News and articles
Poverty and consumption: cheaper products are more popular than promotions
Date: 2010-06-17 08:00:00
GfK Hungária carried out a survey on the consumption habits of more than 3 million Hungarians, who live below the poverty line. Despite being poor, these people spend significant amounts...
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Condiment brands are looking for new communication elements
Date: 2010-06-17 08:00:00
On the stagnating condiment market the volume share of private labels has reached 38 percent, hypermarket strengthened its position among retail channels and the 301-500 g packaging size increased its...
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Univer: funding the development of schools
Date: 2010-06-17 08:00:00
On 30 April, Univer Product Zrt.’s ‘Let us make our school a winner! 2009-2010’ programme ended. More than 1,200 primary and secondary schools took part in the programme, in which...
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Let us buy Hungarian!
Date: 2010-06-17 08:00:00
The Agricultural Marketing Centre organised a promotion campaign in Auchan stores to introduce Hungarian farmers. Six Auchan stores were temporarily selling 200 Hungarian products – mostly fresh products – and...
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Házi Arany’s 15-gram Salicyl and Sodium Benzoate products
Date: 2010-06-17 08:00:00
Házi Arany’s 15-gram Salicyl and Sodium Benzoate products will appear in stores for the preserving and pickling season with a new packaging....
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Mystery shopping is in the focus
Date: 2010-06-17 08:00:00
In 2010, GfK also focuses on Mystery Shopping research, using the company’s international expertise in this field too. The method uses precisely controlled mystery shoppers, through their eyes the services...
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A slight contraction on the condiment market
Date: 2010-06-17 08:00:00
Value sales in condiment retail only fell by 1 percent in April 2009-March 2010, in comparison with the same period a year earlier. According to the Nielsen Retail Index, the...
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Hungarian milk domestic sales declining
Date: 2010-06-17 00:03:12
The Hungarian dairy business mood reduces and the domestic sales also declining – states the most recent summary of the Milk Marketing Board, which was published on the occasion of...
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One-fifth of the companies feel the export boom
Date: 2010-06-17 00:02:38
According to the latest survey of Coface Hungary; in nearly half of the interviewed hundreds of Hungarian exporting companies, an over 5 percent export revenues reduction occured in 2009. 21...
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A proposal for “hamburger tax”
Date: 2010-06-17 00:02:35
The Strategic Alliance for the Hungarian Hospitals proposed a health action plan. The association's proposal also stipulates that health care contribution (10 HUF per unit) should be introduced on alcohol,...
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Best practices for self-regulation: the recent results of the beer industry
Date: 2010-06-17 00:02:34
A report entitled “Beer advertising with responsible self-regulation ” was issued by the Brewers Association Europe (BoE), which summarizes the European brewing industry self-regulatory practices. The Brewers Association Europe (BoE)...
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The Watermelon Association initiates the creating of a government fund
Date: 2010-06-17 00:02:21
The Hungarian Watermelon Association turns to the government for help. They want to achieve the creation of a government fund, that would pay the producers the price immediately, to avoid...
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The world price of coffee increased
Date: 2010-06-17 00:01:12
Within five days, the world price of coffee increased by 20 percent. The Arabica coffee rose onto its two-year peak, according to analysts; mainly due to speculation. The price of...
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Hungary is the seventh greenest among seventeen countries
Date: 2010-06-17 00:00:15
According to the survey of the National Geographic; the Indian, Brazilian and Chinese consumers are the greenest, while the consumption of the American, Canadian French and British citizens are considered...
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Clorox donation for flood victims
Date: 2010-06-17 00:00:05
The DunaPro Ltd, the Hungarian distributor of the Clorox brand, offered a significant amount of detergent products, to help the flood victims. The products provide a great help to the...
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GKI expects a one percent growth from the Hungarian economy
Date: 2010-06-16 00:06:08
According to the new forecast of the GKI Economic Research Co.; the Hungarian economy will grow by one percent this year, the government deficit to GDP ratio will be 4...
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In August, Budapest will be the food industry capital
Date: 2010-06-16 00:05:55
This year, Europe's largest food event series will be held in Budapest, in the second half of August. The 1st World Summit on Sustainable Food Initiative, originates from Hungary, from...
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A small decrease occured in agri producer prices
Date: 2010-06-16 00:04:35
The producer price level of agricultural goods declined by 0.2 percent in January-April, compared to a year earlier – reports the Central Statistical Office (KSH). According to the datas of...
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Fruit and vegetables prices increase
Date: 2010-06-16 00:04:26
Fruits will be expensive this year. 60-70 percent of strawberries, sour cherries and cherries were destroyed because of the rainy May – said Mártonffy Béla, Executive Director of FRUITVEB. About...
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The expansion of European industry broke a record on annual basis
Date: 2010-06-16 00:03:02
Industrial production in the countries of the Euro area increased faster-than-expected in April, but the rate of growth slowed, compared to March. The annual expansion was the largest ever recorded....
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Chicken meat price to increase
Date: 2010-06-16 00:02:55
The price of chicken meat will increase by about 20-100 HUF per kilo in the forthcoming days. An increase in demand occured in Western Europe, which means increasing orders for...
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Flood fundraising campaign in the Tesco stores
Date: 2010-06-16 00:01:02
Tesco helps the flood victims with fundraising cards. The country's largest retail will make simple and easy to donate for all buyers of the chain. Anyone can take from the...
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Detergents for the flood victims
Date: 2010-06-16 00:00:35
14 million HUF worth of detergents, cleaning and disinfecting products were sent by the Reckitt Benckiser to the flood-stricken region, with the assistance of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service. The...
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Tesco’s sales turnover is increasing
Date: 2010-06-16 00:00:25
According to the latest report of the UK supermarket chain; its global sales turnover excluding fuel – increased by 6.9 percent in the three months, ended on the 30th of...
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Milk Day: 41 percent of the Hungarians consumes milk daily
Date: 2010-06-15 00:04:50
Milk is one of the most important basic food of mankind. 44 percent of the world's population consumes milk on a daily basis. The International Milk Assiciation and the United...
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Counterfeiting of goods – one of the most profitable industry
Date: 2010-06-15 00:03:10
According to Forbes; Counterfeiting of goods is among the world's seven most profitable illegal industries. It is estimated that 5-7 percent of total international trade expose by fakes. Drug business,...
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Import food control will be more stringent
Date: 2010-06-15 00:02:54
According to the plans of the government; import food control will be more stringent. According to domestic processors; this will not reduce the proportion of foreign goods, but at least...
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The supporters of Sunday opening hours have a narrow majority
Date: 2010-06-15 00:02:25
According to the survey of Median; Public opinion is divided in the question if the state would regulate Sunday opening hours. The number of the proposal’s supporters has increased in...
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Farmer’s Day in Szerencs
Date: 2010-06-15 00:02:15
Jubilee of the Szerencs Farmer’s Days. The city situates in Hegyalja will give place to the exhibition and fair, from the 18th to the 20th of June. Szabó János, manager...
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A surprising reduction in the U.S. retail market
Date: 2010-06-15 00:02:11
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly showed a decrease of 1.2 percent in May, while the earlier data was revised from a 0.4 percent increase to 0.6 percent. Expectations were about a...
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