Events

Mio: up-dated and integrated

Free updates for the MioMap 2008 and Mio More Desktop software have been made available by Mio for its users. Owners of Mio Moov 200, 300, and 330 can now...

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Another difficult year for the food industry

According to Attila Boródi, chairman of the National Association of Food Processing Enterprises (ÉFOSZ), 2007 was a very difficult year for the food industry and 2008 looks even more difficult....

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New types of flour for maintaining health

Per capita grain consumption in Hungary has been stable in recent years, with minor fluctuations, at 87-90 kg/year. there is still a lot of surplus production capacity in this market....

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Growing market share for bitter and palinka

Retail sales of spirits increased by 8 percent in the August 2007- July 2008 period, compared to the preceding year, reaching HUF 72 billion. Sales in terms of quantity increased...

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Grain prices down

Agricultural supply prices were up by 2,7 percent in August 2008, compared to August 2007. The average price of plant products was down by 4,6 percent, while that of livestock...

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The value of reputation

According to a survey conducted by Weber Shandwick with Figyelő and Szonda Ipsos, reputation is estimated by Hungarian CEO-s to account for 50 percent of market value. This is less...

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“Minus zero” instead of “plus zero” for the meat sector

The number of meat processing enterprises has dropped from more then 500 to 350 within a few years, while concentration has continued in the sector. – Major changes have taken...

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Croissants and French rolls still most popular bakery products

Nine out of ten people like croissants and French rolls and eight out of ten also like white bread, according to a survey of eating habits conducted by GfK Hungária...

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Bar code? RFID? Or both?

Bar code has been used for such a long time that we do not even realise how ingenious this technology is. However, a challenger has appeared in the shape of...

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Romanians still shopping enthusiastically

According to an Eurostat estimate, retail sales in the EU 27 countries totalled 1,1 percent less in July 2008, than a year before. Retail sales produced the fastest growth in...

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Everything you want to know about EDI

A conference about electronic invoicing was held by ECR Hungary in Budapest, in the beginning of October. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) allows administrative tasks to be performed without using paper....

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New EXPO under construction in Budapest

The most modern and prestigious exhibition centre in Europe is under construction in Budapest. Apart from its futuristic architecture and state of the art technology, the EXPO area in the...

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Red meat and game more popular among men than women

According to a survey by Gfk Hungária about culinary habits, poultry is the most popular form of meat among Hungarians, with pork in second place. Health conscious consumers prefer fish....

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Boost in price and sales of pasta

Retail sales of pasta total neerly HUF 27 billion per year. Sales were up by 21 percent in terms of value in the October 2007 – September 2008 period, compared...

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Difficult period for FMCG logistics in Hungary

According to János Mondovics, member of the board of the Hungarian Association of Logistics (MLBKT), the current recession is having an amplified effect on providers of logistic services. – This...

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Small stores and big chains in Italy

Italy is one of the big European markets with 59 million consumers, there is only one Italian retailer (in 27th place) among the top 30 European retail enterprises. 77 percent...

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Celebrating commerce

The “Day of European Commerce” was held for the fourth time on 5. November. This initiative by EuroCommerce is intended to draw attention to the economic role played by commerce...

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Teenagers waiting for advice

According to a presentation at the Hungarian Consumer 18 conference, Hungarian teenagers are more deeply committed to classic civil values than teenagers living in neighbouring countries. This is why they...

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Pre-packaged products increasing their market share

Sales are increasingly concentrated and the market share of pre-packaged products continues to grow. Sales are expanding in the cheapest segment. Retail sales were up by 2 percent in terms...

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Pasta equally popular

According to a survey of eating habits conducted by GfK Hungária, nine out of ten people like pasta and consume it once every three days on average. Pasta enjoys equal...

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Meet the Opel five! Vivaro, Movano, Corsa Van, Combo, Astra Van

Opel Vivaro. For all kinds of haulage. Practical design; Numerous versions; Modern engine. Innovations (2008): Owing to its long wheel base, Vivaro can now be used as a taxi as...

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Take a look at Paris!

Hyper markets are undoubtedly a French invention. Carrefour has been the first to open a store of this type in a suburb of Paris. Let’s take a look at the...

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Hong Kong in Budapest

Over 170 companies from Hong Kong and Canton attended the Lifestyle Expo Budapest exhibition held on 15-17. September. Visitors arrived from all countries of the region to see the exhibition...

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Innovation and research in Bta 2009

Bta 2009 – Barcelona Food and Beverage Technologies – is preparing for its twelfth edition, which will be marked by internationalisation, innovation and a more comprehensive and horizontal range of...

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Quality Food from Hungary gala in Budapest

On 18th in frame of the IFE Foodapest exhibition the Hungarian Agromarketing Center showes the awarded firms for the press.  Part of the gala is a public press conversation with...

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Prices jump up in Latvia

In the 27 member states of EU according to the harmonized data the annual inflation was 4.2% in September 2008 compared to September 2007.  The lowest annual rates were observed...

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Solid grow at the consumer prices

In October 2008 consumer prices increased by 0.2% compared to the previous month and rose by 5.1% compared to October 2007. In the first ten months of 2008 the average...

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Bent cucumbers can be sold by retailers from next July

End to minimum shapes and sizes for 26 fruits and vegetables, such as aubergines and apricots, cherries, garlic, leeks, peas, spinach and watermelons. But 10 standards will remain.  Misshapen fruit...

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Conferences at the IFE FOODAPEST – FOODATECH

The two exhibition take part between 18-20 November at the rebuilded Hungarexpo Fair Center. The events are concomitant of several conferences.  On 19th November the Hungarian Packiging Association makes a...

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