USANA’s Historic Timeline

USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritional supplements, healthy weight-management products, and personal-care products, which are marketed by independent Associates in 18 international markets.

Since its inception in 1992, USANA has achieved many milestones, received several prestigious awards, and earned recognition from a host of industry experts. The following highlights these milestones in USANA?s history of excellence:

1992

• Dr. Myron Wentz founds USANA with a vision of a world free of pain, suffering, and disease

1995

• New corporate headquarters open in Salt Lake City, Utah, complete with labs and manufacturing facilities 

1996

• Canada market opens in February, marking USANA's first steps as an international company
• Listed on the NASDAQ National Market System

1997

• Caribbean market opens
• Voted 'Distributor Choice' Best Company in Network Marketing Today & The MLM Insider magazine

1998

• USANA surpasses $100 million in annual sales
• February: Australia market opens
• March: New Zealand market opens
• November: United Kingdom market opens

1999

• June: Netherlands market opens
• November: Hong Kong market opens

2000

• October: Japan market opens
• USANA unveils new Sensé skin care line

2001

• Dr. Wentz creates the Sanoviv Medical Institute, an oasis of health that takes his vision to the next level
• Launches HealthPak 100 (US/CA-NFR)

2002

• USANA celebrates 10 years
• From 1992 to 2002, USANA produced $800 million in sales and opened 10 new markets
• Children’s Hunger Fund partnership begins to help serve children in need
• Third best-performing stock on Marketwatch.com
• U.S. patents awarded for Olivol—The Heart of the Olive
• USANA-sponsored U.S. and Canada speedskaters compete in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games
• October: Taiwan market opens

2003

• Dave Wentz appointed president of USANA Health Sciences
• 12 million Essentials™ sold worldwide
• More than $200 million in annual sales
• Listed on Russell 200 Index
• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award given to Dr. Wentz in Utah’s retail and distribution category
• Launched USANA's healthy weight-management program
• Korea market opens
• Singapore market opens

2004

• USANA unveils revolutionary Sensé self-preserving formulas
• Listed on S&P Small Cap 600 Index
• Ranked No. 9 on Business Week’s 100 Hot Growth Company list
• USANA purchases media production company USANA Studios (formerly FMG Productions)
• March: México market opens

2005

• Sensé self-preserving line highlighted in Prevention, Shape, and Self magazines
• The Wentz Medical Centre and Laboratory, founded by Dr. Wentz, opens in Gaba, Uganda
• Ranked No. 2 on Business week’s 100 Hot Growth Company list
• Launches RESET Kit Program

2006

• Top 20 company on Forbes' 200 Best Small Companies list for third straight year
• One of the 'Best Companies to Work For' in Utah Business magazine for two years
• $200 million paid in Associate commissions since company inception
• Surpasses $350 million in annual sales
• Success from Home magazine dedicates entire issue to USANA
• 39 athletes from USANA-sponsored teams compete in the Torino Winter Games
• USANA named official health supplement supplier for Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
• Teamed up with premiere athletes of Sony Ericsson WTA Tour
• Launches Oatmeal Raisin Bar (U.S. and CA)
• Launches Hepasil (U.S.)
• Launches New TenX? Antioxidant Blast at 2006 International Convention
• Launches Hepa Plus (CA)

2007

• January: Malaysia market opens
• U.S. patent awarded for Sensé self-preserving formulas
• NSF International certifies USANA manufacturing practices and select products
• Founder Dr. Myron Wentz receives Albert Einstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Life Sciences
• More than $4 million donated to Children’s Hunger Fund to date
• Voted 'Distributor Choice' Best Company for ninth year in Network Marketing Today and The MLM Insider magazine
• USANA expands research partnership with renowned Linus Pauling Institute
• Earned Utah Best of State Awards recognized for Best Dietary Supplements for fourth year (new record) and first-time winner for Personal-Care Products
• Million Dollar Club grows to more than 80 Associates
• USANA Green advanced environmental initiative led by corporate employees is launched
• USANA President Dave Wentz rings the NASDAQ closing bell
• NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements (4th edition) continues to give USANA products its highest rating
• USANA receives GMP Registration and Dietary Supplement Certification through NSF International
• Visionex® receives approval of ConsumerLab.com
• USANA products meet requirements of Informed-Choice & HFL
• USANA's 15th Anniversary Convention draws a record number of attendees
• USANA President, Dave Wentz, elected vice chairman of Direct Selling Association for a second term
• Named one of Utah’s 'Best Companies to Work For' by Utah Business magazine
• Launches MyHealthPak at 2007 International Convention (US, CA-NFR, UK-NFR, NL-NFR)

