Events

Sunshine after rain?

Market research data was analysed at the April 17. meeting of the Trade marketing Klub An analysis of the recession in retail trade seen in 2007, viewed in international context...

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Gardeners might be the winners of the decade

Food will be a strategic commodity in the future, with a permanently high price. As the rise in prices is not expected to stop, overall demand is expected to be...

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Changes in standards

According to Györfi László Tamás, from TÜV Rheinland InterCert, several changes will come into effect in 2008. Changes in standards. According to Györfi László Tamás, from TÜV Rheinland InterCert, several...

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One sided co-operation in the dairy sector

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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Big diet in trade marketing

This will be the topic of the next TMK meeting to be held on 5. June, at 15,00 PM in the garden of Szépkilátás Szamos confectionery (Bp. XII. Szépkilátás u....

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Grill parties a joy for retailers as well

Double digit expansion in the category of grill products has been constant for years. Growth was estimated at 15-20 per cent last year, although precise figures are not available. According...

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Stores online

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

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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Bumpy road to customer

The topic of the conference held by Karrier és Stílus Tanácsadó Kft. on 22. April was the role of forecasting which is an important tool in competition. Melinda Katona from...

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Mono spices and paprika above the average

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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Digital customer relations

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?

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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The silent clerk

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

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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IT in control

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

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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Discount store doing well

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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Preston TradeCenter: instant in-store data

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?

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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Added value for syrups as well

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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Industry above inflation

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

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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Double digit growth for dish washing tablets

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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Dynamism is Slovakia and Lithuania

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

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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To dissolve and to protect

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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Different lands, different trends in swine

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!

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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Hungarians at London International Wine Fair 2008

This week sees the world of wine and spirits come to ExCeL in London for three days between 20-22 Mai, of tasting and business.   1,250 individual stands – 50%...

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Functional Food and Drink Market before explosion

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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