Founded in 1968 by Elwood Richard, NOW Foods’ values and mission are very much aligned with those of its
main customers, the independent health food retailer. Although the
company, founded in 1968 by Elwood Richard, has grown to become one of
the industry’s largest manufacturers, NOW is still owned and run by the
Richard family. They ensure the company fulfills its original mission:
to provide value in products and services that empower people to lead
healthier lives.
Elwood Richard’s core belief that high-quality health products should
not be a luxury available only to the wealthy still shapes the
company’s policies today. People often ask how NOW can produce quality
products at such reasonable prices, and the answer is surprisingly
simple: commitment. GMP certified since 2000, every phase of the
manufacturing process, from the purchase and delivery of raw materials,
to the packaging and shipping of products, follows strict procedures
overseen by an educated, experienced team of Quality Control &
Quality Assurance experts. NOW’s modern, 250,000-sq ft facility, one of
the industry’s most admired, houses six fully-functional laboratories
running the most current and advanced testing equipment. Thorough
testing and meticulous quality assurance ensures that NOW products are
screened for contaminants, labeled accurately and of the highest
possible quality.
NOW’s dedication to the customers who have made their success
possible is illustrated by the company’s stellar customer service and
enduring commitment to the health food channel.
