Friday Food Facts

Saudi Arabia: There are nearly 21 million date trees of approximately 400 different varieties delivering nutritious and healthy dates for both local use and commodity purposes.

• Watermelon: Is about 92% water, making it one of the most hydrating fruits you can eat.

• England: Sticky toffee pudding, invented in Cumbria in the 1960s, is one of England’s most beloved desserts.

• While Pancake Day is especially celebrated in the UK, it is also observed in other countries like the USA (Mardi Gras), France (Carnival) and parts of Australia, though each has its own uniq

• Richard Cadbury, from the Cadbury chocolate company, invented the first heart-shaped box of chocolates in the 1860s. 
• In Japan, women give men gifts such as 'honmei-choco', a homem

• In 2024 more than 2,100 new vegan products and menu options were launched around the world to celebrate Veganuary.
• A survey by Ipsos in 2018 estimated vegans make up 3% of the glob

• Mexico City, Mexico: Mexico City is known for Its Antojitos, which are small and flavourful snacks that are typically sold by street vendors.

• Fruitcake: Fruitcakes date back to ancient Rome, where they were made with pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and raisins.

• Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.
• Tomatoes ar

• Passengers flying directly from Genoa can take one jar up to 500g (or two jars up to 250g) of pesto onto their plane, provided the jar has been scanned in a special X-ray machine.