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In anticipation of lounging poolside in a two-piece bathing suit (my stomach hasn’t seen the light of day in two years), I have been diligently preparing for this blessed event by working off a few pounds gained during the winter months. Having coached many friends who’ve wanted to shed unwanted weight, it usually strikes them just how simple it really is to eat healthy and nourishing foods, while also satisfying their taste buds. A combination of eating lots of whole foods, drinking plenty of clean water, taking quality nutritional supplements, and getting a great deal of exercise is the easiest and healthiest way to lose weight. (OK, let’s skip the exercise for those who “don’t have the time” or “energy” for such an endeavor.) Let’s start with eating whole foods. Well, that one’s pretty simple. Fresh fruits and veggies are always best. Nothing tastes more refreshing than a fruit salad or watermelon on a hot summer’s day. They are considered high-water content foods, which help to hydrate the body, and are great sources of vitamins and fiber. For convenience sake, that often equates to drinking a couple of “green drinks” a day for me. (OK, so this is not exactly “fresh.”) An acquired taste, perhaps, but I now happily anticipate my first meal of the day, knowing it provides me with lots of vitamins and a wonderful burst of energy. This drink is so nutritious, that my appetite is significantly curbed throughout the day. Having made a point of not eating much in the way of processed foods over the years, I try to avoid anything in a bag, box, can, or container. These items usually contain too much salt, which causes water retention and can also exacerbate high blood pressure. Many contain hydrogenated fats, which are harmful to our arteries and difficult to digest. Food additives, such as MSG and aspartame, are addicting and extremely harmful and toxic. Many foods, especially those low in fat and carbs, contain these chemicals, so you’ve got to carefully read the labels. Though I’ll never swear off a good steak, I’ve been incorporating more fish in my diet. I also buy eggs, meat, chicken, and seafood from the health food store whenever possible to avoid growth hormones, antibiotics, and dyes. Some other weight reduction tricks that have worked for me include grazing throughout the day, instead of eating a huge breakfast and lunch. A health drink here, a handful of nuts there, or a piece of turkey and cheese often satisfy any hunger pangs. Drinking a tall glass of water when I’m hungry also helps stave off the tendency to overeat. Also, I don’t eat a late dinner, as these calories won’t be adequately burned off. I’m lucky because I work from home, so I can eat very early, then go back to work for a while. I also like to go on an early or mid-morning hike in the foothills of Boulder to speed up my metabolism, burn a few calories, tone my muscles, and recharge my battery with the beauty that surrounds me. You get the picture. Oddly enough, never having been compulsive about exercise (nor will I likely ever be), I’ve become fond of my near-daily stomach crunches and an upper-body routine with a couple of 5-pound weights. Combined, these take no more than 15 or 20 minutes. I often remind myself that I would really benefit in keeping this up throughout the entire year, and not just in spring and summer when less clothing is the norm. Thanks to the wonderful trade and consumer magazine
articles on weight management that I have been reading all year, I now
take some marvelous supplements such as Following these simple tips will help you feel healthier, younger, and lose weight effortlessly, while supplying you with much-needed energy with which to enjoy the many activities that summertime presents. Wishing all of you a happy and healthy summer spent with family, friends, nature! P.S. You’ll note that ALOE TODAY has a new look that reflects its newly updated web site. Visit www.aloecorp.com to learn the latest about Aloecorp and its products.
