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Forbes Names Melaleuca One of America’s Best Employers for the Fourth Time
For the fourth time, Forbes has named Melaleuca: The Wellness Company one of America’s Best Employers. The recognition places Melaleuca in the top 1/4th of one percent of midsize employers nationwide, reflecting a culture built to last.
Read MoreHelp Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Middle Schooler You Know Can Make a Difference
Melaleuca is proud to support the National Civics Bee, encouraging middle school students to understand civics, engage locally, and help shape America’s future.
Read MoreFamous Beef Chef Guga Endorses Riverbend Ranch and Changes Beef Suppliers
After intense research, famous beef chef, Guga, endorses Riverbend Ranch and changes beef suppliers!
Read MoreMelaleuca’s Inspiring 40-Year Journey Featured in SUCCESS Magazine
SUCCESS Magazine calls Melaleuca a modern American Dream—built from the bootstraps through grit, innovation, and a mission to enhance lives.
Read MoreMelaleuca Team Members Beautify Community Parks in Annual Fall Cleanup
At Melaleuca, Enhancing Lives goes beyond the workplace. Each year, our Team Members roll up their sleeves for a tradition of service that makes a real impact.
Read MoreIdaho Army National Guard Names Frank VanderSloot as Honorary Commander of the 148th Field Artillery Regiment
The Idaho National Guard recently enlisted Frank VanderSloot, making him Honorary Commander of the 148th Field Artillery Regiment. Honored to support our troops, Frank has already begun fulfilling his duties.
Read MoreMelaleuca Takes Action to Help Hurricane Victims, reports East Idaho News
After Hurricane Helene tore through the southeast, Melaleuca sprang into action, delivering much-needed food and supplies to devastated communities throughout the region.
Read MoreMelaleuca Donates Over 24,000 Pounds of Beef to the Idaho Foodbank for Food-Insecure Families
To feed hungry families, Melaleuca: The Wellness Company donates over 24,000 pounds of beef to the Idaho Foodbank.
Read MoreABC TV Station Interviews 35-Year Melaleuca Team Member, Talks Longevity
Melaleuca Team Member talks to news reporter about what Melaleuca has meant to her over 35 years of employment.
Read MoreEast Idaho News: Christmas Giving Project for Needy Families Was Nearly Canceled Until This Local Business Came to the Rescue
This story, which highlights Melaleuca’s Christmas spirit, was published by East Idaho News. Republished with permission.
Read MoreMelaleuca Strategies Recognized in National Media Outlets
Melaleuca has been recognized in media outlets for its commitment to American manufacturing, exceptional product philosophy and innovative e-commerce strategy
Read More300 Melaleuca Employees Help Breathe New Life into River Walk
Melaleuca Team Members rolled up their sleeves and gathered on the banks of the Snake River to breathe new life into the Idaho Falls River Walk.
Read MoreEast Idaho News: Local veterans get ‘trip-of-a-lifetime’ thanks to Melaleuca
It was the “journey of a lifetime” for eight military veterans who traveled to the nation’s capital last week on an all-expenses paid trip courtesy of Melaleuca.
Read MoreGoing the Extra Mile: Delivering Humanitarian Supplies for Hurricane Ian Victims
In the devastating wake of Hurricane Ian, now being called the deadliest storm to hit Florida since 1935, Melaleuca quickly arrived on the scene to offer humanitarian aid on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Read MoreMelaleuca Celebrates Long-Term Employees with $3.2 Million in Longevity Bonuses
Melaleuca celebrated 238 Team Members who reached landmark work anniversaries this year by rewarding them with $3,284,885 on Oct. 26, 2022.
Read MoreMelaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot Named One of Idaho’s Most Influential Business Leaders
Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot was recognized as one of the “50 most influential business leaders in Idaho” by the Idaho Business Review.
