Coca-Cola announces record EUR 95 million investment in Hungary - here's what it will fund. Coca-Cola HBC Hungary has announced its largest-ever investment in the country, committing HUF 35 billion (approximately EUR 95 million) to its production site in Dunaharaszti, near Budapest. The investment will fund new manufacturing and warehouse facilities, expand preservative-free production and introduce more environmentally friendly packaging. The announcement was made on Wednesday at an event marking the 30th anniversary of the company's Dunaharaszti factory. Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy István Kapitány attended alongside Coca-Cola HBC CEO Zoran Bogdanovic and the Hungarian subsidiary's managing director, Ágnes Kovács. What will Coca-Cola's HUF 35 billion investment fund? The investment will support a new phase of development at one of Coca-Cola HBC's key production bases in Central Europe. According to Bogdanovic, the company plans to build a high-bay warehouse with a capacity of 30,000 pallets and install a new canning production line. It will also expand its aseptic production capabilities to support the manufacture of drinks without preservatives. The company is also planning changes to its packaging. For certain products sold in multipacks, paper will replace shrink film, as part of its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. Bogdanovic said the investment would support the company's continued development in Hungary, where it has already invested around HUF 140 billion over the past three decades. A major employer and exporter in Hungary. Coca-Cola HBC Hungary has operated its Dunaharaszti factory since 1996, making the site the centre of its Hungarian operations. The Coca-Cola brand itself has been present in Hungary since 1968. Products manufactured in Dunaharaszti are exported to 17 countries, while the company works with 830 Hungarian suppliers across its production value chain. It also supplies around 50,000 retail partners in Hungary and offers consumers approximately 100 types of drinks. Kapitány described the company as a good example of the kind of investment the government wants to attract: one that brings world-class technology to Hungary, employs Hungarian workers and produces goods for export. He added that the government wanted domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop their capabilities, gain experience and eventually become exporters in their own right. Government promises a more predictable business environment. Kapitány said the government wanted companies operating in Hungary to feel that they had its support and could grow in a favourable business environment. He highlighted predictable regulation, fair market competition and affordable energy as key conditions for keeping Hungary attractive to international investors. According to the minister, investments should be profitable, environmentally sustainable and based on world-class technology to contribute to sustainable economic growth. The announcement follows a meeting between the minister and Coca-Cola HBC Hungary's leadership at the Ministry of Economic Affairs on 30 September, when the two sides discussed opportunities for long-term cooperation. Coca-Cola's latest investment builds on earlier expansion. The Dunaharaszti factory has already undergone significant development in recent years. In December 2023, Coca-Cola HBC Hungary opened a new production hall and production line following an investment of HUF 8.7 billion, increasing the site's production capacity by 30%. The newly announced HUF 35 billion investment marks a further expansion of the company's Hungarian operations. Public company data show that Coca-Cola HBC Hungary Kft. employed an average of 970 people in 2025. It reported net revenue of HUF 263.6 billion and a profit of HUF 9.5 billion for the year, compared with revenue of HUF 239.7 billion and profit of HUF 11.2 billion in 2024. Partner with Daily News Hungary Reach Hungary's international audience. Get the most important Hungarian news every evening Join 7000+ readers worldwide. Unsubscribe anytime. Support independent journalism Help Daily News Hungary keep delivering credible news in English.

