Pasākumu programma - Event time

Chefs’ Club

BT 1 International Expo Company

10.00–18.00

Exchange with your cherished plant seeds and seedlings!

location_on Pavillion 1, Seed Exchange Point

Latvian Permaculture Association

11.00–11.30

Riga Food 2024 opening ceremony

Armands Krauze, Minister for Agriculture

Viesturs Tīle, Chairman of the Board of The International Exhibition Company BT 1

Rolands Nežborts, Riga Food Manager

BT 1 International Expo Company

11.00–17.00

B2B Marketplace

location_on Pavilion 2, Matchmaking plaza

Latvian Technology Centre and the Enterprise Europe Network in Latvia (EEN)

11.00–16.00

Monin Cup Latvia 2024 bartending contest

location_on Pavilion 1, GEMOSS stage

GEMOSS

11.30–11.50

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" eel fillet in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

12.00–12.45

Opening of Innovation Craze. Panel discussion Recipe for the Aspiring Food Entrepreneur

Moderator: Ints Vīksna, Chairman of the board of the Latvian Technological Center

Ieva Duļevska, Latvian Technological Center project consultant

Rolands Briņķis, SIA “North Effect”

Ženija Nikolaičenko, Participant of the "Spārno talantus" project

Ingrida Sproģe

Latvian Technology Centre and the Enterprise Europe Network in Latvia (EEN)

13.00–13.20

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" fried lamprey in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

13.00–13.45

Panel discussion "Responsibility in the food industry: How businesses are addressing environmental and social challenges?"

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

13.00–13.30

National Ukranian booth opening ceremony

location_on Pavilion 2, Stand A32/B35

14.00–14.45

Discussion “Gluten-free food”

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)

14.30–14.50

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" sturgeon fillet in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

15.00–15.45

Discussion “World of green buckwheat. Is buckwheat healthy? Why?”

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

16.00–16.20

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" smoked eel fillet in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

16.00–17.00

Presentations: 1) "The latest testing opportunities for nutrition labeling and how it can significantly improve market share" (ENG) 2)"Get to know the global food testing leader – "Eurofins" laboratory network!" (LV)

Lector: Dr. Yannis Vrasidas, Innovation Manager Carbohydrates

Lector: Ieva Puriņa, Executive director of "Eurofins Labtarna Lietuva".

Eurofins Scientific

10.00–18.00

Exchange with your cherished plant seeds and seedlings!

location_on Pavillion 1, Seed Exchange Point

Latvian Permaculture Association

10.00–13.00

Contest Latvian Restaurant Pastry Chef of the Year 2024

location_on Pavilion 1, Contest plaza

Chefs’ Club

Lavazza

10.00–16.00

Hospitality Star contest

location_on Pavilion 1, GEMOSS stage

GEMOSS

11.00–11.45

Discussion "Packaging - design and sensory prism – stereotypes, sustainability and illusions"

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)

11.00–12.00

Presentation "Lavazza Training Center: History, Global Network, and School Objectives. Coffee Design." Creative Product Tasting

Kārlis Zeps, "Lavazza" certified barista-trainer

Lavazza

11.30–11.50

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" eel fillet in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

12.00–12.45

Discussion Alternative Sources of Pretein - the Insect or the Pea

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)

12.15–13.15

"Pireka" professional cleaning supply show for future professionals "Cleaning Rally"

13.00–13.45

Panel discussion “Is AI the smartest employee in my company? Risks to watch out for and opportunities to take advantage of"

Moderator: Aleksandrs Ļubinskis, Deputy head of the Cēsi Digital Center, expert and regional coordinator of the European Digital Innovation Center (EDIC).

Jānis Paksis, business technology expert

Agnis Jakubovičs, Founder and manager of SIA "APPLY IT".

Zigmunds Vīķis, Leading expert on digital transformation at the European Digital Innovation Center (EDIC).

Ģirts Jēčis

Latvijas IT klasteris

Eiropas Digitālās inovācijas centrs

13.00–17.00

BChef competition "Latvian Chef of the Year 2024", "Latvian Commis Chef of the Year 2024"

location_on Pavilion 1, Contest plaza

Chefs’ Club

13.00–13.20

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" fried lamprey in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

13.30–15.00

Discussion "Current Events and Professional Education of Latvian and Baltic Cooks and Pastry Chefs"

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

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)

14.30–14.50

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" sturgeon fillet in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

15.00–15.45

Panel discussion "Innovation in food - new products and future opportunities developed by the Latvian Food Competence Center"

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”

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)

16.00–16.20

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" smoked eel fillet in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

10.00–17.00

Exchange with your cherished plant seeds and seedlings!

location_on Pavillion 1, Seed Exchange Point

Latvian Permaculture Association

10.00–13.00

Baltic Vocational School Team Competition "Zero Waste Challenge"

location_on Pavilion 1, Contest plaza

10.00–16.00

Cake contest “Generational Legacy”

location_on Pavilion 1, GEMOSS stage

GEMOSS

11.00–11.45

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies discussion “Food waste: practical steps and change of attitude”

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"

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

12.00–12.20

Food quality contest The Baltic Taste Award 2024 award ceremony

BT 1 International Expo Company

Chefs’ Club

12.00–12.20

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" eel fillet in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

12.20–12.30

Packaging contest award ceremony

Packaging Association of Latvia

BT 1 International Expo Company

12.40–13.45

Panel discussion ”Forgotten foods: cultures and sustainability safeguards. Back to the roots. Economic dimensions. Environmental opportunities”

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

13.00–13.20

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" fried lamprey in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

13.00–14.00

Discussion: "Trends, Needs, and Challenges of Baltic Food Producers"

Moderator: Svetlana Riškova, president of "Bocuse d'Or Latvia"

Chefs’ Club

14.00–14.20

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" sturgeon fillet in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

14.00–14.45

Fusion of taste and conscience: a masterclass with Fairtrade chocolate by COD’s chef Artūrs Taškāns

Artūrs Taškāns, chef of restaurant "COD"

Moderator: Jana Jesmin, Representative of "Fairtrade Finland" in the Baltic States

Association "Zaļā brīvība"

Fairtrade

15.00–15.25

Presentation and tasting “Cindra – sparkling quince and honey mead from Latvia”

Lector: Ivars Bērs, Owner and manager of a transport and logistics company in Germany, co-owner of SIA "CINDRA".

Cindra

15.00–15.20

Tasting of "Salacas KRU" brand "Nēģis burciņā" smoked eel fillet in jelly

location_on Pavillion 1, Regional Flavours exposition

15.30–16.30

Zero Waste Challenge competition for teams from Baltic vocational education and training establishments award ceremony