent Test Shows XanGo® Juice Free of Athletic Banned Substances

LEHI, UT — September 5, 2006 — XanGo® Juice, recognized creator of the mangosteen supplement category, has been confirmed as a product that does not contain any World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned substances by ConsumerLab.c...

Source: NPI Center

Mannatech to Buy Back 20M in Stock  

COPPELL, Texas (AFX) - Mannatech Inc., which sells nutritional supplements, said Thursday its board authorized the repurchase of up to $20 million in stock on the open market.

The company said about 224,985 shares remain available for repurchase under its existing buyback plan.

At Aug. 28, the c...

Source: Npros

Partylite Parent Co Snuffs Euro Biz  

Greenwich, CT — Blyth Inc., a candle and decor vendor, discontinued its European wholesale businesses (Edelman, Euro-Decor, Gies and Colony) during the second quarter ended July 31. The company reported loss of $68.6 million, or $1.72 per share, during the quarter, primarily because of impairment ch...

Source: Giftsanddec.com

Tomboy Tools to help fight breast cancer  

Tomboy Tools announced Thursday that it will introduce their first special edition pink tool in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Beginning today the women's tool and home improvement educational company will make the "Pink for a Purpose" hammer available for $14.95, an...

Source: Woodland News

Avon Putting on a Fresh Face  

The Avon lady may not be knocking on your door, but she hasn't gone away.

The 120-year-old company that started out with a Mrs. Albee toting her basket of violet, rose and Lily-of-the-Valley perfumes door-to-door is striving to maintain that personal touch along with the loyalty of customers tempt...

Source: The Journal News

Partylite Parent Blyth Surges on Guidance  

Blyth (BTH - commentary - Cramer's Take) surged 13% after it swung to a loss in the second quarter, hurt by a goodwill impairment charge. The Greenwich, Conn.-based company lost $89.4 million, or $2.24 a share, in the quarter, compared with the earnings of $4.2 million, or 10 cents a share, a year...

Source: TheStreet