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Company Profiles 9
Meat and Meat Products 10
Dairy & Ice Cream 17
Eggs and Egg Products 19
Fish Products 25
Grain and Baked Goods 31
Processed Fruit and Vegetables 38
Coffee & Tea 50
Honey 55
Confectionery 59
Beverages 64
Alcoholic Beverages 64
Useful Addresses 66
Promotion of Entrepreneurship,
Investment and Foreign Trade 68
Andris Ozols
Director
Investment and Development Agency of Latvia
Food Industry in Latvia
Throughout our long history, Latvians have always been Share of Food and Beverage Sector Turnover, 2015
a nation of skilled farmers and livestock keepers for
whom the rhythms of life were dictated by the changing
seasons and daily farm chores. The countrys proximity Source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
to the sea created a climate and conditions favourable
for farming and motivated coastal dwellers to become
excellent fishermen. Food and Beverage Output, billion of EUR
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the countrys borders and have received high praise at
MEAT PROCESSING AND EGG PRODUCTION many food industry exhibitions and fairs.
Latvia has a well-structured meat sector, which has Latvians are great consumers of our fisheries products,
adopted EU methods to be in line with other member but these products are also exported to Western Europe,
states. In 2015, sector output was EUR 320 million. Latvias Australia, Asia and South Africa, and Central Asian
meat processors have strong traditions in producing countries. In 2015, fish product exports were worth about
naturally smoked meats and sausages. The largest EUR 101 million.
frankfurter and dumpling-producing plant in the Baltic
States is located in Jelgava.
BAKED GOODS
High-quality products are made by our poultry
processing companies. The excellence of Latvias chicken Bread and grains, in different forms, have long formed
products has been recognized far beyond our borders the foundation of the Latvian diet. Rye and barley are the
and proven by international certification systems. most popular grains grown in the region. The successful
sowing, growing, and harvesting of grains requires
In addition to our high-quality meat products, Latvia is profound knowledge and experience, acquired by our
proud to have one of Europes largest, most modern, farmers over centuries. Meeting current quality and
high-quality egg production facilities, where eggs and environmental requirements, grain growers continue
a wide range of egg products have been produced for to improve their professional knowledge and employ
more than 30 years. modern technology to ensure that first-rate raw materials
are used to produce our famous rye breads and related
delicacies. Cereal growers and bread producers work
BEVERAGES closely with scientists and nutritionists to develop
products of the highest quality.
One of Latvias traditional strengths is the brewing of
beer. About 20 breweries are registered in Latvia; only a Latvia is famous for its rye breads made according
few of them export any products, as the great majority to age-old recipes and techniques. Our bakeries also
of output is consumed on the local market. Total sector produce many kinds of white bread, and more and more
output reached EUR 210 million in 2015. ecological products are being introduced into the market.
In addition to tasty and healthy breads, our bakers also
Recently, time and knowledge have been invested in create delicious cakes and tarts which can be eaten fresh,
the construction of modern distilled beverage factories, or they can be frozen for a longer shelf life. Many types of
whose products are exported worldwide. Spirits are biscuits, waffles, and rusks are also produced.
distilled from the highest quality grain and have achieved
worldwide recognition. One of Europes oldest alcoholic Utilizing buckwheat and oats, our grain processing
beverage trademarks Riga Black Balsam herbal bitters companies offer an extensive and varied range of
is produced here and has become one of Latvias best- products dietary, tasty, healthy and ecological variations
known symbols internationally. on traditional porridges and mueslis.
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SECTOR EXPORTS
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
EU-15 136.1 149.6 205.6 267.8 242.9 303.8 267.8 503.4 396.8 349.6 457.4
CIS 105.6 130.4 170.7 236.9 192.6 286.5 380.6 520.3 587.6 616.7 402.4
Baltic states 177.6 245.1 336.8 380.7 327.7 428.9 581.2 663.3 704.6 612.7 576.2
Others 82.3 93.7 113.9 181.1 189.9 174.9 168.1 337.9 358.7 402.1 487.7
TOTAL 501.7 619 827 1066.5 953.1 1194.1 1397.7 2025.0 2047.7 1981.1 1923.7
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Major Product Lines
Pro-
Grain and cessed Alcoholic Eggs
Meat Fresh Fish Confec- Beve-
No. Company Dairy Baked Fruit and Beve- and Egg
Products Meat Products tionery rages
Goods Vegeta- rages Products
bles
1 ADUGS
2 ALDARIS
3 ALOJA-STARKELSEN
4 ANATOLS
5 ANDRITO COFFEE ROASTERY
6 ARDEKS
7 ARIOLS
8 ATLANTIKSTARS
9 BALTS NAKTIS
10 BALTIC MEAT STANDARD
11 BALTICOVO
12 BALTIJAS ZIVIS-97
13 BALTTUR-R
14 BANGA LTD
15 BAUSKAS ALUS
16 BTAS AVOTS
17 BERLAT GRUPA
18 BRZCIEMS
19 BIO2YOU
20 BRVAIS VILNIS
21 CSU ALUS
22 CIDO GRUPA
23 DAIVA
24 DAUDZNOZARU KOMPNIJA "DAUGAVA"
25 DIENVIDI PLUS
26 DIMDII
27 DOBELES DZIRNAVNIEKS
28 DOKTUS
29 DRUVA FOOD
30 ELPA
31 EVI & JO
32 FELICI
33 FOREVERS
34 GAAS PRSTRDES UZMUMS NKOTNE
35 GAMMA-A
36 GRVENDLE
37 HANZAS MAIZNCAS
38 HERBE
39 HKSCAN LATVIA
40 IECAVNIEKS & CO
41 ILGEZEEM
42 JAUNKALJI
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Pro-
Grain and cessed Alcoholic Eggs
Meat Fresh Fish Confec- Beve-
No. Company Dairy Baked Fruit and Beve- and Egg
Products Meat Products tionery rages
Goods Vegeta- rages Products
bles
43 JAUNPILS PIENOTAVA
44 KALNA SMDES 1
45 KARAVELA
46 KOLUMBIJA LTD
47 KONDITOREJA DZIRKSTELE
48 KRONIS
49 KULDGAS MAIZES CEPTUVE
50 KURU ZEME
51 KURZEMES GASAIMNIEKS
52 LAT EKO FOOD
53 LATFOOD
54 LATSWEETS
55 LATTEPS FOOD
56 LATVIJAS BALZAMS
57 LATVIJAS PIENS
58 LAZDONAS PIENSAIMNIEKS
59 LI
60 LEATUS
61 LIELZELTII
62 LIEPJAS KAFIJAS FABRIKA
63 LIEPKALNI
64 LIMBAU SIERS
65 LIVONIA
66 MAIZNCA FLORA
67 MARNO
68 MLPILS PIENSAIMNIEKS
69 MELN KAFIJA
70 MILDA KM
71 MILZU!
72 N. BOMJA MAIZNCA LIELEZERS
73 NISSI
74 NORTHEN TREATS
75 NP FOODS (brand GUTTA)
76 NP FOODS (brand LAIMA)
77 OSCARS FISH
78 PRNES L
79 PIEBALGAS ALUS
80 PIEJRA
81 PREMIUM CHOCOLATE
82 PURATOS LATVIA
83 PURE CHOCOLATE
84 PUTNU FABRIKA EKAVA
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Pro-
Grain and cessed Alcoholic Eggs
Meat Fresh Fish Confec- Beve-
No. Company Dairy Baked Fruit and Beve- and Egg
Products Meat Products tionery rages
Goods Vegeta- rages Products
bles
85 RAGRES
86 RMKALNI NORDECO
87 RZEKNES GAAS KOMBINTS
88 RICBERRY
89 RITAL D
90 RGAS DZIRNAVNIEKS
91 RGAS PIENA KOMBINTS
92 RGAS PIENSAIMNIEKS
93 RGAS PROTES
94 RJIENAS SALDJUMS
95 SABIEDRBA IMS
96 SALAS ZIVIS
97 SALDUS GAAS KOMBINTS
98 SALDUS PRTIKAS KOMBINTS
99 SATORI ALFA
100 SC GRAND
101 SERVILATS
102 SKRVERU SALDUMI
103 SMILTENES PIENS
104 SPILVA
105 STABURADZES KONDITOREJA
106 SULA
107 TALSU GAA PLUS
108 TASTE CAPS!
109 TUKUMA PIENS
110 UNDA
111 VALES
112 VALMIERAS PIENS
113 VALMIERMUIAS ALUS
114 VECKKURI
115 VELTE L
116 VENDEN
117 VERY BERRY
118 VILATTRANS
119 VINNIS
120 ZAKSI
121 ZEMITNI
122 ZIEMEOGA
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Company Profiles
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Meat and Meat Products
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ARIOLS Member of the Board: finished products (meatballs, cabbage
Legal form: Ltd Ms Irina Locova rolls, meat and chicken cutlets, schnitzels,
Address: Rpniecbas iela Contact: Mr Mris Kamzols etc.), vegetable soup with dumplings and
14A/16, Ludza, Ludzas nov., Position of the contact person: meatballs, chebureki, stuffed pasta, vareniki
LV-5701, Latvia Main Sales Manager filled with cottage cheese, with potato and
Phone: +371 65707226, Languages spoken: Latvian, English, mushrooms, with cherries.
+371 65707224 Russian Our aim is to be customer-oriented,
E-mail: ariols@inbox.lv, Number of employees: 82 producing high-quality and tasty products,
ariols.maris@gmail.com Founded in: 1993 developed to meet customers desires and
Website: www.ariols.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 5500 000 needs. We actively seek new customers and
Turnover in 2014: EUR 5800 000 continue to develop new products for our
Export volume 2015: EUR 3100 000 existing customers. Currently, ARIOLS is one
Export volume 2014: EUR 3200 000 of the largest companies in Baltic States
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, producing frozen dumplings and other
Estonia, Germany, Spain, Portugal, semi-finished products. Our manufacturing
Greece, UK. facility is equipped with modern high-
tech equipment, including flash-freezing
Business profile: ARIOLS works technology. We pay great attention to stable
to the requirements of the BRC quality and competitive pricing, resulting in
Food Global standard. We produce ARIOLS experiencing constantly growing
different types of dumplings demand in the Latvian and European
(traditional dumplings, hinkali, markets.
mini-dumplings, dumplings for
cooking, etc.), pancakes with Seeking cooperation in: Looking for new
different fillings (apple, cottage customers.
cheese, smoked pork and cheese, Certificates in use: HACCP, BRC Global Food
meat and condensed milk), semi- Certificate.
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DABAS PRODUKTI Member of the Board: Business profile: Frozen dumplings, ravioli,
Legal form: Ltd Ms Aiga Zaharne pancakes.
Address: Salnas, Bukulti, Contact: Mr Aleksandrs Hermanis
Garkalnes nov., LV-1024, Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Latvia Director
Phone: +371 22021212 Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
E-mail: bujums@bujums.lv Russian
Website: www.bujums.lv Number of employees: 8
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 2013
com/Bujums Turnover in 2015: EUR 99 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 98 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 15 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 10 000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Germany, Poland.
GAAS MEISTARS Member of the Board: Business profile: The main activity of
Legal form: Ltd Mr Sergejs Gromovs the GAAS MEISTARS company is meat
Address: Drza iela 19, Contact: Mr Sergejs Gromovs processing.
Saldus, LV-3801, Latvia Position of the contact person:
Phone: +371 63881727, Member of the Board Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for
+371 29424412 Languages spoken: Latvian, Russian new partners, distributors, etc.
E-mail: ardeks@apollo.lv Number of employees: 105 Certificates in use: LR PVD Food Production
Website: www.ardeks.lv Founded in: 2015 Certificates A002625, 21-1-13/2344.
Social media: facebook. Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
com/ardeks.lv Estonia, Germany, Ireland.
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GAAS NAMS-DAI Member of the Board: Business profile: Meat house DAI is
Legal form: Ltd Ms Liora Levensone a Latvian producer. Our range includes
Address: Parka 8, Lielvrde, Contact: Mr Jurijs Skribis about 100 different kind and packaging
Lielvrdes nov.a, LV-5070, Position of the contact person: products: cooked sausages, frankfurters
Latvia Director and regular sausages, part-smoked and
Phone: +371 65035999 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, dried sausages, barbecue sausages, chicken
E-mail: Russian products, speck, smoked meats and other
pasutijumi@galasnams.lv Number of employees: 85 products. We continuously develop our
Website: www.galasnams.lv Founded in: 2009 product range. We have a very flexible
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 4 100 000 manufacturing system and can produce
com/GalasNamsAdazi Turnover in 2014: EUR 3 900 000 products for every taste. We utilise the latest
Export volume 2015: EUR 21 000 technologies, qualified professionals and
Export volume 2014: EUR 25 000 highest-quality raw materials.
Main markets: Latvia. Emphasis is placed on the quality and high
proportions of meat in our products.
All products are ready for use. Most
products do not contain flavour enhancer
E621.
Meat house DAI Masters of tradition!
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KURU ZEME Chairman of the Board: Mr Juri Lepp Business profile: The KURU ZEME company
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Ms Dace Rudzte produces canned fish and seafood
Address: Cerbas, Pres Position of the contact person: products, as well as canned meat and
pag., Tukuma nov., LV-3124, Sales Manager poultry products under the trademarks
Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Amber of Riga and Kurland Food.
Phone: +371 67914740 Russian
E-mail: Number of employees: 111 Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for
kursuzeme@kursuzeme.lv Founded in: 2000 new cooperation partners in the EU and CIS.
Website: www.kursuzeme.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 4 600 000 Certificates in use: HACCP.
Turnover in 2014: EUR 5900 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 3400 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 4500 000
Main markets: EU, CIS.
PUTNU FABRIKA EKAVA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: PUTNU FABRIKA EKAVA,
Legal form: JSC Mr Andrius Pranckeviius owner of the ekava and Top Choice Poultry
Address: Putnu fabrika Contact: Mr Domynikas Chlebinskas brands, was founded in 1967 and is the
ekava, ekavas pag., Position of the contact person: leading poultry producer in Latvia. PUTNU
ekavas nov., LV-2123, Member of the Board, Sales and FABRIKA EKAVA operates a full production
Latvia Logistic Director cycle. Since the end of 2013, the majority of
Phone: +371 67874000 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, PUTNU FABRIKA EKAVA shares have been
E-mail: info@pfkekava.lv, Russian owned by Lithuanian company Linas Agro
d.chlebinskas@linasagro.lt Number of employees: 802 Group, which unites 35 companies located
Website: www.vistas.lv Founded in: 1967 in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Denmark.
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 57 200 000 Range of products produced by PUTNU
com/kekavaLV Turnover in 2014: EUR 40 800 000 FABRIKA EKAVA:
Export volume 2015: Fresh and frozen broiler meat;
EUR 11 600 000 Marinated broiler meat;
Export volume 2014: EUR 9 000 000 Smoked broiler meat;
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Broiler sausages and frankfurters;
Estonia, Sweden, UK, France, Ready-to-eat products (for example,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, nuggets, meatballs, etc.).
