Khidri dates wholesale — also written Khudri or Khodari — is the variety we recommend when a programme needs good eating quality at volume without a premium price. Dark, chewy and balanced rather than intensely sweet, Khidri is the workhorse of value retail and snacking. This guide covers grades, organic supply, formats and where it fits against the premium varieties.
What Are Khidri Dates?
Khidri is a dark brown, semi-soft to chewy date of medium to large size, with an elongated shape and a balanced sweetness — noticeably less sugary than Sukkary or Medjool, which many consumers actually prefer for everyday eating.
Its commercial strength is the combination of good size, good texture and a competitive cost per kilogram. That makes it the natural choice for programmes where volume matters and the retail price point is constrained: own-brand snacking packs, value retail, foodservice and bulk distribution.
- Chewy, not sticky — handles and packs more easily than the softest varieties
- Good ambient stability — simpler logistics than high-moisture varieties
- Attractive size — visually substantial without Medjool pricing
- Consistent supply — among the most reliably available varieties in our range
Organic Khidri Dates
Organic Khidri dates are an efficient way to put a certified organic date on shelf at an accessible price. Where organic Medjool carries a steep premium, organic Khidri lets a retailer or brand offer certification without pushing the pack beyond what the category will bear.
Organic lots are certified under the USDA National Organic Program, ship with an organic transaction certificate, and are kept fully segregated from conventional fruit through harvest, sorting, packing and storage.
For private-label organic snacking programmes in particular, Khidri is often the variety that makes the economics work.
Grades and Specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Colour | Dark brown |
| Texture | Semi-soft to chewy |
| Flavour | Balanced, moderately sweet |
| Size | Medium to large, elongated |
| Format | Whole with pit, pitted, diced on request |
| Retail packs | 454 g (1 lb), 500 g, 900 g, 1 kg |
| Bulk | 5 kg, 10 kg cartons; larger formats available |
| Storage | Ambient, cool and dry |
| Certifications | USDA Organic, BRC, IFS Food, Halal, Kosher |
Who Buys Khidri in Bulk
- Private-label snacking — the largest use; good size and texture at an accessible cost
- Value and mainstream retail — everyday date packs where price point is decisive
- Foodservice and catering — bulk packs for hospitality and institutional use
- Halal distribution — a value tier alongside Ajwa at the premium end
- Food manufacturing — pitted and diced Khidri for bars, bakery and cereal inclusions
Need pricing on Khidri in bulk? Tell us your volume, grade and destination.
Request a QuoteWhere Khidri Fits Against the Premium Varieties
| Khidri | Medjool | Deglet Noor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | Competitive | Highest | Lower |
| Size | Medium to large | Large to jumbo | Medium |
| Texture | Chewy | Soft, moist | Semi-dry, firm |
| Sweetness | Balanced | Intense | Mild |
| Logistics | Ambient | Chilled preferred | Ambient |
| Typical role | Volume snacking | Premium hero | Processing & everyday |
A common range structure our clients run: Khidri as the everyday volume line, Medjool as the premium hero, and Deglet Noor for processing and pitted formats.
Packaging and Logistics
Khidri ships in the format your programme needs, from retail-ready packs to full pallets.
| Format | Detail |
|---|---|
| Retail | Branded or private label, window packs, gift formats |
| Food-grade cartons | 5 kg and 10 kg; 20–25 kg for industrial grades |
| Pallets | Standard and euro, shrink-wrapped and corner-protected |
| Container | FCL and LCL to the USA and Canada |
| Private label | Artwork, barcodes and retail-ready cases to your spec |
Full packaging options across the range are detailed on our packaging page.
Certifications and Documentation
Every lot of Khidri ships with the paperwork your quality and compliance teams need — not on request, as standard.
- Certificate of analysis per production lot: Brix, moisture, water activity, microbiological results, heavy metals on request
- USDA Organic transaction certificate on organic lots
- Halal and Kosher certificates issued per shipment
- BRC and IFS Food certification at the processing plant, audited annually
- Full lot traceability back to the plantation
See our quality and certifications overview for the detail behind each of these.
How to Order Khidri Dates Wholesale
Send us four things and we will come back with a firm quote:
- Volume — per shipment and, if known, annual
- Grade and format — whole or pitted, retail or bulk, organic or conventional
- Packaging — your own artwork, our retail packs, or plain bulk
- Destination and timing — port or door, and your target in-stock date
We grow on our own plantations in the Tunisian Djerid and export direct to North America, with no broker between the palm and your pallet. You can browse the full wholesale dates range, read about who we are, or go straight to the homepage for an overview.
Frequently Asked Questions About Khidri Dates
Is Khidri the same as Khudri or Khodari dates?
Yes. Khidri, Khudri and Khodari are transliterations of the same Arabic variety name. Spelling varies between suppliers and markets but the fruit is the same: a dark brown, semi-soft to chewy date of medium to large size with balanced sweetness.
Why is Khidri cheaper than Medjool?
Khidri yields more per palm, is more robust to handle and harvest, and is less labour-intensive to grade than Medjool. It is also ambient-stable rather than benefiting from chilled storage. Those factors compound through the supply chain, giving a competitive cost per kilogram at a comparable visual size.
Are organic Khidri dates available in bulk?
Yes, certified under the USDA National Organic Program with an organic transaction certificate per shipment and full segregation from conventional fruit. Organic Khidri is often the most economical way to put a certified organic date on shelf, which makes it popular for private-label organic snacking programmes.
How sweet are Khidri dates compared with other varieties?
Moderately sweet and well balanced — noticeably less sugary than Sukkary or Medjool. Many consumers prefer this for everyday eating, as the intense caramel of premium varieties can be cloying in volume. It also makes Khidri more versatile in savoury and mixed applications.
Do Khidri dates need refrigeration?
No. Khidri is comfortable at ambient temperature stored cool and dry, which simplifies distribution considerably compared with high-moisture varieties like Medjool. This ambient stability is part of what makes it practical for volume programmes.
Can Khidri dates be supplied pitted or diced?
Yes. Pitted Khidri is available for manufacturing use, pit-fragment inspected, and diced formats can be produced for bars, bakery and cereal inclusions. Specify the cut size required at the quote stage.
What is the minimum order for wholesale Khidri dates?
MOQ starts around 200 kg for standard formats and scales to full container loads, shipped LCL or FCL to the USA and Canada. Because Khidri is typically bought for volume programmes, pricing improves meaningfully at container scale.
Where can I buy Khidri dates wholesale in the USA or Canada?
Kartago Dates supplies Khidri in bulk and retail-ready formats to private-label packers, retailers, foodservice operators and halal distributors across the United States and Canada, organic or conventional. Request a quote with your volume and format for pricing within 24 business hours.
In short: Khidri is available organic or conventional, in retail and bulk formats, shipped direct from our Tunisian plantations to the USA and Canada with a COA on every lot. See it alongside the rest of the range on the wholesale dates page.