Events
Mono spices and paprika above the average
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Sales of mixed spices which account for over half of the retail sales of spices showed stagnation in the February 2007 – January 2008 period. Sales of mono spices expanded...
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Legal background
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Ferenc Ritter spoke about the legal background of electronic invoicing and relevant legislation. For extracts from the presentations, see the www.ecr.hu web site....
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One sided co-operation in the dairy sector
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
An international conference has been organised by the ministry of agriculture and rural development about the dairy sector. According to László Vajda László, head of department from the ministry of...
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The silent clerk
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Innovations by Dunapack Papír és Csomagolóanyag Zrt. were presented at the conference held on 16. April. Shelf Ready Packaging (SRP) was the topic of the presentation held by the first...
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Time for exciting flavours
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
The increasing popularity of barbecue parties has a positive effect on the sales of mixed spices. Further growth is dependent on more special, exotic flavours. “Magyarosch” cuisine relying on pepper...
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Stores online
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to Ádám Harcz, key account manager of CSB-System Hungary Kft., the introduction of a software solution becomes a feasible option for FMCG businesses, when the amount of data generated...
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Record breaking fines in the FMVG sector again
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
The Business Competition Authority (GVH) has made a major effort to fight misleading advertising last year. The number of complaints recorded by the Authority was higher than ever. The number...
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Discount store doing well
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to data from the ConsumerScan of GfK Hungária, Hungarian households buy spices primarily in discount stores and hyper markets. The majority of households buy spices on a regular basis,...
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Digital customer relations
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
In what way can an IT service provider, an agricultural holding and a financing company be similar? Well, they all use the Microsoft Dynamics CRM system. Experts from Microsoft Magyarország...
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How to avoid fines?
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Voluntarily undertaking obligations – applied in several cases last year – allows companies subjected to legal action to escape fines by terminating or amending objectionable behaviour and practices. This is...
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Added value for syrups as well
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to manufacturers, the sales of syrups are slowly shrinking. A vacuum has been created in the market by the disappearance of Szobi, one of the largest manufacturers. – Demand...
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IT in control
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
There comes a moment in the life of FMCG companies when they can no longer function relying solely on human resources. This is when they need a management, or logistic...
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Best practice
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
One of the companies from the market of hot beverages was targeted by GVH as a result of a campaign where points had to be collected by customers. Upon being...
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Chicken in the grey zone
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Though the price of Hungarian poultry is rising, the sector is in danger. Prices might rise by as much as 30-40 per cent in the next two years, which might...
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Double digit growth for dish washing tablets
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to the Nielsen Retail Index, demand for dish washing tablets is growing as the use of dish washers becomes increasingly common. While the segment of dish washing liquids is...
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Preston TradeCenter: instant in-store data
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Market data is increasingly important for the FMCG sector. Accurate and fresh in-store data is needed. However, few manufacturer actually have an accurate picture of their in-store presence regarding specific...
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One more year?
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
A year ago, we wrote that Hungarian legislation on adopting the guidelines about unfair trade practices accepted by the EU Commission in 2005, is to be passed by 11. June...
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Hungarian success at the NESPRESSO design competition
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Students of MOME – Balázs Milléte and Tamás Telekes – have finished in third place at the a NESPRESSO CoffeeLuxury design competition with their percolator project „Enjoy it while flying”....
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To dissolve and to protect
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
The increase in the number of households which use a dish washer is an important factor in the growth of the detergent market. Demand for dish washing liquids is also...
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Industry above inflation
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Domestic industrial prices were up by 10.8 per cent in March compared to March 2007, and by 0.8 per cent compared to February. Industrial export prices were 0.3 lower on...
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Martinique: dream world full of controversy
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Martinique, an overseas territory of France is 7,000 kilometres from Budapest. The beaches are beautiful, the vegetation is lush, but we cannot fail to notice the many controversies. Martinique is...
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Turkey days in Debrecen
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
The Debrecen Turkey day are to be held for the sixth time on 6-7. June. Competitions for professional and amateur cooks, waiters, and confectioners will be included in the program....
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Dish washing liquids for sensitive skin increasingly popular
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to data from the ConsumerScan of Gfk Hungária, an average Hungarian household consumes 4.4 litres of dish washing liquid per year. Sales dropped in terms of quantity last year....
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Dynamism is Slovakia and Lithuania
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to an Eurostat estimate, retail sales expanded in the 27 EU states by 2 per cent on average in February. Slovakia and Lithuania produced the fastest growth, while sales...
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Charles Fishman: The Wal-Mart Effect
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
It was not easy for me to review a book about Wal-Mart, as though I am quite familiar with European retail, I don’t know much about the American retail business....
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New section established by agencies
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Trough the Line (TTL) is the name of the new section established within the Hungarian Advertising Association by László Vekkel (HPS Group), Zsolt Urbán (HD Group) and Tamás Tóth (Special...
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More sun lotions sold in warmer climate
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Demand for sun lotions is growing as a result of climate change. According to data from the Key Account Index of Nielsen, retail sales have expanded by 12 per cent...
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Different lands, different trends in swine
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Global trends in the market of meat and poultry are monitored by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (AKI). Data from the Market and Price Information System of AKI and KSH...
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Igitur ad astra… it all began with the white Astras!
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
How should we choose? We calculate costs. Fringe benefit or tool? It all began with the white Astras and continued with APEH inspections. Financing is also different nowadays. Leasing or...
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Functional Food and Drink Market before explosion
Date: 2008-05-21 00:00:00
Figures from Euromonitor show that sales of functional foods and drinks are expected to continue their strong growth over the next three years. Specialist said the increase will be more...
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