News and articles
Coca-Cola opens two new plants in China
Date: 2009-07-03 00:01:00
Coca-Cola and its bottling partner, COFCO Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd., have opened two new bottling facilities in the less developed central and western parts of China. One of the bottling plants...
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Preferential loan to agricultural businesses
Date: 2009-07-02 00:24:00
Regulation of the Ministry of Agriculture allows institutions to help the agri businesses with preferential guarantees. At Garantiqa Loan Guarantee Ltd. applications have already been prepared for the reception. Discount...
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Economic index of GKI rises for two months
Date: 2009-07-02 00:23:00
After the stagnation of April and the fall of October 2008, the GKI Economy Research Institute's economic index increasing for two months. According to GKI Economy Research Institute; the prospects...
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So far, four billion – IT project of Coop reached mid-term
Date: 2009-07-02 00:12:00
The introduction of Coop food commercial network's integrated IT system reached its turning point. The newest store, which is the five-hundredth unit of the Co-op Star Ltd. had been attached...
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Coca-Cola's new vending machine became festival winner
Date: 2009-07-02 00:06:00
A new interactive Coca-Cola vending machine with a large format touch-screen and Bluetooth capabilities has taken home the Gold Lion in the Point of Sale category at the 2009 Cannes...
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Tesco vs. Interspar
Date: 2009-07-02 00:04:00
Tesco reckons unfounded and misleading Blikk's Interspar advert relaesed on 26 June, which classified Tesco unethical, which states that Tesco's comparison of prices was unethical. Interspar alleged the slogan in...
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According to EU, the U.S. genetically modified corn is not harmfu
Date: 2009-07-02 00:02:00
The European Union's Food Safety Agency (EFSA), reaffirmed that the genetically modified MON 810 corn, banned in a number of EU countries is not harmful to human, animal health and...
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Carrefour expands in Romania
Date: 2009-07-02 00:01:00
Due to the changing market circumstances, the French retail chain, Carrefour expands its network of supermarkets in Romania while reposes a few of its hypermarket plans. The Carrefour has slowed...
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Captain Pöttyös waiting for kids again
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Pöttyös Boat on Hajógyári Sziget will once again offer a number of exciting programs and games for kids for a period of five weeks from 6. July. Pöttyös Farm will...
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Changes in sales of the top 12 chemical categories
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Sales of 60 household chemical and cosmetics categories are monitored by the Nielsen Retail Index. Changes between May 2008-April 2009....
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Innovations in margarine dedicated to functionality
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Baking margarine is the segment of the rather saturated margarine market where expansion can be expected as many consumers are turning to cooking at home. The number of categories in...
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Economising focused on processed foods
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
According to a household survey by GfK Hungária, FMCG spending by households was down by 3.5 percent in the first quarter of 2009, compared to the same period in 2008....
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Haribo Saure Pommes, Haribo Grapefruit
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Continuous communication throughout the year targeted at the children, young adult and primary shopper groups. TV campaign supplemented by an indoor campaign in April-May and continuous online presence. Agency: MC...
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Over HUF 50 billion of revenues for local MARS subsidiaries
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Combined revenues generated by the two Hungarian MARS subsidiaries totalled over HUF 50 billion in 2008. MARS Magyarország Értékesítő Bt. is the distributor of Snickers®, Twix®, and Uncle Ben’s®, while...
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Less garbage in Bőcs
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
On 5. June, the top management and employees of Borsodi Sörgyár occupied the area surrounding the brewery to dispose of the heaps of garbage dumped illegally, collecting 20 m3 in...
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Retail sales of energy drinks doubling
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Retail sales of energy drinks more than doubled in the May 2008-April 2009 period, compared to the preceding 12 months, with total sales exceeding HUF 10 billion. Sales were up...
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Grain at almost half price
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Average supply price of agricultural products was down by 26.8 percent in March 2009, compared to the same month in 2008. The price of plant products was down by 35.1...
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Milli Mia Piruet
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Creating a spot to support the launch of a new product. Agency: BBDO Customer: FrieslandCampina Hungária Zrt. Product: Milli Mia Piruet Apperance: RTL Klub, Viasat3, Film+, Spektrum, AXN, Hallmark, storytv...
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New handlebar advertisements in Interspar stores
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A new tool has been added to the range offered by the In-store division of Célcsoport Média in the form of Bevkocsi Banners on the handlebars of shopping carts in...
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„Thirsty for a prize?”
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A prize game is to be held by Tesco-Global Áruházak Zrt. between 15. June and 23. August under the title “Are you thirsty for a prize?” which is intended to...
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SIÓ-Eckes and Bomba! breaking up
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
SIÓ-ECKES Kft will no longer distribute Bomba! products following the termination of the agreement with Büki Üdítő Kft. on 1. July. SIÓ-ECKES Kft. has been the exclusive distributor of Bomba!...
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Food industry holding its ground
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Industrial production was down by 27,1 percent in April 2009, compared to April 2008. The industrial production index was down by 5,1 percent compared to the previous month. Industrial export...
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Mondi manufacturing its brand new bags in Békéscsaba
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Mondi Consumer Flexibles opened its expanded production facility in Békéscsaba on 19. May. As a result of the expansion, production capacity has been doubled, with 2 500 square meters of...
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A cup for bartenders
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Hungarian bartenders competed in the „Bacardi-Martini Open Cup” held for the 11th time on 25-26. May. There were 22 competitors in the classic category and 15 in flair. Zsolt Horváth...
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New company operating the Nyiregyháza mall
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Operation of the Nyíregyháza mall was taken over by SES Spar European Shopping Centers in April 2009. KORZO is the largest mall in the county with a floor space of...
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Hellish pace
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Hell Energy Magyarország Kft has achieved spectacular progress in the distribution of HELL energy drinks in the past three years. HELL has become the market leader in Hungary and Romania...
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Irish fed up with excesses produced by Celtic tiger
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
According to an analysis about the local effects of recession by the Irish Nielsen subsidiary, Irish consumers have quickly turned their back on the excesses produced by the Celtic tiger...
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What you need to know about Mondi
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Mondi is a multinational manufacturer of paper and packaging materials with annual revenues of EUR 6,3 billion in 2007. Its activities are focused on Europe, Russia and South Africa. Mondi...
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Code or law?
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The Food Product Code should have come into effect on 1. July. However, an enquiry has been launched by the Competition Office upon suspicion of the Code being contradictory to...
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Summer innovations by Gösser
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A beer sampling was held by Heineken Hungária on 20. May to present the latest innovations by Gösser including Gösser NaturZitrone. The event was held in Columbus Pub, one of...
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