Company donates over 16 million servings of nutrition to children in
15 countries
COPPELL, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 23, 2014--
Mannatech®,
Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX)
the pioneer of nutritional
glycobiology and leading innovator of naturally-sourced
supplements based on Real
Food Technology® solutions, recently
announced the results of its social entrepreneurial efforts over 2013
through its Mission
5 Million℠ , or M5M℠, movement. In total, purchases
placed by Mannatech customers and Associates generated over 16 million
servings of the company’s nutrient-dense PhytoBlend™ powder to children
in need in 15 different countries.
The Mission 5 Million movement focuses on the fight against global
malnutrition. According to a recent study by the World Health
Organization, approximately five million children under the age of 5 die
every year due to causes related to malnutrition. The M5M movement
represents Mannatech’s commitment to linking five million consumers of
its Real Food Technology supplementation with five million children in
need. Mannatech uses a social
entrepreneurial business model that allows anyone to participate
in the movement. Donations generated through Mannatech's M5M movement
are triggered directly from individual customer orders. When someone
simply orders nutritional products for themselves, they are
automatically helping fight global malnutrition. These orders, referred
to within the company as One Simple Act™, generated donations of more
than 16 million servings of nutrition in 2013.
Mannatech’s PhytoBlend powder is specifically designed to help in the
fight against global
malnutrition. Based on Real Food Technology solutions,
PhytoBlend powder can help provide children in need with their daily
nutritional needs by simply mixing it into the foods they’re already
eating. The product contains twelve key vitamins and nine required
minerals naturally sourced from materials including acerola cherry,
Indian mustard sprouts, natural fermentation, beta carotene and aloe
vera. Since PhytoBlend powder contains nutrients from plants and other
natural sources, children can now receive standardized and nutritionally
effective amounts of vitamins and minerals in a way that’s never been
possible before.
“We began 2013 with a renewed and strengthened commitment to our mission
and vision,” explained Dr.
Robert Sinnott, Mannatech CEO and Chief Science Officer. “We’re
extremely passionate about making our vision to link five million
consumers with five million children in need a reality. That kind of
focus drives the right strategic decisions, and it works its way through
the entire organization. And you can see that in what transpired over
2013. Our focus on a single mission resulted in success on every level
of the company.”
To learn more about Mannatech,
its mission, its products,
or how you can get involved, visit Mannatech.com.
About Mannatech
Mannatech, Incorporated, develops high-quality health, weight and
fitness, and skin care products that are based on the solid foundation
of nutritional science and development standards. Mannatech is dedicated
to its platform of Social Entrepreneurship based on the foundation of
promoting, aiding and optimizing nutrition where it is needed most
around the world. Mannatech’s proprietary products are available through
independent sales Associates around the globe including the United
States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Austria, Denmark,
Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Japan,
Taiwan, Singapore, Estonia, Finland, the Republic of Ireland, Czech
Republic, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Hong Kong and Ukraine.
For more information, visit Mannatech.com.
Please note: This release contains “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of phrases
or terminology such as “believe,” “intend” or other similar words or the
negative of such terminology. Similarly, descriptions of Mannatech’s
objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets contained herein are
also considered forward-looking statements. Mannatech believes this
release should be read in conjunction with all of its filings with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission and cautions its
readers that these forward-looking statements are subject to certain
events, risks, uncertainties and other factors. Some of these factors
include, among others, Mannatech’s inability to attract and retain
Associates and Members, increases in competition, litigation, regulatory
changes and its planned growth into new international markets. Although
Mannatech believes that the expectations, statements and assumptions
reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it
cautions readers to always consider all of the risk factors and any
other cautionary statements carefully in evaluating each forward-looking
statement in this release, as well as those set forth in its latest
Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other
filings filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission,
including its current reports on Form 8-K. All of the forward-looking
statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release.
Source: Mannatech, Incorporated
Mannatech, Incorporated
Ben Hulet, 972-471-7224
bhulet@mannatech.com