Production of more than 5,000 liters of Rose water in Kerman
The director of conversion and food industries of Kerman Jihad Agricultural Organization said: it is predicted that more than 5,000 liters of Rose water will be produced this year in Rose water making factories in Kerman province.
Hamidreza Arjomand, Director of Food Processing Industries, Organization for the Production of More Than 5,000 Liters of Rose Water in Kerman Rose water collection was produced in Kerman province and it is expected that more than 5,000 liters of Rose water will be produced in Kerman province this year as well.
He added: It is predicted that 7,000 tons of flowers will be harvested from 3,938 hectares of Damask rose garden in Kerman province.
Unfortunately, due to the conditions created by the Corona virus and the lack of seasonal workers to harvest, the flower gardens were damaged, Arjmand said, referring to the better condition of Damask rose gardens this year than last year.
He stated: 20% of Rose water produced in Kerman province is exported annually to Arab countries and its essential oil to European countries such as Germany and France.
The director of conversion and food industries of the Jihad Agricultural Organization of Kerman province, announcing that 14 rose water factories are active in the north of Kerman province, clarified: Most of the factories are located in Bardsir city.
In Kerman province, in addition to producing rose water in factories, people also use traditional rose water in homes.