Exhibition opening hours
6 - 7 September 10.00–18.00
8 September 10.00–17.00
Entrance ticket valid for one-off visit.
Full ticket – 5 € (in the ticket office of the Exhibition Centre)
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children under 18) – 12,00 € (only on Saturday)
Parking place – 5 €
Pets are not allowed!
| 11:00 | Official opening ceremony of Riga Food 2022 Conference room 3 |
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| 11:00 |
E-market: launch of the www.novadugarsa.lv catalogue Launched by: Raimonds Vējonis, former President of Latvia, patron of Novada Garša. Hall No. 2, Novada Garša exhibition, booth E18/F29 |
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| 11:30 |
Awarding of the winners of high-quality milk and honey competitions Awarding of the winners of the “Ēdiens kā zāles” bread competition Conference room 3 |
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| 11:00–14:00 | Discover the equipment that Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) food inspectors use for their inspections! Innovation stand at the FVS exhibition |
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| 11:00–18:00 | Grill park Demonstrations of latest models of grills and accessories Grilling and barbecue master classes, demonstrations, and competitions Hall 2 Organised by: “Grilētāju brālība” |
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| 11:40–12:00 |
Decorating coffee drinks L’Artiste dessert sauce pencils Kārlis Lībeks, barista GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 12:00–13:00 |
Non-alcoholic versions of world cocktail classics Flavours of Negroni, Old-Fashioned, Dry Martini and other popular cocktails without alcohol Andris Reizenbergs, bartender GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 12:00–18:00 | Kitchen talks in the Riga Food living room Hall 2, Riga Food living room “Ziemeļu akcents” will bring a cosy atmosphere to the Riga Food living room |
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| 13:00 |
Opening of the national stand of Ukraine Hall 2, booth D36/E23, D38/E25 |
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| 13:00–13:40 |
Trends in the world of coffee Origami and Flair Espresso brewing equipment, nitro coffee cherry drink tasting Kārlis Lībeks, barista GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 13:00–17:30 |
Open Stage events Hall No. 2 |
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| 15:00 |
Opening of the national stand of Georgia Hall No. 2, booth C12/D13 |
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| 14:00–14:30 |
Innovative plant-based foods Structured pea flakes with spices: preparation and tasting Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 14:30–15:00 |
Smoothies: unconventional flavours and ingredients La Fruitière purees, alternative milk drinks, seeds and plant powders, Vitamix blenders Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 15:30–16:30 |
Ideas for business: Street Food cooking equipment BUBBLE waffle pan, hot dog grill, sandwich grill: use and recipes Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 16:30–17:30 |
Smart management in a professional kitchen Sustainable equipment to save labour, time, and materials Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 10:00–15:00 | Latvian Chef of the Year 2022 and Latvian Assistant Chef of the Year 2022 competitions Hall 2 |
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| 10:00–18:00 | Grill park Demonstrations of latest models of grills and accessories Grilling and barbecue master classes, demonstrations, and competitions Hall 2 Organised by: “Grilētāju brālība” |
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| 11:00–12:00 |
Smart management in a professional kitchen Sustainable equipment to save labour, time, and materials Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 11:00–14:00 | Discover the equipment that Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) food inspectors use for their inspections! Innovation stand at the FVS exhibition |
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| 11:00–15:00 |
International brokerage event / contact exchange for entrepreneurs Registration deadline - 9 September: https://rf2022.b2match.io Hall 2, Conference room 3 Organised by: Latvian Technological Centre |
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| 11:00–15:00 |
Seminar “Innovative and sustainable solutions in food and packaging”(1st part) (2nd part) Hall No. 2, conference room 3 Organised by: Latvian Technology Centre, in conjunction with the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and the Latvian Food Business Federation |
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| 12:00–12:30 |
Innovative plant-based foods Structured pea flakes with spices: preparation and tasting Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 13:00–17:30 |
Open Stage events Hall No. 2 |
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| 13:00–14:00 |
Non-alcoholic versions of world cocktail classics Flavours of Negroni, Old-Fashioned, Dry Martini and other popular cocktails without alcohol Andris Reizenbergs, bartender GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 15:00 |
