Tag Archives: staples

The global culinary encyclopedia TasteAtlas has unveiled its updated rankings for the lowest-rated dishes in Southeast Asia, sparking a renewed debate over the intersection of cultural heritage, personal palate, and the subjectivity of international food ratings. Released in May 2026, the list identifies several dishes that, while cherished as traditional staples or legendary street foods within their home countries, have …

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has revealed that an escalation in plastic prices is directly contributing to increased retail costs for fundamental food commodities, specifically rice and granulated sugar, across Indonesia. This information, gathered by Bapanas through direct engagement with food business stakeholders in the rice and sugar sectors, highlights a critical, often overlooked, aspect of the supply chain impacting …