How Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time
In February 2024, fresh produce from Saudi Arabia was exported to Europe for the first time. The event was so unique that it was featured on television news. How did Saudi Arabia, with its harsh climate and heavy reliance on imports to cover its local market's needs, manage to export tomatoes to Europe? The answer lies in high-tech greenhouses and vertical farming, and the company behind
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