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Consumer groups: GVH strenghtens its actions

According to the statement of GVH; the Competition Authority (GVH) will make stronger actions against businesses, that are organizing consumer groups. The Economic Competition Authority banned two firms – the...

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New Pick Plant could be created in Szeged

Pick Szeged Zrt., owned by Csányi Sándor is building a new factory from more than 10 billion HUF, in the scope of a greenfield investment Central Europe's most modern dry...

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“Industry Oscar” for the Tetra Pak of Budaörs

The Tetra Pak plant of Budaörs, Hungary, as the first packaging factory in Hungary, won the Manufacturing Excellence Award of the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance. The Japan Institute of...

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Good and bad news from Tokaj

Costco, one of the largest U.S. supermarket chain will distribute Tokaji Aszú wines for ten years. Costco contracted with Tokaj Trading Co. to pay an annual 2.5 million USD for...

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Three life-saving devices from Henkel

Henkel Hungary Ltd. has placed three defibrillator devices in Békés County. One unit is at the medical station on Lencsési road in Békéscsaba, while the other two devices can be...

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Positive list of the Four Paws

The Austrian animal rights organization the Four Paws took the Hungarian poultry producers who have undertaken not to apply technologies related to animal torture onto the positive list. The organization...

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“The Smurfs” action became the most successful promotion of the year

At the annual contest of Trade Magazin, the producers, traders and agencies implementing promotions of the FMCG sector could compete for “The most successful promotion of the year” title. SPAR’s...

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The winning three: quality, price and choice

According to the “Shopping Monitor 2009/2010” study of GfK Hungária Market Research Company; The most important criterias in the choosing of shops are: quality of freshness and price. The types...

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Yogurt was the star of last year

According to the retail datas of the MEMRB Market Research Bureau; Yoghurt products were able to achieve outstanding growth last year. From 2008 to 2009 the FMCG market grew nearly...

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Unemployment close to 12 percent

According to the Central Statistical Office; in the first quarter, unemployment continued to increase. The number of unemployed persons was 498 thousand, which means a 11.8 percent unemployment rate. In...

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Culinary point by point: a new point collection campaign of Tesco, and Rosenthal

Tesco jointly with Rosenthal launches new loyalty action, due to thes success of its previous point collection actions, which is expected to be succesful among housewives again. In the scope...

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The Slovakian Parliament authorizes the Tokaj name

In the Slovakian part of the Tokaj wine region, the Tokaj name can be used again, from the 1st of June – decided the parliament in Pozsony on Tuesday. Last...

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Tesco Express opened in the 8th district

A new Tesco Express store opened in the 8th district of Budapest, in the Mátyás square. With this store, 20 new format Tesco shops are waiting the costumers across the...

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The Henkel Silan Classis product family renews

Silan is one of the most favourite textile rinsing brand, due to its great softness and long lasting scents. The new Silan Fresh Lilac with Perfume Pearls’ fresh, dewy fragrance...

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At least the agriculture and food industry are looking for workers

According to the datas of the Workania.hu job portal; in 2009, the number of those who were looking for jobs increased by 4.5 percent, while 28 percent less jobs were...

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Törley group won another four medals

Törley group acquired two silver and two bronze medals at the 34th Challenge International du Vin wine competition. The oldest wine competition  of France was held between 16-17 April. Nearly...

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The S-Budget, SPAR’s own brand is two years old

The discount prized own-branded product family, the S-Budget of SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. offers an alternative in purchasing decisions for two years now, which since its introduction gives a powerful...

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U.S. consumers are very confident

Consumer confidence in the U.S shows a spectacular improvement: in April, the Conference Board's confidence index rose up to 57.9 points from the 52.3 points of March. The market expects...

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New Chief Executive Officer at Cerbona

From the 6th of April, Gosztonyi Gábor takes over the operational management tasks at the Székesfehérvár-based Cerbona Co.. His predecessor, Szabó István Tivadar will continue his activites at the Board...

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Arany Ászok: The supporters will decide which handball team gets the support

The fan game has reached to its half time, where the supporters who buy Arany Ászok beer in the appointed shops and restaurants can decide, which women’s handball team will...

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Tchibo won gold for its “Together for the nurseries!” promotion

Tchibo’s “Together for the nurseries!” promotion won”The most successful promotion of the year” award on the annual competition of Trade Magazin in the beverage category. With the "Together for the...

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Red wine against stroke

Red wine consumption in the case of stroke reduces the rate of brain damage – at least this is the conclusion reached by the researchers of the U.S. Johns Hopkins...

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Customer confidence needs to be strenthened (X)

Originality-and quality check of food products is necessary. )Since the 2006 scandal,  illegal trading with vehicle components has become more common instead of abuses with highly protected vehicle documents. The...

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Gallicoop had a good year

Turkey processing company Gallicoop is satisfied with its 2009 performance: despite a recession on the poultry market they increased their turnover by 1.8 percent at sales revenues of HUF 25.5...

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Efficient and modern waste management at SPAR

SPAR Hungary was the first food retail chain to start the utilisation of food waste in a biogas plant. In its 400 stores, two logistics centres and meat processing plant...

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Insects are afraid, but not of the crisis

Despite the recession the insecticide and insect repellent category remained stable. People are increasingly afraid of dangerous mosquitos and ticks. The latter have not been killed by the local authorities...

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Decorative barcode

New Jersey’s Vanity Barcodes introduced decorative barcodes which can be scanned like a regular barcode and be used as a marketing tool. Vanity Barcodes serve their partners with ten different...

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Campari celebrates its 150th birthday with an artistic surprise

Campari, one of Europe’s most famous drinks, which is made from 60 different natural ingredients, celebrates its 150th birthday by having three new Campari labels designed by three world-famous artists....

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Ranking of retail chains stays the same: Tesco leads, followed by two Hungarian chains

Nielsen’s 2009 ranking shows that Tesco is the food and chemical product retailer with the highest turnover, followed by CBA and Coop. Just like a year earlier, Spar and Reál...

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Manufacturer brands are robust among insecticides

The insecticide and insect repellent market contracted by 4 percent in value last year – Nielsen registered a HUF 3.5 billion turnover. One packaging unit costs HUF 586, 20 percent...

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