Howard B. Schiffer

Biographical Information
"He founded Vitamin Angels in 1994. Often called the “humanitarian arm” of the natural products industry, Vitamin Angels has distributed more than one hundred million vitamins and other supplements (wholesale value over $14 million), in the past three years alone, to people in need in 40 countries around the world.

"In 2003, Howard was honored with the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance’s, DSEA Hero Award for his work in “making a difference in the lives of so many children throughout our country and around the world.”

"In 2005, Howard was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Newport Summit by Nutrition Business Journal for “creating Vitamin Angel Alliance as a force to bring better health and nutrition to millions of children and adults in need around the world.” He was honored with Golden Temple and Peace Cereal’s Socially Responsible Business Award for “upholding the highest in human ideals and business practices.” In September 2005, NNFA West awarded Howard their Outstanding Achievement Award for his ongoing efforts to improve the lives of millions of children around the world through basic nutrition. In 2006, he received the Global Humanitarian Award from Vivekanand Ashram. "Howard is the author of three books, and is a frequent speaker at workshops and seminars around the country. He lives with his wife and three children in Santa Barbara, California."