Company and Personal News

Stores opening

Tesco, Tököl Open: 25 March Chain: Tesco Store space: 1000 m2 SKU: 20 000 Spar, Balassagyarmat Open: 30 April Chain: Spar Store space: 688* m2 SKU: 6000 Spar, Érd Open:...

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News

The first quarter result of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has been increased slightly, compared to the same period of 2008. The company reached $ 3.03 billion profit in the first three...

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Elite club

The top list of the best restaurants in the world has again been published. Ferran Adria has been crowned once more. But just how is such a list compiled? Though...

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Pawing Man, Crying Man and the rest

The digital campaign conducted by Heineken to promote responsible alcohol consumption under the title “Know the signs” in 2008 was a success. Five archeotypes representing the most typical forms of...

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Question

How will the latest proposed amendment of the Wine Law effect the present budget allocated to wine marketing in your opinion? How much money can the wine sector expect? Do...

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Why ElBulli

Adria is a believer in molecular gastronomy, like Blumenthal. He invests six months’ work into his annual offer. His menu is composed of 170-200 dishes, with some meals composed of...

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BAT Hungary turning green

The efforts made by British American Tobacco Hungary in this year’s Green Office Competition were recognised by the “best work environment” title awarded by KÖVET Egyesület. The objective of this...

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Answer

We have received a number of complaints from winemakers regarding the charge payable under 24/A. § of the Wine Law. Most of these complaints expressed the view that a uniform...

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Molecular Ice Cream Shop

Molecular gastronomy has entered the world of ice cream, while a Turkish invention has made it possible to produce chewable ice cream. Cream Café in Chicago offers a unique experience...

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Pál Dárdai and Arany Ászok supporting amateur football

The 100th sponsorship package has been handed over by Arany Ászok Fociklub to Budapest Micro Club in the presence of Pál Dárdai, the popular midfielder of Hertha BSC. Nearly 1...

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In-store communication and the web

Forest Papír did not use ATL communication last year. Their main BTL tool for supporting product introduction was a large display. They also have a good web site but do...

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On top at home

You might not agree that Vári confectionery is the best place to have ice cream in the country, but it is certain that this is the place where the greatest...

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Consistent expansion by Lekkerland

Lekkerland AG & Co. KG convenience boosted its revenues by 3.5 percent to EUR 11.6 billion in 2008. EBITDA was up by 9.9 percent to EUR 136 million, while EDIT...

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Tento modernised

The logo of the Tento brand has been modernised by the manufacturer Metsä Tissue. The reason behind the change was a consumer survey which had found that consumers prefer products...

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Double pleasure

The MooBella ice cream vending machine makes ice cream for us, but its quite different from what we used to call “machine made” in the 70’. It takes only 45...

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TUC biscuit manufactured in Székesfehérvár

A new biscuit has been added to the assortment manufactured by the Székesfehérvár plant of Győri Keksz Kft. TUC is now manufactured with traditional products like Pilóta or Albert. The...

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New player in the insurance market

A new Hungarian insurance company, Wabard Biztosító Zrt. entered the vehicle insurance market upon receiving its license on 27. October 2008. The insurance company is owned by VKH Kft. and...

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Is less more?

Though super premium ice cream used to be the trend not long ago, simplicity has become the new message communicated by Haagen-Dazs. Their new product named “Five” is made from...

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Univer supporting schools

The names of the three schools which are to receive development funds from Univer were drawn in the presence of a public notary on 30. April, concluding a seven month...

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Magyar Posta Logisztika expanding its portfolio

Magyar Posta Logisztika (MPL) has been the leader in the Hungarian domestic CEP market for years, with a market share of nearly 30 percent in 2008. According to László Bereczki,...

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Oh, Mr. Alcohol!

In the past, alcohol didn’t have much to do with ice cream, but this has changed in recent years, with numerous forms of alcohol appearing in ice cream as a...

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Solar energy cooling Budaörs Tesco in the summer

A huge solar heat collector panel has been installed on the roof of the Budaörs Tesco store which will supply energy for air conditioning both in the summer and the...

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Bravo

Two refreshingly fruity flavours from Bravol! Bravo Perfect pear is an excellent thirst quencher for hot summer days, with a perfectly harmonic combination of pear and apple. Bravo Pink grapefruit...

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Hold-O-Mat

According to Heston Blumenthal, owner and chef of Fat Duck (with three Michelin stars), if a slice of meat is left to rest for ten minutes longer than necessary, then...

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With Kinder to Paris

The main prize in the second stage of the “As many prizes, as reasons to unwrap” prize game organised by Ferrero Magyarország to promote Kinder was drawn on 23. March....

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(HU) Flora

„Love your heart throughout your life because this is what drives you” – we want to encourage and inspire consumers to pay attention to cardiac health and also to adopt...

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Big green disco

Surya Club in London might as well be called an eco-disco where the Club4Climate concept helps to promote ecological consciousness. Their slogan is “Dance to save the world”. 60 percent...

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Mecsek Füszért generating revenues of HUF 16 billion last year

Revenues of Mecsek Füszért totalled HUF 16 billion last year, with 240 million spent on investment. The chain is present in 9 counties with 121 Coop stores, 14 C+C stores,...

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Győri Édes keksz

It is made for the first time in Hungary, from 100 percent natural ingredients, without artificial additives, so that families can enjoy the well known sweet flavours. New brand value...

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Jam for gentlemen

Duerr & Son’s in London has celebrated its 125th birthday by producing the most expensive jam in the world, made from Sevilla orange with whiskey, champagne and gold flakes and...

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