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There has been quite a buzz during the past months about our new Qmatrix™ processing technology—which has now become reality. You can read about it in much more detail in this edition of ALOE TODAY in Ken Jones’ “Aloe Science” column. I’m sure you will be as excited as we are about the marketing potential of Qmatrix™-processed Aloe! So, talk to your regional Aloecorp sales personnel and get involved in this new manufacturing breakthrough that will truly transform the quality of Aloecorp’s Aloe—and provide many lucrative new marketing and sales opportunities for you. The success of this transformation is an important process involving disciplined people, disciplined thought and disciplined action. It is said that, “When a company combines a culture of discipline with the ethic of entrepreneurship, the magical alchemy of great performance happens.” It is further said that, “Great companies think differently about the role of technology. They never use technology as a primary means of igniting a transformation, but paradoxically, great companies are pioneers in the application of carefully selected technologies.” Our new Qmatrix™ technology provides the “best Aloe in the world,” which translates to a wonderful opportunity for a greater sales and marketing transformation. At Aloecorp we are deeply passionate about providing the best Aloe products in the world to mankind. We are very determined to support our customers by providing an economic engine that ensures the highest quality Aloe material available anywhere in the world. It is through our science, new product development, sales and marketing, processing, technology breakthroughs, manufacturing automation and customer service that we help make this possibility a reality. As the future unfolds we will focus our efforts on customers who understand our vision, and who themselves have similar passions and objectives. Our key economic driving denominator will involve a shift from a profit per kilo mentality, to one involving the economic power of repeat purchases of our value-added Qmatrix™ product—offering our customers a valuable entrée into new strategic market segments. We look forward to exciting new beginnings with all of our great customers who share the same vision. We hope you will become a part of our exciting Qmatrix™ processing revolution. Thanks for your business
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Aloecorp has made a concerted effort to have all of its U.S. and international Representatives join the International Aloe Science Council (IASC) as Associate Members to demonstrate their commitment to the Aloe Industry. Another step to show their commitment will be to attend the 24th Annual Scientific Seminar on September 9 and 10. Gene Hale, Managing Director of the International Aloe Science Council (IASC), recently stated, “We are extremely pleased with the leadership role Aloecorp has made in pursuing membership through Representative channels around the world. This will certainly bring the IASC more and more into discussions at cosmetic, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies throughout the US, Europe, South America and the Asian Pacific. We are pleased and proud to welcome our new Associate members.” After a full day of team building activities on Sunday,
the Representatives will be honored guests at the Grand Opening of the
newly renovated Aloecorp These past two years have been very active with
improvements and commitment to quality for Aloecorp: renewed ISO 9001
Certification and Kosher Certification, Hallel Certification, new
developments in Aloe processing, expansion and improvements to So far, many of our Representatives have committed to attend the upcoming IASC conference and Representative Workshop, including those from the United States, Sweden, Denmark, The Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Israel, the United Kingdom, Greece and India. On the international side, Aloecorp has conducted five workshops over the past few years, and all of them have been well-attended, with everyone benefiting from the information shared—strengthening their knowledge of Aloe and their product sales. This year, along with the IASC Scientific Seminar and Workshop, our Representatives, many for the first time, will travel to Mexico to tour our expanded and improved manufacturing facilities and our Aloe plantation. It will be the first time any of our international Representatives will have seen the Mountain Plantation—the new 200 acres purchased several years ago and their subsequent harvests. It has been an important goal of Aloecorp to insure that
Aloe vera does not become immersed completely in the realm of commodity.
