Find out about Latvian companies participating in PLMA`s

Stands S4756
PLMA’s World of Private Label
Parkhal 8, Stand: 8804-8917
19 -20 May, 2015, Amsterdam
Latvia in Facts and Figures
Parliamentary republic, one of the Baltic Sea Region countries
Bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus, maritime border with Sweden
Capital: Rīga
Area: 64 573 km2
Population: 2.0 million (as of 1st January, 2014)
Language: Latvian (official); Russian, English and German are also widely spoken
Currency: 1 Euro (EUR) = 100 cents
FDI’s European City of the Future 2014/15 ranked Riga as No 1 Large European City for Cost Effectiveness
Average connection speed - top 10 in the world
A green country: 51% covered by forest
High quality food resources - share of agricultural land is 37%
Additional information:
www.csb.lv
www.bank.lv
www.li.lv
Why Latvia?
Secure business environment:
Open market economy, EU and WTO membership
Clearly defined government policy to strengthen the national economy
National strategy for investment promotion - POLARIS process
• Coordinated cooperation between public, private and academic sectors
• Science and knowledge management
• Increased support for promising sectors
• Assistance throughout project implementation
Foreign Investors’ Council of Latvia - an advisor on improvements to Latvia’s business environment and investment climate
Business friendly:
Ranked 23rd in the world for ease of doing business
Competitive tax system (CIT 15%)
State support programmes for new business development
Four Special Economic Zones
• Corporate tax discounts (as high as 80%)
• 0% VAT and no customs or excise duties
Services provided by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA)
Access to knowledge and skills:
Highly educated and multilingual workforce at a relatively low cost
Northern European culture and work ethic
Business knowledge and experience with Russia
00
V1
DG1
BK1
1 0255
00
100
DG1
00
44
1 325
K1
K1
K1
K1
G1
S1
BK1
1 000
1 025
CIDO
1 3256
K1
V1
5001
BK1
1 000
1 0009
25
Banga LTD
644
1 3256
K1
K1
K1
K1
G1
44
1 3256
K1
K1
K1
K1
G1
950
DG1
50
300
V1
5001
Lat Eko Food
100
Additional information:
www.liaa.gov.lv
www.li.lv
www.polarisprocess.com
K1
G1
VI
K1
8004
K1
aA
loja StarkelsenN
1 000
1 0255
00
100
P Foods
1 000
1 025
5001
00
1 000
925
100
1 2006
050
00
BK1
BK1
BK1
V1
V1
V1
DG2
100
DG2
1002
DG2
00
1 5006
P
5001
9001
725
9001
725
9001
725
1 9005
0
12 500
D
E
F
G
H
1
I
J
AV FOOD LTD
Address: Bruņinieku str. 8a-14, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia
Phone: + 371 29568738
E-mail: info@khancaviar.eu
www.khancaviar.eu
AV FOOD is a manufacturer, importer, exporter, repacker and wholesaler of finest seafood delicacies, such as sturgeon caviar,
salmon and trout caviar, red king crabs, smoked sturgeon products and much more.
We offer products of highest quality and a wide range of services (repacking, smoking, re-exporting).
Khan Caviar (brand name) has all necessary certificates to export caviar to all over the world.
KOLUMBIJA LTD
Address: Roņu str. 6d, Liepāja, LV-3401, Latvia
Phone: + 371 63401698
Fax: +371 63401698
E-mail: office@fish-pk.lv
www.fish-pk.com
KOLUMBIJA LTD is one of the biggest and most advanced fish processing factories in the Baltic States. Company is located in
Liepaja, Latvia on the East cost of Baltic Sea. Thanks to this location on the territory of non freezing port of Liepaja, factory
gets fresh fish directly from fishing vessels all year long. The factory offers wide range of canned fish products and is popular
and appreciated among customers in more than 20 countries for its outstanding quality and excellent taste. Assortment
includes wide range of different fish – oceanic, sea, river and lake fish as well as different dressings and sauces – tomato
sauce, mustard cream, jelly filling, in own juice, in oil etc.
Gold medal for the product “Marble catfish in oil” in exhibition “ProdExpo 2015” (Moscow),
Gold medal for the product “Rainbow trout in brine” in exhibition “ProdExpo 2014” (Moscow).
CIDO GRUPA LTD
Address: Ostas str. 4, Rīga, LV-1005, Latvia
Phone: + 371 67023401
Fax: +371 67830487
E-mail: cido.export@royalunibrew.com
www.cidogrupa.lv, www.cido.lv CIDO GRUPA is one of the largest beverage manufacturers in Baltic States since it was established in the 1992 year.
