Interreg Central Baltic Programme
07/01/2026 - 06/30/2029 (CB1000584)

Exports of Artisan Cheese and Complementary Fine Food products from Latvia, Estonia, and Finland to the UK

Project goals

The project supports Nordic and Baltic artisan cheese and fine food producers in expanding to the UK premium food market. Through training, expert support, experience exchange and joint promotion, participating SMEs will strengthen their export readiness and build new business relationships with buyers in the UK HORECA sector and specialised fine food retail. The project promotes authentic artisan products under the Northern Baltic Cheese and Fine Foods brand.

Project results

  • Improved export knowledge and international market readiness of participating SMEs.
  • Stronger capacity to meet the expectations of premium international markets.
  • Joint promotion of artisan cheeses and complementary fine foods under the Northern Baltic Cheese and Fine Foods brand.
  • New business connections with UK buyers and increased opportunities for sustainable growth in premium food markets.

Project budget

The total project budget is EUR 1,622,825.48, of which EUR 1,298,260.38 is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Interreg Central Baltic Programme.

Co-funded by the European Union