MBG Milk Sold in Minimarkets, BGN: We Never Produced UHT Milk

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Nanik Sudaryati Deyang stated that BGN has never produced Ultra High Temperature (UHT) milk.

This was conveyed by Nanik in response to reports that milk from the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme was being sold in minimarkets.

“That’s not our product. We at MBG have never had or made milk,” Nanik emphasised when met at the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (2 April 2026).

When asked further if BGN had communicated with the milk producer, Nanik simply denied it again.

The same sentiment was expressed by BGN Head Dadan Hindayana.

He also affirmed that his agency has never produced UHT milk for sale.

“Here’s the thing, BGN has never made a contract or committed to any producer,” he stressed at the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs.

According to him, all Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) purchase milk from the free market at prevailing prices.

“So our SPPG-based milk is bought based on the market prices available. If there’s school milk in the market, I think it’s possible that some producer is trying to make it sell and then it’s sold in the market,” said Dadan.

Social media timelines are currently abuzz with posts showing Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme milk being sold in minimarkets.

However, the milk product packaging clearly states “Free MBG Programme Milk Not for Resale”.

In the post, the 125 ml milk packs are seen being marketed for around Rp 4,000 per pack or about Rp 138,000 per carton.

The post was shared by the Threads account @moh*** on Wednesday (1 April 2026).

He highlighted the contradiction between the “not for resale” label and the on-the-ground sales practice.

“A bit shocked, a bit surprised to find this, even though it’s clearly written FREE MBG PROGRAMME MILK. NOT FOR RESALE, but why can it be sold in minimarkets. What’s the concept here??” wrote the poster.