The former Supply Chain Planning Manager at Coca-Cola HBC Bulgaria, Chavdar Chorbadzhiyski, joins the company's leadership team and takes on the role of Supply Chain Director. He succeeds Renato Beritic, who continues his successful career as the Supply Chain Director at Coca-Cola HBC Adria, responsible for the markets in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia. In his new role, Chavdar Chorbadzhiyski will lead a team of 450 professionals responsible for production,...

 French food group Danone said it would use some of its record cash for acquisitions as it further expands into health and medical nutrition, having delivered 2024 sales slightly above analysts' expectations. The consumer goods giant, whose brands include Evian and Badoit water and Activia yoghurt, also improved its profit margin last year thanks to higher volumes as price hikes slowed. "Danone is now stronger, more resilient. The company is ready for more cha...

Nestlé has announced a significant investment of €44.2 million in its Sofia production facilities, marking a major expansion 23 years after the introduction of the first KitKat production line. The investment underscores Bulgaria’s growing importance in Nestlé’s global manufacturing strategy.  The Bulgarian unit of Swiss food and drink giant Nestle has invested 82 million levs ($43.9 million/41.9 million euro) to add a third production...

These were formerly known as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and are issued by S&P Global. The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 rankings are now publicly available and confirm the company’s number one global ranking. The company’s efforts were also recognised by the double-A rating from CDP on climate and water in 2024. "We continuously evolve our business model to deliver growth successfully and sust...

In 2024, Lesaffre Bulgaria celebrated its 25th anniversary. In the same year, the first social initiative of Lesaffre Bulgaria was launched - the Academy for Future Bakers. We spoke with Veneta Pisarska, manager of Lesaffre Bulgaria, about the anniversary and the company's presence in Bulgaria. The interview is part of the ALMANAC of Successful Businesses in Bulgaria. Ms. Pisarska, what is the retrospective of the past 25 years of Lesaffre Bulgaria and how has the comp...