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands,
Poland, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Seeking cooperation in: We are looking to
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine. export our products to wholesale and retail
businesses in Europe and Asia. Contract
manufacturing of meat products for private
labels.
Certificates in use: ISO 22000:2006, HALAL,
BRC Global Standards.
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RAMATAS PLUS Member of the Board: Business profile: The RAMATAS meat-
Legal form: Ltd Ms Jeena Agapova processing company has been operating in
Address: Granta iela 10, Contact: Ms Jeena Agapova the Latvian market for almost 25 years. The
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Rga, LV-1057, Latvia Position of the contact person: company was founded in 1993.
Phone: +371 80000170 Member of the Board RAMATAS operates in product categories
E-mail: ramatas@ramatas.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, such as freshly cut meat, meat preparations
Website: www.ramatas.lv Russian and meat products.
Number of employees: 41 Currently, RAMATAS supplies a total of more
Founded in: 2013 than 170 meat products, including sausages
Turnover in 2015: EUR 11 100 000 (doctors, milk, ham sausages), semi-dried
Turnover in 2014: EUR 10 600 000 sausages (salami), frankfurters, pates and
Export volume 2015: EUR 22 000 smoked meat products.
Export volume 2014: EUR 88 000 No products made by RAMATAS contain
Main markets: Estonia. soy protein and almost all do not contain
flavour enhancer Monosodium glutamate
E621.
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RITAL D Member of the Board: Business profile: RITAL D was founded in
Legal form: Ltd Mr Viktors Radilovecs 1998. It is located in Latvias second largest
Address: Drujas iela 16, Contact: Ms anna Degtjarjova city Daugavpils and is engaged in meat
Daugavpils, LV-5404, Latvia Position of the contact person: processing, starting from the preparation
Phone: +371 65476512, Commercial Director of raw materials and ending with the
+371 65476367 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, distribution of meat products and canned
E-mail: rital-d@apollo.lv Russian foods to large retail networks. The high
Website: www.rital-d.lv Number of employees: 25 quality of RITAL D products is testified to
Founded in: 1998 not only by the recognition the company
Turnover in 2015: EUR 1 000 000 has received, but also the loyalty of our
Turnover in 2014: EUR 600 000 customers, the numbers of which are
Export volume 2015: EUR 740 000 constantly increasing. Consequently, RITAL
Export volume 2014: EUR 250 000 D continuously improves and develops
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, new products, adjusting to the needs of
Estonia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, customers and the latest market trends.
Greece, Germany. Our range: smoked products; cold-smoked
sausages and meats; home-smoked
products; canned meats; semi-smoked
sausages; bacon; boiled rolls; boiled
sausages; small sausages; frankfurters.
Why RITAL-D products:
1) Higher meat content and nutritional
value compared with other premium
brands;
2) No genetically modified foods;
3) All meat received from a certified
abattoir;
4) All canned items available as glass jars
with twist-off caps;
5) Our high-quality equipment allows us to
control quality at any stage of production,
as well as to change manufacturing
processes in line with customers requests;
6) All products comply with international
standards and have conformity certificates;
7) Halal certification as required;
8) Gold medal at the Worldfood Moscow
2013 exhibition, with silver for canned
goods.
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ZEMITNI Member of the Board: Business profile: The ZEMITNI farm offers
Legal form: Ltd Mr Artrs Belvis the highest quality, Latvian free-range meat
Address: Zemitni, Iru pag., Contact: Ms Vija Belvia products, including a variety of sausages,
Kokneses nov., LV-5108, Position of the contact person: salamis, smoked and fresh meats, as well as
Latvia Finance Director specialty pts, prosciuttos, and bouillons,
Phone: +371 67805100 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, for both retail and wholesale customers. All
E-mail: zemitani.zs@inbox.lv German, Russian of our products are produced at our own
Website: www.zemitani.lv Number of employees: 20 abattoir, with the utmost care and attention
Founded in: 2006 paid to quality. Our products are made
Turnover in 2015: EUR 800 000 from deer and wild boar raised in organic,
Turnover in 2014: EUR 550 000 free-range conditions at the ZEMITNI farm
Main markets: Latvia. in Latvia.
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Dairy & Ice Cream
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CESVAINES PIENS Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: BIO cheese (Tilsit, Gouda,
Legal form: JSC Ms Dzintra Simsone Maasdam and Edam), semi-hard cheese
Address: Rpncas iela 1, Contact: Mr Artis Bogdanovs (Gouda, Tilsit, Maasdam). Specialities:
Cesvaine, Cesvaines nov., Position of the contact person: Cesvaine Cheese matured for 2, 4 and 6
LV-4871, Latvia Head of Export Sales months (matured Gouda);
Phone: +371 64852210 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Speciality cheese - cheese with seeds,
E-mail: cpiens@apollo.lv Russian mediterranean spices, sun-dried tomatoes
Website: Number of employees: 117 and garlic;
www.cesvainespiens.lv Founded in: 1944 Private label products;
Turnover in 2015: EUR 10 000 000 Dairy products.
Turnover in 2014: EUR 10 300 000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Seeking cooperation in: Private label
Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, projects, official distributors.
Israel. Certificates in use: BIO certificate.
DRUVA FOOD Chairman of the Board: Business profile: We are faithful to tradition
Legal form: JSC Mr Aldis Oenieks and the most popular flavours, but we
Address: Kuldgas oseja 4, Contact: Ms Sandra Oeniece develop new varieties of ice cream and are
Druva, Saldus pag., Saldus Position of the contact person: happy to listen to suggestions from ice-
nov., LV-3862, Latvia Production Director cream lovers, customers and partners.
Phone: +371 63839154 Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
E-mail: Russian Seeking cooperation in: One shift can
aldis@druvassaldejumi.lv Number of employees: 60 produce 7 tonnes of ice cream which is
Website: Founded in: 1986 ready for sales, export, but in the summer
www.druvassaldejumi.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 2230 000 season, when the factory operate for 20
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2014: EUR 2470 000 hours a day we can produce 17 tonnes of
com/DruvasSaldejums Export volume 2015: EUR 669 000 readily exportable, ready-to-sell ice cream.
Export volume 2014: EUR 790 000 Certificates in use: HACCP, Bordo karotte.
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Estonia, Germany, Izrael.
ELPA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Milk processing, sales and
Legal form: Ltd Mr Gundars Sisenis delivery of dairy products.
Address: Brzu gatve 4, Contact: Mr Ritvars Roga
Kazdanga, Kazdangas pag., Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Aizputes nov., LV-3457, Commercial Director
Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
Phone: +371 63448097, German, Russian
+371 63448367 Number of employees: 52
Fax: +371 63449416 Founded in: 1993
E-mail: ritvars@siaelpa.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 3 500 000
Website: www.siaelpa.lv Turnover in 2014: EUR 3 900 000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Germany, UK.
JAUNPILS PIENOTAVA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: JAUNPILS dairy produces
Legal form: JSC Mr Viesturs Krilovs semi-hard cheese, soft cheese, curd, sour
Address: Jaunpils Contact: Ms Ingrda Vaska cream and desserts.
pienotava, Jaunpils pag., Position of the contact person:
Jaunpils nov., LV-3145, Sales Logistics Manager Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for
Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, new markets, countries and new partners.
Phone: +371 63107102, Russian Certificates in use: ISO 22000, Halal
+371 20272776 Number of employees: 109
E-mail: info@ Founded in: 1997
jaunpilspienotava.lv, Turnover in 2015: EUR 7800 000
sale@jaunpilspienotava.lv Turnover in 2014: EUR 9 500 000
Website: Export volume 2015: EUR 1600 000
www.jaunpilspienotava.lv Export volume 2014: EUR 3000 000
Social media: facebook. Main markets: Germany, USA,
com/jaunpilspienotava England, Czech Republic, Ireland,
Estonia, Israel, Azerbaijan, Cyprus.
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LATVIAN DAIRY Member of the Board: Business profile: Production of Akkawi
Legal form: Ltd Mr Sergii Kovalchuk cheese.
Address: Srenes pag., Contact: Ms Anna Skrytska
Jaunjelgavas nov., LV-5123, Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Latvia Sales Manager Certificates in use: ISO 9001, HACCP, Halal.
Phone: +371 26214228 Languages spoken: English, Russian, Member of association: Arab Latvian
E-mail: info@latviandairy.lv Spanish, Ukraininan Chamber of Commerce.
Website: Number of employees: 9
www.latviandairy.com Founded in: 2015
Turnover in 2015: EUR 119000
Main markets: Middle East.
LATVIJAS PIENS Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: Mainstream and upper-
Legal form: Ltd Ms Anita Skudra mainstream, fresh and semi-hard cheeses
Address: Langervaldes iela Contact: Ms Alise Birzniece under the TRIKATA brand name. industrial
7, Jelgava, LV-3002, Latvia Position of the contact person: dairy products, Industrial cheeses.
Phone: +371 63013988 Brand Manager
Fax: +371 63013996 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Seeking cooperation in: Retail chains,
E-mail: info@lvpiens.lv, German, Russian distributors, agents.
info@trikatacheese.com Number of employees: 107 Certificates in use: ISO 22000, BRC, Halal,
Website: Founded in: 2010 China Quality Certification.
www. trikatacheese.com; Turnover in 2015: EUR 11800000
www.lvpiens.lv; Turnover in 2014: EUR 28300000
www.procaosul.lv; Export volume 2015: EUR 6300 000
www.trikatasiers.lv Export volume 2014: EUR 10800
Social media: 000
facebook.com/TrikataSiers; Main markets: Sweden, Finland,
facebook.com/PRO-Capsul; Germany.
facebook.com/LatvijasPiens;
instagram.com/trikatalv;
twitter.com/Trikatasiers;
twitter.com/lvpiens.
MLPILS PIENSAIMNIEKS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: The company produces
Legal form: Ltd Mr Imants Stepns milk, sour cream, yogurt and 15 kinds of
Address: Pienotava, Mlpils Contact: Mr Imants Stepns cheese.
nov., LV-2152, Latvia Position of the contact person:
Phone: +371 67970810 Chairman of the Board Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
E-mail: Languages spoken: Latvian, Russian Member of association: Latvian Cheese
malpils.siers@inbox.lv Number of employees: 22 Club.
Website: Founded in: 1993
www.malpilspiens.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 370 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 580 000
Main markets: Latvia, Europe.
PREIU SIERS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Cheddar cheese, sweet
Legal form: JSC Mr Jzeps epsts whey powder, demineralized whey powder
Address: Daugavpils iela 75, Contact: Mr Artjoms Akentjevs (D90), skimmed milk powder, buttermilk
Preii, LV-5301, Latvia Position of the contact person: powder, full-cream milk powder, full-cream
Phone: +371 65307046 Sales Manager butter.
E-mail: Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
preilusiers@preilusiers.lv Russian Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Website: www.preilusiers.lv Number of employees: 304 Certificates in use: ISO 22000, Halal, Kosher.
Founded in: 1991
Turnover in 2015: EUR 62 645 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 50 655000
Export volume 2015:
EUR 47000 000
Export volume 2014:
EUR 33000 000
Main markets: European Union,
Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, Lebanon,
China, Japan.
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RGAS PIENA KOMBINTS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: FOOD UNION is the
Legal form: JSC Mr Normunds Stavis largest dairy company in Latvia, as well
Address: Bauskas iela 180, Contact: Ms Ilona Jaroa as the leading ice cream producer in the
Rga, LV-1004, Latvia Position of the contact person: Baltic States. The FOOD UNION group
Phone: +371 67066887 Brand Manager unites three major dairy and ice cream
E-mail: Languages spoken: Latvian, English, producers in Latvia RGAS PIENA
foodunion@foodunion.lv Russian KOMBINTS, VALMIERAS PIENS and RGAS
Website: www.foodunion.lv Number of employees: 598 PIENSAIMNIEKS, the largest ice cream
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 1927 producer in Estonia Premia, the largest
com/FoodUnion Turnover in 2016: EUR 90100 000 ice cream producer in Denmark Premier
Turnover in 2014: EUR 122300 000 Is, Norwegian ice-cream manufacturer
Export volume 2015: Isbjrn Is, Romanian ice-cream producer
EUR 18200 000 Alpin57Lux and Belarusian ice-cream
Export volume 2014: manufacturer Ingman Ice Cream.
EUR 49100 000 Total FOOD UNION group turnover in
Main markets: Azerbaijan, Russia, 2015 reached 256 million euros, 60% or
the Netherlands, Lithaunia, Poland, 158million euro of which was created by
Estonia, Belgium, Germany. the Baltic companies. The group as a whole
employs more than 2500 people, of whom
more than 1200 work for group members
in the Baltic States.
RJIENAS SALDJUMS Member of the Board: Business profile: Production of ice cream.
Legal form: Ltd Mr Igors Miezis
Address: Upes iela 5, Contact: Mr Igors Miezis Seeking cooperation in: Find new market
Rjiena, Rjienas nov., LV- Position of the contact person: opportunities.
4240, Latvia Member of the Board Certificates in use: Latsert.
Phone: +371 64263526 Languages spoken: Latvian, Russian
E-mail: Number of employees: 21
rujienassaldejums@apollo.lv Founded in: 2009
Website: Turnover in 2015: EUR 900 000
www.rujienassaldejums.lv Turnover in 2014: EUR 1 400 000
Social media: facebook. Export volume 2015: EUR 22 000
com/Rjienas-Saldjums Export volume 2014: EUR 48 000
Main markets: UK, USA.
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SALTUMS 2 Member of the Board: Business profile: SALTUMS 2 has 20 years
Legal form: Ltd Mr Jnis Troka experience in ice cream manufacturing.
Address: Celtniecbas 22, Contact: Ms Agija Troka Our premium product range is Farmers ice
Lvni, LV-5316, Latvia Position of the contact person: cream. These are best quality, made from
Phone: +371 65344665 Product Manager Latvian raw materials fresh milk, cream,
E-mail: info@saltums2.lv, Languages spoken: Latvian, English, butter and curd.
saltums-2@inbox.lv Russian * New and interesting product ice creams
Website: www.saltums2.lv Number of employees: 15 made from curd.
Founded in: 2004 * Very fresh product yogurt ice cream.
Turnover in 2015: EUR 800 000 We pay a lot of attention to our ice
Turnover in 2014: EUR 1000 000 cream ingredients. For example, even our
Export volume 2015: EUR 200 000 vegetable-fat based ice creams are free of
Export volume 2014: EUR 300 000 palm fat.
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Estonia. Seeking cooperation in: SALTUMS 2
are looking for cooperation partners to
distribute our Farmers ice cream brand. We
also offer the use of our experience and
interesting recipes to manufacture private-
brand ice creams.
Certificates in use: HACCP, Latvian Certificate
of Conformity.
SIERA RAOTNE Member of the Board: Business profile: For more than ten years, we
Legal form: Ltd Mr Ilmrs Ceri have been the only company in the Baltic
Address: Parka iela 4a, Contact: Mr Ilmrs Ceri States producing grated Green cheese.