2008

• Utah 'Best of State' Dietary Supplements for record fifth year
• Utah 'Best of State' Personal-Care Products for second year
• Utah 'Best of State' Overall in Merchandising & Consumer Services
• Launches Chocolate Whey Nutrimeal as a regular product item
• Voted 'Distributor Choice' Best Company for 10th year in Network Marketing Today and The MLM Insider magazine
• USANA becomes a founding member of The Climate Registry
• Six USANA products receive NSF International’s Certified for Sport Certification
• USANA launches Rev3 Energy® Drinks at 2008 International Convention
• USANA launches innovative Matching Bonus at 2008 International Convention
• President Dave Wentz elected chairman of Direct Selling Association
• Executive Vice President Gil Fuller receives Utah CFO of the Year award
• USANA's BiOmega™ Fish Oil Supplement approved by ConsumerLab.com
• Unveiled Million Dollar Club Walk of Fame
• Announced plans to open in the Philippines at International Convention
• Honored by Utah Council for worksite health promotion
• USANA products listed on Informed-Sport website
• Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Art Center opens at North Central College; USANA founder donates $10 million to project
• USANA named a Top Revenue Growth Company by MountainWest Capital Network
• USANA board member Ron Poelman named Outstanding Director by Utah Business
• USANA General Counsel James Bramble receives ACC Corporate Counsel Leadership award

2009

• January: Philippines market opens
• NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements (consumer edition) continues to give USANA products highest rating, including its first Editor’s Choice Award
• USANA's CoQuinone® 30 receives approval by ConsumerLab.com
• Million Dollar Club grows to more than 130 Associates
• USANA named 'One of the Best Places to Work' by Outside Magazine
• In June, USANA receives 'Best Live Event for the 2008 International Convention' at the American Business Awards (ABA) in New York City
• USANA surpasses $3 billion in sales since inception
• USANA featured in June issue of Inc. magazine
• Dave Wentz named one of America’s most powerful CEOs 40 and under by Forbes.com
• Granted membership to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)
• Received Utah Best of State Awards for best personal-care products (Sensé Beautiful Science®), best nutrition beverage (Rev3 Energy®), and best nutrition products (MyHealthPak™)
• Launches Rev3 Energy® in Canada
• Results of clinical study involving USANA products conducted at University of Colorado Denver (UCD) published in August 2009 edition of Obesity and Weight Management        
• Rev3 Energy® featured in Direct Selling News, Life & Style, and Star magazines
• Won Telly Award for Nutritionals You Can Trust video
• Won Communicator Award for What’s Up USANA? blog
• Launches USANA® Probiotic  product
• Launches Vitamin D product
• USANA named a Top Revenue Growth Company by MountainWest Capital Network
• Wins 2009 OMNI Award for USANA.com redesign
• Announces partnership with Wasatch Powder Bird Guides
• Becomes Official Supplement Provider of the Utah Grizzlies
• Launches formulation upgrade for Essentials?, MyHealthPak?, and HealthPak? at 2009 International Convention
• Launches MyHealthPak™ Super Pills—Proflavanol® 180, CoQuinone® 100, and Visionex® DS at 2009 International Convention
• Launches Pure Rest product at 2009 International Convention
• Launches new BDS and eApprentice training program at 2009 International Convention
• Launches Essentials Green product

