Sudattes & Oiasisud - Deglet Nour

Sudattes

The company SUDATTES S.A.R.L (Packaging of vegetables and fruits) was created in 2017, by Mr. KHAZROUI FETHI, who was initially specialized in the export of dates. It has its source in the exploitation of one of the most important oil palm plantations in the Tunisian Sahara: the kébili oasis (70% of Tunisian production) is the best producing region of the best Deglet date. the world.

Since then, the direction of general management has shifted towards positioning on the large market. To date, SUDATTES occupies a worthy world position in the export of Deglet Nour dates, as well as other types and derivatives of dates with more than 3000 tons of dates per year, all categories, to the four corners of the world.

Oasisud

To increase our production capacity and meet the expectations of our customers, the management represented by its manager decided in 2020 to create a new OASISUD S.A.R.L unit in HAMMET GABES with an annual production capacity of 2000 tonnes. Indeed the oases of Hammet Gabes are known for the production of common dates (Kent,…)

Deglet Nour

Branched dates

Generously ripened simply picked, the dates on the branch Deglet Nour are dates in their natural state in the form of a branch (in diet) of amber to brown color

Standard dates

Selected according to their size and texture. Dates standard are dates in their natural state, detached from the twigs.

Conditioned dates

generally dry and semi-dry dates suffer from unit operations (washing-hydration- and / or- drying) and sometimes coating. They can be pitted according to customer's request.

Pitted Dates

are dates without pits and they are loaded with sweetness natural and can be presented filled.

Organic dates

Since its creation, the company has implemented a program aimed at getting involved upstream in the organic date sector, the general framework of which is to create partnerships with its supplier farmers.

This involvement comes with a vision that can be summarized as follows:

Treat its supplier farmers with fairness and respect by allowing them to benefit as much as possible from the fruits of their labor.
Commit to supporting them by assisting them technically and sharing with them the risks of climatic and other hazards.

Today, this involvement is reflected in certification in accordance with EEC and NOP USDA regulations. All certification and audit costs were fully covered by the Company SUDATTES SARL

Derived from dates

SUDATTES offers its customers a multitude of date-derived products intended for the food industry. The date replaces sugar because of its taste, energy value and competitive price. For all these ingredients, we offer both conventional and organic quality.

Date Paste

Since its creation, the company has implemented a program aimed at getting involved upstream in the organic date industry, the general framework of which is to create partnerships with its supplier farmers. This involvement is accompanied by a vision that can be summarized as follows:
• Treat its supplier farmers with fairness and respect by allowing them to benefit as much as possible from the fruits of their labor.
• Commit to supporting them by assisting them technically and sharing with them the risks of climatic and other hazards.
Today, this involvement is reflected in certification in accordance with EEC and NOP USDA regulations. All certification and audit costs were fully covered by the Company SUDATTES SARL

Powder

To have date powder, the dates are dehydrated and finely ground. It is a natural and nutritious sweetener and a perfect substitute for refined sugar. The powder is used in confectionery, bakery products and grain products.

Date syrup

Date syrup or date juice concentrate is obtained by a diffusion process, a 100% natural and environmentally friendly method. The juice obtained is then concentrated, then strongly filtered to obtain a brown syrup retaining the virtues of the Deglet Nour date. The syrup is made from fresh dates, cooked in water and then filtered to remove the pits. They are then pressed to extract a juice. This juice is then concentrated by cooking over low heat until it has a colored liquid and spirits.

Common dates

The Tunisian palm grove has more than 300 varieties of dates. They all have the generic name of "common dates". But only three Common dates are the most traded: L’ Alig, Khouat Alig, Kenta

Kenta: Light golden in color and attractive in appearance, this date variety is early ripening. It is less sweet than all the other varieties and has a semi-dry texture, and ripens in the first weeks of October.
Alig: long in shape, soft to the eye and with a particularly tasty taste, this kind of date is picked in November. Its color is dark mahogany and its texture semi-soft.
Khouat Alig: a texture, color and taste similar to those of the Allig variety, hence its name, this variety is slightly thinner and less sweet with moderate water content

Quality process

FACTORY

SUDATTES and OASISUD are equipped with modern equipment that meets the requirements to achieve excellent date quality.

On receipt, the dates are disinsected and then stored in cold rooms with a storage capacity of over 2000 tonnes. We process over 3000 tonnes of dates annually, which are subsequently exported to many countries around the world.

The various processes within SUDATTES being ISO 22000 V 2018, ISO 9001 V 2015, IFS Food v 7 and BRC Food V 8 certified. The strictest quality control at all stages of production remains everyone's primary and ultimate goal.

Certified organic dates are packaged in two companies that are certified, by CCPB-TN-008, USDA and CE.

Commitment and policy

In the current economic climate for international trade in agro-food products, the quality and safety of our products have become the only development path for our company, while preserving its environment. To meet the expectations of its customers and interested parties, SUDATTES (and moreover OASISUD) has voluntarily undertaken to set up an integrated management system according to ISO 9001, ISO 22000, IFS and BRC standards. Our always deliberate and innovative approach seeks to ensure continuous improvement of our integrated management system while respecting the applicable requirements, to our products, our services and our activities. Our policy therefore favors the following main axes:

Deployment / mastery of listening to customers:

Anticipation of customer expectations and market diversification by developing an innovative vision as well as new activities through the promotion of products.

The supply of products meeting all the requirements of our customers on a regular basis.

Economic profitability and continuous improvement in the performance of activities and supplies.

The rigorous selection and systematic evaluation of our suppliers while developing partnership relations with them, and by integrating our approach to improving product quality into their activities.

Human Resources Development

Continuous development of staff skills.

Certification

ISO 22000 V 2018 (DQS/IQNET)

ISO 9001 V 2015(DQS/IQNET)

IFS Food V 7 (EcoCert)

BRC Food V 8 (EcoCert)

BIO : USDA NOP / CE (CCPB)

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