04/04/2026
Italy is still the world’s top cuisine — but the lead is no longer secure.
New data shows a tightening race at the top, with Greece just behind and Peru surging into third. Meanwhile, China is scaling its cuisine globally as part of a much bigger cultural strategy.
This isn’t just about food rankings.
It’s about cultural power — who can turn cuisine into global influence, tourism, and visibility.
The real question isn’t who leads today.
It’s who leads by 2030.
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Taste Atlas says Italy is still No.1, but Peru, Greece and China are closing fast in the global battle for cuisine power. How can food policy be part of Smart Power?