Bark Bistro: Turning dog-safe peanut butter into a pantry staple

This company took a risk and built a category out of a novelty product.

June 11, 2026

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Bark Bistro

Bark Bistro is a dog treat company with a singular focus: dog-safe peanut butter. Branded as “Buddy Budder,” the pouches and jars come in multiple flavors and differ from human peanut butter in that they’re free of hydrogenated oil, palm oil, artificial sugars, salts and xylitol.

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