Events

New pace in market research

Times are changing in market research. It is no longer enough to have campaign leaflets scanned and processed according to product, period and retail chain, but more data and details...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why is headache more expensive on a Sunday?

Gyorgy Vamos of National Trade Association was arguing very strongly for the opening of the drug-market on the pages of Népszabadság. In his article published in mid-October he was reasoning,...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jubilee of Hoventa Exhibition

A double jubilee was celebrated by one of the oldest trade exhibitions in Hungary. This the place where all the important innovations are presented to the professionals. Though this year’s...

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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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Reaching 4 kilos

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

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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