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Faked washing powder brands
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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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CONFERENCES
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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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EU testing rice from the US
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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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New topics, many foreign exhibitors
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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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BIT and BUD are not the same
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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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Useful Information
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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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Expanding trade between India and the EU
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
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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Reaching 4 kilos
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
Fish production in Hungary continued to grow in 2005. A total of 28 633 tons of fish was caught last year in domestic waters. The proportion of fish intended for...
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Number of quarters: declining number of nights
Date: 2006-11-20 08:00:00
Compared to the 2005 figures, in the first eight months of 2006 commercial lodgings accounted for a 3% drop in the number of person nights spent. The national Statistics Office...
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