OUR STORY

1965
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Flora Began Its North American Operations In Burnaby, British Columbia

Flora Health is currently owned by natural health visionary Thomas Greither. Originally, Thomas ran a natural foods store in Burlington, Vermont, and it was his dream to produce and provide consumers with the finest health products available.

In its early stages, Flora served primarily as a centre for distributing and marketing European herbal remedies. At that time, alternative health products were virtually unknown in Canada. As interest grew, Flora began manufacturing natural bulk laxatives and its own line of herbal therapeutic teas. These teas were the first of their kind to be prepared in Canada and their popularity soon blossomed.

1986
PIONEER

Improving Manufacturing Techniques

Flora resumed its role as a pioneer when it produced the first truly cold-pressed, unrefined oils for medicinal use or food preparation. A unique manufacturing method eliminates any light or oxygen and allows the enzymes in the seed matter to be processed at body temperature and the essential fatty acids to remain active.

1988
EXPANSION

Flora Health Comes To The United States

Flora expanded into the U.S., opening a manufacturing facility in Lynden, Washington. The company also acquired several acres of farmland in order to grow its own organic herbs. All stages of production are done in-house in Burnaby and Lynden, from selecting and lab testing all raw materials to herb extraction, encapsulation and final packaging.

1992
FLAGSHIP PRODUCTS

Introducing Flora's Groundbreaking Products

In cooperation with Elaine Alexander, the company began preparing and distributing the remarkable herbal formula known as Flor•Essence®. Its popular effect in exerting a positive influence on a host of chronic conditions has rapidly spread throughout the health community and is revered by people everywhere for its life-rejuvenating benefits. Flora also launched a foundational line of health products under the Udo’s Choice® label including the first age-specific probiotics and vegetarian DHA.

TODAY
INNOVATION

Flora Continues To Grow In All Major Markets

Flora continues its innovation in product development and environmentally friendly manufacturing practices. Flora has been honoured with numerous awards and continually strives to remain a leader in the field of natural health by remaining committed to its mandate of offering only supreme quality formulas.

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