Saffron is one of the most precious spices due to its origins from the thin and fragile flower stigmas which must be hand-picked. Cannamela was founded in Bologna in 1956 and it is now Italy's leading spice and herb brand. With a mix of traditional artisan skills, state-of-the-art technology and control over the whole production process Cannamela is famous, not only for the supreme quality of its products, but also for the levels of care the company takes to ensure quality and sustainability throughout its entire supply chain.