In 1957, the Skrīveri Food Factory became the first company in Latvia to produce what soon became Latvia’s national candy – the penuche fudge known as “Gotiņa” (Little Cow).  In 2011, a family from Skrīveri took over the historical manufacturing facilities, using age-old recipes to cook, wrap and sell the candies.  These are made of condensed milk and sweet cream butter, and the “Gotiņa” candies are always made by hand.  Visitors can purchase candies and take a tour of the plant.  The owner is the main candy master and loves to talk about his work.

Hosts:  Baiba and Aigars Lūsis

Preserving a Latvian brand:  The “Gotiņa” candy

Senior citizens get a tour of the factory for EUR 2 all year round (full price of EUR 3).