News and articles
Kellogg Acquires Two American Companies
Date: 2007-11-07 00:00:00
The world's largest cereal maker, is set to buy Wholesome & Hearty Foods Co., a U.S. manufacturer and the Bear Naked Inc. Kellogg said it paid a total of about...
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Attila Boros is the new sales director at Cash & Carry chain
Date: 2007-11-07 00:00:00
The former director Peter Nyilas lost the Interfruct, the company approves of his work. Attila Boros joined the company this year in Januar and took part in building of the...
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In 2006 productivity grew strongly in the EU
Date: 2007-11-06 00:00:00
According to the EU's annual competitiveness reportworker productivity in the bloc increased by 1.5 per cent in 2006 – the highest level so far this millennium, and a tenth of...
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French weeks in Cora and Match stores
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
On the weekends people can taste the French foods and see cooking shows. The event, between 5-18 November 2007, gives the opportunity for the Hungarians to meet and taste French...
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Two new Tesco stores
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
On 2th November opened the hypermarket and gas station in Kazincbarcika, on the same day began to sell the supermarket in Mezobereny. 225 new workplaces were set up. In the...
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Improving balance of the Hungarian economy
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
According to the forecast prepared by GKI Economic Research Co. in co-operation with Erste Bank the Hungarian economic policy adjustment is taking place in a favorable European business climate but...
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Renovation of the first Hungarian SPAR store
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
The first SPAR supermarket in Tata was renewed in two months. everything were changed, only the panels remained. The store got a new outlook. SPAR opened its first store 16...
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No distortion at competition in Britain
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
Supermarkets stand accused of buying up land to keep out rivals. Shoppers in most areas have a good choice and benefit from strong competition between retailers, but in a number...
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E. coli bacteria in beef from Canada
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
9.8 million kilograms of beef were recalled in October More than 40 people are ill in 8 American county because of the meat products of Rancher's Beef. ....
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Heineken to buy Serbian brewery
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
Heineken is one of four breweries which expressed their interest in Serbian brewer MB, based in Novi Sad. However no formal agreement has yet been reached, but according to reports...
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Smaller budget, extended competence
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
As a senior brand manager, Anikó Radosiczky has been in charge of marketing with Sarantis Hungary Kft. since September. She began working for Beiersdorf Kft as a brand manager in...
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Owners of delicacy stores invited by Zwack
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Owners of delicacy stores were invited to the Zwack Kecskeméti Pálinka Manufaktúra for the 28th September. Guests saw a short film about the Zwack family and pálinka and were taken...
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Prophecies and facts in Tapolca (part 1.)
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Despite negative market trends, the atmosphere was pleasant at the Business Days conference organised by Trade magazin and Lánchíd Club in Tapolca, on 26-28. September with nearly 300 guests. During...
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Perfume market becoming more masculine
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
According to data from MEMRB Market Research, the perfume market produced growth of 9 per cent in terms of value in the September 2006 – August 2007 period. Seven out...
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What is the program offering?
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
The most important form of financing for creditworthy micro enterprises so far neglected by banks is micro loans at market interest rates. The program will involve a significantly wider spectrum...
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Milan, part 1. – Coop, Via Arona: colours, lights, live music
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
According to Domenico Protti, regional director of the largest Italian food retailer, Coop Italia, colours are very important inside stores. They have studied the effect different colours have on turnover...
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Chio Exxtra Chips
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
The film begins with a surprising warning that taste buds might find the contents of the following film disturbing. This is what happens, the rapidly changing frames which show the...
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TV2 intends to become market leader within three years
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
After five years spent as sales director, Zoltán Várdy became the new general director of TV2 in the beginning of August. Though he had been appointed a vice president of...
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Ice cream to take us to Kenya
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Ragonese Kft. has held a sampling and product presentation with prizes handed over to winners of their competition. The main prize of the Gelatiamo competition was a 9 day trip...
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Growth to begin next year
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
In his presentation about the state of the Hungarian economy, Dr. Gábor Karsai Gábor, deputy general director of GKI, had words of encouragement for the audience, pointing out that the...
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Continuing concentration of margarine sales
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
According to the Retail Index of Nielsen, the average price of margarine rose by 5 per cent in August-September, compared to the same period last year. Retail sales in terms...
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„An extra wallet which can be opened”
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
According to László Krisán, general director of KA-VOSZ Zrt., Széchenyi Card has become a leading product in the market among small enterprises, filling a gap which traditional financing tools had...
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Once, there was a team…
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
I joined RJR Hungary in 1994. My job was to reorganise and build up the sales team and naturally, to boost our market share in collaboration with marketing. (Among others,...
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From designer-boxes to welded bags
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Stühmer, Budapesti Csokoládégyár, Stollwerck, Bonbonetti have all been names used over a hundred and twenty years by the largest chocolate factory in Budapest. Today, the Bonbonnetti group is composed of...
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Spar Reserve at the Wine Festival
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
The Spar Reserve wine family was placed in the focus of attention by SPAR Magyarország at the 16th International Wine and Champagne Festival, held in September. SPAR began selling unique...
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Italian flavour for gastronomy
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
A new flavour, Bitter Rosso has been added to the Kinley assortment. The drink was conceived in Italan style, with amaretto aroma, carbon dioxide, a ruby colour and a refreshing...
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Future consumers more conscious and older
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Ákos Kozák, managing director of GfK Hungária spoke about global consumer trends appearing in Hungary. Future consumers are expected to be far more conscious and their opinions will have infinitely...
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