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Flood of imports from the EU

According to KSH data, the volume of foreign trade between January and October 2006 increased compared to the previous year. In terms of volume, exports grew by 16 per cent,...

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He­lia-D AquaBoom Hydrating Face Gel

He­lia-D AquaBoom Hydrating Face Gel has been developed using non-allergic, natural ingredients and vi­ta­min complex micro capsules for the ra­pid and highly effective hydration of grease-free skin....

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SPAR at the exhibition

SPAR Magyarország Kft. appeared at the Foodapest exhibition with 700 private label products and the meats and meat products manufactured in its own processing plant. Participation at the exhibition was...

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Wincanton web site with case studies

In addition to comprehensive information, a number of case studies are also available at the new, dynamic, Hungarian web site of Wincanton. These serve to illustrate the applications for the...

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Conference about ideas and experience

Competition getting ever tougher in all categories, growth opportunities becoming more scarce and radical cost reductions call for new ideas every day to bring tangible results at minimal costs. Trade...

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Stores still waiting

Sales of OTC medicines outside pharmacies are not expected to exceed HUF 12-13 billion, which is a tiny fraction of the HUF 500 billion total sales in the retail trade...

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Destination: Romania

At the moment, there is no sign of the dumping of cheap food in Romanian and Bulgarian markets which took place in Hungary after accession to the EU in 2004....

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Spearmint

A Spearmint mint flavour has been added to the Orbit® White chewing gum product line of Wrigley Hungária. Regular consumption of the product after meals can reduce the risk of...

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(HU) Konzervszavatosság orosz módra

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(HU) Veszélyben a sertéshús exportja?

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BUSZESZ to produce vinegar

Pannonhalma Abbey and BUSZESZ Zrt. have jointly developed a product based on XVIII. century recipes found in the library of the abey and using wines from its wine cellar. The...

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Main trends in hyper markets and discount stores

Marked consolidation is taking place in FMCG retail trade, as over one third of total turnover is now shared by the three largest chains. The 98 hyper markets represent only...

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CONFERENCES

20th November, Monday Foodapest Workshop with AC Nielsen: The food market in the mirror of the figures Date: 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Venue: Pavilion B, Media Room 21th November, Tuesday Conference:...

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Return of the beer bottle

In Hungary the beer market is rather static, the yearly turnover is 7.5 million hectoliters (6.9 domestic and 5-600 thousand foreign production). The low-price segment (at present with 15% market...

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(HU) Tisztelt Olvasó, kedves Kollégák!

Sorry, this entry is only available in HU....

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Original drink with original design

A new Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge bottle of unique design, to be marketed in limited numbers and named Versailles Spirit, was presented on 3 November at a press conference held...

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Data from discount stores for special channel strategy

The market share of discount stores in retail sales of food and chemical categories reached 15 per cent, with expansion in both segments. Different channels and different chains give different...

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New topics, many foreign exhibitors

The FOODAPEST expo has been an authentic forum of the Hungarian food industry since 1992. Half of all exhibitors will be foreign companies, representing 27 countries. The EU is attending...

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Consumption growing after lifting of duties

The legal market of liquors in Hungary has risen by 1-1.5 % in 2005, and has reached the amount of 47 million liters, first of all due to the growing...

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Keep it simple…

In recent years, I have noticed that performing our duties mechanically, in accordance with internationally accepted “best practices” was often no longer enough to get the results expected from us....

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Hazardous flakes

The Ministry of Agriculture has banned Lidl Magyar­or­szag Keres­kedelmi Bt. from marketing its cinnemon flavoured breakfast flakes sold under the name Little Man Zimtinos Cinnamon, since the level of kumarin...

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Not so bad…

ACNielsen has turned to the consumers to find out what they expect to be the effects of the restrictive government measures. Well, consumers who believe quality is more important than...

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Useful Information

Trade sponsor: National Association of Food Manufacturers (ÉFOSZ) Open between: 21-24. November 2006 Every day between: 9,00-18,00 hours Trade exhibition only, with obligatory registration. Children under 14 are not allowed...

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Export rates growing, import growth figures slowing down

Hungary’s export rates of agrarian products have been on the rise since our EU accession, and this tendency is continuing. Although the forecast for the growth of export rates was...

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GLOBUS

GLOBUS canned foods named after many places in the world, can be prepared in micro wave ovens within 2 minutes....

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HUF 30 million donation from dm

Dm Hungary has collected over HUF 19 million during its half year campaign concluded on 30. September with its „Erezd jol magad!” packages and „egeszsegforintos” products. Having rounded this figure...

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Question:

In this column, a representative of the Hungarian FMCG community will be allowed to present his or her views regarding a certain issue and then ask a question that will...

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