Saffron

China top customer of Iranian saffron in March-October: IRICA

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – China topped the list of major saffron buyers from Iran in the seven months to October 22, shows figures by the Iranian customs office (IRICA) despite a fall in sales of the lucrative spice this calendar year.
2021-12-05 13:00
By: Seyyed Hossein Mirpour

Saffron harvest in Razavi Khorasan

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Farmers in Torbat Heydariyeh, a city in Razavi Khorasan Province, have started harvesting Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, in their vast farmlands.
2021-11-17 11:45
VIDEO: Harvesting saffron in Golestan Prov.

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Saffron, known as 'red gold' in Iran, is usually harvested in the middle of autumn in Golestan, the northeastern province of Iran which is the eighth producer of saffron in the country.
2021-10-31 12:05
By: Maryam Davarnia

Saffron harvest in North Khorasan Prov.

BOJNORD, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Saffron , known as 'red gold' in Iran, is usually harvested in the middle of autumn in North Khorasan province, where many families rely on the most expensive spice in the world to make a living.
2021-10-29 22:30
Iran’s export of edible flowers, plants hits over $49m in Q1

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The Director-General of Coordinating Office of Export Promotion Center of Iran (TPOI) said that $49 million worth of edible flowers and plants was exported from the country in the first three months of the current year.
2021-07-15 04:42
Benefits of Iranian saffron

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Saffron and, most specifically, the Iranian saffron has plenty of health benefits; it can help the improvement of the body's digestive system, overall heart health, and sleep patterns, it also eliminates pain, etc.
2021-06-02 10:15
Buy bulk saffron from Iran

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Buying bulk saffron from Iran has many advantages. You can rebrand the saffron to make it your own, and you are absolutely sure the bulk saffron you are buying is of the highest possible quality.
2021-05-31 13:17
Iran's saffron exports top $117mn in eight months

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran exported more than 192 tons of saffron worth $117.5 million during the eight calendar months to November 20, a senior official said.
2020-12-16 17:30
By: Maryam Davarnia

Saffron harvest in North Khorasan Prov.

BOJNORD, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The harvest season for saffron, known as 'red gold', has kicked off in North Khorasan province. This province is one of the hubs for producing the most expensive spice in the world.
2020-10-26 13:29
By: Mahsa Safari

Saffron harvest in Golestan prov.

VAMENAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Vamenan village in Golestan, the northeastern province of Iran is one of the hubs for producing the best saffron in Iran. Many farmers are busy with harvesting saffron flowers at this time of the year.
2020-10-24 11:00
VIDEO: Harvesting high-quality saffron in Kashan

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Farmers in Kashan's Niasar, the northern part of Isfahan province, have started farming high-quality saffron.
2020-10-20 04:00
Iran’s saffron exports hit 37 tons in three months

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iran exported more than 37.64 tons of saffron worth $38.58 million during the first three months of the current fiscal (March 20-June 20), a senior official said.
2020-07-20 22:40
Saffron production vol. hits 15% growth: official

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – A member of the National Council of Saffron said that production of red gold (saffron) in the country registered a 15 percent hike as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.
2020-07-15 08:00
'Iran resumes saffron exports to some destinations'

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The deputy head of Iran's National Saffron Council informed that the country has resumed its exports of saffron to some countries.
2020-07-05 14:30
Iran’s medicinal herbs exports hit $450mn: official

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – An official at the Ministry of Agriculture said the country’s exports of medicinal herbs in a nine-month period since March 2019 have generated over $450 million.
2020-02-15 15:22
By: Mohsen Noferesti

The 'red gold': from harvest to export

GHAYENAT, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran's South Khorasan is the leading province in producing the highest quality saffron in the world. Known as the 'red gold' because of being the most expensive spice, South Khorasan's saffron has many customers from Germany, USA, Spain, and the Persian Gulf littoral states.
2019-12-16 16:45
By: Mohsen Nofresti

Saffron harvest in Qayen

QAYEN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Qayen County in South Khorasan, the eastern province of Iran is the main hub for producing the best saffron in the world. Qayen’s saffron is famous for its unique aroma and strong color and has many customers in many countries such as Germany, the US, Spain, and the Persian Gulf states.
2019-12-16 14:39
Iran's saffron in vital need of a brand name: official

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Chief Executive of Iran Agriculture Cooperatives Trading Company Amin Shalchian said that Iranian saffron is in a vital need for a brand name to resolve the issues undermining its exports to global market.
2019-11-19 13:42
By: Mohammad Mahdi Maleki

Saffron harvest in Shahreza

SHAHREZA, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Farmers in Shahreza, a city in Isfahan province, have started harvesting Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, in their vast farmlands.
2019-11-14 13:56
Iran accounting for 90% of world’s saffron output

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iran currently accounts for approximately 90% of the world production of saffron, said a deputy agriculture minister.
2019-11-11 09:59
By: Pantea Nikzad

Harvesting 'red gold' in Zagros foothills

SHAHR-E KORD, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The harvest season for saffron, known as 'red gold', has kicked off in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. This province is the main hub for producing medicinal herbs and plants.
2019-11-05 15:12
By: Maryam Davarnia

Saffron harvest season kicks off in northeastern Iran

BOJNURD, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Autumn is the harvest season for saffron, which in Iran is known as the 'red gold' due to being the world's most expensive spice. Many farmers in North Khorasan Province in northeastern Iran are busy with harvesting saffron flowers at this time of the year. According to an Agriculture Ministry official, Iranian farmers are expected to produce 430 tons of saffron by mid-March 2020.
2019-11-03 13:53
Iran’s saffron output to hit 430 tons this year

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian farmers are expected to produce a total of 430 tons of saffron in the current fiscal year (March 2019-2020), a senior official affiliated with the Agriculture Ministry said on Saturday.
2019-10-20 09:27
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Value of Iran's saffron export exceeds $78mn in five months

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Adviser to the Ministry of Agriculture Hossein Zein’ali put the export value of saffron in the first five months of the current Iranian year (March 21 – August 21) at $78 million.
2019-10-09 11:46
Trafficking saffron to Afghanistan reduces its official exports: Official

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – A member from Iran National Saffron Council announced on Saturday that smuggling saffron to Afghanistan pulls down its official exports to United Arab Emirates, which is Iran’s main customer.
2019-08-10 19:05
Saffron exports drop 15% in Q1: official

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Gholamreza Miri, deputy head of the national council of saffron told Mehr news agency that during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2019), exports of saffron witnessed a drop of 15 percent.
2019-07-21 19:15
Agriculture Ministry plans to boost exports of medicinal plants

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iran exported around $570 million worth of medicinal plants in the last fiscal year (ended March 20), registering a $120 million increase compared to the year before, an official with the Agriculture Ministry said.
2019-06-18 13:26
Saffron price hits $2600 per Kg in current Iranian year

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MAN) – Gholamreza Miri, the deputy head of the national council of saffron, announced a 15% increase in saffron production in the current Iranian year, saying the price has been stabilized in the market due to the balance between supply and demand.
2019-01-21 11:43
Iran’s saffron cultivation system recognized as ‘cultural heritage’ by FAO

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The saffron farming system based on Qanat irrigation in the Iranian city of Gonabad, Khorosan Razavi province, has won the recognition of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as ‘agricultural cultural heritage’.
2018-12-23 09:41
Saffron exports value up by 46% in first 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s exports of saffron have registered a 46 percent increase in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (Mar. 21 – Nov. 21) as compared to the same period last year, according to deputy head of the National Saffron Council.
2018-12-15 13:35