Discussion about rye cultivation in Latvia

The discussion "Is Latvia a rye superpower?" will explore how to preserve and promote national rye growing traditions in Latvia.

One of the largest bread producers in Latvia, AS “Hanzas Maiznīcas” and the Latvian Bakers’ Association are organizing a discussion of industry experts “Is Latvia a rye superpower?” on November 10th of this year at 11:00. Its goal is to find out how to preserve and promote the traditions of rye growing and eating rye bread in the country.

The discussion is being held as part of Latvia's centenary, taking into account that rye and rye bread are our cultural heritage and national pride.

Anyone can participate in the discussion in person or watch it live on Leta's video (www.leta.lvThe discussion takes place in room 314 of the Ministry of Agriculture building.

 “In honor of the country's centenary, JSC “Hanzas Maiznīcas” together with the Latvian Bakers' Association are launching a discussion on rye growing and the traditions of eating rye bread in Latvia, with an emphasis on preserving its future prospects. Rye bread is our unique national heritage, which is included in UNESCO and which is important to pass on from generation to generation. Therefore, it is currently important to discuss how to maintain farmers' interest in growing high-quality rye for local consumption, bakers to bake rye bread, and residents to continue to prefer rye bread and other breads made from rye, taking into account that new eating habits are entering Latvia. Only by working together can we preserve the culture of rye growing and rye eating for future generations,” informs Uģis Mihņevičs, CEO and member of the board of JSC “Hanzas Maiznīcas”.

The discussion will be attended by Uģis Mihņevičs, head and board member of AS “Hanzas Maiznīcas”, Kārlis Zemešs, chairman of the board of the Latvian Bakers' Association and owner of the “Skudras” bakery, Gunta Duka, executive director of the Latvian Bakers' Association, Žilvinas Pakeltis, board member of AS “Rīgas Dzirnavnieks”, Laima Klidziņa, representative of the association “Zemnieku Saeima” and owner of the “Klidziņa” bakery, Ginta Lanka, deputy head of the Sustainable Development Department of the Department of Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture (MA), Arvīds Krivens, senior rapporteur and nutrition expert of the International Affairs Department of the Ministry of Agriculture.