COPPELL, Texas, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Health-conscious
Japanese consumers are helping Mannatech®,
Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), the pioneer of
nutritional glycobiology and leading innovator of naturally sourced
supplements based on Real Food Technology® solutions,
grow its international business.
According to a report by McKinsey, "Japan has been perceived as one of the world's
healthiest societies, thanks to a combination of lifestyle, diet
and genetics, and Japanese consumers are increasingly conscious of
their health."
A recent government study by Alberta,
Canada notes that, "the Japanese supplements market is the
second largest in the world, after the U.S., and that Japanese
consumers are among the most health-conscious in Asia."
"Japan has been a good fit for
our patented products as well as our marketing programs," said Dr.
Robert Sinnott, Mannatech CEO and
Chief Science Officer. "Japan is
the number two country in the world for marketing programs such as
ours and the world's second largest consumer market. So even though
the direct selling field is crowded, our patented products stand
out."
"After the Tsunami tragedy in 2011, people started to think
about mutual cooperation and connectivity," said Tatsuya Ogami, Mannatech Japan General Manager.
"The social entrepreneur culture here is also growing. This makes
Japan a great fit for Mannatech's
Mission 5 MillionSM movement (M5MSM) which
focuses on the fight against global malnutrition."
M5M represents Mannatech's commitment to linking five million
consumers of its Real Food Technology supplementation,
PhytoBlendTM powder, with five million children in
need. PhytoBlend powder is synthetic free and contains
nutrients from natural plant sources; children can get standardized
and nutritionally effective amounts of vitamins and minerals.
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 and Hong
Kong. 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