Company and Personal News
40 years of Coca-Cola in Hungary
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Coca-Cola held a press conference on 17. June to commemorate that they have been present in Hungary for 40 years. Coca-Cola was born on 8. May, in Atlanta. The first...
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Coffee and breakfast a success for McDonald’s
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
77 million guests visited McDonald’s units in Hungary last year, generating an increase increase in revenues of 9 per cent compared to 2006. 5 new units were opened in 2007....
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Football Toffifee for kids
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
This year, Toffifee, a Storck product has joined the “Children’s Day for Everybody” event organised by United Way. Storck has been committed to an active lifestyle and a balanced diet...
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Whole Foods Market in Europe as well
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Excellent quality bio foods produced without chemicals and additives are sold by the Whole Foods Market chain. It not only supports local farmers but benefits those of the third world...
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Record sales for M3 Outlet Center
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Over 22,000 customers visited the M3 Outlet Center opened on May 17, at the first weekend. Triumph, Columbia, Puma, Gant and Replay are some of the brands represented in the...
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Eckes-Granini believing in strong local brands
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Thomas Hinderer, chairman of the board from the Eckes-Granini group visited Hungary in May. He discussed the international trends in the market of soft drinks with us in Siófok. –...
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Animated menu boards in KFC
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The Király utca KFC is the first one in Hungary to use animated menu boards. Animated menu boards are digital surfaces for displaying brand information in addition to product information....
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Stores opening
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
CBA, Szombathely Open: 3 June Chain: CBA Store space: 2000 m2 SKU: 16 000 Aldi, Gárdony Open: 12 June Chain: Aldi Store space: 1000–1100 m2 SKU: 1085 Aldi, Törökbálint Open:...
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Lekkerland continuing it strategy
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
2007 was an exceptionally important year for Lekkerland. Many new agreements have been signed, including one with the leading petrol station chain. Lekkerland revenues doubled in 2007, compared to the...
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SIÓ Fresh & fruit
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
2 tough, funny girls while driving a cabriolet in the city, sprinkling some guys by a water-gun, so they flirt cross the roads. The splashed guys treat it as a...
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Electronic shelf labels for CBA Premium
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The first food store equipped with electronic shelf labels in Hungary was opened on 3. June. The time has come for Pricer electronic shelf labels to enter the Hungarian market....
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Good egg for SPAR
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Spar Magyarország Kft. has been awarded a Good Egg Award in recognition of its efforts related to the prevention of cruelty to animals. This recognition is based on a survey...
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Vénusz Grill finomított napraforgóolaj grilles, füstölt ízesítéssel
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The time has come when you can make grilled food in your kitchen as well! Vénusz Grill edible oil will make food in the frying pan as delicious as if...
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Penta to buy Debreceni Hús
Date: 2008-06-27 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-06-27 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-06-27 00:00:00
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?
Date: 2008-06-27 00:00:00
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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Tesco for fruit and vegetable consumption
Date: 2008-06-27 00:00:00
„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
Date: 2008-06-27 00:00:00
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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Tastes of the former Ost Block
Date: 2008-06-26 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-06-26 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-06-26 00:00:00
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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SPAR to open supermarkets in Croatia
Date: 2008-06-25 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-06-25 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-06-25 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-06-25 00:00:00
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
Date: 2008-06-25 00:00:00
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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