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The Practicalities and Pleasures of Homemade Train Food

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As a nonflier and a travel writer, I spend a lot of time on trains. I often bring my own food on long train rides: okra stew and crab rice, or perhaps my dads spaghetti and meatballs, as well as fruits and cakes, all packed in my trusted backpack cooler, along with an electric travel Crock-Pot that has saved me on many Amtrak trips.

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3 Ways Tech Improves Food Safety in C-Stores According to Love’s Travel Stops

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W e've outlined 3 key areas where technology can be used to improve food safety practices in c-stores from Loves Travel Stops Director of Food Service, Nick Bouse. More companies are tracking temperatures digitally, using automation to streamline operations, and taking the guesswork out of date labeling through digital label printers.

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Five Top Payment Trends that Must Be on Your Radar

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Digital Payments Enabling Seamless, Smart Mobility Travel payments are undergoing a revolution, with card-based payments unlocking new levels of convenience. Consumers now expect innovative solutions that support seamless journeys, and payment technology must support this transition to smart mobility.

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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

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From smarter ordering systems to food that travels better, here’s what pizzeria owners can expect in the year ahead. The Off-Premises Dining Shift: Food That Travels Well Delivery and pickup continue to dominate the pizza market as off-premises dining solidifies its role in customer behavior.

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Convenience retailer to invest $1B in food-focused travel plazas

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Dublin-based Applegreen said it will focus on building larger travel plazas where food is "at the heart of the offer." In the U.S., The retailer operates brands including Burger King, Shake Shack, Starbucks and more.

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A Matcha Shortage Hits TikTok’s Favorite Brands

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A novice matcha drinker, Lee travels to Japan often and always buys one or two tins. . | Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images #MatchaTok is in shambles On a trip to Japan in early November, Erica Lee, a TikTok creator , had one main goal: to get matcha powder. They expire very fast,” she says.

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Chefs Are Getting Creative With Himalayan Cuisine

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My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at Indias hottest dining destination, Naar. Rituparna Roy is an independent food and travel journalist based in Mumbai, India. My job is to tell those stories, says Sadhu, who is originally from Jammu and Kashmir.

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