Rauna, Raunas pag., LV- Position of the contact person: We produce dairy products such as grated
4131, Latvia Member of the Board cheeses, ghee, curd snacks and 12 kinds of
Phone: +371 22014583 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, home-made pasta.
E-mail: Russian
sierarazotne@gmail.com Number of employees: 3 Seeking cooperation in: We are looking
Website: Founded in: 2006 for trading partners interested in the
www.sierarazotne.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 75 200 distribution of our grated cheeses and ghee.
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2014: EUR 77 500
com/sierarazotne Main markets: Latvia.
SMILTENES PIENS Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: Semi-hard cheeses, fresh
Legal form: JSC Ms Ilze Bogdanova cheese, cream cheese, curd, curd cakes, sour
Address: Mrnieku iela 2, Contact: Mr Ivo teinbergs cream, protein drinks.
Smiltene, Smiltenes nov., Position of the contact person:
LV-4729, Latvia Export manager Seeking cooperation in: Retailers,
Phone: +371 64707606 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers.
E-mail: smiltenespiens@ German, Russian Certificates in use: ISO 9001.
smiltenespiens.lv Number of employees: 129
Website: Founded in: 1912
www.smiltenespiens.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 15 800 000
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2014: EUR 16600 000
com/SmiltenesPiens Export volume 2015: EUR 800 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 2700 000
Main markets: Moldova, Israel,
Bulgaria, UK, USA, Poland, France.
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TALSU PIENSAIMNIEKS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Cheese and Curd.
Legal form: JSC Mr Dainis Norenbergs
Address: Kalna iela 10, Talsi, Contact: Mr Ilgonis Kalnmals Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Talsu nov., LV-3201, Latvia Position of the contact person:
Phone: +371 63237966 Sales Manager
E-mail: talsu. Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
piensaimnieks@apollo.lv Russian
Website: Number of employees: 95
www.talsupiensaimnieks.lv Founded in: 1993
Turnover in 2015: EUR 8600 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 10100 000
Main markets: Latvia.
TOP FOOD Member of the Board: Business profile: TOP FOOD is a Latvian
Legal form: Ltd Ms Svetlana Umarova company specializing in the production of
Address: Lubnas iela 82, Contact: Ms Svetlana Umarova fresh and smoked cheeses. All our products
Rga, LV-1073, Latvia Position of the contact person: are made from fresh milk and in the
Phone: +371 27070258 Member of the Board fresh-brined style, they are handmade and
E-mail: info@topfood.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, contain no preservatives. One of the main
Website: www.topfood.lv Russian advantages of our smoked cheese is the use
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 7 of natural smoking with alder sawdust. Our
com/topfood.lv Founded in: 2014 main products are: braided smoked cheese,
Turnover in 2015: EUR 500 000 smoked cheese sticks, smoked cheese
Turnover in 2014: EUR 8 000 pearls, cheezery smoked cheese snack.
Export volume 2015: EUR 200 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 2 500 Seeking cooperation in: Food, beverage,
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, snack and catering services, bars,
Estonia, Germany, UK, Bulgaria. restaurants, hotels.
TUKUMA PIENS Member of the Board: Business profile: Baltais brand products
Legal form: JSC Mr Otto Tamme made by TUKUMA PIENS have already been
Address: Jelgavas iela 7, Contact: Mr Armands Artihovis one of the most popular ranges for several
Tukums, Tukuma nov., LV- Position of the contact person: years and become one of the leaders in
3101, Latvia Marketing Director Latvias dairy sector, attracting thousands
Phone: +371 63122222 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, of loyal customers. In its more than
E-mail: Russian 100-year-long history, the company has
tukumapiens@baltais.lv Number of employees: 245 learned everything about dairy traditions
Website: www.baltais.lv Founded in: 1996 and quality, continuously expanding
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 46 900 000 the boundaries of existing knowledge
com/TukumaBaltais Turnover in 2014: EUR 53200 000 with contemporary knowhow. Latvia,
Export volume 2015: EUR 4400 000 the companys homeland, is a member
Export volume 2014: EUR 8400 000 of the European Union and this status
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, allows highly appreciated national dairy
Estonia, Russia. traditions to be combined with the latest
milk-processing technologies, certified
and complying with European Union
standards. The European Union has always
been concerned about ecological and
environmental issues, therefore, this is also
a key feature of the BALTAIS brand, so that
each morning your family can put BALTAIS
products on the table in the knowledge
that they have been obtained in a clean and
natural way, from nature itself.
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VALMIERAS PIENS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: FOOD UNION is the
Legal form: JSC Mr Mris Cers largest dairy company in Latvia, as well
Address: Rgas iela 93, Contact: Ms Ilona Jaroa as the leading ice cream producer in
Valmiera, LV-4201, Latvia Position of the contact person: the Baltic States. The Food Union group
Phone: +371 64222420 Brand Manager unites three major dairy and ice cream
E-mail: Languages spoken: Latvian, English, producers in Latvia RGAS PIENA
valmieras.piens@vpiens.lv Russian KOMBINTS, VALMIERAS PIENS and RGAS
Website: www.foodunion. Number of employees: 174 PIENSAIMNIEKS, the largest ice cream
lv/lv/lv/valmieras-piens Founded in: 1971 producer in Estonia Premia, the largest
Turnover in 2015: EUR 27 900 000 ice cream producer in Denmark Premier
Turnover in 2014: EUR 41700 000 Is, Norwegian ice-cream manufacturer
Main markets: Latvia. Isbjrn Is, Romanian ice-cream producer
Alpin57Lux and Belarusian ice-cream
manufacturer Ingman Ice Cream.
Total FOOD UNION group turnover in 2015
reached 256 million euros, 60% or 158
million euro of which was created by the
Baltic companies. The group as a whole
employs more than 2500 people, of whom
more than 1200 work for group members
in the Baltic States.
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Eggs and Egg Products
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BALTICOVO Chairman of the Board: Business profile: BALTICOVO is a major
Legal form: JSC Mr Andris Platais northern European producer of fresh hen
Address: Administratv ka, Contact: Mr Toms Aukps eggs and egg products. The company
Iecavas nov., LV-3913, Latvia Position of the contact person: has 2.8 million laying hens, ensuring daily
Phone: +371 63943834 Chief Commercial Officer production of around 2 million eggs.
E-mail: birojs@balticovo.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, More than 40 years of experience in the
Website: www.balticovo.lv Russian egg industry and modern production
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 242 facilities have helped BALTICOVO become
com/balticovo; Founded in: 1972 one of the leaders in its field of expertise.
linkedin.com/company/ Turnover in 2015: EUR 45 900 000 BALTICOVO is focused on the production
balticovo; Turnover in 2014: EUR 42800 000 of health-friendly products from fresh eggs
twitter.com/balticovolv Export volume 2015: intended for use in retail chains, the HoReCa
EUR 30000 000 sector, bakeries as well as in households:
Export volume 2014: fresh shell sggs, boiled eggs, multiple
EUR 26000 000 liquid egg products available also as frozen
Main markets: Austria, Belgium, products, dried egg products as well as
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, rapeseed oil. All of these products are
Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, appreciated by customers in major markets
Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Netherlands, of the European Union as well as outside it.
Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Sweden. Seeking cooperation in: Looking for new
customers for eggs and egg products for
the consumer market.
Certificates in use: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRC.
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Fish Products
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BALTIJAS ZIVIS-97 Director: Ms Antoina Moisejenko Business profile: Fish products (canned in
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Mr Romns Donenko oil, marinades, mayonnaise (plastic or glass
Address: Ikrii, Mandegas, Position of the contact person: jars)), cold/hot-smoked, fish salads.
Skultes pag., Limbau nov., Commercial Director
LV-4025, Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for
Phone: +371 64065175 Russian, Polish sales partners or distributors in European
E-mail: Number of employees: 53 countries.
baltijaszivis97@apollo.lv Founded in: 1997
Website: www.bz97.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 1 400 000
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2014: EUR 1 200 000
com/Baltijas-zivis-97; Export volume 2015: EUR 74 000
twitter.com/baltijaszivis97 Export volume 2014: EUR 46 000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Estonia.
BANGA LTD Member of the Board: Business profile: Production of canned fish.
Legal form: Ltd Mr Ingus Veckgans
Address: Akas iela 74B, Roja, Contact: Mr Aigars Geruckis Seeking cooperation in: Sales of canned fish.
Rojas nov., LV-3264, Latvia Position of the contact person: Certificates in use: IFS.
Phone: +371 63269138 Commercial Director
E-mail: balticfishgroup@ Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
balticfishgroup.com Russian
Website: Number of employees: 60
www.banga-seafood.com Founded in: 2007
Turnover in 2015: EUR 2 200 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 2 800 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 2 100 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 2 600 000
Main markets: Ukraine, Moldova,
Israel, Germany, Austria, Czech
Republic, Finland, Australia,
Mongolia, Sweden, UK.
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BRVAIS VILNIS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: We produce more than
Legal form: JSC Mr Arnolds Babris 70 brands of canned fish and a wide range
Address: Ostas iela 1, Contact: Mr Artrs uravovs of products: smoked sprats, roasted fish,
Salacgrva, Salacgrvas nov., Position of the contact person: Sales Atlantic fish in oil, tomato sauce, and their
LV-4033, Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, own juices. The company provides raw fish
Phone: +371 64000210 Russian sorting, freezing, and storage services to the
E-mail: bv@brivaisvilnis.lv Number of employees: 414 fisheries industry, as EU regulations impose
Website: Founded in: 1949 new procedures for receiving, sorting, and
www.brivaisvilnis.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 7 200 000 storing raw fish.
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2014: EUR 12800 000
com/brivaisvilnis Main markets: Latvia and more Seeking cooperation in: Private labels,
than 30 export markets including products under our own label, ethnic
Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, markets, retail chains.
Poland, Germany, Slovakia, Czech Certificates in use: IFS, Kosher, Rostest, etc.
Republic, UK, Greece, Norway,
Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia,
Armenia, Kazakhstan, Israel,
Mongolia, USA, etc.
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KARAVELA Member of the Board: Mr Andris Bite Business profile: KARAVELA is one of
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Ms Sintija Skarstne the biggest canned fish producers in
Address: Atlantijas iela 15, Position of the contact person: Europe. The company continues to grow
Rga, LV-1015, Latvia Marketing, R&D Manager significantly and maintains plans for
Phone: +371 67496400 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, future development. Cans produced per
E-mail: kaija@kaija.lv German, Russian year (2015): 43.3 million; fish processed
Website: www.kaija.lv, Number of employees: 224 for chilled fish products: 648t; cold-store
www.sorensen.lv Founded in: 2001 capacity: 4500t. Types of fish processed:
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 28 800 000 mackerel, herring, sardines, salmon, sprats,
com/kaija.lv Turnover in 2014: EUR 32400 000 tuna, others. The companys structure
Export volume 2015: includes an in-house R&D department
EUR 23200 000 (developing both original products and
Export volume 2014: customers ideas). Our product range
EUR 25300 000 is oriented toward niche products and
Main markets: Sweden, Denmark, flexibility. Current customers include some
UK, Netherlands, USA, Czech of the biggest supermarket chains in
Republic, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Europe: ICA, Axfood, Dansk Supermarked,
Azerbaijan, Baltic States. Totally: 32 Aldi UK, Aldi DE and others.
export markets.
Seeking cooperation in: Interested in any
kind of purchasing contacts for supermarket
chains in Europe, USA, Canada, Mexico.
Looking for partners (agents, distributors)
in markets such as China, UAE and South
Korea.
Certificates in use: MSC, BRC, IFS, Kosher
Member of association: The Union of
Latvian Fish Processing Industry, Latvian
Federation of Food Companies.
KOLUMBIJA LTD Member of the Board: Business profile: The company produces a
Legal form: Ltd of Liepja Mr Igors Smirnovs wide range of canned seafood products.
SEZ Contact: Mr Igors Smirnovs The current range includes more than 160
Address: Rou iela 6D, Position of the contact person: types of lake and oceanic fish in oil, tomato
Liepja, LV-3401, Latvia Member of the Board sauce, and jelly. Our products are made
Phone: +371 63401698, Languages spoken: Latvian, English, under the Libau trademark, and we are the
+371 63401739 Russian market leader in many countries around the
E-mail: office@fish-pk.lv Number of employees: 20 world.
Website: www.fish-pk.com Founded in: 2001
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 1 600 000 Seeking cooperation in: Supplying canned
com/Kolumbija-Ltd Turnover in 2014: EUR 1500 000 fish products to established wholesale
Export volume 2015: EUR 470 000 partners, distributors, importers, retailers,
Export volume 2014: EUR 450 000 and retail chains. Reliable supply with all
Main markets: Lithuania. required certificates guaranteed. Purchasing
frozen fish from trusted suppliers.
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OSCARS FISH Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: Highest quality, single-
Legal form: Ltd Ms Mrte Truma-Karlsone frozen Icelandic seafood and lamb products
Address: Viskau iela 3, Rga, Contact: Mr Mris Trums for the retail and HoReCa markets. Icelandic
LV-1026, Latvia Position of the contact person: haddock (line-caught), cod (line-caught),
Phone: +371 26493333 Sales Director saithe, arctic charr fillets + canned Arctic
E-mail: info@oscarsfish.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, charr, organic Icelandic salmon fillets,
Website: www.oscarsfish.eu Russian shrimp, lobster; haddock, cod mince (from
Number of employees: 8 line-caught fish), cod liver in cans from line-
Founded in: 2009 caught cod. Product line HAPPY FOREST
Turnover in 2015: EUR 1 150 000 natural berries and boletus mushrooms
Turnover in 2014: EUR 790 000 from the Baltic countries and Finland.
Main markets: EU, USA.
Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
RNDA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: RANDA has been working
Legal form: Ltd Ms Oskars Grosmanis in the processing of fish for more than 20
Address: Kavas, Rude, Rojas Contact: Mr Kristaps Kirilovs years. New and high-quality products are
pag., Rojas nov., LV-3264, Position of the contact person: being developed in order to reorient to the
Latvia Sales Manager market and with the desire to take on new
Phone: +371 29845759 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, challenges. The company is focusing on
E-mail: info@randa.lv Russian premium segment products especially
Website: www.randa.lv Number of employees: 35 high-quality and healthy gourmet products.
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 1994 Our range is unique both in taste and
com/companyranda Turnover in 2015: EUR 520 000 technology. Our ingredients are obtained
Turnover in 2014: EUR 3600 000 from pollution-free fishing grounds near
Export volume 2015: EUR 400 000 Norway. The company is involved and
Export volume 2014: EUR 3400 000 controls everything from the moment the
Main markets: Germany, Poland, ingredients are harvested till the finished,
Latvia, Israel, Finland, Romania. high-quality product.
