GPA Member Spotlight: OLYRA

Global Prebiotics Association (GPA) Executive Director, Len Monheit, talks to OLYRA Founder & CEO, Yannis Varellas Ouzounopoulos, about the family story of OLYRA, their NutraStrong™ Prebiotic Verified certification, and what’s next for the company.

Meaning “Spelt” in Ancient Greek, Olyra honors its Greek heritage while combining it with a modern food philosophy to craft deliciously authentic, balanced, and 100% organic products for today’s consumer.

At their 5th generation family mill in Greece, they grind four Ancient Greek grains – spelt, lupine, oat, and barley – which are sourced from a close-knit community of local farmers. Simple, nutritious, and offering sustained energy, these ingredients offer a gateway to the ancient Greek diet of over 2,600 years ago.

Guided by Aristotle’s belief that balance is the key to happiness, Olyra’s products have lower sugar, higher fiber, and zero artificial flavors. By combining healthful ingredients with craveworthy taste in an easy-to-reach-for package, they are bringing balance back to breakfast for today’s living legends.