Later we became a part of a big international family Royal Unibrew – Denmark beverage producer.
Our portfolio consists of more than 200 products in different packages and volumes under 11 brands: juices, nectars, water,
still and carbonized drinks and beers.
We are experts in Private Label business producing for markets like Denmark and China.
The usage of our own water and raw materials from the certificated suppliers allows us continuously produce products
without changes in taste, colour and quality what is highly appreciated by our customers worldwide.
VENDEN LTD
Address: Ganību dambis 33, Rīga, LV-1005, Latvia
Phone: + 371 67344444
Fax: +371 67501112
E-mail: venden@venden.lv
www.venden.lv
VENDEN was established in 1997 with an ambition to become the largest natural water producer and supplier within the
territory of Latvia. Venden follows a vision to become the leading spring, mineral water and natural soft drink producer in
Latvia. Its mission is to establish a capable brand portfolio based on production from natural raw materials and offer its
customers the best products, created by nature, to think green and take care of the surrounding environment.
Potential cooperation partners: The trading companies which are looking for Private Trade Mark. The companies which
produce innovative “green” products.
Other info (e.g. certificates, etc): ISO (LVS EN ISO 22000:2006).
DIMDINI LTD
Address: “Dimdiņi”, Lizums, Gulbenes district, Latvia
Phone: + 371 64471317
Fax: + 371 64471255
E-mail: info@dimdini.lv
www.dimdini.lv
DIMDIŅI is a vegetable grower and producer specializing in cabbages. The company farms around 420 hectares of cabbage (mostly),
as well as Chinese cabbage and cauliflower. Most-of the cabbage is processed producing Sauerkraut, Stewed sauerkrauts, Pickled
Cabbage and Marinated Cabbage Salad. The Company also markets fresh cabbage.
DIMDIŅI also offers a variety of vegetable salads: Beetroot in Mayonnaise, Cooked Beetroot, Cauliflower Salad, Korean Salad, etc., as
well as cooked beans and peas. Cabbage growing takes place following an integrated breeding method approved by the international
GLOBAL G.A.P. certificate issued to the Company. All production conforms to HACCP quality standards.
Potential cooperation partners: Company who works with vegetables. Operated in Retail sector. Retail chain responsible purchasing
managers for Private Labels. Company who produce Private Label products in Vegetable category for Retail Chains.
Other info (e.g. certificates, etc): In september 2015 Company will have BRC certification.
JAUNKRASTS LTD
Address: “Paegļi”, Brunavas rural municipality, Bauskas district, LV-3907, Latvia
Phone: + 371 25657572
E-mail: representative@jaunkrasts.lv
www.jaunkrasts.lv
WE TAKE THE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERYTHING- STARTING WITH THE SEEDS TO THE FINISHED PRODUCT!
Company benefits:
• High production capacity- 20 tonnes of finished products per 24 hours;
• Shelf life - up to 7 months;
• The steaming takes place in vacuum sealed packages - the product remains its nutritional value;
• The product is delicious!
• We can easily change the consistency and readiness according to the customer demands;
• We can pack the beetroots according to client specification.
The company follows HACCP principles and we are proud of our BRC Certificate.
Potentional cooperation partners: Retail chains, processed vegetable importers, distributors, HORECA.
PIEJŪRA LTD
Address: “Avoti”, Nīcas rural municipality, Nīcas district, LV-3473, Latvia
Phone: + 371 63486394
Fax: +371 63486395
E-mail: info@piejura.lv
www.amberfish.lv, www.piejura.lv
The company produces smoked, roasted, frozen and canned fish products. PIEJŪRA currently offers not only a wide range
of canned fish products but also cold smoked salmon fillets. The company is the only producer in the Baltic states that can
manufacture such a wide product range including smoked, roasted, frozen and canned fish products.
The main markets of PIEJŪRA are Europe, CIS, USA, Canada, Australia. Company exports 97% of its products. The company’s
core value is maintaining high quality, achieved by continuous investments and researches into production. All products are
ecologically pure. Benzopyrene content is lower than specified in requirements for the countries that PIEJŪRA exports to. Smoking
is performed in modern smoking sheds, which meet all the technical production requirements. Only high-quality certified
materials are used in the production process. The fish used in production includes salmon, mackerel, herring, sprats, cod and other
sea food. Today PIEJŪRA is one of the Latvia’s best loved fish food producers and well recognized internationally.
