Soft drinks and bottled water production continues its development. There are 187 enterprises in this field. Medium and large companies are 14, and they generate over 87% of total sales revenue in the sector and 91% of the added value. Together, they create an added value of over BGN 266 million per year, which is nearly 46% of the added value in the production of all types of beverages, the Institute for Market Economy calculated.

 

He made the first study of its kind on the socio-economic impact of the soft drinks industry on the Bulgarian economy.