Saffron is ancient. The area which asserts its origin is ancient Mesopotamia.
History
History_Krokos facts
It takes about 150.000 flowers to produce 1.000 grammars of red saffron.
Cultivation
Cultivation_Krokos Facts
The homeland of Krokos is ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding areas where the flower was self-sown.
Origin
Origin_Krokos Facts
The ancient Greek Krokos means both the condiment and the flower and attract its origin from mythology.
History
History_Krokos Facts

Krokos Kozanis PDOThe Authentic!

The project RED GOLD involves the implementation of information and promotion activities to increase the recognition of the PDO logo highlighting the specific features of Krokos Kozanis (saffron) PDO in terms of authenticity, nutritional and health value in target country Italy and Greece.

"The project was submitted on 12.04.2018 for finance, according to the provisions of the CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SIMPLE PROGRAMMES 2018 – PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS"

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  • VALUES

    There is a long list of food in which Krokos Kozanis is added while it continues to expand.

  • KROKOS IN COOKING

    In cooking Krokos Kozanis is considered to be a special condiment, not only for its fine spicy savour and its intoxicating scent, but also for its shining yellow colour.

  • KROKOS IN PAINTING

    The last years there is a rising interest by the clothing industry in painting with vegetal pigment.

EUROPEAN SAFFRON

KROKOS KOZANIS PDO, THE AUTHENTIC!

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  • Quality

    Cultivation and production methods meet international and European quality and safety standards

  • Standards

    EU authorities carefully evaluate risk and always seek the best possible scientific advice before prohibiting or allow any product, ingredient, additive or genetically modified organism

  • Safety

    Food safety is a top priority for Europe.

Kozani Saffron Producers Cooperative

The aim of the Cooperation is to:

  • Coordinate the cultivation of the saffron plant to increase production and improve quality.
  • Collect and distribute the product.
  • Standardise and uniform in appearance that same product.
  • In order to achieve its aim, the Cooperative develops any legitimate actions it sees fit and more specifically the following:
  • It sees to the scientific study of the cultivation of the plant.
  • It sees to the training of the farmers and the distribution of specialised and related information and directives.
  • It provides its members with agricultural items needed for the cultivation of the plant, especially with superior seed.
  • It collects, processes, standarises, packs and distributes the product on behalf of the partners.
  • It participates with a percentage of 55% in the newly founded company Krokus Products Kozanis S.A. along with the company Korres Natural Products S.S. This new company produces organic beverages with Kozani saffron. The series includes 7 different flavours.

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