2010

• Announced partnership with Kathy Kaehler
• Wins two 2009 OMNI Awards for eApprentice
• Becomes Official Supplement Provider of AFT Bournemouth
• What’s UP, USANA? blog named finalist in Min's Best of the Web Awards
• Wins Nutrition Business Journal’s 2009 Scientific Achievement Award
• Named as finalist in 2010 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service
• Recognized by Outside Magazine for second consecutive year as 'One of America’s Best Places to Work'
• Wins three Utah Best of State Awards
  • Best Employer
  • Best Dietary Supplements
  • Best Health/Nutrition Beverage
• Launches Sensé Blanc Balance at Asia-Pacific Convention for Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand markets
• Launches USANA Calming Tea product at Asia-Pacific Convention for Hong Kong and Taiwan markets
• Announces its intention to open in China at Asia-Pacific Convention
• Wins three 2010 Communicator Awards
  • Social Media
  • Corporate Media
  • Corporate Magazine, Overall Design
• USANA is Honored with Stevie Award for Best Live Event for its 2009 International Convention at the 2010 American Business Awards
• General Manager for USANA Australia and New Zealand, Gill Stapelton, appointed to the Direct Selling Association of Australia (DSAA) Board of Directors.
• USANA and TOSH collaborate on new vitamin studies on vitamin D and C
• USANA is recognized with a 2010 West Valley City Clean and Beautiful Award as a result of USANA's water-wise landscaping and xeriscaping
• USANA wins two Australian Business Awards for Product Excellence (USANA® Essentials™) and Best eBusiness (BDS/eApprentice)
• USANA acquires BabyCare Ltd., a direct selling company in China
• USANA unveils innovative Nutritional Hybrid Technology at 2010 International Convention with Proflavanol® C100 and Hepasil DTX™
• USANA unveils Health & Freedom Solution DVD at the 2010 International Convention
• USANA unveils new Digestion/Detox product category including the new USANA® Digestive Enzyme Supplement and Fibergy® Plus at the 2010 International Convention
• USANA unveils new Follow-Up program at the 2010 International Convention
• USANA unveils new eCard program at the 2010 International Convention
• USANA unveils new business center activation 200/400 at the 2010 International Convention
• USANA unveils new simplified PaceSetter program with Premier Platinum/PaceSetter and Annual Platinum/PaceSetter programs
• USANA launches Integrated Sales Program (ISP)
• USANA LifeMasters goes digital
• USANA Manager of Social Media Content, Tim Haran, honored by PR News as a Digital Communicator of the Year
• What’s Up, USANA? named a Best Blog finalist in the Platinum PR Awards and Digital PR Awards
• USANA participates in the Direct Selling Association’s Code of Ethics program
• USANA unveils new online Health & Freedom Solution
• USANA becomes the Official Health Supplement Supplier to the Visa Women’s Ski Jumping Team
• The Million Dollar Club surpasses 140 members
• USANA releases new seasonal product: Booster C 600™ in the U.S. market
• Ranked No. 1 Best Company in Network Marketing for 2010 by MLM Insider Online
• Ranked No. 1 Best Nutritional Company in Network Marketing for 2010 by MLM Insider Online
• Ranked No. 5 Best Weight Loss Company in Network Marketing for 2010 by MLM Insider

