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Purchasing power highest in Csopak

Csopak dwellers may spend the most, while purchasing power is lowest in Tiszabő (Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county), according to a study by GfK Hungária. In the county ranking (including Budapest) Budapest is...

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Sailing out of the crisis – with innovations

“We sail out of the crisis!” This was the motto of the trade symposium organised by STI Petőfi Nyomda Kft. on the Zsófia event boat in September. Managing director Dr...

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Henkel innovations in washing

Biopon detergents have been renewed: besides cleaning clothes, they also make them easy to iron. They received a new packaging as well and will appear in stores from October. Silan...

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FOODAPEST NEWS

In just four months, FOODAPEST opens its gates in Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center. We are happy to inform you that in 2010 Trade Magazine will be the official journal of...

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The ”3 percent” ousted from the text.

News came after our magazine went to press that on 13 October the product path law, so much debated on the first day of the conference, was given a green...

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Next step: the concentration of suppliers?

According to Dr Judit Firniksz, a competition law expert with law firm Réti, Antall and Madl Landwell, a concentration process took place in Hungarian food retail in the past 15...

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More people use Internet banking

The number of people using on-line banking services increased by 1.8 percentage point in the first half of 2009 – according to a new study by GfK Hungária. This means...

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New digital signage solutions

At Viscom, the international trade fair for visual communication on 1-3 October 2009 in Düsseldorf 10,900 visitors saw the products and services of 310 companies. Hans–Joachim Erbel, the managing director...

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Mayonnaise academy

On 10 September, Univer Product Zrt. held a gastronomy-history event called Univer Mayonnaise Academy. Lectures, games and a cooking show brought mayonnaise closer to participants. Today Univer sells one third...

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Coupon terminal facilitates cheaper shopping

Two coupon terminals were placed in Duna Plaza, in the 13th district. According to Tamás Újvári, managing director of Kuponnet Advertising, by using the terminals shoppers can search for promotions,...

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Question:

At the time of crisis is it true for pálinka consumption that ”the pubs will be the last to close”? What are your views on the chances of Hungarian pálinka...

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Excerpt from the president’s justification:

…” It is the Parliament’s right to decide whether legislative means are needed to repel unfair market conducts. (…) I doubt whether the law is completely in line with the...

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In Poland thousands of small shops disappear, but their market share is stable

According to Nielsen’s ShopperTrends survey, the market share of small traditional shops has been stable at 55 percent for three years. Among modern retail channels supermarket is the most popular....

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Tetra Pak Danube stands firm

Despite the economic recession, Tetra Pak Danube operates steadily in Budaörs. In the first six months, the company realised a sales turnover of EUR 75.7 million. Company CEO Svend Weidemann...

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Growing international interest in Alimentaria tradeshow

Alimentaria is gaining importance outside Spain. For this reason the event has increased its budget for international promotion by 30 percent. Over 20 percent of the show’s 158,000 visitors come...

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Answer:

Market research data indicate that the economic crisis did have a negative effect on the turnover of bars and restaurants. Considering that our products belong to the premium segment, we...

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Where were bakers mistaken?

The aim of the Association of Hungarian Bakers and baking companies was to cooperate and to harmonise the activities of the different actors in the baking industry, in order to...

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Chio Crispers Chilis 70 g, Chio Crispers Újhagymás 70 g

Chili and chive flavoured peanuts in a crunchy pastry – a real innovation on the salty snacks market....

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’Wake your body up’ awarded

Coca-Cola Hungary won an international innovation prize for its Test-ébresztő programme in the health preserving initiative category (there were 350 entries from 40 countries). The programme has been going on...

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Brazilian virgin from Tchibo

Limited edition coffee Tchibo Exclusive Extra Virgin is available from October. It is made from 100 percent Arabica coffee beans, harvested in Sul de Minas in Brazil. The new product...

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Non-alcoholic mono pralines become more robust

Retail sales of praline were up by 6 percent in value in August 2008-July 2009, with the market exceeding an annual HUF 19 billion. As for volume, praline sales reached...

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The handbrake is on

A bill has been proposed in Parliament that would strengthen the bargaining position of suppliers and would limit detrimental conditions (buying back obligation of suppliers, long payment deadlines, etc.) set...

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Clorox Fehérítő Gél

A thicker bleach gel that gives you precision control and guarantees safety, since it does not splash when used....

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Gyermelyi wins the Coop Rally

The Gyermelyi team won this year’s ”Coop Rally for quality food products from Hungary”, ahead of Sara Lee Hungary and the Coop Star/Tisza-Coop team. This year a record number of...

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New experience: a glass of semi-dark beer

Semi-dark beer varieties blend the best characteristics of lagers and dark beers. Arany Ászok just came out with a semi-dark beer, which is made from 4 types of malt. Ruby...

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Praline buyers do not economise when buying them as a present

As a result of austerity measures, the praline market has also stepped on the brake: growth rate drastically slowed down and now approaches stagnation. Bonbonetti’s sales director, György Seregi is...

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Széchenyi Card increasingly popular

– Enterprises do not dare to make long term plans and choose easily accessible, cheap loans. Consequently, the number of companies applying for Széchenyi Card grew significantly – says László...

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NESTEA Havas Szilva

NESTEA Havas Szilva blends the pleasant flavours of natural black tea and plum with the aroma of clove and honey....

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Unilever on top of Dow Jones sustainability index

In the food category, Unilever has the highest sustainability index with a 81 percent performance. Twenty-two aspects were considered and in environmental protection Unilever achieved 100 percent. The company has...

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PICK targets Japan

Hungarian Weeks were organised in Japan for the 7th time. One of its main sponsors has been PICK SZEGED Zrt. for two years now. PICK opened its representation in Tokyo...

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