Article: San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co.: going to the source.(Supply Source)

For Barry Meltzer, president, San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co., Fremont, CA, his journey into the natural food world started with a palm reading. "In the 1960s, I went to a palm reader who said I should open a natural foods store because it was a perfect fit with my lifestyle," he said. "So I sought out the money and rented a store."

During his retail experience, Mr. Meltzer developed a knack for formulating herbal products. He also made some important connections in the herb world, forming friendships with people like Mark Blumenthal, who today is the executive director of the American Botanical Council, as well as Drake Sadler, the founder of Traditional ...

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