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Things learned by Metro-in Central and Eastern Europe

The first Metro stores in our region opened in Hungary and Poland in 1994. An account of the progress made since then has been given by Frans W. H. Muller,...

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Stores opening

Spar, Szigetvár Open: 16 september Chain: Spar Store space: 702 m2 SKU: Több ezer Spar, Tiszakécske Open: 18 september Chain: Spar Store space: 902 m2 SKU: Több ezer Spar, Mezőkövesd...

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TESCO working with new agencies

A consortium formed by B&P CSR management and NetAktív Kommunikációs Ügynökség has been contracted by TESCO-GLOBAL Áruházak Zrt. to develop and execute Corporate Responsibility (CR) and Public Relations (PR) strategies...

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Consumers persisting or changing

How do consumers react to rising food prices? In order to find out, a survey has been conducted by Nielsen in five leading Western European markets: France, Germany, UK, Spain,...

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Market of baking additives and dessert powders expanding

Sales of powder products are rising in general. Sales were up by 16 percent in terms of value in October 2007 – September 2008, compared to the preceding period, with...

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Dairy products focusing on health have potential for growth

Though the market of dairy products had expanded in 2007, it has started to shrink in the first 8 months of 2008, mainly as a result of higher prices. There...

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One out of ten carbonated beverages are low calorie

Demand for carbonated soft drinks has not changed substantially in recent years. The total value of the market is HUF 1110 billion at present. The global health trend is reflected...

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Same but different…

What does being “different” mean? The answer is our unofficial slogan: „Fast, quality-conscious, need-oriented”. Qualiroll is not the only company in the world selling bandage, film, paper for plotters, labels...

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Romanians still shopping enthusiastically

According to an Eurostat estimate, retail sales in the EU 27 countries totalled 1,1 percent less in July 2008, than a year before. Retail sales produced the fastest growth in...

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Biotökmagolaj; Pirított, héj nélküli tökmag, sós és natúr

The flavour and fragrance of freshly perked pumpkin seed is uniquely apparent in our bio pumpkin seed oil made from cold pressed seeds, roasted without skin....

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hohes C Mild Multivitamin

A new product has been added to the hohes C Mild product line. In addition to orange, , pink grapefruit and apple flavours, the popular multivitamin will also be available...

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A Dutchman in Düsseldorf

Frans W. H. Muller (37) graduated at the University of Rotterdam, also obtaining an MBA. He joined the Metro subsidiary in the Netherlands in 1997. In 2002, he was elected...

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Winter salami in prize winning packaging

An open design competition for packaging has been organised by Herz Szalámigyár Zrt. on the 120th anniversary of its foundation. The new packaging of their winter salami has been designed...

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Mórakert opening store in Budapest

A store was opened in Budapest by Mórakert Szövetkezet on 22. September, where fresh fruits and vegetables are available directly from the farmers. Gro-ceries, pasta and eggs are also sold...

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Austrian food weeks for the fifth time

The Austrian Food Weeks were held in Hungary for the fifth time between 9-22. October. 29 Interspar hyper markets, 50 Kaiser’s stores and 50 SPAR supermarkets participated in the promotion...

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Baking products for all generations

Christmas is also a season for cakes. According to market research data from Nielsen, traditional baking additives continue to enjoy unbroken popularity. Baking powder and vanillin are still basic products...

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Government regarding fruits and vegetables as key sector

Though the weather has been favourable for the production of fruits and vegetables this year, the prices farmers had dreamt of remained dreams. According to farmers, a HUF 100 billion...

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Difficult year for breweries

Sales of bottled beer increased somewhat, while sales of draught beer dropped slightly last year. Demand for alcohol-free beer continued to shrink. The import of premium beers increased substantially. Members...

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HUNGAROPACK – for the 25th time

81 nominations have been submitted for the 25th HUNGAROPACK Packaging Competition by 40 organisations. The five nominations achieving the highest scores (awarded by a jury) have been awarded the HUNGAROPACK...

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Small stores and big chains in Italy

Italy is one of the big European markets with 59 million consumers, there is only one Italian retailer (in 27th place) among the top 30 European retail enterprises. 77 percent...

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Kiss túróbonbon, kókuszos

Cottage cheese dessert of medium fat content in protective gas packaging, made with coconut, filled with chocolate cream, dipped in chocolate and covered with peanut krokant....

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Clorox Color folteltávolító folyadék

Clorox Color stain remover for coloured clothes. Owing to its unique formula, it can remove stains while leaving colours as they are....

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Third in the world

Metro is the third largest retail company in the world after Wal-Mart and Carrefour, with 2,400 units world-wide in 31 countries and 270,000 employees....

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Kis Tejes with big plans

A new dairy product appeared in October under the name “Kis Tejes”. The initial assortment of this brand owned by SENOBLE consists of 17 products in 6 categories, manufactured in...

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Coop Rally this year again

71 cars entered the third Coop Rally held this year. This race is an excellent tool for promoting excellent quality and safe Hungarian food. According to József Gráf, minister of...

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New financial director for Heineken

Ákos Magyari was appointed the new financial director of Heineken Hungária Zrt. on 1. November. He had graduated at the Budapest University of Economics in 1995 and has worked for...

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Domestic market of jam expanding

According to data from the ConsumerScan of GfK Hungária, the jam market showed expansion in terms of both value and quantity in the first half of 2008. As a result...

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Purchasing power divided in the case of fruits and vegetables

A good assortment of fresh products is an especially important consideration for Hungarians in choosing a store. According to the Nielsen ShopperTrends survey, spending on fresh products grew substantially in...

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Masculine beverage in Hungary

Per capita beer consumption of 82 litres/year has been stable in Hungary for years. The world leader in per capita consumption is the Czech Republic where this figure is 160...

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Cost saving innovations in machinery

Innovation in technology for the food industry has accelerated in recent years. Innovation is aimed primarily at reducing operating costs. Economy is a priority in both energy consumption and the...

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