Category Archives: News & Views (Amway & Nutrilite)

Sustainable Farming Across Generations

Darwin and Phil Hintz pose in a field of alfalfa on harvest day. On the same day, the plant material is sent directly to the Nutrilite Botanical Concentrate Manufacturing facility in Quincy, Washington for fresh juicing and post-harvest processing for use in Nutrilite™ brand products. Using high-tech farming innovation, these experts ensure the organic plants grown for Nutrilite products are consistently high quality, yet cost competitive. Trout Lake Farm East, Ephrata, Wash, 2019.

When the corporate office called, Darwin Hintz and his bride of three days were preparing for their honeymoon. Darwin is the Technology Manager for Trout Lake Farm and Nutrilite Global Agribusiness Operations. There was a need in Wuxi, China, for him to share and implement his expertise to bring the soil back to life. Could he go?

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The Power of 5

Two children play with bubbles while a young woman hangs laundry on an outdoor line. Amway Corporation and the Nutrilite brand are seriously committed to helping children grow up happy and healthy.
Two children play with bubbles while a young woman hangs laundry on an outdoor line. Amway Corporation and the Nutrilite brand are seriously committed to helping children grow up happy and healthy. 

During the first few years of a child’s life, more than one million new neural connections form every second, according to child development experts as Harvard University. One million. Every second. That’s serious brainpower, and it sets the stage for success later in life, but only when fueled by optimal nutrition.

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Going Behind the Nutrilite™ Label

Field researcher Jessica Corcoran walks the echinacea field at Trout Lake West and Principal Research Scientist Dawna Venzon, PhD, RD, reviews literature in the lab. Hundreds of employees work together to ensure Nutrilite™ brand supplements are pure, safe and effective.
Field researcher Jessica Corcoran walks the echinacea field at Trout Lake West and Principal Research Scientist Dawna Venzon, PhD, RD, reviews literature in the lab. Hundreds of employees work together to ensure Nutrilite™ brand supplements are pure, safe and effective.

Food safety has been making headline news these days in a big way. Stories about food recalls and other safety issues compete with those uncovering food adulteration and food fraud. Is it any wonder consumers are demanding more information about the foods (and supplements) they consume? Companies not used to this level of scrutiny are scrambling to regain the confidence of consumers who demand to know one simple thing: What happened to a product before they bought it?

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Witness the Power of Nature

Dr. Sam Rehnborg inspects an Echinacea crop that thrives under sustainable farming practices and a microclimate of rich, organic soil, clean air and sunny days. Trout Lake West, WA; 2013.

The Nutrilite philosophy is part of my DNA, and spending a lifetime sharing it has been one of my greatest joys. In the coming months, I’ll be focusing on stories that shine a spotlight on the action behind the Nutrilite label as well as lessons learned from my life adventures. My goal remains the same. I want to help you be your best self. After all, that’s what the Nutrilite brand is all about.

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Cyberspace Meets Our Original Social Marketing Plan

A distributor happily takes a selfie at Amway North America Farm Day. Sharing with friends is easier than ever with today’s technology. Trout Lake Farm, Wash., July 2017. Photo: Darwin Hintz
A distributor happily takes a selfie at Amway North America Farm Day. Sharing with friends is easier than ever with today’s technology. Trout Lake Farm, Wash., July 2017. Photo: Darwin Hintz

Where do you turn to for advice when buying a new product? If you’re like most folks these days, you go online. After all, there is no shortage of data traveling over the internet ether. The challenge is turning all that data into usable information to make an informed decision. Sometimes it’s spot on; other times, it feels like you are heading down a rabbit hole. But when you finally get ready to turn over your hard-earned money, chances are you’ll move beyond cyberspace and seek advice from the real influencers in your life: your friends.

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