News and articles
Coca-Cola Magyarország won a prize at CSR Best Practice competition
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
The competition was organised by the Hungarian Public Relations Association (MPRSZ) and there were 17 entries. Coca-Cola entered with a rehabilitation programme of the Szabadság island near Mohács, as the...
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The epaper solution wins
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
CBA was the first to introduce ZBD’s new generation epaper shelf label solution, in its new store in Mogyoród: the solution is a world premiere that came out in 2009...
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Shampoo average prices develop steadily
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
Shampoo ranks ninth among the 60 household chemicals and cosmetics categories measured by Nielsen. The annual market is worth HUF 11 billion and value sales were up by 2 percent,...
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Baking industry concentrates further
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
While last year’s grain harvest was good, low buying prices were a disappointment to farmers. The baking industry has been concentrating for years; the number of small companies is declining,...
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Nespresso Corner
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
Capsule coffee takes off slowly in the Hungarian bar/restaurant/café sector. At the end of last year, Nespresso appeared in Media Markt stores with special tasting-stands: Nespresso Corner offers a new...
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Hungary on top of the inflation list
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
In November 2009, in the EU-27 consumer prices were 1 percent higher on average, compared to prices in November 2008. The biggest increase was measured in Hungary (5.2 percent) and...
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Ideal sütemény
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
Ideal biscuits represent a new category on the market with their composition and individual packaging....
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Grüne Woche, Berlin, part 1 – In addition to consumers, Hungarians also met purchasers in Berlin
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
In January, Hungarian food products were given media surface in the value of HUF 30-50 million in Germany – Hungary was the partner country at the Grüne Woche food and...
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Environmental product charge system changed again from 1 January
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
As recession hit different industries to a varying extent, actors in the packaging industry sensed the crisis differently. Those who produce packaging for daily consumer goods were affected less or...
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We insist on our espresso
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
When it comes to indulgence, we insist on our cup of coffee the most – revealed an on-line survey recently. NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto surveyed the users of TeszVesz, an auction...
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Women and alcohol
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
From January, Dreher Sörgyárak Zrt.’s informative website www.alkohol.info.hu examines the relationship between women and alcohol. Because of biological reasons, women react to alcohol differently from men, but at the same...
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Hair dye is in the best position
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
According to the Nielsen Retail Index, in terms of both value and volume only hair dye sales trends were positive in November 2009-October 2009. Measured in Forint, 8 percent more...
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Pasta prices slightly reduced – turnover remains stable
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
Pasta is one of the most popular food products in Hungary. It ranks eleventh among the 90 categories measured by Nielsen, measured in value. Annual retail sales are above the...
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Both prestige and sales improved
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the…- PLMA 2010, Istanbul
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
2009 was the year of private labels: due to the economic crisis spending habits changed all over Europe and these changes were favourable for Private Label. The PLMA 2010 conference...
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It is rewarding to care about hair
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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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Preparations
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
Instant dry yeast that requires no dissolving in liquid or rising....
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More-desires in a breadcrumb-era
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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
Date: 2010-02-14 08:00:00
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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