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Unioncamere, street food boom in Italy with 4,300 businesses in almost 2,000 municipalities
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Unioncamere, street food boom in Italy with 4,300 businesses in almost 2,000 municipalities

The article reports on the growth of the street food sector in Italy over the past decade, citing data from Unioncamere and InfoCamere. It notes that the number of municipalities hosting at least one street food business has increased from 1,258 in 2016 to 1,975 by March 2026, representing a 57% increase. The total number of businesses has nearly doubled, rising from 2,271 to 4,286. The report highlights how street food has evolved beyond urban centers to include smaller towns, coastal areas, and rural communities, adapting to changing consumer habits, tourism trends, and demand for flexible dining options.

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Unioncamere, street food boom in Italy with 4,300 businesses in almost 2,000 municipalities

The article reports on the growth of the street food sector in Italy over the past decade, citing data from Unioncamere and InfoCamere. It notes that the number of municipalities hosting at least one street food business has increased from 1,258 in 2016 to 1,975 by March 2026, representing a 57% increase. The total number of businesses has nearly doubled, rising from 2,271 to 4,286. The report highlights how street food has evolved beyond urban centers to include smaller towns, coastal areas, and rural communities, adapting to changing consumer habits, tourism trends, and demand for flexible dining options.

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