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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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New taste from the Nestea tea family

The popular ice tea family expands with a new flavor. After Poland and Slovenia from April the Nestea Mango-Pineapple can be also purchased in Hungary. The Nestea Mango-Pineapple family, is...

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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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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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Desire materialised – Guru from Pöttyös

This spring Pöttyös introduces its new dessert Guru, which simply seduces us to have a snack. Guru is a unique product, a real treat that combines cream caramel and crunchy...

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The several-year shrinking of the store network stopped last year

Last year Nielsen registered 19,900 general food stores in Hungary, practically just as many as a year earlier. The number of hypermarkets rose from 137 to 152, while the 401-500...

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‘Fair share’ is the most effective

Many FMCG manufacturing companies carry out in-store surveys themselves, but these prove to be less efficient than they expect. My experience is that many decision-makers need complex systems that fit...

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Minor growth in the processing industry

In January 2010, industrial domestic sales prices were 1.8 percent higher in comparison with the previous month and 1.6 percent higher in comparison with January 2009. Domestic sales prices by...

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ProX probiotic yoghurt

New products of the successful ProX probiotic yoghurt drink family in cups, for a healthy diet....

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Trendy colours – just like it was new

Henkel’s new product, Perwoll Color Magic liquid laundry detergent protects textiles from fading, thanks to its special colour renewing formula. Besides, it also removes microscopic naps. Available in 1-, 2-,...

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Earth Hour 2010

METRO, Unilever and the STI Group all joined WWF’s Earth Hour project and turned the lights off for an hour on 27 March 2010. METRO turned off its column lighting...

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When Tesco finished 22nd

The ranking of food retail companies started with a Top 50 list way back in the past. In 1994, Áfeosz was number one (with a turnover of HUF 110 billion),...

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Focusing on customers inside and outside of the store

The space outside the store talks to us, it communicates. Walls, giant posters and citylights attract our gaze. People find hyper- and supermarkets very easily, there are signs all over...

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Deficit in retail

In terms of volume, retail sales were 5.6 percent lower in January 2010 than in the same period the previous year. Retail sales were up by 0.6 percent in January...

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YO Sirup

YO syrup family in PET bottles, with a drip-free cap....

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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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Spring awakening from NIVEA

This spring not only nature is reviving, but NIVEA products as well. HAPPY TIME deodorants guarantee freshness with their orange scent all day. NIVEA Soft moisturizing cream is now available...

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