1972
The Hughes family becomes the original herb encapsulators, starting with spicy capsicum/cayenne pepper.
1974
Quality Assurance Department officially opens, committing to guaranteed purity & potency as organizational cornerstone.
1978
IPO launches “NATR” onto the NASDAQ stock exchange, where it still trades today.
1979-1981
Distribution expands overseas, beginning across the South Pacific (Now available in more than 40 countries!)
1985
In-house manufacturing facility triples in size to meet growing demand & expanding product portfolio.
2015
The Hughes Center for Research & Innovation opens, featuring clinics and product study laboratories.
2023-24
Manufacturing facility converts to 100% powered by solar energy, and earns TRUE Zero-Waste Gold certification.
2025
We continue to redefine what’s possible in natural wellness by pioneering new herbal solutions for every aspect of your health. This year alone, we’ve tapped into Earth’s power to bring you groundbreaking supplements like Brain Edge. And there’s so much more to come!
