News and articles
New Nespresso production facility in Avenches
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The second NESPRESSO Production and Logistic Centre has been opened by Nestlé in Avenches. The new, 400,000 square meter facility will have an initial annual capacity of 4.8 billion NESPRESSO...
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Caribbean atmosphere by Malibu
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The limited edition Malibu Island Recipes party bottle bringing us the relaxed atmosphere of the Caribbean is to appear on shelves in the first days of June....
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Still double digit expansion – in terms of value
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Retail sales of table margarine were up by 16 percent in the April 2008-March 2009 period, compared to the preceding year, with total sales exceeding HUF 14 billion. Average price...
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More frequent shopping, lower basket values
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
According to recent research conducted by GfK Hungária, basket values have dropped while the frequency of shopping has increased. Slow changes in shopping habits have been amplified as a result...
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Győri Édes keksz 100% természetes eredetű összetevőkkel
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Győri Édes brand being re-launched in 2009 focusing on naturalness....
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Captain Pöttyös waiting for kids again
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Pöttyös Boat on Hajógyári Sziget will once again offer a number of exciting programs and games for kids for a period of five weeks from 6. July. Pöttyös Farm will...
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Changes in sales of the top 12 chemical categories
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Sales of 60 household chemical and cosmetics categories are monitored by the Nielsen Retail Index. Changes between May 2008-April 2009....
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Innovations in margarine dedicated to functionality
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Baking margarine is the segment of the rather saturated margarine market where expansion can be expected as many consumers are turning to cooking at home. The number of categories in...
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Economising focused on processed foods
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
According to a household survey by GfK Hungária, FMCG spending by households was down by 3.5 percent in the first quarter of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008....
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Haribo Saure Pommes, Haribo Grapefruit
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Continuous communication throughout the year targeted at the children, young adult and primary shopper groups. TV campaign supplemented by an indoor campaign in April-May and continuous online presence. Agency: MC...
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Over HUF 50 billion of revenues for local MARS subsidiaries
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Combined revenues generated by the two Hungarian MARS subsidiaries totalled over HUF 50 billion in 2008. MARS Magyarország Értékesítő Bt. is the distributor of Snickers®, Twix®, and Uncle Ben’s®, while...
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Less garbage in Bőcs
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
On 5. June, the top management and employees of Borsodi Sörgyár occupied the area surrounding the brewery to dispose of the heaps of garbage dumped illegally, collecting 20 m3 in...
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Retail sales of energy drinks doubling
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Retail sales of energy drinks more than doubled in the May 2008-April 2009 period, compared to the preceding 12 months, with total sales exceeding HUF 10 billion. Sales were up...
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Grain at almost half price
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Average supply price of agricultural products was down by 26.8 percent in March 2009, compared to the same month in 2008. The price of plant products was down by 35.1...
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Milli Mia Piruet
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Creating a spot to support the launch of a new product. Agency: BBDO Customer: FrieslandCampina Hungária Zrt. Product: Milli Mia Piruet Apperance: RTL Klub, Viasat3, Film+, Spektrum, AXN, Hallmark, storytv...
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New handlebar advertisements in Interspar stores
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A new tool has been added to the range offered by the In-store division of Célcsoport Média in the form of Bevkocsi Banners on the handlebars of shopping carts in...
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„Thirsty for a prize?”
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A prize game is to be held by Tesco-Global Áruházak Zrt. between 15. June and 23. August under the title “Are you thirsty for a prize?” which is intended to...
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SIÓ-Eckes and Bomba! breaking up
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
SIÓ-ECKES Kft will no longer distribute Bomba! products following the termination of the agreement with Büki Üdítő Kft. on 1. July. SIÓ-ECKES Kft. has been the exclusive distributor of Bomba!...
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Food industry holding its ground
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Industrial production was down by 27,1 percent in April 2009, compared to April 2008. The industrial production index was down by 5,1 percent compared to the previous month. Industrial export...
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Mondi manufacturing its brand new bags in Békéscsaba
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Mondi Consumer Flexibles opened its expanded production facility in Békéscsaba on 19. May. As a result of the expansion, production capacity has been doubled, with 2 500 square meters of...
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Parliament accepted food product line laws
Date: 2009-07-01 00:15:00
On 29 June by extra procedure, the parliament accepted food product line laws without any votes against. The National Trade Association (OKSZ) protested in a communication. The law listing itemized...
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Hungarians spends 80 billion HUF on cheese
Date: 2009-07-01 00:12:00
According to Nielsen market research company; cheese is the food which has one of the biggest turnover. The retail sales of cheese are stable and, exceeds 80 billion HUF per...
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Drought and storm – the prospects of Hungarian wheat
Date: 2009-07-01 00:10:00
Because of the drought, harvest began before the traditional date this year, especially in the southern counties. Rainy weather has no crop increasing impact, in some places it can cause...
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Just a small increase in traffic before VAT increase
Date: 2009-07-01 00:09:00
Compared with the usual, small or no increase had been measured in traffic in the stores before the VAT increase of 1 July. According to Hackl Mónika Tesco's head of...
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Stable Fruit Consumption
Date: 2009-07-01 00:05:00
According to the Central Statistical Office; in 2007, food consumption per person was 194 kg, which is one of the lowest value of the decade. Fourteen percent was spent on...
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Tesco – Irish suppliers to worry
Date: 2009-07-01 00:04:00
Tesco lost a small bit of its market share in the last 12 weeks ending on June 14 compared to its 30.9 percent market share of last year. According to...
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Tortellini Ltd. blocked due to contamination
Date: 2009-07-01 00:03:00
Tortellini Ltd. blocked its tortellini, ravioli and lasagne products, which are eatable until September 2009, in order to protect the health of the consumers, due to the toxin contamination of...
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Firms do not save on training
Date: 2009-07-01 00:02:00
Four-fifths part of the companies did not reducted the expenditure on education in the past half year, despite the financial difficulties – reveals the survey of British Institute of Directors....
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Tesco and Fortis UK to form new partnership
Date: 2009-07-01 00:01:00
Tesco Personal Finance (TPF) and Fortis UK have announced that they are in exclusive discussions to form a new partnership to provide motor and household insurance. Jointly the companies will...
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Lapsing vegetables and fruits standards in the European Union
Date: 2009-06-30 00:28:33
From the 1st of July, despite protests of the big producers, the community level marketing standards for 26 different vegetables and fruits will be terminated. The EU regulated since the...
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