APEDA Facilitates Historic Export of Botanical-Infused Millet Products to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the India’s first ever shipment of botanical-infused ready to cook millet functional foods from the Karnataka to New Zealand. This landmark export not only showcase the increasing global popularity of millet-based products but also demonstrates the country’s growing capabilities in producing the value added agricultural goods.

APEDA Facilitates Historic Millet Food Export to New Zealand

India has achieved important milestone on 3rd June 2026 when the first sea shipment of the botanical-infused millet functional foods was dispatched from Karnataka to the New Zealand.

This consignment consisted of one metric tonne of value-added millet products which was exported by the M/s Infini Agrotek LLP, Bengaluru.

The shipment marks the beginning of the new chapter in the country’s millet export journey.

This successful export also highlights the increasing international acceptance of the Indian millet based innovations and it showcases the country’s ability to cater the evolving global food preferences.

What Are Botanical-Infused Millet Functional Foods?

The Botanical infused millet functional foods are innovative food products that combines the nutritional benefits of millets with the plant-based botanical ingredients.

These products are designed to offer the additional health benefits beyond its basic nutrition and are increasingly popular among the health conscious consumers worldwide.

This ready to cook products exported to the New Zealand and it represent a new category of value-added agricultural products that align with global trends towards the,

• Healthy eating
• Plant-based nutrition
• Functional foods
• Sustainable agriculture
• Natural ingredients

Their growing popularity presents the significant export opportunities for the Indian food manufacturers.

Role of APEDA in Expanding Global Markets

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) played the crucial role in enabling this export success.

The exporting company actively participated in to the several APEDA-supported trade promotion events which including the,

• World Food India 2025
• Indus Food 2025
• Gulfood 2026

These platforms also helped the company establish connections with the international buyers, showcase innovative products and build the business relationships which eventually resulted in the New Zealand export order.

How Trade Fairs Helped Secure the Export Order

The International trade exhibitions serve as the important platforms for exporters to interact with potential buyers and to understand market requirements.

For M/s Infini Agrotek LLP, participation in several APEDA-supported events had created the opportunities to present its millet-based products to global audiences.

The New Zealand export order also emerged through the sustained networking and market outreach efforts conducted during these international exhibitions.

This success story also highlights the importance of the government-supported trade promotion programs in to strengthening India’s export ecosystem and increasing global visibility for Indian agricultural products.

Benefits for Millet Farmers and Rural Economy

The export of the latest value-added millet products is expected to creates the positive impact throughout the agricultural value chain.

As the international demand for millet-based foods grows, farmers cultivating the millets can benefit from the,

• Expected Benefits
• Increased demand for millet crops
• Better market access
• Higher income opportunities
• Expansion of processing industries
• Growth in to rural employment
• Stronger value addition ecosystem

About APEDA

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established in the year 1986 and it functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

APEDA is responsible for the promoting the export of agricultural and processed food products from India.

Its major functions includes the,

• Export promotion
• Market development
• Quality improvement
• Capacity building
• Export infrastructure support
• International trade facilitation

The organization plays the vital role in connecting with the Indian agricultural producers with global markets.