Company and Personal News
Spirit of the place in the bottle of fruit juice
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Growth in sales of fruit juice seems to be slowing down. Retail sales show stagnation, while HoReCa sales are still showing some growth. The selection and unit size of fruit...
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Herz Salami under liquidation
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A court ruling ordering the liquidation of Herz Szalámigyár Zrt. has come into effect. János Jámbor, owner of the majority shareholders, Formont Kft. and Aventa 96 Kft. is negotiating with...
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New momentum for Házi Piros Paprika
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
An integrated promotional campaign is to be conducted by Házi Piros Paprika Kft. in the summer of 2009 to support the Házi Arany brand. The conventional “buy and win” concept...
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What you need to know about Mondi
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Mondi is a multinational manufacturer of paper and packaging materials with annual revenues of EUR 6,3 billion in 2007. Its activities are focused on Europe, Russia and South Africa. Mondi...
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Hungarian gas connection
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The gas operated grilling apparatus developed by Fővárosi Gázművek and E.ON is suitable for use in the catering sector and at home as well. The essence of the innovation is...
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Toffifee-circus on children’s day
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Toffifee joined the events organised for children’s day for the first time this year. A real circus was brought to Városliget by Toffifee with clowns, jugglers and magicians. A coupon...
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World famous BOLS vodka in modern bottle
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
BOLS Vodka has a new bottle which complies with modern design trends, but retains its traditional design elements as well....
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In 2nd place: Coca-Cola loyalty promotion 2008 – Playing with points on the Coke we site
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The loyalty campaign of Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország Kft. focused on teenagers and young adults was conducted between 3. March- 31. December 2008. All caps used on 0.5 litre bottles of...
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What is Bocuse d’Or worth when it’s Hungarian?
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The final of the local Bocuse d’Or competition is to be held in the Hungexpo complex, during the Foodapest-UKBA 2010 exhibition. Eight competitors are expected to reach the final. The...
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Guinness record with Loctite
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The Guinness World Record for the heaviest vehicle lifted using glue has been broken by Henkel. It has taken only 9 drops of Loctite Super Attack to lift the two...
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New head for Nielsen customer relations
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Ágnes Hortobágyi (30) was appointed the new head of Nielsen customer relations on 16. April. She has been working for Nielsen for five years, formerly in a regional position as...
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2nd place: Kinder Uticélozz! promotion – Only points of the compass fixed, your destination is your choice!
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The simultaneous communication of all units of the four Kinder snacks (Kinder Bueno, Kinder Maxi Chocolate, Kinder Country and Kinder Delice) had been the first multibrand campaign in their history....
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Alcohol banned in district XI
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Once we have experienced the level of noise produced by the open air clubs located in the district, the argument used by the local government of district XI to justify...
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New managing director for SPAR
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
As of 1. July 2009, Judit Kiss (40) was appointed one of the four managing directors of SPAR Magyarország Kft. She began her career with SPAR Magyarország in 1990. Since...
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Caribbean atmosphere by Malibu
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The limited edition Malibu Island Recipes party bottle bringing us the relaxed atmosphere of the Caribbean is to appear on shelves in the first days of June....
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2nd place: STR8 consumer promotion – Masculinity that you don’t have to prove!
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The STR promotion organised by Trade 90 member of Sarantis Group and conducted between 23. May-7. July, was targeted at men in the 18-49 age group. Objectives included boosting brand...
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Franchise news
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Chains under a franchise system One of the biggest problems Hungarian catering businesses are faced with is the supply of good quality materials. Two initiatives have been launched recently which...
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A Henkel innovation from 2050
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Working out the concept for a Henkel product to be launched in 2050 was the task teams were faced with in the final of the Henkel Innovation Challenge. The team...
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Less garbage in Bőcs
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
On 5. June, the top management and employees of Borsodi Sörgyár occupied the area surrounding the brewery to dispose of the heaps of garbage dumped illegally, collecting 20 m3 in...
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„Turning back the clock”
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
László Kovács, owner of La Fiesta Party Service had been chairman of the Restaurant Master Committee of MNGSZ for four years, but suspended his membership recently, following the annual meeting...
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Home made refreshment
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
SodaStream, the world leader in home made soft drinks has arrived in Hungary. They manufacture soda machines which allow us to make soda and soft drinks at home. Their products...
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„Thirsty for a prize?”
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A prize game is to be held by Tesco-Global Áruházak Zrt. between 15. June and 23. August under the title “Are you thirsty for a prize?” which is intended to...
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Four-star Castle Hotel in Szilvásvárad
Date: 2009-07-01 00:07:00
The 59th Castle Hotel of Hungary opened its gates in Szilvásvárad, Heves County. The owners renovated the castle, by 1.5 billion HUF and developed a four-star, 45 room hotel, which...
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Tesco – Irish suppliers to worry
Date: 2009-07-01 00:04:00
Tesco lost a small bit of its market share in the last 12 weeks ending on June 14 compared to its 30.9 percent market share of last year. According to...
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Tortellini Ltd. blocked due to contamination
Date: 2009-07-01 00:03:00
Tortellini Ltd. blocked its tortellini, ravioli and lasagne products, which are eatable until September 2009, in order to protect the health of the consumers, due to the toxin contamination of...
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Tesco and Fortis UK to form new partnership
Date: 2009-07-01 00:01:00
Tesco Personal Finance (TPF) and Fortis UK have announced that they are in exclusive discussions to form a new partnership to provide motor and household insurance. Jointly the companies will...
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The McCafé chain remains the market leader in Hungary
Date: 2009-06-30 00:21:40
The McCafé chain increased its turnover by 24.5 per cent in 2008, and maintained its market-leading position on the a domestic café market. 2.6 million guests were served in the...
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Seven-hour technical break at Tesco stores
Date: 2009-06-30 00:17:59
Because of the VAT change a technical transition will be required in the 24 hours open hypermarkets of Tesco. The stores will be closed between 23 pm on the 30th...
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Carrefour eliminates plastic bags in Spain
Date: 2009-06-30 00:05:00
French owned hypermarket chain Carrefour has decided to eliminate all plastic bags from their Spanish stores, and becomes the first large company to do so in this country. The use...
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Szentkirályi helps the storm victims of Szabolcs County
Date: 2009-06-30 00:02:00
Szentkirályi Mineral Water Ltd. joined the International Children's Safe Drinking Water program of Procter & Gamble and the to part of the donation, which aims to ensure the supply of...
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