Solgars History

  • 1947
    • Solgar is founded and introduces its first high potency natural multivitamin with minerals.
  • 1968
    • Solgar introduces sugar, salt, and starch-free supplements and strives to eliminate preservatives, artificial flavors and colors from formulas.
  • 1975
    • Formula VM-75® multivitamin with minerals – the first multivitamin with amino acid chelated minerals.
  • 1982
    • Solgar introduces a complete line of free-form amino acids.
  • 1989
    • Formula VM-2000® multivitamin with amino acids.
  • 1991
    • EarthSource® multivitamin with whole food concentrates and probiotics.
  • 1993
    • Solgar offers consumers selected products in vegetable capsules.
  • 1995
    • Solgar.com introduces nutritional information to the Internet. Solgar introduces Standardized Full Potency (SFP) Herbs – a full herbal selection to provide consumers with standardized active ingredients combined with the whole herb.
  • 1996
    • Omnium® multivitamin with a substantial phytonutrient blend.
  • 1997
    • Solgar introduces KOF-K Kosher products. Solgar was one of the first nutritional supplement companies to switch to aqueous-based coating for improved disintegration, dissolution, and absorption of nutrients.
  • 1999
    • Solgar introduces its first certified Non-GMO (Not Genetically Modified) soy product. Solgar sponsors launch of nutritionfocus.org as an informational resource for consumers.
  • 2001
    • Solgar launches Skin, Nails, & Hair Advanced MSM Formula.
  • 2002
    • Solgar introduces Vision Guard™ Formula and Vitamin E Vegetarian Softgels.
  • 2006
    • Solgar introduces Nutri-Nano™CoQ-10 3.1x Softgels bringing nanotechnology to the natural products industry.
  • 2007
    • Solgar introduces PM PhytoGen™ Complex and becomes the distributor of Caricol® Organic Papaya Fruit Puree.
  • 2008
    • Solgar introduces HFA Halal-certified products. Solgar introduces Folate (as Metafolin) 400 mcg and 800 mcg Tablets.
  • 2009
    • Solgar proudly introduces D3 5000 IU Vegetable Capsules and Acai Extract Brazilian Berry Softgels.