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Illinois fire department proposes fire safety rules for food trucks
February 14, 2019
The fire department of Edwardsville, Illinois, is proposing fire safety rules for food trucks.
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'Slutty Vegan' throws a food truck party in Atlanta
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Following her instincts, Pinky Cole's food truck has grossed sales in the six figures since launching in August.
read nowFire officials close Illinois food truck festival over carbon monoxide levels; one hospitalized
January 28, 2019
Fire officials closed a food truck festival last weekend after one person was hospitalized and unsafe carbon monoxide levels were detected in a Kane County…
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Food trucks pitch in to help federal government shutdown victims
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Food trucks nationwide have responded to the need to help out federal employes who have gone without paychecks due to the partial government shutdown.
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Taking a chopped salad QSR on the road: Chop Stop CEO talks brand expansion
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Can a meat-and-potatoes guy’s chopped salad QSR survive outside of Southern California? Podcast spotlight interviewee Mark Kulkis is convinced of that fact as…
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2019: Get ready for more flavors, protein alternatives, wellness and even cannabis
by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore
The cultural shifts of the last few years in the U.S. will bring even more variety of flavors, protein alternatives, wellness and more, according to research…
read nowPepsico ‘snackbot’ delivers snacks via self-driving vehicles
January 7, 2019
Pepsico, in partnership with Robby Technologies, has introduced snackbot, a self-driving robot that brings snacks and beverages from Hello Goodness, a…
read nowDubai introduces mobile food testing lab
January 2, 2019
The municipality of Dubai has introduced its first mobile smart food testing laboratory at Global Village to ensure food safety through instant testing…
read nowWomen’s lifestyle website: food trucks safer than restaurants
January 2, 2019
Food trucks generally are safer to eat at than most food establishments, according to an article in The Frisky, a women's lifestyle and entertainment website.
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2018: business management, regulatory challenges and menu innovation led reader interest
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
As the impetus to start a food truck is more from the desire to prepare and serve high quality food, the business side of the business is an area where many of…
read nowKansas food truck to provide healthy, affordable food to underserved areas
December 27, 2018
The Dotte Mobile Grocer's Mobile Market Community Council plans to introduce a food truck to provide healthy and affordable food in Kansas communities that do…
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Predicting menu trends means understanding consumers' feelings
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
To predict what types of menu offerings customers will want in the near future, you must understand the underpinning drivers behind their desires. Trends…
read nowFDA finds a source of E. coli-tainted romaine
December 14, 2018
One farm's water reservoir has been pinpointed as a primary source of the E. coli that tainted romaine lettuce and prompted the FDA to virtually halt all sales…
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Trend watch 2019: 4 trends in foodservice that your customers want right now
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
In an effort to uncover the latest trends in the fast casual sector, FastCasual tapped a variety of experts for a multi-part series, called, "Trend Watch…
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How to sustain sustainability, despite obstacles: experts weigh in
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Three brands take on the challenges and rewards of one very hot restaurant topic: sustainable operations.
read nowFood truck to deliver free food, water across hurricane-stricken Florida Panhandle
October 19, 2018
In the wake of Hurricane Michael, many residents of the Florida Panhandle are still short of food and supplies.
read nowIce cream truck accident kills toddler; mayor calls for safety requirements
September 27, 2018
The mayor of Wentzville, Missouri, a St. Louis suburb, has asked lawmakers to come up with safety requirements for food trucks after an ice cream truck hit and…
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Self-taught New Yorker pioneers ecofriendly food trucks
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Max Crespo has made it his mission to develop a food truck that used compressed natural gas, a cleaner and safer fuel. His vision has resulted in 30 food…
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Gluten-free food trailer gains a foothold through trial and error
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Once he realized there was a strong demand for his gluten-free food trailer, entrepreneur Brian O'Konek had to learn every aspect of the mobile food business…
read nowFood truck explosion sends to 2 to hospital
August 13, 2018
Authorities are investigating the explosion of a food truck Aug. 12 in East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, that sent two people to the hospital. According…
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