On May 20, we celebrate World Bee Day – a tribute to nature’s buzzing engineers. Today reminds us that protecting bee colonies is vital for our planet’s ecological balance. These tireless pollinators and producers of invaluable gifts double as irreplaceable bio-sensors for the health and purity of our natural resources. This topic has never been more pressing; over the last decade, pesticide use, climate change, and urbanization have pushed bee populations t...

Editor-in-Chief of Lider.bg Martina Karakoleva spoke with Maria Mikova, External Communications Manager at Coca‑Cola HBC Bulgaria, following the System’s recognition as “Investor in Society” at the Annual Responsible Business Awards organized by the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF). The distinction honors the Coca-Cola System in Bulgaria for its long-standing commitment to the country’s sustainable development — through consistent inves...

Mondelēz International's annual State of Snacking™ report is a global consumer trends study examining insights on how consumers make snacking decisions. The sixth annual report reveals global consumers are still snacking strong. The State of Snacking report, developed in partnership with consumer polling specialist The Harris Poll, was initially launched in 2019 in support of Mondelēz International’s mission to lead the future of snacking. T...

As Internal Communications Manager, she highlights the importance of honest, clear, and inclusive dialogue in large and diverse organizations, and how this function evolves into a true strategic partner to the business. We often hear about sustainability initiatives aimed outward—toward customers and society. But what happens behind the scenes? To what extent are employees active participants rather than just an audience? According to Georgieva, a company’s...

The recognition further acknowledges the company’s long‑term commitment to people development, organisational culture, and responsible talent management practices. “We are grateful for the recognition of our team’s consistent efforts to create an environment where colleagues can grow, stay engaged and deliver sustainable results. At the heart of everything we do is one of our core values - We over I - because we truly believe that teamwork and mutual supp...