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Special wine offer for Easter from Interfruct Kft!

Over 400 Hungarian and nearly 50 imported wines are available in the Interfruct Kft. stores. In addition to quality wines at favourable prices, we also have prestige wines from internationally...

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FINDUS Special Selection Brokkoli&Karfiol

FINDUS Special Selection Brokkoli&Karfiol, Brokkoli&Bébirépa Bébirépa&Ceruzabab are the results of the latest product development project which marks the start of distribution for the first two-component vegetable mixes in the domestic...

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Success depends on early acceptors

Introducing new products is risky, costly, but unavoidable. Though product development and introduction cost tens of millions, over 80 per cent of new products fail within three years. The surviving...

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Chio-peaks

2006 brought record net revenues for Chio-Wolf Magyarország Kft : HUF 12,1 billion which is 5 per cent more than a year before. This result is made even more remarkable...

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Shopping mall construction fever continues in Hungary. Aréna Plaza will open in the autumn in Budapest, conversion of Budai Skála will be completed by 2009, and construction of forty strip-malls...

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12 petrol stations selling OTC products

Sales of OTC products in petrol stations have begun successfully. Consumers are looking for pain killers, fever reducers and anti-cold products. Sales are strongest during the weekends. The provisions of...

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Old clients come first with Bortársaság

The philosophy of the Bortársaság (Wine Association) might seem strange at first glance: market conquest is of secondary importance to them. They regard maximum satisfaction of their existing clients as...

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Soproni 1895

Soproni 1895 represents premium quality among Hungarian lager beers with its elegant appearance and 5,3% alcohol content. Its special aroma comes from using premium quality, spiced and noble saazer hop....

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Sió: the fruit of 30 years

Sió has come a long way in the past 30 years to become the market leader. In 1977 there were no marketing and markets research people to survey consumer needs...

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Change in ownership of Mecsek Füszért

Nyírzem ZRt. has acquired a majority share in Mecsek Füszért. Following the acquisition, the two companies will operate 225 stores with a retail turnover of almost HUF 25 billion, while...

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Top managers at the table

The most important event among the activities of Lánchíd Klub so far was the first Business Dinner organised with the participation of Trade magazine. The dinner was attended by top...

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Almost 20 percent cheaper in Italian stores

The number of hyper markets and supermarkets where OTC products are sold in Italy is expected to quadruple this year. According to the Italian subsidiary of Nielsen, a large increase...

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Hungarian retail trade keeping pace

According to an Eurostat estimate, revenues in retail trade grew by 3,3 per cent on average in the 25 EU countries during 2006. In Hungary, revenues in retail trade grew...

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Dairy snack

A new product in the constantly growing refrigerated dairy snack category. Good price/value ratio, attractive packaging for children with nice baby seal, communication....

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SIÓ-ECKES revenues growing by 50 per cent in 2006

SIÓ_ECKES Kft. enjoyed a stable market position, continuous growth and achieved good financial results last year. A new growth strategy was adopted last year which is expected to lay down...

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Szentkirályi winning again

Szentkirályi mineral water won an award in Paris again this year, at the Mondial Spa & Beautè exhibition. Szentkirályi won the award for the best foreign carbonated mineral water again...

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To be reworded?

A study examining retail activities and referred to as the Hoffmann-report has caused a lot of controversy since its publication. Allegedly, parts of the report dealing with agriculture are to...

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Warehousing is not enough without other services

Domestic logistic capacity has expanded continuously in recent years, while profits shrunk somewhat. The market is optimistic. Experts expect to see significant development generated by EU subsidies in 2007-2013. Logistics...

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Unbalanced poultry

The Agricultural Research Institute (AKI) monitors international poultry and meat market trends which are published in regular publications. Data from KSH and the price info system of AKI is worth...

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Zwack Nemes Pálinka

Based on the success of Zwack Nemes Pálinka, bottling begun in March of Zwack Nemes Kecskeméti Barack Liqueur developed under the personal supervision of Sándor Zwack. Zwack Nemes Barack Liqueur...

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From ice making to ice tea

FÁÜ began production of Pepsi Cola in 1970. They no longer have sales reps travelling by tram, but other changes have also taken place since PepsiCo became the owner. The...

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Born to be the face

As an authentic representative of the Pepsi philosophy, Gaby the sexy housewife from Desperate Housewifes, alias Eva Longoria is the face of the advertising campaign for the new Pepsi Max...

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More money for community marketing

The possibilities for community agricultural marketing are enhanced by professional associations being able to utilise sources from their membership for their activities. Hungarian Community Agricultural Marketing Centre (AMC) has a...

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Railway carrying more weight

According to KSH figures, the total volume of transported goods increased by 7,3 per cent in 2006. Total weight of transported goods was 337 million tons. The quantity transported by...

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Peak inflation in the first quarter

According to a forecast by GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt., the new economic policy which begun in mid 2006 has led to tensions and is having a major effect on the economy....

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Cottage cheese from Montice

The advantage of the new is no leackage, esthetical layout, and its good price/value ratio....

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From waist belts to weight control

Nearly a hundred guests attended the fourth annual conference organised by the Trade Marketing Klub. Guests were greeted by Zsuzsanna Hermann, editor in chief of Trade Magazin. Krisztina Kovács, Consumer...

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Iglo prize game

Iglo succeeded in activating 300 thousand consumers with its SMS prize game during the last four months of 2006. During the promotional campaign, with a Peugeot 207 as first prize,...

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Question:

GVH has approved the Code of Conduct for retailers with significant market power at the end of 2006. Question for György Vámos, General Secretary of the National Trade Association: what...

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Lekkerland: wholesale, logistics, service

Lekkerland provides a full scope of services for the Hungarian convenience market, using numerous channels. Lekkerland has 1600 clients in Hungary, including petrol stations, industrial kitchens, retail outlets. Their assortment...

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