Events

Food retail shares under devaluation

According to specialist the business conditions in retail sector will be not better in 2008. The price must be cut.  British retailers suffered their worst holiday season in three years,...

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Fake stock found in Kecskemet

The excise officers seized cigarettes, alcoholic drinks, petards and 10 kilos of fake stocks were found too. The specialists check now, that the case has or not a contact with...

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The POPAI Village at EuroShop

EuroShop 2008 in Dusseldorf, Germany, Feb. 23 to 27, is one of the world's most significant exhibitions for our industry. During which, POPAI is sponsoring the POPAI Village. Five days...

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Nutrition experts help retailers educate customers

The American Hy-Vee, for instance, employs 100 dietitians in about 70% of its locations. As consumers seek to become healthier, supermarkets can play a role in educating them about nutrition...

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Goodby optimism!

The population was more pessimistic about the economic environment at the end of 2007, than at the historical bottom in 2006. Seventy seven percent of the respondents saw deteriorating conditions,...

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Unilever Dutch and Belgium Opers to Come Under One Division

Unilever Benelux will now serve the Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg markets as one of the first 'Multi Country Organisations' to be set up within Unilever Europe. Via this form of...

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More than 300,000 unemployed in Hungary

The jobless rate for the 15-24 year old representing almost 20%. According to KSH the Hungarian jobless rate rises to 7.5% yr/yr in Sept-Nov from 7.3% in Aug-Oct. The number...

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Eurozone inflation over 3%

Annual inflation in the eurozone remained at 3.1% in December last year, the figure was the highest in more than six years.  Inflation in the eurozone had been rising in...

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FDA's safe sign for cloned animals' meat and milk

Still, many large food companies have said they are reluctant to sell products from cloned animals because of ongoing consumer concerns.  The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) is expected...

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Price increase at sugar, soja and coffee in 2008

Some analysts predict that a rise in agricultural prices will continue, others warn that the boom could precede a depression. Soya bean prices have risen to their highest level in...

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Counterfeit alcohol is a growing problem in the UK

According to a new report of IPC, the fake drinks are often highly toxic. Criminals were finding new routes to market including the internet.  The International Federation of Spirit Producers...

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TV ads ban for unhealthy food and drink products in the UK

The measures were developed by the communications regulator Ofcom in response to rising levels of childhood obesity in the UK. A total ban on adverts for unhealthy food and drink...

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French are the least, Britons are the biggest fans of fast food

Overall the obesity problem is fuelling increasing concern worldwide although some are more concerned than others.  In terms of fast food, 45 percent of Britons agreed with the statement "I...

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Hungary manufacturing PMI rises in December

According to Hungarian Association of Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management PMI rose 1.4 points to 52.4 points in December 2007.  Hungary's seasonally adjusted Purchasing Manager Index shows faster growth of...

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Germany GDP increase under 2%

The German Government has revised down its growth outlook for 2008- Economics Minister Michael Glos warning. Glos told that the nation's 2008 economic expansion rate is likely to come in...

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Growing Optimism of the Hungarian Economy

The business confidence of the top 100 Hungarian companies narrowly increased from 100.5 points in November to 102.2 points in December. According to the monthly report of research institute Ecostat...

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Increased control paid off

Sparkler maneuver – 25,000 control, HUF 950 million fines in five weeks. The action, started on 22 November, paid off the hopes of the government.  The authorities found almost 3,500...

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Everybody has to give receipt

According to new Tax law the Hungarian Tax and Financial Control Administration can't give absolution. The cash register isn't obligatory, but the trader must use at least printed receipts from...

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Supermarkets lift ad spend on the celebrities

The UK's supermarket chains dramatically increased their advertising budgets in 2007, according to figures compiled by Nielsen Media Research.  Morrison's increased its advertising spend by £18 million, or 61%, hiring...

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Gift swapping

In case of quality problems the trader has to take back the products, but if it's „only” to big, the color is not good, the fair name binds the dealer....

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Agreement reached on wine reform

Instead of spending much of budget getting rid of unwanted surpluses, now EU can concentrate on taking on competitors and winning back market share.  The agreement is great success for...

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HUF 900 billion sales in December

According to Hungarian Trade Association costumers leave HUF 340-350 billion for food and HUF 540-550 billion for manufactures at the cashiers.  Last year's December turnover was HUF 875 billions, HUF...

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Hungarians most worry about strike and civil conflict

According to Nielsen research, made in 48 countries all over the world, people worry about inflation and unemployment.  Consumers were asked what would be their biggest concern if there would...

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Germany authorized the sale of genetically modified MON810 corn

The move comes after the US maker of genetically modified seeds filed a study on the environmental effects of the product.  Germany will lift a preliminary marketing ban it imposed...

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Half time at Sparkle action

More than 10,000 controls, HUF 500 million fine During the first period 260,000 pockets cigarettes, 13,000 DVD and CD-s, clothes, perfumes and toys would be arrested in value of HUF...

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