News and articles
Dramatic deterioration in payment morale
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
According to data from Coface, a dramatic deterioration took place in payment morale in the first four months of 2008. The number of non-payments increased by 45 per cent compared...
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Animated menu boards in KFC
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The Király utca KFC is the first one in Hungary to use animated menu boards. Animated menu boards are digital surfaces for displaying brand information in addition to product information....
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New chairman for POP-Rafinanz
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Zoltán S. Soós is to assume the position of chairman of the board of the POP-Rafinanz group on 1. September. Revenues of POP-Rafinanz amounted to HUF 2,5 billion last year....
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Biscuits doing well in spite of their price
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Demand for biscuits has not dropped in spite of rising average price. Latest products fit well into healthy diets and biscuits have become a strategic product for discount stores. According...
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More money spent in Hungary by foreigners
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The number of foreign visitors in Hungary was 7.6 million in the first quarter of 2008, which represents an increase of one per cent. Foreigners spent a total of 16...
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Packaging in three steps – part 2: The letter
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
This is something we had to learn. We had about 5,000 years to learn. Even private labels have developed typographic characteristics specific to their category now, which is good if...
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Theodora Kékkúti és Theodora Kereki természetes ásványvizek
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The appearance of Theodora Kékkúti and Theodora Kereki mineral waters has been modernised but their sizes and quality remain unchanged....
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Party in the underground
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The first Coke zero party held in a Budapest underground station took place on 17. May. The DJ-s were Lucca and Pete Tong....
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Lekkerland continuing it strategy
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
2007 was an exceptionally important year for Lekkerland. Many new agreements have been signed, including one with the leading petrol station chain. Lekkerland revenues doubled in 2007, compared to the...
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New owner for Interfruct
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The Interfruct Cash&Carry chain is to be sold by SCD which intends to focus entirely on real estate development in the central European region in the future. Interfruct is to...
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Spectacular growth
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Increasing sales of decor cosmetics reflect growing demand for wellness. Retail sales expanded by 14 per cent in terms of value last year, bringing total annual sales to HUF 60...
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Fewer hotel guests outside Budapest
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The occupancy rate for 3.4 and 5 star hotels was 50 per cent in the first four months of the year. Gross room revenues were up by 6 per cent,...
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Gyõri JóReggelt! KoleKontroll 50 g
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The brand new member of the Győri JóReggelt product line represents a brand new value:it is intended for „cholesterol-conscious” consumers....
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SOLE Classico Trappista, Edámi és Oázis füstölt, darabolt, egalizált sajtok 180 g-os kiszerelésben, valamint Trappista 350 g-os kiszerelésben
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
In addition to SOLE Classico and Oázis sliced cheese products, these cheese types will also be available in whole, in practical, easy to open packaging from June 2008....
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New player in the market of digital advertising
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
A new company is to enter the Hungarian indoor market. Infirio Kft. intends to provide digital signage services targeted at the 18-29 age group. 200 large digital displays will be...
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Bio – our health and that of our kids
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The increasing popularity of bio food is a result of the two most important trends of our decade: health and wellness. This is one of the conclusions of the global...
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Valdor poultry in ready for shelf packaging
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Hungerit Zrt has launched Valdor poultry products in ready for shelf packaging. The new packaging was officially presented on 27. May. Fresh, sliced chicken products will be available in safe,...
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More colour in domestic market of decor cosmetics
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Hungarian women tend to use less make up than women in neighbouring countries. Mainly foundation cream and mascara are used, while coloured products like lipstick are not very popular. According...
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Cooking oil producing highest price rise
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The average rise in consumer prices was 0.3 per cent in April. Prices were 6.6 per cent higher than in April 2007. Food prices were up by 1.4 per cent...
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Gyõri Édes ZABfalatok 215 g
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Delicious and crispy ZABfalatok are the first oat biscuit made by Győri Keksz....
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Házi Arany Étkezési Citromsav 15 g
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Recommended primarily for making bottled fruits, especially for fruits with white flesh, to prevent browning....
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My neighbour is a brewery
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
„My neighbour is a brewery” is the title of the program serving as a framework for co-operation between Borsodi Sörgyár Zrt. and its environment, presented by Derek Hopkins CEO. The...
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Good egg for SPAR
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Spar Magyarország Kft. has been awarded a Good Egg Award in recognition of its efforts related to the prevention of cruelty to animals. This recognition is based on a survey...
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Széchenyi Card 2 launched
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
The two year Széchenyi Card 2 was launched by KA-VOSZ ZRt in co-operation with its partner banks, Hitelgarancia ZRt, and the Ministry of Economy and Development on 2. June. This...
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Hygienic, multiple layer packaging from plastics
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Plastics are the most commonly used packaging material for food, accounting for 50 per cent of all packaging materials in Hungary, in terms of volume. Plastics are used in three...
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Food industry in recession
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Industrial production was up by 4.3 per cent in March 2008, compared to the same month in 2007. Industrial production was 6.9 per cent higher in the first quarter of...
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Dreher 24 Alkoholmentes sör
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
A new special technology, where no alcohol is produced during brewing. Fermentation does not have to be stopped prematurely and alcohol does not have to removed subsequently....
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VIM mikroszemcsés súrolókrémek
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Owing to their micro granules, members of the new and innovative VIm product line clean quickly and effectively. They are easy to rinse and leave no stains behind. They make...
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Hungarian regional director for Bonduelle
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
Miklós Ostermayer (42) was appointed the Central-Eastern European regional director of BONDUELLE in June. He is the first Hungarian professional to reach such a position in the market leading French...
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NESPRESSO coffee machines in retail chains
Date: 2008-06-27 08:00:00
In addition to the showroom in Andrássy út, the full range of NESPRESSO coffee machines has also been available in Saturn and Media Markt stores since June. Nine Budapest stores...
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