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Dark kitchens are popping up everywhere, but what are they and why does it matter?

Dark kitchens are popping up everywhere, but what are they and why does it matter?
Phys.org Wednesday 30 September 2026, 16:00 UTC 1 min read
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When you order food through an app, how much do you know about where you're buying it from? It could be a restaurant on the local main street or one located in a warehouse in a faraway industrial park.

When you order food through an app, how much do you know about where you're buying it from? It could be a restaurant on the local main street or one located in a warehouse in a faraway industrial park.
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