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Meaning “Spelt” in Ancient Greek, Olyra draws inspiration from the balanced lifestyle of our Greek ancestors to create organic, healthful, deliciously authentic breakfast snacks. Founder, Yannis Varellas, is 5th generation of a family business that has stone-milled grains in Greece for over 100 years. Employing this expertise, the DNA of our products is a unique blend of 4 ancient grains (Lupine, Barley, Oats, and Spelt) -- the foundation of an ancient Greek diet 2,600 years ago. Honoring tradition, these are locally sourced, naturally milled, and crafted in Greece -- a process maximizing nutrients to provide sustained energy. At heart, we carry Aristotle’s belief that the key to happiness is balance. You’ll see this commitment reflected in the well-rounded nutritional profile of our products (low sugar, high fiber, prebiotics, zero artificial flavors). Coupled with nutrient-dense, sustained energy from the grains, we believe our breakfast snacks are the perfect start to anyone’s day. From our classic Crunchy Breakfast Biscuits to our new Soft-Baked Breakfast Bites filled with real raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries, we have something the entire family can enjoy!
Website: https://olyrafoods.com/
5th Generation Family Business: Since the 20th century, CEO & Founder Yannis Varellas Ouzounopoulos' family has been milling grains for five generations in Greece. Love and dedication to their lands and crops is inherited from one generation to another. Olyra's grains are traditionally stone-ground, using the tools of my great grandfather. Environment: Organic farming is important to preserve the land of their Greek ancestors. Olyra's ancient grains are always cultivated without fertilizers and pesticides. Unlike refined grains, Olyra preserves the nutritional benefits of the ancient grains by stone milling, a slow process with low environmental impact and superior nutritional result. Local Community: Olyra works closely with a small community of farmers that grow our grains in Thrace, Greece, one of the lowest income regions in Greece and Europe. Farming high-value-added grains, provide new business opportunities to these low-income families. Charities: Olyra team constantly wants to help other people, so we always try to donate product to people in need. In addition, twice a year, during our semi-year summit we take part in various volunteer activities and contributions (for example at our latest summit we cooked and share food to homeless people https://thelovevan.com/ )
5th Generation Family Business: Since the 20th century, CEO & Founder Yannis Varellas Ouzounopoulos' family has been milling grains for five generations in Greece. Love and dedication to their lands and crops is inherited from one generation to another. Olyra's grains are traditionally stone-ground, using the tools of my great grandfather. Environment: Organic farming is important to preserve the land of their Greek ancestors. Olyra's ancient grains are always cultivated without fertilizers and pesticides. Unlike refined grains, Olyra preserves the nutritional benefits of the ancient grains by stone milling, a slow process with low environmental impact and superior nutritional result. Local Community: Olyra works closely with a small community of farmers that grow our grains in Thrace, Greece, one of the lowest income regions in Greece and Europe. Farming high-value-added grains, provide new business opportunities to these low-income families. Charities: Olyra team constantly wants to help other people, so we always try to donate product to people in need. In addition, twice a year, during our semi-year summit we take part in various volunteer activities and contributions (for example at our latest summit we cooked and share food to homeless people https://thelovevan.com/ )
