Company and Personal News

New image for Kométa

Kométa is to get a new image and packaging this year. Their logo has also become more dynamic and modern. Their new slogan is: „flavour is the passion we share”....

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New chairman for POP-Rafinanz

Zoltán S. Soós is to assume the position of chairman of the board of the POP-Rafinanz group on 1. September. Revenues of POP-Rafinanz amounted to HUF 2,5 billion last year....

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New chairman for ÉFOSZ

Éder Tamás, a director of Bonitas 2002 Kft. was elected the new chairman of ÉFOSZ at the assembly held on 24. April The former chairman, Dr. Péter Futó has become...

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New owner for Interfruct

The Interfruct Cash&Carry chain is to be sold by SCD which intends to focus entirely on real estate development in the central European region in the future. Interfruct is to...

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Another award for Milli

According to a survey conducted by Reader’s Digest, Milli has qualified for the reliable European Brand award again in the dairy products category. This is the fourth year that the...

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Lifestyle magazine by SPAR

SPAR launched a lifestyle magazine under the title Harmónia on 22. May. Experts working for SPAR .will provide useful advice for readers on various subjects, including bio food, mineral water,...

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Dreher and Talmácsi for responsible drinking

Dreher Sörgyárak Zrt. has launched a campaign for responsible alcohol consumption, which is unprecedented in Hungary. The message of the online and press campaign is communicated with the help of...

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Agrana expanding in the Balkans. The EUR 40 million plant recently opened in Brcko, Bosnia is a joint project with the Studen sugar factory. Agrana has recently acquired a 50...

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Tesco for fruit and vegetable consumption

„The goal of the „Eat daily 3x fruit or vegetable!”action is to popular the eating fruit and vegetable between people. Tesco started the action to decrease the high number of...

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More than HUF 2.2 billion dividend at Zwack

Hungary Zwack AGM voted on company's highest dividend HUF 1,100 pro shares.  Hungarian distiller Zwack has reported HUF 3.007 billion after-tax profit for the 2007-2008 business year. The AGM voted...

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Penta to buy Debreceni Hús

The transaction has been cleared by the Hungarian and Slovakian competition authorities, according to the announcement.  Czech-Slovak private-equity company Penta has taken over Hungary’s Debreceni Hús, Hungary’s second largest meat...

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Nespresso Lattissima to buy in Budapest from September

The Nespresso Lattissima lets you make single-serving cappuccinos and lattes in a snap.  Co-developed by Nestle Nespresso and De'Longhi, the machine features Nespresso's hermetically sealed coffee system, a one-touch fresh...

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Two new Tesco Opening on Same Day

From 27 June start to work two Tesco supermarket, one in Sülysáp and other in Szolnok, which is company's 6th green store.   The Szolnok Tesco store has a „green...

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Beer companies merger cancelled?

Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc rejected InBev NV's $46.3 billion takeover bid on Thursday, calling it inadequate, but the largest U.S. brewer left the door open to a higher bid.  Anheuser's board...

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Tastes of the former Ost Block

Penny extends its privat label offer with 160 well-known brands from the former socialist GDR (German Democratic Republic). The Rewe-owned Penny discount chain has said it is extending its ranges...

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Diageo to Sell Zwack Liqueur in the USA

After a success test periode the two companies signed a royalty agreement.  The selling starts in September, the costs and risks of brand building takes Deageo. This business don't affects...

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Green light from Brussels for SPAR-Plus transaction

European Comitee approved that SPAR Hungary can buy the Plus chain. In March Spar Hungary bought the 174 stores discount chain from Tengelman. The Plus chain had HUF 100 billion...

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Packing tender at Zwack

The artists have to make bottle, label and logó plans for company's Nemes Pálinka-s until 15. August.  Zwack is looking for a new, trendy packing for its Zwack Sándor Nemes...

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Hungarian to Drink Yearly 105 Liter Mineral Water

The seasonality disappear, for today mineral water is basic food.   According to AC Nielsen Research the Hungarian mineral water market is almost 1 billion liter /year, in value HUF...

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SPAR to open supermarkets in Croatia

According to reports in the local press, Aspiag (Austria SPAR International AG) plans to introduce its Spar supermarket banner to the country in 2009.   SPAR entered the Croatian market...

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Rewe given green light on Adeg bid

Following the transaction, Rewe would increase their share of Adeg from 24.9 per cent to 75 per cent and thereby have sole control of the company.  Rewe notified its intention...

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The Goal is 10 New Billa Store in Romania

Romania is one of the best markets for Billa in Europe, being left behind only by Russia. According to Wolfgang Janisch, CEO of Billa Romania, the largest supermarket network on...

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New aseptic technology by Cryovac

The company claims that the Cryovac FM Aseptic film delivers a lower cost per kilogramme of product when compared to competitive systems.  The Cryovac Flavour Mark (FM) Aseptic FMA855 film...

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Five Hungarian Artist in Henkel Art Award International's Final

107 Artist take part in 7th Henkel Art Award Hungarian competition. Five from them go to the final in Wien, where Artist from 29 countries show there products for the...

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Nestle stands by GM crops

Nestle chairman Peter Brabeck has called on European policymakers to reconsider their opposition to genetically modified crops. 'You cannot today feed the world without genetically modified organisms,' the Financial Times...

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Nordzucker to Bid for Danisco

France's leading sugar producer, Tereos, abandoned plans to bid for the Danisco business. The withdrawal is expected to leave Nordzucker as the sole remaining contender.  Germany's second largest sugar refiner,...

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Korean Lotte Group to buy Guylian

The Asian conglomerate plans to market Guylian chocolates in China, Japan and other Asian markets through its distribution network in the region. Lotte Group, the South Korean major, has announced...

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Aldi's sales drop in Germany in 2007

According to a study by market research institute GfK and consultancy Accenture German discount retail chain posted a decline in sales in its German home market for the first time...

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Sales rise at Sainsbury's but less than predicted

Total sales rose 8.1 per cent in the 12 weeks to June 14, boosted by the sharp increase in petrol prices. Excluding fuel, the increase was 4.5 per cent.  Underlying...

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Delhaize Express Clatteres in Romania

The rising number of customers and an increase in the average shopping basket helped Mega Image's growth by over 20% in 2007 year-on-year. The company, owned by Belgium's Delhaize group,...

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