At $100 per gram, to say saffron is a delicacy would be an understatement. Saffron is known for giving dishes like Spanish paella its rich flavor and golden tint and has long been a reputable spice ...

Saffron, often dubbed“red gold”, is the world's most expensive spice – a testament to its unique flavor, vibrant color, and labor-intensive cultivation. Historically, this prized spice has been a ...

As an agricultural crop, saffron requires a whole lot of effort for a little tasty reward. But for those who grow and produce the fragrant floral spice, it’s worth it. As he was considering options ...

At Cedar Circle Farm a small crocus flower springs from the ground on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in East Thetford, Vt. The stigma of the flower will be used as saffron. Photo by Jennifer Hauck/Valley ...

Saffron is the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower. This fall-blooming crocus is native to the Middle East, and the Phoenicians are thought to have introduced the plant to Sardinia thousands of ...

It is a warm spring afternoon in Herat Province in western Afghanistan. The winter was unseasonably short, and Mohammad Salehi is concerned that might have affected the sun-loving crops. Salehi ...

Saffron Tech has captured widespread media attention since the unveiling of its innovative pilot facility in May. This media coverage underscores the company's groundbreaking approach to year-round ...

Just an hour’s drive northwest from the Napa Valley a small farm in Kelseyville is growing a culinary treasure that's nearly worth its weight in gold — saffron. Melinda Price and her husband, Simon ...

The world’s most expensive plant, saffron, is as delicate as it is valuable. Each purple flower blooms for less than three ...

PAMPORE, (Reuters) – Nestled in a picturesque valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas lies Pampore, a town in the Kashmir region, celebrated as the heartland of saffron cultivation. Known for ...