CorporateFood Humble Date or Designer Delicacy? June 20, 2010 0 555 Share XFacebookLinkedinWhatsAppViberPinterestReddItEmail It’s been a staple food of the Middle East for centuries, but the humble date has many guises. From dusty market stalls to high-end boutiques, some dates are sold for pennies, some for pounds. So what sets them apart?