| Blackmores | |
| Type: | Subsidiary |
| Industry: | Health supplement |
| Founded: | 1938 |
| Founder: | Maurice Blackmore |
| Hq Location City: | Sydney |
| Hq Location Country: | Australia |
| Revenue: | $650 million |
| Revenue Year: | 2021/22 |
| Profit: | $57 million |
| Profit Year: | 2021/22 |
| Num Employees: | 1,200 |
| Num Employees Year: | June 2022 |
Blackmores Limited is an Australian health supplements company founded in 1938 by naturopath Maurice Blackmore (1906–1977), when Blackmore opened the first health food shop in Australia in Brisbane.[1] [2] It manufactures an extensive range of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements, sold in 17 markets[3] across the Asia Pacific region.
In May 1985 it was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. In 2017, Blackmores was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame.[4]
In April 2023, Kirin launched a takeover bid for Blackmores.[5] On August 9, it was announced that the purchase had been completed.[6]