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In H1 supermarkets grow their marketshare

According to GfK research there is a relative decreasing in the Hungarian retail market.  The increase of FMCG products' sales (8%) was under the food inflation (12%) in the first...

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British families are hard hit by food price rises

Food inflation in the UK is nearly double the rate of most other developed nations. Prices have increased by 12.2 per cent over the last year, according to official Government...

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78% of the export goes into the EU

In July 2008, according to first estimates of Hungarian Central Statistic Office, exports amounted to HUF 1,433 billion (EUR 6,113 million), while the value of imports reached HUF 1,497 billion...

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Honey replaces additives

Antioxidant-rich honey may protect against spoilage in salad dressings, and naturally sweeten the condiment, researchers from Kraft Foods report.  The researchers analysed various honey sources and investigated their potential as...

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Wine Feast starts soon in the capital

17th Budapest International Wine Festival 2008 from 10. to 14. September in the Buda Castle and in Szentendre.  Some program elements: Wine Exhibition and Fair, Wine Academy, Harvest Parade, Harvest...

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VinAgora Award Gala at Millenáris Teátrum

Traditional, international wine competition between 4-6 July in Balatonalmadi. The Award Gala take was on 5. September in Budapest. Hungarian wines won 4 champion medals.  VinAgora International Wine Competition is...

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The high agriculture production grow the GDP

According to quarterly calculations gross domestic product of Hungary increased by 2.0 percent in the second quarter of 2008 (by both adjusted and non-adjusted for calendar effects), and by 1.9...

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Olympics boosted Adidas's first-half sales in China by 60%

Adidas will reach its target of “high single-digit'' sales growth and 15 percent earnings growth in 2008 said company's Chief Executive Officer Herbert Hainer.  Adidas, based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, will...

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Kraft to focus on 10 brand

Kraft Foods Inc will focus on 10 countries and 10 brands to expand internationally, the unit outside the United States should produce more than $18 billion in sales in 2008....

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OBI reposition campaign

Costumers said OBI has a market oriented offer, consumer's friendly service kit and attractive prices.  This spring OBI made an attitude research about itself and the whole DIY market in...

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Holes and knives

Following the example of water melon producers, milk producing farmers also plan to hold demonstrations against retail chains. Furthermore, farmers from the animal husbandry sector are also expected to take...

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Third Tchibo store opening

The third Tchibo coffee store was opened in MOM Park, on 17. July. Tchibo’s intention with promoting coffee culture in Hungary is to combine a modern lifestyle with the traditions...

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BioFach 2009: bio wines still successful

Over 2,900 exhibitors and 46,000 visitors are expected to attend to 2009 BioFach Fair and the Vivaness Fair which focuses on wellness and cosmetics. Last year, 347 exhibitors from 23...

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Praline brands creating new seasons

Praline is an ideal gift, provided its not a private label. This is what brands are counting on when they increasingly focus on the gift function. The praline market which...

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Multi-layer paper products – for more people

Both the assortment and the size of household paper products show great diversity. This is why shelf placement is a complex and important task. The most common household paper product...

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Milk without cream

GfK Hungária has launched a series of studies with Agrár Európa Kft. Part one deals with the condition of the dairy sector on almost 100 pages. It was presented at...

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Baileys Original, Baileys Karamell, Baileys Mint/Baileys

New design, more attractive appearance, and more elegance to enhance the gift funcion....

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ECR=mozgalom a közös érdekekért

Az ECR (=Efficient Consumer Responce, hatékony reagálás a fogyasztóra) az FMCG-szektor vállalatainak közös testülete. Célja, hogy fórumot adjon az FMCG-piac szereplői számára a minél szorosabb együttműködésre, azzal a céllal, hogy...

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Stores opening

Tesco, Szolnok Nyitás: 27 June Chain: Tesco Store space: 1000 m2 SKU: 3–4000 Tesco, Sülysáp Nyitás: 27 June Chain: Tesco Store space: 1000 m2 SKU: 3–4000 Tesco, Dabas Nyitás: 11...

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New sales director for LLP

Attila Biber was appointed the new sales director of LLP Budapest on 1. July. Previously, he had been a head of division with Microsoft Magyarország. His objective is to enhance...

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Vegetarian Omega-3 ingredient approved by EU. Several European manufacturers have shown interest in the product by Croda Health Care, which is intended to make milk and yoghurt drinks, cereals and...

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Market share of private labels continues to rise

According to data from GfK Hungária ConsumerScan, both the quantity of pralines purchased by households and the amount spent increased in the first third of the year. As a result...

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More paper products sold in the first third of the year

According to data from the ConsumerScan of Gfk Hungária, sales of toilet paper, paper tissue and paper towels were up in the first third of 2008, compared to the same...

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Menacing shadows

According to a study prepared by experts of Kopint-Tárki Konjunktúrakutató Intézet Zrt. and AgrárEurópa Tanácsadó Kft about the current position of Hungarian agriculture and its future prospects, food prices are...

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Cote d’Or citromos-gyömbéres étcsokoládé 150 g, Cote d’Or fügés-mandulás tejcsokoládé 150 g

Cote d’Or black chocolate with lemon and ginger and milk chocolate with fig and almond are irresistible new additions to the brand assortment....

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Triple exhibition in Düsseldorf, with Hungarian companies

Traceability and wellness are the current trends among fresh product, as illustrated by the traditional Düsselforf exhibition of meat products, dairy products and frozen products. Most Hungarian exhibitors will come...

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15 years of dm in Hungary

drogerie markt celebrated the 15th anniversary of opening its first store in Hungary on 8. July. At present, the chain has 222 units and sells 10,000 products, including 1,400 private...

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Zwack palinkas at summer festivals

Zwack Kecskeméti Pálinka Manufaktúra is sponsoring four summer festivals. They have been successful at Volt, Balaton Sound, SZIGET and SZIN festivals....

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Strengthening organised wine trade

An increasing quantity of wine is sold in the major retail chains. In the June 2007- May 2008 period, sales were up by 3 per cent in terms of quantity...

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Healthy products also need promotion

Health consciousness has been the most important trend in recent years. Manufacturers are adapting to changes in consumer preferences and hyper markets often allocate separate shelf space to healthy products....

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