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Categories: BUSINESS · POLITICS

Latvia food price reductions

Entities: SeeNext · Harvest Basket · LIDL · Freshona · Trattoria Alfredo

Overview

In late June 2026 the Latvian government announced a cut in value‑added tax on staple foods to 12%, effective 1 July, aiming to ease the cost of everyday items for consumers. Within a month, retailer Lidl rolled out a broad price‑reduction programme for its frozen food range, lowering regular prices by up to 42 % on products such as potato bites, vegetable mixes, and frozen pizzas. The cuts follow a July price‑comparison study that found Lidl’s basket of everyday foods to be the cheapest in the market, and continue a multi‑year initiative that began at the end of the previous year to extend lower prices to additional categories, including fresh vegetables, dairy, bread, coffee and other long‑shelf‑life goods.

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Lidl Cuts Prices on Frozen Food Range in Latvia

    Lidl reduces regular prices on many frozen foods in Latvia by up to 42 %, continuing a year‑long price‑cut programme and reflecting SeeNext data showing Lidl offers the cheapest everyday food basket.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Latvia cuts VAT on staple foods to 12% starting July 1

    From 1 July, Latvia reduces VAT on bread, milk, eggs and poultry to 12% for a year‑long pilot, with a “Honest VAT Reducer” label for compliant retailers.

Sources

jauns.lv · santa.lv · valmieraszinas.lv