Seminar "Restructuring the supply chains of fruit and vegetable products" to mitigate the effects of Covid-19

"Restructuring the supply chains of fruit and vegetables" to mitigate the effects of Covid-19

National Research Program Project Economic, Political and Legal Framework for Preserving Latvia's Economic Potential and Promoting Competitiveness Growth after the Pandemic Crisis (reCOVery-LV)

Event concept: Informative and engaging discussion about food chains and their operations during the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and most importantly - the development of proposals for entrepreneurs (producers and processors), the non-governmental sector, and policymakers on options for preserving the potential of the food sector and restoring competitiveness after the crisis and strengthening resilience to overcome similar crises in the future.

Anyone interested can participate in the event by sending a message to the e-mail address: anna.vitola-helviga@llu.lv

10:45 – 11:00 Registration, morning coffee

11:00 – 11:15 Opening of the seminar and information about the reCOVery-LV project and the Intereg project BalticBiomass4Value Dr.oec. Irina Pilvere

11:15 – 11:45 Fruit, berry and vegetable production and processing chains and risks during Covid-19 Dr.oec. Ilze Upīte, Dr.biol. Edīte Kaufmane

11:45 – 12:15 Discussion on internal and external risks affecting the operation of the relevant food chain Led by the relevant sector research manager

12:15 – 13:00 Development of recommendations for entrepreneurs, non-governmental organizations, policymakers to overcome the crisis Group work

13:00 – 13:30 Conclusions and proposals

Additional information: Anna Vītola -Helviga, mobile phone: 26549657, e-mail: anna.vitola-helviga@llu.lv