We’re committed to sourcing high-quality products in line with our responsible sourcing standards. Our efforts directly support Vital Proteins^® Collagen Peptides source transparency and safety, driving positive change across our supply chain. That’s why we’re spearheading a collaboration with our direct suppliers of collagen to ensure their business practices are aligned with that goal.

Our Collagen Peptides are manufactured in a facility that is both NSF and SQF Certified, ensuring that we meet Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards. All our canisters, capsules bottles, and stick pack film are BPA- and BPS-free. This helps us minimize your exposure to chemicals that may be harmful.

Cattle are not raised for collagen purposes. Instead, we repurpose animal byproducts, like skins and hides, into valuable supplemental products, helping to reduce waste in the meat industry. Our collagen peptides are sourced from this upcycling process.

Vital Proteins^® bovine collagen comes from cattle that have been raised predominately on outdoor pastures with access to fresh grass, air, and water. Another term for the lifestyle enjoyed by these cows is, “grass-fed and pasture-raised.” There may be times when farmers may need to move cattle inside for the welfare of the animals, but the foundation of their care is based outdoors. Because their diet may diversify while indoors, we cannot guarantee our Collagen Peptides are sourced from cattle who have been 100% grass-fed.

As an important initial step to reduce our plastic footprint, Vital Proteins^®, aimed to be 100% scoopless by the end of 2024. For context, this small action will remove more than 25 million plastic scoops out of circulation this year alone amounting to 250K+ pounds annually. And this is just the start; our team is actively working to further reduce plastic usage in our packaging operations, the office environment, and more.

Our brand is only as powerful as our organizational culture is strong. We're committed to building a safe, diverse and inclusive community where being human is celebrated more than driving results. Our "Vital Values" guide how we approach our work and one another. We celebrate collaboration, progress over perfection, passion and the entrepreneurial spirit. Our Culture Committee continues to develop tools and programming, like cultural assessments, monthly wellness workshops, minority-led DEI programming and community outreach, to help us better connect to ourselves, one another, and a greater good. By investing in our people, we can be a better brand for our community.