Jaffa Pitted Dates

Jaffa Pitted Dates are a popular dried fruit product commonly found in Canada, packaged under the Jaffa and Dalton's brand names. Historically, the 'Jaffa' name is deeply rooted in the agricultural history of the Levant, specifically associated with the city of Jaffa and its famous citrus and date exports. However, in the contemporary Canadian retail market, this specific version of Jaffa dates is typically sourced and packed by Canadian food distributors.

The brand is currently owned by Dalton’s 1834, a Canadian company that specializes in the distribution of baking ingredients, nuts, and dried fruits. While the brand is Canadian-owned, the raw product—the dates themselves—are primarily cultivated in Iran (frequently of the Sayer variety) or other Middle Eastern regions known for high-quality date production, and then imported and packaged for sale in North American grocery stores. Dalton’s operates as a subsidiary under broader food distribution networks in Canada, maintaining a long-standing presence in the pantry-staples category.