New quick and healthy food option to meet growing demand of health-conscious travelers

Cincinnati, OH (October 9, 2024) – Today, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in partnership with SAMBAZON®, the pioneer and recognized global leader in organic and Fair Trade certified Açaí, held the grand opening of a new Açaí bowl and smoothie shop in Concourse B.

The shop is operated by Tailwind Concessions daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. near gate B19. SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls at CVG offers a menu tailored to health-conscious travelers, featuring fresh fruit and superfood toppings. Signature items include SAMBAZON’s Berry Açaí Bowl, Protein Açaí Bowl, Chocolate Peanut Butter Açaí Bowl, and Coconut Mango Açaí Bowl. Additionally, the Bowl Shop offers Açaí and other fruit-focused smoothies, warm oatmeal bowls, Açaí and dragon fruit margaritas, local beer and wine, and grab-and-go beverages like SAMBAZON’s Amazon EnergyÔ drinks.

“We are grateful for this new partnership with SAMBAZON as it aligns with our commitment to provide additional health food options for our travelers,” said Candace McGraw, CEO, CVG. “As our passenger base continues to grow, there is growing demand for fresh, healthy, quick-service options. SAMBAZON helps us provide additional choices for our passengers.”

SAMBAZON’s quality quick-service Açaí Bowls concept puts the needs of the health-conscious traveler first. Visually appealing, the brand’s signature front counter displays an abundance of fresh fruit toppings — strawberries, banana, blueberries, mango, and pineapple — in addition to nutrient-dense nuts and seeds, and Açaí bowl staples such as granola & coconut. 

As the world’s first Certified Fair Trade and Organic Açaí company, and the largest exporter of Açaí from Brazil, SAMBAZON has led the way with its vertically integrated supply chain. Operating two advanced, eco-friendly processing facilities in Brazil, SAMBAZON upholds the highest standards, ensuring Açaí quality and traceability “from the palm of the tree to the palm of your hand.”

“We are thrilled to open our doors and serve our Açaí bowls and smoothies here at CVG,” said Ryan Black, Co-Founder and CEO, SAMBAZON. “It’s not easy to find fresh, quality and quick meals in airports. Açaí bowls hit on all of these points, plus they’re healthy and delicious. On-the-go travelers, airport employees & airline staff alike are grateful SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls has arrived.”