If you're looking for a quick and easy way to round out your next meal, you might want to consider the new Stouffer's Sides lineup.
Stouffer's is well known for selling frozen entrees, but now the brand is expanding into side dishes as well. The brand's first side dish lineup will debut this April and each one will contain three to four servings per package. The sides are also designed for minimal cooking, taking just 17 minutes or less in the microwave to prepare. In total, there are eight new options to choose from, including Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Bake, Southwestern Cheesy Rice & Beans, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and more.
The new Stouffer's Sides can be found at grocery store retailers nationwide starting this April.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Quick Frozen Side Dishes
- Opportunity for food brands to expand their frozen food offering to include quick and easy side dishes.
- Packaged Multi-serving Sides
- Opportunity for packaging companies to create convenient and easy-to-use packaging for multi-serving side dishes.
- Minimal Cooking Preparation
- Opportunity for kitchen appliance companies to create innovative microwaves or other devices that can prepare food in 17 minutes or less.
Who This Affects Most
- Frozen Food Industry
- Industry can expand its product offerings with quick and easy side dishes.
- Packaging Industry
- Industry can create new packaging solutions for easy-to-use and convenient multi-serving side dishes.
- Kitchen Appliance Industry
- Industry can innovate new appliances that can prepare food in 17 minutes or less, meeting the needs of consumers for fast and easy meal preparation.
