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Bark Bistro Deepens Premium Grocery Footprint with Expansion into Fresh Market
ATLANTA, February 25, 2026--Bark Bistro Company, the category disruptor behind Buddy Budder, announced today its launch into 50 Fresh Market locations nationwide. This expansion brings the brand’s 100% natural, human-grade peanut butter for dogs to one of the country’s premier destinations for high-quality, ingredient-conscious shopping.
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