Look for our New Co-op Brand of Supplements!

By Elaine Warren, Supplement and Body Care Stocker

Open Harvest's private label brand of supplements soon will arrive on our shelves. A variety of products will target the most popular items customers purchase.

"With our own label, we eliminate the manufacturer's national marketing costs and deliver products at a lower cost to our customers," said Melissa Dowty, Supplements and Body Care Department Manager. Naturally, Melissa and Assistant Department Manager Matt Irvin prioritized quality of the products first and foremost.

"After two years of researching other coops' experiences with private labels and different manufacturers across the U.S.," said Melissa, "we selected a supplier with more than 30 years of private label experience, a facility registered with the FDA for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, a commitment to using recycled packaging, and membership in the Natural Products Association and the Organic Trade Association."

"We are excited to bring Open Harvest private label items to our store," said Matt. "They feature superior quality, extensive testing of ingredients, and full disclosure of ingredients and allergens on the labels. And the manufacture even requires third-party testing to assure the purity and potency of each product."

The Open Harvest private label products will be displayed on an end cap at the front of the store when they arrive. This will let customers become familiar with the label and the various supplements offered. After the initial display period, they will be integrated with other brands on our shelves.

Melissa and Matt remind customers that they can try the Open Harvest brand without worry because of the reputation of the manufacturer, the extensive testing of products, and Open Harvest's money-back guarantee (with receipt). Open Harvest members will save even more when they use their Vitamin Cards.