Café Spice launched a new line of rice sides in microwavable trays that simplify meals and meal preparation with savory, globally inspired recipes.
"The market is telling us that consumers want more diversity," said Sameer Malhotra, chief executive officer and co-founder of Café Spice, "With the celebrated success of our combo meals, and being recognized for the flavorful rice we already sell, it was a natural progression to highlight our expanded rice offering exclusively." With these ready-made rice sides, consumers can enjoy flavors like vegetable fried rice, coconut rice or saffron rice on their own, or pair them with a protein or vegetable of choice.
All three of the new rice sides are mildly spiced, gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based and vegetarian-friendly.
Ready-Made Rice Sides
Café Spice's Microwavable Side Dishes Simplify Mealtime
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