Company and Personal News
Gross room revenue declined, number of tourism nights decreased
Date: 2008-11-18 00:00:00
According to the national statistic office in the first ten months of 2008, the room occupancy rate for three-, four- and five-star hotels was 60%. At current prices, from January...
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Lidl could open in Romania in 2010
Date: 2008-11-18 00:00:00
According to unconfirmed reports in the Romanian press, Schwarz-owned Lidl could open its first stores in the country in 2010, following completion of the retailer’s logistics centre in Chiajna, near...
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Carrefour France reduces sales area
Date: 2008-11-18 00:00:00
According to reports in French newspaper Le Figaro, Carrefour France is going to reduce the sales area of its largest hypermarket in the country by 6,000 square metres. The hypermarket...
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SUBWAY plans expansion in Ireland
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
Despite an economic downturn, Subway is planning major expansion in Ireland over the next two years. The company currently has 181 outlets across the country and plans to open 119...
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Lanchid 19 won hotel architectural award
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
The European Hotel Design Awards, presented by Sleeper Magazine on Thursday, 6 November 2008, is the premier celebration of outstanding innovations in the hospitality industry and hotel design in Europe....
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EU court rejects Lego trademark
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
The Danish toy maker Lego has lost a court battle to protect its iconic plastic bricks. The EU's Court of First Instance upheld a 2004 EU decision to cancel the...
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New Tesco unit in Gyula
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
The store has 5,000 sqm retail area and has a parkplace for 500 cars. Soon works here a discount gas station with 8 pumps. 180 people work at the Tesco...
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MERCATOR not to be bought back by Slovenia
Date: 2008-11-17 00:00:00
According to a statement by Slovenia’s prospective economy minister, Matej Lahovnik, the government is unlikely to buy a stake in Mercator, the country's largest food retailer whose shareholders will put...
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New regional boss for Unilever
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Herman Verstraeten was appointed the new regional CEO of Unilever Central Europe on 1. September. Herman Verstraeten took over the position from Tracey Rogers. He had been the CEO of...
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Champagne with crystals
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Moët & Chandon champagne for Christmas will be sold in bottles decorated with Swarovski crystals. The limited edition bottles are ideal for collectors. Brut Imperial bottles come in presentation boxes,...
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Mini rolls – Marathon Foods
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
With its mini rolls, Marathon Foods also intends to take advantage of the boom in the German deep frozen market. According to Andrea Tuskán sales director, convenience products are increasingly...
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On a higher level
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
As a result of co-operation between École Lenôtre and Cegos Kft., the Educatio CulinArtist® educational program, also known as Chef Academy was launched in September. The program was created by...
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Momentum from Knoppers
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A TV campaign was launched by Storck Hungária Kft for the Knoppers wafer in September. With its healthy ingredients, Knoppers is expected by the company to become a dominant product...
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Biomark turned 20
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Biomark celebrated its 20th birthday in October. It is a family business specialising in the import and distribution of quality food products. Most of its cheese products are of Czech...
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Ripp-Ropp worth exhibiting
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Processed poultry, pork and beef was presented under the Ripp-Ropp brand, at the stand of Mar-Ne-Váll Kft. In the opinion of the owner László Markovits, they need to find export...
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IL Patio – Planet Sushi Venezia
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Following T.G.I. Friday and Planet Sushi, this is the third restaurant operated by the Russian Rosinter Restaurants. Two different styles of gastronomy are represented in this casual dining unit, where...
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Dreher looking for entrepreneurs of the future again
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
This year, the “Young entrepreneur of the future” program is to be launched by Dreher Sörgyárak Zrt. for the third time. The winners of the competition will receive initial capital...
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New financial director for Heineken
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Ákos Magyari was appointed the new financial director of Heineken Hungária Zrt. on 1. November. He had graduated at the Budapest University of Economics in 1995 and has worked for...
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Things learned by Metro-in Central and Eastern Europe
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
The first Metro stores in our region opened in Hungary and Poland in 1994. An account of the progress made since then has been given by Frans W. H. Muller,...
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A long term trend
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
The segment in catering where the biggest potential for growth is seen overseas is fast casual restaurants. Some examples have already appeared in Hungary as well. Fast casual comes from...
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Univer celebrating by launching new projects
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Apart from various events, Univer is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its foundation by launching two major projects in 2008. A new production facility is being constructed by Univer Product...
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GS1 Roadshow in five major cities
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
The GS1 open Day was held by GS1 Magyarország for the second time in September 2008. This is a conference for the users of GS1 systems, which offer solutions to...
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A Dutchman in Düsseldorf
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Frans W. H. Muller (37) graduated at the University of Rotterdam, also obtaining an MBA. He joined the Metro subsidiary in the Netherlands in 1997. In 2002, he was elected...
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Strict rules on the bank of the Ganges
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Indian cuisine has had a major effect on Western gastronomy in recent years. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of Indians are not vegetarians, but religion does play a significant...
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Towns sponsored by Heineken
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A social responsibility project was launched by Heineken Hungária Sörgyárak Zrt. in October. The project is intended to provide support for towns where the brewery industry has its roots. Citizens...
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Excellent Hungarian Food in Spar chains
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
SPAR Magyarország Kft. has won the tender published by the Agricultural Marketing Centre for the in-store promotion of products using the Excellent Hungarian Food trademark. The campaign was launched on...
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Third in the world
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Metro is the third largest retail company in the world after Wal-Mart and Carrefour, with 2,400 units world-wide in 31 countries and 270,000 employees....
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Secret spices
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
According to Lucas Patole, chef of Lumbini teaház, those Indian meals which are far more spicier than European food cannot be prepared in the traditional way in Hungary. Spices are...
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IMIGe turning into POS Media
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
IMIGe changed its name to POS Media Hungary in September. POS Media Hungary is a media holding established in 2007, where the English SAS is also a partner....
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