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Palestinian Medjools: The Complete B2B Buyer's Guide (2025)

The Definitive Guide to Palestinian Medjool Dates (2025) Updated: October 2025 • Definitive Guide The Definitive Guide to Palestinian Medjool Dates (2025) This is the most comprehensive A-Z guide online for B2B buyers, importers, and quality managers on sourcing premium Palestinian Medjool dates. This 3000-word masterclass covers everything from orchard-level best practices and BRCGS-compliant packing to mastering cold chain logistics and a strategic playbook for negotiation and quality assurance. By Mohammad Abid Hurzuk • Published 01 Sep 2025 Key Takeaways for Importers Quality is a Process: Premium Palestinian Medjools are the result of a meticulous farm-to-export system, including Global GAP practices and BRCGS-certified packing. Size Matters: Go beyond "Jumbo/Large." Specify grade by weight (grams per piece) and tolerance pe...

India Dates Market 2025–26: Prices, Imports & Ramadan

India Dates Market 2025–26: Prices, Imports & Ramadan Demand Market Outlook • Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) India Dates Market 2025–26: Prices, Imports & Ramadan Demand By Dates Business News Desk • Published Sep 20, 2025 • Updated Sep 20, 2025 Festival-season demand in India continues to shape global date flows from Saudi Arabia , Iran , Oman and North Africa . Quick answer: Expect firm pricing for Ajwa , Medjool , Safawi , and Mazafati into early 2026. Plan inventory for Ramadan 2026 expected to begin the evening of Tue, Feb 17 in India (first fast likely Wed, Feb 18 ), subject to local moon sighting 1 . Re-check labels against the latest FSSAI Labelling & Display Regulations and note that amendments typically take effect on July 1 each year 2–3 . Deep dives: Ajwa benefits & sourcing • Medjool vs Mazafati (bulk) • ...

Wholesale Dates India 2025: Prices, Grades & RFQ

Wholesale Dates India 2025: Sourcing, Prices, Grades & RFQ Updated: 20 Sep 2025 • India Wholesale Wholesale Dates India 2025: Sourcing, Prices, Grades & RFQ A practical, research-backed playbook for wholesale sourcing of premium dates in India —which varieties to buy, updated price bands , how to spec grades that sellers actually honor, and the exact RFQ to secure supply at the right landed cost. Quick Answer: Top movers: Kimia, Medjool, Ajwa, Deglet Noor, Mabroom, Safawi, Zahidi. Indicative wholesale (₹/kg, Sep 2025): Kimia 180–450; Medjool 1,000–2,300+; Ajwa 1,100–1,800; Mabroom 650–1,200; Safawi 450–800; Deglet Noor 320–700; Zahidi 90–200. (Ranges vary by size grade, pack, crop year, currency and freight.) Source smart: Importers/distributors in Mumbai–Delhi–Chennai–Ahmedabad; APMC...

Buy Organic Dates in Bulk (2025): Top Suppliers & Pricing

Buy Organic Dates in Bulk (2025): Top Wholesale Suppliers, Certifications, Pricing & Storage Guide Short answer: Choose organic Medjool for premium retail and Deglet Noor for cost-efficient manufacturing. Verify USDA/EU/ECOCERT scope, ask for lot traceability , and store at 0–4 °C with FEFO rotation . Negotiate tiered pricing at 200 kg/500 kg/1 MT+ . A practical, global buyer’s guide for organic date wholesale : varieties, certifications, pricing, QC and storage. Home › Buying Guide › Organic Dates in Bulk 2025 best organic Medjool dates wholesale EU organic Deglet Noor supplier price organic date paste & syrup bulk cold chain storage for Medjool dates USDA organic dates MOQ and RFQ Table of...