Read MoreIdaho Falls Magazine: The Midnight Flight
Days after the war broke out in Ukraine, Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank Vandersloot learned about a time-sensitive opportunity to help wounded soldiers in Ukraine.
Read MoreMelaleuca Catches Attention of National Media
Melaleuca is known for delivering health and wellness products that are more effective, higher quality, and safer than the competitors. National outlets have taken notice.
Read MoreMelaleuca Freedom Celebration Catches National Media Attention
The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration has been featured in several news outlets across the country. It’s no surprise this 29-year tradition continues to draw national attention.
Read MoreUSA Today names Melaleuca Freedom Celebration among most spectacular July 4th fireworks shows in the US
USA Today ranks Melaleuca Freedom Celebration as one of the top 10 most spectacular fireworks displays in the nation.
Read MoreMelaleuca Freedom Celebration to Dazzle Viewers with American-Made Fireworks, Biggest July 4th Fireworks Show West of Mississippi River
With 18,237 high-flying, ground-shaking fireworks, you won’t find a bigger Independence Day firework show west of the Mississippi River than at the 29th Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration.
Read MoreMelaleuca Gift Helps Boise State University
There is an exciting addition to Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium thanks to a $4.5 million donation from Melaleuca, The Wellness Company.
Read MoreMelaleuca Donates to The Idaho Foodbank to Support Idahoans in Need
Thanks to a $12,500 donation from Melaleuca employees and the Melaleuca foundation, The Idaho Foodbank has purchased 50,000 meals for individuals in need.
Read MoreForbes Names Melaleuca One of America’s Best Employers for Third Year in a Row
For the third consecutive year, Forbes has listed Melaleuca on its list of America’s Best Employers and ranked it as one of the best companies to work for.
Read MoreMelaleuca Freedom Celebration returns with a bang
Gathered along the banks of the Snake River, over 200,000 spectators assembled to experience the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi.
Read MoreForbes names Melaleuca one of America’s best employers for second year in a row
East Idaho News published the following story about Melaleuca’s appearance on the Forbes list of best employers.
Read MorePost Register highlights Melaleuca’s early COVID preparation and response
As a result, Melaleuca customers had access to critical wellness supplies like hand sanitizer and disinfectants while the company’s global supply chains properly flowed.
Read MoreIdaho Falls Magazine: Melaleuca Food Drive Delivers Hope for the Holidays
Over the last few months, Melaleuca has donated thousands of dollars to promoting several food drives in the community.
Read MoreMelaleuca Employee Featured on NBC Nightly News
A Melaleuca employee’s musical contribution to the community has caught the attention of the national media spotlight.
Read MoreWatch: 7-year-old journalist interviews Frank VanderSloot
Earlier this month Frank was delighted to take questions from one of America’s littlest journalists—7-year-old Emmy Eaton—as part of a weekly segment called “7 Questions with Emmy.”
Read MoreForbes names Melaleuca one of America’s best employers
Forbes has named Melaleuca one of the best companies to work for in America, according to the business magazine’s annual list of America’s Best Employers by State.
Read MoreEast Idaho News: Local business leader helps community with CEO Pay it Forward Challenge
“I’m usually not left speechless, but when (I learned) that Mr. VanderSloot had chosen us for the CEO challenge and was donating not just one but two of these cameras . . . it was just an amazing feeling,”
Read MoreMelaleuca CEO writes guest column for Independence Day
In 1776, 56 brave men solemnly put pen to parchment, signing the Declaration of Independence, which raised the curtain for the United States of America.
Read MoreKnoxville media spotlights Melaleuca giving back
Melaleuca is committed to helping its employees stay strong and healthy as the pandemic remains a concern.
Read MoreBetter Homes and Gardens highlights Sol-U-Guard’s effectiveness against COVID-19
Better Homes and Gardens is the latest of several publications to highlight Sol-U-Guard as an effective disinfectant.
