IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has recorded a 21% year-on-year increase in perishable goods volumes during the first half of 2025, driven by growing global demand for fresh produce and evolving consumer trends in Europe.
Peru has emerged as a key contributor to this growth, with asparagus exports in March rising by 105% compared to the previous year. Spain remains a top destination, and airfreight continues to play a critical role in off-season markets where speed, quality, and shelf life are essential.
To support this increased demand, IAG Cargo has expanded its perishables infrastructure. The April 2024 enhancement of its Madrid handling facility has created a central hub for the efficient movement of temperature-sensitive goods across its network.
“At IAG Cargo, we understand the urgency and care that fresh produce demands and work closely with our customers to meet their time-sensitive needs,” said Rodrigo Casal, Regional Commercial Americas at IAG Cargo.
“But these partnerships go beyond logistics. By keeping fresh goods moving, we’re also connecting producers with new markets, strengthening local economies, sustaining livelihoods, and creating opportunities across the supply chain.”
From asparagus growers in Peru to berry producers in Kenya, IAG Cargo’s global network supports the seamless movement of perishables to supermarkets and dinner tables worldwide.