Zija International’s Améo product division has recently experienced a surge of scientific innovations in the essential oil space. Earlier this year, the science of Améo Gene Expression (AGX) was revealed and now the company has taken its discoveries one step further to continue as the scientific leader in the essential oil space with its AGX Zone Science.
Dr. Joshua Plant, Zija’s Sr. Vice President of Operations, Research and Development, explains: “The human genome is made up of tens of thousands of individual genes, which affect our response to various environmental factors.
Ame?o has analyzed dozens of our essential oils to find out how each affects human genetic health and cellular behavior. This cutting-edge analysis, termed Ame?o Gene Expression (AGX), is assembled from billions of data points. It allows us to employ essential oils
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Zrii Donates $10,000 To Non-Profit Organization In Panama
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Zrii, a global leader in health and wellness products, announced that it has made a $10,000 donation to non-profit organization Pro Niños de Darien.
Located in the Panamanian province of Darien, the mission of this charity organization is to reduce child malnutrition through nutrition programs, health, education, production and community development activities.
Pro Niños de Darien focuses its work on communities that have extremely high rates of poverty, child malnutrition, and poor education rates.
Top Zrii Independent Executives from Panama visited Pro Niños de Darien in October to present the organization with a large donation check on behalf of the company, and to show their support for the employees, volunteers, and the children they work with.
“We believe strongly in the concept of community,” says Zrii Founder & CEO, Bill Farley. “Our company, our Independent
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Mannatech Expands Skin Care Line In Japan
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Mannatech, Incorporated, the founder of the M5M (Mission 5 Million [?] ) Foundation, the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and the global innovator of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology solutions, announced the launch of its new skincare product, Mannatech Gel Mask, that can help skin have a more youthful appearance. This new technology innovation from Mannatech is available exclusively in Japan.
Designed to collaborate with Mannatech’s Uth Rejuvenation Crème, the Mannatech Gel Mask uses highly-concentrated CO2 gas to adapt to the skin and help diminish the signs of aging. The Mannatech Gel Mask can be applied to the face, neck and décolleté to support skin cell revitalization, diminish dullness and to keep the skin healthy while supporting circulation and skin hydration.
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Primerica Announces 19% Rise In 2015 Q3 Earnings
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Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) announced today financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. Total revenues were $355.8 million in the third quarter of 2015 and net income was $49.4 million, or $0.98 per diluted share.
In the third quarter operating revenues increased by 5% to $356.1 million and net operating income increased 18% to $49.5 million compared with $339.1 million and $41.8 million, respectively, in the third quarter of 2014. Operating results were driven by growth in the Term Life segment including 21% growth in life insurance policies issued and an 11% increase in net premiums.
Investment and Savings Products segment revenues remained consistent with the strong performance in the third quarter of 2014. Year-over-year net operating income was impacted by an unusually high level of incurred claims in the prior
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Beautycounter Joins Environmental Working Group to Launch Product Safety Certification
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Beautycounter has found a like-minded partner in Environmental Working Group (EWG), the nonprofit environmental and health group known for its research on toxic and potentially harmful chemicals in consumer goods. The nontoxic beauty brand is taking part in EWG VERIFIED, a new program to help shoppers easily identify safe personal-care products.
Henceforth, products that meet the group’s highest standards will bear a green EWG VERIFIED seal. EWG has compiled an extensive list of harmful ingredients, similar to Beautycounter’s Never List, banned by U.S. or international government agencies and other public health organizations.
To gain the group’s stamp of approval, products must adhere to those restrictions. Companies also must follow good manufacturing practices and fully disclose product ingredients on their packaging and websites.
The point-of-sale initiative builds upon the success of EWG’s Skin Deep database, which provides safety ratings
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Judge Turns Down Vemma’s Proposed Compensation Plan
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A federal judge has denied Vemma Nutrition Co.’s motion to approve its revised compensation plan, under the terms of a premiminary injunction issued against the Arizona-based company last month.
In his preliminary injunction issued on Sept. 18, U.S. District Court Judge John J. Tuchi ordered that Vemma could resume business operations within a set of restrictions, including a prohibition on paying any compensation related to the purchase or sale of goods or services unless the majority of such compensation is derived from sales to or purchases by persons who are not members of the marketing program.
He also required Vemma to obtain FTC approval before it issues new marketing or sales materials. Since that ruling, court records show, the company and the FTC have been in frequent contact as Vemma has worked to
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Organo Gold Opens Colombia Market
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ORGANO™, the gourmet coffee company that caters to consumers active lifestyles, today announced that Colombia is open and fully operational. Tatiana Torres, is the General Manager for ORGANO™ Columbia, reporting to Sergio Medina, Regional Vice President ORGANO™ Latin America.
“The opening of Colombia signifies the continued demand for ORGANO™’s premium products in Latin America,” stated Bernardo Chua, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ORGANO™. “We look forward to serving the people of Colombia who are seeking to make ORGANO™ products a part of their active lifestyle.”
“Colombia is now part of the ORGANO™ family due to the high demand for our products. And for a country with a rich coffee history, that is quite a compliment.” added ORGANO™ Co-Founder and Global Master Distributor Shane Morand.
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OneCoin To Launch OneCoinCloud In November
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Digital currency MLM OneCoin recently announced the upcoming launch of OneCoinCloud. With OneCoinCloud you get a combination of military-level protection solution for storing your sensitive data and the opportunity to browse privately the Internet in one simple, brilliant application that you can install on your computer or mobile device.
OneCoinCloud is a unique cloud-based offer for users who are looking for a storage solution with client-side encryption functionality.
All CoinCloud packages provide a military level protection for your data, because the user creates the encryption key and therefore only the user can lock and unlock files. The encryption guarantees that the provider has zero-knowledge of your files.
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Thirty-One Gifts To close Its Springfield Facility
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Thirty-One Gifts, which just four years ago pledged as many as 500 jobs for the area, will close its Springfield facility in January.
The closing, announced Thursday afternoon, will affect 74 employees at the company as well as an undisclosed number of workers at Exel Logistics, a local subcontractor.
“We will consolidate our distribution and personalization activities to our home office in Easton in Columbus, closing our Johnstown and Springfield facilities in 2016,” Thirty-One Gifts said in a press release. “We are making these changes to align our operating capacity with business needs. Operations at Easton will continue without interruption.”
Thirty-One Gifts was founded in 2003 in Tennessee in the basement of Cindy Monroe, the company’s CEO and founder. The Springfield location produces handbags, fashion accessories, totes and other products, and personalizes them with monograms
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DSA Celebrates Third Annual Direct Selling Day On Capitol Hill
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More than 500 independent direct selling consultants representing 20 companies, 32 states, and the District of Columbia met with members of Congress today during Direct Selling Association’s (DSA’s) third annual Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill.
“Direct selling is one of the oldest ways entrepreneurial-minded Americans have chosen to work independently, and there is tremendous value to those who become involved and to our economy.” said Joseph N. Mariano, President of DSA.
Direct sellers visited Washington, D.C. to discuss the importance of direct selling to the economy and remind policymakers of the opportunity it provides to pursue meaningful independent work.
Participants in meetings with legislators and their staffs shared personal stories about how working independently as direct sellers has helped them achieve various goals. This year’s event also features congressional speakers from both parties and