- Record-breaking sales make Young
Living the first essential oil company to surpass huge
milestone -
LEHI, Utah, Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Living
Essential Oils, LC, is now one step closer to realizing its vision
of bringing essential oils to every home, announcing today that
2015 sales surpassed $1 billion. This
significant milestone reflects the passion of its millions of
members, unmatched product innovation, and the leadership of CEO
Mary Young and founder and essential
oil pioneer D. Gary Young.
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"We celebrate this milestone with sincere gratitude to our
dedicated members, who work tirelessly to bring the purpose-driven
benefits of Young Living to people
around the world," says Travis
Ogden, Chief Operating Officer. "We truly believe
Young Living offers unmatched
opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of
millions."
The explosive growth in recent years reflects the increasing
acceptance of essential oils, pioneered by Young Living, under the leadership of
D. Gary Young, 23 years ago. This
continued momentum has allowed Young
Living to expand its global presence, including:
- Maintaining current operations in 14 global markets, with three
more being added in 2016
- Employing more than 2,000 employees worldwide
- Launching more than 500 essential oils and essential-oil
infused products
- Opening a new call center in 2015 to house 500 employees, with
an expected 50 percent increase in additional staff in 2016
- Expanding and renovating its global distribution center to more
than double shipping capacity, triple manufacturing capability, and
serve millions of customers every month
- Adding additional corporate-owned farms and distilleries in
Europe and Canada
- Continuing to set the gold standard of essential oil quality
through its unique Seed to Seal® commitment
(SeedtoSeal.com)
- Expanding and magnifying philanthropic endeavors through the
Young Living Foundation across the world, including projects in
Uganda, Croatia, Nepal, Ecuador, and Cambodia, thanks to the generosity of
Young Living members
"From our humble beginnings until now, these milestones are
significant because they demonstrate the power of authenticity and
our unwavering commitment to quality," says Jared Turner, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.
"We will always stay true to our roots while we continue to
innovate and lead the essential oil movement."
About Young Living Essential Oils
Young Living
Essential Oils, LC, is the world leader in essential oils with a
strict Seed to Seal® process to produce pure essential oil products
for every individual, family, and lifestyle. This process ensures
that all products are authentic, free of synthetic chemicals, and
100-percent pure. This commitment stems from more than 20 years of
the company's stewardship toward the earth and its people.
Young Living's products are grown
and distilled at its eight farms around the world. For more
information, visit YoungLiving.com.
Media Contact:
Jamie
Kaneko
Sr. Public Relations Manager
801.221.7128
jkaneko@youngliving.com