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.
Japan: Umami, meaning ‘pleasant savoury taste’ in Japanese, was officially recognised as the fifth basic taste (alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter) in the early 20th century by Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda.
United Arab Emirates: Camel meat is considered a delicacy in Emirati culture, often served at weddings and large gatherings. It is also consumed for its high nutritional value—it's lower in fat than cow's milk and rich in vitamins and minerals.
South Korea: In 2021, South Koreans collectively consumed approximately 1.97 million metric tons of kimchi, equating to an average of 88.3 grams per person per day.
Egypt: The Oasis Food Court, located just ten minutes from Cairo International Airport, is the largest food court globally as it can seat up to 4,200 guests.
Morocco: The Northern African country ranks among the top ten global exporters of argan oil, producing over 8,000 tons annually, which is prized for its culinary and cosmetic uses.
Tunisia: Seafood accounts for around 25% of Tunisia’s protein intake, due to the country’s extensive Mediterranean coastline and fishing industry.
South Africa: Vetkoek, a fried dough bread filled with savoury or sweet fillings, is sold by thousands of street vendors, feeding an estimated three million people weekly across the country.
Mexico: There are approximately 115,000 taco establishments operate across Mexico. This means there's a taco spot roughly every 400 meters, ensuring that no matter where you are, a taco is never far away.
USA: Joey Chestnut holds the record with 76 hot dogs and buns eaten in ten minutes, achieved on 4th July 2021. Miki Sudo set the women's record by consuming 51 hot dogs and buns eaten in ten minutes during the 2024 contest, which was hosted in Coney Island, New York.
Brazil: The South American country produces around three million tons of coffee annually, making it the world’s largest coffee producer—responsible for about 35% of global coffee supply.
Argentina: Argentinians consume on average about 55 kilograms (121 pounds) of beef per person per year, which is one of the highest per capita beef consumptions globally.
New Zealand: Flat white coffee originated in New Zealand and is consumed daily by more than 60% of the population.
England: Around 40% of adults in England eat takeaway food at least once a week, with fish and chips, pizza, and Indian curry being the top choices.
Spain: Paella is Spain’s most famous dish. It originated in Valencia and is eaten by around 70% of Spaniards at least once a year.
Germany: The European country is the world’s largest consumer of sausages, eating over 1.5 billion sausages annually, with varieties like bratwurst and currywurst being national favourites.
France: It is the world’s largest exporter of luxury food products, including items like foie gras, truffles, and fine chocolates.
Italy: Pizza, originating from Naples, is consumed by over 80% of Italians regularly, with Naples alone baking around 1 million pizzas every day.
Portugal: Seafood accounts for nearly 40% of Portugal’s total protein consumption, with dishes like grilled sardines and octopus being very popular.
Austria: It produces about 50,000 tons of apples each year, used widely in desserts like Apfelstrudel.