BLR Airport sees rose stems surge this Valentine’s Day

BLR Airport has shipped 29 million rose stems, weighing in at 1,222,860 kilograms this Valentine's season, representing 108% YoY increase in the tonnage processed.

The airport moved 9 million stems bound for international destinations, marking a 14% increase YoY. The top international destinations are Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kuwait, Manila, and Sharjah.

BLR Airport also handled 20 million stems domestically, reflecting a 148% increase. The top domestic destinations are Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Guwahati, and Jaipur.

Maintaining quality, temp control, and ensuring faster turnaround times are critical for roses. BLR Airport has invested in real-time tracking to proactively address temperature excursions.

BLR Airport with its partner WFS Bengaluru has committed to expand its cold chain capacity to 80,000 tonnes per annum.

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