Read MoreMelaleuca Remains Open as Essential Business During COVID-19 Pandemic
Two of Idaho’s largest newspapers published stories about Melaleuca’s operations and strong product demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreEast Idaho News: VanderSloots receive Adams Award from Alturas Institute
An East Idaho News story highlights Frank and Belinda VanderSloot’s acceptance of the John and Abigail Adams Award.
Read MoreVanderSloot rescues jobs, gives ranchers $1.5 million in “game-changing” move for Hawaii’s cattle industry
“This is a game-changer. It’s not that easy to put up a slaughterhouse and takes years of planning and permitting,” Enright says.
Read MoreFrank VanderSloot Receives Icon Award from Idaho Newspaper
The Idaho Business Review officially named Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot an Icon in Idaho at an awards ceremony in Boise, Idaho on Aug. 15, 2019.
Read MoreMelaleuca Donates $15,000 to Provide Food Pantries with Commercial Freezers
To provide families in need with more food options, Melaleuca donated $15,000 toward the purchase of seven new commercial freezers.
Read MoreFrank VanderSloot Breaks Sixth World Rowing Record
Continuing his unprecedented run of indoor rowing feats, Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot has broken the world record in the 500-meter row on slides for 70-year-olds.
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross Recognizes Melaleuca’s Hurricane Response
Melaleuca, a longtime supporter of American Red Cross disaster relief, has delivered 91,500 snack bars to families impacted by Hurricane Florence and first-responders.
Read MoreTwo World Records—In Two Age Groups—One Day Apart!
VanderSloot credits his success to the Peak Performance Pack, which has been shown to reduce free radicals and aging.
Read MoreDazzling Fireworks to Paint the Sky at 2018 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
The 2018 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River, will pay tribute to America’s veterans and soldiers.
Read MoreAmerican Pyrotechnics Association Names Melaleuca Freedom Celebration a Must-See Fireworks Show
The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) says the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration is one of the five “most dazzling displays” to see this Independence Day.
Read MoreCollege of Business Dean Explores Melaleuca’s Success Through Innovative Business Model
The following article appeared in the Idaho State Journal. It was written by John Ney, Assistant Dean of Idaho State University’s College of Business.
Read MoreMelaleuca Convention Draws Thousands from Around the World
Thousands of Marketing Executives and Members from across the globe attended Melaleuca’s 29th Annual Convention in Salt Lake City last week.
Read MoreForbes Chronicles Humble Roots, Work Ethic of Self-Made Melaleuca CEO
Frank VanderSloot is the subject of a new Forbes article that highlights his journey from a poor farm boy to one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs.
Read MoreEast Idaho News: Melaleuca Gives Out $2.4 Million in Bonuses
“It’s our goal that all Melaleuca employees will retire as millionaires,” said VanderSloot. “Even the janitors will retire as millionaires if they simply follow our program.”
Read MoreMelaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot Named to Business Hall of Fame
For his lifetime contributions and profound impact on the state of Idaho, Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot has received a Hall of Fame award from the Idaho State Journal.
Read MoreMelaleuca Delivers Cleaning Products to Louisiana Flood Victims
The Red Cross has declared the situation America’s worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Read MoreIT Boot Camp For High School Students Highlights Melaleuca’s Commitment to Education, Innovation
Melaleuca announced the boot camp at the end of last school year and was inundated with applications.
Read MoreMelaleuca CEO Speaks to Idaho State University’s Business Students
“Honesty—we all value that,” VanderSloot said. “And we will like who we are only if we live within the boundaries of what we believe is right and wrong.”
Read MoreDept. of Labor Economist Praises Melaleuca Business
The Southeast Idaho Business Journal profiles Melaleuca’s innovative business model and the company’s growth over its 30-year history.
Read MoreMelaleuca Designated a Worksite Breastfeeding Advocate
In addition to the lounges and equipment at its home office, Melaleuca offers a free “Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby” program that supports breastfeeding moms.
