Bare Bones Broth is a food and beverage company founded in 2013 by chef-husband-and-wife duo Ryan Harvey and Katherine Harvey. The business is built around a product philosophy shaped by flavor, function, and convenience, with a focus on everyday use rather than occasional consumption. The company develops bone broth and related drinkable nutrition products designed for households seeking simple food formats with higher nutritional density and accessible preparation.

The product foundation is built on traditional broth-making methods that use slow-simmered cooking techniques to extract flavor and nutrients from animal bones, vegetables, herbs, and seasonings. This process produces concentrated liquid foods intended for drinking or use in cooking applications such as soups, sauces, and meal bases. Across its product range, Bare Bones places emphasis on ingredient selection and preparation methods that preserve nutritional content derived from whole-food sources rather than synthetic fortification.

Product Portfolio Across Multiple Categories

Bare Bones operates across multiple product categories, including instant bone broths, liquid bone broths, and drink mixes. Instant bone broth products are designed for rapid preparation, typically requiring only hot water, allowing consumers to prepare a broth beverage within minutes. These products function as both standalone drinks and cooking bases for recipes requiring stock or broth.

The product range also includes Elevated Drink Mixes, which expand the brand beyond traditional broth formats into hydration-focused nutrition powders. These mixes include functional ingredients such as collagen protein and prebiotics, along with fruit-based flavors and low sugar content per serving. Liquid bone broth products, including organic and low-sodium options, serve consumers who prefer traditional simmered broth formats prepared for sipping or cooking.

Product formats vary between stick packs, ready-to-drink bottles, and shelf-stable packaged broths. Instant packets are designed for portability and convenience, while liquid formats support cooking use cases where broth functions as a base ingredient in recipes such as soups, stews, and sauces. This range allows the brand to serve multiple consumption patterns across daily meals and snack occasions.

Ingredient Quality and Nutritional Positioning

Ingredient selection forms a central part of Bare Bones product development, with emphasis placed on premium sourcing and traditional cooking inputs. Bone broth production relies on animal bones, vegetables, herbs, and seasonings cooked over extended periods to extract nutrients such as collagen, amino acids, and naturally occurring minerals. These nutrients originate from the raw ingredients rather than added fortification systems.

The brand positions its products as delivering a more nutrient-dense profile compared with conventional packaged broth alternatives. Products are designed to contain protein and functional nutritional elements derived from slow cooking and ingredient breakdown during simmering processes. Instant formats retain these characteristics by starting with traditional broth production before dehydration and powder formulation for ease of preparation.

Drink mixes extend this nutritional positioning into hydration-oriented products, incorporating collagen protein and functional dietary ingredients in powdered form. These formulations are designed for convenience while maintaining a focus on ingredient transparency and low sugar content per serving. Across categories, Bare Bones maintains a consistent emphasis on food-based nutrition rather than synthetic supplementation.

Distribution Network and Consumer Access

Bare Bones products are distributed across a wide retail network in the United States, with availability in more than 9,000 stores nationwide. Retail channels include major grocery and mass-market retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Kroger, Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Amazon, and Thrive Market. In addition to physical retail distribution, products are also available through direct online sales via the company’s website at barebonesbroth.com.

This distribution structure places Bare Bones within both mainstream grocery environments and specialty health-focused retail channels. Shelf placement spans refrigerated sections for liquid broth products and dry goods aisles for instant mixes and drink powders. Online distribution supports direct-to-consumer access, subscription purchasing, and repeat ordering for households integrating broth products into regular dietary routines.

The combination of retail and digital availability supports multiple purchasing behaviors, from single-item trial purchases to recurring household use. Consumers can access products through physical stores or online platforms, depending on preference, location, and product type availability. This multi-channel distribution model supports broad accessibility across different regions and shopping formats, reinforcing product visibility across everyday retail environments.

Katherine Harvey, Co-Founder & CEO, Bare Bones Broth