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Change in trend

According to MasterCard, a change has taken place in the trend seen since the introduction of bank cards in 1995, as 2007 was the first year when card holders used...

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Agricultural prices continue to rise

The supply prices of agricultural products was up by 21.6 percent in June 2008, compared to June 2007. The prices of plant product were up by 20.5 percent, while those...

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Desszert Szaloncukor Szamos Csokoládé Műhely

Dessert fondants are a true innovation, bringing the two most successful Mátyás dessert flavours, chocolate and sour cherry to this Christmas sweet....

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It’s time to…

Sour cherry, water melon, apple…Which one will be the next time bomb exploding in the gardening sector? An excess of supply exists in other countries as well, but that is...

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New warehouse for SPAR

The second logistic centre of SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft was handed over on 25. August, in Üllő. – We have opened the new logistic centre at the best moment, as...

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Big increase in yoghurt sales

According to the Retail Index of Nielsen, retail sales of yoghurt were up by 9 per cent in terms of quantity in the June 2007 – July 2008 period, compared...

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Disappearing illusions?

Though the Second National Development Project has been launched among high expectations, potential applicants seem to be passive or even dissatisfied at present. Only 40,000 out of a total of...

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Romania: booming hyper markets and brand loyalty

According to Nielsen findings, the primary consideration for the average Romanian consumer in choosing a store is ease of access. Finding everything in a single store ranks only third among...

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Trident Splash dobozos eper-lime; zöld menta; barack-málna

The strawberry-lime, peppermint and new peach berry flavours of Trident Splash will also be available in innovative boxes in the future....

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List of forbidden practices

In the first days of September, officers of various authorities were probably the only people aware of the tasks and obligations imposed upon retailers and manufacturers by the new rules...

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New trade marketing manager for Kraft

Szilvia Varga was appointed the new trade marketing manager of Kraft Foods on 1. September. She graduated at Corvinus University in 2001, and has been working for Kraft ever since....

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Money contra health among yoghurts

Health consciousness is the only factor which can counter the sudden urge felt by consumers to economise on food spending. The price of milk started to drop in February, after...

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Even more bankruptcies in 2008

Although the total amount of liabilities in commerce is substantially higher than credit liabilities in the banking sector totalling HUF 6,500 billion, relatively few companies use the services offered by...

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Discount strategies in fastidious England

According to a recent Nielsen survey, three out of four English consumers tare trying to economise on their food expenditure, whereas only 45 per cent were doing this a year...

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Tchibo 3in1 Intense

An excellent choice for people who want a stronger, more intense instant speciality....

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Stores opening

Aldi, Székesfehérvár Open: 14 August Chain: Aldi Store space: 1000–1100 m2 SKU: 1085 Aldi, Halásztelek Open: 4 September Chain: Aldi Store space: 1000–1100 m2 SKU: 1085 Aldi, Balatonlelle Open: 9...

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Garbage collection campaign for schools

A long term garbage collection campaign has been organised by ASCO Hungária Kft. and Öko-Kord Országos Nonprofit Kft. for primary and secondary schools in Budapest. ASCO Hungária Kft. will pay...

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Milli Mia – Pampering delicacies by Milli

The renewed Milli Mia dessert product line was launched in May 2008. It is composed of healthy, milk and cottage cheese based desserts and dessert yoghurts. Milli Mia desserts can...

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Global low

According to the latest annual report by Euler Hermes, the number of bankruptcies rose by 5 per cent in 2007 and remained below the level seen in 2005 and before....

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Swedes also feeling the rising prices

The Lidl chain is attracting an increasing number of customers in Sweden. Nearly a quarter of Swedes visit a Lidl store at least once a month. According to the ShopperTrends...

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Debrecen Metro modernised as well

The modernised Metro Cash & Carry store in Debrecen offering an expanded assortment was opened on 21 August....

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Co-operation between POS Media and Metro

An exclusive agreement about co-operation has been signed by POS Media Ukrajna and the METRO chain. POS Media Ukrajna will supply in-store communication tools for 20 Metro Cash & Carry...

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Roasted coffee leading, instant 3in1 growing

According to the Nielsen Retail Index, the consumer price of roasted coffee was up by 10 per cent in April-May this year, compared to the same period in 2007, while...

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Factoring becoming popular

According to Gaszton Gál, general director of CIB Faktor Pénzügyi Szolgáltató Zrt, a boom occurs in factoring when conventional forms of financing show decline. – How has the factoring business...

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War in Brussels

There is a trade war going on in Belgium, fought with methods and tricks just as ruthless as those used in real wars. As my luggage has been lost, I...

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Zwack Maximilian Tokaji Különlegesség

A spirit made from Tokaji wines, spiced with line-blossom....

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Five Hungarians at Henkel Art Award

Gyöngyi Gallusz, Pál Gellérfi, Laura Somogyi, Márton Takáts and Gábor Véssey will attend the Henkel Art Award international art competition in Vienna this year. Artists from 29 countries will compete...

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Nutritional Olympics for schools

A competition in the spirit of the Olympic games is to be launched by the NUTRIKID program, operated jointly by Nestlé Hungária Kft. and the National Association of Dieticians, to...

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Quick and convenient coffee with or without machines

Coffee machines for home use and pre-portioned capsules have appeared in the assortments of both leading coffee distributors. Consumption habits are slowly changing in the coffee market as well. Manufacturers...

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