After 60 Years, Solgar Continues to Follow ‘The Golden Rules’

For more than 60 years, Solgar has been educating and providing consumers worldwide with premium–quality, innovative, science-based nutritional supplements that enhance overall wellness. Its enduring partnership with health food retailers is the cornerstone of its success. Solgar’s founding principles—innovation, quality and consistency—continue to guide the company.

Solgar was founded by two pharmacists in 1947, and a holistic physician who shared a vision of creating top-quality nutritional supplements that would promote optimal health. The first product under the hallmark gold label, Naturvite®, contained a plethora of natural ingredients such as parsley, watercress and alfalfa in place of inorganic fillers. It was packaged in light-resistant amber-glass bottles and introduced to the community.

After two of the founders decided to go their separate ways, Nat Colby, the remaining pharmacist, partnered with Allen Skolnick, a biochemist. They set standards for quality control that continue to remain unsurpassed in the industry today. Sixty years later, Rand Skolnick, Allen’s son, is at the helm and remains dedicated to ensuring that Solgar’s founding principles are never compromised.

Innovative Quality Formulations
Nat Colby and Allen Skolnick agreed from the beginning that for a product to wear the Solgar gold label, it had to follow three golden rules of formulation: it had to be efficacious, it had to be non-toxic and it couldn’t be a fad. Today, Solgar still follows those same golden rules. More than 60 years later, Solgar offers over 450 premium branded nutritional supplements, including multivitamins, minerals, botanicals and specialty formulas. Solgar products are exclusively distributed directly to natural food retailers in over 45 countries. Whenever possible, Solgar offers products specifically designed for consumers who prefer vegetarian (strictly non-animal sourced material) and/or Kosher certified formulas to meet individual health and lifestyle needs. Its strict standards require that it does not use unnecessary sugars, starches, salts and/or fillers.

Quality Manufacturing
Solgar products are exclusively manufactured in its state-of-the-art facilities and it is able to ensure premium quality throughout the entire process. Solgar’s manufacturing facility meets the strictest standards for machinery, procedures, quality control and environmentalism. Solgar has even received GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certificates from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), an authority of the Australian government known for the most stringent standards. These standards exceed those required by the supplement industry, but Solgar feels they are necessary to provide its customers with the highest quality products possible. In addition, Solgar supports the nutrition industry by being members of associations such as the Natural Products Association and American Herbal Products Association.

Quality Control
Solgar has high standards for quality and has a rigorous quality control system in place to test products at every stage, from raw material to the finished product. All materials coming into its facility are subject to stringent tests. Any materials that don’t meet the company’s standards are rejected and immediately sent back to its suppliers.

Quality Service
Every department at Solgar is dedicated to supporting its customers’ needs. Operating its own manufacturing facility and international/domestic distribution centers allows it to ensure fresh products and prompt delivery. The company also provides its retailers with the most current scientific information so they can best inform their customers—consumers. In addition, a toll-free phone number is printed on every label so retailers and consumers can reach Solgar’s team of nutritional experts with any technical questions.

Consistent Set of Principles Guide Future Vision
Solgar remains true to the principles that the company was built on—innovation, quality, and consistency—and will always be dedicated to ensuring that these principles are never compromised. Generations of families have trusted its products since 1947, and the company values that trust. It will continue to provide the finest quality, innovative, science-based nutritional supplements possible for generations to come.

Key Executives & Titles
• Rand Skolnick, president and CEO
• Mike Shuck, vice president of sales
• Dr. Richard Passwater, director of research & development
• Scott Feuer, vice president of manufacturing operations
• Dana Tarello, director of marketing
• Lisa Haskell, director of technical services
• Jaynita Patel, director of quality