Saffron, often dubbed the 'red gold,' holds the title of the world's most expensive spice. Its hefty price tag is justified ...

There is new interest in growing saffron among small farmers in search of a cash crop, and among cooks and gardeners seeking the thrill of growing the spice.

90% of the world's saffron is grown in arid fields in Iran. But harvesting all of that saffron comes at a price. Ghalehgolabbehbahani: Why Iran is the main producer of saffron? Because workers are ...

In Iran which supplies around 90% of the world's saffron, there are signs that traceability and certification are becoming priorities. "We are trying to show the quality of Iranian saffron to ...

This is where most of saffron is farmed in India, the world's second-largest producer behind Iran of the spice, which costs up to 325,000 rupees ($3,800) a kg (2.2 pounds) because it is so labour ...

Pampore, a town in Indian Kashmir, is known for producing saffron, the world's most expensive spice. Traditional farming faces threats from urbanization and climate change, resulting in decreased ...

TEHRAN- The Iranian commercial attaché in Qatar referred to the development of trade interactions between Iran and Qatar, and announced a 53-percent increase in the value of trade between the two ...

Today, Iran is the largest producer of saffron in the world, but because of trade restrictions, shoppers in the United States will find the spice imported from countries like Spain, India and ...

The Spanish use saffron in paella and sauces. In neighboring Iran, saffron is used throughout many recipes. Saffron is used in desserts, curries and milk drinks in Indian cuisine." Harvesting ...