A new book examines how the vendors reflect complex food systems and issues such as course and povertyFood trucks are increasingly popular across the country—for proof behold no further than the fact the Food Network’s competition show The grand Food Truck Race is now in its eighth season. Often these mobile food vendors sell ethnic foods that are otherwise unavailable, and can serve as a gateway for immigrants and others to set up brick-and-mortar businesses.
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