Barlean's

Barlean's

Manufactures organic oils and dietary supplements

Overview

Barlean's Organic Oils makes premium organic dietary supplements and functional foods, centering on flax oil and expanding to omega-3s from fish and algae, greens, vitamins, and other organic products. Its flax oil is produced by a cold-press method in GMP-certified facilities with proprietary processes to preserve purity and potency, and its Seriously Delicious emulsified oils improve taste and absorption. The company sets itself apart with a long family heritage, a commitment to freshness (replacing store shelves every six months), and a wide range of natural products that use emulsified blends to minimize fishy flavors. Its goal is to provide high-quality, natural supplements that support health and wellness while operating responsibly and using profits to fund outreach programs.

About Barlean's

Simplify's Rating
Why Barlean's is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Healthcare

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Ferndale, Washington

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Updated June 2025 contact details confirm active operations at Ferndale headquarters.
  • New-arrivals Mood Drops broaden revenue beyond legacy flax and fish oils.
  • Vegan softgels and mood formulas target higher-margin wellness buyers in 2025-2026.

What critics are saying

  • California filed a March 13, 2026 Prop 65 lead notice on Barlean's Greens.
  • That notice can force label changes, retailer scrutiny, and lawsuits within months.
  • Large supplement brands commoditize omega-3s; Barlean's premium taste moat erodes if distribution weakens.

What makes Barlean's unique

  • Barlean's proprietary seed-to-bottle processing still anchors its premium omega-3 positioning.
  • The May 2025 vegan softgels expand its specialty format moat beyond liquid oils.
  • Its March 2026 Expo West presence signals staying power in natural-products retail.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

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