Company and Personal News
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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Drink of our town?
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
If vodka fans were asked to identify the brand with the most distinctive advertisements, four out of five would pick Absolut. This word of Latin origin is present in all...
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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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For espresso lovers
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Theoretically, it is possible to make a perfect cup of espresso anywhere, provided we have expertise, good coffee, and water at adequate temperature and pressure. Handpresso is an invention which...
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New managing director for Hill and Knowlton
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Zsófia Lakatos joined Hill and Knowlton Hungary Kft on 15. September, as managing director. She will be responsible for strategic planning and day to day operation. Previously, she had spent...
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Faith in ourselves instead of pessimism
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Herman Verstraeten, the new CEO of Unilever Central Europe is back in the region after seven years in Russia. He sees tremendous progress compared to the situation seven years ago....
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Fruit juice Lego
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
It is called Y-water in packaging like a tank trap, but it is a drink intended to prevent obesity in children. Content is not the only functional thing in these...
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Tchibo islands in Interspar
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
„Tchibo islands” were opened in 6 Interspar hyper markets in the beginning of October. In addition to coffee, other brand products like clothing and sports equipment also appear at these...
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Islamic pub
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
The first Islamic pub opened recently in Oldham is a good example of different cultures mixing. Halal Inn has everything we expect to see in a traditional British Pub, like...
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Two stars and two innovations for Spar
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Marcia Cross from Desperate Housewives will be the face of the new Splenid product line recently launched by Spar. This is the first time that Marcia Cross appears in an...
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Music for food
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
The sound of music can promote consumption in restaurants. However, choosing inappropriate music can have the opposite effect, driving guests away. The kind of music played and its loudness are...
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Sporty gifts from dm
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
HUF 40 million has been donated to 40 schools by the dm drugstore chain for the purpose of buying sports equipment. The „Together for the joy of sport” project is...
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Same but different…
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
What does being “different” mean? The answer is our unofficial slogan: „Fast, quality-conscious, need-oriented”. Qualiroll is not the only company in the world selling bandage, film, paper for plotters, labels...
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Reform Diet
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
The Conference Hall of Hotel Benczúr was full during the October meeting of the Diet Club, where product presentations were also held. The new web site of the Club will...
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New trends, old habits
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
According to statistics, there are five and a half thousand HoReCa units operating in Hungary at present. Out of these, five hundred are closed every year, with another five hundred...
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TESCO working with new agencies
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A consortium formed by B&P CSR management and NetAktív Kommunikációs Ügynökség has been contracted by TESCO-GLOBAL Áruházak Zrt. to develop and execute Corporate Responsibility (CR) and Public Relations (PR) strategies...
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HUNGAROPACK – for the 25th time
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
81 nominations have been submitted for the 25th HUNGAROPACK Packaging Competition by 40 organisations. The five nominations achieving the highest scores (awarded by a jury) have been awarded the HUNGAROPACK...
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Franchise news
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Café Frei continues to expand Following Salgótarján and Kassa, new cafes are to be opened in by the TV celebrity in Debrecen and Eger. Mr. Frei is a trained barista...
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Combination in the kitchen
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Users are increasingly aware of the potential represented by combined ovens. Their versatility, efficiency and economy is obvious. As the whole process of steaming and roasting takes places in a...
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Mórakert opening store in Budapest
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A store was opened in Budapest by Mórakert Szövetkezet on 22. September, where fresh fruits and vegetables are available directly from the farmers. Gro-ceries, pasta and eggs are also sold...
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Cherry Queen Marcipán
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
We like marzipan and we know countless forms of marzipan. Marzipan will now be able to take the place it deserves in the hearts of real gourmets: black chocolate bon-non...
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Long live the king!
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
A TV program was launched in October by ATV under the title “King of Chefs”. Unlike other programs, this one is not about professional celebrities playing chef. The 18 competitors...
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Situation getting cleaner
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Chemicals and detergents used in HoReCa units account for 1 per cent of operating costs. However, any defects in this area can lead to very substantial losses and the products...
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Stores opening
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Spar, Szigetvár Open: 16 september Chain: Spar Store space: 702 m2 SKU: Több ezer Spar, Tiszakécske Open: 18 september Chain: Spar Store space: 902 m2 SKU: Több ezer Spar, Mezőkövesd...
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Coop Rally this year again
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
71 cars entered the third Coop Rally held this year. This race is an excellent tool for promoting excellent quality and safe Hungarian food. According to József Gráf, minister of...
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Dr. Oetker sütési hozzávalók
Date: 2008-11-16 08:00:00
Questions from children related to the success of baking. Agency: BBDO Budapest Zrt. Customer: Dr. Oetker Magyarország Élelmiszer Kft. Product: Dr. Oetker sütési hozzávalók Apperance: RTL Klub, Viasat3, AXN, Hallmark,...
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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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