RIGA FOOD 2025

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Hall 1, Main stage

11.00–11.30
Riga Food 2025 opening ceremony
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Armands Krauze, Minister for Agriculture, Republic of Latvia
Viesturs Tīle, Chair of the Board, Director General f BT 1
Māris Sprindžuks, Deputy Mayor, Riga City
Rolands Nežborts, project manager of Riga Food
The International Exhibition Company BT 1
11.30–12.00
Riga Food 30th anniversary honouring of closest partners
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The International Exhibition Company BT 1
12.30–14.00
Discussion “What is consumer’s hand reaching for? Or impact of modern retail chains on supply chain”
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Armands Krauze, Minister for Agriculture, Republic of Latvia
Milans Blūms, Director, Product Category Department, Rimi Baltic
Jānis Ilziņš, head of sales, SIA “Skrīveru saldumi”, SIA “Dimdiņi”
Ineta Legzdiņa, head of sales, Reitan Convenience
Jānis Kļaviņš, business strategy and management advisor
Raimonds Lapiņš, head of the Central Statistical Bureau
Moderator: Jānis Krēvics, journalist
Latvian Food Retailers Association
14.05–15.00
Discussion "More tons of local products on store shelves and on our table" (the discussion will be held in Latvian)
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Armands Krauze, Minister for Agriculture
Liene Jansone, deputy state secretary of the ministry of agriculture for sectoral policy and market issues
Aldis Ločmelis, owner of agricultural holding Kotiņi
Ieva Spriža, owner of the organic farm IK Dabas gardumi, partner of the cooperation group Vidzemes bio āboli un ogas
Moderator: Mārtiņš Cimermanis, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre
Regional Flavours
Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre
15.00–16.00
Discussion "Science and Innovation: Development of the Crisis Food Segment in Latvia!" (the discussion will be held in Latvian)
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Inese Skapste, strategic manager of international research and innovation projects, Innovation Services Division, Export and Innovation Services Department, Latvian Investment and Development Agency
Oņega Circene, chairperson of the board, AS Roga-Agro
Asnate Ķirse-Ozoliņa, director of the study program at the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, LBTU, doctor of food sciences, master of nutrition sciences
Zane Dzirkale
Sandra Muižniece-Brasava, professor at the Food Institute, head of the Technology and Knowledge Transfer Center, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
16.05–17.00
Discussion “Do all of us need protein?” and tasting of new “Fiteg2” products (the discussion will be held in Latvian)
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Olga Stepanova, creator of the product Fiteg²
Viāna Kuļša, nutrition specialist
Zanda Zariņa-Rešetina, fitness coach and Precision Nutrition nutrition coach
Anete Kuzņecova, (IG account @atkal_anete), healthy lifestyle enthusiast
Moderator: Monika Diāna Cālīte, Journalist and Personal Growth Coach
"Alūksnes putnu ferma"/ Fiteg²
17.00–17.30
Award ceremony of Zero Waste Challenge competition for teams from Baltic vocational education and training establishments
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“Pavāru klubs”
10.15–11.00
Presentation “How to avoid food risks from farm to fork ”
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Ruben Thomaes, expert from the Netherlands
Worldwide laboratory testing services – Eurofins
11.00–12.00
cussion "Does Coffee Change Us, or Do We Change Coffee?" (the discussion will be held in Latvian)
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Ancis Romanovskis, brand manager of Rocket Bean, board member of SIA King Coffee Service
Andris Petkēvičs, owner of SIA Andrito Coffee Roastery
Gatis Zēmanis, chairperson of the board, AS Kalve Coffee
Mārtiņš Drungilas, brand owner of Closer Coffee
Moderator: Ilze Laukalēja-Broka, doctor of food sciences, coffee researcher and head of EIT Food Hub Latvia
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
12.10–14.00
Discussion “No bread, no revolution”
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Moderator: Egīls Melbārdis
Rūta Mūrniece, Owner and manager of the bakery Ķelmēni
Vija Kilbloka, owner of Zvaigzne ABC publishing house, publisher of Glycose revolution
Valters Kanopa, production manager, Lielezers bakery
Lolita Vija Neimane, dietician, nutritionist, professor, Riga Stradiņš University, Sports and Nutrition Department, head of Nutrition and Nutritional Science study programmes
Mārtiņš Bidiņš, nutrition coach, author of the most popular online nutrition courses
Latvian Bakers Association
Zvaigzne ABC Publishing House
14.00–15.00
Zero-waste cooking masterclass with tasting “Give food another chance”
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Ieva Lācare
Association “Zaļā brīvība/Green Freedom”
Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre
15.05–16.00
Discussion “From inspiration to experience: HoReCa professionals about ways to reduce food waste”
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Ina Poliščenko, chef, ambassador of GEMOSS Just Nature brand, enthusiast of rich world of flavours
Ināra Liepiņa, teacher, professional subjects, Food production and catering department, Preiļi branch, Riga Tourism and Creative Industries College
Svetlana Riškova, founder, member of the board, Chefs’ Club, academy president, “Bocuse d'Or Latvia”, head of sales, SIA “Prolux”, owner, sustainable bakery “Remaize”, culinary tourism professor, Riga Tourism and Creative Industries College
Žanis Raivo Behmanis, chef, member of the young chefs’ movement, supporter of zero waste initiatives
Svetlana Aļminoviča-Miļjanoviča, chief expert, Food Surveillance Department, Food and Veterinary Service
Moderator: Inga Belousa, , expert, food waste reduction, climate-friendly lifestyle and education for sustainable development association Green Freedom
Association “Zaļā brīvība/Green Freedom”
Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre
10.00–13.00
Baltic Tea Cup tea championship
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Latvian Tea Association
13.00–13.30
Sustainable Packaging 2025 packaging competition award ceremony
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Latvian Packaging Association
The International Exhibition Company BT 1
13.30–14.30
Discussion "From Idea to Impact: How Thinking and Creativity Shape the Future of Food" (the discussion will be held in Latvian)
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Imants Martinsons, board member of GreenTech Cluster, head of Nākotnes mobilitāte division
Juris Kļonovs, founder and head of SIA BirgerMind, artificial intelligence and machine learning expert
Liene Ozola, vice-dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, LBTU
Ivars Orlovs, head of innovation, SIA Aloja Starkelsen
Moderator: Ilze Laukalēja-Broka, head of EIT Food Hub Latvia
EIT Food HUB Latvia
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
14.30–15.00
Discussion "Women in Food Innovation: Stories of Inspiration" (the discussion will be held in Latvian)
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Zanda Ozola, brand ambassador of Pupuchi, food innovation enthusiast
Anna Gabuniya, owner of SIA L-Blend
Moderator: Ilze Laukalēja-Broka, head of EIT Food Hub Latvia
EIT Food HUB Latvia
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
15.00–16.00
Mini Seminar "High-Value and Sustainable Circular Solutions for the Food Processing Industry" (the mini seminar will be held in Latvian)
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Alina Sivačova
Inga Ciproviča
Andrejs Bānis
Tatjana Ķince
Asnāte-Elizabete Universa
Zanda Krūma
Laura Elīza Freimane
Jeļena Zagorska
Dalija Segliņa
Karina Juhņeviča-Radenkova
Renāte Ruska
Sandra Muižniece-Brasava, professor at the Food Institute, head of the Technology and Knowledge Transfer Center, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
EIT Food HUB Latvia
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies