WithinUs Natural Health Ranks on 2018 Startup 50

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Business and Maclean's today ranked withinUs Natural Health on the 2018 Startup 50 ranking of Canada's fastest-growing new companies.

The Burnaby-based provider of innovative and high-quality natural health products is the first company to offer premium select-grade marine collagen peptides to the North American market.

"We are deeply honoured to be on the Startup 50 ranking," says withinUs CEO Tami Nasu. "When we launched our first product, withinUs TruMarinetm Collagen, in the fall of 2013, we never imagined we'd be here in five years."

The company began with a small investment of $10,000, Nasu says, and has quickly grown into a multimillion-dollar enterprise, thanks to "the hard work and dedication of an amazing team."

"Our growth has been organic," Nasu adds. "Our initial production run was for friends and family, but sales quickly expanded by word of mouth."

Products such as withinUs TruMarinetm Collagen, TruOrganic Matchatm, ReHydrate + Collagentm, Matcha Misto + Collagentm and Coconut Creamer + Collagentm are designed as dietary supplements and offer anti-aging benefits, including healthy skin, hair, nails and joints.

"The difference between marine collagen peptides and other health products is that people actually feel the benefits," Nasu says. "Our customers are very knowledgeable about health and wellness and appreciate the high quality of our products. This positive feedback and loyalty from our customers and retailers has been instrumental for us to build great relationships and be part of a wonderful and supportive community."

What has been the secret to withinUs' success? The company earned its place as an industry leader by adhering to the basic principle of "Quality, Pure and Simpletm" during its research and development process. "We believe in providing 100% transparency while ensuring our products are sourced and produced in a sustainable and ethical manner," Nasu says.

To learn more about withinUs Natural Health, visit withinus.ca and follow @withinusnatural on Instagram. For more information on the Startup 50 ranking, go to CanadianBusiness.com or growth500.ca.

About the Startup 50
Ranking Canada's Top New Growth Companies by two-year revenue growth, the Startup 50 profiles the fastest-growing startups in the country. It is a companion list to the Growth 500 ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies, which has, for 30 years, been Canada's most respected and influential ranking of entrepreneurial achievement. Both the Startup 50 and Growth 500 are published in a special issue of Canadian Business published with Maclean's Magazine and at CanadianBusiness.com. For more information on the ranking visit Growth500.ca or CanadianBusiness.com.

About Canadian Business
Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving and most-trusted business publication in the country. It is the country's premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada's business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. Learn more at CanadianBusiness.com.

"The 2018 Startup 50 winners suggest the future of Canadian entrepreneurship is extremely bright. They have brought new offerings to market, created indelible brands and disrupted established business models ? all in an extremely short period of time," says Deborah Aarts, Startup 50 and Growth 500 program manager. "Any aspiring entrepreneur should look to their stories for inspiration."

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