Home of compelling conversations and unique insights, the Food for Thought Stage is an opportunity for producers and consumers to come together to share stories, swap ideas, and unite in supporting the vibrant and sustainable future of the culinary industry.
Not all heroes wear capes; some wear aprons. See how our culinary heroes have shaped our gastronomic world and hear our speakers delve into their childhood food memories, reflecting on …
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Join us in the “Forgotten Food” photo exhibition, with a number of selected photos from the archipelago food story photo competition in the 2021 National Culture Week. This photo competition …
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Fermented foods are rich in beneficial probiotics and antioxidants and play a significant role in improving digestion and building a stronger immunity. Indonesia’s beloved tempe is a nutritious fermented soy …
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Sustainable seafood is the most environmentally efficient source of protein on the planet, and well-managed wild-capture fisheries and eco-friendly responsible marine aquaculture play an increasingly important role in our food …
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Meet a new generation of rice farming heroes paving the way to sustainable rice cultivation in Bali, led by Yayasan Emas Hitam Indonesia’s mentoring program “Mari Berkebun”. Emas Hitam Indonesia …
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Babi Guling and Lawar are two of Bali’s iconic dishes and ritual essentials that are served to mark important life-cycle ceremonies. What is it about these full-powered feasts; what is …
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A craft beer revolution is unfolding before our eyes with a fast-shifting brewing landscape triggering a bold new brand of liquid creativity. Surveys show that most craft drinkers are 18-30 …
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Hailed as a superfood, seaweeds are incredibly rich sources of nutrients, unique bioactives, and ecologically, act as a nursery for life in our oceans. Indonesia produces two-thirds of the global …
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In an integrated farming system, land area is not always an absolute requirement to dictate the welfare of farmers because what is most needed is creativity in seeing its potential …
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In 2021, the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) and the U.S. Mission to Indonesia partnered with the Nusa Indonesian Gastronomy Foundation and the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, …
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During the Covid pandemic, the local food and beverage industry has faced many challenges, from food safety issues to curfews and consumer confidence. While many businesses closed, others flourished or …
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In Indonesia, the field of food research has come into its own as a means to investigate and preserve cultural heritage and long-lost recipes. But how can you transform information …
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Bali’s environment and growing plastic waste problem is a major concern. In 2020, in response to Covid, Made Janur Yasa a Top 10 CNN Hero, created the Plastic Exchange campaign, …
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Cookbooks continue to be best sellers in the publishing world and in this Covid era with people spending more time at home than ever, creating a book of recipes is …
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Arak is enjoying a spirited renaissance. With Bali’s Governor, Wayan Koster, claiming that arak is medicinal and that the distillation of arak, tuak and brem is a legitimate business, there …
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Kadek Merta Dwi Guna is a fifth-generation knife maker from Singaraja. Inspired by the knife culture of Japan, he combines the wisdom of two cultures to create elegant, handmade works …
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Sorghum is a nutritional powerhouse that is high in fiber, antioxidants and packed full of protein, iron and minerals. It can be seen in the plant reliefs of Borobudur dating …
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Philippine multi-awarded food writer and book designer, Ige Ramos, has designed some of the Philippine’s most noteworthy cookbooks, including Appetite for Freedom, the hidden history of Maria Orosa, food scientist …
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Food Sovereignty is a global movement that unites farmers to fight injustices in the food and agriculture system. With the Covid pandemic, global warming, and the war in Ukraine and …
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In Bali, the Green Revolution of the 1970s and introduction of agrochemicals to increase rice yields proved detrimental to the soil, ecosystem, and long term rice productivity. The Begawan rice …
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