Our founder, Samuel Ryder (1858-1936) started a business in 1895 selling affordable seeds to the public so that they could grow their own food and enjoy the goodness of nature.In 1920, Samuel co-founded the herbal merchant business Heath & Heather Ltd, which was renamed Holland & Barrett in 1971. Our brand has retained its founding principles of growing organic and natural ingredients and adapted it to our modern world. Holland & Barrett have moved towards providing the public with easy and natural solutions to health and wellness – appreciating that not everyone has the time or space to grow their own food anymore!