Kingdom Dates Competitors

Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) is a leader in the GCC milk market and the No 1 Long Life Milk in Saudi Arabia. The company is also the market leader in both the Tomato Paste and Ice Cream markets in the Kingdom and it has long been a participant in the Snacks and Fruit Drink markets. In pursuit of continued expansion, SADAFCO has recently introduced innovations in the Laban, Breakfast Cream, Cheese, Butter, Powdered Milk, Ketchup, Fortified Children’s Milk and Frozen French Fries categories. Since its establishment in 1976, SADAFCO has been a pioneer in the production, sales and distribution of consistently high quality food products in the GCC and selected export markets in the Middle East and North Africa. Our annual Net Sales currently exceed SAR1.5 billion. Over 500 sales routes are operated throughout the region to distribute products to more than 35 000 customers via 24 depots. SADAFCO has three ISO22000:2005 accredited factories in Jeddah and Dammam.

“Bateel is the brand of choice for connoisseurs of fine foods around the world.” Established in 1991, Bateel is synonymous with reinventing and elevating the date to a gourmet product. Today, Bateel is a leader in the international gourmet food market offering a host of authentic culinary temptations. The collection of delicious gourmet foods and delicacies are made from wholesome, natural products. An admired homegrown brand with international acclaim, Bateel is headquartered in Dubai and has a presence in 16 countries with over 40 boutiques and 30 cafés in premium commercial and residential districts in major cities, stretching from Detroit to Jakarta. Bateel is the world’s only gourmet organic date grower, producer and seller led by our mission and values to delight our consumers across the globe. We are also the largest producer of fine chocolates in the Middle East with our own factory that specializes in the production of gourmet chocolates. Here we also produce a unique range of date-based chocolates, pastries, jams and other date products for Bateel retail outlets. Cafe Bateel represents the ultimate Bateel experience. Combining the rich tradition of Arabian Hospitality with the renowned Umbrian, Italian culinary heritage, Cafe Bateel offers a seamless blend of European cafe elegance and a distinct range of gourmet foods and beverages. This unrivalled food offering in a sophisticated and warm ambience has made Cafe Bateel a destination of choice among food connoisseurs.

Royal Medjool Date Gardens was formed in 1968, and is one of the largest producers and shippers of the Medjool dates and date trees in the world. Over the years, Royal has acquired several farms in the Bard Valley of Southern California and packs and ships dates from throughout the world. Royal also provides custom farming, packing and marketing for several other farms in the Bard and Yuma area. The packing house is located in Yuma, Arizona, the nearest large city. As one of the largest and oldest Medjool operations in the world, the "Royal" brand has developed a following around the world. The quality of the Royal dates or trees is second to none.