Total Omega Vegan Swirl Voted Best EFA in Better Nutrition magazine's annual "Best of Supplements Awards 2009"

This is the 2nd consecutive year an Omega Swirl has won the esteemed award by Better Nutrition, which is voted by a panel of experts, including naturopaths, medical doctors, and experts in the supplement industry.

Barlean's Named Manufacturer of the Year

Barlean's Named #1 Rated Health Food Store Brand by ConsumerLab.com

Barlean's has been named the #1 Rated Health Food Store Brand for Consumer Satisfaction© by the 2008 ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin and Supplement Users. Out of six thousand dietary supplement users surveyed, Barlean's had the highest customer satisfaction ratings of all health food store brands considered, with 90.8% of its customers highly satisfied with the brand. The online survey took into account many components including availability, effectiveness, benefits relative to cost (value) and ingredient quality.

Omega Swirls Judged Gold Medal Winner as #1 Omega-3 Nutrition Oil in America

Barlean's was selected as the winning product line in the "Omega-3 Nutrition Oils" category for retail and foodservice. The Strawberry/banana flavored Omega Swirl Flax, Lemon Zest Omega Swirl Fish and Pomegranate/blueberry Total Omega Vegan were all judged superior. The triple-blind judging was conducted by a panel of Chef Masters of Taste. The Chef du Jury famed Maitre du Gout -Jesse Sartain said, "We commend the culinary commitment of the Barlean's staff for the excellence and innovation of their product line. We applaud them."

Barlean's gets highly reputable 'Ashley Koff Approved' stamp

Registered dietician Ashley Koff proudly announces that Barlean's is Ashley Koff Approved (AKA). The unbiased stamp of approval for health and nutrition is unlike other such "seals of approval," this one cannot be purchased but only earned. The AKA stamp confirms that Koff reviewed and approved it as a better quality and healthier choice. The AKA criteria affirms the product does not contain any nutrition blunders, its marketing message is truthful and it fits into a nutrition plan for optimal health.

Omega Swirl Named "Best New Product" in Better Nutrition magazine's "Best of Supplements Awards 2008

Better Nutrition, the country's leading independent health food store magazine, has chosen Omega Swirl as one of their Best of Supplements Award winner for 2008. To select the winning products, Better Nutrition conducted extensive interviews with a panel of experts, including naturopaths, medical doctors, and experts in the supplement industry.

Omega Swirl voted #1 Best Product of the Year by Vitamin Retailer magazine

The editorial team at Vitamin Retailer combed through all of the products launched in 2008 and came up with a list of those they considered to be the most notable. They also surveyed retailers to learn about their experiences with these products, and with all the feedback in hand, narrowed it down to a top 10 list of this year's best new products. Barlean's Omega Swirl came in at number one!

Barlean's Wins 2008 Natural Choice Award

WholeFoods magazine has awarded Barlean's with the coveted Natural Choice Award for excellence in manufacturing the freshest and best selling flaxseed oil nationwide.
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Barlean's Sweeps 2008 Vity Awards

Vitamin Retailer magazine awarded Barlean's six coveted Vity Awards:

• 1st Place, EFAs: Barlean's Lignan Flax Oil
• 1st Place, Green Food Supplement: Barlean's Greens
• 1st Place, Women's Health: Brevail
• 1st Place, Pet Health: Barlean's Flax for Animals
• Runner-up, Children's Health: Kid's Omega Burst
• Runner-up, Best Customer Service

Barlean's selected as one of America's 100 Eco-Friendly Companies

The Green Patriot Green 100 list is comprised of companies that are leading the way to a safer and more secure America with their dedication to sustainability and their understanding of the carbon-neutral imperative. They are also profitable and good corporate citizens.