Carlson Labs is a family-owned and operated company that produces and distributes vitamins and nutritional supplements. Founded in 1965 by Susan and John Carlson in their Chicago apartment, the company initially offered a single vitamin E product. Inspired by the health benefits Susan's father experienced from natural-source vitamin E, they aimed to share these benefits with others. Today, Carlson Labs offers over 300 products, including vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, and supplements for kids. The company helped launch the omega-3 market in North America in the early 1980s by importing high-quality fish oils from Norway. They also introduced the first liquid vitamin D drops.
Carlson Labs is currently led by Susan Carlson's daughters, Carilyn (Carlson) Anderson, who is the President, and Kirsten Cecchin, the Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Relations. The company is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Carlson Labs emphasizes providing pure, quality nutritional supplements and is committed to sustainability. They are 100% plastic neutral, offsetting their plastic use by investing in certified plastic removal projects in global waterways, and their products are fully recyclable. Carlson Labs has a strong market presence and a long-standing reputation in the wellness industry. The company's revenue is estimated at $27 million, with approximately 140 employees.
