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Photo: Iranian saffron harvest begins

Photo: Iranian saffron harvest begins

Saffron and Iran are uniquely linked together. Iran harvests about 80% of the world’s production of saffron. Despite its small size, this spice is quite expensive, and is suitable for many applications. Persian saffron is a natural spice also called Red Gold. It is globally known for its incomparable quality, fascinating fragrance, pleasant flavor, and…

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$300mn: Medicinal herbs exports of Iran

$300mn: Medicinal herbs exports of Iran

Iran says it has exported above $300 million worth of medicinal herbs since January. Peyman Yousefi Azar, the director of Medicinal Herbs Department of Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture Jihad, told the domestic media that saffron comprised almost two thirds of the exports. The Damask rose comprised a third of the exports, Yousefi Azar said adding…

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