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News: India achieved a milestone in millet exports with the first sea-based export of botanical-infused millet functional foods to New Zealand on June 3, 2026.
About First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets
- It marks the first overseas sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods produced in India.
- Facilitated by: The export was supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Exporter: The consignment was exported by M/s Infini Agrotek LLP, an agri-technology company based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Destination: The products were shipped to New Zealand.
- Key Features:
- Value-Added Functional Foods: These products combine traditional Indian millets with plant-based botanical extracts to create foods that offer nutritional and wellness benefits.
- Consumer-Friendly Product Design: The products are available in ready-to-cook forms, making them convenient for consumers in international markets.
- Market Linkages Through Trade Events: APEDA-supported global exhibitions helped the exporter connect with foreign buyers and secure the export order.
- Compliance with Export Requirements: The products satisfy the biosecurity, food safety, and quality requirements needed for entry into markets such as New Zealand.
- Significance: The initiative promotes value-added agricultural exports, strengthens the global presence of millet-based products, and supports the expansion of India’s agri-food export basket.
