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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Sea Shipment of
Botanical-Infused Millet Functional Foods from
Karnataka to New Zealand
APEDA-Facilitated Business Networking Opens New Export
Market for Indian Millet-Based Functional Foods
Export of Value-Added Millet Functional Foods Expected to
Boost Farmer Incomes and Strengthen India's Agri-Export
Ecosystem
प्रव तथ: 04 JUN 2026 5:07PM by PIB Delhi
In a significant boost to India's agri-food exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flagging off of the first-ever sea shipment of botanical-
infused ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand on June 3, 2026.
The export consignment, comprising one metric tonne of value-added millet-based products, was shipped
by M/s Infini Agrotek LLP, Bengaluru. The shipment reflects the growing global demand for innovative
millet-based products derived from India's traditional grains and underscores the expanding opportunities
for value-added agricultural exports from the country.
The exporter had actively participated in APEDA-supported trade promotion events, including World
Food India 2025, Indus Food 2025 and Gulfood 2026. Participation in these exhibitions enabled the
company to connect with international buyers, expand its customer base and strengthen its presence in
global markets. The export order from New Zealand is the outcome of sustained market outreach and
business networking facilitated through APEDA's trade promotion initiatives.
The shipment was virtually flagged off by Chairman, APEDA, Shri Abhishek Dev, IAS. Congratulating
the company on this achievement, he appreciated the company's efforts in developing innovative millet-
based products and successfully expanding into international markets.
During the interaction, the exporter was encouraged to leverage APEDA's export promotion initiatives and
continue participating in trade fairs and exhibitions to further expand market reach and explore new
business opportunities.
The export of botanical-infused millet functional foods highlights the growing potential of India's value-
added agricultural products and is expected to benefit millet-growing farmers through enhanced demand
and improved market access. Such initiatives contribute to strengthening India's agri-export ecosystem
while generating opportunities across the millet value chain.APEDA continues to facilitate exports of agricultural and processed food products through market
development initiatives, capacity-building programmes and participation in major domestic and
international trade events. The successful shipment demonstrates the increasing global acceptance of
innovative millet-based products and reinforces the growing potential of India's millet sector in
international markets.
Millets have emerged as an important component of India's agricultural export basket owing to their
nutritional benefits, climate resilience and rising consumer demand across global markets. The
development and export of value-added millet products are creating new opportunities for farmers, food
processors and exporters while contributing to the diversification and expansion of India's agri-food
exports.
Small grain making big global impact! 🌾🌏
Kudos to @APEDADOC for facilitating the first-ever sea shipment of botanical-
infused ready-to-cook millet functional foods from India to New Zealand.
The Modi Government's efforts to popularise ‘Shree Anna’ globally continue to
create… pic.twitter.com/nxZwLvbU8W
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) June 3, 2026
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