There is far too much scientific data supporting Aloe to allow that to
happen, and we are working hard to maintain fair and profitable margins,
while at the same time not cheapening the product through adulteration, or
processing Aloe products to meet a pre-determined price point. I have said
it many times before: “Aloecorp is like Kentucky Fried Chicken, all we do
is We have no fall-back plan if Aloe ever loses its credibility with the consumer. Aloe is not a passing fancy. It has been the mainline for our parent company, Namyang Aloe of Seoul, Korea for over 30 years and the mainstay for Aloecorp since 1988. We continue to find varied quality and pricing throughout the marketplace, and will continue to work to maintain our position as the Industry leader in innovation, scientific developments, quality and integrity. ___________________________________________________
While the re-engineering process has taken longer than expected, we are getting closer and closer to formally introducing Aloe materials processed from our proprietary patent-pending Qmatrix™ processing technology. With the Qmatrix™ technology, you will without a doubt receive the finest Aloe powder known to mankind. With all of these improvements creating even better
quality Aloe vera, we expect the industry will find even more ways of
using this fine product. Today you will find INDUSTRY NEWS IASC 24TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR SUPPLYSIDE EAST TRADE SHOW UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS IFT Food Expo – Earnest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA – July 17-19th. Look for ALOECORP in Booth 1065. NNFA – Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV – July 16-17th. Look for ALOECORP in Booth 521 ___________________________________________________
Current methods for dehydrating food powders were designed 10 – 50 years ago. Although powders have been on the market for decades, there has remained some perception that powders are somehow inferior to juices not made from concentrate. On the day a juice is actually made fresh I would agree, but juices can only be partially stabilized. Once the juice is packaged it begins to degrade, primarily as a result of oxidation. Everyone is familiar with the slow change of color in Aloe juice, from clear or slightly yellow to dark yellow and eventually brown, a process that occurs in the juice even when stored under the best conditions. The color can change more rapidly as a result of rough handling of the Aloe leaves and gel or from exposure to heat. There is also a higher risk of microbial growth in packaged juice and, with increasing pressure to reduce bacteriostatic preservatives, this risk will become greater and the cost of preserving juice products will increase. Consequently, the major reason for producing Aloe powder has simply been to prolong shelf life. But now the Qmatrix™ processing system will change all of that. Qmatrix™ processing will offer extended shelf life with a “same as fresh” quality on reconstitution and an exciting new innovation that is scheduled for immediate release—unparalleled solubility. Solubility rate: Every production floor manager knows that getting dry Aloe into solution can be a challenge, to say the least. Aloe likes to clump on the surface of water and cling to mixing paddles. Even after extensive mixing, small clumps of dry Aloe can be lurking in the vat. This is the dreaded “double D’s” of production: dispersion and dissolution. Qmatrix™ processing solves that problem! Qmatrix™-processed powder can be sized to a 10-mesh with a crystal flake appearance. When added to water the product immediately disperses, slowly sinking to the bottom in a vessel of still water. With mixing, Qmatrix™-processed powder goes into solution in seconds without clumping, even at high concentrations. Eliminating the need for vigorous and extensive mixing also improves the sensory attributes and shelf life of the finished product by reducing the degradative effects of oxidation. The immediate dispersion and dissolution of this new powder is due to the physical characteristics of the particles. No excipients are added and there are no changes in the composition of the Aloe. The advanced solubility characteristics of Qmatrix™-processed Aloe also present opportunities to finished goods manufacturers. For instance, those of us who drink Aloe every day and travel frequently would like Aloe to be available in small packets of dry powder for mixing into an instant and convenient Aloe drink, but poor solubility characteristics make such a product undesirable. Qmatrix™ processing now makes this type of product attractive. Flowability: A variety of available mesh sizes provides the option of producing dry products with targeted bulk densities and flowability. Finished goods manufacturers can now select a bulk density that best suits their specific applications, whether it be for the manufacturing of tablets, encapsulation, and dry or wet blending to improve the efficiency and cost of operations. Sensory and nutritional advantages: Qmatrix™ processing is a cutting-edge, new way of producing Aloe products. Aloecorp has kept the best of its manufacturing