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GNS Dates: Leading Global Supplier of High-Quality Dates from Pakistan

IFE-2022 London UK

GNS Dates, a subsidiary of GNS Pakistan Group based in Karachi, is a top supplier of various dates-related products, including Aseel Dates, Dry Dates, Pitted Dates, Diced Dates, Chopped Dates, Date Paste, and Date Sugar. With a strong focus on dates processing and export business, GNS Pakistan has maintained its position in the top 5 global dates suppliers for the past 3 years. The company is a certified supplier of organic dates, mainly Aseel dates, from Pakistan, and serves a diverse customer base across the world, including the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Germany, Netherlands, and other EU countries.

GNS Pakistan prides itself on strong strategic partnerships with leading dates suppliers and commodities traders in the USA, UK, EU, and UAE. The group sponsors have a centuries-old heritage in the dates and textile business, tracing back to the Indus Valley Civilization. The GNS Dates team is highly qualified in various fields, including Business, Agriculture, Production Management, Food Technologies & Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry, and Law.

The sponsors of GNS Pakistan also own Dates Farms, which were established in the late 1930s in Therhi Khairpur, Sindh. In recent years, the group has focused on introducing modern agriculture farming techniques and processing methods at the Dates Farms and Factory, located in District Khairpur, Sindh. With a commitment to quality and innovation, GNS Dates continues to be a leader in the global dates industry.

GNS Pakistan is a leading dates processing company in Pakistan, with a state-of-the-art processing plant located in Therhi Town, District Khairpur, Sindh. The plant is equipped with advanced technology, including fully automatic metal detection scanning machines, and the dates selected for processing are graded or categorized according to FAQ, GAQ, Industrial, High, A, B, and C grades/categories. The processing plant is ISO certified by a reputable and renowned inspection firm, and the products are also Kosher & Halal certified. GNS Pakistan has implemented HACCP in its production facilities, and its skilled workforce (men and women) operate with hygienic methods while treating dates in different processes.

As a food-certified supplier and exporter, GNS Pakistan specializes in Aseel Dates, BJ Dates, T-Mix Dates, Dry Dates, Pitted Dates, Diced Dates, Date Paste, and Date Powder. The Company is also a certified supplier of organic dates, mainly aseel dates from Pakistan. GNS Pakistan’s customer base is spread worldwide, including countries such as the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Germany, the Netherlands, and other EU countries.

GNS Pakistan was established with a mission to make a positive impact on poverty alleviation and the empowerment of women. The company’s aim is to enable women to support their families in a dignified manner while also contributing to their economic growth and development. GNS Pakistan believes in creating sustainable business opportunities for women, promoting gender equality and supporting the local communities.

If you have any queries or are interested in buying from GNS Pakistan, their team is always ready to respond promptly to any inquiries or requests for further details.

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Dates Production in Pakistan

Dates from Pakistan

Dates Production in Pakistan: Annual dates production in Pakistan is more than 600,000 metric tons having an estimated value of PKR 74 billion (USD 480 million) out of which only Khairpur district of Sindh province contributes 40% annually by producing around 250,000 metric tons of dates with a value of PKR 31 billion (USD 200 million). The documented export value of dates mainly aseel dates variety (dried, fresh, organic, pitted, diced & pastes) is more than USD 100 million.

Dates in Pakistan

Date palm is one of the oldest plants cultivated by man and its origin is thought to be Mesopotamia (Iraq), Gulf region or Indus Civilization. The presence of date fruits in the excavation of Moen-jo-Daro storage vases indicates the presence of date palm cultivation in Sindh as early as 2000 B.C

Health Benefits of Dates: Dates (Fresh or Dried) are a very nutritious and delicious fruit containing mainly carbohydrates and several types of sugars but also proteins, vitamins, and minerals. A kilogram of dates contains 2500-3000 calories. In Pakistan dates are called Khajoor, Khaji or Kharikoon. Dates have many health benefits for humans and are perceived as prevention to many diseases.

Varieties of Dates: All types (varieties) of Pakistani Dates are produced in different forms and shapes (fresh, dried, semi dried, whole, pitted, diced, chopped, decapped, paste, macerated and block pressed).

Dates in Pakistan: Dates grown in the Pakistani Farms then selected, pitted and processed by GNS Pakistan at its ISO Certified Factory for supplying to their valued buyers all over the world. GNS Pakistan being a leading export house offers Pitted Dates, Fresh Dates, Soft Dates stuffed with nuts, Processed Dates, Diced Dates, Block Pressed Dates, Dried Dates Chhoharay and all other products of Dates.

Pakistan is rich in producing dates of different varieties and ranks at world’s fourth largest dates producing country. Pakistani Dates are very famous for flavored taste, softness and sweetness. Dates palms are cultivated in all the four provinces of Pakistan i.e. Sindh, Baluchistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Among all provinces Sindh and Baluchistan are the leading provinces in producing multiple verities of Dates.

