Restaurant recovery a slow go in Q2 2021

August 13, 2021

Consumer spend at restaurants rose 32% in the April-May-June 2021 quarter, compared to the same quarter last year, and flat compared to the same quarter in…

A deep dive into one brand's food safety strategy

At Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, food safety is paramount and the safety strategy is proving to pay off in more ways than one.

Cargill, Continental Grain to acquire Sanderson Farms, create poultry powerhouse

August 9, 2021

Cargill and Continental Grain Co. are forming a joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms Inc. for $203 per share in cash, representing a total equity value for…

BBQ truck debuts on Pittsburgh campus

August 9, 2021

University of Pittsburgh students and staff who love BBQ are likely happy that a barbecue food truck has enrolled on campus.

Bozeman home to Vietnamese food truck

August 9, 2021

A Vietnamese food truck, Sun Dial, is up and running in Bozeman, Montana and celebrated its grand opening last week.

Slapfish chef talks about his mission to bring people back to real American seafood

Andrew Gruel, founder, CEO and executive chef of Slapfish, a seafood chain in Huntington Beach, California talks about his business model and what's behind his…

PepsiCo to divest Tropicana, Naked Juice and more

August 3, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. has entered into an agreement with PAI Partners to sell Tropicana, Naked Juice and other select juice brands across North America, and an option…

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Mana Mobile hits the road

The Mana Mobile truck, which serves up handmade Teremana tequila from founder Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has embarked on a U.S. road trip and its next stop is…

San Diego gets a hot dog on a stick

August 2, 2021

There is now a Hot Dog on a Stick food truck trucking around San Diego County.

Pandemic pushes home coffee consumption, sustains interest in gourmet products

July 29, 2021

At-home coffee consumption jumped from 73% to 81% during the pandemic over foodservice coffee consumption, according to research from The NPD Group.

Delaware crab seller marks anniversary with food truck re-opening

July 26, 2021

Just a year ago Yolanda Parson launched a crab-focused food stand and now is running a food truck called Crab Cravers and her fan base is growing.

Kentucky brewing house launches a food truck

July 23, 2021

The Braxton Brewing Co., in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky is launching a taco food truck this week.

Slider truck offers unique bun topping in Missouri

July 23, 2021

One of the newest food trucks in Springfield, Missouri is doling out slider specialties complete with a gherkin pickle on top.

Ohio food truck fun fest returns after pandemic cancellation

July 20, 2021

The Whitehall Food Truck & Fun Fest will resume in Columbus, Ohio this summer after being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Teriyaki Madness' CEO on food that 'makes you feel like a million' fuels brand growth

"No gut bombs." That's part of the brand promise for Teriyaki Madness, along with a pledge to serve customers food that "makes you feel like a million bucks.…

Food bank launches food trucks to feed hungry kids

July 16, 2021

The Treasure Coast Food Bank, in West Palm Beach, Florida, is launching a fleet of food trucks to expand its summer meals program and provide more options for…

Local family goes a bit cheesy with Wisconsin food truck

July 15, 2021

A Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin family is paying homage to the state given its launch of a cheesy-focused food truck.

Core launches Summer of Hope campaign to help foodservice employees

July 14, 2021

Core, a national non-profit, is launching a month-long Summer of Hope campaign to raise $50,000 to help food and beverage employees who have children.

US restaurant recovery is daypart-dependent

July 12, 2021

Though the restaurant industry nationally has shown great resiliency — even after losing up to 35% of visits at the start of the pandemic — NPD Group said it…

Food truck festival returning to Chicago

July 12, 2021

The Chicago Food Truck Festival resumes operation this summer, kicking off on July 30, after being shuttered last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.