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Deodorant market expanding both in terms of quantity and value

According to Nielsen data, sales of deodorants grew by 10 per cent in terms of quantity in the March 2007–February 2008 period, while overall revenues grew by 9 per cent,...

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Success guaranteed

We are usually surprised to receive unexpected packages like catalogues, samples or the like. The objective of direct marketing is to make personal contact with consumers. Direct marketing can be...

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Tunisia – the most European Arab country

Tunisia is a popular tourist destination among Hungarians. It has no oil like its neighbours, yet its economy based primarily on tourism, produced 8 per cent growth last year. Progress...

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Danone Activia joghurtital

Danone Activia will be available in the form of a yoghurt drink in kiwi-strawberry and apricot flavours, from the May of 2008....

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Why was it important for your company to be among the first signatories of the Declaration?

Jack Castelein, CEO of Friesland Hungária Zrt.: – We are committed to actively participating in improving the quality of life for consumers. We launch innovative and healthy products to help...

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Zero compromise

Coca-Cola Zero, the latest innovation by Coca-Cola was launched in Hungary on 4. April. This new drink is intended for young men who accept no compromise and want a sugar...

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New joint venture in the coffee-drink market

The Coca-Cola Company and illycaffè SpA. has established a global joint venture for the sale of ready to drink coffee. The first three premium category coffees of Ilko Coffee International...

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Year of sport benefiting men’s deodorants mainly

According to experts, an expansion is practically guaranteed to take place in the market of deodorants in future years. Nielsen data seems to support this prediction. Though women’s products account...

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Interactive pictures and data for protecting forest

1to1 or interactive direct marketing is a form of communication based on digital printing technology and allows two-way communication between sender and receiver. M. C. Direct, an expert in this...

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Hans-Georg Häusel: Brain Script (Why do customers buy?)

What is the actual driving force behind customers or consumers? Why do they buy? What can we do to make them buy more? This book by Häusel Brain Script is...

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Titano univerzális papírtörlõ + ECOVER természetes növényi alapú mosogatószer-koncentrátum

Titano paper towel: 100 per cent cellulose, 2 layers, 66 metres. ECOVER detergent: anti allergenic detergent concentrate made from plants with camomile and marigold extract, available in 1 litre units....

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Ten Hungarian exhibitors at SALIMA

With the help of BD-Expo, our colleague visited the SALIMA exhibition held in Brno in the first week of March. SALIMA celebrated its 25th birthday last year, becoming the largest...

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Competition to encourage outdoor activities

drogerie markt launched a competition for primary schools on 10. April. It is intended to encourage children to focus on sport and outdoor activities when the weather is good.. Creative...

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Record breaking Alimentaria

Over five thousand companies from 70 countries attended the Alimentaria 2008 exhibition, which closed on 14. March. The total number of guests was 158,000. Italy was the largest exhibitor with...

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Stabilisation among women’s hygiene products

Sales of women’s hygiene products are increasingly concentrated in drugstores, but hyper markets also hold a substantial market share. According to Nielsen data, the market share of drugstores expanded by...

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Food industry gathering momentum

Domestic industrial prices were up by 0.5 per cent in February 2008, compared to January and 10.6 per cent higher than in February 2007. Average price in the food, beverages...

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Trapped by distribution costs

An entire business sector has been built around telling us what the best solution is. The usual solution to the problem of cutting costs is employing subcontractors. What can those...

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Dr. Oetker Princess Lillifee termékcsalád

Dr. Oetker has a unique innovation for the youngest age group and their parents: Dr. Oetker Princess Lillifee...

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VINEX turns 12

VINEX is the largest and most complex winery event held in the Middle and Eastern European region. The Grand Pric Vinex wine competition is also held during the exhibition, organised...

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Revenues up by 20 per cent for SIÓ-ECKES last year

The net revenues of SIÓ-ECKES Kft. were up by nearly 20 per cent last year and reached HUF 17.6 billion in 2007. They continue to remain the market leaders in...

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Improving global living standards, expanding market for chemical products

World-wide sales of chemical products have expanded at a faster rate than previously, since the last Nielsen survey. The Nielsen survey covered 29 categories and its findings were published in...

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Women’s hygiene increasingly confidential category

While demand for panty liners and tampons is increasing, the market share of hygienic liners is shrinking. The proportion of scented products is also rising. Brand loyalty is still strong...

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Deficit in cattle and poultry in the EU

Agricultural Business Research Institute (AKI) monitors the global trend sin the market of meat and poultry. Data from the Market and Price Information System of KSH and AKI can be...

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How do we choose? The optimal light commercial vehicle

Buying a light commercial vehicle is unlike buying a car. We are not only buying a vehicle, we are buying a package, which should offer the best possible solution for...

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Dr. Oetker Shake-Shake tejturmixok

Dr. Oetker Shake-Shake milk shake is a pleasantly soft, creamy, delicious milk drink available in 4 flavours for those hot summer days. (banana, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate)...

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New Milli drink yoghurts on the shelves

The new products are to buy in two tastes: strawberry-raspberry and peach-maracuja. The drink yoghurts have 10% fruit content.  Friesland Hungaria developes several healthy foods, under the name Milli too,...

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Four new Aldi store to open in Mai

The German discount chain started with 5 unit in midle of April, one week later other 4 stores were opened.   According to Aldi website, after the 2th of Mai...

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Hungarian Succes at Sunday Times Wine Club

Hungarian offer stands from several white and red wine and a champagne of Torley, together with withe wine from Winery of Nagyrede and the Royal Tokaji.  Hugh Johnson – author...

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Danone to Spend EUR 220 Million in R&D

In 2008, Danone plans to conduct 50 clinical studies, as the company shifts its strategy from biscuits and dairy products to health food products. French dairy and baby food company...

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Carlsberg's majority ownership in Estonian Beer Company

75% of the Shares of Saku Õlletehase AS went to the Carlsberg, the rest are freely tradable on Tallinn Stock Exchange.  The previous owners of BBH AB were Scottish &...

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