News and articles
Campari has good results
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:52
Campari’s revenue and profit also increased in this year's first half, because consumption grew at a pace to offset the increase costs of raw materials. According to the communication of...
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The Competition Authority fined Auchan
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:01
The Competition Authority penalized Auchan Hungary Ltd. to 5 million HUF, for the infringement of the Trade Act. In order to fulfill the obligations, the Competition Authority (GVH) monitored the...
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Hungary is the world's ninth largest consumer of mineral water
Date: 2010-08-05 00:06:35
Domestic drinking water is in good condition, although in some places, there is an arsenic problem. The domestic mineral water choice is rich. In consumption Hungary preceded the United States....
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Poultry Product Board: All the analyzed eggs had the same quality
Date: 2010-08-05 00:06:02
Recently, a number of articles were published in the press and on the web over the quality of eggs, on emotional grounds, referring to aspects of animal welfare status. Now,...
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European retail stagnates
Date: 2010-08-05 00:04:02
The volume of retail trade in the euro area remained the same. In the EU-27 increased by 0.1 percent in June, compared to the previous month. Compared to the same...
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Good results for Henkel in the second quarter
Date: 2010-08-05 00:03:05
Henkel reported a significant increase in sales and in revenues in the second quarter. Sales increased by 11.6 percent, to 3.890 billion euros. Henkel’s sales in the second quarter of...
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According to the manufacturer; everyone can consume Visegrádi Mineral Water safely
Date: 2010-08-05 00:02:05
The bottled natural mineral water of Visegrádi Mineral Water Ltd. is comply with all the laws and requirements and can safely consumed in any age – states the official communication...
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Ice cold wonders from Szentkirályi
Date: 2010-08-05 00:01:01
The Szentkirályi Mineral Water Ltd. does not leave its consumers without surprises this summer: the ice water and ice tea was made for those who like the healthy, good tasting...
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Americans save rather than spending
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:55
The American consumer spendings and incomes have stagnated unexpectedly in June, while the personal savings reached a high-value, has not seen in a year. According to several opinions, the datas...
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On halfway for Green Energy
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:25
In the 27 Member States of the European Union, renewable energy share increased by 0.6 percent in 2008, from the total energy-usage. The EU is only on halfway of the...
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MasterCard Europe: nearly two billion purchase transactions during the quarter
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:05
In the second quarter of 2010, MasterCard Europe’s reported turnover increased by 13.6 %. The number of credit card purchases increased by 13.2 %, while the number of cash pick...
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Tesco may buy an online bank
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:01
According to the Financial Times; the Spanish Santander or the British Tesco may buy the Egg online bank from Citigroup. The Citigroup bought the Internet bank three years ago, for...
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Consumer Confidence Index improved in Hungary again
Date: 2010-08-04 00:05:21
According to the research of the Nielsen market research company; Consumer Confidence Index has improved in Hungary again this year, in the second quarter. In Hungary, the Consumer Confidence Index...
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The VAT changes may put an end to food black markets
Date: 2010-08-04 00:04:05
If the government carries out the plans of the Ministry of Agiculture, it may significantly reduce the black market of food sales. Several tax cut or transferring solutions can be...
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Hungarian food is cheap compared to the EU
Date: 2010-08-04 00:02:36
Compared with the EU food prices of last year; the Hungarian food is reasonably cheap in the community. From the 27 Member States of the Union food prices are only...
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Opinion on bank's has improved
Date: 2010-08-04 00:02:01
A significant increase occured among the adult Hungarian population, in satisfaction with banks and banking services – states the Retail Banking Monitor research of GfK Hungária. In the first half...
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Tesco is ready for the school season
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:55
The autumn school start gives new challenges to the students and to their parents. Tesco provides assistance to the families, with a wide range of school supplies, low prices and...
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Dettol: New biocide (disinfectant) family with the recommendation of Heim Pál Hospital
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:50
The volatile, wet weather favor the spread of bacteria and viruses. With a little more care and hygiene, however, we can avoid the attack of pathogens. The Dettol disinfectants help...
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The Bestillo Pálinka House brews 3000 liters of pálinka
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:35
Vavrek Zsolt Executive Director said: the geographical origin protected gönci peach despite the harsh weather conditions has very good quality this year, and quantity reached the expected 30 tons. He...
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We have to wait for the economic turn
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:12
According to the statistics of Opten; many companies still go bankrupt because of the creditors or because of the decisions of the company owners. Unprecedented number of companies went bankrupt,...
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Borsodi Brewery Co. to absorbe into Starbev Hungary Ltd.
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:02
On the 31st of October the Borsodi Brewery Co. will absorbe into Starbev Hungary Ltd. told Stefánkovits Ildikó, legal and communications director of Borsodi Brewery to agromonitor.hu. The acquisition does...
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The Ministry of Rural Development seeks for VAT reduction
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:59
The Ministry of Rural Development considering a reduction of VAT in the food and agricultural products. The screening continues in the ministry, so noone still know, how much disposable money...
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Half million less hectoliters of wine is expected this year
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:56
Instead of the annual average of 3.5 million hectoliters 3 million hectoliters of new wine this year is expected to be made, and the harvest also starts two weeks later,...
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Three billion USD New Silk Road
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:40
Almost three thousand billion dollars – the value of high-speed, commercial road networks that are mentioned as the New Silk Road by investment experts. The experts of HSBC and RBS...
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The decisions of CSRs are less influenced by the social aspects
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:35
According to Habitat for Humanity; While the majority of the Hungarian companies regard the Environmental Responsibility issues as their own interests, the companies have different views on Social Responsibility. The...
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Metro’s profit decreased
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:30
Metro AG reported lower second quarter results than expected. However, the German company reported that revenues increased, due to the growing consumption during the Football World Cup, which increased the...
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The German economy is pulling up euro area’s manufacturing industry
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:12
According to the datas of the London-based Markit market research company; The growth of the manufacturing industry continued to accelerate in July. The manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) increased to...
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“McDonald's Cycle Mania” program has been launched
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:09
According to the survey of McDonald's; nearly 100 percent of the youngsters believe that they are using their bikes in accordance with transport arrangements. According to bike opinion leaders; half...
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New leader of the media sector at GfK Hungária
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:01
From the 2nd of August 2010, Kántor Kata will be the Sector Manager of GfK Hungária Market Research Institute’s Media sector. Kántor Kata studied in Hungary and in Great Britain....
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Official controls at retailers
Date: 2010-08-02 00:04:15
The National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) plans comprehensive contols, in order to detect the unfair trade practices of the chains – announced Pintér István, Director-General on Friday in Eger. "Before...
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