Construction work is currently underway on a state-of-the-art Kaercher complex in Kyiv region just south of the Ukrainian capital. Once complete, the new HQ will feature eco-friendly office space and an innovative training center that is expected to attract Kaercher colleagues from across Central Europe and beyond

Mykhaylo Ravlychenko owns one of the biggest snail farms in Kyiv Oblast. Mykhaylo, whose last name means “snail” in Ukrainian, claims that the decision to open his business was fate. With just four acres of land at his disposal, he currently raises up to 50 tons of snails per year. While the coronavirus crisis has temporarily scuppered export plans, he has managed to tap into growing domestic demand for the delicacy.