GloryBee took flight out of the garage of Dick and Pat Turanski in 1975. Firmly founded in Christian values, GloryBee aims to not only educate people about healthy living, but also provides quality natural ingredients for their consumers.
Apart from their vast inventory of over 3,000 products, GloryBee is also dedicated to the daunting task of solving the mystery of colony collapse with their Save the Bee campaign.
Launched in 2012, Save The Bee is dedicated to halting the decline in honeybee populations throughout the world. GloryBee firmly believes that time is of the essence, and that we must be diligent in our attempts to conserve the pollinators. The company donates 1% of their annual retail and select bulk sales to Save The Bee initiatives.
Devotion to natural products, community relations and environmentally conscious efforts have helped GloryBee establish themselves as a unique Oregon brand. While their strong religious identity sets them apart from other companies, their commitment to Save the Bee reflects an environmental awareness that appeals to many Oregonians.
We have seen many forward-thinking and rebellious companies flourish in this environment, and GloryBee is a fascinating anomaly in Oregon’s brand landscape. The company’s faith-based goals are a marked departure from the attitude of many other Oregon brands, but it does not seem to have hindered their success. This can be attributed to the qualities mentioned earlier, as well as the presentation of their religious values as an inspiration and not a conversion tactic.
