News and articles
BDO: VAT increase, chips-tax – the government follows EU trends
Date: 2011-09-19 15:00:07
The adjustment measures of the Hungarian government follows the general practice of the European Union (EU), since in the EU, it is becoming increasingly common excise duty on the highest...
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There is need for regular savings
Date: 2011-09-19 12:46:19
Fifty-one percent of the population between the of 30 and 40 have some kind of savings, but this money is usually under half million forints – a new survey by...
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New stores in the Corvin
Date: 2011-09-19 12:45:15
The service range Corvin shopping center, soon celebrating its first anniversary will be expanded by a further 10 new stores during September and October. Among the new tenants, representatives of...
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Commission agreed in the exemption of GMOs
Date: 2011-09-19 12:44:24
At Monday's National Sustainable Development Committee meeting the parties agreed that the GMO free Hungary should be maintained. In this spirit, unanimously adopted the proposal over the joining to the...
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Veszprém issues local money
Date: 2011-09-19 12:39:53
From the 1st of January, local money will be issued in Veszprém and its region, called Balaton Crown – said Porga Gyula (Fidesz-KDNP), Mayor of Veszprém on Monday, at press...
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Magazin: Egg consumption: unstoppable sinking?
Date: 2011-09-19 11:24:17
Data from the Agricultural Economics Research Institute (AKI) and KSH’s market price information system (PÁIR) reveal that the price of slaughter pig moderately increased recently and slaughter cattle prices augmented...
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Support for assets to mark sheep and goat
Date: 2011-09-19 10:40:45
From 15th September to 30th November, farmers get to sign up for a special support for sheep- and goat checking devices. the Hungarian Agricultural Chamber informed MTI. According to EU...
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Starbucks celebrates its 40th birthday with discounts
Date: 2011-09-19 10:38:54
The coffee chain, that celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, offers a 30 percent discount to its customers. The guests of coffee chain, can buy the chain's tumblers and cups...
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The Rural Development Minister would restore the old prestige of Kalocsai Paprika
Date: 2011-09-19 10:37:28
With the collaboration of producers and processors, and with support of the ministry the old prestige of Kalocsai Paprika can be and should be restored – said the Rural Development...
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Onions beating beer and chocolate, at least at the Brits
Date: 2011-09-19 10:32:27
The onion gives the “happiest” food experience – at least for the Brits – even overtaking the chocolates and chips as well. According to the survey of the Live Well...
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Full house at the Global Party
Date: 2011-09-19 10:30:58
The Budapest issue of the world's biggest charity event was sold out. The Symbol Budapest offered the whole income of the event to the Gyermekkor Foundation of the Children Hospital...
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White fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of stroke
Date: 2011-09-19 10:28:33
According to Dutch researchers; white-fleshed fruit and vegetable consumption may protect against stroke – reported BBC's website on Friday. In the study, more than 20 thousand adults' health was tracked...
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A taster of the crisis in the Mediterranean
Date: 2011-09-19 09:36:40
Already on the first evening I got a taster of the debt crisis in the Mediterranean: when I try to return to my hotel it turns out that tram No....
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FMCG world congress in Barcelona (part 2)
Date: 2011-09-19 02:09:00
Reidar Molthe, the editor and publisher of a trade magazine from Oslo asked the following question from the heads of Ahold, Carrefour, Coca-Cola and Nestlé at the press conference: –...
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BNI Juliális – family and business at the same place
Date: 2011-09-19 02:08:53
Trade magazin and BNI, a business networking organisation realised BNI Juliális – the first event that targets businesspersons and their families at the same time. The event was held for...
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An overview of the labour market in the FMCG sector
Date: 2011-09-19 02:02:31
Reading the trade press makes me realise how fast the labour market is changing. Companies disappear or merge every day so there is lots of movement on the labour market....
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Digitalisation in the region
Date: 2011-09-19 02:00:30
In the average shop an incorrect price is indicated for 6 percent of the products. Statistical data prove that 15 percent of shoppers do not buy a product if the...
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In the USA half of the population will be overweight by 2030
Date: 2011-09-19 01:58:09
The online version of The Washington Post published an article on 26 August – after Brutish medical journal Lancet – reporting that half of the population will be overweight by...
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Women appreciate if brands address them
Date: 2011-09-19 01:58:04
Frito-Lay (Lays crisps) and Harley-Davidson are among those brands that most successfully attracted and kept female consumers in the USA last year – reported NBCUniversal. Frito-Lay collected the highest number...
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Retailers have to make their customers emotionally attached
Date: 2011-09-19 01:56:10
Motista (USA) conducted a study with 4,200 participants and found that retailers have to leave the traditional themes and methods behind and move on to making customers emotionally attached. 18...
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News from Hungary
Date: 2011-09-19 01:54:32
Laurel Group became the sponsor of the second Hungarian POPAI Awards POP competition. Works will be exhibited and juried at the Business Days conference in Hotel Pelion, Tapolca on 21-23...
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Nielsen: A social network users are more active in purchasing
Date: 2011-09-16 15:51:17
More and more people use the Internet to use a social network. The users of blogs and social networks are living, purchasing and express their opinion more actively than the...
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New opportunities for the SMEs
Date: 2011-09-16 13:00:00
The New Széchenyi Plan and the Carpathian Basin Economic Area helps the Hungarian micro, small and medium-sized businesses to find further development opportunities – stressed Szűcs György, president of the...
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Lagarde: a new and dangerous phase of the recession is coming
Date: 2011-09-16 12:43:32
As uncertainty continues to roil the world’s financial markets, world leaders should act together to address the three main challenges facing the global economy: debt pressures sapping growth, risk of...
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Pálinka competition at the Szatmár-Bereg Plum Days
Date: 2011-09-16 12:41:45
The best and finest pálinkas of the region will compete on the 23rd and 24th of September at the Szatmár-Bereg Plum Days in Tarpa. Last year, about 70 – 80...
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Coop Rally is over now
Date: 2011-09-16 12:35:31
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county is on the verge of lifestyle change. The large industrial life of the county was typical thing of the past, while the future belongs to agriculture and the...
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A newer recognition for the Tokaj Trading House
Date: 2011-09-16 12:25:21
The visitors of the 20th Buda Castle Wine Festival have chosen the wines of the Tokaj Trading House as the best in the white wine and in the Tokaji wine...
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Protection for the fruit species of the Carpathian Basin
Date: 2011-09-16 12:22:44
A cooperation agreement was signed by several churches, professional organizations and NGOs and the Ministry of Rural Development over the preservation of Hungary's natural heritage. The cooperation was initated by...
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Prosecution against the Four Paws
Date: 2011-09-16 12:20:30
The Municipal Prosecutor's Office examines the legality of the Four Paws Animal Foundation's operation. Budai Gyula accountability prosecutor on the 30th of August announced that they investigate the operation of...
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Huge discounts at the DIY stores
Date: 2011-09-16 12:18:50
The five Hungarian DIY chains would be happy with the trend occurs in Germany: in the first half of the year increase was lower than expected, only 2 percent. The...
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