1 March, 2020 - BOSTON - 88 Acres, the mission-driven food company started by husband and wife team, Rob Dalton and Nicole Ledoux, and known for its lines of Seed Bars, Seed Butter, and Seed'nola has just partnered with JetBlue Airlines. Starting March 1, 2020, 88 Acres Cinnamon & Oats Seed Bar Thins will be available on all JetBlue flights as a free in-flight snack option. As the name suggests, this bar is a thinner version of their original Cinnamon & Oats Seed Bar. With only 100 calories per bar, their Cinnamon & Oats Seed Bar Thins are full of pumpkin, sunflower, and flax seeds, along with gluten-free oats and organic cinnamon for a hearty and healthy snack. All of 88 Acres snacks are free of the top 8 food allergens, plus sesame.
The 88 Acres dedicated Bakery was built intentionally in the inner-city of Boston to drive purposeful job creation in an area of need. 88 Acres’ partnership with JetBlue has allowed them to grow their team, adding 30 new team members to support the increase in production as a result of the partnership. 88 Acres now has over 60 employees working in the Bakery, all of whom have been hired by referral from current Bakery team members, working together to make their hand-crafted snacks.
88 Acres and JetBlue also share a mutual commitment to sustainability. JetBlue is a leader in the industry with its aim to become the first carbon neutral airline by July of this year. Where 88 Acres has a zero food-waste Bakery, JetBlue is committed to reducing their waste on their planes, in terminals, and company-wide. For the JetBlue-exclusive bar itself, Seeds provide a sustainable source of plant-based protein requiring 20 to 90 times less water to grow than nuts, and exponentially less water and other resources than animal-based proteins.
With its own allergen-friendly Bakery, 88 Acres’ partnership with JetBlue provides an inclusive in-flight experience for millions of passengers across the country. Studies show that allergic reactions from exposure to food on airplanes is common, with 9% of people with a peanut allergy having had an allergic reaction on a plane at least once in their lifetime. Food allergy reactions account for 2% of on-board medical emergencies. In fact, co-founder Rob Dalton, who is allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, has had a few close calls with exposure to nuts on airplanes himself.
But 88 Acres Cinnamon & Oats Seed Bar Thins are a great healthy option for all types of travellers, including those with allergies. They offer a satisfying balance of healthy fats, fiber, and protein in one chewy, soft-baked bar. The Seed Bar Thins are also certified Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Kosher. While it might sometimes be difficult to eat healthy and meet dietary needs when traveling, 88 Acres Seed Bar Thins, available exclusively on all JetBlue flights, are a great healthy snack for kids and adults alike.
So next time you’re planning a trip, book a flight with JetBlue, grab 88 Acres Cinnamon & Oats Seed Bar Thins from the free snack basket onboard, and look on the back of the bar for a unique chance to fly farther with 88 Acres and JetBlue.
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