Expanded Distribution Channel for SPHP Rice, Here is the Update on Its Realization Distribution of SPHP rice is expanded Rep: Frederikus Bata/ Ed: Intan Pratiwi

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The government, in collaboration with Perum Bulog, continues to widen the distribution channels for Rice for Food Supply and Price Stabilization (SPHP). Not only through the Village/Neighborhood Cooperatives Merah Putih, SPHP rice will start being distributed to modern retail, including minimarkets, but excluding wholesale retailers. Head of the National Food Agency (NFA) Arief Prasetyo Adi explained, there is a limit of a maximum of two sacks per purchase in wholesale retailers. Meanwhile, the share in modern markets is wide, not only for middle-class and above. Anyone can access it. "Especially for chain minimarkets. According to us, it can be accessed by all levels. The network of outlets is also very extensive," said Arief, quoted on Saturday (2/8/2025). As of Friday (1/8/2025), the realization of SPHP rice distribution has reached 188.4 thousand tons, or about 12.56 percent of the total target for 2025. According to the official statement from NFA, ...