Univer Product Zrt. has invested HUF 3.5 billion (around 11.27 million Euro) in the construction of a new tomato processing plant in Kecskemet. The plant was inaugurated by Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban and the deputy mayor of Kecskemet, Szemereyné Pataki Klaudia.
The investment has been made in less than a year, and as a result, the company will have the opportunity to reach a processing capacity of 70-75 thousand tonnes of raw tomatoes per year. The plant is also equipped with the necessary technology for the production of high quality preserves.
Eco-friendliness is also an important element; the modernisation of Univer's technology has greatly increased energy efficiency and reduced waste emissions.
The new plant will also support local producers, not only by purchasing tomatoes from them, but also by offering a wide range of training programmes and advice. It will thus aim to boost a revival of Hungarian tomato cultivation and horticulture in the region, thereby creating employment.
