Iran commemorates National Saffron Day

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Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Iran commemorates National Saffron Day Tehran - November 5th marks National Saffron Day in Iran, a celebration of the nation's rich history and significant economic contribution to the global saffron trade. Iran exported a significant 221 tons of saffron in 2023, out of a total production of 238 tons. These exports generated $208 million in revenue.Cultivated in Iran for centuries, saffron, often dubbed "red gold," is prized for its delicate, vibrant thread

Oct 26 202411:44

Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange

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Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange Iran quality saffron on sale on commodity exchange Tehran - A significant quantity of Iranian saffron was offered for sale on the country's commodity exchange on Sunday. The Rural Cooperatives Organization announced that 2,000 kilograms of high-quality saffron are available for purchase starting Sunday at a base price of 90 million Tomans per kilogram. The saffron, sourced from the 2021 harvest, is offered in various grades, including cut

Sep 9 202416:00

Iran to significantly expand medical herb cultivation, official says

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Iran to significantly expand medical herb cultivation, official says Iran to significantly expand medical herb cultivation, official says Tehran – Iran plans to significantly expand the cultivation of medicinal herbs, aiming to cover 300,000 hectares of land under the seventh National Development Plan (2023-2027), an official with Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization said. According to Tarahom Behzad, the country has already surpassed its previous target

Aug 10 202416:02

Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries

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Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries Iran exports 25 tons of saffron to 37 countries Iran's saffron industry is flourishing, with over 25 tons of the precious spice exported to 37 countries in the first two months of the Iranian calendar year (March 20 - May 20), according to a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture. Hossein Zeinali revealed China, the UAE, Spain, Afghanistan, and Italy as the top destinations for Iranian saffron. This translates to a value exceeding $22 mil

Jul 3 202412:06

Iran sees boom in medicinal herb exports, reaching $550m in 2023

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Iran sees boom in medicinal herb exports, reaching $550m in 2023 Iran sees boom in medicinal herb exports, reaching $550m in 2023 Iran's medicinal herb exports reached $550 million in 2023 (March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024), according to the head of the agricultural commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), Mohammad Ali Rezaei. Rezaei, speaking at the sidelines of the "Iran Agrofood 2024" exhibition, highlighted the growing importance of medicinal

Jun 14 202411:51

Iranian saffron exports top $207 million

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Iranian saffron exports top $207 million Iranian saffron exports top $207 million Iran's saffron exports reached a value of $207,786,281 in the year ending March 2023 (Iranian calendar year 1402), according to Roohollah Latifi, Head of the Study, Monitoring and Market Development Office. This translates to 221 metric tons of the precious spice shipped to 55 countries worldwide, Latifi said. While both export weight and global saffron prices increased, he noted a 15.7% decline in total expo

May 14 202413:57

Iran, FAO launch joint project to improve saffron authenticity

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Iran, FAO launch joint project to improve saffron authenticity Iran, FAO launch joint project to improve saffron authenticity A new initiative to guarantee the purity of saffron and strengthen food supply chains was recently signed between Iran's Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Titled "Control of Food Authenticity and Management of Food Supply Chain for Successful Achievement of SDGs," the project is in line with the United Nat

May 8 202418:21

Iran maintains lead in quality saffron exports

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Iran maintains lead in quality saffron exports Iran maintains lead in quality saffron exports Iran remains a global leader in saffron exports, according to the country's National Saffron Council (NSC). Gholamreza Miri, Vice Chairman of the NSC, highlighted Iran's annual export of 200 tons of high-quality saffron, prized by both domestic and international customers. While global saffron consumption sits around 320 tons annually, Iran's production and export prowess are undeniable, he said. This

Apr 8 202400:23

Iran anticipates saffron exports will soar in 2024

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Iran anticipates saffron exports will soar in 2024 Iran anticipates saffron exports will soar in 2024 Iran anticipatessaffron exports will soar in 2024 The director of theIranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Medicinal Plants National Project hasforecast that the country will produce 250 tons of saffron by the yearend."We are working toincrease the productivity of saffron production by providing farmers withloans, organizing the market, and educating farmers," Hossein Zeinalisaid. It is predi

Jan 28 202409:32

Tehran to host intl. exhibit of dried fruits, medicinal plants

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Tehran to host intl. exhibit of dried fruits, medicinal plants Tehran to host intl. exhibit of dried fruits, medicinal plants Tehran to host intl. exhibit of dried fruits, medicinalplants The second international exhibition of dried fruits,medicinal plants, saffron, and related industries will be held at the TehranPermanent International Fairgrounds during January 22-25.According to the Ministry of Agriculture's public relationsoffice, the exhibition will be aimed at introducing active companie

Jan 28 202409:15