2011

• USANA begins trading stock on the NYSE
• USANA extends sponsorship of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to include six new brand Ambassadors
• USANA rated No. 1 Overall Merchant for Customer Satisfaction and No. 1 Merchant in Direct Sales Based on Customer Satisfaction by ConsumerLab.com
• The Healthy Home Book hits The New York Times Best Sellers List
• ConsumerLab.com study confirms USANA's CoQuinone product label claim
• The Healthy Home book hits five best seller lists
• The Healthy Home proceeds are donated to Children’s Hunger Fund
• USANA announces realignment of executive team and appointment of new executive officers
• USANA announces plans to expand operations to Thailand
• Dr. Myron Wentz awarded honorary doctor of science degree
• USANA earns ConsumerLab.com certification for USANA® Essentials™
• USANA and WTA Launch 'Ace Out Hunger' program
• USANA wins seven Communicator Awards
  • Marketing Effectiveness, International Convention (Gold)
  • Interactive Multi-Media, Health & Freedom Solution (Silver)
  • Business Website, What’s Up USANA? (Silver)
  • Corporate Magazine (Silver)
  • Special Edition Magazine (Silver)
  • Print Advertising, Magazine Ad (Silver)
  • Print Advertising, Design (Silver)
  • Online Viral Video (Silver)
• USANA wins three Telly Awards
  • Non-Broadcast Production History Bio (Silver)
  • Internet/Online Video (Silver)
  • Internet/Online Video-Green/Eco Friendly (Bronze)
• USANA wins three Best of State awards
  • Best Dietary Supplements (7th win since 2003)
  • Best Personal Care Products/Cosmetics ? Sensé ? (4th win since 2007)
  • Best Health/Nutrition Beverage ? Rev3 Energy ? (3rd win since 2009)
• USANA wins the Stevie Award's People’s Choice Favorite New Media/Entertainment Product for the Health & Freedom Solution
• USANA receives Stevie Award Finalist Recognition in nine categories
  • Executive of the Year (Dave Wentz)
  • Management Team of the Year
  • Best Overall Company
  • Social Media Focus (International Convention)
  • Communications Professional of the Year (Tim Haran)
  • Customer Service Department of the Year
  • Best Support Department of the Year (Manufacturing)
  • Best Tradeshow or Convention
• USANA becomes an FDA-Registered Facility
• USANA's Dan Macuga wins a SAMY Award from Utah Business magazine
• USANA awarded the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement?
• USANA recognized by Outside magazine for the third consecutive year as one of America’s Best Places to Work
• USANA files for two new U.S. patents on Hepasil DTX™
• USANA becomes Official Supplement Provider for Roush Performance Road Racing Team
• USANA announces plans to expand operations into France and Belgium
• USANA becomes Official Partner of the US Ski Team, US Snowboarding, and US Freeskiing (USSA)
• USANA becomes sponsor to individual members of the Korean Speed Skating teams
• USANA breaks company record for most awards won in one year
  • USANA wins 45 awards in 2011
  • 15 national and international awards
  • More than double the awards won in 2010 and quadruple the number of awards won in 2009

2012

• USANA and US Speedskating Team extend partnership
• USANA Thailand opens the training rooms in the new office in Central Bangkok and opens enrollment for Distributors. (01/30/12)
• USANA Probiotic receives ConsumerLab.com certification
• USANA partners with HealthCorps to fight childhood obesity
• USANA unveils the USANA True Health Foundation
• USANA Thailand officially opens for business with the direct-selling license from the Thai government and certification by the Thailand FDA of several Sensé™ products as well as Proflavanol® 30, Active Calcium™, BiOmega™,  and Visionex® (03/19/12)
• USANA France and Belgium markets open for business (03/26/12)
• USANA Paris office opens its doors to the public (03/28/12)
• USANA PC status now available in six European markets: Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, and Ireland (4/13/12)
• Jen Groover joins USANA as a spokesperson
• USANA Procosa® receives ConsumerLab.com certification
• USANA earns four Best of State Medals for its products and science
  • Best Dietary Supplements
  • Best Nutrition Beverage
  • Best Health Products
  • Best Research and Development Department for a Utah Based Company
• USANA becomes official health supplement supplier of the Korean Men’s and Women’s National Handball Teams
• USANA presented with ten American Business Awards (06/21/12)
• USANA recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of America’s 'Best Places to Work' by Outside Magazine
• USANA joins French Direct Selling Association
• USANA unveils new corporate branding (08/21/12)
• USANA BiOmega™ gets Seal of Approval from ConsumerLab.com
• USANA Visionex®  gets Seal of Approval from ConsumerLab.com
• USANA launches MyHealthPak™ and the True Health Assessment globally
• USANA is named one of Utah’s ‘Best Companies to Work For’ By Utah Business magazine
• Fifth time USANA has made honorable list since 2002

