CLIF BAR
In 1990, Gary Erickson set off on a 175-mile bicycle ride with his buddy Jay. As usual, he packed six energy bars from the only energy bar brand on the market at the time. Halfway through the day, Gary realised he simply couldn't stomach another sticky, unappetising, hard-to-digest bar. Then and there, in a moment he now calls "the epiphany," the inspiration for the CLIF Bar™ was born.
Gary owned a bakery at the time and knew that good food could only come from using high-quality, nutritious ingredients. So the idea for a new kind of energy bar went from the drawing board to his mom's kitchen. Using whole ingredients like rolled oats, fruits and nuts, he created CLIF Bar an energy bar with an optimal blend of carbohydrates, protein and fiber that supply working muscles with the energy they need for extended periods of activity. Named after his father Clifford, who inspired Gary's love of the outdoors, CLIF Bar launched in 1992.
CLIF Bar was an instant hit with cyclists and climbers. Distribution began humbly in bike shops, outdoor stores and natural food markets, but as popularity grew among outdoor adventure seekers of all types CLIF Bar's retail outlets expanded to include grocery stores, convenience stores and other retail outlets in the U.S. and Canada. In response to the increased demand for healthy, great tasting sports nutrition for performance athletes, Clif Bar & Company also created CLIF SHOT® Energy Gel and CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™, a chewable source of carbohydrates for performance athletes.
Guided by Five Aspirations—Sustaining our Business, our Brands, our People, our Community and the Planet—the family- and employee-owned company is on a journey towards long-term sustainability. In support of this vision, Clif Bar's LEED Platinum certified headquarters in Emeryville, California is powered by solar energy and is moving towards "zero waste." Employees are encouraged to give back to the community by volunteering with grassroots organisations of their choice on company time. In addition to its sustainability and community initiatives, Clif Bar offers its employees numerous benefits to support a healthy work-life balance. Among the many amenities, Clif Bar provides employees with an onsite childcare, employee café and onsite gym with personal trainers and fitness classes.
Gary owned a bakery at the time and knew that good food could only come from using high-quality, nutritious ingredients. So the idea for a new kind of energy bar went from the drawing board to his mom's kitchen. Using whole ingredients like rolled oats, fruits and nuts, he created CLIF Bar an energy bar with an optimal blend of carbohydrates, protein and fiber that supply working muscles with the energy they need for extended periods of activity. Named after his father Clifford, who inspired Gary's love of the outdoors, CLIF Bar launched in 1992.
CLIF Bar was an instant hit with cyclists and climbers. Distribution began humbly in bike shops, outdoor stores and natural food markets, but as popularity grew among outdoor adventure seekers of all types CLIF Bar's retail outlets expanded to include grocery stores, convenience stores and other retail outlets in the U.S. and Canada. In response to the increased demand for healthy, great tasting sports nutrition for performance athletes, Clif Bar & Company also created CLIF SHOT® Energy Gel and CLIF SHOT® BLOKS™, a chewable source of carbohydrates for performance athletes.
Guided by Five Aspirations—Sustaining our Business, our Brands, our People, our Community and the Planet—the family- and employee-owned company is on a journey towards long-term sustainability. In support of this vision, Clif Bar's LEED Platinum certified headquarters in Emeryville, California is powered by solar energy and is moving towards "zero waste." Employees are encouraged to give back to the community by volunteering with grassroots organisations of their choice on company time. In addition to its sustainability and community initiatives, Clif Bar offers its employees numerous benefits to support a healthy work-life balance. Among the many amenities, Clif Bar provides employees with an onsite childcare, employee café and onsite gym with personal trainers and fitness classes.
A2Z of CLIF BAR
CLIF BAR Blok Energy Chews Black Cherry (On display in NUTRITION & BODYCARE » Energy Food/Drink)CLIF BAR Blok Energy Chews Mountain Berry (On display in NUTRITION & BODYCARE » Energy Food/Drink)
CLIF BAR Blok Energy Chews Strawberry (On display in NUTRITION & BODYCARE » Energy Food/Drink)
If you can't find the items you are looking for within our main site, you should be able to view the complete range from CLIF BAR by visiting their own website: (although please be aware that not all products may be available within the UK)
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