News and articles
The network of SPAR joined the Multi-Pay cafteria system
Date: 2011-03-11 14:37:48
Before the long weekend, people spent more time shopping than on an average Friday, thus it was a good time to check the Multi-Pay system within the network of SPAR....
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The EU Commission supported the duty-free import of 300 thousand tons of sugar
Date: 2011-03-11 13:26:33
As expected, according to the earlier proposal the EU Commission supports the opening of a 300 thousand ton duty-free import quota. According to the forecasts, the EU sugar stocks are...
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Italy is Anuga's partner country in 2011
Date: 2011-03-11 13:21:39
Italy will be Anuga's partner country in 2011. From 8th to 12th October 2011, Italian exhibitors will not only present the huge variety of Italian food and beverages but will...
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U.S.: Consumer confidence down, retail sales up
Date: 2011-03-11 12:55:22
On the basis of the survey of Thomson Reuters and the University of Michigan; consumer sentiment in March decreased by an extent, has not seen since the beginning of the...
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1.2 percent economic growth beside decreasing consumption in 2010
Date: 2011-03-11 12:54:23
According to the detailed datas of the Central Statistical Office; In the last quarter of last year, Hungary's GDP grew by 1.9 percent. Thus, in 2010, gross domestic product rose...
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OKSZ agrees with the distinction of the Hungarian ingredients and foods
Date: 2011-03-11 12:52:04
The National Trade Association (OKSZ) agrees with the initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development (VM) which would clarify and standardize the voluntary certification of the origin of the Hungarian...
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Italian taste from Tchibo
Date: 2011-03-11 12:18:03
The new Tchibo Espresso Sicilia Style has the strong, distinctive flavor of Southern Italy, while the new Tchibo Espresso Milano Style has an elegant, slightly fruity taste of the northern...
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Magyar Telekom will be the main sponsor of the Sopron-based VOLT Festival
Date: 2011-03-11 12:15:06
The Magyar Telekom appears on the VOLT Festival in Sopron as the main sponsor. The largest domestic telecom service provider have been among the supporters of the event for years,...
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The annual market crossed the HUF 21-billion threshold
Date: 2011-03-11 12:12:16
Chocolate bar retail sales augmented by 4 percent in value last year and surpassed the HUF 21-billion level. Volume sales in December 2009-November 2010 were at the same level as...
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Veszprém expects tourism boom from the 1.2 billion urban development
Date: 2011-03-11 12:06:46
The ”Monasteries and gardens at the foot of the Veszprém castle” 1.2 billion HUF urban development project has ended. In the scope of the project several new monuments were renewed,...
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The Gold Plaza of Nagybánya is more than bricks and mortar
Date: 2011-03-11 12:05:20
The FUTUREAL Group and the Immofinanz Group completed the sale of Nagybánya’s Gold Plaza, which is the first modern shopping and entertainment center in North-West Romania. The Gold Plaza is...
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LEGO introducing children a sustainable future
Date: 2011-03-11 10:16:32
A LEGO ® Group, the world's number one LEGO toy producer company launches its future-building event for the first time within the reggion in Hungary. At the first public stop...
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Announcement of the “Civil Island” Tender
Date: 2011-03-11 09:07:55
The Sziget Cultural Management Office (Sziget Office) is announcing a tender for this year’s festival taking place between August 10th 2011 and August 15th 2011. The tender is open to...
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Manufacturer brands bettered their position
Date: 2011-03-10 15:03:02
According to the Nielsen Retail Index, last year people spent HUF 9 billion on ham in the Easter holiday period – 6 percent more than a year earlier. As for...
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The producer price of the agricultural products increased by nearly 40 percent
Date: 2011-03-10 14:02:45
According to the Central Statistical Office; the producer price level of agricultural products was 39.6 percent higher in January 2011, than a year ago. In particular, the price level of...
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Franchise the Hungarian way
Date: 2011-03-10 13:53:27
A brand name that promises profit and buying a business concept – this is franchise. We find well-working franchises and failures in both the Hungarian FMCG and Horeca sectors. László...
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Poultry prices may increase by one-fourth during the Spring
Date: 2011-03-10 13:33:40
The poultry producers have been already forced to increase prices, but this is only the beginning: in the spring, chicken and turkey prices may increase by one-fourth. The Poultry Product...
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CBA’s turnover increased last year
Date: 2011-03-10 13:31:41
CBA increased its turnover last year: the turnover of the retail network was 555 billion HUF, 7.5 billion more than in 2009. The number of stores did not change: a...
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Tesco and Carrefour may invade into the Croatian market soon
Date: 2011-03-10 13:05:57
The Tesco retail chain will enter the Croatian market soon, probably by using acquisition. Tesco can practically supply its stores from Hungary – said Evacic Martin, the President of the...
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Honey-case: HUngary must also go by EU-rules
Date: 2011-03-10 12:51:09
Hungary is not permitted to use any other ingredients in honey-based products than what all 27 members of the EU are permitted to use. Endre Kardeván, state secretary of the...
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Synergon Retail Systems – Business Partner of the Year
Date: 2011-03-10 12:42:08
Synergon Retail Systems Ltd. received the ’Most Dynamically Expanding Retail Partner’ award of the IBM Regional Retail Store Solutions branch, which was handed over to the Managing Director of SRS,...
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Germany increased its share in world trade
Date: 2011-03-10 12:36:50
The German export and import may reach its pre-crisis levels – shows the analysis of BGA trade organization. The researchers believe, that the strenghtening of euro will put a longer-term...
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Recreational card should be introduced even before the Balaton season
Date: 2011-03-10 12:34:29
The Somogy County Representation of the National Association of Trade and Catering Enterprises turned to the competent ministries and asked help from Members of Parliament to find out: how the...
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The Competition Authority initiated proceedings against the Lidl
Date: 2011-03-10 12:10:03
The Competition Authority initiated proceedings against Lidl Hungary Bt., presupposing the charge of unfair trade practices against costumers. The proceeding of the Competition Authority does not imply the claim that...
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The reorganization of the Electro World soon to be completed
Date: 2011-03-10 12:08:57
Until the end of March, Electro World will finish the reorganization of the Electro World group. In this spirit the Electro World Campona will close on the 10th of March...
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Nespresso expands in rural areas
Date: 2011-03-10 11:52:40
Nespresso has opened its first non-Budapest basedsales points in Győr and Székesfehérvár. In these new so-called Nespresso Corners, those who are interested in the experience get the chance to discover...
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Hungarian levent listed as the most popular festival of Europe
Date: 2011-03-10 10:17:53
One of the most popular newspapers of Great Britain, The Independent listed Sziget among the five best festivals of Europe. Our favourite festival Sziget has gained yet another international sign...
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(HU) GfK: Enyhén bővült az élelmiszer- és háztartási vegyi árupiac
Date: 2011-03-09 13:32:57
Last year, the food and household chemical product market increased by a modest, 1.4 percent on the basis of the turnover of retail stores – said Kozák Ákos, executive director...
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Hungarian Food Book: the introduction of the premium level will make the food industry more competitive
Date: 2011-03-09 13:17:06
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The number of bread and pasta manufacturing companies increased last year
Date: 2011-03-09 13:00:44
At the end of last year, 1,737 bread and pasta manufacturing companies were in Hungary, 5.8 percent more than at the end of December 2009 – reported gazdasag.hu on Wednesday...
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