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Counterfeit alcohol is a growing problem in the UK

According to a new report of IPC, the fake drinks are often highly toxic. Criminals were finding new routes to market including the internet.  The International Federation of Spirit Producers...

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TV ads ban for unhealthy food and drink products in the UK

The measures were developed by the communications regulator Ofcom in response to rising levels of childhood obesity in the UK. A total ban on adverts for unhealthy food and drink...

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French are the least, Britons are the biggest fans of fast food

Overall the obesity problem is fuelling increasing concern worldwide although some are more concerned than others.  In terms of fast food, 45 percent of Britons agreed with the statement "I...

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Hungary manufacturing PMI rises in December

According to Hungarian Association of Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management PMI rose 1.4 points to 52.4 points in December 2007.  Hungary's seasonally adjusted Purchasing Manager Index shows faster growth of...

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Germany GDP increase under 2%

The German Government has revised down its growth outlook for 2008- Economics Minister Michael Glos warning. Glos told that the nation's 2008 economic expansion rate is likely to come in...

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Growing Optimism of the Hungarian Economy

The business confidence of the top 100 Hungarian companies narrowly increased from 100.5 points in November to 102.2 points in December. According to the monthly report of research institute Ecostat...

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Increased control paid off

Sparkler maneuver – 25,000 control, HUF 950 million fines in five weeks. The action, started on 22 November, paid off the hopes of the government.  The authorities found almost 3,500...

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Everybody has to give receipt

According to new Tax law the Hungarian Tax and Financial Control Administration can't give absolution. The cash register isn't obligatory, but the trader must use at least printed receipts from...

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Supermarkets lift ad spend on the celebrities

The UK's supermarket chains dramatically increased their advertising budgets in 2007, according to figures compiled by Nielsen Media Research.  Morrison's increased its advertising spend by £18 million, or 61%, hiring...

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Gift swapping

In case of quality problems the trader has to take back the products, but if it's „only” to big, the color is not good, the fair name binds the dealer....

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Agreement reached on wine reform

Instead of spending much of budget getting rid of unwanted surpluses, now EU can concentrate on taking on competitors and winning back market share.  The agreement is great success for...

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HUF 900 billion sales in December

According to Hungarian Trade Association costumers leave HUF 340-350 billion for food and HUF 540-550 billion for manufactures at the cashiers.  Last year's December turnover was HUF 875 billions, HUF...

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Hungarians most worry about strike and civil conflict

According to Nielsen research, made in 48 countries all over the world, people worry about inflation and unemployment.  Consumers were asked what would be their biggest concern if there would...

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Money should be in safe, it doesn't matter if the interest is low

Investing safely with the goal of moderate returns is a priority for about eight of every 10 Europeans, Americans take more risk. According to a new survey, conducted in 14...

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Business expectations improved, while the consumer expectations deteriorated

Accordint to the survey of GKI Economic Research Co. – supported by the European Union the GKI Economic Sentiment Index increased in November.  Following five months of decline industrial expectations...

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Germany authorized the sale of genetically modified MON810 corn

The move comes after the US maker of genetically modified seeds filed a study on the environmental effects of the product.  Germany will lift a preliminary marketing ban it imposed...

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Half time at Sparkle action

More than 10,000 controls, HUF 500 million fine During the first period 260,000 pockets cigarettes, 13,000 DVD and CD-s, clothes, perfumes and toys would be arrested in value of HUF...

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Cold storage in Ercsi without permisson

More tousand kilos food from uncertain source were found in the building.  The cold storage was detected in frame of Sparkle-action. 20 tons of deep frozen french fries, 2,700 kilos...

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Strong Usage of online by Supermarket Chains in Christmas time

According to web traffic measuring in the UK, top 45 supermarket-operated websites accounted for 6.6% of visits to shopping and classifieds websites. One of the main drivers of supermarkets growth...

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(HU) Romlott a versenyképességi index

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(HU) Vásárlói tanácsokkal segítenek

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