While the saying goes “worth its salt”, it really ought to be “worth its saffron”. Costing over $10,000 per pound, saffron is ...

ASKAOUN, MoroccoASKAOUN, Morocco — A 10-year-old boy calls for the dawn prayer in an isolated village in Morocco’s Atlas mountains, announcing a laborious day racing against the clock to harvest ...

As golden hour settles over Avtar Dhillon’s farm in Abbotsford, B.C., rows of delicate purple flowers are in full bloom.

Most of the saffron on the world market comes from Iran, Spain, India, and Afghanistan. But saffron crocuses are becoming ...

HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - It is early morning in a saffron field outside the western Afghan city of Herat and dozens of women are harvesting the delicate purple flowers, working quickly to gather ...

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mohammad, an ex-interpreter for the U.S. military, whose company works with Afghan farmers to grow saffron for the U.S. market, about the effects of the Taliban takeover.

HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): With the sunrise over the golden plains of western Herat province, the delightful fragrance of ...

In many African cultures, saffron also holds cultural significance beyond cooking. It is often used in rituals or ceremonies as a symbol of prosperity and health. Its vibrant color makes it visually ...

Finding a safe house in Afghanistan for saffron - that's right, saffron. The spice was high on Mohammad's list as he watched the Taliban take over his home country. Now, we're just using his first ...