Company and Personal News

New warehouse for SPAR

The second logistic centre of SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft was handed over on 25. August, in Üllő. – We have opened the new logistic centre at the best moment, as...

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Money contra health among yoghurts

Health consciousness is the only factor which can counter the sudden urge felt by consumers to economise on food spending. The price of milk started to drop in February, after...

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Global low

According to the latest annual report by Euler Hermes, the number of bankruptcies rose by 5 per cent in 2007 and remained below the level seen in 2005 and before....

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Swedes also feeling the rising prices

The Lidl chain is attracting an increasing number of customers in Sweden. Nearly a quarter of Swedes visit a Lidl store at least once a month. According to the ShopperTrends...

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It’s time to…

Sour cherry, water melon, apple…Which one will be the next time bomb exploding in the gardening sector? An excess of supply exists in other countries as well, but that is...

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New trade marketing manager for Kraft

Szilvia Varga was appointed the new trade marketing manager of Kraft Foods on 1. September. She graduated at Corvinus University in 2001, and has been working for Kraft ever since....

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Roasted coffee leading, instant 3in1 growing

According to the Nielsen Retail Index, the consumer price of roasted coffee was up by 10 per cent in April-May this year, compared to the same period in 2007, while...

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Factoring becoming popular

According to Gaszton Gál, general director of CIB Faktor Pénzügyi Szolgáltató Zrt, a boom occurs in factoring when conventional forms of financing show decline. – How has the factoring business...

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War in Brussels

There is a trade war going on in Belgium, fought with methods and tricks just as ruthless as those used in real wars. As my luggage has been lost, I...

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List of forbidden practices

In the first days of September, officers of various authorities were probably the only people aware of the tasks and obligations imposed upon retailers and manufacturers by the new rules...

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Garbage collection campaign for schools

A long term garbage collection campaign has been organised by ASCO Hungária Kft. and Öko-Kord Országos Nonprofit Kft. for primary and secondary schools in Budapest. ASCO Hungária Kft. will pay...

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Quick and convenient coffee with or without machines

Coffee machines for home use and pre-portioned capsules have appeared in the assortments of both leading coffee distributors. Consumption habits are slowly changing in the coffee market as well. Manufacturers...

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E-invoicing useful for everybody

Electronic invoicing had been regarded as a remote possibility by companies for a long time. However, it has become reality. Companies using electronic invoicing will soon find themselves making more...

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Summer moments

Marseille is not a very beautiful city, but it offers a chance to eat real bouillabaisse. However, bouillabaisse is not very simple to get, because so many different fish are...

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Stores opening

Aldi, Székesfehérvár Open: 14 August Chain: Aldi Store space: 1000–1100 m2 SKU: 1085 Aldi, Halásztelek Open: 4 September Chain: Aldi Store space: 1000–1100 m2 SKU: 1085 Aldi, Balatonlelle Open: 9...

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Co-operation between POS Media and Metro

An exclusive agreement about co-operation has been signed by POS Media Ukrajna and the METRO chain. POS Media Ukrajna will supply in-store communication tools for 20 Metro Cash & Carry...

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Rákospalota Sara Lee plant redeveloped

A HUF one billion redevelopment project has been completed by Sara Lee Hungary Zrt. in Rákospalota. The whole tea plant has been modernised and adapted to using new technologies. Machinery...

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Financing of corporate management systems

Flexible financing arrangements have been developed by HostLogic Kft. to help SME-s in introducing ERP systems. Attila Molnár, sales director has talked about the possibilities open to clients. All of...

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Unilever Vitality Program in dm stores

The mission of Unilever is to fill people’s lives with Vitality. Unilever has defined basic consumer motivations which serve as the basis for everyday shopping decisions. The vitality promotion organised...

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Debrecen Metro modernised as well

The modernised Metro Cash & Carry store in Debrecen offering an expanded assortment was opened on 21 August....

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Nutritional Olympics for schools

A competition in the spirit of the Olympic games is to be launched by the NUTRIKID program, operated jointly by Nestlé Hungária Kft. and the National Association of Dieticians, to...

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Increasing consumption in the 3in1 segment

According to data from GfK ConsumerScan, the number of consumers in the 3in1 segment has been growing at a double digit rate in recent years. Consumption of ground-roasted coffee was...

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Daily finances

According to László Göndör, consulting director of Hostlogic Kft, we not only see financial systems, but also ERP systems in use today. These systems allow FMCG companies to process information...

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What is business intelligence good for?

Most companies spend days or weeks compiling data for background analysis which is required for business decisions. Results are far from being up to date or accurate, which means that...

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Univer buying paprika from Hungarian producers

2500 tonnes of paprika are to be purchased from Hungarian producers by Univer in September. As a result of less than ideal weather in the summer, total production is expected...

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Henkel in top index

Henkel has again been included in the global sustainability index published by Dow Jones. Only 10 percent of the world’s top 2500 companies are included....

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Brands getting stronger in the fondant category

While overall sales dropped last year, most manufacturers increased their sales, owing to a leading competitor leaving the market. This year, we will probably see if the shift from quantity...

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Industry down

Industrial production was down by 0.3 percent in June, compared to June 2007. According to a report by KSH, total production was up by 5.6 percent in the first half...

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The Maximilian

Zwack and Tokaji, two of the best known Hungarian brands are on the label. Not bad… Who is this product intended for? A small gap has been detected on the...

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