News and articles
Four Paws action against Chinese duck meat
Date: 2010-08-09 00:00:01
The Cheap Chinese duck meat is a threat to Hungarian farmers – states the Four Paws Foundation. The European Union has recently decided to allow imports of Chinese duck into...
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Fruit Logistica: 200 square meters for the Hungarians
Date: 2010-08-06 00:09:12
More than 2,300 exhibitors fom 70 countries will represent themselves at the world's largest fruit and vegetable exhibition and fair. The profession fair will be held between the 9th and...
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The store sales of household and cosmetics product are stable
Date: 2010-08-06 00:07:25
The retail sales of household and cosmetics product are stable in terms of value, in the first half of the year. In terms of volume, only a 1 percent decrease...
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Food Policy Summit at the Berlin Grüne Woche
Date: 2010-08-06 00:06:54
Beside the supply of the exhibitor companies, market organising in the aspect of politics has an increasing role at the Berlin Grüne Woche fair. For the 21st of January next...
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Fluid Music purchased Mood Media
Date: 2010-08-06 00:05:21
In June 2010, Fluid Music Canada Inc. purchased all issued shares and assets of Mood Media Group SA, for 160 million euros, (about 206 million USD). Mood Media Corporation (“Mood...
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The gross average salary doubled in ten years
Date: 2010-08-06 00:04:28
According to the research of the Central Statistical Office; fewer people are employed in the private sector than at the beginning of the decade, but their average wages, however, exceeds...
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Wheat prices on its nearly two years peak: Russia suspends exports
Date: 2010-08-06 00:03:21
The spokesman of the Russian prime minister announced that Russia suspends its grain exports, due to the fires raging in the country. After the drought has not seen for fifty...
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Unilever’s profit increased by 39 percent
Date: 2010-08-06 00:02:54
The British-Dutch Unilever increased its profits by 39 percent in the year's second quarter, compared to a year earlier. The company’s after-tax profit was 1.15 billion euros, compared to the...
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New method to help flood victims
Date: 2010-08-06 00:01:01
METRO Trade Ltd. and Varga Winery joined forces to help the flood victims of Komlóska and Tolcsva. The sales revenue of 6500 bottles of ”Aranymetszés” premium wines will be given...
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Campari has good results
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:52
Campari’s revenue and profit also increased in this year's first half, because consumption grew at a pace to offset the increase costs of raw materials. According to the communication of...
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The Competition Authority fined Auchan
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:01
The Competition Authority penalized Auchan Hungary Ltd. to 5 million HUF, for the infringement of the Trade Act. In order to fulfill the obligations, the Competition Authority (GVH) monitored the...
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Hungary is the world's ninth largest consumer of mineral water
Date: 2010-08-05 00:06:35
Domestic drinking water is in good condition, although in some places, there is an arsenic problem. The domestic mineral water choice is rich. In consumption Hungary preceded the United States....
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Poultry Product Board: All the analyzed eggs had the same quality
Date: 2010-08-05 00:06:02
Recently, a number of articles were published in the press and on the web over the quality of eggs, on emotional grounds, referring to aspects of animal welfare status. Now,...
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European retail stagnates
Date: 2010-08-05 00:04:02
The volume of retail trade in the euro area remained the same. In the EU-27 increased by 0.1 percent in June, compared to the previous month. Compared to the same...
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Good results for Henkel in the second quarter
Date: 2010-08-05 00:03:05
Henkel reported a significant increase in sales and in revenues in the second quarter. Sales increased by 11.6 percent, to 3.890 billion euros. Henkel’s sales in the second quarter of...
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According to the manufacturer; everyone can consume Visegrádi Mineral Water safely
Date: 2010-08-05 00:02:05
The bottled natural mineral water of Visegrádi Mineral Water Ltd. is comply with all the laws and requirements and can safely consumed in any age – states the official communication...
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Ice cold wonders from Szentkirályi
Date: 2010-08-05 00:01:01
The Szentkirályi Mineral Water Ltd. does not leave its consumers without surprises this summer: the ice water and ice tea was made for those who like the healthy, good tasting...
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Americans save rather than spending
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:55
The American consumer spendings and incomes have stagnated unexpectedly in June, while the personal savings reached a high-value, has not seen in a year. According to several opinions, the datas...
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On halfway for Green Energy
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:25
In the 27 Member States of the European Union, renewable energy share increased by 0.6 percent in 2008, from the total energy-usage. The EU is only on halfway of the...
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MasterCard Europe: nearly two billion purchase transactions during the quarter
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:05
In the second quarter of 2010, MasterCard Europe’s reported turnover increased by 13.6 %. The number of credit card purchases increased by 13.2 %, while the number of cash pick...
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Tesco may buy an online bank
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:01
According to the Financial Times; the Spanish Santander or the British Tesco may buy the Egg online bank from Citigroup. The Citigroup bought the Internet bank three years ago, for...
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Consumer Confidence Index improved in Hungary again
Date: 2010-08-04 00:05:21
According to the research of the Nielsen market research company; Consumer Confidence Index has improved in Hungary again this year, in the second quarter. In Hungary, the Consumer Confidence Index...
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The VAT changes may put an end to food black markets
Date: 2010-08-04 00:04:05
If the government carries out the plans of the Ministry of Agiculture, it may significantly reduce the black market of food sales. Several tax cut or transferring solutions can be...
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Hungarian food is cheap compared to the EU
Date: 2010-08-04 00:02:36
Compared with the EU food prices of last year; the Hungarian food is reasonably cheap in the community. From the 27 Member States of the Union food prices are only...
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Opinion on bank's has improved
Date: 2010-08-04 00:02:01
A significant increase occured among the adult Hungarian population, in satisfaction with banks and banking services – states the Retail Banking Monitor research of GfK Hungária. In the first half...
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Holiday vouchers: plastic card instead of paper
Date: 2010-08-04 00:01:05
Bánki Erik, chairman of the parliament’s sport and tourism committee considers the introduction of plastic cards, instead of paper holiday checks – reports Magyar Hírlap. Bánki told the newspaper, that...
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Tesco is ready for the school season
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:55
The autumn school start gives new challenges to the students and to their parents. Tesco provides assistance to the families, with a wide range of school supplies, low prices and...
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Dettol: New biocide (disinfectant) family with the recommendation of Heim Pál Hospital
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:50
The volatile, wet weather favor the spread of bacteria and viruses. With a little more care and hygiene, however, we can avoid the attack of pathogens. The Dettol disinfectants help...
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The Bestillo Pálinka House brews 3000 liters of pálinka
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:35
Vavrek Zsolt Executive Director said: the geographical origin protected gönci peach despite the harsh weather conditions has very good quality this year, and quantity reached the expected 30 tons. He...
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We have to wait for the economic turn
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:12
According to the statistics of Opten; many companies still go bankrupt because of the creditors or because of the decisions of the company owners. Unprecedented number of companies went bankrupt,...
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