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Saudi Arabian Dates Enter UK Market via Ocado, Targeting Fibre Demand

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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Datekin, a brand selling dates grown in Saudi Arabia, began listing products on Ocado.com on October 8, 2026. The brand has also been available through Amazon and Selfridges since its launch in spring 2025. Ocado is offering two lines—Sukkari Pitted Dates and Coconut & Tahini Date Balls—at a 33% promotional discount.

From retailtimes.co.uk

Why it matters

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The listing places the dates in front of Ocado's large online grocery audience, which serves over 1 million active customers. The brand aims to address a gap in British knowledge regarding fibre intake, noting that while one in three plan to eat more fibre in 2027, only 36% know their daily requirement.

From retailtimes.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Saudi ArabiaCountry where the dates are grown and sourced.
  • OcadoBritish online supermarket that is listing the dates.
  • AmazonAmerican multinational technology company where the brand previously listed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • OcadoSpeculative

    Ocado might see increased revenue from third-party brands due to the new product listing and promotional sales.

  • Saudi ArabiaSpeculative

    Saudi Arabia might see increased raw material orders via its supply chain due to rising demand from the new retail channel.

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