We manufacture products such as cod
liver cream, cod liver cream with caviar
and cod liver creams with flavours such
as chili, wasabi. Our latest product is FISH
CRISPS dried cod skin. All our products
are NATURAL, very delicious and GOOD
FOR HEALTH because they contain lot of
OMEGA 3 fatty acids, VITAMINS A and D and
PROTEIN.
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SABIEDRBA IMS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Canned fish (in oil, in
Legal form: Ltd Mr Alexey Mikhaylov tomato sauce, with vegetables, etc.), fish
Address: Silarju iela 3, Contact: Ms Vjacheslav Kochetkov pate (Petit Pate).
Pii, Babtes pag., Babtes Position of the contact person:
nov., LV-2107, Latvia General Director Seeking cooperation in: We are interested in
Phone: +371 67336054 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, new contacts with distributors and retailers
E-mail: kvs@ims.lv German, Russian, Czech, Lithuanian, ready for cooperation in distribution to
Website: Number of employees: 241 supermarket chains in the EU and other
www.pure-sea.com, Founded in: 2001 countries.
www.petitpate.eu, Turnover in 2015: EUR 6 200 000 Certificates in use: HACCP, IFS, Kosher, FDA.
www.brislingsardines.com Turnover in 2014: EUR 8 900 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 5 800 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 8400 000
Main markets: EU, USA, Canada,
Japan, Mongolia, Turkmenistan.
SALAS ZIVIS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Import of frozen and
Legal form: Ltd Mr Jurijs Bezmeickis chilled fish and seafood products from all
Address: Daugavgrvas iela Contact: Mr Maksins Cernins continents. Fish processing and packing
83, Rga, LV-1007, Latvia Position of the contact person: services. Manufacture of ethnic products
Phone: +371 67314409 Export Sales Manger dumplings, varenyki. Frozen berries and
E-mail: info@salas-zivis.com Languages spoken: Latvian, English, mushrooms.
Website: Russian
www.salas-zivis.com Number of employees: 196 Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Founded in: 1999
Turnover in 2015: EUR 38 000 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 32700 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 22 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 38 000
Main markets: Lithuania, Estonia,
Germany, UK, Ireland, USA.
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UNDA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Production of canned fish
Legal form: Ltd Mr Juris Bubis from Baltic and Atlantic fish raw materials.
Address: Jras iela 60, Contact: Mr Arrs Bubis
Engure, Engures pag., Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: Export of canned
Engures nov., LV-3113, Sales and Development fish smoked Riga sprats in oil, fried sprats
Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, in tomato sauce, etc.
Phone: +371 63181117 Russian Certificates in use: IFS, BRC, HACCP.
E-mail: info@unda.lv Number of employees: 109
Website: www.unda.lv Founded in: 1992
Turnover in 2015: EUR 6 700 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 12 600 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 5900 000
Export volume 2014:
EUR 11900 000
Main markets: Germany, USA,
Kyrgyzstan, Australia, Izrael, Russia,
Kazakhstan.
ZIL LAGNA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: The company supplies
Legal form: Ltd Mr Igors irons a wide range of smoked, salted and
Address: Kleistu iela 18A-2, Contact: Mr Juris Aukstikalns marinated salmon, herring, mackerel and
Rga, LV-1067, Latvia Position of the contact person: sprout products prepared and packaged
Phone: +371 20041611 Head of Export Department to attract consumers and with added
E-mail: export@latis.eu Languages spoken: Latvian, English, convenience. Since November 2007, the
Website: www.zila-laguna.lv German, Russian Mediterranean product hummus has been
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 153 launched under the Hum-Hum brand. ZIL
com/people/Zil-Lagna Founded in: 1997 LAGNA produces more than 300 tonnes of
Turnover in 2015: EUR 4220 000 food products annually, of which more than
Turnover in 2014: EUR 6350 000 192 tonnes are exported.
Export volume 2015: EUR 1650 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 2968 000 Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Main markets: Latvia, USA, Canada,
Australia, Israel, Cyprus, Greece,
Spain, Italy.
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Grain and Baked Goods
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ADUGS PRODUCTION Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Production and export of
Legal form: Ltd Mr Jzeps Zukuls biscuits, crackers, gingerbreads, and butter
Address: Celtniecibas iela Contact: Ms Gaina Holoimova cookies.
21A, Lvni, Lvnu nov., LV- Position of the contact person:
5316, Latvia Executive Director Seeking cooperation in: Production and
Phone: +371 65307194 Languages spoken: Latvian, Russian export of biscuits, private-label projects.
E-mail: adugs@adugs.lv Number of employees: 255 Certificates in use: Baltsert.
Website: www.adugs.lv Founded in: 2014
Turnover in 2015: EUR 15 000 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 3 800 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 8 000 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 1 699000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Estonia, other EU countries, USA.
BALTS NAKTIS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: The MARIO brand is well
Legal form: Ltd Mr Andrejs Magomedovs known in the Baltics for healthy, natural
Address: Brzu iela 14, Contact: Ms Ksenija Langa and light crispbreads. Along with the
Baloi, ekavas nov., LV- Position of the contact person: crispbreads, authentic rye and wholegrain
2112, Latvia Marketing Manager grissini are available, BE GOOD natural
Phone: +371 67602189 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, crispy breadsticks, and finger-licking savoury
E-mail: export@mario.lv, Russian mini-breadsticks with popular flavours
info@mario.lv Number of employees: 75 such as sour cream and onion, cheese and
Website: www.mario.lv Founded in: 1995 salami. Of course, we also supply more
Turnover in 2015: EUR 2780 000 traditional snacks and sweets, such as
Turnover in 2014: EUR 2 740 000 gingerbreads, all sorts of biscuits, bread
Export volume 2015: EUR 1000 000 rings, puffed corn, and original hand-made
Export volume 2014: EUR 1 100 000 rye bread. Kosher products? No problem!
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Organic crispbreads? Youve got it! Products
Estonia, UK, Ireland, Israel, Germany. safe for kids? Yes, we have them! You name
it, weve got it all. Send your inquiry now to
discover the true taste of Latvia!
CANNELLE BAKERY Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Frozen bread and pastry,
Legal form: Ltd Mr Ivars Skrebelis biscuits, pasteurized bread.
Address: Satiksmes iela 3, Contact: Mr Bruno Ansons
Saldus, LV-3801, Latvia Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: Wholesalers,
Phone: +371 63350084 Member of the Board HoReCa, retail chains.
E-mail: cannelle@cannelle.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Certificates in use: BRC, Certification Grade:
Website: www.cannelle.lv German, Russian B, Global Standart for Food Safety.
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 85 Member of association: Latvian Chamber
com/cannellebakery.lv Founded in: 1993 of Commerce and Industry, Private Label
Turnover in 2015: EUR 2800 000 Manufacturers Association.
Turnover in 2014: EUR 2700 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 900 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 700 000
Main markets: Germany, Estonia, UK,
Irealnd.
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DAIVA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Grain handling and
Legal form: Cooperative Mr Arnis ibers distribution.
society of agricultural Contact: Mr Arnis ibers
services Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: Grain exports.
Address: Kalntemekas, Jeru Chairman of the Board Member of association: Latvian Agricultural
pag., Rjienas nov., LV-4234, Languages spoken: Latvian, Russian Cooperatives Association.
Latvia Number of employees: 7
Phone: +371 29425042 Founded in: 1993
E-mail: ksdaiva@inbox.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 2 900 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 2 300 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 600 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 540 000
Main markets: Latvia, Estonia,
Poland.
DAUGULIS & PARTNERI Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Biscuits, muffins, rusks,
Legal form: Ltd Mr Dzintars Daugulis bread snacks.
Address: Celltniecbas iela Contact: Mr Andis Daugulis
1, Iesalnieki, Jersikas pag., Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: Looking for
Lvnu nov., LV-5316, Latvia Deputy Director importers, distributors, supermarket chains.
Phone: +371 65341650 Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
E-mail: info@daugulis.lv Russian
Website: www.daugulis.lv Number of employees: 67
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 2001
com/daugulis1994 Turnover in 2015: EUR 1600 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 1800 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 540 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 670 000
Main markets: Baltic States, Poland,
Israel, Great Britain, Ireland, Greece,
Lebanon.
DOBELES DZIRNAVNIEKS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Production of all types
Legal form: JSC Mr Kristaps Amsils of flour (soft and durum), flour mixtures,
Address: Spodrbas iela 4, Contact: Mr Andrejs Sili pasta, flakes from different cereals, semolina,
Dobele, Dobeles nov., LV- Position of the contact person: groats, pearl barleys, food-grade bran.
3701, Latvia Export Manager Packaging of rice, buckwheat, beans, peas,
Phone: +371 63723289 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, and other products. Production and sale of
E-mail: Russian wholesome animal feeds, supplementary
dzirnavnieks@dzirnavnieks.lv Number of employees: 2013 fodder, mineral fodder, concentrates,
Website: Founded in: 1991 premixes, and raw materials for different
www.dzirnavnieks.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 98500 000 animal groups. Storage, processing,
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2014: EUR 77600 000 cleaning, and drying of a great amount of
com/DobelesDzirnavnieks Export volume 2015: grain in grain silos. Sales in Latvia, and the
twitter.com/ EUR 59900 000 export of products for wholesale, which
DobelesDzirnavn Export volume 2014: have been processed, packed, and stored.
instagram.com/ EUR 41400 000
dobelesdzirnavnieks Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Certificates in use: ISO 9001, BRC, KOSHER,
Poland, Netherlands, Germany, HALAL, GMP+B2, GMP+B4.
Czech Repulbic, Angola, Congo,
Gambia, South Africa, Egypt, Sierra
Leone, Morocco, Japan, Thailand etc.
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DONA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: The company manufactures
Legal form: Ltd Mr Krlis Zemes artisan bakery products. Our speciality is
Address: Viri, Salas pag., Contact: Ms Inita Stikute dark rye bread and fine rye bread:
Salas nov., LV-5230, Latvia Position of the contact person: CEO Parboiled and yeast dough bread;
Phone: +371 65207024 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Rye and fine-rye bread over 30 types
E-mail: dona@dona.lv Russian (both classical and with additives).
Website: www.dona.lv Number of employees: 114 From small, 260-gram loaves up to rye
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 1993 bread loaves of 2.5 kilograms;
com/siadona Turnover in 2015: EUR 3100 000 White bread 20 types;
Turnover in 2014: EUR 3200 000 Pastry products: yeast and flaky pastry
Export volume 2015: EUR 24 000 dough products, tarts and cakes.
Export volume 2014: EUR 18 000
Main markets: USA. Seeking cooperation in: The company
is interested in cooperation in bread
distribution (both fresh and frozen).
Member of association: Latvian Bakers
association.
LATTEPS FOOD Member of the Board: Business profile: Grain crops, rice,
Legal form: Ltd Mr Mihails Kuzecovs buckwheat, wheat crackers. A unique
Address: Lociki, Daugavpils Contact: Mr Arturs Kavinskis technology (duration of thermal treatment
nov., LV-5458, Latvia Position of the contact person: 5 seconds; only whole grains are used in
Phone: +371 65474601, Project Manager the production of crackers without yeast,
+371 29464117 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, dyes, and preservatives) gives the product a
Fax: +371 65426176 German, Russian unique combination of qualities, important
E-mail: sergey@latteps.lv Number of employees: 21 to people interested in healthy nutrition.
Website: www.drnature.lv Founded in: 2011
Turnover in 2015: EUR 270 000 Seeking cooperation in: Sales of
Turnover in 2014: EUR 240 000 our branded products. Private-label
Export volume 2015: EUR 76 000 manufacturing.
Export volume 2014: EUR 67 000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Estonia.
LATVIJAS MAIZNIEKS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Bread and confectionery
Legal form: JSC Mr Jaanus Valgerist production and distribution since 1968.
Address: Maz Vias iela 9, Contact: Mr Mris Daude
Daugavpils, LV-5404, Latvia Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: Bread and
Phone: +371 6781004 Head of Sales and Marketing confectionery production and distribution
E-mail: info@maiznieks.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, to almost any part of the world. We are
Website: www.maiznieks.lv Russian also interested in offers from producers of
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 260 freezable cake containers and production
com/RogaAgro Founded in: 1991 technologies.
Turnover in 2015: EUR 23900 000 Certificates in use: Food safety management
Turnover in 2014: EUR 21600 000 ISO 22000, BRC Global Standard for Food
Export volume 2015: EUR 650 000 Safety ISSUE 7: January 2015.
Export volume 2014: EUR 180 000
Main markets: Lithuania, USA,
Germany, UK, Ireland.
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LIEPKALNI Member of the Board: Business profile: Production and sales of
Legal form: Ltd Mr Dagnis kurs bread and confectionery. Our production
Address: Mrmuias iela Contact: Mr Dagnis kurs processes follow the Mendzii familys
16D, Valmiera, LV-4201, Position of the contact person: bread-baking traditions that can be traced
Latvia Member of the Board back more than 80 years. The LIEPKALNI
Phone: +371 29145936, Languages spoken: Latvian, English, bakery has inherited these valuable
+371 26522982 Russian traditions and continues to improve and
E-mail: liepkalni@liepkalni.lv Number of employees: 206 apply them successfully. At the LIEPKALNI
Website: www.liepkalni.lv Founded in: 1992 bakery, the entire process of baking brown
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 7 200 000 bread from preparation to baking lasts
com/SIA-Liepkalni-maiznca Turnover in 2014: EUR 6 800 000 up to thirty hours. This is the period in
Export volume 2015: EUR 560 000 which real homemade brown bread is
Export volume 2014: EUR 230 000 created. This masterstroke, based on past
Main markets: Latvia, Estonia. traditions, makes our bread very special and
marks its quality and taste.
MAIZNCA FLORA Member of the Board: Business profile: The bakery produces high-
Legal form: Ltd Mr Juris Zilgalvis quality products from first-class ingredients
Address: Vecvaltes, Contact: Mr Jnis Tumens with no preservatives added in the
Krimuldas pag., Krimuldas Position of the contact person: production process. Manual work ensures
nov., LV-2144, Latvia Sales Manager high product quality.
Phone: +371 67521291 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Our range:
E-mail: flora@maiznica.lv German, Russian - ORGANIC (BIO) biscuits;
Website: www.maiznica.lv Number of employees: 82 - ORGANIC (BIO) bread;
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 1997 - Bread;
com/MaiznicaFlora Turnover in 2013: EUR 2500 000 - Oat-flake biscuits;
twitter.com/MaiznicaFlora Turnover in 2012: EUR 2200 000 - Shortbread biscuits;
Export volume 2013: EUR 370 000 - Savoury biscuits;
Export volume 2012: EUR 430 000 - Cakes;
Main markets: Germany, Estonia, - Pastry shells;
Lithuania, UK, Sweden, Norway. - Gingerbread;
- Rusks.
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MILZU! Shareholder: Mr Enno Ence Our cereals are made of natural ingredients,
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Ms Evita Strausa rich in fibre and protein.
