News and articles
Auchan overtakes its competitors
Date: 2009-10-29 00:01:25
The French hypermarket giant started an intensive expansion over the past decade in the eastern markets, notably in China, Russia and Eastern Europe. Auchan is the world's 14th largest retailer,...
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The third Tesco Express store has opened in Óbuda
Date: 2009-10-29 00:01:00
On Wednesday, a new Tesco Express store opened in the 3rd district of Budapest, under 1-2 Pablo Neruda street. With this, 15 shops new format Tesco shops are across the...
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Bonbonetti awarded on the occasion of World Food Day
Date: 2009-10-29 00:00:52
Hungary's largest confectionery company group, the Bonbonetti Group participated on the 4th Hungarian Donation Convoy, as a silver grade sponsor on 16th October 2009. The Bonbonetti Group joined the Hungarian...
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New experience: Arany Ászok half dark beer
Date: 2009-10-29 00:00:12
The beer lovers are already familiar with the half dark beer category, and they know that this means real specialty.The right proportion of light and dark beer combines the best...
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Food industrial applications up to 1.6 million euros
Date: 2009-10-28 00:07:01
The modification of the regulation over the “EMVA agricultural products, adding value to provide aid” is already available. On this basis, one can apply until 30th November at the Agriculture...
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The advantages of Superbrands title
Date: 2009-10-28 00:06:12
Superbrands Hungary organizes a seminar on 4th November in the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus. On the event it will be examined, that how valuable is a Superbrands title win and how...
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Vehicle liability insurance in the Tesco again this year
Date: 2009-10-28 00:05:21
From 2nd November to 31st December, Tesco customers can choose their own best compulsory vehicle liability insurance, from the offers of all Hungarian insurance companies. In addition, beside the customers...
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U.S.A.: rising house prices, falling consumer confidence
Date: 2009-10-28 00:04:21
Compared to July, 1.2 percent increase has occured in house prices in the U.S.A. The publication of Conference Board's consumer confidence index washed away optimism. The index was well below...
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New regulation control the services provided at accommodations
Date: 2009-10-28 00:03:12
According to the new government regulation; The hotels should provide other services besides accommodation, and at least 11 rooms and 21 beds should be maintained. The regulation covers all accommodation...
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Growing retail real estate investments in the second quarter of 2009
Date: 2009-10-28 00:02:00
According to the latest reasearch of Jones Lang LaSalle real estate consultant; European retail real estate investments increased 85 by percent in the second quarter compared to the first quarter....
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Food prices may dramatically increase
Date: 2009-10-28 00:01:25
According to the experts of the Standard Chartered Bank; Great food price increases may come in the next few decades. The UN estimates that, by 2050 the global population will...
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Climate protection instead of agricultural support
Date: 2009-10-28 00:00:55
The pre-draft document in which the European Commission outlines its visions for the 2014 – 2020 budget, indicates a strong shift from the agricultural policy and employement towards climate change...
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GM products in Hungarian shops without any indication
Date: 2009-10-28 00:00:22
Despite Hungary stands out strongly under the prohibition of gene modified (GM) plants, domestic agriculture is not yet without them. The only permitted gene modified MON810 maize in Europe, although...
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McDonald's withdraw from Iceland
Date: 2009-10-28 00:00:12
In a few days Iceland will stay without McDonald's: last two McDonald's fast food restaurants of the island will close on 1st November due to the high operating costs. The...
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Henkel innovations in washing
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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.
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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?
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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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Excerpt from the president’s justification:
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
…” 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
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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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Where were bakers mistaken?
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
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
Date: 2009-10-27 08:00:00
Chili and chive flavoured peanuts in a crunchy pastry – a real innovation on the salty snacks market....
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