OUR STORY
Hi, I’m Ananda! Prior to founding FINAL DATES, I spent over a decade as a food editor, writer, and recipe developer in New York City, where I also trained as a chef. After developing hundreds of recipes for magazines, I ended up creating my most personal one yet: the chocolate date truffles behind FINAL DATES.
The idea for FINAL DATES came to me in the early days of the newborn haze. I had my fair share of dates for weeks before my due date (and as a postpartum treat). I was told by just about everyone — friends, yoga teachers, my doula — to eat dates in the final weeks to help with labour. So I did. And after eating them in countless ways, I yearned for something more exciting, something that actually felt like a treat.
FINAL DATES grew from that moment: a way to help other mums-to-be enjoy their daily dates without the boredom, while feeling nourished, supported, and really special.
On my end, I was pleasantly surprised when our baby boy made his arrival on his due date.
I'll never know for sure if it was all the dates I ate. And was labour easy? No, of course not, it’s labour. But the research makes me think all those dates helped and made it all a bit smoother along the way.
I created FINAL DATES inspired by my own pregnancy journey—a treat I wish I had then, and I hope it can accompany you through yours!
WHY DATES?
Eating dates regularly in the final weeks of pregnancy is wisdom passed from woman to woman, a nourishing tradition that may support a smoother labour— and it's supported by research.
Studies suggest that eating a handful of dates daily in the final month of pregnancy is linked to a shorter labour that's less likely to need medical intervention to speed things up.
SWEETNESS, SIMPLIFIED
Our chocolate date truffles are made by hand in small batches.
We handpick the plumpest organic Medjool dates, melt high-quality organic and vegan dark chocolate to perfection, and mix the ingredients with intention.
We never use preservatives or artificial ingredients.
Because functional indulgence should be simple, wholesome, and irresistibly moreish.
OUR COMMITMENTS
MINDFUL SOURCING
We care deeply about what goes into our truffles, which is why we choose suppliers we can trust and certified organic ingredients. Our commitment to mindful sourcing and ethical practices means our treats are made with pure, wholesome ingredients—free from additives, pesticides, or anything unnecessary.
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
We’re passionate about making our packaging as sustainable as possible. That’s why we use FSC® certified boxes, biodegradable stickers, and most of our packaging is recyclable, including our postal boxes—thoughtfully chosen to be as gentle on the environment as they are on you.
ETHICAL CHOCOLATE
We choose our dark chocolate with care, selecting only from producers who prioritize ethical sourcing, fair trade practices, and sustainability with certifications to back it up. This means our chocolate not only tastes rich and satisfying, but also supports responsible farming communities.
