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Latvian Food Cluster

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latvianfoods.eu/en/Riga, Latvia
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About

The Latvian Food Cluster is the largest cluster in Latvia, comprising 225 members, including 202 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is the only multisectoral cluster within the Latvian food processing industry, representing producers from all food subsectors and covering over 60% of the entire Latvian food production market.

Key Strengths and Capabilities:

✤ Extensive experience in international and regional projects, including H2020, I3, COSME, Interreg, and more
✤ Access to a broad network of Latvian food producers and research and development institutions
✤ Proven track record in projects related to export, innovation, R&D, and internationalization across food and other industries
✤ Strong background in dissemination and communication within project frameworks

Innovation

  • Smart Food Solutions: Encourage R&D in areas like functional foods, alternative proteins, precision fermentation, and circular food systems.

  • Digitalization: Support adoption of AI, blockchain for traceability, and IoT in production and logistics.

  • Sustainability: Promote eco-packaging, zero-waste processes, and carbon footprint reduction.

Focus on:

  • EU Programs & Funding

  • Cross-border cross-sectorial partnerships

  • Academia–Industry Links: Foster stronger ties between cluster members and universities or research institutions.

  • Startup Engagement: Create a soft-landing program for food-tech startups and organize matchmaking events.

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Biodiversity and ecosystem services

1 Additional activities for the European Biodiversity Partnership: Biodiversa+

Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors

1 Novel circular business models to enable the just transition to a sustainable and circular economy6 Indicators for the transition to sustainable and circular economy10 Support to the EU Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative: scoping action16 Open Topic: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and circular transformation of SMEs

Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities

4 Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation

Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal

6 Strengthening and connecting bioeconomy networks7 Strengthening the European Research Area by enhancing the bioeconomy research and innovation ecosystem in BIOEAST countries11 Enhancing sustainability and resilience of agriculture, forestry and rural development through digital twins

Clean environment and zero pollution

7 Reducing pollution from the food and drink industries8 Substances of concern and emerging pollutants from bio-based industries and products: mapping and replacement

Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption

15 Additional activities of the European partnership on sustainable food systems for people, planet and climate17 Nutrition in emergency situations - Ready to-use Supplementary Food (RUSF) and Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food20 Making food systems more resilient to food safety risks through the deployment of technological solutions21 Research and innovation for food waste prevention and reduction at household level through measurement, monitoring and new technologies

Representatives

Armands Lejas-Krūmiņš

Cluster Manager

Latvian Food Cluster

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