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| FAQ: Tahitian Noni International |
| Q: What are the benefits of noni? |
A: The noni plant is very versatile. The fruit and leaves are known to have many traditional uses. When we talk about noni, we break it into three key areas of product development: the fruit, leaf and seed.
o Fruit – We use a fruit puree in the juice beverage, as well as noni extracts in other products. The fruit in concentrate form becomes an extract that is used in other products including facial care and skin care.
Medline.com and Pubmed.com have numerous peer review studies relating to the benefits of noni.
o Leaf – Used as a tea the leaf has great antioxidant benefits, in addition it aids the digestive system. The leaf also can be processed into an extract that we call noni leaf serum which is a soothing gel used for topical applications.
o Seed – Tahitian Noni International has received a patent for the process of extracting the oil from the noni seeds which is used as a moisturizer for our facial care products. We also sell the seed oil as a separate product, which features linoleic acid which has been proven to be a powerful ally in skin hydration and health.
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| Q: What are the economic, political, and social impacts of noni harvesting on the Tahitian people? |
A: Tahitian Noni International has been presented the “Corporation with Social Responsibility” Award from the government and people of French Polynesia for its positive economic and social impact on the country “for it’s outstanding partnership with our country in the creation of new jobs, economic and manufacturing infrastructure and for the development of programs that have led to improved quality of life for a growing number of our people”
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| Q: What is Tahitian Noni International’s relationship with Dr. Ralph Heinicke? |
A: Dr. Heinicke did essential research that helped us understand the properties of the noni fruit. He continues to be a consultant for Tahitian Noni International and provides his exclusive endorsement for TAHITIAN NONI® Products.
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| Q: Have any of your Independent Product Consultants been disciplined for failing to adhere to accepted guidelines? Are you prepared to do so in the future? |
A: We adhere to the Direct Selling Association’s guidelines and do not tolerate an Independent Product Consultants failure to comply with our company’s policies and procedures.
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| Q: What is noni? |
A: Noni (Morinda citrifolia) is a small greenish white tropical fruit about the size of a potato, high in antioxidants, and is primarily found in the South Pacific. For centuries, the noni fruit has been an anti-oxidant rich resource considered to have healthful benefits by generations of Tahitians.
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| Q: What controls do you have in place to ensure that the soil, water and air are protected in the course of growing and harvesting the noni fruit? |
A: Our process does not use any machinery or materials that would be a threat to the natural environment. We do not allow chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to be used on the noni tree.
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| Q: Does TAHITIAN NONI™ Juice contain added sugars? |
A: All natural juices have natural fructose which is a sugar. We do not add any additional sugars to the juice.
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| Q: Given that Tahitian Noni International’s noni fruit is harvested in Tahiti, how does TNI ensure that the fruit is quality-controlled? |
A: Tahitian Noni International has a quality control system for the harvesting and the processing of the fruit. These guidelines include specific size and ripeness of the fruit used in its juices and testing by analytical labs. The puree is processed in Tahiti, sealed in chilled large containers, and shipped to our American Fork Utah Manufacturing Plant for bottling.
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| Q: What is TAHITIAN NONI® Juice? |
A: In the early 1990s, food scientist John Wadsworth was introduced to noni, a fruit high in antioxidants and rich in a history of helping people. He later traveled to Tahiti and other islands in French Polynesia to further his research and determine the availability of the fruit for commerce throughout the rest of the world. Tahitian Noni International was the first company to bring the health benefits of the noni plant to the world outside of Tahiti. John partnered with Stephen Story, both food scientists, and spent two years formulating TAHITIAN NONI® Juice.
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| Q: Why do some noni distributors claim that the juice can prevent and/or relieve certain ailments? |
A: TNI has strict guidelines on how its products can be presented and described, and we absolutely prohibit any misrepresentation of the product. We have a compliance department that reviews and monitors distributors claims to ensure that they comply with our policies. Distributors who are found making false claims are disciplined and if they continue we will terminate them.
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| Q: How is noni fruit harvested? |
A: The fruit is hand picked as it ripens. Because of the favorable climate of the South Pacific, the noni tree bears fruit year round. Tahitian Noni International has specific guidelines about the size and ripeness of the fruit, and those that harvest the fruit must first be certified by Tahitian Noni International.
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| Q: What are Tahitian Noni International’s current sales figures? |
A: Tahitian Noni International’s annual sales in 2005 exceeded $500 million worth of products worldwide.
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| Q: How is Tahitian Noni International different from other companies selling noni? |
A: Tahitian Noni International was the first to introduce the benefits of noni to the world.
