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“We are constantly investing in improvement and development, creating a more competitive production environment,” said the company’s board chairman Toms Didrihsons, adding that automation minimized manufacturing risks and helps to deal with shortage of laborforce.

The cooloes and waffles plant in Riga employes 165 people. Last year the plant produced more than six tons of cookies and waffles.

As reported, consolidated sales of Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Latvija last year reached EUR 81.1 mln, or by EUR 3.3 mln or 4.3% more than in 2016, while the company’s consolidated profit reached EUR 3.1 mln.

Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Latvija is one of the leading producers of chocolate, confectionery and snacks in the Baltic states. Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Latvija’s portfolio includes the following brands - Laima, Selga, Staburadze, AdazuCipsi and Taffel.