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Henkel Art.Award 2008

Altough there was a Hungarian artist in the final, the winner is the Slovenian Miha Štrukelj.  German household products maker Henkel organised the award for the seventh time this year,...

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Inspite of financial crisis HP has good results

Hewlett-Packard Co posted stronger-than-expected results and forecast full-year profit above Wall Street estimates, underscoring its resilience to an economic crisis that has dragged down other tech companies.  HP shares surged...

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Lidl apologises in Sweden

The German discount supermarket chain, has been forced to issue an apology following revelations that workers at one of its Swedish stores deliberately poured cleaning fluids in rubbish to stop...

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M&S hits 20 goals in environmental Plan A

Marks & Spencer has reported that it has already hit 20 out of the 100 environmental goals set out in its green initiative called Plan A.  The company pointed to...

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Pepsi Bottling Lowers Forecast, To Cut Over 3,000 Jobs

Pepsi Bottling Group, the no.2 global soft-drink distributor, has lowered its full-year forecasts and announced that it will cut 3,150 jobs, mostly in Mexico.  The company said the job cuts...

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Burger King begins limiting sodium in meals

The world's No. 2 hamburger chain, will limit sodium in its “Kids Meals” as it works to change its reputation for serving some of the industry's most unhealthy food.  The...

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REWE Group developes logistics basis

Rewe Group in Germany is investing more than EUR660 million into the separation of its discount logistics from its full-range logistics.  With the re-opening of its modernised distribution centre in...

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Tesco go green by wind

In the UK, Tesco is to install 10 metre high wind turbines in supermarket car parks across South Wales as part of its plan to cut its carbon footprint by...

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HUF 5 million fine for Metro Holding

The cash&carry specialist offered household and consumer electronics equipments via its leaflet in January 2008, but they were not available in every warehouses or only in very limited number. The...

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Ikea continouses developing in Russia

IKEA will accelerate an expansion in Russia, Per Kaufmann, head of Russian business, said, Dagens Industri newspaper reported Monday.  IKEA wants to have stores in every city with at least...

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Tag Heuer butique on Andrassy avenue

TAG Heuer as brand is well known from Formula 1 racing, also the TAG Heuer luxus watches were available in Budapest, but from December the company has own butique in...

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H&M sales decreased

Hennes & Mauritz, a Swedish apparel retail chain, reported a decline in sales for October, with comparable units down by 2%, in spite of an increase in the number of...

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Lidl could open in Romania in 2010

According to unconfirmed reports in the Romanian press, Schwarz-owned Lidl could open its first stores in the country in 2010, following completion of the retailer’s logistics centre in Chiajna, near...

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Carrefour France reduces sales area

According to reports in French newspaper Le Figaro, Carrefour France is going to reduce the sales area of its largest hypermarket in the country by 6,000 square metres.  The hypermarket...

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US$20 million for FoodTech International

The buyer is the Nestle and Osem consortium. Last year FoodTech has sales of US$14.6 million. For the first three quarters of 2008 the company reported sales of US$15.4 million....

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Henkel Announces Successful Public Offering of Its Shares in Ecolab

Henkel has held an investment in Ecolab since 1989. In 1991, Ecolab and Henkel formed a joint venture in Europe, combining each company's European commercial cleaning and sanitizing operations.  Henkel...

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Meat industry needs help from the government

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

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

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

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

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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Mórakert opening store in Budapest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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