EconomyPublished: 30 June 2026 at 15:36

Government Approves €9 Million for State Food Reserves

On Tuesday, June 30, the government supported the Ministry of Agriculture's report on allocating €9 million to strengthen Latvia's readiness to provide food to residents during crises or national threats.

The Latvian government on Tuesday, June 30, approved a report prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) that allocates €9 million for the establishment of state food reserves. The decision is part of measures to enhance the country's ability to ensure food supply to the population in times of crisis or national threat. The reserves are being created to prepare Latvia for unforeseen circumstances that could affect food deliveries.

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