methods and replaced the least desirable aspects (primarily heat) from the process. But the heart of the improved solubility characteristics and retention of nutrients is our new proprietary drying system. This technology can be characterized as low heat, short time (LHST) drying, and has been proven to retain a higher level of heat labile components and sensory attributes than any other dehydration technology available. For example, this dry product has been shown to retain 94% of the ascorbate found in fresh fruit and, in a blind taste test, testers could not differentiate between reconstituted and fresh food products dehydrated by this technology. Qmatrix™ is truly a quantum leap in Aloe processing. Bioactivity: The critical question remaining in many of our customers’ minds undoubtedly has to do with how the bioactivity of powders compares in quality and efficacy with “fresh” Aloe. We will carry out scientific tests during the next few months to validate the bioactivity of Qmatrix™-processed Aloe, though we already have part of the answer to this question. As you know, one thing that has consistently differentiated Aloecorp from other manufacturers is our guarantee of bioactivity. That guarantee comes from our extensive bioactivity-guided development of ACTIValoe™ and CERTIFIED PLUS® products. The patented, proprietary process (MAP) we use in manufacturing these products was published in 1999 in the scientific journal Planta Medica, and we carried out that research using reconstituted, lyophilized Aloe powder. Therefore, the bioactivity of powders has already been well established. This is just the beginning of the Qmatrix™ processing story. We have a lot of testing to do to fully define all the many as yet undiscovered advantages we expect to reap from this unprecedented technology. For now, we know that we have enhanced the wetting, dispersion and dissolution of the powder. We have also facilitated control over bulk density for ease of handling and flowability in finished goods manufacturing. We have enhanced the sensory attributes and shelf-life stability of the powders and retention of nutritional components of the product. With Qmatrix™-processed Aloe products, “freshness” is stored in the crystals. Aloecorp has always strived to produce the best quality Aloe products and to pursue innovative advancements that benefit its customers. Qmatrix™-processing consists of many critical elements, some of which are on line today and others that will be completed in the near future. Our crystals flakes are available today…a light at the end of the tunnel and a sample of things to come. Aloe Solutions™, only available from Aloecorp. To submit an “Ask Ken”
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During the fall of 1982, an oral surgeon extracted my impacted wisdom tooth. My instructions were to rinse my mouth with salt water for five days before returning to have a few stitches removed. Instead of using salt water I used Aloe vera gel; to keep the oral surgeon happy I added salt to the gel. A dental hygienist started to remove the stitches and remarked how quickly I had healed. In fact, she asked the oral surgeon to stop what he was doing to look at my mouth. He called in his two associates and they all marveled at how quickly the incision had healed. I finally told them I was using Aloe vera with salt in place of plain salt water. From that day on they began recommending Aloe vera to their patients after oral surgery. That was many years ago. Today we are seeing a number of oral care products formulated with Aloe vera. The Internet has a number of oral care products containing Aloe vera, and new products are regularly in the process of being formulated. Sales of oral care products in natural supermarkets increased 15.8% to a total of $27.6 million for the 52-week period ending October 2003. Back in the 1960’s, it was not unusual to see a young traveler with his toothbrush sticking out of the back pocket of his jeans, and using baking soda instead of toothpaste. Now those “hipsters” are aging baby boomers looking for natural products to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Combined with the interest in natural and organic ingredients, the fact is that the time to produce more oral care products formulated with Aloe vera is now! It is no myth that Aloe vera has great benefits when used for oral health care. Studies have been carried out to prove the anecdotal evidence that is available. Dr. Timothy Moore, D.D.S has been recommending Aloe vera for more than 14 years and has over 6,000 patients who have been treated with Aloe vera applications. The doctor stated, “I’ve observed remarkable healing, reduced edema and pain control.” Besides using Aloe vera directly on oral surgery incisions, extraction sites, ulcers, canker sores and gum abscesses, Aloe vera will have great benefits if used in products for daily oral care. A toothpaste or mouthwash with Aloe vera will help gum tissue that has been traumatized by brushing, flossing or toothpick injuries. Dental patients with poor fitting dentures can see a reduction in funguses and bacterial contamination and a reduction in inflamed irritations. Other oral