BANGA LTD
Address: Akas str. 74B, Roja, Rojas district, LV-3264, Latvia
Phone: + 371 63269138
Fax: +371 63260134
E-mail: balticfishgroup@balticfishgroup.com
www.banga-seafood.com
BANGA is a canned fish producing factory located in Roja, Latvia. Roja is a district centre in Kurzeme at the shores of the Gulf
of Riga, where the river Roja falls into the gulf.
The company opened its production unit within territory of the former collective farm BANGA that was very popular during
the soviet times, commencing production of canned fish already in 1998. Since the beginning of 2012 BANGA has revived
in new quality having adjusted and updated its production unit in accordance with requirements of the European Council
directives, as well as received a permit for export not only to European countries, but also to the Customs Union states.
The main production assortment is high quality processed canned fish that are mainly made of fresh fish from the Baltic Sea.
Basic production includes high quality sprats and Baltic herring in oil, Baltic sardines in oil and tomato sauce, sprats with
chili, garlic, paprika, cod liver in oil, mussels natural, in oil and other products.
Potential cooperation partners: Retail chains, distributors. Other info (e.g. certificates, etc): IFS certificate.
JSC DOBELES DZIRNAVNIEKS
Address: 4 Spodrības str., Dobele, Dobeles district, LV-3701, Latvia
Phone: + 371 63723289
Fax: +371 63781329
E-mail: dobelemill.eu
www.dobelemill.eu
DOBELES DZIRNAVNIEKS (Dobele Mill) is one of the leading grain processors in the Baltics with worldwide export experience.
We produce:
• all types of flour and flour mixtures
• durum and soft wheat semolina
• durum and soft wheat pasta
• various kind of flakes and flakes mixtures in a wide range of packaging and design upon request.
Certificates held: BRC, ISO 22000, ISO 9001
LATVIJAS PIENS LTD /TRIKĀTA
Address: Langervaldes str. 7, Jelgava, LV-3002, Latvia
Phone: + 371 28755806
E-mail: info@lvpiens.lv
www.trikatacheese.com
LATVIJAS PIENS is a cooperative enterprise of Latvian farmers, which aims to produce high–quality dairy products sourced
in Latvia, promoting the welfare of the Latvian countryside by producing cheese and industrial dairy products. The cheese
produced by LATVIJAS PIENS is presented on the local and worldwide market by our own consumer brand TRIKĀTA.
We deliver a wide range of cheeses - starting from mainstream cheese (Tilsiter, Edam) to upper mainstream and premium
speciality cheese. TRIKĀTA is a cheese market share leader in Latvia and is rapidly growing in export markets thanks to the
high-quality cheeses regularly receiving awards in international competitions. The company’s turnover in 2013 reached 37 M
euros and it employs around 100 employees.
Potential cooperation partners: Distributors, wholesalers, importers, retail chains.
Other info (e.g. certificates, etc): Latvijas piens has ISO 22000 and BRC certificates.
MILDA KM
Address: “Jaunliberti”, Kocēnu rural municipality, Kocēnu district, LV-4220, Latvia
Phone: + 371 26339916
Fax: + 371 64281894
E-mail: birojs@milda.lv
www.milda.lv
MILDA KM is a highly qualified manufacturer of tomato sauces, ketchups, mayonnaise and preserved foods. Our product
portfolio consists of over 130 products designed for wide range of customer profiles, adapted for different markets.
We are one of the most longstanding manufacturers in this segment in Latvia, with 29 year experience in tomato sauce,
ketchup, mayonnaise and canned food production.
In the market, the company offers products under three brand-names: Milda (19 years on the market); GardiGan (6 years on
the market); Nr.1 (5 years on the market).
With 10 year experience of the private label manufacturing, including for leading retailers in the Baltic market. Over 30% of our
turnover is generated by export. Company also provides a wide range of products in the segment of HoReCa. The company has
got the certificate of ISO 22000:2005, so certify the highest quality of the manufacturing processes not only in Latvian, but also
international markets.
REZEKNE MEAT FACTORY LTD
Address: Rīgas str. 22, Rēzekne, LV-4601, Latvia
Phone: + 371 64607300
Fax: +371 64628050
E-mail: rgk@rgk.lv
www.rgk.lv
REZEKNE MEAT FACTORY was established in 2001th and now is one of the leading full-cycle meat processing companies in Baltic
States. Company has three factories in Latvia that manufacture more than 300 products in such categories as frankfurters, sausage,
smoked sausage, cold-smoked sausage, smoked meat, chicken meat products, canned food, frozen semi-finished meat products dumplings, cutlets, etc.
