TERRA MADRE SALONE DEL GUSTO 2026
Afghan Saffron & Food Communities — From Herat, Afghanistan to Turin, Italy
AFGHANISTAN AT TERRA MADRE 2026
Bringing Afghan Food Communities to Turin
At Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026, Saffrona brings the stories, products and people behind selected Afghan food communities to Turin. As part of the international network brought together by Slow Food, the event connects food communities around the principles of good, clean and fair food for all. Rooted in Herat and connected directly with saffron growers and local producers, Saffrona acts as a bridge between Afghanistan’s food heritage and the European market. Our participation is about more than presenting Afghan saffron: it is about creating connections, giving visibility to producers and communities, and bringing their knowledge, products and stories into an international dialogue around food, biodiversity and sustainable food systems.
FROM ORIGIN TO INTERNATIONAL CONNECTION
From Herat to Turin
SELECTED AFGHAN PRODUCTS
What You Can Discover in Turin
Discover Afghan saffron from Herat alongside a selection of food products connected to Afghanistan’s diverse food communities.
Afghan Saffron from Herat
Produced by “Saffron Sisters – Supporting Eco-friendly Saffron Growers,” a local Slow Food community in Herat, in cooperation with Saffrona to connect Afghan women, local knowledge and saffron with Europe.
Afghan Pistachios
Produced by local Slow Food communities in Afghanistan, preserving traditional knowledge and the country’s rich food heritage.
Afghan Raisins
Produced by local Slow Food communities in Afghanistan, preserving traditional knowledge and the country’s rich food heritage.
Afghan Paper-Shell Almonds
Naturally grown paper-shell almonds from Afghanistan, valued for their thin, easy-to-crack shells and flavorful kernels. Selected from local producers for presentation at Terra Madre 2026.
Afghan Walnut Kernels
Naturally grown walnut kernels from Afghanistan, selected from local producers for their rich flavor and quality. Presented at Terra Madre 2026 as part of Afghanistan’s diverse agricultural products.
Afghan Black Raisins
Naturally dried black raisins from Afghanistan, known for their deep color, rich sweetness and distinctive fruit flavor. Selected from local producers and presented at Terra Madre 2026 as part of Afghanistan’s agricultural heritage.
Afghan Dried Figs
Naturally dried figs from Afghanistan, valued for their natural sweetness, soft texture and distinctive fruit flavor. Selected from local producers and presented at Terra Madre 2026 as part of Afghanistan’s diverse agricultural products.
Afghan Dried Mulberries
Naturally dried mulberries from Afghanistan, known for their delicate sweetness and distinctive texture. Selected from local producers and presented at Terra Madre 2026 as part of Afghanistan’s diverse agricultural heritage.
Afghan Wild Mountain Cumin
Wild mountain cumin from Afghanistan, valued for its intense aroma and distinctive flavor. Traditionally harvested in mountainous regions and selected from local producers for presentation at Terra Madre 2026.
Afghan Dried Jujube
Naturally dried jujube fruit from Afghanistan, appreciated for its characteristic sweetness and distinctive texture. Selected from local producers and presented at Terra Madre 2026 as part of Afghanistan’s diverse agricultural products.
More from Afghanistan is coming
This page is currently being expanded. Additional products and stories from Slow-Afghan food communities will be added as soon as they become available.
MEET US AT TERRA MADRE 2026
Meet Saffrona in Turin
From Herat to Turin, we are bringing Afghan saffron, food communities and their stories into an international conversation. Meet Saffrona at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 and discover the people, products and partnerships behind our work.
24–27 September 2026
Terra Madre Salone del Gusto
Turin, Italy
Turin City Center
Saffrona × Afghan Food Communities
Connecting Afghanistan with Europe