Market News
Best medium size companies
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
The top 200 list of medium size companies producing the most dynamic growth has been compiled by Coface Hungary and Világgazdaság for the first time under the title “Magyar Klasszisok”....
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Government regarding fruits and vegetables as key sector
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Though the weather has been favourable for the production of fruits and vegetables this year, the prices farmers had dreamt of remained dreams. According to farmers, a HUF 100 billion...
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One out of ten carbonated beverages are low calorie
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Demand for carbonated soft drinks has not changed substantially in recent years. The total value of the market is HUF 1110 billion at present. The global health trend is reflected...
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Inflation lowest in the Netherlands
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Average consumer price was up by 4,2 percent in the EU-27 countries in August 2008, compared to 2007. Inflation was lowest in the Netherlands, at 3 percent and highest in...
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Independent or multinational agencies?
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Though decision makers responsible for spending HUF 70-80 billion on advertising annually, expect creativity, flexibility and motivation from agencies, they usually choose multinational partners. Why? A survey has been conducted...
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There is milk in every good thing
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A campaign was launched by the Dairy Product Council on 1. October to promote the consumption of Hungarian dairy products, under the slogan „There is milk in every good thing”....
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Purchasing power divided in the case of fruits and vegetables
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A good assortment of fresh products is an especially important consideration for Hungarians in choosing a store. According to the Nielsen ShopperTrends survey, spending on fresh products grew substantially in...
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Difficult year for breweries
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Sales of bottled beer increased somewhat, while sales of draught beer dropped slightly last year. Demand for alcohol-free beer continued to shrink. The import of premium beers increased substantially. Members...
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Livestock of turkey down, supply of beef shrinking
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Trends in the world market of meat and poultry are monitored by Agricultural Research Institute (AKI). Data from the Market and Price Information (PÁÍR) system operated by KSH and AKI...
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New generation of advertising solutions coming of age
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A new independent organisational unit was set up by TV2 in June, to allow the new generation of advertising solutions to appear in the most creative possible way. BRANDcare is...
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Prices jump up in Latvia
Date: 2008-11-13 00:00:00
In the 27 member states of EU according to the harmonized data the annual inflation was 4.2% in September 2008 compared to September 2007. The lowest annual rates were observed...
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Solid grow at the consumer prices
Date: 2008-11-13 00:00:00
In October 2008 consumer prices increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month and rose by 5.1% compared to October 2007. In the first ten months of 2008 the average...
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Bent cucumbers can be sold by retailers from next July
Date: 2008-11-13 00:00:00
End to minimum shapes and sizes for 26 fruits and vegetables, such as aubergines and apricots, cherries, garlic, leeks, peas, spinach and watermelons. But 10 standards will remain. Misshapen fruit...
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Retailers Association Expects Flat Sales Next Year in Germany
Date: 2008-11-11 00:00:00
HDE, the German retailers’ association, has announced that it expects sales at stagnate in 2009, but said it expects them to be good during the upcoming Christmas season. The Wirtschaftswoche...
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The trade balance deteriorated
Date: 2008-11-10 00:00:00
In September 2008, according to first estimates of Central Statistic Office, exports amounted to HUF 1,612 billion (EUR 6,724 million), while the value of imports reached HUF 1,576 billion (EUR...
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The financial balance improves, but the GDP stagnates in 2009
Date: 2008-11-10 00:00:00
The forecast prepared by GKI Economic Research Co. in co-operation with Erste Bank shows that in the radically changed global economic environment the Hungarian economy takes a completely new path...
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European Consumers Spill the Beans on Food Labelling
Date: 2008-11-06 00:00:00
The study questions 17,300 people in France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Sweden and the UK, both in supermarkets and at home, and finds on average 18% of Europeans (27% in UK,...
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Research – month to months more privat label products in the leaflets
Date: 2008-11-06 00:00:00
According to GfK Hungaria the leaflets are since many years very popular. The research company observs the leaflets of the retail sector since 2003, the biggest adviser are in...
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China Detains Suspect in Melamine Eggs Case
Date: 2008-11-06 00:00:00
The owner of a Chinese feed factory suspected of adding melamine to its product which turned up in tainted eggs has been detained. Chinese eggs came under the spotlight after...
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Expansions in Bosnia
Date: 2008-11-06 00:00:00
According to reports in the Bosnian press, the local unit of Mercator plans to capture a 5% market share in the country by 2010. Citing Director, Mensud Lagumdzija, the retailer...
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Export decreased in August
Date: 2008-11-05 00:00:00
In August 2008, the export volume decreased by 7, while that of imports by 8 percent as compared to the same month in the previous year. The trade balance showed...
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8th Night of Hungarian AdEaters
Date: 2008-11-05 00:00:00
The internationally acclaimed 'advertainment' show celebrate dover 350 of the finest, most amazing, artistic and creative TV & cinema advertising films from around the world! The show on 29th November...
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The better to now the consumer, the better to get the possibility to keep it
Date: 2008-11-05 00:00:00
Kirowski and GfK Hungária organised a workshop about marketing and communication strategies in time of crisis. On the exclusive workshop researchers, businessmen, ad agency people talk about handling with the...
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World exhibitions to arrive in Hungary
Date: 2008-11-04 00:00:00
Europe’s most modern and highest standard event and exhibition center, where the most renowned international world exhibitions, trade fairs and tour events will take place, is going to be built...
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(HU) Október első felében történelmi mélypontra zuhantak a várakozások
Date: 2008-11-03 00:00:00
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Companies recall 100,000 laptop battery packs
Date: 2008-11-03 00:00:00
Computer makers are recalling 100,000 laptop battery packs made by Sony Corp. after 40 reports of overheating, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The voluntary recall applies to...
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(HU) Tiltakozik a termékdíj miatt az Országos Kereskedelmi Szövetség
Date: 2008-11-03 00:00:00
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The most efficient Hungarian ads will be awarded
Date: 2008-10-30 00:00:00
The 7th Effie competiton was organised by the Hungarian section of the International Advertising Association and the Association of Communication Agencies in Hungary. EFFIE award – globally famous award in...
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