Market News
Magazine: Hungarian consumers took a liking to coupons
Date: 2011-09-14 12:20:45
This summer bonuses, coupons and vouchers were covered widely in the media. The reason of this popularity was a study on the topic, published by GKIeNet and BCE E-business Research...
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No changes in the forkforce setting this year
Date: 2011-09-14 10:21:11
According to Manpower's recently published Labour Force Survey, no particular changes are being expected in the Hungarian labor market. Of the 750 employers surveyed, 11% want to increase the workforce,...
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Japanese scientists attempt to breed caesium radiation resistant rice
Date: 2011-09-14 10:18:40
Japanese scientists are attempting to breed a strain of rice, which is resistant to radioactive caesium, by testing over 100 varieties of the crop. Vast tracts of rice crops in...
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A series of events to present the Hungarian Agricultural Quality Award
Date: 2011-09-13 17:01:30
The Hungarian agriculture market position can be strengthened only with high quality products – said Bognár Lajos, Deputy Secretary of State in charge for food chain surveillance and agri management...
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The price of raw milk may increase
Date: 2011-09-13 13:50:30
According to the Milk Marketing Board; because of the raw milk price increases, the retail price of milk may increase by 5 to 10 percent of the, if the chains...
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KSH: Consumer prices rose by 3.6 percent
Date: 2011-09-13 13:40:21
Consumer prices in August 2011 fell by 0.1 percent, compared to July – reported the Central Statistical Office (KSH). Prices rose by 3.6 percent compared to last August. In a...
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The retail property market is characterized by duality
Date: 2011-09-13 13:25:12
The retail property market is characterized by duality: the retail sales did not come back since the crisis, many of the tenants are in a difficult situation, but for the...
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The government recommends reverse VAT tax on agricultural products
Date: 2011-09-13 13:10:37
The government has initiated a further extension of reverse VAT tax in connection with agricultural products. According to the expert of DTM RSM; the change that can eliminate the possibility...
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Magazine: Nielsen workshop on category management: this is how financial results are improving
Date: 2011-09-13 10:43:41
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More European agrar-export to Switzerland
Date: 2011-09-13 10:38:01
The European Parliament, throughout its plenary meeeting in Strasbourg has accepted the development of the agreement between the EU and Switzerland about agrar-export. Switzerland is the third greatest market for...
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The rate of black trade is 30-40 percent on the Hungarian meat market
Date: 2011-09-12 14:00:13
The rate of black trade is 30-40 percent on the Hungarian meat market – states Sákán Antal, President of the Hungarian Pig Breeders (MSSZ) Association in his statement. In relation...
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The producer price of agricultural products increased by twenty-five percent
Date: 2011-09-12 12:45:36
According to the datas of the Central Statistical Office (KSH); the producer price of agricultural products in July increased by 25 percent in annual terms. The measured price level during...
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Without government help the onion of Makó may disappear from the market
Date: 2011-09-12 12:41:51
In recent years, the Makói onion-growing area decreased to 150 hectares from the former 4000 hectares, without government support this product may disappear from the market – can be read...
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GKI: Growth below 2 percent, stagnating consumption
Date: 2011-09-12 12:39:09
According to the forecast of GKI Economic Research Co. the expected rate of GDP growth this year and next year will be significantly slower, only between 1.5 and 2 per...
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Charity shop in Szeged
Date: 2011-09-12 12:14:30
In Szeged's first charity shop clothes, toys and books will be sold that were given by companies and individuals. MTI Photo: Kelemen Zoltán Gergely From Hungary the charity shops, that...
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New local wine magazine in Debrecen
Date: 2011-09-12 09:57:22
In order to resurrect the old wine-traditions of Debrecen, a new wine-magazine has published its first issue this September – Pál Kovács, president of the Debrecen Wine-friends' Publisher has announced...
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When the chips tax will appear in prices?
Date: 2011-09-09 16:20:14
Contrary to the earlier belief the new tax appears much earlier in the prices. Those traders can even gain on the introduction of the tax, that purchased the products in...
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The foreign trade surplus increased further: the weak import reflects the lack of domestic demand
Date: 2011-09-09 14:50:57
In the first seven months of the year, exports grew by 17 percent, compared with the import's growth of 14 percent. In July, the value of Hungarian export was 6.2...
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The old vine plantations forecast a decline in wine production
Date: 2011-09-09 14:40:36
The current downward trend of the Hungarian wine production may continue in the forthcoming years, because the number of modern, newly planted vineyards in Hungary is low – said Varga...
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The vast majority of domestic organic products find markets abroad
Date: 2011-09-09 14:30:49
The labor-intensive organic farming may pay an important role in the various employment and social programs – said experts. According to them; the areas involved in production can soon be...
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Czech VAT rate may rise to nearly double
Date: 2011-09-09 12:30:19
The Czech government plans to raise the value added tax's rate next year, if the economic growth will be slower than expected – said the Czech prime minister in a...
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Harvest began at Tokaj-foothills
Date: 2011-09-09 10:41:14
The harvest of early ripening grapes began on Wednesday in the Tokaj foothills. According to estimates, the crop is going to be over 300 thousands quintals of grapes, and the...
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Pork shortage in China
Date: 2011-09-09 09:30:17
In China the number of porks is low, the price of meat is 57 percent higher than before. The state launches a 80 billion HUF worth pork plant program. Meanwhile,...
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Food safety: more than 10 thousand controls
Date: 2011-09-08 16:45:25
In two months of this summer – that is July and August – experts responsible for food safety have carried out a total of 12,500 controls. Throughout these regular authority...
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The excise tax increase may appear in consumer prices
Date: 2011-09-08 13:10:24
According to traders; the government's intention to increase taxes is moderate, but the increase in excise duty willentirety appear in consumer prices. It is excluded that the trade could swallow...
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The majority owner of the Magyar Cukor Zrt. prepares for price increase
Date: 2011-09-08 12:40:03
The Austrian Agrana group, which is the majority owner of the Magyar Cukor Zrt. is expected to increase sugar prices by more than 20 percent from October – told Johann...
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Central European Top 500: The consumer goods manufacturers and trading companies are among the losers
Date: 2011-09-08 12:31:07
The Deloitte compiled the Top 500 list of the Central European companies. Mol holds its 2nd position with its 15,530 million euros net income of last year, while Audi Hungária...
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More support for the restructuring of vineyards
Date: 2011-09-08 10:31:20
Farmers receive about 12 billion forints in the next two years, for the restructuring of vineyards – the Ministry of Rural Development (VM) has informed MTI. For community-financed program for...
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Fruit prices go up in Slovakia
Date: 2011-09-08 09:02:46
According to initital estimates, high-quality fruit will get 10-30 percent more expensive in Slovakia – daily Új Szó from Bratislava pointed out this week. Apple-crop is expected to be about...
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Hungary's competitiveness improved four places
Date: 2011-09-07 13:20:38
Hungary stands on the 48th place from last year's 52nd place in the global competitiveness ranking of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2011 – announced Palócz Éva, CEO of...
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