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Hungarian economy declined by 6 percent last year

According to KSH’s and Ecostat’s datas; The latest Hungarian GDP data caused a slight positive surprise among analysts. The Hungarian economy shrunk by 4 percent in the last quarter of...

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The denominator will be at the Bocuse d'Or Hungary

The finals of the Bocuse d’Or Selection Hungary will be held at the Foodapest exhibition, Budapest on the 21st and 22nd of February. Paul Bocuse, the denominator of the competition...

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The number of employed people can decrease with millions in the coming decades

The Economic and Social Council (GSZT) is concerned about the demographic trends in Hungary, and proposes to prepare a comprehensive program to improve the situation – said Parragh László president...

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METRO supermarket chain supports the victims of the Haitian earthquake

METRO provides the raw materials and refreshments for the charity gala dinner, which is organized to help the victims of the Haitian earthquake. METRO, as the committed supporter and partner...

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More optimistic mood in the three-fourth of the world

According to the research of Ipsos and Reuters News; positive consumer evaluation of the economic outlooks published for the first time, since the large destruction of the recession. In the...

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Food price insecurity

Food price can go up and down in the forthcoming months. The exchange rate of the U.S. dollar and the changes in demand can also affect the price of the...

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Renewable packaging in the cooperation of Ifantis and Sealed Air

The Ifantis (of the leading meat processing company of Greece) had chosen Sealed Air Cryovac’s original Darfresh ® vacuum skin packaging already in the 90s, for the packaging of retail...

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Czech retail sales are getting more and more lower

The Czech retail sales declined in December, due to the still weak private consumption. Annual sales, decreased by 1.9 percent after the 4.7 percent of November. The decline is lasting...

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The latest products of Szintézis ZRt.: SZIKE and Cronis Cashier – information is power (x)

The basis is a trade system that supports trade instruments to cover the whole network from cashiers to the central control unit. The SZIKE Trading System and the Cronis Cashier...

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The Arany Korona cooperative will help the Hungarian small-scale producers

The Arany Korona which is a marketing cooperative was formed in October last year and would like to help domestic manufacturers and service providers, in the distribution of Hungarian goods....

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The increasing of recycling is a Europe-wide trend

According to the survey of the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE); The household glass recycling in Europe increased into record heights, in 2008. In 2008, 25.5 billion bottles, about 11...

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OKSZ vs. Agricultural Office

The National Trade Association expressed its consternation in a communication, in context with the Agricultural Office’s Food Code related resolution. According to OKSZ; the Office cannot determine such implementing terms,...

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2010 may be worse for German households, than last year

In 2009, consumption in Germany increased by 0.4 percent, boosting the economic development. In 2010, household spendings are expected to stagnate – appears in the latest research of GfK Group....

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Lidl expands in Romania

Lidl prepares to conquer Romania. The German supermarket chain will open 20 stores in Hungary’s eastern neighbor, the first department stores will be in Bucharest. The first Lidl stores were...

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SPAR is committed to quality

The SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. operates an SGS certified – the world's leading certification organisation – Integrated Management System (IIR) since December 2009. This system has two elements; the ISO...

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Environmentally conscious shopping bags in the METRO stores

METRO Trade Ltd. is strongly committed to environmental awareness in many areas, for several years. METRO would like to decrease pollution with its environmental-friendly, several times usable, long lasting and...

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Not enough brands

I am more and more concerned about the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture and domestic-owned food processing companies. Recently I asked a few friends to name Hungarian-owned and developing food brands…The...

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Online chat customer service on METRO’s website

From the middle of January, METRO’s website returns at http://www.metro.hu with a new look and new services, for instance online promotion leaflets, catalogues and a customer service via live chat....

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Agreement between BKIK and Superbrands

Last December András Wiszkidenszky, director of Superbrands Magyarország and Kristóf Szatmáry, president of the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BKIK) signed an agreement, stating that the chamber will provide...

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The Csányi-empire’s collective stand

Bonfarm group will be present at Foodapest with a collective stand, presenting its complete portfolio. Tamás Éder, told our magazine that market leader PICK SZEGED Zrt., SOLE-MIZO Zrt., Csányi Pincészet...

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Less snacks consumed than in 2009

In October 2008-September 2009, chocolate (- 6%), sweet biscuit, salty biscuit (-11%), salty snack (- 8%) and family-size ice cream (-15%) sales all fell in terms of volume – reveal...

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Fewer promotional leaflets and shorter promotional periods

According to GfK Hungária’s Leaflet Monitor, comparing the first nine months of the leaflet market in 2009 with the same period in 2008 shows that the number of leaflets published...

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Medve Óriás kocka 46,7 g ömlesztett sajt

MEDVE Óriás Kocka will be a popular offer for cheese lovers with its 46.7-g packaging and favourable price....

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Time travel at Christmas

The end of last year will not be remembered for an abundance of presents. Most families celebrated modestly with a smaller Christmas tree and fewer or cheaper presents. Traditionally, December...

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‘Love card’ from SPAR

SPAR Magyarország Kft. and the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service started its ‘Love card’ campaign: HUF 200 and HUF 500 cards with barcodes were placed at the cash desks of SPAR,...

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JÓFEJs can win valuable prizes

Last year the JÓFEJ (sober and responsible driver) campaign was expanded with a web 2.0 community. The different ‘JÓFEJ’ groups can grow further: since last summer gifts have been regularly...

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Visitor information

FOODAPEST International food, drink, food processing and hospitality trade fair • UKBA International trade fair for confectionery, bakery and gastronomy • 21-24 February 2010 • Venue: HUNGEXPO Budapesti Vásárközpont Budapest,...

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Mineral water and energy drinks strengthened their positions

Non-alcoholic thirst-quenching beverages are important parts of a store’s product selection. Among the 90 categories measured by Nielsen, in the top 10 carbonated soft drinks ranked 4th, mineral water was...

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Hungary on top of the inflation list

In November 2009, in the EU-27 consumer prices were 1 percent higher on average, compared to prices in November 2008. The biggest increase was measured in Hungary (5.2 percent) and...

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Ideal sütemény

Ideal biscuits represent a new category on the market with their composition and individual packaging....

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