Tahitian Noni International has the largest noni research facility and is dedicated to pioneering new, innovative applications for the noni plant. Tahitian Noni International has patents issued and patents pending relating to the noni plant.
Unlike many competing products, the original TAHITIAN NONI® Juice is made from noni fruit puree, not dried or powdered noni. And it contains no chemical preservatives, sugars, or thickeners.
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| Q: Why is the noni fruit from Tahiti any better than a noni grown in Hawaii, for instance? |
A: The islands of French Polynesia have nutrient-rich soils that have been home to wild grown noni for centuries. On more populated islands, noni plants have been raised for the sake of development and are now being re-cultivated in noni farms.
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| Q: How does Tahitian Noni International differentiate from other direct selling companies, such as Amway? |
A: Our company is unique. Our products are founded upon the rich history, tradition and culture of Tahiti, with the common component in noni. We cannot think of any other company that has incorporated such an admired traditional culture like that of the Islands of French Polynesia.
All of Tahitian Noni International’s Independent Product Consultants worldwide are required to operate in accordance with the Direct Selling Association (DSA) Guidelines for Ethical Business Practice. The guidelines provide individuals and organizations involved in direct selling with generally accepted principles of conduct.
Network marketing is a fun, flexible and financially rewarding business opportunity. Tahitian Noni International annually sells more than $500 million worth of products worldwide. Success is based on one’s own initiative, dedication, sales ability, and the strength of Tahitian Noni International products, not on anything else. Network marketing is about people and products. Our Independent Product Consultants love the Tahitian Noni International products that they sell.
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| Q: What evidence do you have that the growing popularity of noni fruit is sustainable? Or is this just another fad? |
A: People have derived benefits from the noni plant for thousands of years. Tahitian Noni International is dedicated to pioneering new, innovative applications for the noni plant.
It is impossible to know the future with certainty. However, the acceptance and popularity of the noni plant and the various ways it can be used and consumed continues to grow dynamically. This kind of market growth and acceptance over time indicates that noni-based products are still in the early stages of growth.
Also noni is now a rapidly growing industry and we are discovering new and exciting applications for noni almost everyday. Tahitian Noni International has been in the noni business for nearly 10 years with continual growth and applications accelerating, we do not believe that this is a short term fad.
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| Q: How do you control the claims of your Independent Product Consultants? |
A: Tahitian Noni International has strict guidelines and controls to ensure that its Independent Product Consultants are well educated about the product and are prohibited from making any representations about the product that have not been approved by the company. Tahitian Noni International takes every appropriate action (including termination of sales agreements and legal action) if it finds evidence that an Independent Product Consultant is not in compliance.
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| Q: What are TNI’s key scientific studies supporting noni health benefits? |
A: We have numerous patents pending that deal with scientific studies. Additional scientific studies can be researched on Medline.com and Pubmed.com and NoniResearch.org.
Tahitian Noni International is a research-driven company dedicated to pioneering new, innovative applications for the noni plant.
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| Q: How are your harvesters certified? |
A: Pickers are required to participate in the Tahitian Noni training program. Harvesters educate Tahitian pickers on when and how to properly pick the fruit as well as how to ship it to our facility in Tahiti for processing. Pickers must pass ongoing inspections.
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| Q: What is the future strategy of the concept of the Lifestyle Center? |
A: Our objective is to have a Lifestyle Center that is fully functional in all of our principal markets around the globe. TNI will be opening small Product Centers in the smaller cities that are less populated. Our ultimate objective is that everyone around the world can have access to Tahitian Noni products.
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| FAQ: HIRO™ Beverages |
| Q: What is HIRO™? |
A: HIRO™ is a new line of healthier beverages from Tahitian Noni International that combines the power of noni with other health-promoting supplements; the HIRO™ line features three varieties: Energy, Mobility and Vitality. It is the first line of noni-based beverages that comes ready-to-drink in a can and is developed for anyone who wants additional benefits along with noni. The flavor of the HIRO™ line is a blend of exotic fruit flavors. The line is lightly carbonated and does not contain any added sugars.
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| Q: Where does the name originate? |
A: Hiro was one of the most significant gods of French Polynesian lore. Many call him the father of the Polynesians. He was born on the sacred island of Raiatea and prided himself on doing things other men could not. He was a giant of a man; the biggest of his day. He garnered fame for his mighty canoe Pahi which is attributed for splitting the island of Huahine in two by a channel. He acquired more knowledge than anyone else on the islands. He formed rocks from sand to protect the islands and made fire by friction. His descendants became nobility.
