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. It manufactures an extensive range of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements, sold in 17 markets 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.

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In April 2023, Kirin launched a takeover bid for Blackmores.

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Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame - 2017 Inductee digital story - Blackmores

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Companies based in Brisbane

Companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange

Food and drink companies established in 1938

Nutritional supplement companies of Australia

Australian companies established in 1938

Announced mergers and acquisitions

Kirin Group

Australian subsidiaries of foreign companies