Address: Miei, Rumbas Position of the contact person: Customers appreciate MILZU! benefits:
pag., Kuldgas nov., LV-3301, Development 1. Rye the main ingredient, a rich source
Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, of fibre;
Phone: +371 27088881 Russian 2. Rich in oatmeal proteins;
E-mail: info@milzu.lv Number of employees: 8 3. Scientifically-based recipes: plain and
Website: www.milzu.lv Founded in: 2005 natural organic ingredients with high
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 230 000 nutritional value;
com/milzu.lv Turnover in 2014: EUR 250 000 4. Reduced sugar and products without
Main markets: Latvia. added sugar;
5. Contain vitamins of natural origin
Business profile: MILZU! is the (especially vitamin B);
producer of the healthiest cereal, 6. Without added fats and oils;
which turns rye into a very special 7. E number- and GMO-free;
meal. We are inspired by the trend 8. MILZU! products are honest no flavour
of our time to eat healthily, simply or fragrance boosters added.
and easily. MILZU! mission is to MILZU! places very high value on product
provide a healthy alternative in the branding. MILZU! received the Red Dot
regular choice of breakfast cereals. Design Winner Award 2016, acknowledging
our original and attractive packaging.
N. BOMJA MAIZNCA Member of the Board: Business profile: The LIELEZERS bakery
LIELEZERS Mr Normunds Bomis was founded in 1991 as a family enterprise
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Ms Inga Rakecka with 16 employees. Our products received
Address: Steki, Limbai, Position of the contact person: more and more appreciation and in 2009
Limbau nov., LV-4001, Marketing Manager the bakery expanded to more than 100
Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, employees organised in three continuous
Phone: +371 64023391 Russian shifts. Our speciality is bread baking using
E-mail: lielezers@lielezers.lv, Number of employees: 120 age-old recipes and methods with manual
inga@lielezers.lv Founded in: 1991 labour. The baking process we follow could
Website: www.lielezers.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 2600 000 not be called innovative or efficient. On
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2014: EUR 2800 000 the contrary, the slow-baking process is
com/Lielezers Main markets: Latvia. not a concern to us and we do not use any
enhancers to speed things up. Because this
is the only way to make natural, wholesome
and tasty bread bread with an exquisite
and rich flavour. Our speciality is rye breads
the source of strength and energy!
The LIELEZERS bakery has become one of
Latvias leading rye bread producers. We are
most proud of our real rye bread, baked by
age-old methods and recipes. The scalded
dough is prepared and ripened for twenty
four hours in our hand-made, aspen tubs,
which guarantee high quality and a unique
taste. In order to bake scalded bread, flour
of special quality is needed, supplied from
our own mill. No appliances are used to
divide or form the rye dough.
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RGAS DZIRNAVNIEKS Director: Mr Andrejus Cedronas Business profile: The company produces
Legal form: JSC Contact: Mr Krlis Miinskis and sells grain products all types of wheat
Address: Lizuma iela 5, Rga, Position of the contact person: and rye flours, flour mixes, flakes, and other
LV-1006, Latvia Export and Import Director grain products for bakeries and patisseries,
Phone: +371 67014450 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, as well as products in small packages for
E-mail: Russian, Lithuanian individual consumers: traditional flakes,
info@rigas-dzirnavnieks.lv Number of employees: 97 muesli bars, breakfast cereals, and instant
Website: Founded in: 1946 porridges.
www.rigas-dzirnavnieks.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 24600 000
Social media: Turnover in 2014: EUR 26300 000 Seeking cooperation in: New partners for
facebook.com/hercogsmilti; Export volume 2015: EUR 5300 000 industrial and consumer products.
facebook.com/Herkulesslv; Export volume 2014: EUR 6400 000 Certificates in use: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC,
instagram.com/parslu_ Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Halal, Kosher, Organic.
speks; Estonia, Sweeden, Finland, Spain,
instagram.com/hercogs_ UAE, Jordan, China, Japan, Taiwan,
milti Kazahstan, Ukraine, Russia, Italy,
Israel, Malta, SA, Czech Republic,
UK, Morocco, Poland, Germany,
Denmark, Netherlands.
SVTES MAIZE Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Baker Jnis Dvids has
Legal form: Ltd Mr Jnis Dvids accumulated knowledge on how to bake
Address: Vecdri, Svtes Contact: Mr Jnis Dvids bread from completely pure, organic
pag., Jelgavas nov., LV-3008, Position of the contact person: materials in the way done by bakers
Latvia Chairman of the Board hundreds of years ago using natural
Phone: +371 20001818 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, fermentation and baking in a wood-fired
E-mail: info@svetesmaize.lv Russian oven.
Website: www.svetes.lv Number of employees: 16
Founded in: 2010 Seeking cooperation in: We are open to
Turnover in 2015: EUR 250 000 different cooperation models.
Turnover in 2014: EUR 210 000 Certificates in use: Vides kvalitte Nr.04-100-
Main markets: Latvia. 11/16.
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ALOJA-STARKELSEN Managing Director: Business profile: Production of gluten-
Legal form: Ltd Mr Jnis Garans free and organic products: potato starch,
Address: Joglas iela 2, Contact: Mr Raitis Sarkovskis organic potato starch, instant desserts,
Ungurpils, Alojas pag., Position of the contact person: vanilla sugar, baking powder, dry and
Alojas nov., LV-4064, Latvia Sales Manager liquid spices and seasonings. Development
Phone: +371 64031730 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, and manufacturing of food-product
E-mail: Russian solutions for the snack and bakery
info.culinar@culinar.lv Number of employees: 80 industries, manufacturing of dairy, meat,
Website: Founded in: 1991 and fish products and various sauces and
www.alojas.lv, Turnover in 2015: EUR 6 600 000 condiments.
www.alojas.eu, Turnover in 2014: EUR 6 300 000
www.culinar.lv Export volume 2015: EUR 5 600 000 Seeking cooperation in: Sales of packaged
Export volume 2014: EUR 5 100 000 consumer products: potato starch, organic
Main markets: EU, USA, China, potato starch, dry dessert mixes, organic dry
Taiwan, Belarus. dessert mixes, vanilla sugar, organic vanilla
sugar, baking powder and organic baking
powder as our own brands or private labels.
Certificates in use: BRC, EU Organic, Kosher,
Halal
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DIENVIDI PLUS Director: Mr Juris Egltis Business profile: DIENVIDI PLUS produces
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Mr Mrti Egltis natural sea-buckthorn products (different
Address: Aspazijas laukums Position of the contact person: types of sea-buckthorn juices, different
3, Auce, Auces nov., LV- Export Manager kinds of marmalade jellies, sea-buckthorn
3708, Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, tea, sea-buckthorn oil, jams, sea-buckthorn
Phone: +371 63745111 Russian wine, etc.). In the production process, we
E-mail: info@dplus.lv Number of employees: 9 focus on raw materials. Our products are of
Website: www.dplus.lv Founded in: 1996 high quality.
Turnover in 2015: EUR 300 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 350 000 Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for
Main markets: Latvia, Finland, new markets, trading partners, and dealers
Germany. throughout Europe and worldwide.
Certificates in use: ORGANIC Certificate.
EVI & JO Member of the Board: Business profile: EVI&JO produce goods
Legal form: Ltd Ms Evija Koptle under the DURBES VELTES (Gifts from
Address: Tirgus iela 10, Contact: Ms Evija Koptle Durbe) trademark and is a Latvian food
Durbe, Durbes nov., LV- Position of the contact person: processing enterprise with classical values
3440, Latvia Member of the Board and traditional methods of preparing food.
Phone: +371 29119051 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Delicious jams and compotes, spicy savoury
E-mail: evija@lrp.lv Russian salads, and pickled products are made from
Website: Number of employees: 6 raw materials grown in Latvia. Some of the
www.durbesveltes.lv Founded in: 2001 fruit, vegetables, and berries are grown
Turnover in 2015: EUR 50 000 locally in Kurzeme, on local farms or in local
Turnover in 2014: EUR 67 000 forests, others come from more distant
Main markets: Latvia. places in Latvia. But what they all have in
common is flavour that will remind you of
your mothers or grandmothers homemade
jams and salads. The natural flavours
of the fruit and vegetables used in our
products are preserved as much as possible;
no synthetic preservatives or artificial
sweeteners are added. This can be achieved
only by using traditional heating methods,
meaning that each jar is handmade and
prepared with care.
Currently, DURBES VELTES offers five
product lines: jams, compotes, vegetable
salads, pickled products, and fruit and berry
wines. The variety of fruit and vegetable
products make a delicious side dish for any
meal. Fruit and berry wines will warm you
up on cold nights, while light birch-sap
wine will quench your thirst on hot summer
days. We also produce dandelion-flower
wine.
LAT EKO FOOD Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: LAT EKO FOOD produces
Legal form: Ltd Ms Egija Martinsone premium organic baby foods under the
Address: Muias iela 18A, Contact: RUDOLFS brand 100% natural with no
dai, dau nov., LV-2164, Mr Viktors Vincents Bulmanis additives, no sugar added, no preservatives
Latvia Position of the contact person: and no thickeners. Since 2015, we have
Phone: +371 27885506 Sales Manager expanded our range of products by
E-mail: info@latekofood.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, developing premium products for all ages
Website: www.latekofood.lv Russian, Spanish (jams, juices, syrups, and sauces) and for
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 16 other segments and channels, such as
com/RudolfsOrganic Founded in: 2010 Private Label and HoReCa, among others.
Turnover in 2015: EUR 360 000 We pride ourselves on delivering high-
Turnover in 2014: EUR 190000 quality products by carefully selecting our
Export volume 2015: EUR 52 000 raw material suppliers and thoroughly
Export volume 2014: EUR 12000 controlling each step of the manufacturing
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, process. As a result, we ensure a wide range
Estonia, Poland, Middle East. of products that provide children and
families with healthy and high nutritional
value meals.
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IECAVNIEKS & CO Director: Ms Zane Putne Business profile: The companys main
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Ms Lelde Blavica areas of business include agriculture, pre-
Address: Iecavnieki, Iecavas Position of the contact person: processing and storage of grain, and oilseed
nov., LV-3901, Latvia Secretary processing. IECAVNIEKS & CO offers high-
Phone: +371 63921980 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, quality, cold-pressed unrefined vegetable
E-mail: info@iecavnieks.lv Russian oils (rapeseed, linseed and hemp seed),
Website: www.iecavnieks.lv Number of employees: 69 linseed and hemp-seed products.
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 2011
com/iecavnieks Turnover in 2015: EUR 3 553 000 Seeking cooperation in: We are interested
Turnover in 2014: EUR 3 849 000 in entering new markets, finding new
Export volume 2015: EUR 722 000 customers and distributors.
Export volume 2014: EUR 248 000 Member of association: Latvian Chamber of
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Commerce and Industry.
Estonia, Poland.
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MILDA KM Chairman of the Board: Business profile: MILDA KM is a highly
Legal form: Ltd Mr Vilnis Vorobjovs qualified manufacturer of tomato sauces,
Address: Jaunliberti, Contact: Mr Guntars Vaseris ketchups, mayonnaise, and preserved
Kocnu pag., Kocnu nov., Position of the contact person: foods. Our product portfolio consists of over
LV-4220, Latvia Sales Director 100 products designed for a wide range
Phone: +371 64281895 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, of customer profiles, adapted for different
E-mail: birojs@milda.lv Russian markets.
Website: www.milda.lv Number of employees: 53
Founded in: 1985 Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for
Turnover in 2015: EUR 1 700 000 trade partners or distributors for our brands
Turnover in 2014: EUR 3 240 000 and cooperation in the manufacturing of
Export volume 2015: EUR 570 000 private-label products.
Export volume 2014: EUR 640 000 Certificates in use: ISO 22000:2006.
Main markets: Latvia, UK, Ireland,
Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Japan,
Australia.
NISSI Member of the board: Business profile: Founded in 1994, the NISSI
Legal form: Ltd Ms Marija akina company mainly pre-packed spices and
Address: Maz Krasta iela Contact: Ms Inga Duka fresh herbs until 2007. After successfully
83, Rga, LV-1003, Latvia Position of the contact person: strengthening our position in the Baltic
Phone: +371 27877352 Sales Manager market and becoming a leading company
E-mail: sales@nissi.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, in the vegetable processing sector, NISSI
Website: www.nissi.lv Russian bought a vegetable-processing unit. At
Number of employees: 10 present, we supply more than 100 different
Founded in: 1994 products. The companys major customers
Turnover in 2015: EUR 400 000 are supermarket chains and a variety of
Turnover in 2014: EUR 500 000 HoReCa customers. Our range includes pre-
Export volume 2015: EUR 86 000 packed fresh herbs, processed vegetables
Export volume 2014: EUR 120 000 as well as steamed and sliced vegetables.
Main markets: Latvia, Estonia. At the end of 2011, the company bought
a new vegetable-processing line, which
currently is the most advanced in the
Baltics. Vegetables processed with this
technology do not spoil for up to six
months; consequently the companys Sales
Department is not only actively working
on entering Scandinavian markets, but has
already initiated successful cooperation
with other European regions.
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ORKLA FOODS LATVIJA Member of the Board: Business profile: Tomato sauces and
Legal form: Ltd Ms Lolita Bemhena ketchups, mayonnaises, salad dressings,
Address: Zvaigu iela 1, Contact: Ms Zane boltia horseradishes and mustards, desserts and
Spilve, Babtes pag., Babtes Position of the contact person: other sweet food additives, soups and ready
nov., LV-2101, Latvia Office Manager meals, canned vegetables, juices, drinking
Phone: +371 67063000 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, water and spices.
E-mail: orklafoods@orkla.lv Russian
Website: Number of employees: 205 Seeking cooperation in: Sales and
www.orklafoods.lv; Founded in: 1992 purchasing.
www.spilva.lv; Turnover in 2015: EUR 24400 000 Certificates in use: Orkla Food Safety
www.gutta.lv; Turnover in 2014: EUR 21600 000 Standard, Rostest.
www.latplanta.lv Export volume 2015: EUR 4300 000
Social media: Export volume 2014: EUR 3200 000
facebook.com/ Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
OrklaFoodsLatvija; Estonia, Finland, Russia.
facebook.com/SiaSpilva;
facebook.com/GuttaLV;
facebook.com/Latplanta;
twitter.com/spilva;
twitter.com/guttalv;
twitter.com/latplanta
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PURATOS LATVIA General Manager: Mr Aigars Balodis Business profile: The PURATOS LATVIA
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Ms Janna Petkeviiute core business is producing fruit and berry
Address: Daigones iela 22, Position of the contact person: ingredients for bakery and dairy companies.
Pre, Pres pag., Tukuma Sales Manager The company produces high-quality jams
nov., LV-3124, Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, and syrups for the retail sector.
Phone: +371 63101200 Russian
Fax: +371 63101202 Number of employees: 196 Seeking cooperation in: Dairy producers,
E-mail: puratos@puratos.lv Founded in: 1994 distributors for confectionery products,
Website: www.puratos.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 21 590 000 distributors for retail products.
