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"Food trucks" in Venezuela: gastronomy to cope with the crisis, Part II

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The  food trucks  have dressed squares and public places in  Caracas  and other cities in  Venezuela  with color and flavor, with gastronomic wonders that delight palates. Some food trucks in Venezuela Caracas Pork Alexander Gómez  lived 10 years outside of Venezuela, but decided to return with the vision of the food truckers that are in the southern United States. Along with this initiative, the Foodtruck Caracas Power Civil Association was founded, in order to recover places in the city. APEtece The partners of this company are the members of a  married couple , Lisseth Correa and her husband, two professionals who want to do something beyond a traditional desk job. This undertake offers a mini environment in the best European style that allows diners to taste and enjoy. Food Factory Truck The 4 partners of this truck have a great preparation as cooks: one of them is his chef from the Cosme restaurant in New York, another works in the city of Mi...

"Food trucks" in Venezuela: gastronomy to cope with the crisis, Parte I

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Food trucks  have dressed squares and public places in Caracas and other cities in Venezuela with color and flavor, with gastronomic wonders that  delight palates. Food Trucks, food and business for a crisis Since May 2017 there have been more than 40 food trucks that combine art and gastronomy, with a varied offer where  arepa ,  choripanes ,  churros  and  patacones  have a place of excellence in the so-called street food with Venezuelan flavor. The great variety of gourmet urban food is complemented by innovative designs, in some cases, not traditional of what is commonly defined as a food truck in the world. Street food to make the city In addition to the original concept of some trucks, in Venezuela food trucks have not only emerged as a form of entrepreneurship, but also as an escape route for the citizen who seeks to clear away the national reality. Travel around the Venezuelan food truck Nómadas Caracas Two partners, who define themselves ...

The dedication of chef Egidio Rodríguez

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Egidio Rodríguez , who was born in Cumaná and grew up in Cumanacoa, is the chef of the French ambassador  Romain Nadal  since 2018, which certifies his expertise in those  Gallic dishes  he prepares. He learned the rigors of French cuisine with chef Laurent Kher at the Le Gourmet restaurant of the Intercontinental Tamanaco Hotel in Caracas. Previously, with Jackie Traverso and chef Nelson Méndez "the shaman", he learned about these techniques and recipes at the Ritz and Biarritz restaurants. “My kitchen has European techniques and recipes but with Venezuelan ingredients. I can serve an avocado vichyssoise. Or some sweet chili macaroni with carúpano blood sausage”  shares Egidio Rodríguez. Flavors of Cumaná The Company Food Truck premiered on November 27th, celebrating the 500 years of Cumaná. This 2020 turns 5 years old. There he proposes a cuisine with ingredients from the east of Venezuela. In 2020, Egidio Rodríguez was awarded the Laurus Sheet, delivered by Z...

Delivery Apps in Venezuela

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  The  IESA  carried out, in May 2021, a study on the food delivery services market based on the  digital platform business model in Venezuela. Only four digital platforms in the delivery service market would exist or stand out in Venezuela:  Yummy  of local origin,  PedidosYa  of Uruguayan origin,  Ubbi Go  and  Liveri , both of local origin. It can occur in markets such as Venezuela, with a low purchasing power of the currency, that those who enter early turn out to be local investors or entrepreneurs. The advantage of knowing the terrain allows them to reduce certain risks. The study reveals that 89% of sales are concentrated in just two applications,  Yummy and PedidosYa , with 55% and 34% respectively. Once the application is downloaded or loaded on the cell phones of certain people, the cost of downloading it and eventually understanding it could be covered by those who already admit to having it on their phones and havin...

Five Venezuelan startups that were born in a pandemic

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Despite adversity,  Venezuelans continue to emerge  willing to put fear aside to start new projects in the country and take advantage of the opportunity to achieve their  goals . Here are five examples: Brewtal Francisco López, 30 years old, began to make and ferment his own  beer  together with his uncle, fusing this knowledge with art. This is how Brewtal resulted, a quality beer in terms of taste and presentation. Jeune montre This  facial skin care product  venture was created by a family of Venezuelan chemists. Daniela Castillo, 23 years old, had this initiative for people interested in maintaining a healthy complexion. Jeune Montre products are 100% vegan. Takytahi Takytahi is a  sushi sales service  created by Andrés D’Alessio, Luis Ortega and Santiago Acosta, three 21-year-olds. These entrepreneurs have known how to adapt to the situation generated by the pandemic, offering delivery and pick up. Vadiva Fashion Store Valeria Sandoval, ...

Create a business in Venezuela

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Profitable Businesses  in Venezuela are still a good alternative to  undertake . Despite the economic difficulties this nation is experiencing, there are some types of businesses that are highly attractive from a financial point of view. Even many economists affirm that necessity is key in entrepreneurship in Venezuela . The need for a product or service in the market is an opportunity to undertake. And the need in our economy, drives us to seek new things, trying harder. And, consequently, have bigger and more profitable results. Examples of entrepreneurship in Venezuela Among the various and numerous products that are lacking in Venezuela are  soap and detergents . In the event that you can find them somewhere, surely their prices will be expensive. However, this need or gap in the market was taken advantage of by many people. Their creativity and training led them to make these products by hand. And, logically, they have managed to sell them successfully. We can also s...

The keys to start a business in Venezuela

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Many people would believe that starting a  business  in Venezuela is highly complicated, given the well-known economic crisis in the country. However, despite how difficult the outlook may seem, there are those who say that start a business in Venezuela can bring greater benefits for people. Reasons to start a business in Venezuela Employers currently have a preference for those with entrepreneurial skills, as they can add value within companies. The new generations do not think about being in the same job for 20 years of their lives. Currently, new professionals consider that they must take advantage of their economic freedom in order to achieve goals different from those of previous generations. In 2011, Venezuela was designated as the country with the greatest entrepreneurial vocation in the region, according to a study by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor . Private companies continue to have a good image and about 70% of Venezuelans agree with their crea...