News and articles
Another consumer group organizing firm was fined
Date: 2010-09-08 11:58:00
The Competition Authority (GVH), imposed a fine of 2 million HUF to Swiss Invest 2009 Hungary Financial Services Ltd., and banned the publication of the investigated publishings – reports the...
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Own branded products: 165 billion HUF in the first half of the year
Date: 2010-09-07 00:21:14
Almost every fourth forint was spent on the own branded products of the chains. During the first half of the year, own branded products reached 165 billion HUF turnover in...
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The weak grape harvest does not cover the domestic wine consumption
Date: 2010-09-07 00:20:00
The bad weather and the fungal infections decimated the crops in the Hungarian wine regions. The harvest can bring the lowest quantity of the past decades, which does not even...
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Hogatec 2010 focuses on cost effectiveness
Date: 2010-09-07 00:14:15
This year’s Hogatec technology fair of the the catering and hospitality industry focuses on cost-saving solutions. The fair will be held between the 12th and 15th of September in Düsseldorf....
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WTO: world trade expands, but the recovery is uncertain
Date: 2010-09-07 00:08:21
According to the datas of the World Trade Organization; mainly in Asia and the emerging areas drag the world behind, Europe ails, while in the United States, everything is uncertain....
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The bank of the poor to be launched
Date: 2010-09-07 00:01:55
In two and a half years, 400 million forint loan would be lent in the scope of the program. About 400 businessess can start, from the loan provided by Raiffeisen...
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One fifth of the Hungarians have savings
Date: 2010-09-07 00:01:02
Majority of the savers see their current financial possibilities gloomy. The saving ability of the population decreased – shows the latest datas of the Raiffeisen-GfK Savings Index. "Beside the unsafe...
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German service sector accelarates
Date: 2010-09-07 00:00:25
According to the Monday datas of the Statistical Office; The revenues of German companies operating in the service industry, grew by 5.3 percent in the second quarter. The German service...
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We can make 50 liters of ditillate, without paying excise tax
Date: 2010-09-07 00:00:12
After the new rules over Pálinka distillery, entered into force we can make 400 liters of distillate at home. The distillate can also be sold, although this needs small-scale licenses...
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New Offer Management Director at METRO Kereskedelmi Ltd.
Date: 2010-09-07 00:00:09
As of 1 September 2010 Mr. Xavier Plotitza has been appointed to the position as Offer Management Director at Metro Cash & Carry Hungary. Xavier Plotitza joined Metro Cash &...
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Five eventful days at the BNV
Date: 2010-09-06 00:02:59
On the 8th of September, the International Fair of BUDAPEST (BNV) will open its gates at the HUNGEXPO Budapest Fair Center. The fair lasts until the 12th of September. At...
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The FAO expects price increases, but not crisis
Date: 2010-09-06 00:02:58
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations estimates, that the extension of Russian grain export ban will not cause another food crisis. Although this may cause price...
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Hungary increases its presence at international trade fairs
Date: 2010-09-06 00:02:55
Horváth Gergely, the CEO of MT Zrt.gave an interview to the editors of the Tourism Panorama. He stressed, that the national marketing organization will support primarily the sales activities of...
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Hungarian meat exports to Vietnam and Laos
Date: 2010-09-06 00:02:01
Hungary may be the third EU member state, which will sell its meat products in Vietnam and Laos – said Czerván György, Secretary responsible for agriculture, in the Rural Development...
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Bread prices may increase within 1-2 weeks
Date: 2010-09-06 00:01:21
From the middle of this month, bread may be more expensive, at several stores. The price negotiations are now underway between the bakery businesses, the retail stores and the supermarket...
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Fats were incorporate into the curriculum
Date: 2010-09-06 00:01:01
From September, students will not only study math tasks: in more than 800 primary schools Nestlé’s NUTRIKID training program on a balanced diet will make colorful the lessons. More and...
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New stars from next March
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:09
Instead of January 2011, the new system will be introduced next March in Hungary. The lag is caused by the delay of the testing of the new hotel qualification IT...
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The eco truck will hit the road soon
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:08
On the 8th of September, Öko-Pannon’s interactive event truck will hit the road, to encourage Hungary for waste recycling. The renewed eco truck of Öko-Pannon Nonprofit Kft., will visit 19...
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The new member of the Red Bull MOBILE portfolio has arrived
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:05
The Red Bull MOBILE’s supply expanded with a new smartphone. The new RBMK android device is available for 1 HUF, from the 2nd of September exclusively at the Telenor shops....
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Tesco would buy Carrefour's 61 business in Asia
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:01
Tesco can increase its impact on the Asian markets, if the company will acquire the Carrefour supermarket chain’s stores in the region. The British giant will have to contend with...
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The food industry development of the decade in Makó
Date: 2010-09-03 00:07:25
Makó has won the largest food industry investment of the last decade: the world's leading flavor – and parfume manufacturer, the Swiss Givaudan, will build a plant in the city,...
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Germans spent 3.9 billion euros on drugs without prescription, in the first half of the year
Date: 2010-09-03 00:07:02
The turnover of nonprescription medicines and medicinal preparations decreased by 1.5 percent, to 3.9 billion euros, in the first half of the year in Germany, compared to last year’s January...
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The Gyulai Májas product family has won the Hungarian Product Grand Prix
Date: 2010-09-03 00:03:00
The Gyulai Májas product family can receive the prestigious Hungarian Product Grand Prix Award. The Gyulai Májas is the top product of the Gyulai Húskombinát Zrt., because every third májas...
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Burger King has been purchased by an investment fund with Brazilian background
Date: 2010-09-03 00:02:11
According to the Financial Times; The world's second largest hamburger chain, the Burger King Holding Inc. agreed with the Brazilian background 3G investment fund to acquire the company. According to...
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Ipsos: The lost pony has been found
Date: 2010-09-03 00:00:55
In recent weeks, the lost pony campaign of the Hungarian Outdoor Media Association generated a large media coverage. According to the research of Ipsos; the campaign reached the highest detection...
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The Chinese and U.S. manufacturing datas blew away the concerns
Date: 2010-09-03 00:00:20
U.S. investors stopped their anxiety, after the better-than-expected U.S. manufacturing datas came in. The Chinese and the Australian datas also increased the improving business sentinel. Although adverse employment datas arrived,...
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School start fundraising campaign in the Tesco
Date: 2010-09-03 00:00:05
On the occasion of rhe school start Tesco and the Hungarian Red Cross organize a nationwide school supplies collection campaign. The volunteers of the Hungarian Red Cross are waiting the...
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European companies feel their position disadvantageous in China
Date: 2010-09-03 00:00:01
European companies want equal treatment and similar access to the Chinese market, just as the Chinese companies – presents the EU Chamber of Commerce in China in its annual year...
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EuroShop Düsseldorf: The leading trade fair for commercial projects
Date: 2010-09-02 00:12:20
More than ever, ten Hungarian companies to issue their range of offers, serving business development at the EuroShop in Düsseldorf. The world's largest commercial technology trade fair is being held...
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Goose feather and the goose liver may become Hungarikums
Date: 2010-09-02 00:11:11
The new legislation will declare goose feather and the goose liver as Hungarikums – turned out at the consultations between the Poultry Product Council (BTT) and the Ministry of Rural...
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