Read MoreMelaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot Receives Horatio Alger Award
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas presented Frank with the award during a special ceremony in the Chamber of the Supreme Court Building.
Read MoreMelaleuca Celebrates Grand Opening of New Home Office
Situated on 195 acres, Melaleuca’s new headquarters is now home to most of its employees based in the vicinity.
Read MoreMelaleuca Holds Open House at Global Headquarters
The interior of the building is highlighted by custom woodwork throughout, two large fireplaces, a grand staircase, and a three-story atrium.
Read MoreMelaleuca Unveils New Worldwide Headquarters
The event was hosted by Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot and marked the official end of a two-year construction project.
Read MorePublic Gets First Look at Melaleuca’s New Global Headquarters
Despite this being a completely new structure, it was paid for entirely with cash, as was all the state-of-the-art equipment inside it.
Read MoreMelaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot Ranks as Fifth Most Influential Idahoan
Frank occupies the No. 5 spot and is the highest-ranked non-elected individual on the list.
Read MoreMelaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot to Receive Horatio Alger Award
East Idaho News caught up with VanderSloot to get his thoughts on the award and the story that earned him a place among that prestigious list.
Read MoreHoratio Alger Award Goes to Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot
Past recipients of this award include Ronald Reagan, Oprah Winfrey, Wayne Gretzky, Buzz Aldrin, and Dwight Eisenhower.
Read MorePost Register: VanderSloot Receives Esteemed Horatio Alger Award
The Melaleuca CEO is one of 12 people who will receive the award for 2015 in Washington D.C.
Read MoreFrank VanderSloot Opens Chamber’s CEO Speaker Series
Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot spoke to members of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce to kick off the CEO Speakers Series.
Read MoreFrank VanderSloot Kicks Off CEO Speaker Series
Last week, the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce kicked off their CEO Speaker Series by hearing from Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot.
Read MorePost Register: Melaleuca gives out $1.6 million in bonuses
Several longtime Melaleuca employees were given a sizable incentive to stick with the company during an annual employee meeting Tuesday.
Read MorePost Register: Melaleuca VP Completes 200 Mile Race After Plane Crash
He’d finished the challenging race one week before the anniversary of a devastating 2013 plane crash that broke his back.
Read MoreUp Close with Frank VanderSloot
Of particular note is his take on facing tough times—something with which he’s familiar: “Adversity can be a blessing.”
Read MoreCBS-TV KIDK 3 Profiles the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
For the past three days, crews from Western Display Fireworks have occupied the Idaho Falls greenbelt preparing for the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks show.
Read MorePost Register: Celebrating America
The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration fireworks display is billed as the biggest west of the Mississippi River.
Read MoreMelaleuca CEO Writes Editorial About Immigration Reform in The Idaho Statesman
According to the Kauffman Foundation, immigrants are twice as likely to start a new business as native-born Americans.
Read MoreA New Compensation Plan at Melaleuca
VanderSloot said the new compensation plan will pay its marketing executives several million more in total compensation each year.
Read MorePost Register: Melaleuca Unveils New Compensation Package
“We will pay out several million dollars (more in total compensation) every year,” VanderSloot said.
Read MoreBusiness Blog Writes About Melaleuca’s Move Into Mexico
Melaleuca’s efforts have been immediately rewarded, and it is experiencing rapid customer growth in Mexico. This is Melaleuca’s 17th market worldwide.
Read MorePost Register: Melaleuca awards $2.9 million in bonuses
“I’ve seen a lot of changes here,” she said. “I’ve definitely had the opportunity to grow my career at Melaleuca.”
Read MoreCeremony Caps Renovation of New Sweden School
An old school building that had been given up to vandals has been resurrected and restored to its former glory.
Read MoreFrom production to delivery, Melaleuca looks after environment
“We’ve been unique for years and years,” said Hollander. “No one was looking to do what we do, but we do the right thing.”
