SALT LAKE CITY, Apr 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA), a worldwide leader in science-based nutritional supplements, today announced it will be the supplement supplier of the Continental Basketball Association champion Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry.
The Oklahoma-based Cavalry recently completed their championship season, finishing 34-18 and becoming the first expansion team since 2001-02 to win a CBA title.
Former NBA player Greg Minor and his wife, Stephanie, who started a USANA business eight months ago, introduced USANA products to the team in February, not long after Greg was named the Cavalry's assistant coach.
"I introduced the products to the players at a shoot-around one day and they fell in love with them," said Minor, who provided his players with USANA's HealthPak 100(TM) nutritional supplements, as well as Oatmeal Raisin Nutrition Bars and Iced Lemon Fibergy Bars(TM). "My vision as a coach is to have a lifelong partnership with USANA. I know from experience that professional basketball players need these supplements not only during their playing careers but also in retirement."
Minor, a former first-round NBA Draft pick out of the University of Louisville, spent five seasons with the Boston Celtics before a hip injury ended his playing career.
"I wish I had the opportunity to take USANA supplements when I played for the Celtics," Minor said. "I retired from the NBA in 2001 and began looking for different supplements to take. By far, USANA offers the best nutritional supplements I've come across."
Lawton-Fort Sill Cavalry website
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
USANA Launches Nutreo(TM)--A Nutritious Chocolate Energy Bar
SALT LAKE CITY, Apr 28, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) recently introduced its new Nutreo(TM) bar, a delicious chocolate snack intended for health-conscious chocolate lovers. Each double-chocolate bar contains 10 grams of protein, two grams of fiber and has a low glycemic score of 44.
USANA developed Nutreo to offer customers an alternative chocolate snack that provides beneficial ingredients. Nutreo contains a concentration of both whey and soy protein. This bar's all-natural flavors and sweeteners keep its glycemic score low while offering a delicious source of sustainable energy. Additionally, Nutreo only contains 140 calories and has zero grams of trans fat, making it a convenient snack between meals.
"Our health-conscious customers have come to expect only healthy and balanced products from USANA, but they also demand great taste," USANA President Dave Wentz explained. "With Nutreo, we developed a product that both chocolate fanatics and health enthusiasts can love."
USANA launched Nutreo at a regional distributor convention in Orlando on April 25, and will offer Nutreo in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Source: USANA
USANA developed Nutreo to offer customers an alternative chocolate snack that provides beneficial ingredients. Nutreo contains a concentration of both whey and soy protein. This bar's all-natural flavors and sweeteners keep its glycemic score low while offering a delicious source of sustainable energy. Additionally, Nutreo only contains 140 calories and has zero grams of trans fat, making it a convenient snack between meals.
"Our health-conscious customers have come to expect only healthy and balanced products from USANA, but they also demand great taste," USANA President Dave Wentz explained. "With Nutreo, we developed a product that both chocolate fanatics and health enthusiasts can love."
USANA launched Nutreo at a regional distributor convention in Orlando on April 25, and will offer Nutreo in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Source: USANA
USANA Becomes Official Supplement Supplier of USA Bobsled Team Radcliff
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2008--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA), a worldwide leader in science-based nutritional supplements, today announced it has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement to be the official supplement supplier of nationally ranked USA Bobsled Team Radcliff.
"I've done a lot of research on a variety of supplements and found the absorption rate of USANA's products into the system is unmatched," said Ivan Radcliff, 34, a World Cup silver medalist and a member of five world championship teams. "That's what helped me earn a fourth-place finish at the final race of the season in Lake Placid, N.Y."
USA Bobsled Team Radcliff, currently ranked fourth nationally, features Radcliff and Jim Carriel, and will include two athletes yet to be selected. USANA's agreement with the team extends through the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
"I'm very pleased to be associated with such a great company and I look forward to the future, including Vancouver," said Radcliff, who trains in Park City, Utah, and works for the Park City Fire District. "I've known about USANA for years because of its association with the US Speedskating Team and appreciate the way the company stands behind its athletes."
