Food & Beverage News & Media

Cincy Soul Food Truck Festival cancelled at last minute, impacting operators

July 27, 2026

The Cincy Soul Food Truck Festival, set to be held from July 24 to 26 in Cincinnati, Ohio, was cancelled at the last minute, directly impacting operators. The…

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Food trucks coming to Macedonia, Ohio for car show

July 24, 2026

The Macedonia Car Cruise is celebrating classic cars on July 30th in Macedonia, Ohio. Food trucks are also racing into the event to provide food for attendees…

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Heat wave impacts Michigan food trucks

July 22, 2026

The heat wave impacting much of the country is also causing trouble for food truck operators including in Michigan. Owner Mike Saladio of Saladino Smoke in…

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What the data says about restaurant catering today

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

As corporate catering transforms into a critical growth engine for the restaurant industry, top brands will share their battle-tested, data-driven playbooks…

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Food trucks host fundraiser for victims of shooting in Rittman, Ohio

July 21, 2026

The city of Rittman, Ohio, recently hosted a food truck fundraiser to raise money for the families of three individuals who died in a shooting. Christie and…

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area to provide food trucks

July 17, 2026

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a national reserve based in San Francisco, is now opening food trucks for beachgoers to the park, according to a…

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Gardner, Illinois mulls food truck ordinance

July 16, 2026

Gardner, Illinois, is currently developing a food truck ordinance to allow trucks to operate in the village. Mayor Mike Serena said the town previously didn't…

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Long Beach, California dealership lot gets new life as food truck park

July 15, 2026

A car dealership lot has been transformed into a food truck park in Long Beach, California. Priscilla Jaramillo, an organizer of the PCH Food Park said she got…

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Dodo Pizza’s playbook for international success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this Pizza Marketplace podcast, executives from Dodo Brands discuss how the company uses its proprietary technology platform and a balance of global…

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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to host Food Truck Tuesday

July 14, 2026

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is hosting Food Truck Tuesday through Aug. 25. Open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 12 food trucks offer a variety of snacks and…

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Santa Maria, California lessens food truck regulations

July 9, 2026

Santa Maria, California, is making it easier for food truck operators in the city through a revised ordinance. In particular, it removes time limits which only…

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Owensboro to host Food Truck of the Year competition

July 8, 2026

Food truck operators will have a chance to compete in Owensboro, Kentucky, for the Food Truck of the Year competition. This competition will take place July …

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Great Dayton Food Truck Rally coming on July 10

July 7, 2026

The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally is coming to Dayton, Ohio on July 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. This event will feature more than 30 vendors, and is part of the larger…

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Aruba airport opens Food Truck Plaza

July 2, 2026

The Aruba Airport Authority announced the opening of the AUA Food Truck Plaza at the arrivals section of the Queen Beatrix International Airport. The airport…

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Garfield Township, Michigan approves food trucks

July 1, 2026

The Garfield Township of Michigan changed its zoning codes to enable food trucks to operate within the town, according to a report by Traverse Ticker.

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How Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz scales a cult brand without losing its soul

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

During his keynote at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Texas, Chris Schultz will discuss restaurant growth, brand culture, leadership, international…

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania celebrates America's 250th with July 4th Food Truck Festival

June 30, 2026

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with the July 4th Food Truck Festival at Riverfront Park, according to a report by Fox 43.

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St. Petersburg, Florida to host food truck academy

June 29, 2026

St. Petersburg, Florida plans to open a Food Truck Academy to help out those looking to start a food truck business. City officials have sent out a…

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Weekly Wanderlust Food Truck Festival comes to Palm Springs

June 25, 2026

The Wanderlust Food Truck Festival has begun in Sunrise Park in Palm Springs, California. The free event will be held every Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.…

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Food truck facility coming to New Albany, Indiana

June 24, 2026

An outdoor food truck yard, called Truckyard, will be coming to New Albany, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. The yard will include…

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