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Univer: funding the development of schools

On 30 April, Univer Product Zrt.’s ‘Let us make our school a winner! 2009-2010’ programme ended. More than 1,200 primary and secondary schools took part in the programme, in which...

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Let us buy Hungarian!

The Agricultural Marketing Centre organised a promotion campaign in Auchan stores to introduce Hungarian farmers. Six Auchan stores were temporarily selling 200 Hungarian products – mostly fresh products – and...

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Házi Arany’s 15-gram Salicyl and Sodium Benzoate products

Házi Arany’s 15-gram Salicyl and Sodium Benzoate products will appear in stores for the preserving and pickling season with a new packaging....

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Mystery shopping is in the focus

In 2010, GfK also focuses on Mystery Shopping research, using the company’s international expertise in this field too. The method uses precisely controlled mystery shoppers, through their eyes the services...

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The ice tea market is going greener

– 2007 was the peak year on the ice tea market. 2008 brought a 2-percent decline in volume sales, which grew to minus 8 percent by the end of 2009....

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Pedigree® Adoption Programme continues

Pet food manufacturer MARS Hungary continues its programme for improving the conditions of dogs living in shelters. The revenues from Pedigree® product sales between 1 June and 30 November 2010...

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Long lasting freshness for men

Henkel developed Fa Men 3D Protect deodorants for men who lead an active life. These deos guarantee a long lasting freshness in three dimensions: they reduce perspiration, neutralise body odour...

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nterest for EuroShop does not slacken

Six Hungarian companies will participate at next year’s EuroShop trade fair. The triannual event will be held on 26 February-2 March 2011 in Düsseldorf, where EuroConcept, EuroSales, EuroCIS and EuroExpo...

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PICK Grill family

There are 11 products in the PICK Grill family, which appears in stores this summer....

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Food product prices did not grow above the average

After the relatively high inflation rate in March, the consumer price index growth slowed down a bit. Compared with the previous month, the average consumer price increase was 0.5 percent...

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Slow building up behind peach and lemon

The annual ice tea market approaches the value of HUF 14 billion. Value sales in retail fell by 4 percent in February 2009-March 2010, compared with the previous twelve months....

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New executives in Borsodi’s management

Borsodi Brewery’s former marketing director, Zsolt Mészáros returned to the post. He has recently been responsible for the HoReCa and Small Food channels in sales. Vladan Matić, the company’s new...

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Liquid detergents of the future

After Persil washing powders, Henkel is now using its successful Cold Active technology with Persil gels. The technology guarantees squeaky clean clothes when washing at 30 °C. New Persil Cold...

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Why does UHT milk have a longer shelf life?

Tetra Pak and GfK Hungária did joint research to point out misbeliefs concerning milk. At a press conference on 6 May they revealed that three out of four Hungarian consumers...

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Somat Perfect Vinegar Gel

Somat Perfect Vinegar Gel is a multifunctional dishwasher detergent, which unites the cleaning, rinsing, salt, glass protecting and inox shine functions – there is no need for using separate additives...

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Food product foreign trade reduced by 5 percent in a year

According to KSH, in January-February 2010 the volume of foreign trade improved further, by 17 percent in export and by 13 percent in import in comparison with last year’s level....

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Private label ice teas are on the increase again

GfK Hungária’s ConsumerScan pointed out that after the market expansion of the last few years, 9 percent fewer households bought ice tea in 2009, and by this the category’s reach...

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A new look and new content from Sága

In 2010, Sága sports a completely new look: a more modern Sága logo will appear on packagings, which emphasise products’ premium quality. Selyemsonka will be available in Piquant and Bear’s...

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New directors at FrieslandCampina

From 1 April 2010, Péter Szautner is the new managing director of the market leading company in the Romanian milk sector, while Razvan Orbulescu is the new consumer marketing director...

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Paths, roads and dead ends

With the level of production shrinking by 1 percent, the Hungarian food industry was able to increase export by 5 percent last year. At the same time, domestic sales decreased...

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Popular Medve flavours

Popular Medve flavours are now available in new, spreadable version, in resealable packaging....

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It is still Forint that performs the worst

In March 2010, in the EU-27 consumer prices were 1.9 percent higher on average, compared to prices in March 2009. While prices decreased in Latvia (by 4 percent), increase was...

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For cooking, storing and carrying

The category that involves bin bags, household foils, sandwich and roasting bags, and baking papers represents a value of HUF 10 billion, growing by 4 percent from 2008 to 2009....

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Pink world champion

This spring Martini Rosato won the only gold medal in its category at the 10th World Spirits Competition in San Francisco. Rosato, the youngest product in the MARTINI family, convinced...

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Renowned artists in the Hungarian jury of Henkel.Art.Award 2010

Henkel Hungary put artists Szabolcs KissPál and Csaba Nemes, art critic Gábor Pfisztner and art historian Judit Angel on the jury panel of Henkel Art.Award 2010, to decide on 21...

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Hungarian POPAI Awards

The entry deadline for POPAI Hungary’s POP competition is 1 September. Entries will be exhibited at the Business Days in Tapolca, where all brand manufacturers and retailers can vote on...

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Kaiser's Salamis

Kaiser Kft. developed traditionally cured salamis especially for accompanying different types of wine (red, white, rosé)....

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Coloured toilet papers

The dominance of white toilet papers has come to an end! Renova, a prestigious manufacturer put red, orange, fuchsia and black toilet papers on the market, trying to grab the...

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Market expansion has continued

Household paper product sales continue to grow: in the May 2009-April 2010 period sales were 8 percent higher than a in the previous twelve months. Toilet papers, tissues, paper towels...

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A renewed NIVEA Baby product family

New paraben- and preservative-free products in the NIVEA Baby family care for the sensitive skin of babies even better. A more practical packaging and a modern design also make the...

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