problems such as Candidiasis and Gingivitis have been shown to respond well to Aloe vera treatment. One of the leading causes of tooth decay and gum disease is plaque. Plaque is composed of a number of different microorganisms, which leave a soft, sticky film on the surface of the teeth. Left untreated, the bacteria will produce toxins and enzymes that cause cavities and gum disease. A laboratory test at Baylor College of Dentistry has shown Aloe vera to be bactericidal to Streptococcus Mutans bacteria, which is a component of plaque. It is no wonder that companies like Tom’s of Maine and Optima Health are marketing oral care products that contain Aloe vera. Are the major manufacturers of toothpaste and mouthwash far behind? Aloe vera is still the most requested ingredient in skin care products, so it stands to reason that oral care products cannot be far behind. We all know what Aloe does for the skin, and there is strong reason to believe that oral care products will achieve their own “miraculous” health benefits. The facts are that Aloe vera continues to grow in popularity and that all sorts of products containing Aloe vera are being launched. Of course, when it comes to formulating with Aloe vera, use the Aloe vera that is preferred by researchers worldwide. Here at Aloecorp, our ACTIValoe™ brand is the only Aloe vera guaranteed to contain 10% by weight polysaccharides to ensure biological activity. ___________________________________________________
Over the years, our associates have come to realize that it takes commitment and focus to provide the best quality Aloe possible, while meeting the continued growth in demand for our products. As with most companies, the success of our organization is a result of our greatest asset, that is, committed and quality-conscious associates. In May of this year our associates in Mexico achieved great success in increasing production and product quality to the highest levels ever. These successes are a result of the continued focus on service and quality that we are working to continuously develop within our organization. As we achieve new milestones we strive to recognize the commitment and focus of all of our associates, who work diligently to attain these goals and support our efforts. This is accomplished in various ways, including Employee of the Month programs, employee bar-b-que’s, etc. In recognizing their hard work, it helps establish a “pride of ownership” in them. This sense of pride is crucial to the continuous improvements necessary in providing the best quality Aloe in the world. Our hope is that each one of our customers receives the best in both product quality and customer service. We recognize that fulfilling our customer needs—and bringing the best of nature to our customers—is why we exist. Only through continuously meeting our customer requirements can we remain competitive in the industry. Accordingly, we remain focused on hiring the best associates, building the most cutting-edge facilities, utilizing the latest technologies, and ultimately producing the best products and services for our Aloe customers. ___________________________________________________
So for starters, I thought I would introduce myself to those of you who may not know me and are not aware of my role at Aloecorp. I am a 16-year Aloecorp veteran, so I guess you could say that I really understand the world of Aloe. I am the Office Manager at our corporate headquarters in Washington State, though many of you will remember me in my previous role as Sales Coordinator and my involvement in accounts receivable. I still remain responsible for overseeing our sales coordination efforts, or Customer Service, as some might like to call it. And, in addition to ensuring that things run smoothly at corporate headquarters and that we’re “buttoned up,” I also make certain that our customer orders go out in a timely fashion—and that the money owed to us is paid in a prompt manner as well. Meeting and exceeding customer needs often involve deadlines. Sometimes I feel like, um, Lois Lane? Some of you may remember her—Jimmy Olsen’s sidekick of Superman fame—and a crackerjack reporter who, well, had a major crush on Superman. Though not in love with Superman myself, I do have a love—or passion of sorts—for the renowned health benefits of Aloe, and for helping deliver those benefits to the many end users who get to experience Aloecorp’s Aloe first-hand in their finished goods products. Though I may not consider becoming a reporter in this lifetime, I do feel as if I live on the edge sometimes, meeting deadline after deadline, and ensuring that our customers receive their products faster than the speed of lightening, minus the kryptonite, of course! I plan to submit future ALOE TODAY articles to share in more detail Aloecorp’s Customer Service efforts, and to also share with you some up-close-and-personal experiences I routinely have of Aloecorp—and its wonderful customers! ___________________________________________________