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| Q: What are the benefits of HIRO™? |
A: Each drink from the HIRO™ beverage line offers a variety of benefits, for instance HIRO™ Energy offers immediate energy and enhanced performance, and provides a healthier alternative than the crash and burn of sugary energy drinks and sodas. HIRO™ Vitality is packed with vitamins and minerals offering powerful immune support. HIRO™ Mobility lubricates joints and helps support healthy cartilage.
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| Q: What are the ingredients? |
A: HIRO™ Energy contains: noni, guarana, B vitamins, taurine
HIRO™ Vitality contains: noni, vitamins, minerals, a whole-food blend and ginseng
HIRO™ Mobility contains noni, glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM
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| Q: How many cans of HIRO™ can you drink in one day? |
A: HIRO™ Energy – if you need energy, up to 3 cans per day
HIRO™ Mobility – if you need joint support, up to 3 cans per day
HIRO™ Vitality – if you need immune support, up to 4 cans per day
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| Q: What does HIRO™ taste like? |
A: A blend of exotic tropical fruit flavors
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| Q: What is the natural sugar content? |
A: Each of the HIRO™ drinks contains only 1 gram of sugar.
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| Q: Is Sucralose in the HIRO™ beverage line? Is it safe? |
A: Sucralose is recognized as safe and has been approved for use in 80 countries and by the FDA, The European Union’s Scientific Committee on Food, and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Group on Food Additives. The American Diabetes Association recommends sucralose as a non-caloric sweetener for diabetics. Sucralose does not cause cavities.
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| Q: How is HIRO™ Energy different from the other energy drinks that are saturating the market? |
A: HIRO™ Energy is the first energy beverage to combine noni with guarana, B vitamins, and taurine. HIRO™ Energy offers immediate energy, enhanced performance, and provides a healthier alternative to the crash and burn effect of sugary energy drinks and sodas.
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| Q: Does HIRO™ Energy provide that immediate boost of energy that other energy drinks provide? |
A: HIRO™ Energy offers immediate energy and enhanced performance, and provides a healthier alternative to the crash and burn of sugary energy drinks and sodas.
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| Q: Energy drinks are under much scrutiny, why introduce this line? |
A: We focused on creating a healthier energy beverage that does not contain any added sugars and has numerous beneficial ingredients such as B-vitamins. The HIRO™ line encompasses more then just HIRO™ Energy. This line addresses several functional needs. For those that are looking for immune support, we have HIRO™ Vitality, and for those that are looking for over all joint health, we have HIRO™ Mobility.
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| Q: How much caffeine is in HIRO™ Energy? |
A: The amount of naturally occurring caffeine from guarana is approximately equal to the amount in one cup of coffee or two cans of cola.
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| Q: Does it have the same crash-and-burn effect that other energy drinks create? |
A: HIRO™ Energy offers immediate energy and enhanced performance, and provides a healthier alternative to the crash and burn of sugary energy drinks and sodas.
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| Q: What is unique about HIRO™ Mobility? Couldn’t consumers just take a vitamin? |
A: HIRO™ Mobility is the only product that combines three well-know joint-support ingredients along with noni in a ready to drink form.
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| Q: Is HIRO™ Mobility an anti-inflammatory? |
A: HIRO™ Mobility combines the powerful ingredients of noni with glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM, all known to support joint health. TNI and its Independent Product Consultants do not make any medical claims in regards to its products. TNI has strict guidelines on how its products can be presented and described, and we absolutely prohibit any misrepresentation of the product.
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| Q: What does HIRO™ Vitality do? |
A: HIRO™ Vitality contains vitamins and minerals essential to supporting a healthy immune system. It also has noni, powerful antioxidants, a whole food blend, and ginseng.
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| Q: Can I drink HIRO™ Vitality if I feel a cold coming on? |
A: HIRO™ Vitality is full of vitamins and minerals, powerful, antioxidants and whole foods designed to support your immune systems proper function. If you need extra immune support, you can drink up to four cans of HIRO™ Vitality per day.
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| Q: Why does HIRO™ Energy have a warning label? |
A: HIRO™ Energy contains guarana, B-vitamins, and Taurine which are at levels above the daily recommended allowances for children. This product was formulated with adults in mind.
We also recommend pregnant women always consult their physician when consuming vitamins or other supplements.
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| Q: Why does HIRO™ Vitality have a warning label? |
A: HIRO™ Vitality contains ginseng. This product was formulated with adults in mind.
We recommend pregnant women always consult their physician when consuming vitamins or other supplements.
