BGN: 80 SPPGs in Solo Raya Depend on 1–5 Food Suppliers
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) conducted an evaluation of the operations of nutrition service delivery units (SPPG) in the Solo Raya area after several irregularities were found in managerial aspects and kitchen facilities that could affect the quality of the free nutritious meals programme (MBG).
The evaluation was conducted after BGN Deputy Head Nanik Sudaryati Deyang gathered SPPG heads, financial overseers, and nutrition supervisors from the Solo Raya region, which includes Solo City, Sragen Regency, Karanganyar, and Boyolali. In the meeting, all implementing parties were asked to report the real operational conditions of the SPPG in the field.
From the reports compiled by the Central Java Regional Head together with regional coordinators, BGN identified a number of issues that require prompt remedial action. One major finding is the still limited number of food suppliers for several SPPGs.
It was recorded that around 80 SPPGs in the Solo Raya region still rely on only 1–5 suppliers. This condition is considered to risk creating dependence on certain partners, so supplier governance needs to be reformed to be more open and competitive.
In addition, BGN found several SPPG kitchens lacking adequate supportive facilities, such as accommodation or staff mess, incomplete kitchen equipment, and kitchens not fully in accordance with the technical guidelines (juknis) that have been set.
“The MBG programme is a national strategic programme, so all SPPGs must operate in accordance with the standards that have been set. The managerial aspects, hygiene, and the suitability of kitchen facilities must not be neglected,” Nanik said in a press release on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
BGN has asked all identified SPPG managers with deficiencies to immediately undertake comprehensive remediation, including supplier governance, kitchen facility completeness, and alignment of kitchen construction with the technical standards.
“We are giving a maximum of one month to SPPGs that do not meet the standards to implement improvements. If there is no improvement, BGN will take further evaluation steps in accordance with the applicable regulations,” Nanik said.
Nanik emphasised that this evaluation step is part of efforts to ensure the MBG programme operates to high standards, transparently, and provides optimal benefits to the public. “We want all SPPGs to work professionally and comply with the juknis that have been set so that nutrition service delivery to the community remains of high quality,” she added.