Brazil Launches First Direct Flight Filled With Fresh Produce to Tourist Island in Africa, Carrying 5 Tons of Fruits, Vegetables, and Greens

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 11/03/2026 at 20:39

Brasil envia 5 toneladas de hortifrútis em voo direto de Viracopos para a Ilha do Sal, em Cabo Verde, em operação logística inédita.

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Unprecedented Operation Departed from Viracopos with Approximately 5 Tons of Brazilian Fruits and Vegetables Sent on Direct Flight to Sal Island, Cape Verde, in a Logistical Test Aiming to Assess the Feasibility of Regular Supply of Fresh Products to the Tourist Destination

Brazil carried out its first-ever export of fresh fruits and vegetables on a direct flight to Sal Island, Cape Verde. The operation departed on Sunday (8) from Viracopos International Airport in Campinas (SP), transporting approximately 5 tons of agricultural products.

The delivery was made by a chartered cargo plane that flew directly to the island, one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the Cape Verde archipelago. The shipment took place after inspection by the International Agricultural Surveillance (Vigiagro), an agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa).

First Direct Shipment of Brazilian Fruits and Vegetables to Sal Island

The export marks the first time that Brazilian fruits and vegetables arrive directly at Sal Island without intermediate stops. Until now, products destined for Cape Verde followed routes that included European airports and subsequent maritime transport to the final destination.

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Operation Seeks to Test New Logistics Model

According to the civil servant of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, the initial goal is to test whether direct logistics can be adopted more frequently. The new route could reduce transport steps and facilitate the arrival of fresh fruits and vegetables to the African archipelago.

The expectation is that Brazilian foods will mainly supply hotels and resorts on Sal Island. The destination receives a large flow of tourists and has a constant demand for fresh fruits, vegetables, and greens.

Direct Flight Can Improve Food Preservation

According to the Mapa, direct transportation of fruits and vegetables contributes to extending the shelf life of the products. The reduction of logistical steps also favors the preservation, presentation, and durability of food.

Another differentiator of the operation is that fruits and vegetables were sent directly from production to the final destination. This model eliminates intermediaries and can add value to Brazilian agricultural products being exported.

List of Fruits and Vegetables Sent on the Cargo Plane

The cargo plane left Brazil carrying approximately 5 tons of fruits and vegetables and other agricultural foods. Among the products loaded were tropical fruits, vegetables, and greens intended for market testing.

Among the items sent were mango with 576 kg, purple fig with 240 kg, and pitaya with 36 kg. Also transported were starfruit with 7.2 kg, guava with 13.8 kg, and papaya with 891 kg.

The load also included fresh tomatoes with 18 kg, fresh lettuce with 6.4 kg, and bell peppers with 234 kg. Other products included cassava with 108 kg, Tahiti lime with 1,310 kg, and avocado with 720 kg.

Brazil Launches First Direct Flight Filled With Fresh Produce to Tourist Island in Africa, Carrying 5 Tons of Fruits, Vegetables, and Greens

Unprecedented Operation Departed from Viracopos with Approximately 5 Tons of Brazilian Fruits and Vegetables Sent on Direct Flight to Sal Island, Cape Verde, in a Logistical Test Aiming to Assess the Feasibility of Regular Supply of Fresh Products to the Tourist Destination

First Direct Shipment of Brazilian Fruits and Vegetables to Sal Island

Operation Seeks to Test New Logistics Model

Direct Flight Can Improve Food Preservation

List of Fruits and Vegetables Sent on the Cargo Plane

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