Granola Cereal Breakfast Snacks, V'Nilla Almond (Pack of 6)

Kelly Flatley and Brendan Synnott, friends since the age of 11 while attending Middlesex Middle School in Darien, CT, are the business partners behind Bear Naked, a brand of all-natural breakfast foods. In July 2002, Kelly first developed the original fruit-and-nut granola formula by baking whole ingredients in her parents' kitchen and perfecting the recipe. She then labeled the concoction "Bear Naked" and began selling it at sidewalk sales and local markets, packaged in a clear plastic bag and hand-tied with a piece of hay. A month later, Brendan, who was on hiatus from his role as a talent manager for Saturday Night Live, joined Kelly in the kitchen, and the two cooked through the night, selling their granola by day. In October 2002, Brendan and Kelly decided to move forward as business partners, and Bear Naked was born.

Over the next few months, the company grew rapidly, and by the end of 2004, Bear Naked was distributing its products to more than 2,000 retailers in 25 states, with 20 full-time employees. By August 2005, Bear Naked had become the country's fastest-growing natural cereal brand, with the number one and number two selling granola products in the nation. The following month, Kelly, Brendan, and the entire Bear Naked team traveled to Washington, D.C., in their signature Bear Naked vans to launch a new line of breakfast products, including Low-Sugar Cereals, All-Natural Oatmeal, and 100% Organic Hot Cereals, which debuted to rave reviews.

Today, Bear Naked breakfast products can be found at retailers nationwide. The name "Bear Naked" reflects the company's commitment to using all-natural and minimally processed ingredients. As the founders explain, "With our love for the outdoors and active lifestyles, our whole grain foods fuel our energy. When hiking, we were thinking of names and thought 'hungry as a bear.' Thus 'Bear Naked' was coined. Plus, it is very catchy."

One of Bear Naked's popular products is the V'nilla Almond Granola, a delicious blend of whole grain oats, almonds, and vanilla flavor. Boasting 45% less sugar than the leading Bear Naked granola (7g sugar per serving compared to 13g), the V'nilla Almond Granola provides 38 grams of whole grains per 55-gram serving and is Kosher Pareve. The take-anywhere resealable pouch makes it the perfect portable and healthy snack, whether you choose to bowl it, palm it, or bag it. Each package includes six 12-ounce bags of the V'nilla Almond Granola, ensuring freshness and great taste.

In summary, Bear Naked's success story reflects the founders' passion for natural, high-quality ingredients and their ability to create innovative breakfast products that cater to health-conscious consumers. The brand's unique identity and commitment to transparency have contributed to its rapid growth and nationwide recognition.

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