29 million rose stems transported through Bengaluru airport for Valentine’s Day
10 months, 1 week ago

29 million rose stems transported through Bengaluru airport for Valentine’s Day

The Hindu  

Around 2.9 crore rose stems, weighing 12,22,860 kg have been transported through the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru this Valentine’s season. The Bangalore International Airport Limited reported a 108% increase in the tonnage processed this year compared to the same period last year. The airport witnessed exponential growth in both international and domestic rose shipments, with 90 lakh stems bound for international destinations, marking a 14% increase from last year and 2 crore stems shipped domestically, reflecting a 148% increase. KIA, with its partners WFS Bengaluru Private Limited and Menzies Aviation, is committed to expanding its cold chain capacity to approximately 80,000 metric tonnes per annum, and investing in the export of perishables.

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Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year
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Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year

Hindustan Times  

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