Four months later, C.H. Erbslöh KG took over the distribution of Aloecorp’s Aloe in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (with its Swiss subsidiary Tensochema). This was the beginning of a deep dive into the Aloe business and the science behind Aloe. I really have to tell you that I was totally astonished at how scientifically challenging selling Aloe could be. I was overwhelmed with the numbers of studies that deal with Aloe vera, both for oral as well as topical applications. In the meantime, I myself became an avid user of ACTIValoe™, drinking it almost every day. All of these facts convinced me that the growing, harvesting, processing and selling of Aloe vera raw material should not be suitably treated as merely a commodity business. Being in contact with the Aloecorp staff on a regular basis, I have always had the impression that Aloecorp really strives to bring the best of Aloe to the consumer by using science, thus making the company a perfect partner with C.H.Erbslöh KG. C.H.Erbslöh KG, founded in 1876 by Mr. Carl Hugo Erbslöh I., is still family owned and now led by his great grandson, Mr. Carl Hugo IV. Located in Krefeld, Germany, directly on the Rhine River, we focus on distributing specialty chemicals and high quality raw materials. We strive to be the competent partner and solution provider to our customers. Since the founding of our company, we have always considered ourselves an important link between the producers of raw materials and the Industry. Our history bears witness to the fact that creativity and the courage to think openly and responsibly have enabled us to achieve the extraordinary performance levels which make us a reliable partner in business. I assume that all over the world, you have different kinds of customers. One kind is price driven while the other is quality driven. It is particularly the latter category with whom we are looking to work. We do not strive to be the cheapest; we want to provide the best material. If we meet customers using Aloe, especially in the private label business, I am always astounded by the low price many of them pay for Aloe. Can this really be high quality raw material? Is it really possible to deliver all the health benefits of Aloe at a totally low price? I doubt it. With a growing consumer interest in Aloe vera, there will be more and more companies striving to get a piece of the cake. If the price-driven competitors get more and more market share, the consumers become disappointed and lose faith in Aloe. If we do not take care, we also lose credibility as Aloe sellers. It is our absolute duty to fight for the honor of Aloe as a remarkable plant with a lot of health benefits. But how can we do that? This is to my mind the most challenging task today, according to my experience in the field in Germany. But I assume all of you face, more or less, the same difficulties. First of all, let us remember what differentiates ACTIValoe™ from the other Aloe raw materials: ACTIValoe™ is the only product to guarantee biological activity I am not talking about polysaccharides, freeze or spray drying, aloin filtration or preservatives. These are the subjects our competition talks about because they are not able to speak about activity. A lot of them now claim to have products with a high (sometimes absurdly high) polysaccharide content. Unfortunately they are sometimes backed up by so-called independent analysis testing anyone’s Aloe with inappropriate methods. If we visit customers and they talk to us about polysaccharide content, it is because they want the activity of Aloe preserved in the final product. The same applies to the aloin filtration and to freeze drying being more gentle to the product than spray drying. And finally, there are some people who do not trust in any processing, since they believe everything destroys the activity. What can we tell them? The answer is: “We know!” We know about the activity of our raw material. We know, because it is tested. It is not only tested during the development process, it is tested for every batch. When we sell ACTIValoe™, we definitely know it is active! This is what we have to talk about. In this way, selling, buying and processing Aloe raw material becomes a reliable fact. Something to prove by validated scientific methods! I know it is not easy to reach the point with our customers to mention all these facts. You really have to gain their confidence first. But very often, at the first contact, I am asked: “Why should I use your Aloe?” The first and best answer that comes to my mind is simply to say: “We can guarantee the biological activity!” In most cases, this opens the door for further discussion. I am quite aware that after convincing your customers about the key points there are still enough items around which to navigate, such as taste, pulp or no pulp, color, etc., especially when you try to replace another Aloe brand already used in an existing product. But keep in mind that for new developments, all of these questions play a minor role. Once we have convinced our customers, we must enable them to position their products on the market with an activity-based marketing plan to fight the “cheap” competition. This can only be done in a regulated environment like the EU, by supporting our customers with reliable scientific facts. Since we do not have direct access to the public or to consumers, we