Importers of coffee to the European Union are starting to scale back purchases from small farmers in Africa and beyond as they prepare for a landmark EU law that will ban the sale of goods linked to the destruction of forests, a cause of climate change. Industry sources said the cost and difficulty of complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which comes into force late in 2024, meant it was already having unintended impacts that could in time reshape globa...

Mars, Inc., one of the largest food manufacturers in the world, whose portfolio includes brands such as M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Orbit, Whiskas and Pedigree, continues to develop its sustainable business plan for a better world. What are the trends that affect the markets in which the company operates and how to achieve economic growth without compromising on sustainable practices, Predrag Milincic, Director of Mars, Inc. for the Balkans, explains. He has many years of...

At the end of 2023, we traditionally look to the new year through managers' forecasts. For the third year in a row, we check our watches with the business leaders. We asked them three questions: 1. What are your expectations for 2024, for your business and for the Bulgarian economy?   2. What is the focus for the sustainable development of your company in 2024?   3. What is the change that will have a serious impact on your business in 2024? DA...

In light of the turbulent times we are in right now, what are your plans for investment and company development going forward? What is your secret recipe for creating stability in these dynamic times? We are indeed finishing another challenging year, accompanied by economic, military, social and financial turbulence. Nevertheless, Coca-Cola HBC has not stopped growing its beverage portfolio, operating in 29 countries on 3 continents. We aim to be the leading 24/7 beverage...

In just a few days, DEVIN was awarded three prestigious awards for sustained success in business development and effectiveness in communication. On December 7, at a special ceremony, Lidiya Taseva - CFO of DEVIN, accepted on behalf of DEVIN the TRUE LEADERS award from ICAP CRIF Bulgaria, which distinguishes businesses that meet both measurable and objective criteria for 2022 based on of officially published data. These achievements are a proof of Devin's efforts toward...