CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Feb. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reliv International, Inc. (Nasdaq:RELV) announced today that it is expanding into Brunei, strengthening its business in Asia. With the addition of Brunei, Reliv conducts business in 14 countries.
"We are opening in Brunei because of the strong ties between our Malaysian distributors and Brunei residents," said Ryan Montgomery, Reliv's executive vice president, worldwide sales. "The geographical proximity of Brunei to Malaysia and the ease of conducting business were also factors in the expansion," Montgomery added.
Brunei is expected to complement Reliv's growing business in Malaysia, which surrounds Brunei on three sides.
All of the Reliv products available in Malaysia will be available in Brunei. They include essential nutrition products Reliv Classic(r), Reliv NOW(r) and Now for Kids(r); Innergize!(r), an isotonic sports drink; the weight-loss meal-replacement product Ultrim+Plus(r); and targeted solutions FibRestore(r) for digestive health and ReversAge(r) to support healthy aging.
About Reliv
Reliv International, Inc., based in suburban St. Louis, Mo., is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of a proprietary line of nutritional supplements addressing basic nutrition, specific wellness needs, weight management and sports nutrition. Reliv sells its products through an international network marketing system of approximately 67,000 independent distributors. Additional information about Reliv International, Inc. can be obtained on the Web at www.reliv.com.