USANA continues to be the trusted name in nutrition among many of the world's premier winter athletes, including the US Speedskating Team, USA Luge and Speed Skating Canada. Six USANA products recently received certification through NSF International's Certified for Sport(TM) program. NSF's independent certification helps athletes make educated decisions about the safety of the dietary supplements they choose to take.
"USANA is proud to associate itself with the world's greatest athletes and is thrilled to sponsor USA Bobsled Team Radcliff as it prepares for the Vancouver Winter Games," USANA President Dave Wentz said. "We recognize that proper nutrition is vital to athletic success, which is why we're pleased to provide these world-class athletes with the highest quality nutritional supplements."
Source: USANA
"I've done a lot of research on a variety of supplements and found the absorption rate of USANA's products into the system is unmatched," said Ivan Radcliff, 34, a World Cup silver medalist and a member of five world championship teams. "That's what helped me earn a fourth-place finish at the final race of the season in Lake Placid, N.Y."
USA Bobsled Team Radcliff, currently ranked fourth nationally, features Radcliff and Jim Carriel, and will include two athletes yet to be selected. USANA's agreement with the team extends through the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
"I'm very pleased to be associated with such a great company and I look forward to the future, including Vancouver," said Radcliff, who trains in Park City, Utah, and works for the Park City Fire District. "I've known about USANA for years because of its association with the US Speedskating Team and appreciate the way the company stands behind its athletes."
USANA continues to be the trusted name in nutrition among many of the world's premier winter athletes, including the US Speedskating Team, USA Luge and Speed Skating Canada. Six USANA products recently received certification through NSF International's Certified for Sport(TM) program. NSF's independent certification helps athletes make educated decisions about the safety of the dietary supplements they choose to take.
"USANA is proud to associate itself with the world's greatest athletes and is thrilled to sponsor USA Bobsled Team Radcliff as it prepares for the Vancouver Winter Games," USANA President Dave Wentz said. "We recognize that proper nutrition is vital to athletic success, which is why we're pleased to provide these world-class athletes with the highest quality nutritional supplements."
Source: USANA
Saturday, April 5, 2008
You can make a difference—one child at a time
Watch this inspiring video spotlighting USANA’s partnership with Children’s Hunger Fund. The video also features Dr. Wentz and the state-of-the-art medical center he personally funded to help children in Uganda.By supporting the Children's Hunger Fund, not only will you have a positive effect on the lives of those in need, but also help USANA reinforce the importance of nutrition at a young age. We encourage you to forward this video on to friends and customers to draw attention and support for this important cause.
Monday, March 31, 2008
USANA receives certification through NSF's Certified for Sport Program
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2008--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) recently received certification of six of its products through NSF International's Certified for Sport(TM) program. NSF's independent certification helps athletes make educated decisions about the safety of the dietary supplements they choose to take.
USANA's Essentials(TM) (Mega Antioxidant and Chelated Mineral), Proflavonal(R) 90, Procosa(R) II, Active Calcium(TM) and Body Rox(TM) supplements are now approved to carry NSF's trusted Certified for Sport mark. USANA also received Good Manufacturing Practices registration and dietary supplement certification in 2007 through NSF. These are just some of the third-party findings that help consumers and athletes know USANA products are Nutritionals You Can Trust.
"The Certified for Sport program validates USANA's guarantee that our nutritional products are complete, balanced, safe and effective," said Dr. Tim Wood, USANA Executive Vice President of Research and Development. "This latest certification, as with all of our third-party testing, is based on regular product formulas--the same products that USANA customers take every day. Receiving this certification is just another step toward fulfilling our goal of providing supplements that everyday consumers and world-class athletes can trust."
The NSF Certified for Sport program was developed to meet the growing demand of athletes, coaches and all others concerned about banned substances. The NSF Certified for Sport(TM) Mark helps consumers know that products have met NSF's stringent independent certification guidelines. Products are tested and facilities are inspected for a wide range of substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency, the NFL/NFLPA and MLB/MLBPA. The list includes stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, beta blockers, masking agents and other banned substances.
