Company and Personal News
Meat industry needs help from the government
Date: 2008-11-18 00:00:00
According to the Hungarian Meat processor's association the state should help Papai Hus Zrt. to get straight. The president of the association wrote letter about it to the agricultural minister...
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Szentkiralyi mineral water is the most popular
Date: 2008-11-18 00:00:00
According to ACNielsen's research in September 2008 , the brand is the favorite both, in sales of value and volume. Szentkiralyi Asvanyviz Ltd., which is a family business, precedes Kekkuti...
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EU court rejects Lego trademark
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
The Danish toy maker Lego has lost a court battle to protect its iconic plastic bricks. The EU's Court of First Instance upheld a 2004 EU decision to cancel the...
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New Tesco unit in Gyula
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
The store has 5,000 sqm retail area and has a parkplace for 500 cars. Soon works here a discount gas station with 8 pumps. 180 people work at the Tesco...
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MERCATOR not to be bought back by Slovenia
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
According to a statement by Slovenia’s prospective economy minister, Matej Lahovnik, the government is unlikely to buy a stake in Mercator, the country's largest food retailer whose shareholders will put...
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Towns sponsored by Heineken
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A social responsibility project was launched by Heineken Hungária Sörgyárak Zrt. in October. The project is intended to provide support for towns where the brewery industry has its roots. Citizens...
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Excellent Hungarian Food in Spar chains
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
SPAR Magyarország Kft. has won the tender published by the Agricultural Marketing Centre for the in-store promotion of products using the Excellent Hungarian Food trademark. The campaign was launched on...
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Third in the world
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Metro is the third largest retail company in the world after Wal-Mart and Carrefour, with 2,400 units world-wide in 31 countries and 270,000 employees....
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IMIGe turning into POS Media
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
IMIGe changed its name to POS Media Hungary in September. POS Media Hungary is a media holding established in 2007, where the English SAS is also a partner....
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New managing director for Hill and Knowlton
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Zsófia Lakatos joined Hill and Knowlton Hungary Kft on 15. September, as managing director. She will be responsible for strategic planning and day to day operation. Previously, she had spent...
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Faith in ourselves instead of pessimism
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Herman Verstraeten, the new CEO of Unilever Central Europe is back in the region after seven years in Russia. He sees tremendous progress compared to the situation seven years ago....
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Tchibo islands in Interspar
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
„Tchibo islands” were opened in 6 Interspar hyper markets in the beginning of October. In addition to coffee, other brand products like clothing and sports equipment also appear at these...
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Two stars and two innovations for Spar
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Marcia Cross from Desperate Housewives will be the face of the new Splenid product line recently launched by Spar. This is the first time that Marcia Cross appears in an...
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Sporty gifts from dm
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
HUF 40 million has been donated to 40 schools by the dm drugstore chain for the purpose of buying sports equipment. The „Together for the joy of sport” project is...
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Same but different…
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
What does being “different” mean? The answer is our unofficial slogan: „Fast, quality-conscious, need-oriented”. Qualiroll is not the only company in the world selling bandage, film, paper for plotters, labels...
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TESCO working with new agencies
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A consortium formed by B&P CSR management and NetAktív Kommunikációs Ügynökség has been contracted by TESCO-GLOBAL Áruházak Zrt. to develop and execute Corporate Responsibility (CR) and Public Relations (PR) strategies...
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HUNGAROPACK – for the 25th time
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
81 nominations have been submitted for the 25th HUNGAROPACK Packaging Competition by 40 organisations. The five nominations achieving the highest scores (awarded by a jury) have been awarded the HUNGAROPACK...
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Mórakert opening store in Budapest
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A store was opened in Budapest by Mórakert Szövetkezet on 22. September, where fresh fruits and vegetables are available directly from the farmers. Gro-ceries, pasta and eggs are also sold...
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Cherry Queen Marcipán
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
We like marzipan and we know countless forms of marzipan. Marzipan will now be able to take the place it deserves in the hearts of real gourmets: black chocolate bon-non...
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Stores opening
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Spar, Szigetvár Open: 16 september Chain: Spar Store space: 702 m2 SKU: Több ezer Spar, Tiszakécske Open: 18 september Chain: Spar Store space: 902 m2 SKU: Több ezer Spar, Mezőkövesd...
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Coop Rally this year again
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
71 cars entered the third Coop Rally held this year. This race is an excellent tool for promoting excellent quality and safe Hungarian food. According to József Gráf, minister of...
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Dr. Oetker sütési hozzávalók
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Questions from children related to the success of baking. Agency: BBDO Budapest Zrt. Customer: Dr. Oetker Magyarország Élelmiszer Kft. Product: Dr. Oetker sütési hozzávalók Apperance: RTL Klub, Viasat3, AXN, Hallmark,...
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Winter salami in prize winning packaging
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
An open design competition for packaging has been organised by Herz Szalámigyár Zrt. on the 120th anniversary of its foundation. The new packaging of their winter salami has been designed...
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Perfume and music in gyms
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Mood Media has been contracted by Holmes Place International, an operator of premium category health clubs for providing background music in their entire chain. The agreement has been signed by...
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Knorr Ínyencek levese – Krémlevesek
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
The objective has been to make a TV spot which helps consumers discover the special world of Knorr cream soups. Agency: JWT Eastern Europe Marketing Kft. Customer: Unilever Magyarország Kft....
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Kis Tejes with big plans
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A new dairy product appeared in October under the name “Kis Tejes”. The initial assortment of this brand owned by SENOBLE consists of 17 products in 6 categories, manufactured in...
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Wine and chocolate in harmony
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A press conference was organised by the Association of Hungarian Manufacturers of Sweets and the Hungarian Wine and Grape Association to promote wine and chocolate jointly on 2. A shift...
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