Mazafati dates the most popular and delicious type of commercial dates produced in Iran, is known as a unique date with a special taste around the world. Good appearance and soft skin make this date a good choice for catering. Beautiful packaging, easy shopping and reasonable prices are other reasons for customers to buy this delicious fruit.
Mazafati dates have the highest area under cultivation among Iranian dates, after Mazafati, kabkab dates and sayer dates have the highest area under cultivation. Mazafati dates are cultivated in the southern regions of Iran. Its main production is in the south and southeast of Iran such as Bam, Kahnooj, Jiroft and the cities of Sistan and Baluchestan province such as Saravan and Iranshahr.
Annually, more than one hundred thousand tons of Mazafati dates are produced in Kerman province, and since Bam is a city that produces the largest amount of Mazafati dates with the best quality, traders also call it BAM dates.
Due to the weather conditions, the harvest time of Mazafati dates is late August and early October. Due to the moist loss and thin skin, this fruit cannot be on the trees for a long time, so the packaging process time should be short and fast with precise harvesting operations.
Due to its moist and sweet form, Mazafati dates should be kept at a temperature of -5 to 5 degrees Celsius to prevent spoilage. By storing dates in the refrigerator, these dates can be consumed for up to two years.
For storage and export of Mazafati dates, we designed a special package from 250 grams to 5 kg. We are trying to design the right packaging for the target markets. For easier transportation, there is a large box containing 12 packages of mazafati dates called mother carton, the approximate weight of this package is between 6.4-8.5 kg depending on the market trend. Normally Indian customers ask for 6.5 kg boxes, while Russian customers prefer 7.5 kg average weight mother box cartons.
Keeping in a cool store is essential for maintaining the quality and health of dates.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Season of harvest | First of AUG to end of SEP |
| Moisture | Less than 35% |
| Cool store needed? | Yes |
| Shelf time | 1 Year |
| Packing Options |
5kg Boxes 6.4 to 8.5 KG Master Boxes (12 small boxes inside each carton) |
| Shipping | Directly or with switch BL |