Solgar is a premium manufacturer and distributor of nutritional supplements that has operated for over 75 years, establishing what it calls the “Gold Standard” in the vitamin industry. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Leonia, New Jersey, the company is now a core brand under the Nestlé Health Science umbrella following its acquisition from The Bountiful Company in 2021.

History and Ownership

Founding:
Established in Manhattan, New York, by pharmacists Nat Colby and Mike Goldfarb, along with holistic physician Carl Zoll.

First Product:
The brand launched with “Naturvite,” a powdered multivitamin.

Acquisitions:
Solgar was acquired by NBTY (later renamed The Bountiful Company) in 2005 for $115 million. In 2021, Nestlé acquired the brand as part of a $5.75 billion deal for The Bountiful Company’s core brands.

Manufacturing and Quality Standards

Solgar distinguishes itself by maintaining internal control over nearly every step of the production process, from raw material sourcing to final distribution.

In-House Production:
Unlike many competitors, Solgar manufactures its products in its own state-of-the-art facilities located in the USA.

Small Batch Focus:
The company crafts supplements in small batches to ensure freshness and high oversight.

Advanced Filtration:
Facilities utilize USP water purification systems and HEPA air filtration to prevent contamination.

The Gold Standard:
This internal charter includes avoiding artificial fillers, binders, or colors and using water-based coatings for tablets.

Product Philosophy and Sustainability

Amber Glass Bottles:
Solgar is iconic for its recyclable amber glass bottles. This choice is functional; the glass protects sensitive nutrients from light, heat, and moisture to prevent oxidation.

Dietary Inclusivity:
The product line includes more than 300 items, many of which are formulated to be non-GMO, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, Kosher, and Halal.

Clean Ingredients:
The brand aims to keep products free from common allergens such as sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, and soy.

Core Product Categories

Solgar offers a vast range of supplements tailored to various health needs and life stages:

Vitamins & Minerals:
Includes well-known items like Vitamin D3, Magnesium, and their specialized Gentle Iron (Iron Bisglycinate), designed for high absorption with minimal digestive upset.

Specialty Formulas:
Advanced blends like Solgar 7 for joint health, and the Full Spectrum Curcumin line for brain health and sleep support.

Targeted Health:
Solutions for beauty (hair, skin, and nails), heart health, digestive support, and prenatal nutrients].

Global Presence
Solgar exclusively distributes its products to specialized health food retailers and pharmacies in over 60 countries [1.11, 1.16, 1.30]. It maintains global distribution centers in locations including Pennsylvania, Nevada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, New Zealand, and Spain [1.3].