Read MoreFreedom Celebration FAQ: Explosive details of Melaleuca’s fireworks show
Everything you need to know about Melaleuca’s commemoration of our nation’s heroes is right here at your fingertips.
Read MoreNutritious Growth: New Technology Fueling Success at Melaleuca
There are plenty of successful companies that were founded in Idaho, but only a very small handful can also call themselves successful across the globe.
Read MoreMelaleuca: Area Company That Sells Cleaning Products Internationally Was ‘Green’ Before It Was Popular
Melaleuca created products with the goal of leaving no signs of harm behind.
Read MorePost Register: Melaleuca Awarded A Top Place To Work
“We reward longevity; we value those who are willing to stick with us,” VanderSloot said.
Read MoreMelaleuca Shares Reason Behind Success
A well-known local company is saying their consumer-direct marketing business model is helping them flourish.
Read MoreMelaleuca Announces $1.13 Billion in Sales for 2012
Melaleuca announced Monday that its worldwide sales for 2012 were up 9.2 percent, amounting to $1.13 billion.
Read MoreAnother Record Year in Sales for Melaleuca
Consumer direct marketing company Melaleuca, announced annual revenues of $1.13-billion for calendar year 2012.
Read MorePost Register: Melaleuca Hits Record $1.13 Billion
Idaho Falls’ largest employer increased its revenue about 9 percent from 2011, when it reached $1 billion in global sales for the first time.
Read MoreMelaleuca Hits Record $1.13 Billion
Melaleuca’s revenue has grown in 26 of the past 27 years, according to a company news release.
Read MorePost Register: Expansion to Bring In Jobs
Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot announced Tuesday that his company will spend more than $50 million building a new headquarters within Bonneville County.
Read MoreExpansion To Bring In Jobs
Crews have broken ground on the 371,000-square-foot building, which is being built near Exit 113 off Interstate 15.
Read MorePost Register: Share The Wealth
More than 260 Melaleuca employees walked away from a meeting Tuesday with a share of $2.64 million — and they didn’t even have to play the lottery.
Read MoreMelaleuca Makes Large Donation to Support Idaho’s Education Reform Laws
Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot says, “The national teachers Union has launched perhaps the most dishonest campaign in state history.
Read MoreMelaleuca Says New Patent Will Result in Hundreds of New Jobs in Idaho Falls
Wednesday morning the company announced a major new development that they believe will lead to hundreds of new jobs in Idaho Falls.
Read MoreMelaleuca Forecasts Hundreds of New Jobs From Patented Oligo Technology
Since its introduction, Oligo has become Melaleuca’s fastest selling and most popular product in its line of over 350 wellness-related products.
Read MoreMelaleuca is Forecasting Hundreds of New Jobs to East Idaho
The U.S. patent took three years to achieve and verifies that there is no other technology like Oligo.
Read MoreEdmonton Journal: Access Bar Inventor Raised The Bar
Unlike any other product on the market, it could bypass the chemical bottleneck that inhibits body fat from being turned into fuel.
Read MoreAccess Bar Inventor Raised The Bar
Unlike any other product on the market, it could bypass the chemical bottleneck that inhibits body fat from being turned into fuel.
Read MoreNPR Idaho: Trade Mission To China Showcases Unexpected Idaho Businesses
The most recent trade mission to Chinaorganized by the state Department of Commerce and headlined by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is underway this week.
Read MoreMelaleuca Surpasses $1 Billion in Sales For Year
Since the company began they have generated close to $11 billion in total sales and Governor Otter says he hopes this will serve as a message to other companies about Idaho’s business climate.
Read MoreMelaleuca dumps old vitamins for newer formula
Approximately 15 tons of vitamins poured and piled into twelve dump trucks, not because they’re defective, just ineffective.
Read MoreMore jobs could be coming to Eastern Idaho
There is some good news in today’s economy, more jobs could be coming to Eastern Idaho.
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