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It is rewarding to care about hair

Hair dye belongs to the smaller categories on the cosmetics market, but it is very important and it expands by 3-5 percent every year. No wonder, as many decide to...

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Caravan to Egypt

Pannontej Zrt. organised another successful promotion for its Karaván brand. Between 5 October 2009 and 8 November 2009 customers could send in stickers found in the packaging. Every week 100...

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New appointments at METRO

From 1 January 2010, György Óvári is the new operations director of METRO Kereskedelmi Kft. His predecessor, Tibor Zsombor will remain with the company as senior executive advisor for the...

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TESCO negotiates with partners on the spot

For the first time, TESCO Global Zrt. will be present at Foodapest as a cooperating partner. Judit Molnár, Hungexpo’s revenue development manager told us that TESCO would not be present...

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Improved position for the 401-2,500 m² channel in the sweets segment

According to Nielsen, the 401-2,500 m² channel’s position improved (from 30 percent to 32) in the highest-selling sweets’ category (cooled countline sweets, sweet biscuits and chocolate bars – with sales...

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Both prestige and sales improved

In 2008, pálinka production was up 20 percent compared to the previous year. According to Gyula Kasza from the Ministry of Agriculture and Regional Development, pálinka has become trendy and...

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Increasing consumer demand for low-priced products

In the third quarter of 2009, households bought 1.3 percent less daily consumer goods in terms of value, compared with the same period a year earlier – state data by...

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Red Bull Energy Shot

Not carbonated, no cooling required before consumption, its caffeine and tarurine content is the same as that of the normal energy drink....

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More-desires in a breadcrumb-era

Trendinspiráció Műhely held its second trend conference at a trendy venue, at the Symbol in Óbuda. Dr Mária Törőcsik, the head of Trendinspiráció Műhely (Trend Inspiration Workshop) opened the conference...

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Not enough brands

I am more and more concerned about the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture and domestic-owned food processing companies. Recently I asked a few friends to name Hungarian-owned and developing food brands…The...

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Online chat customer service on METRO’s website

From the middle of January, METRO’s website returns at http://www.metro.hu with a new look and new services, for instance online promotion leaflets, catalogues and a customer service via live chat....

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Agreement between BKIK and Superbrands

Last December András Wiszkidenszky, director of Superbrands Magyarország and Kristóf Szatmáry, president of the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BKIK) signed an agreement, stating that the chamber will provide...

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The Csányi-empire’s collective stand

Bonfarm group will be present at Foodapest with a collective stand, presenting its complete portfolio. Tamás Éder, told our magazine that market leader PICK SZEGED Zrt., SOLE-MIZO Zrt., Csányi Pincészet...

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Less snacks consumed than in 2009

In October 2008-September 2009, chocolate (- 6%), sweet biscuit, salty biscuit (-11%), salty snack (- 8%) and family-size ice cream (-15%) sales all fell in terms of volume – reveal...

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Preparations

Vilmos Kreil, the chairman of the Hungarian Bocuse d’Or Academy: – In the light of the work done so far I can say that all the conditions of a successful...

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The mobile phone may become a second wallet

After debit card payment appeared in Hungary numerous financial experts were of the opinion that the new payment method would spread fast – since it was secure, simple and the...

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Dr. Oetker Expressz Élesztő

Instant dry yeast that requires no dissolving in liquid or rising....

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He came from far away

László Mihályi has been the biggest ‘innovation’ in Hungarian confectionery in the past few years. His opinion about the profession gives us food for thought. Q: What makes you different...

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Time travel at Christmas

The end of last year will not be remembered for an abundance of presents. Most families celebrated modestly with a smaller Christmas tree and fewer or cheaper presents. Traditionally, December...

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‘Love card’ from SPAR

SPAR Magyarország Kft. and the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service started its ‘Love card’ campaign: HUF 200 and HUF 500 cards with barcodes were placed at the cash desks of SPAR,...

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JÓFEJs can win valuable prizes

Last year the JÓFEJ (sober and responsible driver) campaign was expanded with a web 2.0 community. The different ‘JÓFEJ’ groups can grow further: since last summer gifts have been regularly...

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Visitor information

FOODAPEST International food, drink, food processing and hospitality trade fair • UKBA International trade fair for confectionery, bakery and gastronomy • 21-24 February 2010 • Venue: HUNGEXPO Budapesti Vásárközpont Budapest,...

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Mineral water and energy drinks strengthened their positions

Non-alcoholic thirst-quenching beverages are important parts of a store’s product selection. Among the 90 categories measured by Nielsen, in the top 10 carbonated soft drinks ranked 4th, mineral water was...

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The chairman of the international jury

According to Charles Tjessem, the competition is as much about tactics as about how a meal is prepared. He thinks that the expansion of the means of communication between chefs...

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Thoughts on C.S.R.

CSR is a positive way of thinking as well, one that leads to some kind of self-cleansing. Badly interpreted CSR and promotions hidden behind the mask of CSR will soon...

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Schauma Anti-Dandruff – Korpásodás Elleni Intenzív Sampon

Already from the first wash, the effective formula of Schauma Anti-Dandruff fights dandruff better and more effectively, plus eases an itchy scalp....

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Olive oil marketing the Italian way

The olive oil and wine producers of the Italian province of Imperia turn to the Hungarian, Czech and Polish markets for new sales opportunities. The chamber of commerce invited purchasers...

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Stores opening

Tesco Express, Bp. (Pestszentimre) Open: 27 November Chain: Tesco Store space: 290 m2 SKU: 2500–3000 dm, Tapolca Open: 5 December Chain: dm Store space: 274 m2 SKU: 11 000 dm,...

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Personnel changes at Mona Hungary Kft.

Mona Hungary Kft. is happy to welcome János Kiss, senior key account manager since July 2009. In July 2009, Edina Balog decided to resign from the post of marketing and...

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Tesco and POS Media reach an agreement

POS Media Hungary preserves the exclusive right to sell or rent out three in-store communication tools (Digital Shelf Stopper, 3D Shelf Stopper and Giant Shopping Trolley Handle) in Tesco hypermarkets...

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