RIGA FOOD 2024

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Discussions

13.00–13.45
Panel discussion "Responsibility in the food industry: How businesses are addressing environmental and social challenges?"
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Moderator: Ariana Apine, Corporate Social Responsibility Expert and Project manage at NGO Green Liberty
Antra Birzule, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager of "Lidl Latvia" and "Lidl Eesti"
Jana Jesmin, Representative of "Fairtrade Finland" in the Baltic States
Agnese Alksne-Bensone, Founder and chairwoman of the board of the society "CSR Latvia", founder of SIA "Sustainability Partners"
Raimonds Selga, Co-founder and production director of Kalve Coffee
Association "Zaļā brīvība"
Fairtrade
14.00–14.45
Discussion “Gluten-free food”
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Moderator: Lienīte Litavniece, Chairwoman of the board of SIA "Safīra L"
Kaspars Kūriņš, CEO, SIA Silāres gaļsaimnieks
Anna Vilsone, Chairwoman of the board of the association "Life without gluten"
Latvian Technology Centre and the Enterprise Europe Network in Latvia (EEN)
15.00–15.45
Discussion “World of green buckwheat. Is buckwheat healthy? Why?”
location_on Pavilion 2, Main stage
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Jūlija Danilina, owner, “Healthy Snacks”, Head of Development, Griksi
Anda Penka, founder, Fermentful food tech company
Moderator: Līga Matīsa, Marketing and Communications Manager at Fermentful
Daina Eglīte-Antona, food technologist
11.00–11.45
Discussion "Packaging - design and sensory prism – stereotypes, sustainability and illusions"
location_on Pavilion 2, Main stage
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Moderator: Ilze Laukalēja-Broka, PhD nutritionist, head of "EIT Food" representative office in Latvia
Sandra Muižniece-Brasava, Chairwoman of the board of the Latvian Packaging association, Professor of the Food Institute of LBTU
Evita Straumīte, Associate Professor, Food Institute, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, LBTU
Maija Rozenfelde, Asssociate Professor and Head of the Design Department of the Latvian Academy of Arts
Laura Berga, SIA "Latvijas Zaļais punkts" Head of Environmental Management and Quality
Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte (LBTU)
12.00–12.45
Discussion Alternative Sources of Pretein - the Insect or the Pea
location_on Pavilion 2, Main stage
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Moderator: Ilga Gedrovica, food researcher and innovator, researcher at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Beate Gargurne, Owner of "Dabe izaugsmes centrs"
Agnese Stunda-Zujeva, Co-founder of SIA "Spirulina Nord", scientist
Gerda Makarova, Quality Manager of Golden Fields
Daiga Helēna Indriksone, CSR consultant at Lidl Latvija
Latvian Technology Centre and the Enterprise Europe Network in Latvia (EEN)
13.30–15.00
Discussion "Current Events and Professional Education of Latvian and Baltic Cooks and Pastry Chefs"
location_on Pavilion 1, Riga Food Guest Kitchen
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Moderator: Svetlana Riškova, Member of the board of "Chefs' club", organizer of cooking competitions
Ilze Ločmele, Riga Tourism and Creative Industry technical school board member - director
Ilze Brante, Director of Ogre Technical School
Gunta Stepanova, Director of Restaurant Service School
Jānis Jenzis, President at Latvian Restaurant Association
14.00–14.45
Rīga Stradiņš University discussion Life expectancy or human sustainability, nutrition and public awareness
location_on Pavilion 2, Main stage
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Moderator: Diāna Rudzīte, Representative of Riga Stradins University
Aivis Vegers, “Black Stuff” founder
Helvijs Cēbers, SIA "Longsal" Member of the board
Terēze Vaivode-Laimīte, Student of RSU program "Nutrition"
Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte
Latvian Technology Centre and the Enterprise Europe Network in Latvia (EEN)
15.00–15.45
Panel discussion "Innovation in food - new products and future opportunities developed by the Latvian Food Competence Center"
location_on Pavilion 2, Main stage
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Moderator: Armands Lejas-Krūmiņš, Director of the Latvian Food Product Quality Cluster and the Latvian Food Competence Center
Agnese Jankuna- Prince, Board Member of Nākotne
Evita Štrausa, CEO & Member of the Board at Tērvete food
Toms Auškaps, Head of Communications and Strategic Development at Balticovo
Jānis Endele, Co-owner of SIA "Karavela", director of sales and marketing
Agita Kuļikovska, CEO, Coowner at FIDEA
Latvijs Pārtikas produktu kvalitātes klasteris
Latvijas Pārtikas Kompetences centrs
16.00–17.00
Discussion “IP protection in the food industry. Packaging as a trademark”
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Moderator: Mārtiņš Kokalis, European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) SME expert
Lienīte Litavniece, CoB, SIA Safīra L
Juris Lauznis, Doctor of Engineering, researcher, SIA ZAB We Advocates
Karīna Kropa, Patent Board expert
Patentu valde
Latvian Technology Centre and the Enterprise Europe Network in Latvia (EEN)
11.00–11.45
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies discussion “Food waste: practical steps and change of attitude”
location_on Pavilion 2, Main stage
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Moderator: Ilze Laukalēja-Broka, PhD nutritionist, head of "EIT Food" representative office in Latvia
Ilze Beitāne, Dr.sc.ing, LBTU Vice-Rector of Studies and Professor
Klinta Stasjule, nutritionist, certified nurse, author of "Foodprep.lv"
Tomass Timermanis, Co-Founder Portsia.app
Jānis Jenzis, President at Latvian Restaurant Association
Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte (LBTU)
Latvian Technology Centre and the Enterprise Europe Network in Latvia (EEN)
11.10–11.50
Discussion: "Current Issues in Baltic Culinary Development. The Baltic Countries' Approach to Cuisine - Differences and Similarities. Legislative Improvements. Possibilities of Establishing a Baltic Council"
location_on Pavilion 1, Riga Food Guest Kitchen
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Moderator: Svetlana Riškova, president of "Bocuse d'Or Latvia"
Dimitri Demjanov, president of "Bocuse d'Or Estonia"
Darius Katinas, president of "Bocuse d'Or Lithuania"
Artūrs Arnicāns, "Chefs' Club" president, chef
Taigo Lepiks, President of the Estonian Chefs Association
Chefs’ Club
12.40–13.45
Panel discussion ”Forgotten foods: cultures and sustainability safeguards. Back to the roots. Economic dimensions. Environmental opportunities”
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Moderator: Maija Kāle, Senior Researcher at the Baltic International Centre for Economic Policy Studies (BICEPS)
Sandra Stabinge, Founder and Maintainer of the Seed Guardians Movement of the Latvian Permaculture Association
Ilze Mežniece, from Latvian Permaculture Association
Lily Akorfa-Keledorme, Farmerline
13.00–14.00
Discussion: "Trends, Needs, and Challenges of Baltic Food Producers"
location_on Pavilion 1, Riga Food Guest Kitchen
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Moderator: Svetlana Riškova, president of "Bocuse d'Or Latvia"
Chefs’ Club