Our Story
Born from a 10-year-old's love for animals and a passion for natural, healthy pet treats
Founded at age 10
Hi, I'm Alyssa!
I started Barley Bites when I was just 10 years old because I wanted to give pets the healthiest, most natural treats possible. Growing up on my grandma Dayna's farm, I saw how much our dogs and horses loved fresh barley grass.
That gave me an idea — what if I could turn that love into something every pet could enjoy? With my grandma's help, I learned about hydroponics and started growing barley grass right at home. Now we make treats that are 100% natural, packed with nutrients, and loved by pets across Canada!
"Every pet deserves treats that are as good for them as they taste!" — Alyssa
Our Mission
To provide pets with the highest quality, all-natural treats made from hydroponically grown barley grass — because every animal deserves real, wholesome food.
Our Vision
To become Canada's most trusted pet treat brand, inspiring young entrepreneurs while promoting sustainable, healthy nutrition for all animals.
Our Promise
Every ingredient is traceable. Every batch is tested. Every treat is made with love — from our family to your furry family.
How We Make Our Treats
From seed to treat — our hydroponic process ensures the freshest ingredients
Seed Selection
We start with premium barley seeds, carefully selected for their nutritional profile and sprouting potential. Each batch is tested for quality and purity.
Hydroponic Growing
Seeds are placed in our state-of-the-art hydroponic systems where they grow in pure, nutrient-rich water under controlled lighting and temperature conditions.
Peak Harvest
At exactly the right moment of peak nutrition, our barley grass is carefully harvested by hand to ensure maximum vitamin and mineral content.
Gentle Dehydration
The fresh grass is slowly dehydrated at low temperatures to preserve all the natural goodness while creating the perfect texture for baking.
Artisan Blending
Our dehydrated barley grass is blended with wholesome grains and natural molasses in our signature recipe, perfected by Alyssa herself.
Small Batch Baking
Every treat is baked in small batches to ensure consistent quality, the perfect crunch, and that irresistible aroma that pets go wild for.
Quality Testing
Each batch undergoes rigorous quality testing for taste, texture, and nutritional content before being approved for packaging.
Premium Packaging
Treats are sealed in our iconic brown and gold packaging to lock in freshness, then shipped directly to your door.
What We Stand For
The values that guide everything we do
Sustainability
Our hydroponic growing method uses 90% less water than traditional farming, with zero pesticides.
Transparency
We share every ingredient, every process step, and every nutritional detail. No secrets, no fillers.
Community
We donate a portion of every sale to local animal shelters and youth entrepreneurship programs.
Quality First
Every batch is tested for purity and freshness. We never compromise on what goes into our treats.
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