date:Mar 25, 2013
that have fewer items. According to an NPD Group/National Eating Trends survey, Americans served 4.1 different food or beverage items at dinner in 2012, down from 5.3 items as recently as 1985. Lunch is in the same boat, with 3.3 items served in 2012 vs. 4.1 items in 1985. Simpler dinners and lunches threaten to boot side dishes to the curb.
The goal, then, is to introduce new side dish products compelling enough to earn a spot at the plate. In some cases, that means experimenting with unique f