Signs of quality in food products Briefly about food product quality flows Sandra Eimane, project manager of the Rural Development Department of the Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre, Global G.A.P. coordinator in Latvia New trends, Global G.A.P. certification requirements in the context of the Green Deal Edīte Strazdiņa, GLOBAL G.A.P. leading client technical manager Hall No. 2, Novada Garša exhibition, booth E18/F29 |
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| 14:00–14:20 |
Decorating coffee drinks L’Artiste dessert sauce pencils Kārlis Lībeks, barista GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 14:20–15:00 |
Trends in the world of coffee Origami and Flair Espresso brewing equipment, nitro coffee cherry drink tasting Kārlis Lībeks, barista GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 15:20–15:50 |
Smoothies: unconventional flavours and ingredients La Fruitière purees, alternative milk drinks, seeds and plant powders, Vitamix blenders Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 16:20–17:20 |
Ideas for business: Street Food cooking equipment BUBBLE waffle pan, hot dog grill, sandwich grill: use and recipes Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 17:00 |
Latvian Chef of the Year 2022 and Latvian Assistant Chef of the Year 2022 competition award ceremony Hall No. 2, Riga Food living room |
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| 10:00–14:00 |
Zero Waste Challenge competition for Baltic vocational schools Hall No. 2 |
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| 10:00–17:00 |
Grill park Grilling competitions and tastings Demonstrations of latest models of grills and accessories Outdoor area at the entrance to the Ķīpsala Exhibition Centre Organised by: “Grilētāju brālība” |
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| 10:30–11:00 |
Smoothies: unconventional flavours and ingredients La Fruitière purees, alternative milk drinks, seeds and plant powders, Vitamix blenders Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 11:00–14:00 |
Discover the equipment that Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) food inspectors use for their inspections! Innovation stand at the FVS exhibition |
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| 11:00–11:30 |
Innovative plant-based foods Structured pea flakes with spices: preparation and tasting Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 12:00–13:00 |
Ideas for business: Street Food cooking equipment BUBBLE waffle pan, hot dog grill, sandwich grill: use and recipes Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 12:00–14:00 |
Open Stage events Hall No. 2 |
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| 13:00–14:00 |
Smart management in a professional kitchen Sustainable equipment to save labour, time, and materials Ina Poliščenko, head chef GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 14:00 | Zero Waste Challenge award ceremony Hall 2, Riga Food living room |
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| 14:30–15:30 |
Non-alcoholic versions of world cocktail classics Flavours of Negroni, Old-Fashioned, Dry Martini and other popular cocktails without alcohol Andris Reizenbergs, bartender GEMOSS exhibition, booth C8/D9 |
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| 11:00–12:00 | Hospital food services for children Healthy food for children: innovations and classics Presentation of the book “Ēstprieks” Linda Puķīte, HoReCa manager at AS “Smiltenes piens” Jēkabs Naumovs, head chef at Children”s Clinical University Hospital |
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| 11:30–12:30 | Modern product quality Vija Tirzmale, “Reaton” Food Department Marketing Division manager in the Baltics |
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| 12:00–13:00 | “Baltic Chefs. The Cookbook” created by the best head chefs in the Baltics Story of plans and successes in 2022 Artūrs Arnicāns, head chef at Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel, creator of the Baltic Chefs project |
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| 13:00–13:45 | MICHELIN in Estonia. MICHELIN green star: what does it mean, and what do you have to do to get it? Pēteris Pihels (Peeter Pihel), head chef, co-owner of the Fotografiska restaurant in Tallinn, which received a MICHELIN green star |
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| 13:45–14:00 | First MICHELIN star in Estonia Matthias Dieter, MICHELIN star recipient and head chef of the 180° by Matthias Diether restaurant in Tallinn |
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| 14:00–16:00 | Discussion “Quality and service in MICHELIN star restaurants” Participants:
Peeter Pihel, head chef, co-owner of the Fotografiska restaurant (Estonia)
Fridgeir Eiriksson, head chef of the Eiriksson Brasserie restaurant (Iceland) Franciane Tartari, one of the world”s best pastry chefs (Scotland) Tomas Rimydis, “Ertlio namas” manager of the “Istorine virtuve” restaurant (Lithuania) Jānis Jenzis, president of the Latvian Restaurant Association Santa Graikste, executive director of the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of Latvia Ēriks Lingebērziņš, president of the Association of Latvian Travel Agents and Operators (ALTA) Kristīne Mickāne, senior expert at the Tourism Department of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia Representative of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia Latvia's leading head chefs Moderated by:
