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Category: Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages


Highlighting global events about what we eat and drink.

The food category is enormous and the second most populated non-nation category in the calendar. It deals with nutrition, food (anything eaten), and non-alcoholic beverages. This category includes eating preferences like vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

Sandwich Week, British (UK): May 19-25 (es...

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British Sandwich Week celebrates the sandwich and is a week-long celebration of the iconic British culinary invention, the sandwich. It is annually hosted by The British Sandwich & Food to Go Association.

January

School Lunch Hero Day, Ntl: May 2

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Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. Scho...

January

Scurvy Awareness Day: May 2

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Scurvy Awareness Day brings in the United States and highlights the hundreds of cases of Scurvy reported each year. It's a sickness largely plaguing homeless people due to their lack of access to fresh pr...

January

Shrimp Day, Ntl.: May 10

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National Shrimp Day focuses on eating shrimp, but it is also an opportunity to consider the environmental impact of pollution, including oil spills, on the habitat of shrimp and the effect it has on the l...

January

Slider Day, Ntl: May 15

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National Slider Day celebrates the two-inch circumference mini sandwich invented by White Castle nearly a century ago. Typically a slider is a small hamburger, but it can be any type of round-roll mini sa...

January

Strawberries Day, Pick: May 20

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The North American Strawberry Growers Association champions Pick Strawberries Day in the United States and Canada. This campaign celebrates strawberries and honors the men and women that work tirelessly...

January

Sweet Vidalia Onion Month, Ntl.: May

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From May until Labor Day, the Sweet Vidalia Onion is in season. Grown only in Georgia, these low pyruvate (the stuff that makes you tear up) and flavorful bulbs add a tangy sweet flavor to any cuisine—ann...

January

Tea Day, Intl.: May 21

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Tea, derived from the Camellia sinesis plant, is the second most consumed beverage worldwide, following water. Its origin traces back to areas like northeast India, north Myanmar, and southwest China, wit...

January

The Big Lunch (UK): May 31 - June 1 (est)

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The Big Lunch is an annual get-together distilled to a local level. It's a chance for Brits to meet their neighbors over lunch and an open invitation to say 'hello' and build a community. Promoted annuall...

January

Time for a Cuppa (UK): May 1-8 (est)

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TEA FOR DEMENTIA: TIME FOR A CUPPA FUNDRAISER Launched in 2009, Dementia UK's "Time for a Cuppa" fundraiser has become a beloved annual tradition, raising awareness and funds to support families affected...

January

Tomato Fortnight, British (UK): May 26 - J...

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Tomatoes are a staple in so many of the foods we eat, from sauces to salads. Each year the British Tomato Growers' Association hosts British Tomato Fortnight with events, cooking ideas, and tasting events...

January

Truffle Day: May 2

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Truffle Day celebrates truffles, the chocolate candy with a sweet or nutty filling. These candy box delights first appeared in the 1920s in Europe and came in three key varieties: American, European, and...

January

Tuna Day, World: May 2

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World Tuna Day is a day that commemorates the fish most commonly used in cooking, the tuna. In 2017 the United Nations officially added World Tuna Day to its dossier of awareness campaigns, recognizing th...

January

Vanilla Pudding Day, Ntl.: May 22

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National Vanilla Pudding Day celebrates the age-old standout vanilla pudding. Unlike custard, pudding does not have eggs in it. In past centuries, the vanilla pudding was often mixed with poultry or fis...

January

Vinegar Month: May

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Vinegar Month celebrates the versatile tangy liquid derived from fermented fruits, vegetables, and starches that have been around for over 10,000 years. Vinegar is often used to control blood sugar levels...

January

Waitstaff Day, Ntl.: May 21

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Gaylord F Ward created National Waitstaff Day to honor the hard work and daily challenges of serving people in restaurants and the stress of this essential job. It is a day for patrons, restaurant owners,...

January

World Hunger Day (1932): May 28

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The Hunger Project originated World Hunger Day in 2011 to recognize the 2.4 billion food-insecure people globally. Food insecurity involves a lack of access to food and the scarcity of nutritious food. Of...

January

Agriculture Day, (AU) Ntl.: November 21

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National Agriculture Day in Australia celebrates the agricultural industry, which employs over 1.6 million Australians. According to the National Farmers' Federation, "By 2020, half of the world's populat...

January

Baklava Day: November 17

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Baklava Day celebrates the rich, nutty pastry of Eurasia. Baklava, a rich, sweet pastry beloved in many cultures, has a history that spans several centuries and crosses numerous borders. This layered des...

January

Banana Pudding Lovers Month: November

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Celebrating childhood, organic pudding maker Rogers established Banana Pudding Lovers Month each year in November.

January
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