News and articles
Mangalitsa is a real hungaricum
Date: 2014-04-03 11:20:53
The mangalitsa is not a not mass product, but a real hungaricum, which is served on an increasing number of feast tables both in Hungary and abroad – Kósa Lajos,...
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Increasing sources for the School Fruit Scheme
Date: 2014-04-03 11:15:51
Hungary in the next academic year is expected to spend more money on the National School Fruit Scheme, which would be extended to the full range of primary school pupils...
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Say hello to a new type of consumer: the ‘smart’ buyer
Date: 2014-04-03 10:47:13
‘Smart’ consumers are better informed and expect more from the supply side than former consumer types. This extra expectation may differ across countries, e.g. in Hungary much more consumers try...
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Hungarian FMCG experts abroad (Part 4)
Date: 2014-04-03 10:43:34
József Tasi is a food industry engineer who also earned a degree in foreign trade. He started working for Benckiser, then moved on to Bonduelle, after which came stint at...
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Magazine: Positive perspectives for energy drinks
Date: 2014-04-03 10:43:21
After the superb 2011 performance 2012 brought a two-digit decline in sales – mainly as a result of the introduction of public health product tax (NETA). The good news is...
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The best wellness hotels were awarded
Date: 2014-04-03 10:39:49
Seven conference and wellness hotels in Hungary have received Aranynap Awards for their outstanding service quality. The award, evaluating the entire year of the hotels has been handed over for...
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It doesnt't fit your mouth! This device solves the problem!
Date: 2014-04-03 10:17:49
KFC has gone all out this April Fool’s with a ‘Mouth Expander’ gizmo that includes videos, photos and instructional diagrams all on full blown website. “We made our Mighty Burger...
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Cake ATM – Video of the day
Date: 2014-04-03 10:10:15
For Sprinkles addicts on the go, Sprinkles debuts as the world's first Cupcake ATM! This automatic cupcake machine dispenses freshly baked cupcakes through out the day! Sprinkles is the world's...
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Small shops’ market share is growing
Date: 2014-04-03 09:48:06
Energy and sports drinks were sold for more than HUF 15 billion a year in the last two years. Between February 2013 and January 2014 value sales rose 4 percent...
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A strategic plan linked to tourism education
Date: 2014-04-03 09:23:20
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Chocolate eggs outsold rabbits in terms of value too
Date: 2014-04-03 03:06:21
In the 2013 Easter period more than 900 tons of chocolate eggs, rabbits and other gifts were sold in the value of HUF 3.5 billion. Value sales were up 5...
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Highly concentrated retail turnover
Date: 2014-04-03 02:56:30
Sales in all three categories were highly concentrated in February 2013-January 2014. Mayonnaise sales valued at HUF 7 billion (stable value sales, volume sales up 1 percent), the 401-2,500m² channel’s...
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Highly concentrated retail turnover
Date: 2014-04-03 02:32:47
Sales in all three categories were highly concentrated in February 2013-January 2014. Mayonnaise sales valued at HUF 7 billion (stable value sales, volume sales up 1 percent), the 401-2,500m² channel’s...
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Let’s cook something delicious using fresh ingredients with SPAR and Maggi!
Date: 2014-04-03 02:15:25
Pepper and paprika are fundamental ingredients used in every Hungarian household. SPAR pays special attention to sell many types of pepper and paprika. SPAR and Maggi have joined forces to...
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MAGGI celebrates Easter with peppers from Kecel
Date: 2014-04-03 02:12:56
Kecel grower Attila Csúzi’s premium quality peppers will be available in SPAR and INTERSPAR stores in the period preceding Easter. MAGGI ordered 100,000 top quality peppers from the grower who...
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Nestlé focuses on suppliers
Date: 2014-04-03 02:10:00
The majority of Nestlé Hungária Kft.’s external suppliers are Hungarian. Each year nearly more than 1,700 Hungarian SMEs provide the company with goods or services. In order to become Nestlé’s...
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Past the worst period?
Date: 2014-04-03 01:52:46
Easter ham sales in 2013 reflected last year’s meat market trends well: volume sales plunged and value sales declined just a little. Zoltán Szántó, product manager with Pick Szeged Zrt....
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Ham sales surged in both value and volume in the Easter period
Date: 2014-04-03 01:40:02
Hungarian consumers spent approximately HUF 6 billion on ham and smoked meat around Easter last year. For 88 percent of this sum they purchased high quality cooked ham last March-April....
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Khadi – a present from the plants
Date: 2014-04-03 01:21:27
Demand for natural hair colours made from plants keeps growing. Khadi herbal hair colours exclusively contain natural ingredients, relying on the effect of henna and indigo. A wide range of...
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GfK: no significant change occurred in shopping habits last year
Date: 2014-04-02 12:20:47
There has been no significant change in domestic shopping habits last year. The families bought slightly less daily consumer goods than in the previous year, while the amount of money...
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Bite off our ears! The chocolate bunnies handed over a manifesto
Date: 2014-04-02 12:10:03
Bunny and Friends, together with the Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers Association handed over a manifesto, to the members of the press on the occasion of the upcoming Easter. The document called...
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Heineken is looking for talents
Date: 2014-04-02 11:55:25
In Heineken’s latest advertising film, we could see a number of amazing talents, as the brand wants to demonstrate that there are a number of people are walking among us,...
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The HANGYA COOP has been established
Date: 2014-04-02 11:52:15
The HANGYA COOP (ANT COOP) has been established in Budapest on Wednesday. The union intends to deal with the wholesale trade of agricultural products – the Cooperation of HANGYA Unions...
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SPAR Everest Expedition: Klein Dávid goes to the Mount Everest in excellent physical shape
Date: 2014-04-02 11:50:38
Klein Dávid is training for months to climb the Mount Everest without oxygen tank. Doctors checked his health, with a body stress test. On the basis of the results of...
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KSH: an increase in trade surplus in January
Date: 2014-04-02 11:22:30
The exports in euro rose by 3.1 percent, while imports fell by 0.2 percent in January, compared with a year earlier. The export surplus rose to 482 million euros from...
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Ruiny cellars were rescued on Somló hill
Date: 2014-04-02 11:20:39
So far, 24 ruiny cellars were rescued from decay by volunteers and winemakers on the Somló hill. The ruiny cellars will be kept clean by the adoptive wineries from now...
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The Visa card spendings amounted to 2,000 billion euros in Europe
Date: 2014-04-02 11:19:25
The value of purchases by Visa cards totaled 2,000 billion euros in Europe, according to the datas of the financial year ended in September 2013. The value of spendings at...
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Wild garlic festival in Orfű
Date: 2014-04-02 11:00:33
The 11th Wild Garlic Festival awaits its guests with unique foods and with colorful and interesting programs. The festival will take place on the second weekend in April in Orfű,...
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The Green Island was handed over
Date: 2014-04-02 10:55:21
The Green Island was handed over on 2 April. The Green Island offers unique services in Europe, for those who use the Danube for transportation, while protecting the river from...
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Fitness beer from Canada
Date: 2014-04-02 10:43:19
A Canadian beverage company has crafted a low-calorie, high-protein “recovery beer” aimed at jocks who want a little buzz with their post-workout beverage. British Columbia-based Vampt says its forthcoming Lean...
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