News and articles
Lidl sells more beer, shampoo and icecream than Aldi
Date: 2009-04-17 02:45:23
Hard discount chain Lidl open its first 13 stores in Switzerland on March and the German giant is expected to open 14 more stores throughout the year – new research...
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Danone continued positive volume and sales growth in Q1 2009
Date: 2009-04-17 02:44:35
In spite of the difficult circumstances, Group Danone saw a 1.0 percent sales growth, although the interest in dairy products decreased by 1.2 percent, baby-nutrition products on the other hand...
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Laurel grew by 40 percent in 2008: high-tech is a must in trade
Date: 2009-04-17 02:43:25
Székesfehérvár-based Laurel Group saw a 40 percent rise with its 3.5 billion HUF traffic in 2008 by selling high-tech commercial science information products – the company is optimistic about the...
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ADP Streamline made their services available in Hungary via NEXON
Date: 2009-04-17 02:43:12
ADP Streamline made their services available to all enterpretours. The world's biggest international outsourcing provider chose NEXON as its partner in Hungary. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP), with nearly...
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The new marketing campaign of Coca-Cola focuses on happiness
Date: 2009-04-17 02:41:46
In the new marketing campaign of Coca Cola, a 102 year-old great-grandfather talks about optimism and happiness and that these feelings are even more important to maintain during the crisis....
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The greatest consumer-promotion game of the year by Pöttyös
Date: 2009-04-17 02:34:15
Túró Rudi-consumers are about to face a new, 10-week long challenge by Pöttyös: now it is even possible to take part in their new game by uploading a code to...
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Wal-Mart CEO says that the current downturn does not necessarily mean the end of the recession
Date: 2009-04-16 04:20:55
The fact that sales at U.S. retailers unexpectedly fell 1.1 percent in March and reports have dimmed hopes that the U.S. recession is close to hitting bottom does not mean...
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Prices falling in Spain, too
Date: 2009-04-16 04:17:42
Prices have been confirmed to have fallen in Spain for the first time in March, down by -0.1% in the annual IPC released by the INE, National Statistics Institute. The...
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At least eight organic farmers a month are quitting their scemes
Date: 2009-04-16 04:14:12
At least two organic farmers a week are leaving the movement as consumer demand for premium food stagnates and costs rise – according to The Guardian1s article, this tendency continues....
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Cherry Queen Marzipan available in packages of 3 from May
Date: 2009-04-16 04:10:09
Cherry Queen Marzipan is a new product introduced by Bonbonetti Ltd. in the autumn of 2008: dark chocolate-made brandycherry filled with marzipancream. Now, the candy is available in a package...
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Senior citizens and young people are not likely to change their shopping habits
Date: 2009-04-16 04:07:10
With the latest news showing that most Americans are continuing to hold back on spending, it looks as if Gen Y and senior citizens may be the exceptions, according to...
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Estrogenic chemicals in mineralwater?
Date: 2009-04-16 04:00:49
According to two ecotoxicologist, plastic mineral water bottles contaminate drinking water with estrogenic chemicals. Martin Wagner and Jörg Oehlmann from the Department of Aquatic Ecotoxicology at the Goethe University in...
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Synergon implemented the first phase of the biggest investment of Invitel Zrt. this year
Date: 2009-04-16 03:56:13
Synergon has successfully completed the development of the data centre of Invitel Zrt., the largest national alternative service provider of the wired telecommunication market. The implementation value of the project...
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Food-to-Go shoppers say quality is more important than price
Date: 2009-04-16 03:53:54
Shoppers who buy food and beverages to go are more concerned about quality and freshness than price – according to a new consumer trends report released by United Kingdom-based IGD....
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Agricultural Chamber says a good crop is to be expected
Date: 2009-04-16 03:50:25
Due to the sudden warm spring, nearly all hosts involved in agriculture have fallen behind with their work to do, including plant-protection – the Hungarian Agricultural Chamber has pointed out....
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A new competition by Coke Club for artists
Date: 2009-04-16 03:47:20
Coke Club launches a new competition for enthusiastic amateur artists who get the chance to do a show in front of thousands of people. The main purpose of Coke Club...
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New brandfamilies by Tesco
Date: 2009-04-15 10:09:42
Tesco is about to launch new brandfamilies under the name Family Brands. The brands consist of hundreds of products and aim to offer high quality for fair prices, as a...
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Increased interest in Real Vienna trade fair
Date: 2009-04-15 09:55:48
Real Vienna, the international trade fair for commercial and industry properties opens on 26th and 28th May this year, for the fourth time. The trademark of the Real Vienna and...
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New concept by Metro Group
Date: 2009-04-15 09:52:25
Delivery system, HoReCa and advice center for small-traders – Metro Group is trying to boost its traffic with a new concept all over Europe. If the new cash &...
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Online marketing blooming in Hungary
Date: 2009-04-15 09:50:12
2008 saw a 7 percent increase in the amount of money spent on advertisements, with online marketing gaining a 10 percent part of the entire market – Hungarian Commercial Association...
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Free counsel-series on environment protection product-fee
Date: 2009-04-15 09:42:26
The amendment about the environment protection product-fee came into force on 1st January, still there are numerous questions about it to be answered within the compass of a free counsel-serie...
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Mars spending millions on sustainable cocoa-production
Date: 2009-04-15 09:39:10
Cocoa is a volatile commodity. Companies want to secure their long-term sourcing, so Mars has pledged to produce a significant proportion of its cocoa supply in a sustainable manner by...
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Lidl organizing special offer-trips
Date: 2009-04-15 09:01:00
Lidl Hungary offers new travel service from now on, well below the prices available on the market at the moment. It is mainly the popular destinations the journeys are organized...
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Food prices increased again
Date: 2009-04-14 09:51:32
In March 2009 consumer prices increased by 0.5% compared to the previous month and rose by 2.9% compared to March 2008, according to fresh data by KSH, Hungarian Statistical Office....
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Food Codex violating competition-rules according to Hungarian Competition Authority
Date: 2009-04-14 09:44:47
Food Codex has only been signed on Thursday, yet the Hungarian Competition Authority is examining the agreement as certain details may be viewed as a restraint of competition. Hungarian Competition...
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Tunafish being popular in spite of increased prices
Date: 2009-04-14 09:43:16
Even though tunafish-prices have increased in the past few months, there is az increased interest in buying tuna as well. Alliance Tuna International, Inc. from the Philippenes have announced a...
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Balaton-wines received most awards again
Date: 2009-04-14 09:39:33
Wines from the Balaton-area have received most awards at one of the strictest international wine-competitions Vinitaly inVerona, Italy. Seven out of thirty Hungarian competitors have received Gran Menzione-award, and four...
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87% of shoppers are making changes in reaction to the recession
Date: 2009-04-14 09:35:57
87% of UK households are making changes in reaction to the recession – according to new research by Shoppercentric, an independent agency specialising in shopper behaviour research With more than...
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New EU-rule scaring Hungarian wine-experts and manufacturers
Date: 2009-04-14 09:32:51
European Union is about to launch a new regulation which may mean serious danger to Hungarian winery, allowing manufacturers to produce rosé by mixing red- and white wine – Hír...
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Slovakian customers doing all major shoppings in Hungary
Date: 2009-04-14 09:29:08
More and more stores in Győr allow customers to pay in euro, whereas Slovakian supermarkets near the border are missing their old customers and see a 40 percent decrease in...
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