Food & Beverage News

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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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NRA releases 6th COVID-19 operating guidance

July 9, 2021

The National Restaurant Association released its sixth COVID-19 Operating Guidance edition today to incorporate the latest guidance on subjects like indoor…

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Welbilt welcomes Ali Holding’s revised $4.8B takeover bid

July 9, 2021

Welbilt has welcomed a revised unsolicited takeover proposal from Ali Holding S.r.l. as a "company superior proposal," based on Welbilt's previously announced…

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Tyson chicken recall grows to 9M pounds

July 9, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc.'s chicken recall, announced July 3, has increased from the initial 8.5 million pounds to nearly 9 million pounds following an update announced…

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SBA to applicants: Restaurant Revitalization Fund is closed

July 1, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has sent an email to Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) applicants informing them that the fund has closed and…

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Minnesota town celebrates return of food truck extravaganza

July 1, 2021

After being cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fourth Greater Stillwater Chamber food truck extravaganza was well received by local…

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Iowa home to Cuban food truck

June 30, 2021

The Cuban Street Café food truck, now operating in Ames, Iowa, is all about paying homage to the Cuban heritage.

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