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Latvia's blackcurrant fields eaten away by pest
Latvia's blackcurrant fields eaten away by pest
Blackcurrant harvests will be small this year in Latvia. This is due to the frost in April and early May, as well as to the currant clearwing (Synanthedon tipuliformis), a pest that destroys blackcurrants, redcurrants, and gooseberries. Some organic farms have already reported 75-100% destruction of blackcurrant fields, Zemgale Television reported on May 23.
Will birch sap and cold soup tempt tourists to Latvia?
Will birch sap and cold soup tempt tourists to Latvia?
Latvian Television's 'Kultūršoks' (Culture Shock) show has taken a look at current efforts to market Latvia to foreign audiences – and concluded that the current strategy has considerable room for improvement.
Gastro-tourism on Latvia's menu
Gastro-tourism on Latvia's menu
In order to reach Latvia's goal of being included in international restaurant rating systems and guides, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) is organising a series of gastronomy and hospitality tourism training sessions to increase the overall quality and diversity of Latvia's gastronomy offer.
Don't waste Easter's eggs!
Don't waste Easter's eggs!
In case you are among those who have dyed and boiled enough eggs for a small village, LSM's Latvian language service offers four simple recipes with traditional and non-traditional Latvian ingredients to make your life easier.
Raw milk purchase price rose nearly 50% last year
Raw milk purchase price rose nearly 50% last year
Provisional data compiled by the Central Statistical Bureau and published March 24 of Latvia show that in 2022 the annual average purchase price of raw milk grew by 153 euros per tonne (EUR/t) or 48.2 % reaching 471 EUR/t.
Eggs 35% more expensive than a year ago
Eggs 35% more expensive than a year ago
With the approach of Easter, many people's thoughts will be turning to eggs. Price rises over the last 12 months are making them a costly commodity, though not yet quite as expensive as the Faberge variety.
Food exchange cabinet opens in Rēzekne
Food exchange cabinet opens in Rēzekne
On Friday, a food exchange point will be opened in Rēzekne at the main entrance of the city's Social Service department, reports Lavian Radio.
Live Rīga recommends Latvian cuisine hotspots
Live Rīga recommends Latvian cuisine hotspots
If you're planning an early Spring break in the Latvian capital and want to sample some original traditional or contemporary Latvian cuisine, the Live Rīga website has some freshly-baked recommendations for you.
8 Future Foods from Latvia
8 Future Foods from Latvia
The power of peas, beans and buckwheat, insect protein and new production technologies – Labs of Latvia looks at some of the innovations that local food producers are bringing to the table. 

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