Events
The purchasing manager index has improved after one and a half year
Date: 2009-09-03 00:05:20
The total performance of the manufacturing industry has improved in August, in the United States. This is the first month, during the past year and a half, when the sector’s...
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There will not be Kassa-Miskolc Expo
Date: 2009-09-03 00:03:20
The management of the two cities initiated to postpone the Kassa-Miskolc EuroExpo Slovak-Hungarian exhibition and fair. Káli Sándor Mayor of Miskolc and Frantisek Knapik Mayor of Kassa agreed, that the...
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Dairy producers contemplating an EU-wide strike
Date: 2009-09-03 00:03:00
Dairy producers could decide European Union-wide strike, if there will not be favorable decisions on next week's meeting of agriculture ministers of the member states – announced on Tuesday by...
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Deposit could also be chargeable to chocolate paper
Date: 2009-09-03 00:01:20
One large supermarket chain charge 5 HUF deposit in the prices of the most beverage products. When the buyer returns the bottles to the store, they got the deposit back....
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The confidence of the people and businesses is to raise
Date: 2009-09-02 00:07:21
The August 2009 economic index of Ecostat increasing since February, with varying intensity. The rate of improvement excessed of 7 percentage points. Besides the strenghtening public optimism, the confidence of...
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German retail re-started again
Date: 2009-09-02 00:06:54
Retail sales in Germany increased again in July, after June’s decline. The increase can be linked to the activation of the customers due to the falling prices and the improving...
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The question is whether there will be suppliers law in the autumn
Date: 2009-09-02 00:06:25
It remains an open question, what will be with the law about the unfair trade practices, against agricultural and food products suppliers. The legislation was sent back by President László...
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Artificial cheese and ham
Date: 2009-09-02 00:03:00
In recent months, in Germany and Austria, the designation of artificial cheese and artificial ham was a regular topic in the media. In particular, consumer protectors required a more precise...
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A British tourist drinks 4 liters of beer per day
Date: 2009-09-02 00:01:55
According to a research of 3500 employees, British drink an average of 80 pints of beer (approximately 38 liters) during a ten-day holiday. Alcohol abuse in Great Britain is a...
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Bábolna International Farmer Days for the 25th time
Date: 2009-09-01 00:04:00
This year, between 16th and 19th 2009 September, the Bábolna International Farmer Days will be held with a specialty. This will be 25th time that the Bábolna International Farmer Days...
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Wine growers faces with sales problems
Date: 2009-09-01 00:03:00
According to Horváth Csaba, Secretary-General of HNT; This year, 3.5 million less hectoliters of wine was produced than last year. It is estimated that this year the same amount as...
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Organic foods tolerate the crisis well
Date: 2009-09-01 00:02:00
According to market researchers, economic downturn did not harm the sales of the organic products in most countries. On the basis of the feedback of traders, the growth in Hungary...
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Lean pro day in Debrecen
Date: 2009-09-01 00:01:25
American Chamber of Commerce organises Lean proffessional day 3rd September 2009 in Debrecen. At the event, the Lean management philosophy (minimize the losses), will be the main theme. The system...
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Eurokonform casher will be a mandatory next year
Date: 2009-09-01 00:01:00
According to the decision of the Government from the 1st September 2009 only eurokonform hardwares (eg: cash register, taximeters) could be purchased from EU budget and funds, which is capable...
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More needs to be learnt in the managing of PET bottles
Date: 2009-09-01 00:00:40
During the summer heat up to twice as many PET bottles are purchased. On an annual basis, the number of empty PET bottles are up to 1,4-1,6 billion, which is...
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Pizza and grilled meat are a succes in Romanian hypermarkets
Date: 2009-09-01 00:00:35
Four Romanian hypermarket chain (Auchan, Cora, Real, Carrefour) judged to operate within the fast-food stores. The chain's success proves that 4-5 percent of the total revenue is from the sales...
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The retail sales of tea increased by value and by quantity
Date: 2009-08-31 00:05:28
According to Nielsen market research company; the retail sales of tea increased by 10 percent in value and by 3 percent in volume in the 2008 August and 2009 July...
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GKI: soluble pessimism
Date: 2009-08-31 00:05:00
According to the forecast of GKI Economic Research Company and Erste Bank, the downfall of the Hungarian economy will reach its nadir in the summer. The external balance has improved...
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Pro-shops and mobile bakers
Date: 2009-08-31 00:04:20
Hungarian Baker Association would improve the market position of bakers, with the strengthening of Pro-shop networks and the strengthening of direct sales. With the replacement of commercial chains more profit...
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The basket price of Origo has moderated
Date: 2009-08-31 00:04:00
Origo’s most recent price panorama seems to justify the notion, that because of the continuous decrease in consumption, VAT increase could not be enforced in the declining retail scene. Origo...
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More than expected wheat yield for next year
Date: 2009-08-31 00:02:00
The International Grain Council (IGC) has changed its forecast for world wheat yield, from 654 million tonnes to 662 million for the 2009 – 2010 years. According to the organization’s...
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The Minister would support irrigation with state involvement
Date: 2009-08-28 00:04:00
Irrigation is not possible without state involvement, stated Gráf József, Minister of Agriculture. Its lack, brings the domestic participants a disadvantage, compared to other countries in agriculture. While in the...
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Germans are optimistic, confidence in the euro area
Date: 2009-08-28 00:03:25
The GfK market research institute’s the value of the German consumer sentiment index in September increased to its 15-month peak. Conference Board's composite index for the euro area economy increased...
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Kopint-Tarki: this year, a significant decrease in agricultural production
Date: 2009-08-28 00:03:00
This year, 8-10 percent decline in agricultural production can be occured compared to last year – said Szabó Márton the lead researcher of Kopint-Tarki on a press conference. According to...
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Beekeepers closed a bad season because of weather
Date: 2009-08-28 00:02:00
This year, because of the extreme weather the producer price of honey has been increased. The beekeepers at the end of the season are less visited by the thieves, in...
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Germany has thrown back to second place due to the crisis
Date: 2009-08-28 00:01:10
In the first half of the year, China took the world's largest exporter title away from Germany. According to the datas of the World Trade Organization, China's sold 521.7 billion,...
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Hungarian cheese is being falsified
Date: 2009-08-28 00:00:55
It is estimated that only one third of the farmers offer their own product to customers. The others others trying to sell, unknown origin products. According to the farmers, many...
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Price continues to dominate
Date: 2009-08-27 08:00:00
As discounts, especially Aldi and Lidl are strengthening, more people become acquainted with New World wines in the HUF 600-800 price category. In the medium term, these will be competitors...
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Price increase lowest in the food industry
Date: 2009-08-27 08:00:00
In comparison with the previous month, domestic industrial sales prices increased by 0.9 percent in June; compared with June 2008 they grew by 2.1 percent. KSH’s report reveals that in...
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Flying their own flags, Part 2
Date: 2009-08-27 08:00:00
Wine is not a characteristic element in the system of private label products, but Tesco pays special attention to shaping this product selection. The chain’s Hungarian experts select Hungarian private...
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