Clif Bar
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Read our full verification: Is Clif Bar Made in USA?Est. 1992
Clif Bar has been manufacturing products in Twin Falls, ID since 1992. We carry 5 verified American-made Clif Bar products.
Born on a Bike Ride
Clif Bar was founded in 1992 by Gary Erickson during a 175-mile bike ride when he realized the energy bars he'd brought were awful. He spent the next year in his mother's kitchen developing a better-tasting alternative using organic oats as the base ingredient.
The name comes from Gary's father, Clifford Erickson, who inspired Gary's outdoor adventures. The bar launched in California outdoor retail stores and spread through the cycling, running, and climbing communities who were the target market — athletes who needed real fuel for long efforts, not just a sugar spike.
Idaho Manufacturing and B Corp Commitment
Clif Bar built a major manufacturing facility in Twin Falls, Idaho in 2012, employing over 300 workers. The facility produces the majority of Clif Bar output alongside other US production locations. The company has been Certified B Corp since 2012, meeting rigorous standards for environmental and social performance.
The ingredient standard — certified organic oats, non-GMO certified — required building relationships with organic grain farmers and maintaining supply chain traceability that conventional food manufacturing doesn't require. Clif Bar's market position is inseparable from these commitments, which are verified annually by third-party B Corp certification.
Employee Ownership and Sustainability
Clif Bar is majority employee-owned and was privately held for three decades — Gary Erickson famously turned down a $120 million acquisition offer in 2000 to maintain independence and values alignment. The company sold a minority stake to a private equity firm in 2021, but the employee ownership structure and values commitments remained central to operations.
The sustainability commitments are operational, not just marketing: renewable energy at facilities, reduced packaging, sourcing from farms practicing sustainable agriculture. For the outdoor athlete consumer who thinks about where their food comes from and what its production does to the environment, Clif Bar represents a tested alignment of product quality and values.
CLIF BAR Energy Bars Chocolate Chip 12 Count
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CLIF BAR Full Size and Mini Bars Variety Pack 20 Count
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clif Bar made in the USA?
Yes. Clif Bar manufactures 5 verified products in Twin Falls, ID. Clif Bar has manufactured organic energy bars for outdoor athletes in the United States since 1992, building a Certified B Corp business on organic oats, environmental stewardship, and the belief that good food and good values aren't mutually exclusive.
Where is Clif Bar manufactured?
Clif Bar is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. Manufacturing takes place in Twin Falls, ID.
What Clif Bar products can I buy?
We carry 5 verified Clif Bar products across Food & Beverages. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Clif Bar founded?
Clif Bar was founded in 1992. Clif Bar has manufactured organic energy bars for outdoor athletes in the United States since 1992, building a Certified B Corp business on organic oats, environmental stewardship, and the belief that good food and good values aren't mutually exclusive.