News and articles
The U.S. economy caused disappointment, but there is still hope
Date: 2010-05-03 00:00:40
The U.S. economy increased by only 3.2 percent in in the first quarter, while the Commerce Department's report is encouraging. Encouraging sign that consumption increased by 3.6 percent, more than...
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The high quality of Soproni beer was awarded
Date: 2010-05-03 00:00:33
Soproni received a prestigious award on the Monde Selection competition. The High Quality International Trophy was given to Soproni beer because the beer won the Gold Rating in three consecutive...
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The hotel giants are expanding
Date: 2010-05-03 00:00:20
The world's three biggest hotel companies, the Four Seasons Hotels, the Starwood Hotels & ResortsWorldwide, and the Marriott would expand in Europe – reports Bloomberg. According to Bloomberg; the Four...
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There will be no VAT increase in Romania
Date: 2010-05-03 00:00:10
The Romanian Minister of Finance denied the rumors, that the Romanian authorities will increase the VAT, by 19 percent. However they are investigating the possibility of extending the tax base....
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Consumption in the CEE region: the Hungarians pulled on their belts
Date: 2010-04-30 00:01:33
RegioPlan Consulting experienced moderately increased consumption expenditure, in some countries, and stagnation or slight decline in others in the ten tested eastern and southern European countries in 2009. Although both...
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The Hungarian economy increased minimally in April
Date: 2010-04-30 00:01:20
The common indicator of Világgazdaság and Ecostat, the acceleration index (GYIA) increased by 0.08 percent in April compared to the previous month. This data is worse than previous month’s datas....
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Gold Medal for Arany Ászok
Date: 2010-04-30 00:01:10
Arany Ászok, Dreher Bak, Dreher 24, the Arany Ászok Half bitter and the Dreher Classic won Gold medal at the Monde Selection international competition. Since 1961, the highest-quality food and...
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Consumer groups: GVH strenghtens its actions
Date: 2010-04-30 00:01:00
According to the statement of GVH; the Competition Authority (GVH) will make stronger actions against businesses, that are organizing consumer groups. The Economic Competition Authority banned two firms – the...
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New Pick Plant could be created in Szeged
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:48
Pick Szeged Zrt., owned by Csányi Sándor is building a new factory from more than 10 billion HUF, in the scope of a greenfield investment Central Europe's most modern dry...
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“Industry Oscar” for the Tetra Pak of Budaörs
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:40
The Tetra Pak plant of Budaörs, Hungary, as the first packaging factory in Hungary, won the Manufacturing Excellence Award of the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance. The Japan Institute of...
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Good and bad news from Tokaj
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:30
Costco, one of the largest U.S. supermarket chain will distribute Tokaji Aszú wines for ten years. Costco contracted with Tokaj Trading Co. to pay an annual 2.5 million USD for...
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Three life-saving devices from Henkel
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:26
Henkel Hungary Ltd. has placed three defibrillator devices in Békés County. One unit is at the medical station on Lencsési road in Békéscsaba, while the other two devices can be...
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Positive list of the Four Paws
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:20
The Austrian animal rights organization the Four Paws took the Hungarian poultry producers who have undertaken not to apply technologies related to animal torture onto the positive list. The organization...
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“The Smurfs” action became the most successful promotion of the year
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:15
At the annual contest of Trade Magazin, the producers, traders and agencies implementing promotions of the FMCG sector could compete for “The most successful promotion of the year” title. SPAR’s...
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The winning three: quality, price and choice
Date: 2010-04-29 00:01:33
According to the “Shopping Monitor 2009/2010” study of GfK Hungária Market Research Company; The most important criterias in the choosing of shops are: quality of freshness and price. The types...
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Open Cellar Days again
Date: 2010-04-29 00:01:24
This year, in the Year of Festivals, the Association of Open Cellars, the Bacchus Arts Studio, the Hungarian National Tourist Office and the Hungarian wine regions wineries are joining forces...
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Yogurt was the star of last year
Date: 2010-04-29 00:01:10
According to the retail datas of the MEMRB Market Research Bureau; Yoghurt products were able to achieve outstanding growth last year. From 2008 to 2009 the FMCG market grew nearly...
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Unemployment close to 12 percent
Date: 2010-04-29 00:01:05
According to the Central Statistical Office; in the first quarter, unemployment continued to increase. The number of unemployed persons was 498 thousand, which means a 11.8 percent unemployment rate. In...
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The campaign for Pécs conntinues in Austria
Date: 2010-04-29 00:01:02
According to the survey of the Austrian Gallup institute; the 4 percent of Austrians traveling abroad this year, planning to visit Pécs. The Hungarian Tourism Zrt., having an integrated campaign...
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Culinary point by point: a new point collection campaign of Tesco, and Rosenthal
Date: 2010-04-29 00:00:50
Tesco jointly with Rosenthal launches new loyalty action, due to thes success of its previous point collection actions, which is expected to be succesful among housewives again. In the scope...
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New taste from the Nestea tea family
Date: 2010-04-29 00:00:45
The popular ice tea family expands with a new flavor. After Poland and Slovenia from April the Nestea Mango-Pineapple can be also purchased in Hungary. The Nestea Mango-Pineapple family, is...
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The Slovakian Parliament authorizes the Tokaj name
Date: 2010-04-29 00:00:40
In the Slovakian part of the Tokaj wine region, the Tokaj name can be used again, from the 1st of June – decided the parliament in Pozsony on Tuesday. Last...
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Tesco Express opened in the 8th district
Date: 2010-04-29 00:00:30
A new Tesco Express store opened in the 8th district of Budapest, in the Mátyás square. With this store, 20 new format Tesco shops are waiting the costumers across the...
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The Henkel Silan Classis product family renews
Date: 2010-04-29 00:00:20
Silan is one of the most favourite textile rinsing brand, due to its great softness and long lasting scents. The new Silan Fresh Lilac with Perfume Pearls’ fresh, dewy fragrance...
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At least the agriculture and food industry are looking for workers
Date: 2010-04-28 00:01:20
According to the datas of the Workania.hu job portal; in 2009, the number of those who were looking for jobs increased by 4.5 percent, while 28 percent less jobs were...
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Cafeteria should not be buried
Date: 2010-04-28 00:01:10
According to Nexon’s cafeteria survey, asking 20 thousand people; in 2010, compared to last year, the gross value of cafeteria benefits nearly increased by 15 percent, however, the ratio of...
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Törley group won another four medals
Date: 2010-04-28 00:01:00
Törley group acquired two silver and two bronze medals at the 34th Challenge International du Vin wine competition. The oldest wine competition of France was held between 16-17 April. Nearly...
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The S-Budget, SPAR’s own brand is two years old
Date: 2010-04-28 00:00:50
The discount prized own-branded product family, the S-Budget of SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. offers an alternative in purchasing decisions for two years now, which since its introduction gives a powerful...
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U.S. consumers are very confident
Date: 2010-04-28 00:00:47
Consumer confidence in the U.S shows a spectacular improvement: in April, the Conference Board's confidence index rose up to 57.9 points from the 52.3 points of March. The market expects...
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New Chief Executive Officer at Cerbona
Date: 2010-04-28 00:00:40
From the 6th of April, Gosztonyi Gábor takes over the operational management tasks at the Székesfehérvár-based Cerbona Co.. His predecessor, Szabó István Tivadar will continue his activites at the Board...
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