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| Q: At what age is it ok for children to drink HIRO™? |
A: HIRO™ contains ingredients that have been formulated with adults in mind. We also recommend pregnant women always consult their physician when consuming vitamins or other supplements.
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| Q: How will the product be sold? Individually? 6-pack? |
A: HIRO™ products can be purchased as single cans from our Tahitian Noni Lifestyle centers or in 24 pack increments. Tahitian Noni® products may be ordered from a Tahitian Noni Independent Product Consultant, by catalog, by visiting www.TahitianNoni.com, or by calling 1-877-4ShopTN.
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| FAQ: Tahiti Trim® Plan 40® |
| Q: How does noni help with weight loss? |
A: While noni is a key element in Tahiti Trim® Plan 40® supplements, the inclusion of noni fruit is primarily for the healthful benefits and phytonutritients it provides for women over 40.
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| Q: What is the origin of Plan 40? How did the program come about? |
A: Arlene Olsen, wife of Tahitian Noni International president Kelly Olsen, turned 40 and realized that not only was her body changing, but she was gaining weight as well—and nothing was working to take the weight off. With her inspiration and extensive research into how a woman’s body changes after 40, TNI began researching and developing a weight management program that would take into account the hormone fluctuations faced by women 40 years or older and include essential elements that specifically help to address the issues of these women.
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| Q: Why is Plan 40 important? |
A: Tahiti Trim® Plan 40® is the first health and weight management program designed to meet the specific needs of women over 40. As a woman enters her 40s, physical, hormonal, and emotional changes can have an effect on her weight and overall health. Plan 40 helps bring a woman’s body back into balance and provides the nutrients essential for her body so she can lose weight and live healthy. The Plan 40 program addresses the issues of cravings, plateaus, and maintenance enabling mid-aged women to find lifelong health and successful weight management.
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| Q: Why is Plan 40 targeted to women over 40? |
A: As women reach the age of 40, their bodies and hormone levels begin to change and the ability to lose weight is difficult. Women over 40 have unique needs that aren’t addressed by most weight management programs. Plan 40 is specifically designed to meet these changing needs and help women lose weight or maintain their desired weight. Additionally, Plan 40 addresses cravings, weight loss plateaus, weight maintenance, and many of the other issues that accompany pre-menopause.
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| Q: Is Plan 40 a medically approved diet plan? |
A: Plan 40 is a nutritionally approved diet plan.
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| Q: Is Plan 40 done in conjunction with physicians? |
A: Anyone intending to lose more than three pounds a week should consult their physician.
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| Q: What does the diet regimen consist of? |
A: Tahiti Trim® Plan 40®, an ongoing weight management program, breaks each month into two phases. The first phase of each month is called the Cleanse Phase, conducted from day 1-3 of the month, in which women detoxify the body, jump-start weight loss, break past weight-loss plateaus, and enhance nutrient absorption. Immediately following the three-day Cleanse Phase each month, a woman enters the second phase, which is either the Trim Phase for weight loss or the Maintenance Phase for weight control, depending on whether she is trying to lose or maintain weight. Once the month is over and the second phase is completed, the cycle begins again.
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| Q: Describe the maintenance phase: How do you maintain the goal weight once it is achieved? |
A: The Maintenance Phase begins when you’ve reached your weight-loss goal, and is aimed at helping fight against regaining weight. You continue to cleanse for three days each month and follow the eating and strengthening guidelines included in the Program Card. The main difference between the Trim and Maintenance Phases is the addition of one more grain/starch serving to the meal plan when on maintenance.
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| Q: Is the progesterone cream a medical product? |
A: The USP progesterone cream in Plan 40 is a safe and natural topical cream which comes from soy (plants) and is molecularly identical to progesterone produced by a woman’s own body. It is accessible without a doctor’s prescription however; people should always work with their physicians in regards to their health.
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| Q: Other than the progesterone cream, what does Plan 40 offer that other diet programs don’t offer? |
A: Plan 40 is a complete lifestyle designed specifically for the needs of women over 40. From everyday nutrition to strategic cleansing each month, Plan 40 addresses the issues of cravings, plateaus, and maintenance through a comprehensive program based on natural elements. Plus, Plan 40 is the only program that offers the healthful benefits of the noni fruit.
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| Q: What does the cleansing beverage do? How does it work? |
A: The Cleanse Beverage is an all-natural blend of orange, grape, pineapple, pear, apple, cranberry, and guava juices. Combined with TAHITIAN NONI® Juice, the Cleanse Beverage not only gives you a jump-start on weight loss but it also provides your body with essential vitamins and minerals. The blend of natural fruit juices was specifically formulated to help rid the body of toxins and wastes that hinder your health and slow weight loss.
