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Question:

Almost a year has passed since INBÉ (RDA) labelling was introduced by Danone Kft together with 7 other companies in Hungary. I would like to hear a few words from...

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Shanghai

Regarding business, Shanghai enjoys far more significance the Beijing. The city was opened to foreign merchants in 1842 following the first opium war. Population reached 1 million by 1900. After...

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Whole Foods Market in Europe as well

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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Haribo Goldbären

In addition to the five well-known flavours, the sixth flavour – apple – has arrived....

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Manufacturing private labels no longer derogatory

Over 1,600 companies from 70 countries attended the largest ever PLMA exhibition held in Amsterdam, on 27-28 May. We asked the managing director of Mona Hungary, Bernadett Strasser-Kátai about what...

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Absurdistan

The condition of the economy and the urgent need for a tax reform has been on the public agenda for years. The atmosphere at the second Business Dinner was quite...

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Coffee and breakfast a success for McDonald’s

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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Oily seed plant in Foktõ

The plant to be built by the Glencore group will be the largest facility of its kind in Hungary with an annual capacity of 600,000 tonnes. Construction is expected to...

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Answer:

Feedback from consumers has been positive so far. We’ll soon have detailed data about the effects of the introduction of INBÉ labels, from two different sources. Conscious consumers appreciate RDA...

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Price of swine also rising

Trends in the world markets of meat and poultry are monitored regularly by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (AKI). Data from the Market Price Information System (PÁIR) of KSH and...

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Eckes-Granini believing in strong local brands

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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Dr. Oetker Vitalis Müzli Vaníliás

A unique flavour with natural vanilla and white chocolate in the market of cereals....

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Guest list helps in preparations

Detki Keksz is a regular exhibitor at PLMA. According to Mrs. Juhász, Marianna Lipusz, organisation has been excellent. The list of visitors sent by the organisers before the event has...

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Food as an investment

Even expensive fuel is cheaper than cooking oil today. This is another argument for people who believe that food has become a strategic commodity. Strategic commodities deserve special attention as...

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Football Toffifee for kids

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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Digital division for TV2

In order to enhance its presence in digital media platforms, a Digital Media Division is to be established by TV2 in June. This new organisational unit headed by Attila Fekete...

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Energy drinks still going strong

Retail sales of energy and sport drinks totalled HUF 8,3 billion in 2007. This category is among those producing the biggest expansion. Retail sales increased by 60 per cent in...

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Little change in the tourist package

According to KSH data, shopping accounted for over half of the amount spent by visitors coming to Hungary for only one day in the first quarter of 2008. Accommodation and...

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Are we good, or are we well?

There is a lot of resemblance between business and competitive sport. Results can be measured objectively in both. You can tell right away who is successful and who isn’t. Another...

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Donna Pasta, Vita Pasta

Pastas made with a single egg and durum corn have been renewed in the quality Gyermelyi is well known for....

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Great Loss reaching its objective

The topic at the meeting of Trade Marketing and Sales Klub held on 5. June was the peculiarities in the marketing and trade marketing of low calorie and health products....

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Stores opening

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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Record sales for M3 Outlet Center

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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New Professional collection

Schwarzkopf Professional ESSENTIAL LOOKS has presented its Spirit collection for spring/summer 2008. Essential Looks is the trend selection of Schwarzkopf Professional renewed twice a year. It not only offers styles...

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Energy replenishment an everyday need

Apart form a general boom in the market of energy drinks, quality is becoming increasingly preferred. The expansion of private labels has slowed down and though the position of tutti-frutti...

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Real incomes rising in competitive sector

According to a forecast by GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt prepared with the cooperation of Erste Bank, data from the first quarter of the year seems to confirm expectations that economic growth...

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Night of placements

An interesting night event was held by the Hungarian section of POPAI in Interspar Eurocenter, on 2. June. The event served as a training exercise for experts of POS promotional...

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Vim mikroszemcsés súrolókrém szórófejjel

The new Vim scouring cream with micro granules is now also available in the form of a spray. This is a real speciality, as the special dispenser allows a scouring...

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New momentum for Update

The Update program has reached a level of development where highly organised management, a professional approach and a uniform brand image are needed. In Hungary, seven people die every hour...

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Electronic shelf labels for CBA Premium

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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