iHerb

Established in 1996 by Ray Faraee, iHerb is an online retailer that sells more than 30,000 natural products across 1,200 popular brands. Its headquarters is based in California, United States. The company delivers its products to people around the world with 16 languages, 86 currencies and 38 payment options. 

Moreover, its e-commerce platform has attracted over 11 million customers and more than 24 million authentic reviews. 

In the financial year 2021, iHerb achieved a turnover of € 979 millions and currently employs more than 4,000 people. 

It is noteworthy that the e-retailer was awarded the certificate “Great Place To Work” in 2021. 

Furthermore, the enterprise offers a variety of products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: snacks, oils, condiments, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: honey, tea, chocolate, etc. 
• Drinks: fruit juices and coconut water. 
• Personal care: makeup, body lotions, shampoo, etc. 
• Household: air fresheners, detergents, laundry soaps, etc. 
• Pet: food and supplements. 

Brands such as Country Life, Aura Cacia, Neocell, Ultamins, Nature’s Way, K-Beauty, Gerber, Muscletech, Vitables and many others are endorsed by the firm. Besides, iHerb also offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, organic, kosher, non-Gmo, cruelty-free and keto products as well. 

Moreover, the firm developed its own brands under the following names (non-exhaustive list):

• California Gold Nutrition: This brand consists of products such as vitamins, lactobif probiotics, omega-3 premium fish oil, etc. 
• Lake Avenue Nutrition: This brand consists of products such as magnesium complex, biotin, hydrolyzed collagen, etc. 
• Mild By Nature: This brand consists of products such as hand creams, shampoos, soaps, etc. 
• Radiant Seoul: This brand consists of products such as sheet masks, cleansing oils, moisture essence toner, etc. 

In addition, iHerb maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Fairtrade, Kosher, USDA Organic and many others. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates 9 climate- controlled fulfilment centres and partners with shipping companies such as UPS and DHL Express to conduct its deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, iHerb makes use of recyclable packaging instead of plastic in order to reduce its carbon footprint. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://mu.iherb.com/