Communities
Harvesting and manufacturing our product sustainably isn't just a practice; it's a commitment to preserve our environment and support local communities.
Datirs was created as a socially engaged enterprise that brings a sustainable alternative drink to contemporary café culture, while generating value for date growers and safeguarding the environment.
Through meticulous sourcing, artisanal roasting, and a dedication to quality, we aspire to create a profound connection between discerning palates and the rich cultural heritage of our date-cultivating suppliers.
At Datirs, we see ourselves as serving two communities
At the end of the chain are our customers who want a delicious, caffeine-free and focus-boosting drink to enjoy in café environments (or at home) from Barcelona to Cairo.
At the beginning of the chain are our date-growing partners in Egypt, who live in arid desert regions with limited economic opportunities and need new income streams to sustain their communities.
Our vision is to be the catalyst that forges an enduring bond between these two worlds, promoting two-way cultural enrichment while safeguarding the ecosystems that sustain us.
Our director Mostafa has forged links with several tribal communities in his native Egypt, who supply us with the raw materials to make our products.
We’ll be adding more Egyptian date farmers to the roster of suppliers we buy from, as our business expands and our needs grow.
Siwa Community
In the remote Oasis of Siwa, Mostafa met Abdullah, a local working in tourism and selling wild medicinal herbs. Abdullah shared concerns about water scarcity due to climate change, threatening the community’s future. He stressed the need for better irrigation, sustainable tourism, and improved infrastructure like education and electricity.
With Mostafa’s experience in low-impact projects, they explored new economic opportunities. Dates, central to Siwa’s economy, inspired the idea to use date seeds.
Now, Datirs buys these seeds to create a roasted brew, providing a new income stream for the community.
Bahariya Community
In Bahariya Oasis, where desert meets rugged mountains, dates have sustained the resilient locals for centuries. Mostafa met Hamada, a Bedouin from the Bani Wasil tribe, who spoke of their need for solar energy and reliable electricity.
At the annual date festival, Mostafa noticed that while the dates were sold, the seeds were discarded. He saw an opportunity to repurpose them, reducing waste and boosting the local economy.
Now, Datirs sources date seeds from Bahariya, creating new economic opportunities for Hamada’s tribe.
Mostafa’s vision for Datirs was inspired by his deep connection with his native land and its most hardy people.
By sourcing dateseeds from Siwa and Bahareya, Datirs creates new value from the part of an agricultural commodity that was once discarded.
We’re not just about creating delicious products; we’re about supporting desert communities, helping them preserve their traditions while finding new ways to thrive that are grounded in their unique landscapes and shaped by their resilient spirits.
Dateseeds can unlock economic opportunities and empower date farmers to prosper in harmony with their rich cultural heritage..
