
The Middle East has been grappling with maintaining a consistent food supply due to the ongoing regional crisis since February 28, 2026. The country has been airlifting fresh produce and food essentials in order to ensure food security and price consistency in the markets.
With the arrival of the Malayali New Year of Vishu, Gulf countries have been facing a high demand for large-scale airlift of fresh produce from Kerala. Now, thousands of tonnes of fruits, vegetables and traditional essentials are being flown in ahead of the celebrations.