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These best-selling bars tap into timeless flavor combinations that resonate with a wide audience." Michelle McAndrews said.  "Peanut butter and chocolate is a classic pairing that has stood the test of time, appealing to both adults and children with its nostalgic appeal and irresistible taste.  Likewise, the combination of dark chocolate, cherries and almonds offers a sophisticated twist on traditional flavors, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking a more indulgent yet nutritious snack option." When weighing new flavors and formats, the company strives to stay at the forefront of category trends and nutritional research, she said.

Organic snack-bar brand Kate’s Real Food is pushing into the travel channel with a deal to sell its product in Amtrak cars in the coming months, as it delivers on demand for high protein with a new product line.

“We are thrilled to roll out our first organic, plant-based protein bars derived from premium ingredients as part of our ever-expanding range of high-quality nutritional snacks,” said Michelle McAndrews, VP of Marketing & eCommerce at Kate’s Real Food. “This launch is a testament to our dedication to innovation and meeting the growing demand for health-conscious options..."

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We know the feeling — the feeling of waltzing down a supermarket aisle to find the protein bar section, but getting too overwhelmed that we just put our protein bar-hunting on the back burner. It's time to revisit that deep-dive into all the different brands and ingredients that are expert-backed to help you up your protein count in a healthy, balanced way. 

What do you get the backpacker who really does have everything? Take it from someone whose gear loft is one solid shopping spree from collapsing: Gift them something that they won’t have to find storage space for. Think of Kate’s Real Food as an elevated version of your childhood granola bar: They’re packed with a laundry list of nutritious whole-food ingredients like organic oats, honey, dried fruit, and peanut butter.

Selecting a snack bar is highly subjective, as individual preferences for taste and nutrition vary. However, Kate’s Real Food 24-Pack Mini Snack Bars tick the right boxes with their extensive variety of flavors, carefully chosen organic ingredients, and portable convenience. These Kate’s Real Food organic energy bars are a convenient snack choice for children during school breaks, playtime, and road trips. You can have these when powering through a busy workday, tackling a challenging hike, or running errands.

There are many advantages to buying store-bought snacks. You have a ton of variety, flavor profiles, and textures to choose from. Becerkman suggests an organic granola bar like Kate’s Real Food as her go-to healthy after-school snack. USDA-certified organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO, Kate’s Real Food granola snack bars are made with dried fruit, oats, chocolate, nut butter and more – there is so much wholesome goodness in every bite.

“When looking for the healthiest options for protein bars, I always prioritize ingredients and ensure the ingredients are simple and natural,” Kayla Barnes, certified brain health coach and nutrition expert, told the New York Post. “You should be able to pronounce or have heard of the ingredients before. Avoid bars with pro-inflammatory oils like canola and soybean and artificial ingredients.”

For every flight over 400 miles, Delta provides all passengers with complimentary snacks. Options include cheddar-flavored Sunchips, organic energy bars from Kate’s Real Food ,and roasted almonds from Nuts.com. 

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Woman-founded, organic granola bar company Kate’s Real Food is debuting its gluten-free white chocolate macadamia bar this month. The bars will be available on the company website, Amazon.com and on Delta Air Line flights.

“These bars provide a rich, smooth and nutty flavor that has long been a consumer favorite,” said Michelle McAndrews, director of marketing and e-commerce at Kate’s Real Food.

While very few things will beat the morning Biscoff cookies that airlines like American Airlines and Delta provide, some of the recent afternoon snacks have truly piqued our interest. Want to know which snacks to indulge in and which ones to skip the next time you travel? Here's our ranking of the 13 worst to best complimentary afternoon U.S. airline snacks on flights right now.