Company and Personal News
The necessary extra
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
The biggest mistake a bar or a restaurant can commit is being interchangeable. Quality or special ideas can make a place stand out – something is definitely needed, otherwise the...
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Café in a capsule
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Dolce Gusto has arrived to Hungary. The capsule coffee machine blends Krups technology with NESCAFÉ delight. Capsules are made from the finest ground and roasted Arabica coffee, fermented 1,000 and...
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The recipe of a rejuvenating treatment from Házi Arany
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Gábor Heltai, the director of Házi Piros Paprika Kft. and their agency, Czino Trade Solutions decided to blend a few classic ATL tools with on-line marketing and in-store tools in...
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dm chain develops steadily
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
In 2008/2009 dm realised a HUF 63.7 billion turnover in Hungary (up 5.46 percent) and opened its 250th shop in October. In September 2009, they started building a new central...
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“Many retail companies would like to be in our place”
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Péter Boros, CEO of COOP Győr Zrt. was awarded the Klauzál Gábor Prize. Q: Could you list the most important steps in your career? A: I started out as an...
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Facing the challenge in New York – part 4
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
From July Roland Oláh, formerly the chef of Café Erté, tries his luck in the USA. He regularly reports to our magazine: “Finally I am here at the Boulud! It...
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Róbert Emmer at Senoble
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Róbert Emmer was appointed commercial director of Senoble Hungária Kft. in September. Previously he was domestic sales manager of Saga Foods for 9 years. He will be responsible for managing...
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VOSZ aims for government-level interest representation
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Besides celebrating, on Europe’s Day in Commerce complaints were also voiced: the sector mostly laid the blame on the government for the sector’s problems. We asked what the reasons were...
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BBQ-fragrance
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
It is probably a brilliant marketing fad: “Fire meets desire” is the slogan for advertising Flame, a grilled hamburger-scented deo. The product is marketed by Burger King and at a...
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New qualitative director at GfK
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
From 15 October, György Becker is the new qualitative director of market research company GfK Hungária. Prior to joining GfK, the 54-year old psychologist worked for TNS Hungary as qualitative...
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Tradition and evolution
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Hungarian Gastronomy Association (MGE) organised its “Tradition and evolution” contest for the third time on 25-26 October. Tamás Molnár B. said after the preliminaries that quality improved this year. The...
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Digestible!
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Art-installation-performance-food/drinks: If we go along this line, we reach 21st century’s close relationship between art and gastronomy. Think of receptions held in museums, food styling or food art. There are...
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New CEO at Kékkúti Ásványvíz Zrt.
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
From 1 September 2009, Henrik Gotterbarm is the new CEO of the market leading mineral water company. He has been working for mother company Nestlé Waters for 15 years, prior...
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Two restaurants – four chef’s hats
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
The profession is frustrated by the fact that Hungarian gastronomy was unable to earn a Michelin star yet. However, according to information by Index, this year another prestigious guide, GaultMillau...
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Six and a half million glasses of water for those in need
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
As a result of Procter&Gamble’s 3-month programme, more than 1.3 litres of clean, potable water was ”collected” by Hungarian consumers. Those who bought any product from the Aqua collection supported...
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Learn, learn, learn!
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
The Hungarian duo finished 4th at the Central European final of the Global Chefs Challenge (a side event of Hoventa). Tamás Tóth told our magazine a few days after the...
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24-hour market
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Buying food from ”local” producers is a fashionable thing nowadays. It is often difficult or costly for producers and consumers to find each other, without an intermediary. Peter-und-Paul-Hof, a German...
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Together for a higher-level culture of wine
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Zwack Izabella Borkereskedés and WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) International Wine Academy signed an agreement of cooperation in November. WSET helps Zwack in shaping the company’s wine portfolio, offers...
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We will be there at Bocuse d’Or Europe!
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Out of the 35 countries only 20 can be represented at Bocuse d’Or Europe in Geneva on 7-8 June 2010. Mr Philippe Rochat, the president of the contest in 2010...
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Advertising fine dining
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Owners of Maloney & Porcelli, a restaurant in New York have probably consulted their lawyers before launching their new “service”. Since their prices are quite high, guests can type in...
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2009, the year of changes at Mary-Ker
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
All of Mary-Ker Kft.’s brand products were modernised and changed in the spirit of healthy eating, thanks to innovations in 2009. From October 2009, Mary-Ker Pasta Kft. produces and distributes...
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The Moor is leaving
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Tamás Háber announced his resignation from the presidency of the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs as of next March. News: The Federation of European Wine and Gastronomy Associations awarded Pécs’s Aranykacsa...
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Unhappy hours
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Many were afraid that after the banning of smoking in bars and restaurants activists would not stop. In Catalonia, the authorities decided that happy hours and “open bar” promotions were...
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Eckes-Granini’s management visited Hungary
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
SIÓ-ECKES Kft.’s headquarters in Siófok was the place where the shareholders, board members and executive directors of Eckes-Granini Group held their annual meeting. The aim of the visit was getting...
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Coffees and cafés
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
Allee, a new shopping centre opened its gates early November, with a surprisingly high number of cafés. We compared four of the independent ones. Café Bali: Furniture and decorations were...
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Strawberry Puppy and Honey Bunny
Date: 2009-12-03 08:00:00
We are in the middle of celebrating the 20th birthday of Hungary’s oldest discount chain. After the Korda-Balázs celebrity duo in 2008, this year the campaign is built around the...
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SPAR became ” This year’s committed dealer of Hungarian goods”
Date: 2009-12-03 00:03:40
The SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. won ” This year’s committed dealer of Hungarian goods” prize of Magyar Termék Nonprofit Kft. on the professional competition of Progressive Magazine on 27th November...
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We like Hungarian products in vain
Date: 2009-12-03 00:03:21
It seems difficult to carry out the goal that the proportion of imported foods should be reduced to 20 percent, on the shelves of the domestic stores. The share of...
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Thinking of you Tibi – with love
Date: 2009-12-03 00:02:35
The Bonbonetti Group would like to cause delight with specific surprise to the residents of children homes. Bakáts Tibor Ambassador of Tibi Chocolate and Jóban Rosszban stars – Végh Judit,...
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