ASNS Ingredient chooses Adven as the energy partner for its new pea protein factory in Latvia

ASNS Ingredient is a joint venture owned by LATRAPS, the largest agricultural cooperative in the Baltics, and the Pfeifer & Langen Group, one of Europe’s leading food producers specializing in sugar and related products. The company name meaning “sprout” in Latvian - reflects its mission to support local farmers while developing new, sustainable plant-based solutions.

 “Our project is a great example of how we can utilize local knowhow and resources, building something global. By tapping into the global healthy lifestyle boom and rising demand for plant-based products, our project positions Latvia as an important player in Europe’s modern food economy. I am very pleased that Adven is a part of that journey and provide the key critical energy infra for us to be able to concentrate on our core business and stakeholder interaction”, says Edgars Ruža, CEO of ASNS Ingredient.

The factory, located on a 10-hectare site in Jelgava, will process up to 70,000 tonnes of yellow peas annually, sourced mainly from Latvian farmers. From these crops, the plant will produce high-value ingredients such as pea protein isolates and concentrates, starches, dietary fibers and feed proteins. The ingredients will serve a wide range of applications, from protein snacks, sports nutrition, beverages, baby food, gluten-free products, and meat alternatives to non-food uses such as bioplastics, paper, and biopolymers.

To support the factory’s operations, Adven is building a renewable steam production facility on site that will deliver over 130 GWh of steam annually, powered by local renewable fuels. Through the Energy as a Service partnership model, ASNS Ingredient will purchase the energy it needs from Adven, while Adven executes the investment and ensures reliable, sustainable supply throughout the long-term contract. This partnership not only enables the Jelgava project but also demonstrates how industrial-scale renewable energy solutions can unlock further investment and strengthen Latvia’s attractiveness on the international stage.

“Adven has been building this partnership since 2019. It truly encompasses Adven’s long-term commitment of helping our customers since day one, even though the project wouldn´t see daylight right away. We are proud of being part of this very significant investment and supporting industrial growth in Latvia”, says Kristaps Greidāns, Director of Market Development at Adven.

The factory will secure long-term demand for locally grown peas, create new jobs in Zemgale region, expand Latvia’s export capacity, and contribute to European food self-sufficiency and the development of a circular bioeconomy as locally grown, sustainable plant-based ingredients will be more widely available. Commissioning of the site is expected to begin gradually during the second half of 2026, with full capacity reached in 2027.

For more information, please contact:

ASNS Ingredient

Edgars Ruža, CEO, +371 26596492, edgars.ruza@asnsfood.com

Kaija Silarāja, Head of Administration, +371 29517877, kaija.silaraja@asnsfood.com

Adven

Leo Toivonen, VP Sales Finland & Baltics, +358 407084194, leo.toivonen@adven.com

or Adven´s mediacontacts below.

About SIA "ASNS Ingredient"

SIA "ASNS Ingredient" was founded in 2020 with the aim of creating one of the world's most modern and largest pea protein production facilities. Supporting Latvian farmers, the company specializes in the production and processing of pea isolate and its by-products – starch, soluble fiber, yeast, and protein. The construction of the pea protein plant is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, with maximum capacity expected to be reached by the end of 2027. SIA ASNS Ingredient plans to export its products worldwide. https://asnsfood.com/

About Adven

Adven is a dynamic energy group, driving the energy transition by developing sustainable and competitive solutions in partnership with customers, municipalities, and suppliers. Together, our 600 employees provide households and businesses with heating based on district heating and geoenergy, and industries with steam, heating, cooling and infrastructure services that improve resource efficiency. We have a long and solid track record with more than 50 years of experience within the field. Today we operate over 350 sites in Europe with a total energy volume of 5,6 TWh. Our annual turnover is EUR 409 million, and our total balance sheet EUR 1437 million. https://adven.com/