Company’s finished production volume is one of the highest in Latvia, approximately 25% of products are exported. The main markets
of our company are Estonia, Germany, England, Greece, Lithuania, Ireland, Sweden and others. We have a valuable experience in
Private Label business producing products as for leading trading companies, as well as for biggest retailers.
Definitely, the key to success is high quality raw materials from European Union, original recipes, wide choice of products, continuous
investments and following to the latest trends and working on developing new products.
Potential cooperation partners: we are interested in cooperating with retail chains, distributors and wholesalers that are interested in
high quality meat products.
Certificates: HACCP. Company is in process of certification ISO 9001:2008; ISO 22000:2005, IFS and BRC.
JSC BALTICOVO
Address: Office building, Iecava district, LV-3913, Latvia
Phone: + 371 63943809
Fax: +371 63943850
E-mail: trade@balticovo.com
www.balticovo.com
BALTICOVO is a major producer of Fresh Eggs and Egg products in the Northern Europe that also produces Rapeseed oil. Company
has 2.6 million laying hens, ensuring every day production around 1.7 million eggs. 40 years of experience in the Egg industry and
modern production facilities has helped Balticovo to become one of the leaders within its field of expertise. Balticovo is focused
on production of health friendly products from fresh eggs. This year company will be presenting its new and innovative liquid egg
products intended for retail and households: Egg White Liquid and Liquid Pancake Mix. Balticovo assortment also includes other
qualitative products, such as Fresh Shell Eggs, Boiled Eggs, multiple Liquid Egg Products, Dried Egg Products as well as Rapeseed
Oil. All of these products are appreciated by customers in the major markets of the European Union as well as outside of it.
The potential cooperation partners would be Retail Chains, Horeca sector, Bakeries and Egg Product producers.
Balticovo has its own accredited laboratory, controlling raw material and product quality. Process is running accordingly to issued
Certificates of HACCP and ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000:2005, BRC Food and IFS Food.
BALTIC WILD LTD
Address: “Pupoli” 17, Slampe, Tukuma region, LV-3119, Latvia
Phone: + 371 67322388
Fax: +371 67322399
E-mail: balticwild@balticwild.com
www.balticwild.com
BALTIC WILD is the largest game meat buyer and producer in Baltic’s. We offer processed foods - smoked meat, canned
game, meatballs and sausages, dumplings, also fresh, frozen game meat (elk, wild boar, venison, and roe deer).
Our speciality is product line without E additives – healthy and delicious.
Our task is to discover to you the world of excellent taste provided by natural, energy rich and pure game products, basing
on the proven experience and forest resources of the Baltic States. The biggest advantage of BALTIC WILD game meat is its
nutritional value.
Potential cooperation partners: We are looking for new European export markets - business partners, customers and
enjoyers of the game delicacies. We are willing to introduce more widely our products to visitors and participants of the
exhibition!
Address: Pērses iela 2,
Rīga, LV-1442, Latvia
Phone: +371 67039400
Fax: +371 67039401
E-mail: liaa@liaa.gov.lv
Website: www.liaa.gov.lv
Person in charge of the exhibition:
Mr. Valters Jēkabsons
Position: Project Manager
Export Promotion Division
Phone: +371 67039414
Fax: +371 67039401
E-mail: valters.jekabsons@liaa.gov.lv
LIAA Representative Office in the Netherlands
Address: Ambassade van de Republiek Letland in het Koninkrijk van Nederland,
Koninginnegracht 27, 2514 AB,’s-Gravenhage, Nederland
Ms. Egita Aizsilniece-Ibema
Head of the Representative Office
Phone: +31 703065007
Fax: +31 703065009
Mobile: +31 629471855
E-mail: egita.aizsilniece-ibema@liaa.gov.lv, nl@liaa.gov.lv
The Latvian Export Import Directory
- The online database that will jumpstart your business in Latvia.
With online company promotion, search features and details freely available,
EXIM helps companies to connect.
With EXIM you can:
Promote your products or find new ones on Latvia’s B2B trade website;
Create an online business proposal and advertise your products;
Find new business partners and find out about actual events in Latvia;
Access all the business news from Latvia.
The main sections of the portal:
Companies – a database of Latvian companies;
Proposals – business advertisements and commercial ideas;
Events – a list of events in Latvia and abroad;
Market Info – information about the Latvian economy, industry and commerce.
right contacts in Latvia!
Pērses iela 2, Rīga, LV-1442, Latvia; phone: +371 67039459, fax: +371 67039401, e-mail: exim@liaa.gov.lv, www.liaa.gov.lv
Stands S4756