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Price explosion on th world food market

Global cereal prices are expected to remain at high levels for the coming year, warns the latest Food Outlook report by FAO.  FAO expects many countries will pay more for...

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Children's game recall

Bindeez games had been removed from supermarkets' shelves all over in the world.  The children's game must be recalled after it was discovered that beads used in it could metabolize...

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Europeans spent slim in August

The volume of retail trade in the euro zone rose 0.3% in September from August and rose 1.6% over 12 months, the European Union's Eurostat data agency said.   Retailers...

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Kraft Foods Inc. sells its Post cereals business

The American Ralcorp Holdings Inc.payed US 2.8 billion for it. Kraft continues to evaluate its brands and businesses in terms of its long-term growth plan, using several criteria: growth potential,...

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No change in tourism nights in the first three quarters of 2007

According to Hungarian Central Statistical Office the greatest growth had the Balaton, here were 24% more domestic tourists as in the same perion 2006, Budapest had less domestic tourist as...

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(HU) Európai Kereskedelem Napja

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In 2006 productivity grew strongly in the EU

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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Improving balance of the Hungarian economy

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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No distortion at competition in Britain

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

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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All kinds of pleasant things in their bag

Renewed popularity of the red Santa Claus bags is not only due to the prevalent “retro” trend. Sales of branded, premium chocolates will be supported by spectacular POS tools. Several...

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JEREMIE: program for small SME-s

One quarter of Hungarian SME-s are capable of rapid growth, even if they are located in backward regions. Recognising the importance of SME-s and their difficulties in finding access to...

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Milan, part 1. – Coop, Via Arona: colours, lights, live music

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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Fondants with double function

Though we do not have sales figures about the market of fondants, no radical changes were been seen last year. According to Imre Horváth, general director of Sweet Point Zrt.,...

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What is the program offering?

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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When food safety is uncertain

In our third and final report about the CIES conference held in Shanghai, we focus on the issue of food safety. The title of the presentation by James Morehouse, senior...

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Season of fragrances

Perfumes are popular as Christmas gifts. As a result of growing incomes, the marketing efforts of distributors and the proliferation of western culture, demand is growing. Segmentation of the perfume...

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„An extra wallet which can be opened”

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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Perfume market becoming more masculine

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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How does it work?

Széchenyi Card is a form of financing for SME-s, with preferential interest rates subsidised by the government, which is intended to improve their liquidity. Access to this form of financing...

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Continuing concentration of margarine sales

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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Who are the users?

Széchenyi card accounted for a substantial part of financing agreements signed by SME-s with banks for a shorter than one year term. The largest part of the amount available is...

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Lighter butter creams on bread

While margarine continues to remain a basic product, consumers are becoming familiar with its alternatives. Creams which can be spread on bread not only compete with each other but with...

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Post/pre mix Colas continue to lose ground

According to Nielsen data, HoReCa sales of carbonated soft drinks amounted to over HOF 55 billion in the August 2006 – July 2007 period, with the rate of decrease in...

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Marketing might become yeast for the baking industry

Bakery products are popular in Hungary. Production is fragmented however, which means resources are not sufficient for powerful marketing. According to József Werli, secretary of the Hungarian Association of Bakers,...

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From grape to bottle

2007 is really a difficult vintage. It was started with a very mild winter, early budding, but spring frost limited our crop at some vineyard-sites. Hot and dry summer made...

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Our everyday bread from the neighbourhood store

According to data from the GfK Shopping Monitor, small, neighbourhood stores account for the largest part of sales and their market share has increased from 48 per cent in 2004...

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