Food security has been one of Qatar government’s top priorities since the crisis hit last week and it seems like their measures to contain it are bearing rich fruits.

Iranian officials confirmed that they have sent four cargo planes full of food to Qatar and were planning to send at least 100 tonnes of fruit and vegetable every day, reported Gulf Times.

Qatar has been in talks with Iran and Turkey to secure food and water supplies after Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE cut links, accusing Doha of supporting terrorism. Qatar says the allegations are based on lies.

“Following the sanctions on Qatar, IranAir has so far transported food and vegetables to this country by four flights,” The Peninsula reported Shahrokh Noushabadi, head of public relations at Iran's national airline, as saying.

The head of the industries, business and trade organisation in the Fars province was also quoted as saying the first planes carrying food to Qatar had flown from the southern city of Shiraz.

“Every day we’ll export 100 tonnes of fruits and vegetables to Qatar,” Ali Hemmati said.

An Iranian diplomat in Doha said three cargo planes from Iran were landing in Qatar each day, bringing mostly fruit and vegetables. The diplomat also said small boats were bringing some less perishable produce.

“Dozens of Iranian businesses are ready to help Qatar with more goods if they’re needed,” the diplomat said.

The head of Iran’s livestock exporters said they had exported 66 tonnes of meat to Qatar in the last two days.

“We’ll also be sending 90 tonnes of meat in the coming week,” Mansour Pourian said.

Meanwhile, major retailers in Qatar said the country has no shortage of dairy products and the market has been flooded with more than six quality brands, reported Qatar Tribune.

Some retailers restored the sale of dairy products immediately after the first consignment reached Doha by air.

“We’ve established strong business ties with leading local brands and our supply chain with Turkey is sustainable. Our partnership with local dairy farms is strong and many of these farms have opened new bottling divisions for milk products imported from Qatar's friendly countries,” Managing Director of Quality Group of Companies Shamsudeen Olakara said.