LATVIA — Smart Investment LIAA – Investment and Development Agency of Latvia
FOOD PROCESSING
Your business gate openers providing quick solutions & ensuring smooth business startup
invest@liaa.gov.lv www.investinlatvia.org +371 67039473 2 Perses Street, Riga, Latvia, LV-1442
FOOD TECHNOLOGIES OF THE FUTURE
8th
highest share in the EU of organic farming land (2021)
2nd
in the EU in wheat & rye production per capita (2022)
Capital Riga Territory 64.6 K km Population 1.9 M Currency € (EUR) Languages Latvian, English & Russian; German is also widely spoken Member of EU, NATO & OECD
5th
most forested country in Europe (2022)
8th
largest cranberry producer per capita in the world (2021)
18.8%
12%
sector’s input Latvia's manufacturing exports (2022)
sector’s contribution to the total turnover in manufacturing (2021)
NATURAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR OPPORTUNITIES • High export potential for organic fruit and vegetables • A robust supply chain with experienced workforce and high quality standards control in all production stages: from ingredients to ready products • • One of Europe’s cleanest environments and modern manufacturing technologies
EASY TO START
HELPING YOU GROW
• Startup visa as fast track for non-EU founders • EU Blue Card for highly qualified workers & their families • Temporary Residence Permit as another option
• 50–60% of co-finance for Staff training. Last call for applications will open in June • Support for digitalization of processes in commercial activities • 5 Special Economic Zones