Food retail sales are stable in value, declined 3 percent in volume

The value of food retail sales remained about 1,300 billion HUF, between February 2009 and January 2010, compared with the previous same period, as measured by Nielsen market research company.

In terms of value an at least 5 percent increase occured in the highest turnover food, such as margarine, chocolate board (5-5 percent), spices, vegetable (8-8 percent), as well as energy and sport drinks (17).
In terms of volume a minus 3 percent recorded by Nielsen compared to the previous comparable period.
Several differences lie behind the averages. Among the high volume categories; cheese, mineral water, margarine, cottage and ice cream retail sales, increased both in value and volume between February 2009 and January 2010, compared to the previous comparable period.