The First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) successfully helped send the first sea shipment of botanical-infused millet products from Karnataka to New Zealand.
This special shipment marks a major milestone for Indian agricultural exports by introducing ready-to-cook functional foods to international markets.

These botanical-infused millet foods are value-added products that mix traditional Indian millets with special plant-based extracts.
An agri-technology company named M/s Infini Agrotek LLP from Bengaluru, Karnataka, developed and shipped these products.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry works through APEDA to help coordinate and support such agricultural exports from India.

The main goal is to expand India export range by moving away from raw grain sales and focusing on high-value processed foods.
This project aims to tap into the growing global market for health foods, sustainable diets, and nutrient-dense products.

These foods combine the natural health benefits of climate-resilient millets with targeted plant extracts to support overall wellness.
The products come in convenient, ready-to-cook forms that make it easy for global households to prepare traditional Indian grains.
This export order came together through business meetings at major global trade fairs like World Food India 2025, Indus Food 2025, and Gulfood 2026.
Using sea freight for these processed foods proves that Indian functional items can survive long-distance ocean transport using cold chains.
The shipment strictly follows all food safety, quality, and biosecurity rules required by developed countries like New Zealand.