Our Mission
At Barlean's, we believe people can make a difference in the world through ordinary purchases. We’re on a mission to make premium natural supplements and functional foods that feed the mind and body and using our profits to support outreach programs for people in need, both locally and around the world. We source high quality ingredients and treat everyone along our supply chain with care and respect - from the farmers who grow our ingredients, to our retailers and employees, to the people who use our products.


Humble Beginnings
When he quit his job as a pipefitter and decided to become a full-time fisherman, Dave Barlean had no idea that he and his family would become manufacturers of some of America’s best-selling Omega-3 supplements.
It all started in the 1970s when Dave reconfigured a traditional canoe-style boat into a catamaran-style vessel and installed live fish tanks right onboard. His homemade innovation made it possible to separate endangered species from the commercial catch and, ultimately, revolutionized the reef netting industry. It also ensured that Dave’s customers always got the freshest fish possible.
Back at home, beloved matriarch Barb “Mom” Barlean, was busy raising four children and setting up a direct order system — an advanced telemarketing technique for the time — to deliver fresh salmon across the state within hours of being harvested.


Pathway to a better Life
The reason we get up in the morning
At Barlean’s we’re on a mission to create prosperity for people around the world in a variety of meaningful ways. Which is why a significant portion of our corporate profits go straight to helping those who are less fortunate. As a result, we have come to view our products in a new light. They have become more than nutritional supplements...they are now our primary vehicle for realizing our purpose of paving a Pathway to a Better Life for those most in need throughout the world.
partners we Support

Vitamin Angels
Vitamin Angels is a non-profit, non-governmental organization focused on bringing essential nutrition to children around the world.

Engedi Refuge
Engedi Refuge supports survivors of human trafficking by providing long-termhousing and a comprehensive restoration program.

Autism Hope Alliance
Autism Hope Alliance embodies hope for families facing the diagnosis of Autism through education, financial support and volunteerism.