Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time

Published 2024년 3월 13일

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Saudi Arabian agricultural project, Dava, has successfully exported fresh produce to Europe for the first time in 2024. The project, which uses advanced technology in greenhouses and vertical farming, aims to reach a daily production capacity of 165 tons by 2024. Dava plans to export 12 tons of fresh vegetables daily to Europe in 2025, totaling 1,500 tons for the year. Additionally, a farm specializing in blue and red blackberries is using CO2 in its operations and setting up a distribution company for fruits and vegetables, which will increase Saudi Arabia's export capacity and deliver imported produce to UK markets.
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Fresh produce from Saudi Arabia was exported to Europe for the first time in February 2024. The event was so unique that it was reported on television news. The story was told by Wissam Abdel Samad, Dava's commercial director: "In 2017, we had the idea that we should start an agricultural project. We started implementing the project in 2019, and Dava was born. The project now covers more than 107 hectares of land, consisting of greenhouses and vertical farming, where high technology is used. Our goal is to reach a daily production capacity of 165 tons by 2024." With its huge capacity and many years of experience, the project has grown into a major player in the agricultural sector and the investment sector. By successfully operating and meeting their annual production target, they were able to move on to the next stage and take on the next challenge: selling the entire amount of production at an optimal price, especially during the winter season. In winter, Saudi Arabia is ...
Source: AgroForum

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