Dates Producing District & Provinces of Pakistan
• Baluchistan: Turbat & Panjgoor
• Sindh: Khairpur & Sukkur
• Punjab: Muzaffargarh, D.G Khan & Jhang
• KPK: D.I. Khan

Types (Varieties) Of Pakistani Dates

Pakistani Dates: Over 250 varieties of Dates are grown in Pakistan on cultivable area more than 76,900 hectares, these include:
Aseel, Shakri, Bhedir, Kharbala’en, Thothar, Fasli of Sindh;
Begum Jungi, Shakri, Muzawati, Alini, Sabzo, Ape-Dandan, hussaini, Chapshuk, Kahraba of Balochistan;
Dhakki, Azadi, Gulistan, Muscat, Shakri of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; and
Hillavi, Khudrawi, Shamran, Zahidi and Ziri of Punjab.

Aseel has always been awarded as an excellent variety among all the Pakistani Dates in the international dates market.

Pakistani Dates Main Varieties:

Province wise details of main varieties are mentioned below:
Dates in Sindh Province:
– Aseel or Asil Dates are superior quality dates produced mainly in Khairpur and Sukkur (Sindh). These are radish and dark brown with more stuff (flash) and long shelf life. Best in sweet taste and enriched with energy value.
– Fasli also comes from Sukkur and Khairpur and adjoining areas. Fasli is mainly categorized as Industrial Grade Dates because of its size, shape, shorter shelf life and other characteristics.
Dates in Baluchistan Province:
– Begum Jangi (BJ) Dates is the premier quality dates variety of Baluchistan Province. District Panjgoor and Turbat are the major producers of this variety. BJ dates are identical in look and shape with Aseel but are smaller in the size with low level of moisture contents.
– Khahraba (Carba) Dates are of smaller size but sweeter and have lower moisture level. These Dates comes from Panjgoor & Mushkay areas of Baluchistan Province during September 22 to October 31.
– Rabbi or Baluchistan Rabbi (BR) Dates are also grown in Mashkail area of Baluchistan
Dates in Punjab Province:
– Halawi is produced in Muzaffargarh, D.G Khan & Jhang; the districts of Punjab Province. This type of Dates is sweet, sticky, semi-soft and moist. It is higher on the sweetness scale than many other dates, with a caramel color and undertone.
– Zahidi is also from dates growing areas of Punjab bieng semi-dry and less intense than some varieties, but still on the sweet side.
Dates in KPK Province:
– Dhakki Dates of Dera Ismail Khan, KPK Province has also a specific market due to its unique taste and size.

Dates Suppliers in Pakistan: GNS Pakistan is the largest and credible dates suppliers of Pakistan having experience and established name for many decades. GNS Pakistan offer best quality dates in different forms, shapes, sizes, grades and brands. We have a wide range of Dates Products produced at our processing plant (factory). Our main products are as follows:
– Pitted Dates
– Diced / Chopped Dates
– Decapped Dates
– Dates Paste
– Macerated Dates
– Block Pressed Dates
– Stuffed Dates with Nuts (Almond, Pistachio, Walnuts, Peanuts)

We offer our best quality dates and products in bulk quantities to wholesale buyers / traders / manufacturers of both local and international markets.

Dates Processing Plants in Pakistan

Dates Processing Plant – GNS Pakistan

Dates Processing in Pakistan: There are more than 20 Dates Processing Plants installed in Pakistan. Among all GNS Pakistan is the most modern dates processing plant equipped with advanced technology. GNS Dates Processing Plant (Factory) is located at Therhi Town of District Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.

The dates selected for processing are graded or categorized as FAQ, GAQ, Industrial, High, A, B, C, Grades / Categories. The plant is equipped with modern technology and fully automatic metal detection scanning machines. The processing plant is ISO certified by a reputable and renowned inspection firm. Besides our products are also Kosher & Halal certified. We have implemented HACCP in our production facilities. The factory is staffed by skilled people (men and women) work force operating with hygienic method while treating dates in different processes.

GNS Pakistan is a leading dates processing company in Pakistan, with a state-of-the-art processing plant located in Therhi Town, District Khairpur, Sindh. The plant is equipped with advanced technology, including fully automatic metal detection scanning machines, and the dates selected for processing are graded or categorized according to FAQ, GAQ, Industrial, High, A, B, and C grades/categories. The processing plant is ISO certified by a reputable and renowned inspection firm, and the products are also Kosher & Halal certified. GNS Pakistan has implemented HACCP in its production facilities, and its skilled workforce (men and women) operate with hygienic methods while treating dates in different processes.

As a food-certified supplier and exporter, GNS Pakistan specializes in Aseel Dates, BJ Dates, T-Mix Dates, Dry Dates, Pitted Dates, Diced Dates, Date Paste, and Date Powder. The Company is also a certified supplier of organic dates, mainly aseel dates from Pakistan. GNS Pakistan’s customer base is spread worldwide, including countries such as the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Germany, the Netherlands, and other EU countries.

GNS Pakistan was established with a mission to make a positive impact on poverty alleviation and the empowerment of women. The company’s aim is to enable women to support their families in a dignified manner while also contributing to their economic growth and development. GNS Pakistan believes in creating sustainable business opportunities for women, promoting gender equality and supporting the local communities.

If you have any queries or are interested in buying from GNS Pakistan, their team is always ready to respond promptly to any inquiries or requests for further details.