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| Q: What is in the supplements that suppress the appetite? |
A: Plan 40’s Appetite Suppressant contains a blend of natural ingredients and noni extract, resulting in a safe, healthy way to give you the extra support needed to control your cravings. The Appetite Suppressant features Chromium, Garcinia and L-Carnitine.
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| Q: What are the benefits of Plan 40 compared to other supplemental weight-loss plans? |
A: Plan 40 was developed specifically to meet the needs of women age 40 and older who characteristically experience hormonal fluctuation and its accompanying symptoms, which frequently include weight gain. Additionally, only Plan 40 offers the benefits of the noni fruit.
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| Q: Will males see results if they use Plan 40? |
A: Though men have lost weight on Plan 40, it was designed specifically to address the hormone imbalance that happens to women as they reach and pass age 40. These hormonal changes do not apply to men in the same age group.
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| FAQ: Tahitian Noni™ Companion Animal™ |
| Q: What are Equine-Certified Independent Product Consultants? |
A: Because horsemen have a unique lexicon, our Independent Product Consultants are encouraged to take a 3-day course to learn how to speak and approach horsemen so that they can properly sell the benefits of TAHITIAN NONI™ Equine Essentials™.
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| FAQ: Tahitian Noni Café ™ |
| Q: Why is noni important to your menu? |
A: We want all of our customers to enjoy paradise within a healthy body. Our company was the first to discover and share the health benefits of the noni plant, which is an antioxidant-rich resource proven to boost the immune system and aid digestion.
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| Q: Will everything at the Tahitian Noni Cafés™ be noni-based? |
A: Our talented chefs are always exploring creative ways of infusing our menu items with the amazing noni plant.
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| Q: Will Tahitian Noni Cafés™ offer food, as well as beverages? |
A: In addition to our proprietary TAHITIAN NONI® Juice and TAHITIAN NONI™ Noni Leaf Tea, Tahitian Noni Cafés™ also offer a variety of breakfast items, an array of delicious sandwiches and salads, personal pizzas, rice bowls, and even some light and healthy Tahitian treats. And we’re especially proud of our selection of blended tea drinks.
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| Q: What is the price range of the menu offerings? |
A: Typically, pricing will range from $2 to $4 for beverages and $3 to $7 for entrees.
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| Q: What will Tahitian Noni Cafés™ look like? |
A: The word “Tahiti” conjures thoughts of balmy beaches, azure waters, and sunny ocean breezes. Like the welcoming embrace of the native people, Tahitian Noni Cafés™ beckon us to escape the cares of the work-a-day world, and enter the realm of Polynesian paradise. From your very first visit to the restaurant, you’ll experience the color pallet of south-sea islands. Ocean blue, sandy yellow, and jungle green accentuate a backdrop of deep, volcanic soil tones. Colorfully illuminated lanterns suspended from trellised canopies bring to mind evening dining on a secluded lanai overlooking the palm-lined coast.
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| Q: What was your inspiration for the café look and feel? |
A: We turned to the beauty of the tropics and focused on its peaceful surroundings.
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| Q: Will there be anything native to Tahiti in the Cafes? |
A: Natural materials like coconut shell, banana leaf, rattan, bamboo, and a variety of exotic woods provide elements representative of native flora. Lush, tropical plants add life to each café.
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| Q: Who will be your target consumer? |
A: We feel that the range of menu selections will appeal to anyone looking for a healthy meal or healthy refreshment.
We also have a unique audience—our Tahitian Noni International distributors. We want to make sure we offer them a relaxing environment in which to treat their guests to a healthy lunch and a sample of our products, and to showcase our innovative company.
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| Q: Where will Tahitian Noni Cafés™ open? |
A: In 2005 we opened seven cafes throughout the world: Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Nagoya, Japan; Provo, Atlanta, and Dallas in the U.S.; and Sao Paulo, Brazil. We plan on opening more cafes in the future and will keep our website updated with the new additions.
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| Q: Will Tahitian Noni Cafés™ impact the sales of your Independent Product Consultants? |
A: Early reports from Japan suggest our cafés will positively impact Independent Product Consultants sales. Our first phase of cafés are built adjacent to sales offices, and represent a great environment to showcase our innovative company and its products.
The cafés offer single servings of our juice and tea, and do not compete with our Independent Product Consultants for sales of bottles of TAHITIAN NONI® Juice or boxes of TAHITIAN NONI™ Noni Leaf Tea.
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