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Good decisions with the right software

Business IT systems which had formerly been the privilege of large companies have become accessible to SME-s as well, with the IT sector increasingly focusing on this segment of the...

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Price riddle

Farmers always seem to have problems. This year, it’s the draught, which is estimated to have caused a loss of one hundred billion forints so far. According to irrigation experts,...

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Crisis also an opportunity

A professional forum was held by Karrier és Stílus Tanácsadó Kft on 20. May, under the tittle “Boost sales-meet your objectives”. Eszter Melisek from Nielsen spoke about market trends in...

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Sector-specifc software

Management systems should support key processes most intensively. The intention of CSB-System is to develop standardised software modules in order to shorten the time required for introduction. These software modules...

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Changes in sales of the top 12 chemical categories

Sales of 60 household chemical and cosmetics categories are monitored by the Nielsen Retail Index. Changes between May 2008-April 2009....

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Intense interest displayed towards Anuga

According to Peter Grothues from the Cologne Fair, interest displayed towards this year’s Anuga to be held between 10-14. October is as intense as usual. Over 6 000 exhibitors are...

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Arcandor in a mess

Arcandor the owner of Karstadt which is one of Germany’s oldest chain of stores asked for bankruptcy protection. Prior to this, the German Government rejected Karstadt’s request for a 440...

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Changing supply and demand

Michael Gerling representing the German Food Retail Union, a founder of Anuga, pointed out a number of important trends. In his opinion, intensive concentration in the European retail sector is...

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IT sneaking into stores unnoticed

In modern stores, we are becoming users of sophisticated IT systems without even noticing it. In some countries, advanced digital systems have already invaded stores, with IT systems making shopping...

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Asda in Scotland

UK retailer, Asda, has announced plans to expand within Scotland, investing over €300 million the next three years. It currently has 47 food stores, and will open a new “eco...

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Eu’Vend Cologne: 300 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors expected

HUF 30 billion is spent by Hungarian consumers annually on food from vending machines and there are 35-40 000 machines in the country. The Eu’Vend exhibition is to be held...

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Decreasing volume, improving balance

Exports totalled HUF 1,381 billion in April 2009, while imports totalled HUF 1,256 billion. Export was down by 29 percent calculated in EUR, while import was down by 35 percent...

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Possibility of revival for Hungarian gardening

Gardening is the most diverse sector within agriculture. A program for the modernisation of the gardening sector has bee prepared by FruitVeB (the Hungarian inter-trade fruit and vegetables organisation). According...

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IX. Univer Business Golf Championship

The Univer Business Golf Championship celebrated its 9th birthday this year on 6. June. The event was held in the Bük Radisson Hotel and Birdland Golf Club. The majority of...

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Europe economising

According to an Eurostat estimate, retail sales were down by 3.1 percent in the EU-27 countries in March 2009, compared to the preceding March. Growth was only recorded in Belgium,...

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Reform

Here are some of the measures which would be needed to improve the competitiveness of the sector: – Introducing a system for the tracking of products; – Changes in employment...

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II. TV2 cup Howard Draft Award in Tabajd

An exclusive polo cup was organized by TV2 for its leading clients for the second time this year, on 21. June in Tabajd. TV2. The patron of the event was...

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Imported swine cheaper than domestic swine

Trends in the world markets of poultry and gardening products are monitored by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (AKI). According to their latest report, prices of and demand for poultry...

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Still double digit expansion – in terms of value

Retail sales of table margarine were up by 16 percent in the April 2008-March 2009 period, compared to the preceding year, with total sales exceeding HUF 14 billion. Average price...

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More frequent shopping, lower basket values

According to recent research conducted by GfK Hungária, basket values have dropped while the frequency of shopping has increased. Slow changes in shopping habits have been amplified as a result...

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Free presentations about marketing

A series of six presentations held by MMSZ about marketing in the spring was attended free of charge by the directors of nearly 100 SME-s. The presentations can be downloaded...

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Economising focused on processed foods

According to a household survey by GfK Hungária, FMCG spending by households was down by 3.5 percent in the first quarter of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008....

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A cup for bartenders

Hungarian bartenders competed in the „Bacardi-Martini Open Cup” held for the 11th time on 25-26. May. There were 22 competitors in the classic category and 15 in flair. Zsolt Horváth...

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Grain at almost half price

Average supply price of agricultural products was down by 26.8 percent in March 2009, compared to the same month in 2008. The price of plant products was down by 35.1...

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CSR Saloon with Honfoglaló

A forum was held by B&P CSR Management under the title CSR Szalon in May, which focused on the crisis and on improving the efficiency of social responsibility projects. The...

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Food industry holding its ground

Industrial production was down by 27,1 percent in April 2009, compared to April 2008. The industrial production index was down by 5,1 percent compared to the previous month. Industrial export...

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Food related crime on the agenda of KRIMINALEXPO IT-SEC

The KRIMINALEXPO IT-SEC conference and exhibition was held for the 17th time on 5-7. May. Countering the threat posed by forged food and pharmaceutical labels was one of the priority...

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Innovations in margarine dedicated to functionality

Baking margarine is the segment of the rather saturated margarine market where expansion can be expected as many consumers are turning to cooking at home. The number of categories in...

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Irish fed up with excesses produced by Celtic tiger

According to an analysis about the local effects of recession by the Irish Nielsen subsidiary, Irish consumers have quickly turned their back on the excesses produced by the Celtic tiger...

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The Code and VAT on the menu

A two hour discussion has been held by members of Márkaklub (the Brands Club) and Márkaszövetség (the Brands Association) with invited guests about the conflict evolving in connection with the...

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