Company and Personal News

Environment-friendly detergents in flasks

Ladies & Gentlemen Hungary Kft. began distribution of Ecover products in the autumn of 2007. Ecover is the leading manufacturer of bio and eco-detergents. Ecover products are to be distributed...

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Different lands, different trends in swine

Global trends in the market of meat and poultry are monitored by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (AKI). Data from the Market and Price Information System of AKI and KSH...

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Igitur ad astra… it all began with the white Astras!

How should we choose? We calculate costs. Fringe benefit or tool? It all began with the white Astras and continued with APEH inspections. Financing is also different nowadays. Leasing or...

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New sales director for Borsodi

Zsolt Mészáros was appointed the HoReCa and Small Food sales director of Borsodi Sörgyár Zrt. on 1. April. He had begun his career with Univer and spent 13 years with...

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From Nestlé to Rauch

Zoltán Jakab became sales director of Rauch Hungária Kft. on 1. April. He had previously worked for Nestlé Hungária in various positions for a period of 14 years. He began...

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Dish washing liquids for sensitive skin increasingly popular

According to data from the ConsumerScan of Gfk Hungária, an average Hungarian household consumes 4.4 litres of dish washing liquid per year. Sales dropped in terms of quantity last year....

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Consumer expectations deteriorating

Consumer expectations showed detectable deterioration in March, while business expectations were also somewhat more pessimistic than before, according to a survey by GKI: Within the competitive sphere, expectations of the...

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Considerations in choosing a fleet of passenger cars

It takes a lot of careful thinking to choose the best vehicles for use as company cars. Essential conditions need to be given priority and those which are desirable, but...

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Good start for Henkel

Revenues of Henkel rose by 1.7 per cent in the first quarter. All divisions contributed to growth. Organic increase, including the effects of changes in exchange rates, was 3.3 per...

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Knoppers behind the finishing line

Running competitions will be sponsored by Knoppers wafers of Storck this year again. The six events will be used to remind people of the importance of a healthy lifestyle....

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More sun lotions sold in warmer climate

Demand for sun lotions is growing as a result of climate change. According to data from the Key Account Index of Nielsen, retail sales have expanded by 12 per cent...

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Prices of agricultural products up by a third

The prices of agricultural products were up by 33.9 per cent on average in February 2008, compared to February 2007. The prices of plant products were up by 46.9, while...

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When customers ask for time

This is the sixth occasion that we discuss the role of specific categories in specific retail units. This time, we’ll take a look at convenience products, which generally account for...

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Recognition for Henkel PR strategy

Henkel has been awarded the PR Report Award 2008 by the magazine PR Report, for the planning of its long term PR strategy. Henkel began its systematic communication focused on...

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Zsolt Dunavölgyi leaving IMIGe

Zsolt Dunavölgyi is leaving IMIGe Hungária Kft after eight years. He has been the sales and marketing director for several years. Tamás Gády Kayser, managing director will temporarily assume responsibility...

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Spending on safe sunbathing

Choosing the right sun lotion is extremely important and people are willing to pay more for sunbathing in safety than before. Unlike other cosmetic categories, the sales of more expensive...

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Food industry lagging behind

Industrial production rose by 9.8 per cent in the February 2007 – February 2008 period. Industrial export was up by 15.5 per cent in February 2008, compared to the previous...

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Modelling: reduces risk, boosts chances of success

How many customers am I going to lose by raising my price? How will a reduction in my competitor’s price effect my sales? Which promotional tool generates the biggest sales?...

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Hungarian weeks in Cora

A promotion for Hungarian products was held in Cora stores under the name “Hungarian Weeks” between 24. April and 10. May. As a result of co-operation with manufacturers and suppliers,...

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Lekkerland performing well in Eastern Europe

Lekkerland AG & Co. KG achieved a 6 per cent growth in revenues in 2007, bringing total revenues to EUR 11,2 billion. Earnings before interest and tax amounted to EUR...

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What’s inside Hungarian warehouses?

We can easily find warehouses of European standard in Hungary at present, especially if we want it to be bear Budapest. – According to estimates, over a hundred thousand square...

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Still in recession

Retail sales were down by 2.5 per cent in February 2008, compared to February 2007. According to the latest KSH report, retail sales were down by 0.2 per cent in...

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Packaging in three stages – part 1: colour

Our sense of colours is a prehistoric heritage, related to our deepest reproductive drives. The use of colours is so ancient and universal, that even flowers know everything about it…...

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New general director for Herz

Endre Nagy was appointed general director of Herz Szalámigyár zRt. on 4. April. He had formerly been the supply chain director of a leading FMCG company. His objective for Herz...

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News

American shopping habits changing. According to a local survey conducted by Nielsen, Americans are trying to save money on shopping, and also produce less garbage as a result of rising...

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Tough challenges for designers

The main driving force behind innovation in the market of commercial vehicles is EU environmental policy. As a result of increasingly strict EU emission standards, environmental considerations are the current...

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Less grain for export

Exports were up by 19 per cent in January 2008, while imports were 15 per cent higher than a year earlier. Total exports amounted to HUF 1,529 million in the...

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Domestos Koszmester

In the secret spots of our homes germ forces could spread undisturbedly and plan their secret grot invasion. Till now! Because with the help of the new Domestos Grotbuster we...

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The tooth fairy’s treasure

The Complete 7 System package includes a Blend-a-med Complete 7 toothpaste and an Oral-B Cross Action toothbrush. An online educational game called the Tooth Fairy’s treasure is also to be...

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Gardeners might be the winners of the decade

Food will be a strategic commodity in the future, with a permanently high price. As the rise in prices is not expected to stop, overall demand is expected to be...

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