Gholamreza Miri, the founder of Edman Agricultural & Export Company, entered the saffron business in 1968 under the trade name “Reza Saffron”, drawing upon his family’s agricultural heritage and the indigenous potential of his hometown.
For the first time in Iran, in an innovative move with a strong commitment to protecting consumer health, he introduced saffron to the market in pre-weighed retail packages. Before that, saffron was sold in bulk, and after customers requested the desired quantity, it was wrapped in newspapers or unhygienic paper and cardboard materials.
This innovative approach led to the growth of the business and established the reputation of Reza Saffron, which continued to achieve success in both domestic and international markets for the next 26 years, until 1995. As a result of this success, and with the aim of expanding its operations based on modern quality and management standards, Reza Saffron was reorganized in 1995 and officially renamed Edman Agricultural & Export Company.
Reza Saffron had been founded on a progressive philosophy that prioritized product quality and consumer safety. For this reason, the name “Edman,” meaning continuous, ongoing, and persistent, was chosen for the newly established company to reflect the continuity of its values and the reputation it had built over the previous 26 years.
Accordingly, on January 8, 1996 (18 Dey 1374), backed by the founder’s many years of experience in the saffron industry, as well as the agricultural and human potential of the region, Reza Saffron officially continued its activities under the trade name Edman Saffron.
The founder’s dedication to providing the highest-quality and healthiest products also continued under the company’s new organizational structure. Therefore, although obtaining the Iranian National Standard certification for saffron was not mandatory at the time, Edman Agricultural & Export Company, as one of the pioneers in receiving this certification in Iran, successfully obtained the Iranian National Standard Mark in 1996 (1375).
The following year, in 1998 (1377), to ensure the safety and quality of its products, the company established Iran’s first nationally accredited specialized laboratory dedicated to saffron.
The early years of Edman Agricultural & Export Company were marked by remarkable strength and success. In 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2003, respectively, the company received the titles of Outstanding Saffron Exporter, Selected Saffron Quality Unit, International Golden Star for Quality Award (Paris), and the Geneva World Quality Award. This tradition of excellence has continued to the present day.
Throughout its history, Edman Agricultural & Export Company has received numerous national and international awards in recognition of its commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. Some of the company’s most notable achievements include:
The company has also received several other prestigious awards and honors.
Edman represents the continuation of the dreams of a young man from a rural village who, despite all the limitations and hardships of his time, achieved what he believed in through faith in his dreams, relentless effort, and tremendous personal sacrifice. From seemingly impossible circumstances, he created opportunities that enabled many others to pursue and fulfill their own dreams.
Today, after nearly 50 years of Edman’s continuous journey, we are proud, as the second generation of Edman’s leadership, to continue this family business by preserving its valuable legacy, believing in our capabilities, relying on highly skilled professionals, pursuing even greater ambitions, carrying forward the company’s successful path, and serving our customers with dedication.
As part of its ongoing vision and long-term aspirations, Edman seeks to combine the experience and values of previous generations with modern knowledge and integrate them with the indigenous potential of Iran to produce healthy, natural, and high-quality products—products inspired by Iranian traditions, developed with a contemporary approach, and created for a better, higher-quality life.
