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Aranyfácán plans to expand production

In spite of the agricultural sales problems last years, there was no scandal on tomato front. The grower and processors work together in harmony, the supply price is since many...

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Metro to expand private label range

Metro has 24 private labels comprising around 800 products. The private labels account for around 7% of the chain’s portfolio, but the share will grow to around 10% in the...

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Carrefour France to hire 15,000 workers

Despite a downward revision of its results and replacement of José Luis Duran by Lars Olofsson as CEO, Carrefour will maintain its workforce levels in France.  Carrefour has announced plans...

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SPAR Danmark acquires 100 stores

Danish retailer SPAR Danmark has acquired 100 stores in its purchase of Danske Köbmaend by holding company Dagrofa.  The deal means that SPAR Danmark’s turnover will increase by USD 209.61million....

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Aldi accused of human rights violations

German discount chain Aldi is reported to violate labour and human rights of Chinese staff that produce promotional goods for the company.  A study by the German Südwind institute claimed...

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Wal-Mart sales increase in January

Same-store sales excluding petrol at the country's largest retailer rose 2.1% last month, more than the 1.1% gain expected by Wall Street specialists.  Like supermarkets in the UK, Wal-Mart said...

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Bocuse Academy to open

Though it has not been confirmed yet, it is more than a rumour that the Bocuse Academy founded by Paul Bocuse, the pope of chefs is to commence operation in...

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Cooking and magnetism

Though induction ovens are still very expensive, a gradual reduction in price is taking place. their price is slowly Zsolt Miseta, managing director of Millu Kft., a specialist in kitchen...

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New head of sector in GfK Hungária

Steigervald Krisztián was appointed sector manager of consumer goods in GfK Hungária on 1. January 2009. He had joined GfK Hungária in 2003 and has been heading qualitative research successfully...

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More “green” Tescos

According to Mónika Hackl, communications director of Tesco Globál Zrt, the balance sheet has not been completed yet, but it is certain that results will be below target figures. However,...

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Franchise news

McDonald’s still going strong Though McDonald’s Magyarország had mentioned the possibility of including traditional Hungarian dishes in its permanent menu earlier, these have been abandoned quite rapidly. McDonald’s uses promotional...

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Tea time

These changes are also having an effect in the HoReCa sector. As András Pálinszki, sales director of Dallmayr, has told us, 8 billion cups of tea are consumed every day...

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New CEO for Friesland Hungária

Johan Priem was appointed the new CEO of Friesland Hungária Zrt in January. After working in several positions for British American Tobacco in Europe, Africa and Asia, he joined the...

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Kinder Hűtött Finomságok

The advertising spot made for Kinder Hűtött Finomságok focuses on the essence: it shows us that packaging has value because it can be exchanged for gifts. Agency: Consulting Kft./Well Reklámügynökség...

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Queen on the throne

Organisers of the chef competition broadcast on ATV have been looking for a king, but found a queen instead. Zsuzsa Sára, a young chef from Arany Kaviár has won the...

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Registered trademark

Experts and fans of Hungarian palinka are doing everything in their power to educate the public about the criteria to be used for distinguishing quality products from bad quality ones....

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For rubbing as well as drinking

The „Vizek krémje“ collection is intended by Szentkirályi to enhance its position in the beauty market. The hand cream and body lotion developed jointly with EVM Zrt and launched in...

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Kis tejes

The Kis tejes product line has arrived in Hungary! This is why Kistehén, a friend of Kis tejes is showing her around the country in her own style. Agency: Popart...

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Richer in experience

The runner up of the “Tradition and Evolution” competition organised by the Hungarian Gastronomic Association was Gábor Molnár, chef of Enoteca Corso. Upon an invitation from Philipp Oser, he has...

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Help from Tesco for people in need

A substantial quantity of clothing was distributed by Tesco through several charitable and social organisations in December. A total of 150 palettes of clothing worth HUF 60 million was donated...

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Who is who?

Peter Linzbach: Following a long period spent with the Otto group, he joined Metro eleven years ago as the purchasing director of the Cash&Carry sector. He has been working in...

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What is success worth when its Hungarian?

Hungarian results achieved at the Chef Olympics held in Frankfurt have been presented in different ways, with some people talking about great success, while others keep questioning the prestige of...

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Stores opening

Tesco, Balassagyarmat Open: 5 December Chain: Tesco Store space: 3000 m2 SKU: 22 000 Coop, Rákócziújfalu Open: 4 December Chain: Coop Store space: 2800 m2 SKU: n. a. Tesco, Ócsa...

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News

Edeka creating 8000 new jobs this year. the German discount chain intends to boost its market share to 30 percent by opening 1,000 new stores by 2010. At present, Edeka...

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Munich no match for the Amsterdam PLMA yet

Several events are organised by the Private Label Manufacturers Association every year where manufacturers get an opportunity to do business with retail chains. Among these, the exhibition held in Amsterdam...

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Which way to go?

Representatives of the catering sector are among those who are suffering most from the effects of the economic crisis. All businesses in this sector world-wide have been forced to revise...

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Stability and development by Magyar Cukor

Though Hungary has become a net importer of sugar, Koronás Cukor, the leading local brand continues to be manufactured in the Kaposvár plant. The only remaining Hungarian manufacturer, Magyar Cukor...

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„Companies investing in marketing now, will get over the crisis sooner and will enhance their position”

According to Michalis Christou, CEE regional director of Nielsen, it is possible to benefit from the crisis. Companies looking ahead and building the future will be able to enjoy ten-fifteen...

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iCocktails

Cocktails are drinks offered by a company called Podsynergy in the UK. The drinks come in a format downloadable to iPods from the Internet. It is easier to identify with...

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Maspex Olympos taking over Plusssz

From January 2009, Maspex Olympos Kft has taken over distribution activities of the Plusssz brand from VitaPlus Kft. The Plussz brand is owned by the Maspex Wadowice group which is...

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