Global Market Opportunities, Consumer Trends, and Regulatory Standards for Millet Products
摘要
Millets have re-emerged as important cereals within global food systems due to their nutritional richness, adaptability to climate stress, and relevance to diversified diets. This chapter analyses the modern millet economy by evaluating worldwide market prospects, changing consumer tastes, and regulatory norms pertaining to millet-based products. This report details how increasing health consciousness, the desire for gluten-free and whole-grain products, and the interest in climate-resilient crops are transforming millet consumption throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. It emphasizes the evolution of millets from conventional staples to value-added products, including ready-to-cook mixes, baked goods, snacks, beverages, and functional formulations. It additionally examines manufacturing and trade patterns, regional market dynamics, and the contribution of start-ups to product creation, branding, and processing efficiency. Regulatory frameworks such as Codex Alimentarius, FSSAI, EFSA, FDA, and GCC standards are examined to emphasize compliance obligations for both home and export markets. The chapter highlights the significance of integrated ecosystems that connect research, processing infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and quality assurance, based on institutional experiences. It establishes millets as commercially pertinent cereals with increasing importance in health-focused and global food markets.