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S & P: the eurozone may leave the recession behind in the second half of the year

The euro zone in this year's second half is expected to gradually leave behind its “mild recession” – predicted Standard & Poor's on Thursday in London. The international credit rating...

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Unilever sees strong growth despite difficult market

Underlying sales growth ahead of our markets at 6.5% with price up 4.8% and volume growth 1.6%. Emerging markets delivered 11.5% underlying sales growth. Full year highlights • Turnover up...

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Hell Energy closed an outstanding year

2011 was a success for market-leading enery-drink producer company Hell Hungary. According to research by AC Nielsen, in regards of the number of products sold, the company sees a 23.8...

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Generation change at Beiersdorf

Stefan F. Heidenreich (48) has been appointed to Beiersdorf AG’s Executive Board effective January 1, 2012, and will take over as CEO following the Annual General Meeting on April 26,...

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Pápai Hús: two 900 million HUF investments

Two, each of 900 million HUF worth project began at the Pápai Hús 1913 Kft.: slicing and packing plants are being developed and pig farms will be upgraded  – informs...

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One million liters of illegal Italian wine was found in Bács-Kiskun county

The Food Chain Safety inspectors found one million liters of illegal Italian wine in Bács-Kiskun county – announced the Ministry of Rural Development. The official proceedings are taking place with...

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Magazine: A multifaceted profession

József Werli, secretary general of the Hungarian Bakers’ Association told our magazine that they would be offering a wide range of programmes during the 4 days of UKBA. There will...

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The Naponta Kft. will produce the Cerbona

One and a half year ago discourse was about the bankruptcy of the manufacturer of Cerbona but they managed to keep the production, and now the production will start again...

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The cheese factory of Wassim Cheese will be expanded in Hajdúböszörmény

The cheese factory of Wassim Cheese will be expanded with a new cheese producing sector. The cornerstone of the 800 million HUF investment was placed by Fazekas Sándor, Rural Development...

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Zwack Unicum’s revenue increased

The Zwack Unicum NyRt. has published its 2011-2012 first half year flash report. The company's gross revenue was 10,138 million HUF, which is 6.9 percent higher than the same period...

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The winemakers in Somogy cannot increase their prices

The majority of the winemakers in Somogy cannot increase their prices, because the consumers are sensitive to any price changes. The great majority of the domestic wineries implemented huge improvements...

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The revenues of the Budapest Card will cover a part of marketing costs

In spite of the declining central resources, the tourism marketing organization of the capital plans rich  programs this year. An overall 700 million will be available for the marketing of...

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Balatoni korona: hundred million output is planned in one and a half year

The Balatoni crown will be marketed on March 22, the issuer, th e Balatoni Korona Zrt. counts on three hundred accepting sites and hundred million output in one and a...

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The Turizmus Kft. held its season-opening gala and awards ceremony

In accordance with the tradition, the Turizmus Kft. held its season-opening gala and awards ceremony at the Palace of Arts – writes turizmusonline.hu. In the scope of the event the...

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GfK achieved sales increase of 6.2% in 2011 based on preliminary figures

In financial year 2011, the GfK Group achieved an increase in sales and income. Based on the preliminary figures, sales were up by 6.2% to around EUR 1,374 million in...

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The Christmas sales of SMEs stagnated

This is his second year of stagnation in the Christmas sales of the small and medium sized enterprises. Their Christmas sales apparently not changed, compared to the previous year. However,...

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Fazekas Sándor: the tenders of the Darányi Ignác Plan constantly open

This year, the applications of the Darányi Ignác Plan are being opened continuously – said Fazekas Sándor, Rural Development Minister. The Rural Development Minister pointed out that the Darányi Ignác...

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World Bank: food prices rose by one-fourth last year

The 2011 food price index was 24 percent above the 2010 value and the volatility is expected to continue – told the World Bank. Between September and December 2011, food...

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VAN foundation: “Search for the local products!”

Local producers have established a local producer database, with the public contact details of more than 2,600 domestic local producers, with the support of the European Union’s Regional Development Fund,...

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Atradius: one-third of the bills are paid late worldwide

Businesses pay 30 percent of their bills late and in case of 12 percent the delay may be longer than two months – shows the most recent survey of Atradius...

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Cigarette prices will increase in both February and July

Cigarettes will be burdened by11,500 HUF per thousand and 30 percent excise duty per of the retail sales price from  February 1, from and another increase occurs in July. This...

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Rural organizations in focus for the International Year of Cooperatives

nternational years are declared by the United Nations to draw attention to and encourage action on major issues. The International Year of Cooperatives is intended to raise public awareness of...

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The Czech Republic would introduce excise duty on wine consumption

Miroslav Kalousek Czech Finance Minister wants excise duty to be imposed on wine. Currently, excise duty wine is zero, just klike in the case of beer. The burden may be...

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Tesco campaign in Britain against high fuel prices

Tesco tries to break down the fuel prices, and trying to encourage consumption in Great Britain with an amazing campaign. Tesco customers in Great Britain could save several thousand HUF...

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The Colliers launches a property management business branch

The Colliers International has closed an extremely good year in Hungary in 2011 – said Tim Hulzebos, the company's managing director yesterday. This year novelties will occur at the Hungarian...

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In November foreign trade volume increased again

In November 2011, the volume of exports increased by 7.9%, and that of import grew by 4.5% compared to the same period of the previous year. The dominant part of...

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New financial director at Szentkirályi

From 1st January 2012, the new chief financial officer of Szentkirályi Ltd. is Benedek Sándor. The 30 year-old expert started his carreer in Frankfurt at the European Central Bank, and...

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Magazine: Horeca trend analysis 2012

Trend analysis 2012 will be a difficult year for bar and restaurant owners but it seems that the majority of the trade are capable of adapting to changing consumer demand....

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Seven thousand six hundred Széchenyi Rest card acceptance places

In a month, the number of Széchenyi Rest card acceptance places increased to 7600 and until the middle of the year 20 thousands partners are accepted. The about 65 thousand...

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Special award to Mars Hungary

Mars Hungary has won a special award within the compass of the European Union's “Business Awards for Environmental Consciousness” competition, due to an up-to-date- thermal-water technology at the company's pet-food...

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