Ready-to-eat Indian millets for Canada; millets in Japanese matcha supplement

Two very recent items of possible interest: "Sangrur farmer to export ready-to-eat millets for health-conscious Canadians," by Victor Mohan, The Times of India, 18 May 2025 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/sangrur-farmer-to-export... Dilpret Singh, a grower in Sangrur, Punjab, India, is shipping a "new consignment of ready-to-eat millets" to Canada, targeting the Punjabi diaspora there. The article discusses the techniques and challenges he faces, and his approach to marketing. He has previously begun exporting to Australia. Millets mentioned include finger millet, sorghum, pearl millet, and browntop millet. These are sourced not only from Sangrur, but also other regions in India. "Matcha in a capsule: Japanese firm formulates superfood supplement," by Tingmin Koe, NutraIngredients Asia, 22 May 2025 https://www.nutraingredients-asia.com/Article/2025/05/22/japanese-firm-formu... Vicella Laboratory is producing a dietary supplement based on matcha green tea along with several grains including Japanese barnyard millet and "glutinous millet" (may be waxy proso?)' Vicella CEO Kawahara Takeshi is quoted as saying: "Matcha and millet go well together, making it an ideal combination to complement nutrition and functionality. The antioxidant power of green tea and nutrient density of millet makes it ideal for beautiful skin, intestinal activity and metabolic support, etc." Don Osborn, PhD (East Lansing, MI, US) North American Millets Alliance
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