Harlingen, Texas: Where it all Begins

Just before ending its 1800 mile journey from the mountains of Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico, the Rio Grande River cuts through south Texas, channeling its course through one of the most fertile land areas anywhere in the world: the lower Rio Grande Valley. The town of Harlingen, Texas, sits in the Valley. This is where Forever Living Products' Aloe Vera is grown, receives loving care and is harvested.

FLP's Aloe Plantations cover hundreds of acres of rich, fertile soil, and nurture Aloe Vera plants through various stages of cultivation, from initial planting through all phases of growth. Mature plants ready for harvest are plentiful enough to supply FLP's current needs many times over.

A crop of this size is important as it ensures enough Aloe Vera to accommodate increased demands in the future as well as all existing needs. Also, it permits FLP to maintain strict quality control and guarantee both distributors and retail customers the highest quality Aloe Vera on the market.

In 1980, FLP purchased its first Aloe Vera fields. In each year since then, the Company has expanded Aloe Vera grown. In 1981, FLP bought "Aloe Vera of America, Inc." and two franchises for Aloe Vera stabilization technique to ensure that the functions of Aloe Vera can be maintained during manufacturing process.

Today FLP is the largest grower, manufacturer and distributor of Aloe Vera in the world, with plantations in the United States, Mexico and Dominican Republic. By owning our own plantations we control the high standards of an organic growing environment, free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

FLP owns its Aloe Vera plantations to ensure the supply. FLP's Aloe is the best among its kind. It is known as Aloe Barbadensis. The first phase is to transplant a "pup" delicately from an Aloe stalk to the soil.

FLP owns its Aloe Vera plantations to ensure the supply.

FLP's Aloe is the best among its kind. It is known as Aloe Barbadensis.

The first phase is to transplant a "pup" delicately from an Aloe stalk to the soil.