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Hungarian campaign on the shortlist

Eight open air advertisements received awards at the Golden Drum festival, which is one of the most important creative events. The Pöttyös Túró Rudi campaign of DDB Budapest was nominated,...

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Pet food manufacturers think like pet lovers

Domestically manufactured pet foods maintain their strong position in the rapidly developing domestic market. Sales of private label products are dynamic, pet keepers are mesmerised by low prices. According to...

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Only two companies left in the domestic market

Sugar factories had a profitable year in 2004, while not all sugar beet producers were as lucky. In Hungarian sugar factories almost half a million tons of white sugar were...

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Electronic invoicing to come

Electronic invoicing was the subject discussed at the conference organised by ECR Hungary. Digital invoicing is still practically unknown in Hungary, whereas Poland and the Czech Republic are far ahead...

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Faked washing powder brands

More than 33 tons of faked washing powder was confiscated in a XI. district warehouse. The names of two well known brands were used for the washing powder-imitations which contained...

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Small stores in a strong position

The value of retail sales of spirits grew by 8 per cent, while the quantity of sales grew by 4 per cent in the October 2005–September 2006 period compared to...

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Production of sweets is shrinking, consumption is not

The Hungarian confectionery market grew by 1.5% last year. The domestic range of products meets the Western-European standards, and the market is ruled by the biggest European producers. The competition...

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We have reached implementation

The legal aspects of electronic invoicing, the IT background of electronic archives, the operation of the GS1/Perfekt data bank, the system of working out a common business language, the harmonisation...

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Celebrating the 5th of November

The Day of European Commerce was celebrated for the second time in Hungary on the 5th of November. Abel Garamhegyi, under secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Transport spoke...

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Palinka reborn

Palinka has definitely benefited from EU rules regarding protection of origin. New flavours and designs keep appearing in the market, helping to boost sales. Since Hungary became the sole country...

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From German to Latin taste

Hungary’s geological treasures create an environment where the mineral content of natural mineral water is high, and exceptionally healthy for human consumption. The output of the Hungarian production was 700...

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(HU) Tisztelt Olvasó, kedves Kollégák!

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BioFach Nurnberg: Lot of Hungarian visitors

The BioFach fair to be held in Nurnberg Between 15-18. February 2007 is a good opportunity for Hungarian bio-food producers to do business. Over 30 Hungarian exhibitors will participate at...

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Larger size shower gels are more popular

Shower gel sales continue to expand: retail sales in excess of HUF 10 billion showed an increase of 8 per cent in terms of value and 14 per cent in...

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Less sugar, less calories

Consumption of wholesome non-alcoholic beverages (mineral water, carbonated soft-drinks and fruit juices) has been steadily growing in the past decade in Hungary; it almost doubled, thus reaching a standard European...

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Keep it simple…

In recent years, I have noticed that performing our duties mechanically, in accordance with internationally accepted “best practices” was often no longer enough to get the results expected from us....

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EU testing rice from the US

Food safety experts of EU member countries have decided to begin testing rice shipments from the US to stop deliveries of genetically engineered products. The costs of testing in European...

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Natural is the trend in shower gels

According to surveys, shower gels are more popular in Hungary compared to neighbouring countries, though consumption has not reached the Western European level yet. Why is this? Private labels account...

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Favourable domestic trends for wine

The year 2004/2005 does not count among the best years of wine production in Hungary. The purchase price of wine dropped by 25% due to overproduction, export fell by 180...

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Promotions to meet special needs

With international trade and international brands, the conscious and well-informed cosmopolitan has also appeared. European customers wish to see behind the wide assortment of products available to them. This is...

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BIT and BUD are not the same

According to a ruling by the Court of the EU, the trademark „BIT” cannot be mistaken for „BUD”. The Court has dismissed a suit filed by Bitburger Brauerei for banning...

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CONFERENCES

20th November, Monday Foodapest Workshop with AC Nielsen: The food market in the mirror of the figures Date: 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Venue: Pavilion B, Media Room 21th November, Tuesday Conference:...

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Return of the beer bottle

In Hungary the beer market is rather static, the yearly turnover is 7.5 million hectoliters (6.9 domestic and 5-600 thousand foreign production). The low-price segment (at present with 15% market...

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Sponsorship step by step

Based on the consequences drawn from Megasztár, TV2, at the launch of Megatánc, put an emphasis on the exclusive presence of the sponsors. As a new element TV2 integrated two...

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Expanding trade between India and the EU

The volume of trade between India and the EU will reach EUR 70 billion in the next two years, while only EUR 48.5 billion is expected for 2006. If the...

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New topics, many foreign exhibitors

The FOODAPEST expo has been an authentic forum of the Hungarian food industry since 1992. Half of all exhibitors will be foreign companies, representing 27 countries. The EU is attending...

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Consumption growing after lifting of duties

The legal market of liquors in Hungary has risen by 1-1.5 % in 2005, and has reached the amount of 47 million liters, first of all due to the growing...

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Answers to puzzles at Packforum®

This is the third year that Packforum®, the packaging technology demonstration centre of Sealed Air Cryovac has hosted a commercial press day on 21. September. The subject presented was the...

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Grune Woche: Hungarian food in Berlin

Hungarian food products will be exhibited on 440 square meters at the Grune Woche fair in Berlin between 19-28. January 2007. Sampling in the traditionally popular restaurant and shopping will...

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Useful Information

Trade sponsor: National Association of Food Manufacturers (ÉFOSZ) Open between: 21-24. November 2006 Every day between: 9,00-18,00 hours Trade exhibition only, with obligatory registration. Children under 14 are not allowed...

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