Turnover in 2014: EUR 22 220 000 Certificates in use: ISO 9001, ISO 22001, BRC.
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Poland,
Romania, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine,
Azerbaijan.
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SATORI ALFA Member of the Board: Business profile: The company produces
Legal form: Ltd Mr Mris Selga GOLDBERRY SEA-BUCKTHORN NECTAR.
Address: Santas, Tumes Contact: Mr Mris Selga Our special processing method ensures
pag., Tukuma nov., LV-3139, Position of the contact person: the preservation of biologically active
Latvia Member of the Board ingredients in pasteurized GOLDBERRY
Phone: +371 28677677 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, NECTAR. For easier consumption,
E-mail: m.selga@inbox.lv Russian GOLDBERRY NECTAR is available in two
Website: www.satorialfa.lv Number of employees: 7 sizes 108 ml and 235 ml.
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 2004
com/satori.alfa Turnover in 2015: EUR 180 000 Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Turnover in 2014: EUR 181000
Export volume 2015: EUR 8 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 7 000
Main markets: Latvia, Finland.
SKLU MUSS Member of the Board: Business profile: Products from dried fruits,
Legal form: Ltd Ms Agnese Nazareca seeds, nuts and berries. We make granola
Address: Rana dambis 31, Contact: Ms Agnese Nazareca bars and truffles. With no added sugar and
Rga, LV-1048, Latvia Position of the contact person: 100% natural ingredients.
Phone: +371 28303322 Member of the Board
E-mail: Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
agnese@seklumuss.lv Russian
Website: www.seklumuss.lv Number of employees: 4
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 2015
com/seklumus Turnover in 2015: EUR 22 000
Main markets: Latvia.
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VALES Member of the Board: Business profile: The VALES production
Legal form: Ltd Mr Valrijs Judins company was founded in 1993. Our initial
Address: Matsa iela 143, Contact: Mr Valrijs Judins activity was the production and sales of
Rga, LV-1009, Latvia Position of the contact person: dry seasonings. Over time, having gained
Phone: +371 67813286, Member of the Board recognition and popularity in the Latvian
+371 67813281, +371 Languages spoken: Latvian, Russian, market, the company extended its sphere
29228066 Polish, Ukrainian of activity and began to produce and sell its
E-mail: valerij@valezs.lv Number of employees: 7 own combinations of herbs and spices.
Website: www.valezs.lv Founded in: 1993
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 760 000 Seeking cooperation in: VALES products
com/Valezs Turnover in 2014: EUR 740 000 are sold in many countries around the
Export volume 2015: EUR 69 000 world. As we are a fast-growing company,
Export volume 2014: EUR 64 000 we are seeking partners worldwide.
Main markets: Latvia, Estonia, Certificates in use: HACCP.
Germany, USA.
VELTE L Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Products for those who
Legal form: Ltd Mr Viktors Jefimovs love themselves! Since 1996, VELTE L has
Address: Maskavas iela 116, Contact: Mr Viktors Jefimovs produced delicate sauces and spices. The
Rga, LV-1003, Latvia Position of the contact person: distinctive feature of the products under the
Phone: +371 67113310 Chairman of the Board EVALD trademark is that they are produced
E-mail: velte_l@inbox.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, without colouring agents, thickeners, or
Website: www.evald.lv Russian flavour enhancers. They are made only from
Number of employees: 9 natural vegetables and fruits. There are 20
Founded in: 1996 different sauces in the range; each one is
Turnover in 2015: EUR 75 000 unique.
Turnover in 2014: EUR 172 000
Main markets: Latvia, Germany, Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, etc.
VERY BERRY Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: VERY BERRY is one of
Legal form: Ltd Ms Gundega Saukina the largest berry growers and processing
Address: Kalna Purvs, Contact: Ms Ilze Saukina companies in Latvia. The company
Gaujienas pag., Apes nov., Position of the contact person: currently manages 22ha of cranberry,
LV-4339, Latvia Sales & Marketing Manager 20ha of blueberry, and 15ha of raspberry
Phone: +371 67286608, Languages spoken: Latvian, English, plantations. In addition to the berry
+371 29445018 Russian plantations, a natural juice production unit
Fax: +371 67827939 Number of employees: 17 has been established. Modern refrigeration
E-mail: info@veryberry.lv Founded in: 1998 equipment enables the provision of fruit
Website: www.veryberry.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 660 000 and berry freezing and storage services.
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2014: EUR 460 000 VERY BERRY offers:
com/Veryberry.lv Export volume 2015: EUR 30 000 Fresh and frozen berries cranberries,
Export volume 2014: EUR 35 000 blueberries, raspberries.
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Natural 100% juices extracted using
Estonia, Germany, Spain, Belgium. a mechanical pressing and gentle
pasteurization method, allowing us to
retain as much of the nutritional benefits of
the berries as possible. The juices have no
added sugar, preservatives or flavourings.
Drinks and syrups made from natural
berry juices. No preservatives or flavourings
are used in the production process.
Snacks (cranberry raisins, cranberries
in powdered sugar). No preservatives or
flavourings are used in the production
process.
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55 MRTES Owner: Ms Lga Lieplapa Business profile: We manufacture more
Legal form: Individual Contact: Mr Juris Jatnieks than 70 different herbal teas. Most of the
business Position of the contact person: herbs are harvested in wild nature in
Address: Poruka iela 2, Manager Latvias meadows and forests. Just a few
Madona, Madonas nov., Languages spoken: Latvian, English, herbs like Chamomile, Jerusalem artichoke,
LV-4801, Latvia Russian, Lithuanian Calendula, etc. are grown in fields. The
Phone: +371 26527445 Number of employees: 2 company produces raw materials (active
E-mail: marites55@inbox.lv Founded in: 2009 ingredients and fresh parts of plants) for the
Website: www.marites.biz Turnover in 2015: EUR 50 300 production of food supplements, cosmetic
Turnover in 2014: EUR 32 000 and pharmaceutical products.
Main markets: Latvia.
Seeking cooperation in: the distribution
of manufactured products; cooperation
with food supplement producers, natural/
eco cosmetic producers, pharmaceutical
enterprises, spa centres.
Certificates in use: LV-BIO-01.
Member of association: Latvian Association
of organic farming, Baltic Country Holidays,
association (Lauku ceotjs).
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ATAR Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: Coffee, Coffee machines,
Legal form: Ltd Ms Ilona Lapia Coffee-machine maintenance services,
Address: Gatves-5, Contact: Mr Vladimirs Gaiuks Coffee-machine spare parts, Coffee-
Madliena, Madlienas pag., Position of the contact person: machine cleaning supplies.
Ogres nov., LV-5045, Latvia Head Manager
Phone: +371 67135000 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Seeking cooperation in: Various forms of
E-mail: kafija@atar.lv Russian cooperation.
Website: www.atarkafija.lv Number of employees: 6
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 2006
com/ATARkafija Turnover in 2015: EUR 276 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 286 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 53 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 24 000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Estonia.
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LIEPJAS KAFIJAS Member of the Board: Business profile: The LIEPJAS KAFIJAS
FABRIKA Mr Roman Pasternak FABRIKA company produces Liepja instant
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Mr Roman Pasternak coffee and instant drinks.
Address: Grzupes iela 2, Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: We are looking for
Liepja, LV-3414, Latvia Member of the Board business partners to increase sales.
Phone: +371 63481473 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Certificates in use: Latsert.
E-mail: likaffa@apollo.lv German, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian
Website: www.likaffa.lv, Number of employees: 26
www.liepajaskafija.lv Founded in: 2001
Social media: Turnover in 2015: EUR 1 373 000
facebook.com/liepajaskafija Turnover in 2014: EUR 3111 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 527000
Export volume 2014: EUR 2383 000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, UK,
Ukraine.
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RAGRES Owner: Mr Jnis Vaivars Business profile: Certified organic herbal
Legal form: Farm Contact: Mr Jnis Vaivars teas sold under the locally well-known
Address: Ragres, Skrveru Position of the contact person: brand name RAGRES. Produced using
nov., LV-5126, Latvia Owner more than 100 different plants and herbs,
Phone: +371 29229588 Languages spoken: Latvian, English the teas are sold as more than 15 different
E-mail: eco@ragares.com Number of employees: 2 unique herbal tea mixes and as single-
Website: www.ragares.com Founded in: 1992 packed herbs and flowers, like peppermint
Turnover in 2013: EUR 15 000 or marigold. We also produce organic
Turnover in 2012: EUR 15 000 spices and dried soup mixes. RAGRES
Main markets: Latvia. products are available in specialised organic
shops, local farmers markets, and organic-
food-friendly cafes and restaurants. We
also supply private-label or corporate-gift
packages. Additionally, health and nature
tours for visitors to our farm have become
popular.
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Honey
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BEE BITE Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: BEE BITE produces a
Legal form: Ltd Ms Anete Splmane natural food supplement a chewable
Address: Striu iela 63, Contact: Ms Anete Splmane pastille consisting of 100 % natural bee
Saldus, LV-3801, Latvia Position of the contact person: bread collected in Latvia. We have given
Phone: +371 26315049 Chairwoman of the Board the bee bread a new shape and convenient
E-mail: beebite@beebite.eu Languages spoken: Latvian, English, packaging so that it is finally easy-to-use
Website: www.beebite.eu Russian, Spanish for those burdened with an excessive pace
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 1 of life.
com/BeeBite.eu Founded in: 2015
Turnover in 2015: EUR 5 500 Seeking cooperation in: We are currently
Main markets: Latvia. looking for distributors in Europe, Mexico,
UAE as well as Russia.
Certificates in use: PVD approved sertificate
of natural food supplement.
KALNA SMDES 1 Owner: Mr Jnis Sietisons honey products have been developed:
Legal form: Farm Contact: Mr Uis Vti Forest Honey traditionally mild tasting,
Address: Kalna Smdes, Position of the contact person: harvested from a variety of wild trees,
Drabeu pag., Amatas nov., Sales Man shrubs, and copse and meadow flowers.
LV-4101, Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Buckwheat-Sweet Clover Honey a unique
Phone: +371 26435206 Russian honey with a specific flavour. Harvested in
E-mail: info@biomedus.lv Number of employees: 3 July in the nearby fagopyrum esculentum
Website: www.biomedus.lv Founded in: 1991 fields and melilotus officinalis meadows.
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 179 000 Creamy Honey a peculiarly pliable
com/Kalna-Smdes Turnover in 2014: EUR 47000 consistency and agreeable, mild flavour
Export volume 2015: EUR 122 000 nuances. Awarded Latvias Best Honey in
Export volume 2014: EUR 45 000 2007.
Main markets: Latvia, China, Heather-Blossom Honey maroon tint,
Germany, Sweden. pleasantly acrid, and bitter flavoured
honey with minor bubbles and valuable
Business profile: Latvias geographic micro-capsules of alveoli, pollen, propolis,
location northern Europe, the and ambrosia. Selections based on these
eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, and a varieties:
relatively short period of vegetation Csis Duet a set of two of these popular
growth gives the nectar of honeys in different combinations.
flowering plants a particularly Csis Trio the three most popular honeys
dense structure and high biological in one set.
activity. Our honey is harvested
in one of Latvias most significant Seeking cooperation in: Product distribution
protected areas the Gauja and processing, research & development.
National Park. The primeval natural Certificates in use: Certificate of Organic
habitat of Gauja National Park and Farming According to EC Regulations No.
the bio-diversity of its flora is the 834/2007 and No. 889/2008.
basis on which KALNA SMDES 1
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LU DRAVA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Our main emphasis in
Legal form: Ltd Mr Jnis Lsis our production is to show customers that
Address: Zvaigu iela 48, Contact: Mr Jnis Lsis a simple and pure honey is not the only
Lielvrde, LV-5070, Latvia Position of the contact person: honey option you can have on your table!
Phone: +371 22011333 Chairman of the Board We have created and produce different
E-mail: bites@lusudrava.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, kinds of mixed honeys honey with lemon
Website: www.lusudrava.lv Russian and ginger, with blackcurrant, with sea
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 1 buckthorn, with rowan berries, as well
com/LusuDrava Founded in: 2013 as honey with almonds, and different
Turnover in 2015: EUR 34 000 kinds of nuts and seeds. But of course, we
Turnover in 2014: EUR 32 000 also produce classic pure, natural honey,
Main markets: Latvia. creamed honey, bee bread, bee pollen and
honey with propolis. Consumers praise
our products for their high quality, natural
ingredients and really rich flavours.
NORTHEN TREATS Member of the Board: Business profile: KIIN is a new brand that
Legal form: Ltd Mr Jnis Skopi creates natural and valuable products for
Address: Antonijas iela 5-5, Contact: Mr Oskars Mickevis healthy living:
Rga, LV-1010, Latvia Position of the contact person: 1. 100% Pure (Natural) honey from
Phone: +371 29332250 Member of the Board biological farms in design packaging.
E-mail: Languages spoken: Latvian, English, 2. Innovative Bee Bread supplement with
kiin@kiinproducts.com Russian more than 200 active ingredients made
Website: Number of employees: 1 from a natural bee product bee ambrosia.
www.kiinproducts.com Founded in: 2013
Social media: facebook. Seeking cooperation in: KIIN would like to
com/KiinProducts cooperate with food and pharmacy chains,
natural food and bio-product niche shops.
KIIN is interested in cooperating with
international companies in the gift segment
corporate gifts for Christmas and other
special occasions.
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VINNIS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: The VINNIS companys
Legal form: Ltd Mr Uldis Rudmiezis main directions of operation:
Address: Lu iela 10, Csis, Contact: Ms Liene Zaria Purchasing of honey from beekeepers;
Csu nov., LV-4101, Latvia Position of the contact person: Honey packaging and distribution;
Phone: +371 64122527 Export Manager Sales of beekeepers equipment and bee
E-mail: birojs@vinnis.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, feed;
Website: www.vinnis.lv Russian Production of honey delicacies;
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 13 Production of honeycombs;
com/vinnis.lv Founded in: 1997 Honey cosmetics.
Turnover in 2015: EUR 1 472 000 VINNIS is the leading honey-packaging
Turnover in 2014: EUR 1225 000 company in the Baltic States. The company
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, uses only natural ingredients in the
Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Germany, production process. Quality control is
Russia, USA, UK, Ireland. performed by an internationally accredited
laboratories.
Our products are distributed in the local
market and also exported to many countries
all around the world.
Motto: Vinnis Delicacies For Your Health!
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Confectionery
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KARAMEU DARBNCA Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: Manufacturing of sweets
Legal form: Ltd Ms Ilze Prievoite caramels, marshmallows, jelly candies.
Address: Rpniecbas iela Contact: Ms Ilze Prievoite Tourism we offer group excursions with a
1A, Jelgava, LV-3007, Latvia Position of the contact person: caramel show and creative workshops with
Phone: +371 29851426 Chairwoman of the Board the chance to make a caramel on a stick.
E-mail: Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
info@karameludarbnica.lv Russian Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Website: Number of employees: 6 Member of association: Latvian Chamber of
www.karameludarbnica.lv Founded in: 2014 Commerce and Industry.
