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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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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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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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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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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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Export rates growing, import growth figures slowing down

Hungary’s export rates of agrarian products have been on the rise since our EU accession, and this tendency is continuing. Although the forecast for the growth of export rates was...

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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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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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Low profitability in swine breeding

In Hungary more than 400 businesses are carrying out meat-processing activities. Since 2004 the number of such businesses has halved, and the production is highly concentrated (less than 50 companies...

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Real perks in cafes and restaurants only

According to ACNielsen, HoReCa coffee sales show some decline. Outlets with a large turnover, like buffets and mixed profile stores are selling more coffee, their market share in terms of...

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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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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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Getting well after the flu

The poultry sector had to face difficulties during the past years in Hungary due to the problems caused by the bird-flu in Europe. According to the Central Statistics Office the...

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Quality is the new trend

A substantial part of total coffee sales take place in the HoReCa sector: over 2 thousand tons of coffee equalling HUF 7.4 billion in revenues is sold here. Quality seems...

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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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