Metagenics
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Health supplements
Founded in 1985. Acquired Australian based Health World Ltd in 2005. Amway parent company Alticor bought a controlling stake in 2009.
Company Ownership
Metagenics Inc | USA | website | ||||
Alticor Inc ![]() owns 51% of Metagenics Inc |
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Holding company Owned by the families of Amway founders, Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel. Alticor is the parent company of three distinct businesses: 1. Amway - since 1959, one of the world's largest direct selling brands. 2. Access Business Group LLC - a business services company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of products for both Alticor and non-Alticor companies. 3. Alticor Corporate Enterprises - a holding company for the corporation's non-direct selling companies. |
Company Assessment
PRAISE | CRITICISM | INFORMATION | ||
Metagenics Inc | ||||
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
Source: How2Recycle (2023)
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website (2021) |
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Alticor Inc | ||||
This company is on OpenSecrets.org's list of "Top Donors", a list of the 100 biggest givers in US federal-level politics since 1990. Companies on this list lobby and spend big, with large sums sent to candidates, parties and leadership PACs. This company comes in at number 96 on the list, with contributions totalling $30,188,974 between 1990 and 2020.
Source: Open Secrets (2020) |
OpenSecrets.org tracks the influence of money on U.S. politics, and how that money affects policy and citizens' lives. Follow link to see this company's record of political donations, lobbying, outside spending and more.
Source: Open Secrets (2020) |
Company Details
Type | Private company |
Employees | 850+ (2012) |
Subsidiaries | Metagenics (Aust) Pty Ltd ![]() Health supplements Founded in 1985 by Leon and Michael Brosnan. Acquired by Metagenics in 2005. |
Contact Details
Address | San Clemente, California, USA |
Website | www.metagenics.com |
Products / Brands
Metagenics Australia
Ethical Nutrients Vitamins Inner Health Digestive Care |