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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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Mood Media and Lapker signs agreement

After several years of negotiations, Mood Media and Lapker agreed to use all elements of scent marketing in Lapker Zrt.’s latest concept, a prototype convenience store that serves the needs...

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Teflon paint

There is a negative sentiment on the Hungarian paint market. One way out of the crisis is innovation – said Antal Szabó, managing director of Poli-Farbe Vegyipari Kft. when introducing...

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Cream and waxing strips were the most popular

The annual market of hair removal products is above HUF 1 billion. Retail turnover diminished by 2 percent in value and by 8 percent in volume last year – states...

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Refreshing caffeinated soap

Shower Shock cosmetics contain just enough caffeine to get you through the hardships of waking up in the morning. Caffeine is absorbed through the skin and both soap and shower...

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New managing director at Danone Kft.

From 16 March 2010, Paolo Maria Tafuri (49) is the new managing diector of Danone Kft. He joined Italaquae – Danone’s mineral water manufacturer in Italy – in 1989 and...

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Tetra Pak closed a successful financial year

2009 was a successful financial year for Tetra Pak. Despite the crisis, the company managed to improve its sales revenue by 1.2 percent to EUR 8.95 billion in 2009, compared...

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Razor for every case

Hair removal can be temporary or permanent, regular or occasional, simple or omplicated. As the weather keeps getting better, women – and not only them – find it more urgent...

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DIY sour candy

With Sour Candy Factory we can now make the best sour candy whenever we want at home. Just like in the case of great scientific discoveries, you can try as...

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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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