must do it via our finished goods manufacturing customers. If we can support our customers as much as possible in this way, and if we enable them to speak about activity being the most important thing, and not color, taste or pulp, then we have been able to support the reputation of Aloe vera as a remarkable health care plant. I really do believe that Aloecorp is the right partner to perform that task. They provide us with a raw material that enables us to speak about activity. We can ask them for scientific support, and they readily provide us with many studies explicitly carried out with Aloecorp’s raw material. About Dr. Werner Steinforth: Dr. Steinforth joined C.H.Erbslöh KG in August 2001 and is responsible for technical consulting, market development and sales for the cosmetic, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and detergents division in the southern part of Germany. After finishing his chemistry studies he performed a doctoral thesis in the field of Bioinorganic Chemistry at the University of Münster/Westfalen. He began his career as a pharmaceutical representative, before working for a small French company in the field of laboratory chemicals. To learn more about C.H.Erbslöh KG visit
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Our Aloe gloves are a patented product. Its proprietary production process includes an application procedure for the aloe coating. From the beginning, we’ve used Aloecorp’s ACTIValoe™ in our coating and have been extremely satisfied with the results. The Aloe gloves are sold mainly in the healthcare industry and are primarily used in hospitals and dental clinics. The response from the medical community has been overwhelming and sales for the Aloe glove continues to grow steadily. As many of you in the Aloe industry know, Aloe has many topical applications. The most well known is its use after a sunburn. In addition, Aloe is known for its moisturizing benefits. Therefore, it was a welcomed feature to be included with our disposable gloves. Healthcare workers use a great deal of disposable gloves throughout their workday. Every patient that they see will require the use of at least one pair of gloves. Regular latex gloves can cause enormous stress to the quality of the wearers’ skin. Many healthcare workers experience dry, chapped skin and require repeated lotion applications throughout or after their workday. However, by wearing the Aloe gloves, they are now able to receive much-needed nourishment for their skin directly from the gloves themselves. Aloe is like no other moisturizer and, most importantly, is a natural way to correct damaged skin. The gloves have become so popular that we have expanded from coating only our latex gloves with Aloe to coating Aloe on nitrile gloves, vinyl gloves, surgeons’ gloves, and household gloves. We have, in addition, licensed other manufacturers to produce Aloe gloves. It has been a pleasurable experience to work with Aloe—and Aloecorp—and to be able to provide Aloe’s many benefits to the healthcare community. We have learned much about Aloe from this endeavor. We now appreciate even more this popular botanical ingredient and its many helpful applications. We are certain that our customers—and their hands—also greatly appreciate the benefits of Aloe! Note: Cynthia Liu is Director of Marketing for Shen Wei (USA) Inc. For further information, visit www.shenweiusa.com. ___________________________________________________
Heidy Charur has been selected as Aloecorp’s Star of the Quarter. She has worked in Aloecorp’s Mexico facility as Project Administrator/Cash Management for nearly three years. She was chosen for this honor by her teammates in Mexico who appreciate Heidy’s tireless efforts and dedication.
Heidy said, “I really love working at Aloecorp, and have a great relationship with so many employees, particularly with Adriana, Juanita and Karen, with whom I work very closely on a daily basis. I enjoy working with numbers and calculations, and appreciate that there is never a dull moment at my desk. My tasks and priorities regularly shift, and I am often spontaneously called upon to provide support whenever and wherever it is needed.” Heidy added that she really has fun at her job, and enjoys the interaction with so many wonderful coworkers. When she is not working, Heidy keeps busy as a wife, and mother of six-year old Paola and one-and-a-half year old Nabila. She is a native of Mexico, hailing from the town of Xicotencatl, Tamps where here parents still reside. Many employees interact with Heidy every day, and I’m sure they would all agree with Evan’s assessment that things would just not run as smoothly without Heidy’s talents and efforts, and that they would be “lost” without her. Evan sums this thought up pretty well: “Heidy is simply one of the greatest employees with whom I’ve ever had the pleasure of working!” Aloecorp’s Gonzales, Mexico operation includes the company’s processing and manufacturing facilities, and a renovated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that is unparalled in the industry. ___________________________________________________ ACTIValoeTM
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