Founded by Elwood Richard in 1968, NOW has grown from a small, family operation, to a highly respected manufacturer of natural health products. Today, NOW manufactures and distributes over 1,500 dietary supplements, natural foods, sports nutrition, and personal care products. NOW’s state of the art manufacturing facility has been GMP certified since 2000, and its quality testing labs are among the best in the industry. The company has over 1500 employees and its products are sold in more than 60 countries. The company remains family owned and committed to its original mission: to provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.
In 1971, Pharmavite pioneered the VMS category by creating quality supplements backed by science that offer consumers meaningful solutions to support their personal health and fill key nutrient gaps.
Our sole purpose then and now is to bring the gift of health to life, by helping people achieve a healthier way of living. This purpose is our passion and priority.
Driven by our purpose, Pharmavite has become an industry leader whose growing portfolio of brands including Nature Made®, MegaFood®, Nurish by Nature Made®, EQUELLE® and Uqora are trusted by consumers and healthcare professionals alike. Our legacy of making products rooted in quality and science is even more relevant today, as consumers are more focused than ever before on proactively supporting their health and wellness through efficacious products from trusted brands.
As an industry leader, Pharmavite is dedicated to exploring the future of VMS by combining innovation and science to meet consumers’ evolving needs, working with partners to discover new phytonutrients, identifying new delivery formats, and focusing on women’s health.
Based in California, Pharmavite is a subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Nature’s Way® is one of the most recognized and trusted manufacturers of dietary supplements and vitamins. A pioneer in herbal supplements, the Nature’s Way brand is known for its expansive offerings of whole herbs, standardized extracts, vitamins & minerals, and homeopathic remedies. Beyond herbal supplements, Nature’s Way manufactures trusted brands such as Alive! ® multi-vitamins, Fortify probiotics, Umcka® Cold Care, and Sambucus. Our brands are sold through retail partners in the grocery, drug, mass, health food store, eCommerce and other channels, and we are proud to be growing rapidly.
Employees at Nature’s Way have a passion for building trustworthy brands that help improve the health and wellness of others. This is our mission and it forms the basis of everything we do. Whether developing science-based formulas, utilizing top-quality ingredients, or diligently adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Nature’s Way is known for its unwavering commitment to quality and efficacy. That’s why consumers know that if it’s Nature’s Way, they can “Trust the Leaf®.”