Svetlana Riškova, board chairwoman of “Pavāru klubs” (Latvia)
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| 11:00–15:00 | Meeting with members of “Pavāru klubs”. | |
| 17:00 | Latvian Chef of the Year 2022 and Latvian Assistant Chef of the Year 2022 competition award ceremony | |
| 14:00 | Award ceremony of the Zero Waste Challenge competition for Baltic vocational school teams | |
| 11:00 | Grill park opens Participants: Juris Titovs, head of “Grilētāju brālība” |
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| 12:00 | Official opening ceremony for the grill park | |
| 13:00 | “Grila klase” show activities at Riga Food 2022 (live broadcast on the Facebook account of “Grilētāju brālība”) All about grilling and grilling tricks Types of grills and their features. Wood, charcoal, gas, electric, and pellet grills. Selecting grills and skewers. Types of charcoal, and igniting it |
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| 15:00 | Grilling duel | |
| 16:30 | Grilling class with the Re’chef restaurant head chef Ingmārs Ladigs (live broadcast on the Facebook account of “Grilētāju brālība”) Grilling with Japanese tabletop grills |
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| 17:30 | Food tastings | |
| 11:00 | King and Queen of Shashlik grilling competition (advance registration required) | |
| 12:00 | “Grila klase” show activities at Riga Food 2022 (live broadcast on the Facebook account of “Grilētāju brālība”) Everything about smoking with Guntars Indriksons, board chairman of Linda-1 |
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| 13:00 | Grilling duel | |
| 14:00 | “Grila klase” show activities at Riga Food 2022 (live broadcast on the Facebook account of “Grilētāju brālība”) All about beef with Alma Bērziņa, board chairwoman of “Latvijas liellops” |
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| 15:00 | End of the King and Queen of Shashlik grilling competition, with an award ceremony | |
| 16:00 | Grilling master class | |
| 17:00 | Ērmanīts grilling competition (advance registration required) | |
| 11:00 | Grilling competitions | |
| 12:00 | Big tasting | |
| 13:00 | Grilling competitions | |
| 14:00 | Big tasting | |
| 15:00 | Grilling competitions | |
| 16:00 | Big tasting | |
| 13:00–13:30 |
“Is it easy to be an artisan producer? What should you keep in mind?”: a talk about producing foods at home Speakers: Māris Eiklons, head of the Plant Product, Beverage, and Organic Agriculture Monitoring Division at the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) Sergejs Jēgers, artisan producer Organised by: Food and Veterinary Service |
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| 14:30–17:30 |
World Beer Lounge Tastings of more than 25 of the world’s most popular varieties of beer Basic rules for matching beer and food How to choose the right beer for your taste Myths and untruths about beer Beer trivia contests Event hosted by: Raitis Akerblūms, president of the Latvian Bartender Federation |
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| 13:00–14:00 |
GAPS nutrition for health GAPS is a specially developed medical nutritional therapy that helps one better manage the health of their gastrointestinal tract Presentation of the book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” published in Latvian Silvija Ābele, master of Health Sciences, nutritionist and GAPS nutrition consultant Organised by: Silvija Ābele, in conjunction with Black Stuff |
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| 14:30–17:30 |
World Beer Lounge Tastings of more than 25 of the world’s most popular varieties of beer Basic rules for matching beer and food How to choose the right beer for your taste Myths and untruths about beer Beer trivia contests Event hosted by: Raitis Akerblūms, president of the Latvian Bartender Federation |
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| 12:00–12:30 |
Sustainable packaging primer Laura Dzelzkalēja, master of environmental sciences, Kopaa children’s brand manager, and sustainable lifestyle practitioner and proponent Organised by: Zero Waste Latvija |
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| 13:00–14:00 |
Discussion “How do you know if a product is made responsibly towards people and the environment?” Organised by: “Zaļā brīvība” association with the support of a Nordic Council of Ministers and Social Integration Fund project |
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City Centre to Ķīpsala:
Trolleybuses 5, 9, 12, 25
Buses 13, 30, 37, 41, 53, 57
Minibuses 236, 237, 241
Night bus N4
Ķīpsala to City Centre:
Trolleybuses 5, 12, 25
Buses 13, 30, 37, 41, 53, 57
Minibuses 236, 237, 241
Night bus N4
Baltic TAXI, telephone: 8500
Distance to:
Old Town: 1 km – 5 minutes drive http://www.riga.lv
Airport: 10 km – 10 minute drive http://www.riga-airport.com
Railway Terminal: 3 km – 5 minutes drive http://www.ldz.lv
Bus Station: 3 km – 5 minutes drive http://www.autoosta.lv
Passenger Port: 1 km – 5 minutes drive http://www.tallink.lv