2013

• USANA surpasses company record with more than 85 awards in 2012 (Shouldn't this be at the end of 2012?)
• Sloane Stephens named a USANA Brand Ambassador
• USANA releases new research on Vitamin D
• USANA voted ‘Best Company in Network Marketing’ by MLM Insider Online
  • 16th consecutive year
• USANA rated ‘No. 1 Rated Brand in Direct Sales Based on Customer Satisfaction for 2013’ by ConsumerLab.com 2013 Survey
• USANA offers Kosher Certified Products
  • Launches Essentials™ Kosher (U.S./CA-NFR) 
• Austin Trout named a USANA Brand Ambassador
• USANA announces plans to expand operations to Colombia
• USANA honored with the Capital Magazine’s Outstanding Enterprise Award for best nutritional supplements
• USANA’s CoQuinone™ 100 gets seal of approval from consumerlab.com
• USANA releases prenatal product, BabyCare Prenatal Essentials
• USANA® Essentials™, BodyRox™, and Usanimals™ receive consumerlab.com’s Distinguished Seal of Approval
• USANA partners with Summer Olympic Games athletes Tyler McGill, Karina Bryant, and Crystal Manning
• USANA receives four Best of State honors for nutritional supplements, personal care, and energy products
  • To date, USANA has received 25 Best of State awards since 2003
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Nutrition Beverage
  • Personal Care Line
• USANA announces grand opening of operations in Colombia
• USANA named one of America’s "Best Places to Work" by Outside Magazine for fifth consecutive year
• USANA receives NutriSearch Gold Medal Achievement™ for the third time
• USANA unveils new and reformulated products during its 21st International Convention
  • Reformulated Nutrimeal™ product line
  • Three new Protein Snacks: Choco Chip, Peanutty Bliss, and Fudge Delite
  • Reformulated Probiotic
• USANA named first-ever Grand Stevie® Award Recipient for the True Health Assessment app at 2013 American Business Awards (SM) Ceremony
• Sochi hopefuls Sarah Hendrickson, Travis Jayner, and Meaghan Mikkelson named USANA Brand Ambassadors
• USANA to build state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in China
• USANA becomes member of U.K. Direct Selling Association
• Probiotic gets seal of approval from consumerlab.com
• USANA named one of Utah's "Best Companies To Work For" by Utah Business Magazine for the 6th time

2014

• USANA athletes receive 13 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze medals in the Sochi Winter Games
• Eugenie Bouchard, Madison Keys, Monica Puig, and Zhang Shuai join Sloane Stephens, Samantha Stosur, and Zheng Jie as USANA Brand Ambassadors
• Procosa® passes rigorous independent testing by consumerlab.com
• Thousands lose a grand total of 16,3685 pounds in just 12 weeks with USANA's RESET challenge
• BiOmega™ approved by consumerlab.com
• Chandler Harnish and Luke Marquardt join USANA as Brand Ambassadors
• USANA named Best of Best and collects five Utah Best of State medals for its world-class products and science
  • Merchandising and Customer Service
  • Innovative Science
  • Nutritional Supplements
  • Personal Care
  • Energy Products
  • Prestigious The Bes of State Statue (BOSS)
• USANA joins the Canadian Health Food Association, the largest trade organization in Canada
• New Vitamin D research: Supplementation Is the Best Way to Improve Vitamin D Levels
• Tyron Brackenridge and Terrell Maze join USANA as Brand Ambassadors
• Carli Lloyd joins USANA as Brand Ambassador
• Giants running back Rashad Jennings signs endorsement deal with USANA
• USANA named “Best Place to Work” in America for sixth consecutive year by Outside Magazine
• USANA recognized by Direct Selling Association for Ethical Business Practices
• USANA releases Berry Nutty™ Nutrition Bar
• USANA recognized as one of Utah’s "Best Companies to Work For" by Utah Business Magazine for seventh time

