Fruit and vegetable history can be found all around the globe! Let’s go on an adventure to learn where your favorite Snack Pals originated.
Becky and Bo Blueberry
Origin
Maine
Did You Know?
Blueberries are closely related to cranberries and bilberries.
Wild blueberry plants are native to Maine and Atlantic Canada and the berries are often harvested by hand in July and August.
Gracie Grapefruit
Origin
Barbados
Did You Know?
Grapefruit got their name because they grow in clusters like grapes.
This tangy, juicy citrus fruit is about 90% water - helping you keep your body hydrated.
Tischa and Tyree Tomato
Origin
Andes Mountains of South America, mainly in Peru and Ecuador
Did You Know?
Tomatoes are fruits that are considered vegetables by nutritionists because they don't have as much fructose (a kind of sugar) as most fruit does.
Tomatoes aren't all red — they can also be orange, yellow, white, purple, and even green when fully ripe!
Petra and Pedro Peas
Origin
Origins of domesticated peas have not been definitely determined, however the wild plant is native to the Mediterranean region, including countries like Tunisia
Did You Know?
The tiny green things we call peas are the seed of the plant! You can also eat the pea pod of some varieties, but not all.
Pea plants usually have pink or white flowers, and the plant's stems can grow over 6 feet tall!
Cedric Celery
Origin
Mediterranean countries, such as Greece
Did You Know?
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest stalk of celery ever grown was 9 feet tall!
In Ancient Greece, winners of athletic games would be given a wreathe made of celery as a reward.
Reese Raisin
Origin
Egypt
Did You Know?
Raisins are so delicious that early Greeks and Romans sometimes received them as prizes for winning a sporting event.
Raisins appear in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Salvador Spinach
Origin
Persia (now known as Iran)
Did You Know?
Popeye the Sailor Man, a cartoon character who ate spinach to grow his powerful arm muscles, made spinach an iron-packed super-star veggie in the 1930's.
Spinach was the first frozen vegetable to be sold commercially. It was introduced by Clarence Birdseye in 1930 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Charlie Cucumber
Origin
India
Did You Know?
Cucumbers are often pickled. For centuries cucumbers were preserved using a saltwater brine making them a food that could be stored and transported easily.
Have you heard the phrase "cool as a cucumber?" It originated from the fact that the inside of the vegetable can be up to 20 degrees cooler than its skin.
Georgia & Gigi Grapes
Origin
There are more than 5,000 varieties, grown predominantly in the northern hemisphere, such as Asia
Did You Know?
Grapes have been around for a long time - since dinosaurs roamed the Earth! Fragments of grapes were once found in a fossil that also contained dinosaur egg shells, and was believed to be about 66 million years old!
Grapes generally grow in clusters on woody vines. They come in all sorts of colors, from green, yellow, red, purple and even black.
Maggie Mango
Origin
Southern Asia, such as Myanmar
Did You Know?
Mango trees can grow 50 to 60 feet high!
In India, the mango is a symbol of love and giving a basket of mangos a sign of friendship!
Kevin Kiwi
Origin
China and Taiwan
Did You Know?
Kiwis were originally called Gooseberries, but once they were introduced to New Zealand, New Zealanders renamed them after their national bird, the flightless kiwi.
Kiwis are botanically considered to be berries.
Alicia Apple
Origin
Apple species are native to the temperate zones of both hemispheres, including European countries, such as England
Did You Know?
There are thousands of varieties of apples, but each falls into a broad class: (1) cider varieties; (2) cooking varieties; and (3) dessert varieties.
Johnny Appleseed, whose real name was John Chapman, loved to grow apples that would turn into yummy cider. He gave away thousands of apple seedlings to others, resulting in many apple orchards across the country!
Go on an adventure with Alicia by clicking the book above!
Alicia Apple
Origin
Apple species are native to the temperate zones of both hemispheres, including European countries, such as England
Did You Know?
There are thousands of varieties of apples, but each falls into a broad class: (1) cider varieties; (2) cooking varieties; and (3) dessert varieties.
Johnny Appleseed, whose real name was John Chapman, loved to grow apples that would turn into yummy cider. He gave away thousands of apple seedlings to others, resulting in many apple orchards across the country!
Go on an adventure with Alicia by clicking the book above!
Angie Avocado
Origin
Mexico
Did You Know?
Avocados are sometimes called alligator pears.
According to the Guinness World Records, the heaviest avocado ever grown weighed 5.6 pounds and was grown in the United States.
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Angie Avocado
Origin
Mexico
Did You Know?
Avocados are sometimes called alligator pears.
According to the Guinness World Records, the heaviest avocado ever grown weighed 5.6 pounds and was grown in the United States.
Go on an adventure with Angie by clicking the book above!
Brandie Banana
Origin
Tropical environments, such as Ecuador
Did You Know?
A bunch of bananas is called a hand, and is made up of 10 to 20 bananas. A single banana is called a finger.
A banana plant is not a tree because it doesn't have a trunk. It is actually a giant herb.
Go on an adventure with Brandie by clicking the book above!
Brandie Banana
Origin
Tropical environments, such as Ecuador
Did You Know?
A bunch of bananas is called a hand, and is made up of 10 to 20 bananas. A single banana is called a finger.
A banana plant is not a tree because it doesn't have a trunk. It is actually a giant herb.
Go on an adventure with Brandie by clicking the book above!
Carlos Carrot
Origin
Indigenous to central Asian countries, such as Iran
Did You Know?
Carrots aren't always orange, they can also be yellow, white or purple!
Orange carrots get their vivid color from nutrients like beta-carotene.
Go on an adventure with Carlos by clicking the book above!
Carlos Carrot
Origin
Indigenous to central Asian countries, such as Iran
Did You Know?
Carrots aren't always orange, they can also be yellow, white or purple!
Orange carrots get their vivid color from nutrients like beta-carotene.
Go on an adventure with Carlos by clicking the book above!
Olivia Orange
Origin
Tropical regions of Asia, such as Malaysia
Did You Know?
One orange provides approximately 92% of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C!
There are over 600 varieties of oranges.
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Olivia Orange
Origin
Tropical regions of Asia, such as Malaysia
Did You Know?
One orange provides approximately 92% of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C!
There are over 600 varieties of oranges.
Go on an adventure with Olivia by clicking the book above!
Stanley Strawberry
Origin
Europe, such as Spain
Did You Know?
Strawberries are a member of the rose family.
The average strawberry has 200 seeds.
Go on an adventure with Stanley by clicking the book above!
Stanley Strawberry
Origin
Europe, such as Spain
Did You Know?
Strawberries are a member of the rose family.
The average strawberry has 200 seeds.
