News

Nestlé ice cream plant moving to Varna. The Swiss food manufacturer is closing down its Romanian production facility. Nestlé has invested EUR 6 million in the modernisation of the Varna plant, since it was purchase from Delta Holdings, in 2005.

Columbia intending to increase coffee production. According to government plans, 17 millions of 60 kilo bags of coffee should be produced by 2014. At present, Columbia is the third largest producer of coffee behind Brazil and Vietnam.

Eatable sensors to guarantee freshness of food. In a new process developed by researchers from Tuft’s University, digestible fibre optics from cocoons would be placed in packaging used for food, which would be able to detect the presence of hazardous bacteria.

Carrefour Romania nearly doubling net revenues. Net revenues of the company increased by over 40 percent in the first half of 2008, reaching EUR 427 million.

Coca-Cola to buy a Chines fruit juice manufacturer. According to unconfirmed reports, Coca-Cola is willing to pay over USD 2 billion for the Huiyuan Juice Group, registered in Hong Kong.

Lidl begins construction of stores in Bulgaria. The first store is to be opened in the northern part of the country, in Lovech. 10-12 stores are to be opened by the end of 2010.

Plant for making Gyros to be built in Makó. The Turkish owned Duna-Döner Kft. would mainly supply Turkish restaurants located in Western Europe.

Tesco for pensioners opening in the UK. Shopping carts in the store to be opened in Newcastle this year will be equipped with Tesco magnifying glasses, there will be more space between shelves and the floor will be slip-proof. Signs will also be bigger and the cash register area will be more spacious than usual.