Born by the beach.
Stephen Longo is a Certified Nutrition Coach and beach volleyball athlete who has spent decades committed to health and wellness.
After a difficult childhood and a long struggle with food, he dedicated his life to helping others build healthier eating habits. He noticed that the biggest obstacles for his clients were convenience and lasting behavior change. “For the past 10 years, the message has been ‘eat this, not that,’ but true results come from balance and mindful eating,” says Stephen.
Wanting to create something that combined convenience, functional nutrition, and indulgence, he began researching alternatives. After months of testing concepts and ingredients, inspiration struck on a hot summer day at the beach.
The result was Orka Bars: a refreshingly cold and creamy frozen treat that’s high in protein, low in carbs and sugar, gluten-free, and made from the goodness of egg whites—designed to make healthy decisions simpler and more satisfying.
What’s in a name?
Orka means ‘energy’ in Icelandic. Iceland’s coastal fjords are home to one of the most majestic mammals on earth – the Orca Whale. Long recognized by many indigenous peoples as a symbol for strength, longevity and guidance, the Orca was said to be the “guardian of the ocean.”
As a brand born by the beach, we are drawn to the Orca and what it represents as we embark on our journey to advance the cold category with our revitalizing bars.
*Photo: An original drawing by the founder before Orca was "Orka."
