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Momentum, rejuvenation, innovation, responsibility

Over 30 years of experience is reflected in the brand policy pursued by SIÓ-ECKES Kft., the market leader in fruit juice. SIÓ is the best known fruit juice brand, with...

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Everything you want to know about EDI

A conference about electronic invoicing was held by ECR Hungary in Budapest, in the beginning of October. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) allows administrative tasks to be performed without using paper....

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Payment morale: ranking in the middle

According to the latest survey by Altradius Hitelbiztosító, Romania and Poland are the only countries in the Central European region where payment morale is lower than in Hungary. The main...

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Unilever has faith in our region

One of the guests attending our conference was Antoine de Saint Affrique, senior vice president of Unilever CEE. In his opinion, there is still more dynamism in our region than...

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Red meat and game more popular among men than women

According to a survey by Gfk Hungária about culinary habits, poultry is the most popular form of meat among Hungarians, with pork in second place. Health conscious consumers prefer fish....

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Boost in price and sales of pasta

Retail sales of pasta total neerly HUF 27 billion per year. Sales were up by 21 percent in terms of value in the October 2007 – September 2008 period, compared...

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VISITORS’ GUIDE

FOODATECH 1. International Food and Packaging Technology Exhibition 18-20. November 2008 HUNGEXPO Budapesti Vásárközpont Simultaneous event: IFE FOODAPEST 2. International Food Beverage and Catering Exhibition USEFUL INFO Opening hours: 18-20....

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Super supermarkets

According to a study published by GfK Hungária to help companies in strategic planning, in spite of a reduction in purchasing power, supermarkets still produced dynamic growth in the first...

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Zewa Softis Aromathera

Zewa Softis Aromathera is a unique innovation by Zewa in the market of paper tissue, which helps us in relaxing anywhere....

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SOLE Flört túródesszertek 30 g (natúr, domino, eper, barack)

The appearance of the SOLE „cottage cheese chocolate” product line has been completely renewed, with unique, premium category packaging....

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Eastern EU and Western EU

Eight Hungarian companies attended this year’s InterMeat, InterMopro and InterCool exhibitions held in Düsseldorf in September, while there were 46 exhibitors from Austria, but only one from Romania. A total...

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New managing director for Hill and Knowlton

Zsófia Lakatos joined Hill and Knowlton Hungary Kft on 15. September, as managing director. She will be responsible for strategic planning and day to day operation. Previously, she had spent...

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Celebrating commerce

The “Day of European Commerce” was held for the fourth time on 5. November. This initiative by EuroCommerce is intended to draw attention to the economic role played by commerce...

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Faith in ourselves instead of pessimism

Herman Verstraeten, the new CEO of Unilever Central Europe is back in the region after seven years in Russia. He sees tremendous progress compared to the situation seven years ago....

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Pre-packaged products increasing their market share

Sales are increasingly concentrated and the market share of pre-packaged products continues to grow. Sales are expanding in the cheapest segment. Retail sales were up by 2 percent in terms...

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Pasta equally popular

According to a survey of eating habits conducted by GfK Hungária, nine out of ten people like pasta and consume it once every three days on average. Pasta enjoys equal...

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Bar code? RFID? Or both?

Bar code has been used for such a long time that we do not even realise how ingenious this technology is. However, a challenger has appeared in the shape of...

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Budapest region on top

Purchasing power in Hungary has been mapped by GfK Hungária for the sixth time this year. Hévíz, the wealthiest settlement outside Budapest two years ago is now only third with...

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Zewa Fresh nedves toalettpapír

Wet toilet paper is the next step in development of the toilet paper segment, which provides a feeling of perfect freshness....

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Premium quality and convenience from Kaiser Food

Kaiser Food attending InterMeat for the first time, presented its products at its own stand. As Szilvia Fésű, export director has told us, they intend to increase their sales in...

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Tchibo islands in Interspar

„Tchibo islands” were opened in 6 Interspar hyper markets in the beginning of October. In addition to coffee, other brand products like clothing and sports equipment also appear at these...

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Biomark turned 20

Biomark celebrated its 20th birthday in October. It is a family business specialising in the import and distribution of quality food products. Most of its cheese products are of Czech...

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Metro focusing on professional customers

According to José María Cervera, CEO of Metro, their main task is to provide a diverse assortment in terms of quality and price for their retail and HoReCa partners. At...

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Sales of processed poultry approaching HUF 40 billion

Sales of processed poultry expanded slightly in the September 2007 – August 2008 period, compared to the preceding year. Sales increased by 3 percent in terms of value, approaching HUF...

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(HU) Minden második szomjoltó ásványvíz

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Difficult period for FMCG logistics in Hungary

According to János Mondovics, member of the board of the Hungarian Association of Logistics (MLBKT), the current recession is having an amplified effect on providers of logistic services. – This...

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50 percent occupancy for hotels

The total number of nights spent by foreign and domestic guests in commercial places of accommodation remained unchanged in the January-August 2008 period, compered to 2007. Revenues were up by...

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Pickwick tea

The Pickwick product line is to be gradually renwed from November 2008. The products will be available in new packaging with refreshed design....

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Lucullus tört chili paprika, morzsolt rozmaring, morzsolt tárkony, őrölt gyömbér, szárított metélőhagyma

New products are to be added to the renewed Lucullus spice product line during this season....

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