2015

• USANA Singapore R\receives CaseTrust accreditation from the Direct Selling Association of Singapore
• Utah Business Magazine names Amy Haran to Forty Under 40 list
• USANA’s COQ10 supplement proven pure by ConsumerLab.com
• ConsumerLab.com verifies purity of USANA’s Active Calcium™ and Vitamin D supplements
• USANA honored with Best of State Awards
  • Best Dietary Supplements
  • Best Health and Nutrition Products
  • Best Natural Energy Drink—Rev3 Energy®
  • Best Research and Development Department
  • Best Personal Care Products
  • Best of State Statue Overall of Merchandising and Consumer Services
• USANA announces plans to open in Indonesia market
• USANA announces partnership with two-time NBA All-Star and forward for the Miami Heat, Luol Deng
• USANA achieves Climate-Registered Status for their carbon footprint
• USANA True Health Foundation sends $50,000 for immediate food relief and medical supplies to victims of massive quake in Nepal
• USANA’s VP of field development Lori Truman named by Utah Business Magazine as one of 30 Women to Watch
• ConsumerLab.com certifies the quality of USANA’s Pure Rest™
• Canada DSA awards USANA’s True Health Assessment with the Industry Innovation Award
• USANA Colombia named sole Gold Medal Recipient for Colombian Products in the 2015 NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements for the Americas
• USANA Colombia awarded the 2015 NutriSearch Editor’s Choice Award
• USANA recognized as a participant in the 2015 DSA Code of Ethics Communication Initiative
• USANA reports record net sales of $233.2 million; 41 percent increase in EPS for second quarter 2015
• USANA board of directors appoints Dave Wentz and Kevin Guest as Co-Chief Executive Officers
• USANA partners with English football team AFC Bournemouth
• USANA named to the Utah Business Fast 50 List for 2015
• USANA employees and Associates along with Dr. Oz, celebrities, and world-class athletes assemble 150,000 meals and raise $160,000 for the USANA True Health Foundation
• New president named to the USANA True Health Foundation
• Aces for Humanity raised $25,000 toward the USANA True Health Foundation
• USANA reports net sales of $233.3 million; 31 percent increase in EPS for third quarter 2015
• USANA® Probiotic certified pure by ConsumerLab.com
• USANA officially opens for business in Indonesia
• Alex Deibold, Brittany Bowe, and Ivanie Blondin team up with USANA as Brand Ambassadors
• USANA® Essentials™, Usanimals™, BabyCare Prenatal Essentials, and Body Rox™ receive “Stamp of Approval” from ConsumerLab.com
• USANA True Health Foundation donates more than 1 million U.S. dollars to those less fortunate in 2015
• USANA’s Visionex® receives “Seal of Approval” from ConsumerLab.com, the 10th product for 2015

• 2016

• USANA named one of seven of the nation’s Best Places to Work for in the Direct Selling Industry by Direct Selling News
• USANA reports net sales of $232.6 million for fourth quarter 2015
• Kristina Mladenovic and Alizé Cornet join Team USANA as Brand Ambassadors
• USANA announces appointment of D. Richard Williams to the board of directors
• USANA hires three new scientists, investing in the growth of its premier research and development team
• USANA named the 2016 Top Rated Direct Selling Brand in ConsumberLab.com’s survey of vitamin and supplement users for the third time
• USANA receives recognition by Direct Selling News as the 21^st largest direct selling company in the world on the DSN Global 100 listing
• USANA  receives recognition by Direct Selling News as number 12 on the Top 50 Direct Selling Companies in North America list
• USANA partners with top Colombian soccer clubs Atlético Nacional S. A., América de Cali S. A., and JaguaresFútbol Club S. A.
• USANA China subsidiary, BabyCare Ltd., receives approval for eight additional direct selling licenses in Mainland China
• USANA joins the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy initiative in support of microbiome science research
• USANA launches MySmart™ foods line
• USANA receives five Best of State medals as well as the coveted Best of State Statue—the BOSS®
  • Personal Care
  • Beverage
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Research and Development
  • Employer
• USANA receives ConsumerLab.com’s seal of approval for Procosa 
• The USANA True Health Foundations receives the Vision for Tomorrow award in the philanthropy category at the 2016 Direct Selling Association annual meeting
• USANA named to the Top 20 list of direct selling companies by the DSA at the 2016 Direct Selling Association annual meeting
• USANA announces that over 70 Team USANA athletes will participate in the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil
• USANA recognized in the 2016 Direct Selling Association's (DSA) Code of Ethics communication initiative for the seventh consecutive year
• USANA included in Utah Business Magazine’s Fast 50 List for the ninth time
• USANA names Rob Sinnott, PhD, as chief scientific officer
• USANA launches its U.S patent-pending USANA InCelligence Technology™
  • CellSentials™
  • Proglucamune™
  • Hepasil DTX™
  • Procosa^®
• USANA Brand Ambassador Monica Puig captures historic Gold in Brazil, leads Team USANA to six medals in Brazil