RIGA FOOD 2026

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Hall 1, Main stage

11.00–11.30
Riga Food 2026 opening ceremony
Armands Krauze, Minister for Agriculture, Republic of Latvia
Viesturs Tīle, Chair of the Board, Director General of BT 1
Rolands Nežborts, Project manager of Riga Food
The International Exhibition Company BT 1
17.00–17.30
Baltic professional culinary school team competition Zero Waste Challenge 2026
Pavāru klubs
10.30–14.00
Forum Own Product – Our Strength
Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre
14.10–15.30
Discussion “Fermenting. Back to the roots or merely a fad? The difference between science and esoteric”
Moderator: Rūta Beirote, content creator of “Rūta meklē garšu”, owner of the Zutiņi farm, former participant of the TV show Īstās latvju saimnieces
Ansis Zauers, nutrition scientist, nutrition specialist, founder of “Preimmu”
Rūta Mūrniece, Owner and manager of the bakery Ķelmēni
15.00–15.30
Sustainable Packaging 2026 packaging competition award ceremony
Latvian Packaging Association
The International Exhibition Company BT 1