2026 EDGE Awards: Integrated Indigo, clients win big. Indigo, clients shine with multiple honours. Integrated Indigo Limited, one of Nigeria's leading full-service marketing communications consultancy firms, and its clients recorded a strong showing at the 2026 EDGE Awards, securing 13 awards across public relations, corporate communications, sustainability, reputation management, digital commerce, mobility, and corporate affairs. Read also. At the ceremony held in Lagos on Friday, September 25, 2026, Integrated Indigo received the Leadership Award in PR (Corporate), while its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Bolaji Abimbola, was honoured as the Outstanding PR Personality of the Decade. The PR campaign, "From Lafarge to HBM: A New Chapter," handled by Indigo for HBM Nigeria Plc, was adjudged PR Campaign of the Year (Corporate). The Edge Awards also recognised several executives, brands, and campaigns across the agency's client portfolio, including HBM Nigeria, Nigerian Bottling Company, Glovo, and InDrive. The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of HBM Nigeria, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, received the EDGE Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing Leadership award. The Director of Communications, Public Affairs & Sustainable Development, Viola Graham-Douglas, and the Head of Communications, Brand & Events, Ginika Frank-Durugbor, were named the Corporate Affairs Professional of the Year and the Reputation Management Professional of the Year. The Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director at Coca-Cola HBC, Soromidayo George, was named Chief Sustainability Officer of the Year. In the same vein, Samuel Iboroma, Senior Manager, External Communications, at Nigerian Bottling Company Plc, received the Corporate Communications Professional of the Year award. Also recognised were the Head of Corporate Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Zainab Obagun, as the Outstanding Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Communications Personality of the Year, and the Head of Integrated & Corporate Communications, Nigerian Breweries, Ayodele Alabi, as the Outstanding Corporate Communications Personality of the Year. Other winners included Glovo Nigeria, which was named Outstanding Digital Commerce Platform of the Year, with its General Manager, Reni Onafeko, receiving the Outstanding Digital Commerce Business Personality of the Year award. inDrive was recognised as the Outstanding Mobility Company of the Decade. Speaking on the recognition, Bolaji Abimbola said the awards reflected the quality of work delivered by Integrated Indigo Limited and the strength of its partnerships with clients across various sectors. He added that the breadth of the recognitions demonstrated the impact of strategic communications in helping organisations strengthen their reputation, communicate their value, and engage meaningfully with stakeholders. "This is a significant recognition for Integrated Indigo and, more importantly, for the people and partnerships behind the work we do. To see our agency, our clients, and professionals across our client portfolio recognised across such a broad range of categories is a testament to the quality, creativity, and strategic thinking that go into our work. We are proud of the relationships we have built with our clients and the opportunity to support them in telling their stories, strengthening their reputations, and communicating their impact. These awards motivate us to continue raising the bar and delivering work that creates meaningful value for our clients and the wider communities they serve," he said.

Display design competition for students - Sprite, Burn, Fuze Tea. By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2026. 09. 22. 10:21 Hallgasd a cikket: The POPAI Hungary Association has organised its seventh display design competition for university students. SPAR is traditionally the main sponsor of the POPAI Student Design Awards, while Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország was the contest's theme sponsor. The awards ceremony was held in Dunaharaszti, at the Coca-Cola headquarters. The jury of experts wanted designs for creative, innovative yet feasible in-store displays across the following three themes: Sprite permanent experience display (1 pallet), Burn permanent experience display (1/4 pallet), and Fuze Tea permanent experience display (1/4 pallet). Kick-off in February. In February, following the project launch presentations by POPAI and Coca-Cola HBC, Attila Kolonics, managing director of Artmatch gave the students a comprehensive, POP-specific briefing. The students presented their initial ideas at the mid-term presentation in April. The official announcement of the results took place on 29 May 2026, at an awards ceremony organised by Coca-Cola HBC, which involved a factory tour led by Péter Kuczora. Close results. On behalf of the organisers Tamás Harmati, channel marketing manager of Coca-Cola HBC introduced the winning entries. The prizes were presented by Vivien Lakatos, Panka Baranya, and Tamás Harmati from the Coca-Cola marketing team, and Ildikó Kátai, general secretary of the POPAI Hungary Association. Three 1st place, three 2nd place, and three 3rd place winners were announced. Taking the top spot on the imaginary podium were Gyöngyvér Réka Tóth, Réka Erdősi, and Péter Szíj, who each received a gift card worth HUF 100,000 from SPAR, and a JBL gift from Coca-Cola HBC. Réka Erdősi's entry, "Sprite moving citrus fruits", received the highest score and will therefore represent Hungary at the Global Awards Student Design competition. The winners. BURN display Gyöngyvér Réka Tóth - Night mixer SPRITE display Réka Erdősi - Sprite moving citrus fruits Fuze Tea display Péter Szíj - Blooming flowers