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2015: EUR 132 000
com/karameludarbnica.lv Turnover in 2014: EUR 38 000
Main markets: Latvia.
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PREMIUM CHOCOLATE Member of the Board: Business profile: The PREMIUM CHOCOLATE
Legal form: Ltd Ms Laura Sebre company was founded in 2012. At the
Address: amptera iela 2, Contact: Ms Laura Sebre moment, we represent the NELLEULLA-
Rga, LV-1045, Latvia Position of the contact person: chocolate from the forest brand. Core
Phone: +371 27767371 Member of the Board activities: production and distribution
E-mail: Languages spoken: Latvian, English, of high-quality, handcrafted chocolate
info@gustavschocolate.com Russian products, private-label manufacturing,
Website: Number of employees: 40 franchising, corporate gifts. Main product
www.gustavschocolate.com Founded in: 2012 groups: luxury chocolate truffles, chocolate
Social media: Turnover in 2015: EUR 1 245000 bars, chocolate slabs with freeze-dried
facebook.com/ Turnover in 2014: EUR 682000 berries, fruit jellies, bars.
NelleullaChocolate Export volume 2015: EUR 1 000000
Export volume 2014: EUR 440 000 Seeking cooperation in: 1. importers,
Main markets: Latvia, Scandinavia, suppliers, caterers, specialised sweet, coffee,
UK, Germany. tea, wine, souvenir, gift, gourmet and
other kinds of shop owners; 2. upmarket
department stores; 3. independent agents.
Certificates in use: BRC, RSOP, UTZ.
SALDUS PRTIKAS Member of the Board: Ms Lga Grsle Business profile: SALDUS PRTIKAS
KOMBINTS (SALDUS Contact: Ms Agnese Patraanu KOMBINTS mainly produces milk-based
FOOD PLANT) Position of the contact person: Gotia candies, toffees, sherbets, soft fruit
Legal form: Ltd Sales and Marketing Manager jellies (from natural juices and berries),
Address: Liel iela 9A, Languages spoken: Latvian, English, and candy creams, all made from natural
Saldus, Saldus nov., LV-3801, Russian ingredients. Our milk-based Gotia candy
Latvia Number of employees: 80 (milk fudge) is a fully natural product
Phone: +371 63881440 Founded in: 1960 without any food additives. 100% natural,
E-mail: info@saldusgotina.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 1 190 000 no GMO foods, handmade.
Website: Turnover in 2014: EUR 1 160 000
www.saldusgotina.lv Export volume 2015: EUR 400 000 Seeking cooperation in: Distributors, large
Social media: Export volume 2014: EUR 500000 retail chains, small chains, eco-food stores,
facebook.com/saldusgotina Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, ferry lines, hotels (souvenir-shelf ), airlines.
Estonia, Germany, UK.
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SKRVERU SALDUMI Member of the Board: Business profile: Manufacturing of milk-
Legal form: Ltd Ms Sintija Audzia based Skrveru Gotia candies (milk fudge),
Address: Daugavas iela 82, Contact: Ms Sintija Audzia milk toffees, foamed toffees, marzipan in
Skrveri, Skrveru nov., LV- Position of the contact person: chocolate, as well as chocolate-coated
5125, Latvia Member of the Board prunes and apricots.
Phone: +371 65197280 Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
E-mail: Russian Seeking cooperation in: New markets, new
info@skriverusaldumi.lv Number of employees: 102 distributors, private-label production.
Website: Founded in: 2006
www.skriverusaldumi.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 2 157 000
Social media: Turnover in 2014: EUR 2 182 000
facebook.com/ Export volume 2015: EUR 23 000
Skriverusaldumi Export volume 2014: EUR 24000
Main markets: Latvia, Lihuania,
Estonia, Ireland, Sweden, UK,
Norway.
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Beverages
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B2Y Member of the Board: Business profile: We supply healthy sea
Legal form: Ltd Ms Rita Strainska buckthorn-apple juice. Sea buckthorn is
Address: Bieensalas iela 6, Contact: Ms Rita Strainska unique. It contains 190 active biological
Rga, LV-1004, Latvia Position of the contact person: substances, including many antioxidants,
Phone: +371 29250765 Chief Executive Officer 18 amino acids, 14 vitamins, pro vitamins
E-mail: info@bio2you.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, 4, Omega 3-9, etc. Sea buckthorn may
Website: Russian be called an elixir of youth, because it
www.bio2-you.com Number of employees: 11 regenerates and rejuvenates cells, prevents
Founded in: 2009 age-related diseases, etc. It grants energy
Turnover in 2015: EUR 430 000 and health.
Turnover in 2014: EUR 330 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 180 000 Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Export volume 2014: EUR 120 000
Main markets: Latvia, Scandinavia,
UK, Hungary, Germany, France,
Middle East.
BTAS AVOTS Member of the Board: Business profile: The company produces
Legal form: Ltd Ms Antra Grie premium-quality, natural spring water.
Address: Jaun ostmala 1, Contact: Mr Jnis Meniis The water is sold in bottles between 0.33
Liepja, LV-3401, Latvia Position of the contact person: and 1.0litres and meets the highest water
Phone: +371 26482513 Director quality standards, for which it is regularly
E-mail: lielbata@lielbata.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, tested. Water quality is approved by
Website: www.lielbata.lv Russian quality certificates issued by the Food and
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 10 Veterinary Service.
com/Lielbtas-avots Founded in: 2012 According to historical materials, LIELBATA
Turnover in 2015: EUR 454000 spring water was first mentioned as far back
Turnover in 2014: EUR 216000 as 1253 and has continued to flow since
Main markets: Latvia. then. The natural spring water comes from
natural underground pools with capacities
of up to 40litres of water per second.
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CIDO GRUPA Member of the Board: Business profile: Brewing and production
Legal form: Ltd Mr Marijus Valdas Kirstukas of non-alcoholic beverages (juices,
Address: Ostas iela 4, Rga, Contact: Mr Vjacheslav Ignatenko nectars, juice drinks, carbonated and non-
LV-1034, Latvia Position of the contact person: carbonated soft drinks, mineral and drinking
Phone: +371 67023401 Export Manager water, flavoured waters).
E-mail: info@cido.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English,
Website: www.cidogrupa.lv Russian Seeking cooperation in: Contact with
Social media: facebook. Number of employees: 334 customers and distributors of beer and non-
com/CidoLV Founded in: 1994 alcoholic beverages.
Turnover in 2015: EUR 53 700 000 Certificates in use: ISO 22000, FSSC 22000,
Turnover in 2014: EUR 55 900 000 A I B.
Export volume 2015: EUR 9 700 000
Export volume 2014:
EUR 11 800 000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania,
Estonia, Poland, Scandinavia,
Germany, UK, Ireland, Russia,
Ukraine, Belarus, and other CIS
countries, USA, UAE.
KAINAII Member of the Board: Business profile: Fermented birch sap, fresh
Legal form: Ltd Mr Ervins Labanovskis birch sap, birch sap syrup.
Address: Brvbas gatve Contact: Mr Ervins Labanovskis
386 k-3-37, Rga, LV - 1024, Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: Looking for
Latvia Head of the Board distributors.
Phone: +371 29199982 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Certificates in use: ORGANIC food certificate.
E-mail: birzi@birzi.lv Russian
Website: www.birzi.lv Number of employees: 3
Social media: Founded in: 2012
facebook.com/Birzi.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 29 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 22 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 10 000
Main markets: Latvia, China, UK.
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LIVONIA Member of the Board: Business profile: LIVONIA manufactures
Legal form: Ltd Mr Uldis Rudmiezis alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,
Address: Lu iela 10, Csis, Contact: Ms Liene Zaria the variety of which is truly extensive
Csu nov., LV-4101, Latvia Position of the contact person: and developed so as to best satisfy the
Phone: +371 64122527 Export Manager many desires of consumers. We use only
E-mail: birojs@vinnis.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, natural and high-quality ingredients in the
Website: www.livonia.lv Russian production process. The company is the
Social media: Number of employees: 11 leading producer of non-alcoholic, sparkling
facebook.com/SIA-Livonia Founded in: 1994 party drinks in the Baltic States. Our
Turnover in 2013: EUR 936 000 products are distributed in the local market
Turnover in 2012: EUR 1 000 000 and also exported to many countries all
Export volume 2013: EUR 160 000 around the world.
Export volume 2012: EUR 121 000
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Certificates in use: ISO 22000.
Russia, Azerbaijan, USA, UK, Ireland.
SIMEKS Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: Drinking water, soft drinks,
Legal form: Ltd Ms Svetlana Valtere beer, kvass.
Address: Ziemeu iela 51, Contact: Mr Sergej Krivorucko
ekava, LV-2123, Latvia Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: See Business profile.
Phone: + 371 67100933 Commercial Director Certificates in use: ISO 9001, ISO 14001,
E-mail: info@kekavasavots.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, HACCP.
Website: Russian
www.kekavasavots.lv Number of employees: 28
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 1995
com/KekavasAvots Turnover in 2015: EUR 1887 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 2000 000
Main markets: EU.
SULA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: The SULA company has
Legal form: Ltd Mr Jnis Liberts developed a range of products made
Address: Vndaru iela 12, Contact: Mr Linards Liberts from raw, fresh, pure, forest-collected
Ikile, Ikiles nov., LV-5052, Position of the contact person: birch sap. All the products are organic/
Latvia Sales Manager bio certified. The main products are: 1)
Phone: +371 29297469 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Naturally fermented, refreshing birch-sap
E-mail: info@sula.lv German, Russian lemonade. Made from fresh, unpasteurized
Website: www.sula.lv Number of employees: 2 sap, no added sugar, non-alcoholic the
Founded in: 2011 perfect beverage for people seeking a live,
Turnover in 2015: EUR 126 000 fresh drink. The main export markets for
Turnover in 2014: EUR 84 000 this product are Taiwan and Germany. 2)
Export volume 2015: EUR 86 000 Birch-sap wine, made from fresh pure sap.
Export volume 2014: EUR 42 000 The taste combines mineral and wood
Main markets: Latvia, Germany, notes. 3) Sparkling birch-sap wine, made
Taiwan. with the traditional methode champenoise
with a second fermentation in the bottle
for a minimum of one year, a very pleasant
taste, unique mouthfeel. 4) Birch-sap syrup,
the gourmets choice for spicing up recipes.
The main target market for this product is
restaurants and gourmet shops. 5) Fresh
frozen birch sap in cubes for the cosmetic
or beverage industries. 6) Fresh pasteurized
birch sap in bag-in-a-box for the self-
treatment and wellness drink sectors.
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VENDEN Managing Director: Mr Aldis kutns Business profile: VENDEN was founded in
Legal form: Ltd Contact: Mr Nikolajs Pomazejevs 1997 and is currently the biggest producer
Address: Ganbu dambis 33, Position of the contact person: of natural mineral and spring waters in the
Rga, LV-1005, Latvia Commercial Director Baltic region.
Phone: +371 67344444 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Main product groups:
E-mail: venden@venden.lv Russian - Spring water in 11 L and 18.9 L bottles;
Website: www.venden.lv Number of employees: 197 - Carbonated and still natural mineral water
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 1997 in 0.5, 0.75, 1.5 L PET bottles;
com/VendenLatvija Turnover in 2015: EUR 9945 000 - Carbonated and still natural mineral water
Turnover in 2014: EUR 8751 000 in 0.25 L glass bottles;
Export volume 2015: EUR 105 000 - Manufacture of private labels in PET and
Export volume 2014: EUR 66 000 glass bottles.
Main markets: European Union. Main services:
- Rental and maintenance services for water
dispensers;
- Rental and maintenance services for coffee
machines.
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Alcoholic Beverages
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ALDARIS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: The company produces
Legal form: JSC Mr Rolandas Virilas beer, beer mixes, cider, carbonated soft
Address: Tvaika iela 44, Rga, Contact: Ms Kristne Krallia drinks, waters, flavoured waters and
LV-1005, Latvia Position of the contact person: alcoholic cocktails.
Phone: +371 67023200 Export manager, KAM Assistant
E-mail: export@aldaris.lv, Languages spoken: English, Russian, Seeking cooperation in: Sales and
aldaris@aldaris.lv Lithuanian distribution of product portfolio abroad.
Website: www.aldaris.lv Number of employees: 184
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 1865
com/ASAldaris Turnover in 2015: EUR 26200 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 28600 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 350 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 400 000
Main markets: UK, Finland, Ireland,
USA.
BERLAT GRUPA Member of the Board: Business profile: Production and distribution
Legal form: Ltd Mr Mihails umaenko of vodka and other spirits.
Address: Jaunklas, dau Contact: Mr Mihails umaenko
nov., LV-2164, Latvia Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: Wholesale,
Phone: +371 67904858 Member of the Board distribution and cooperation.
E-mail: berlat@berlat.lv Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Certificates in use: ISO 9001:2009,
Website: www.berlat.lv Russian 22000:2006.
Number of employees: 31
Founded in: 2004
Turnover in 2015: EUR 8611 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 7000000
Main markets: Latvia, other
European countries, Israel, China,
USA.
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CSU ALUS Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: The company produces
Legal form: JSC Ms Eva Sietisone high-quality beverages in eight categories:
Address: Aldaru laukums 1, Contact: Mr Marco Van Hoylandt beers, ciders, alcoholic cocktails, energy
Csis, LV-4101, Latvia Position of the contact person: beverages, juices, juice beverages, flavoured
Phone: +371 67511377 Export Manager waters and soft drinks. CSU ALUS is Latvias
E-mail: Languages spoken: Latvian, English, market leader in alcoholic cocktails, cider,
cesualus@cesualus.lv German, Dutch and energy drinks; our company is the
Website: www.cesualus.lv Number of employees: 207 second largest brewer in Latvia. We also
Social media: Founded in: 1991 produce beverages under private labels. We
facebook.com/cesualus Turnover in 2015: EUR 44 600 000 are recognised in Latvia as the innovation
Turnover in 2014: EUR 46 900 000 leader, and in foreign markets we are
Export volume 2015: EUR 523 000 appreciated through our very high quality
Export volume 2014: EUR 483 000 standards and attractive packaging.
Main markets: Latvia, Russia,
Israel, UK, Danmark, Germany, the Seeking cooperation in: Export of the
Netherlands, South Africa. companys products, private-label
manufacturing, contract manufacturing.
Certificates in use: HACCP, BRC.
