Company and Personal News

Knorr Rafinéria

What’s for dinner this eve-ning? This is a recurring problem for many housewives. Knorr Rafi-néria is offering new recipe ideas for housewives with its three new sauces in popular flavours....

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Franchise news

According to the franchise top list of 2008 published by www.enterpreneur.com, 7-Eleven has broken the hegemony of Subway. Donkin Donuts, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s and KFC are all there in the...

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The Spanish are coming

Though Spanish cuisine is not the first thing that comes to our minds when we hear about gastronomic globalisation, Spanish cooks are deemed to play a key role in 21st...

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Hot drinks after alcohol

Zsolt Mihályffy was appointed the head of the sales organisation of the Coffee and Tea division of Sara Lee Hungary Zrt in January 2008. He had begun his FMCG career...

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Qualifying round for Bocuse d’Or

According to István Pető István, chairman of MNGSZ, the association organising the competition, the fact that 78 participants have entered the first qualifying round for Bocuse d’Or held in Hungary...

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Olé!

– Spanish cuisine is different in the seaside settlements frequented by tourists from that in the central or mountainous regions. The best know Spanish chefs follow the latter tradition and...

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Schoolbags from SIÓ-Eckes

SIÓ-Eckes Kft intends to help children from low income families with the „Thank You, SIÓ!” program this year, which will provide schoolbags for at least 1,000 children in the 6-14...

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Experienced newcomer

Sándor Kovács, the winner of the Hungarian qualifying round for Bocuse d’Or is an experienced competitor. He has been working as a cook and later as a chef for thirty...

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Double enjoyment

Journalists from The Publican’s magazine have sampled all the existing combinations of four beverages, red, wine, white wine, Baileys, Grand Marnier and four kinds of chocolate. Common milk chocolate with...

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Stores opening

Spar, Gyöngyös Open: 31 January Chain: Spar Store space: 835 m2 SKU: several thousand Tesco, Albertirsa Open: 8 February Chain: Tesco Store space: 1000 m2 SKU: 3–4000 Spar, Százhalombatta Open:...

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Dynamic NESPRESSO

The NESPRESSO division of Nestlé achieved over 40 per cent growth last year, producing the most dynamic expansion within the group. NESPRESSO is the international leader in the market of...

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Aiming for stars

Tamás Széll, sous-chef of Onyx restaurant finished in first place in the Tradition and Evolution 2008 competition organised by the Hungarain Gastronomical Association. Though he was the youngest competitor in...

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How is tomorrow’s drink made?

According to a report published in USA Today, nothing is left to chance during product development of Coca Cola. A joint venture has been set up with the Chinese Academy...

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Animated Fanta world

Special visual effects and new characters have been developed for the new Fanta campaign. Coca-Cola is increasingly focusing on innovative advertising tools instead of traditional ATL. No text is used...

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One weekend, two competitions, six gold medals

The Nemes palinkas of Zwack Sándor received 6 gold medals in two competitions held at the same weekend, in the beginning of March. One was the World Spirits Award in...

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Tradition and Evolution 2008.

According to Viktor Segal, a member of the jury, the most important result of the competition was that the number of participants had almost reached 50. Not only chefs, but...

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Bottomless plates and bottomless stomachs

Brian Wansink, a professor at Cornell university has stirred up controversy with his latest book “Eating without thinking”. He is saying that in order to live longer, we need to...

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New owner for Mona Hungary

A change in ownership effecting four companies of the Mona group, including Mona Hungary Kft. has taken place. The new owner is NÖM AG (Niederöstereichische Molkerei Aktiengesellschaft). NÖM AG will...

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Chocolate festival with bon-bon book

A chocolate festival was held by Szamos Marcipán Kft. for the second time on 5. March, under the title “Wondeful Chocolate” with the aim of promoting quality and the culture...

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Déryné Café

This place is a peculiar mix of a cafe, bar, bistro and confectionery for guests with money to spend. Spectacular interior design, a friendly little restaurant-corner, a little cafe-atmosphere, all...

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Training cooks with iPod

Though iPod is no more for most people than a personal music storage device, it is also increasingly used in education. The Culinary Institute of America's (CIA) ProChef Podcast course...

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Winning a Hyundai with Gliss Kur

Prizes were handed over to the winners of the Schwarzkopf&Henkel Christmas prize game in February. The main prize was a Hyundai Accent....

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Pasta Wednesday

Gyermelyi Pasta Wednesday is a promotion for restaurant guests. Pasta fans will be able to sample Gyermelyi specialities in 300 restaurants at half the normal prices on 16. April. This...

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Oregano Kifõzde és Pizzéria

Opening a little cook-house near Mammut might not be a bad idea, as competitors are far from being abundant in the neighbourhood. Meals are simple but good, well worth leaving...

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Crispy potatoes

A new member of the generation of 21st century convenience products, the fried potato developed by McCain is a major triumph in product development. McCain Flavorlast fried potatoes retain their...

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Promotions for Friesland officers

Judit Sipos was appointed sales director of Friesland Hungária Zrt, while Péter Szautner became marketing and business development director on 1. March 2008....

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News

Tourism treated unfairly? According to Tamás Károvits, member of the board of the Budapest section of MATUR, this sector is not treated like it should be by the government. The...

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Segal Restaurant

Viktor Segal, one of the leading chefs of the present generation has reopened his restaurant. Regular guests have followed the restaurant, which relocated from Magyar utca to the 6th district....

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Barbecue in the room

Fondue and table wok are used indoors and even in living rooms frequently, but barbecues have only been common in gardens so far. Now an English company is offering a...

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Heineken Hungária ending a good year

Heineken Hungária achieved a 16 per cent increase in operating profit and 12 per cent rise in net revenues in 2007. Sales grew to 392,000 hectolitres, with net revenues reaching...

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