Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The city of Torbat-e Jam is famed for the acres of colourful crocus fields that yield one of Iran’s most ...

A small-scale grower in the western Cape is redefining saffron excellence - and has no plans to take his talents abroad.

A new agricultural frontier is blooming in South Africa, with saffron offering a highly lucrative opportunity for farmers.

Saffron may spice up the sex lives of those taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor who experience libido issues.

TEHRAN--The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Vietnam actively participated in the Hanoi Tourism Festival 2025, ...

Livestock farmer Joe Kroon turned to saffron in desperation when drought threatened his livelihood and, as this season's ...

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 ...

Derisavifard's parents were immigrants from Iran who "ended up across the world ... and pleasures—or as she put it, "barberry and saffron." Ultimately, Derisavifard said she hopes to "wean ...