LATVIJAS BALZAMS Chairman of the Board: Business profile: The largest producer of
Legal form: JSC Mr Intars Geidns alcoholic beverages in the Baltics. 75% of
Address: Aleksandra aka Contact: Mr Aigars Germanis our production is exported to more than
iela 160, Rga, LV-1012, Position of the contact person: 30 countries worldwide. We produce more
Latvia Commercial Director than 1000 SKUs annually and have a leading
Phone: +371 67081213 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, presence in all key spirit segments (vodkas,
E-mail: office@lb.lv Russian brandies, bitters, liqueurs, gins) as well as
Website: www.lb.lv Number of employees: 640 in sparkling wines, ciders, and RTDs in the
Social media: facebook. Founded in: 1900 Baltic region. The company produces such
com/Latvijas-balzams Turnover in 2015: EUR 73 800 000 internationally recognized and awarded
Turnover in 2014: EUR 73 100 000 brands as Stolichnaya Vodka,Riga Black
Export volume 2015: Balsam (probably the oldest herbal bitter
EUR 50 000 000 in the world), Moskovskaya Vodka. We use
Export volume 2014: natural ingredients from around the world
EUR 48 000 000 and have retained our traditional beverage
Main markets: Latvia, Lithuania, production technologies. Stringent
Estonia, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Italy, international quality standards are part and
Spain, France, Germany, Portugal, parcel of our daily production practices.
USA, Canada, China. We apply them with equal passion to the
procurement of ingredients, our distillation
technologies, and to bottling and
packaging. Our quality management system
is certified in accordance with ISO standards
and HACCP principles. Our factory also has a
strong background in private-label projects.
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LGATNES VNA DARTAVA Chairman of the Board: Business profile: Craft berry and fruit wines,
Legal form: Ltd Mr Ainars Vanags aperitifs made from berries harvested in
Address: Sporta iela 22, Contact: Mr Ainars Vanags the Gauja National Park, craft organic wines
Auglgatatne, Lgatnes Position of the contact person: from northern-climate berries, organic craft
pag., Lgatnes nov., LV-4108, Chairman of the Board birch sap, candied berries. Craft vodka from
Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, berries, liqueurs. Craft vinegar from berry
Phone: +371 26521467 Russian wines.
E-mail: Number of employees: 3
ligatnesvinadaritava@gmail. Founded in: 2009 Seeking cooperation in: Exporting our
com Turnover in 2015: EUR 104 000 berry and fruit products. Cooperating with
Website: Turnover in 2014: EUR 99 000 importers, dealers, sales agents, wholesalers.
www.ligatnesvinadaritava.lv Export volume 2015: EUR 1 000 Private-label production is available.
Social media: Export volume 2014: EUR 1 000 Certificates in use: Organic farming
facebook.com/ Main markets: Latvia, Belgium, certificate.
ligatnesvinadaritava; Denmark.
twitter.com/LigatnesVini
PIEBALGAS ALUS Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: The PIEBALGAS ALUS
Legal form: Ltd Ms Inra Dklava brewery is located 130 km from Rga in the
Address: Gaujas iela Contact: Ms Inra Dklava small town of Jaunpiebalga, situated in a
2, Jaunpiebalga, Position of the contact person: region with Latvias cleanest environment.
Jaunpiebalgas pag., Chairwoman of the Board The uniqueness of our beer: it is always live!
Jaunpiebalgas nov., LV- Languages spoken: Latvian, Russian Products:
4125, Latvia Number of employees: 72 Senu beer Light beer with the pleasant
Phone: +371 67892722 Founded in: 1998 bitterness of hops and a malt aroma.
E-mail: Turnover in 2015: EUR 3400 000 Alcohol content 4.0%.
info@piebalgasalus.lv Turnover in 2014: EUR 3300 000 Piebalgas beer Golden light beer. Great
Website: Main markets: Latvia. drink with a taste of malt and the bitter
www.piebalgasalus.lv aroma of hops. Alcohol content 5.6%.
Social media: Piebalgas Lux dark beer. Great drink with a
facebook.com/ typical taste of malt and the bitter aroma of
Piebalgasalus hops. Alcohol content 5.6%.
Piebalgas Jubilejas beer Beer with a well-
balanced taste and aroma of hops and malt.
Brewed in recognition of the companys
15th anniversary, and dedicated to our true
friends. Alcohol content 5.2%.
Mednieku beer a light beer for people with
a hunters instinct. Alcohol content 4.7%.
Kvass Non-alcoholic malt beverage.
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TREVORS Chairwoman of the Board: Business profile: Vodka, spirit drinks, brandy,
Legal form: Ltd Ms Dina Vasijeva alco-pops, Organic (BIO) vodka.
Address: Kandavas iela Contact: Ms Margarita Upiniece
2-1A, Daugavpils, LV-5401, Position of the contact person: Seeking cooperation in: Private-label
Latvia Sales Manager projects bottling of private brands.
Phone: +371 65474667 Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Certificates in use: HACCP.
E-mail: info@trevors.lv Russian, German
Website: www.trevors.lv Number of employees: 44
Founded in: 2005
Turnover in 2015: EUR 1369 000
Turnover in 2014: EUR 1 400 000
Export volume 2015: EUR 500 000
Export volume 2014: EUR 400 000
Main markets: Lithuania, Germany,
the USA, Estonia.
UAVAS ALUS Member of the Board: Business profile: Zaksis core operation is
Legal form: Ltd Mr Uldis Pumpurs the brewing of beer. Uava brewery is a
Address: Zaksi, Uavas pag., Contact: Ms Irna Pumpura medium-sized enterprise where different
Ventspils nov., LV-3627, Position of the contact person: Uava beers are brewed using up-to-date
Latvia Director technology and ancient, classic Latvian
Phone: +371 63630632, Languages spoken: Latvian, English, beer-brewing traditions. Particular value is
+371 63630595, Russian attached to the product; as a result, Uava
+371 29219145 Number of employees: 40 beer is not pasteurized.
E-mail: info@uzavasalus.eu Founded in: 1995
Website: Turnover in 2015: EUR 3200 000 Seeking cooperation in: Anyone who
www.uzavasalus.eu Turnover in 2014: EUR 3100 000 believes that the best beer must be a
Social media: facebook. naturally made product can establish
com/uzavasalus business cooperation with Zaksi Welcome
to Kurzeme and the Uava Brewery!
VALMIERMUIAS ALUS Member of the Board: Valmiermuia Amber Lager with elderflower
Legal form: Ltd Mr Aigars Ruis soda FRIS, Valmiermuia distilled Craft Beer.
Address: Dzirnavu iela 2, Contact: Ms Agnese Gaile-Skujia VALMIERMUIAS ALUS also produces Gardu
Valmiermuia, Valmieras Position of the contact person: Muti non-alcoholic beverages from Latvian
pag., Burtnieku nov., LV- Brand Manager berries Gardu Muti Quince BIO seltzer
4219, Latvia Languages spoken: Latvian, English, water, Gardu Muti Lingonberry seltzer water,
Phone: +371 64216601 Russian Gardu Muti Chokeberry seltzer water, Gardu
E-mail: Number of employees: 52 Muti Wild berry seltzer water and Gardu Muti
info@valmiermuiza.lv Founded in: 2005 Memalu Iced Tea. The Valmiermuia brewery
Website: Turnover in 2015: EUR 3840 000 takes part in culinary tourism and gladly
www.valmiermuiza.lv Turnover in 2014: EUR 3388 000 invites guests from near and far to visit the
Social media: Export volume 2015: EUR 86 000 brewery, discover how our beer is made,
facebook.com/ Export volume 2014: EUR 55 000 and taste the brewerys products. Guests
valmiermuiza Main markets: Latvia, Estonia, are also welcome to try Valmiermuias beer
Lithuania, Sweden. kitchen that serves both individuals and
groups. Valmiermuia is a great place to
VALMIERMUIAS ALUS is a celebrate Latvian traditional festivals and for
Latvian craft brewery near the private celebrations and seminars.
town of Valmiera, where a real,
live beer is brewed patiently Seeking cooperation in: Valmiermuia
and proudly, using the highest brewery is open to collaboration with
quality natural ingredients. For various tourism organizations interested in
beer lovers, the Valmiermuia culinary tourism, as well as specialized beer
brewery offers a variety of and delicatessen shops and distributors.
unpasteurized beers Valmiermuia Member of association: Latvian Chamber of
Amber Lager, Valmiermuia Dark Commerce and Industry, Deutsch - Baltische
Lager, Valmiermuia Wheat beer, Handelskammer in Estland, Lettland,
Valmiermuia Dark smoked beer, Litauen.
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ZLAUKTS Member of the Board: Business profile: LABIETIS is a Latvian craft
Legal form: Ltd Mr Reinis Pavi brewery, started as a brewpub in 2013.
Address: Aristda Brina iela Languages spoken: Latvian, English, Since then, we have been experimenting
9a-2, Rga, LV-1001, Latvia Russian with unique flavours from local Latvian
Phone: +371 25 655 958 Number of employees: 10 herbs alongside modern new-world and
E-mail: reinis@labietis.lv Founded in: 2013 European hops, different strains of yeast,
Website: www.labietis.lv Turnover in 2015: EUR 244 000 honey and other classic beer ingredients.
Social media: facebook. Turnover in 2014: EUR 165 000 In late 2015, we launched a completely new
com/AlusDarbnicaLabietis Export volume 2015: EUR 400 brewhouse to address the limitations on
Export volume 2014: EUR 0.00 our capacity. We are also now able to bottle
Main markets: Latvia. our beer in order to offer it to shops and the
HoReCa sector in Latvia as well as abroad.
The best of our ~40 recipes have made it to
the new brewhouse from the experimental
brewpub in Riga.
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Useful Addresses
Latvijas Bioloisks lauksaimniecbas asocicija Lauksaimnieku organizciju sadarbbas padome
Association of Latvian Organic Agriculture Latvian Agricultural Organisation Cooperation Council
Chairman of the Board: Mr Gustavs Norkrklis Chairman of the Board: Mr Edgars Treibergs
Address: Republikas laukums 2-501, Rga, LV-1981, Latvia Address: Republikas laukums 2, Rga, LV-1050, Latvia
Phone: +371 67027227, +371 29495888 Phone: +371 67027274, +371 26311133
E-mail: info@ekoprodukti.lv, gustavs@ekoprodukti.lv Fax: +371 67027243
Website: www.lbla.lv E-mail: losp@losp.lv, edgarstreibergs@inbox.lv
Website: www.losp.lv
Latvijas Gaas liellopu audztju asocicija
Latvian Beef Cattle Breeders Association Latvijas Lauksaimniecbas universitte, Prtikas
Chairwoman of the Board: Ms Aija dama tehnoloijas fakultte
Address: Izstu komplekss Rmava, Valdlaui, ekavas Faculty of Food Technology, Latvia University of Agricul-
pag., ekavas nov., LV-1076, Latvia ture
Phone: +371 29415054 Dean: Dr.sc.ing. Inga Ciprovia
Fax: +371 67600557 Address: Rgas iela 22, Jelgava, LV-3004, Latvia
E-mail: lgla@inbox.lv Phone: +371 63021075
Website: www.lgla.lv E-mail: ptfdek@llu.lv
Website: www.ptf.llu.lv
Latvijas Prtikas uzmumu federcija
Latvian Federation of Food Enterprises Agroresursu un ekonomikas institts
Member of the Board: Ms Ligita Turnere Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics
Address: Republikas laukums 2, Rga, LV-1981, Latvia Director: Mr Roberts Stafeckis
Phone: +371 67808968 Address: Struktoru iela 14, Rga, LV-1039, Latvia
Fax: +371 67808969 Phone: +371 67552909, +371 26492211
E-mail: info@lpuf.lv Fax: +371 67541789
Website: www.lpuf.lv E-mail: arei@arei.lv, roberts.stafeckis@arei.lv
Website: www.arei.lv
Latvijas Tirgotju asocicija
Latvian Traders Association Latvijas Republikas Zemkopbas ministrija
Chief Executive Officer: Ms Zane tolcere Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Latvia
Address: Bruinieku iela 12-9, Rga, LV-1001, Latvia Address: Republikas laukums 2, Rga, LV-1981, Latvia
Phone: +371 67297372, +371 27048484 Phone: +371 67027010
Fax: +371 67297364 Fax: +371 67027512
E-mail: irena@lta.lv, zane@lta.lv E-mail: zm@zm.gov.lv
Website: www.lta.lv Website: www.zm.gov.lv
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Useful Addresses
Lauku atbalsta dienests Prtikas drobas, dzvnieku veselbas un vides zintniskais
Rural Support Service institts BIOR
Director: Ms Anna Vtola-Helviga BIOR Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health, and Environ-
Address: Republikas laukums 2, Rga, LV-1981, Latvia mental Science
Phone: +371 67095000, +371 67027542 Director: Dr.med.vet., Ph.D. Aivars Brzi
Fax: +371 67027120 Address: Lejupes iela 3, Rga, LV-1076, Latvia
E-mail: lad@lad.gov.lv, anna.vitola.helviga@lad.gov.lv Phone: +371 67620513, +371 67620526
Website: www.lad.gov.lv Fax: +371 67620434
E-mail: bior@bior.gov.lv, aivars.berzins@bior.gov.lv
Prtikas un veterinrais dienests Website: www.bior.gov.lv
Food and Veterinary Service
Director General: Mr Mris Balodis
Address: Peldu iela 30, Rga, LV-1050, Latvia
Phone: +371 67095230
Fax: +371 67322727
E-mail: pvd@pvd.gov.lv, maris.balodis@pvd.gov.lv
Website: www.pvd.gov.lv
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Promotion of
Entrepreneurship,
Investment and Foreign Trade
The mission of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) is to promote
growth of the economy of Latvia. Accordingly, the objective of LIAA is to promote business
development by facilitating increased foreign investment, while elevating the competitiveness
of Latvian entrepreneurs in both domestic and foreign markets.
With more than 20 years of experience in attracting of foreign direct investment to Latvia and
promoting foreign trade, the Agency has worked continually to improve the business environ-
ment and provide services appropriate to the needs of business.
Following Latvias accession to the EU in 2004, the Agency adopted new methods and tools,
including the effective utilisation of resources from EU Structural funds. Today, LIAA offers an
integrated solution it supports companies in Latvia trading internationally as well as overseas
businesses seeking partners or locations in Latvia and administers state support programmes
for entrepreneurs co-financed from EU Structural funds.
To ensure high quality communication with customers the Agency has representative offices
Minsk (Belarus), Beijing, Shanghai and Ningbo (China), Copenhagen (Denmark), Helsinki (Fin-
land), Paris (France), Berlin (Germany), Rome (Italy), Tokyo (Japan), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Vilnius
(Lithuania), Amsterdam (the Netherlands), Oslo (Norway), Warsaw (Poland), Moscow (Russia),
Singapore (Singapore), Stockholm (Sweden), Dubai (UAE), London (UK) and USA.
An ability to anticipate the rapidly changing needs of businesses and markets by offering
new services characterises the Agencys own competitiveness, built on the knowledge and
competencies of our experienced specialists. LIAA pays close attention to the quality of its
own performance, comparing it with world best practices, and subsequently introducing new
services and solutions for our customers.
In, 2013, LIAA received UNCTADs (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
Investment Promotion Award for Excellence in Promoting Export-oriented FDI in recognition
of the high quality of our services. Today, LIAA continues to uphold its high professional stan-
dards, attracting FDI projects in a highly competitive global market.
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