Medjoul Dates - Palestine

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If you are in any doubt that the dates you see in the shop might be Israeli then it is better not to buy Medjool dates. Tnuvot Field (Field Produce Marketing Ltd) is Israels 3rd largest exporter of Medjool dates. Its brand names include Paradise dates, and Star dates. The Israelis prefer to employ children — even issuing official work permits, as they can climb trees faster, work for less and it’s easier to cheat and humiliate them. Out of desperate poverty Palestinian families are forced to take their children out of school and hand them over to the settlers to work for a pittance. Guilty Companies Hadiklaim, the Israeli Date Growers Cooperative, which includes illegal settler plantations, sells 65% of all Israeli dates. Its brands include Jordan River, King Solomon, Tamara Barhi Dates, Rapunzel, Bomaja, Desert Diamond, Shams and Delilah. They also supply supermarkets that market them under their own brand. These include Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose. Sometimes they are labelled “produced in the West Bank”, but these are not Palestinian dates. Mehadrin, Israel’s largest fresh produce exporter, boasted of doubling their Medjoul date sales sighting strong demand in Ramadan! Their dates have brand names Premium Medjoul, Fancy Medjoul, Royal Treasure, Red Sea, & Bonbonierra. SettlementsIsraeli settlements built on stolen Palestinian land have been ruled illegal by the International Court of Justice. Nearly half of the settlements in the Jordan Valley grow dates, its their most profitable crop, and contributes significantly to their economic viability. If you oppose the settlements target their dates. According to the American Cancer Society, an average adult is recommended to consume 20-35 grams of dietary fibre a day. Dietary fibre comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble.

They are also commonly used in sweet desserts such as date cakes,as well as drinks such as milk and dates, and are a staple ingredient during Ramadan. From the aromatic spices and herbs to the fresh ingredients, Palestinian and Jordanian cuisine is a reflection of the region's rich history and culture. Palestinian cuisine features Arab, Mediterranean, and Levantine flavours, with popular dishes including falafel and hummus. Jordanian cuisine draws influence from its neighbouring countries and features dishes like mansaf and za'atar. Both cuisines use fresh ingredients and emphasise hospitality.

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Dates is Israel's most profitable crop by far, in 2021 it raked in 2.5x more revenue than did any other fresh produce. [2] Medjool Dates From Israel Wastewater Proving Favorite of Foodies". Bloomberg. 20 November 2013. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021 . Retrieved 20 February 2021.

Most of the Israeli date crop – up to 80%, is exported, mainly to Europe where it has around 10% market share. In 2005, dates were Israel’s leading fruit export. Clearly the boycott is biting, keep up the good work. This Ramadan lets support the Palestinians by buying Palestinian dates. Say no to the dates of oppression, occupation and apartheid!

Quick Guide To Buying Dates This Ramadan - (Script of video)

Israeli settlements are extremely harmful to the Palestinian people. For an Israeli settlement to be built Palestinian people are forcibly removed from their homes, their homes are demolished and they are then denied access to their own land. The month of Ramadan – a holy month for Muslims, where day-long fasts are broken with dates and water – will soon arrive. Medjoul Dates, the King of the Dates are rich in vitamins, fibre, minerals, antioxidants and potassium. The Mejoul Date is known as a natural nutritious sweetener and as an instant energy source. There are many health benefits that have been attributed to this flavour filled, convenient food. Medjoul Dates are unique as they can grown larger while maintaining their wonderful taste and texture. Natural sugars, mainly glucose and fructuose, made the Medjoul Date distinct in date, and a very healthy and energizing food choice. More about the nutritional value of the dates is available upon request. Madjoul Dates are grown under a low chemicals agro-production system,. All products are subject to inspection and monitoring by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health in cooperation with the laboratories of Bir Zeit University., in addition to the internal inspection procedures of the company New Farm. The Ministry of National Economy, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce issue Certificates of Origin.

If the shopkeeper refuses then take photos of the box and report the shop to your local trading standards office. Proceeds will go to the Palestinian producers and workers, and any margins going to Just Peace Advocates, a not-for-profit international human rights organization that is working in Canada in partnership with other Canadian, with Palestinian and international groups to realize “just peace” for Palestine. Their main export is Medjoul dates, which are the traditional dates used by Muslims to break their Ramadan fasts. In an Al Jazeera documentary from 2012, an Israeli export manager from the illegal Mahola settlement, where Israel's largest dates exporter Hadiklaim sources its Medjool dates, openly showed reporters pallets of falsely labelled dates destined for the UK. Focus ion Quality, Healthy Products with Distinct Taste, ensuring that the products of Palestinian farmers reach your home.The majhūl date (Arabic: تمر المجهول - tamar al-majhūl. Tamar means 'date' and majhūl means 'unknown', from جَهِلَ, 'to not know') [1] also known as medjool, medjoul, or majhool, is a large, sweet cultivated variety of date ( Phoenix dactylifera) originally grown in the Tafilalt region of Morocco, [2] but is currently also grown in the United States, [3] Israel, [4] Palestine, [5] Iran, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Jordan. The variety is planted both for its fruit and for landscaping. [6] [7] The medjool is a distinct landrace, described as producing "large soft fruit, with orange-yellowish flesh, and a mildly rich and pleasing flavor". [8] Israel currently holds more than 60 percent of the global mejhoul market share, making it the largest exporter of mejhoul dates in the world. [9] Choose trusted Palestinian sources, like Zaytoun, or Yaffa, for your Medjool dates. They will happily answer all your questions regarding sourcing and traceability of their dates.