High-quality formulas, a rigorous quality assurance program and third-party certifications have helped USANA earn the trust of many world-class athletes and athletic organizations, including United States Speedskating, Speed Skating Canada, USA Luge and the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. "It is imperative for our athletes to know precisely what they're putting into their bodies," said Stacey Allaster, President of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. "With USANA's guaranteed assurance of the quality of their products, our athletes can trust that they will be able to attain optimal health and fitness without the fear of violating the strict WADA code they all adhere to."
USANA has taken its assurances to athletes one step further through its unique Athlete Guarantee Program. Select athletes who participate in the program are guaranteed compensation up to $1 million if they should test positive for a substance banned by WADA as a result of taking USANA(R) nutritional products.
About NSF
NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, helps protect you by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, air and consumer goods (www.nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Additional services include safety audits for the food and water industries, management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd., organic certification provided by Quality Assurance International and education through the NSF Center for Public Health Education.
About USANA
USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care and weight management products that are sold directly Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
CONTACT: USANA Health Sciences, Inc., Salt Lake City
Dan Macuga, 801-954-7280
Dan.Macuga@us.usana.com
SOURCE: USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
USANA's Essentials(TM) (Mega Antioxidant and Chelated Mineral), Proflavonal(R) 90, Procosa(R) II, Active Calcium(TM) and Body Rox(TM) supplements are now approved to carry NSF's trusted Certified for Sport mark. USANA also received Good Manufacturing Practices registration and dietary supplement certification in 2007 through NSF. These are just some of the third-party findings that help consumers and athletes know USANA products are Nutritionals You Can Trust.
"The Certified for Sport program validates USANA's guarantee that our nutritional products are complete, balanced, safe and effective," said Dr. Tim Wood, USANA Executive Vice President of Research and Development. "This latest certification, as with all of our third-party testing, is based on regular product formulas--the same products that USANA customers take every day. Receiving this certification is just another step toward fulfilling our goal of providing supplements that everyday consumers and world-class athletes can trust."
The NSF Certified for Sport program was developed to meet the growing demand of athletes, coaches and all others concerned about banned substances. The NSF Certified for Sport(TM) Mark helps consumers know that products have met NSF's stringent independent certification guidelines. Products are tested and facilities are inspected for a wide range of substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency, the NFL/NFLPA and MLB/MLBPA. The list includes stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, beta blockers, masking agents and other banned substances.
High-quality formulas, a rigorous quality assurance program and third-party certifications have helped USANA earn the trust of many world-class athletes and athletic organizations, including United States Speedskating, Speed Skating Canada, USA Luge and the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. "It is imperative for our athletes to know precisely what they're putting into their bodies," said Stacey Allaster, President of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. "With USANA's guaranteed assurance of the quality of their products, our athletes can trust that they will be able to attain optimal health and fitness without the fear of violating the strict WADA code they all adhere to."
USANA has taken its assurances to athletes one step further through its unique Athlete Guarantee Program. Select athletes who participate in the program are guaranteed compensation up to $1 million if they should test positive for a substance banned by WADA as a result of taking USANA(R) nutritional products.
About NSF
NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, helps protect you by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, air and consumer goods (www.nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment. Additional services include safety audits for the food and water industries, management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd., organic certification provided by Quality Assurance International and education through the NSF Center for Public Health Education.
About USANA
USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritionals, personal care and weight management products that are sold directly Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
CONTACT: USANA Health Sciences, Inc., Salt Lake City
Dan Macuga, 801-954-7280
Dan.Macuga@us.usana.com
SOURCE: USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
Friday, March 14, 2008
USANA Goes Green
USANA Health Sciences associates and employees frequently use the phrase Health & Freedom to describe what our company offers. I’ve always believed in these words and what they represent. So when my conservationist sister came to me two years ago with a challenge to expand on this belief, I took notice. “How can you speak of health and freedom,” she asked, “without making the environment part of your message?” It was hard to argue with her logic.
Nourishing & Nurturing the World’s Forgotten Children
USANA Health Sciences Inc. and its founder Dr. Myron Wentz are not only interested in making superior nutritional supplements and personal products, but are also committed to alleviating pain and suffering throughout the world through better nutrition.
Executives at USANA measure the company’s success not just in terms of growth, but also in the impact the company and its associates have on the health of children and families in developing countries. This desire to engage in charitable issues dates back to the early days of the company.
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