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Improving environment, better atmosphere

According to GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt., the competitiveness index (VEX) showed marked improvement in most countries of the region, including Hungary in the last quarter of 2006. The business environment index...

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Master Good Knéd­li, Va­dász knédli

Innovation in dumplings: Traditional highland flavours. Innovation by Vadász knédli: unique in Hungary, flavoured with bacon and onions....

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Esomar conference on knowledge of consumers

Consumer research has become the focus of market research lately. As a result of increased interest shown in the subject, Esomar held a conference with the title „Knowledge about consumers...

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Record revenues for Storck

Net revenues of Storck Hungária Kft. increased by 22 per cent in 2006, to over HUF 2,2 billion. Profits exceeded HUF 42 million. The introduction of merci Petits and the...

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Target: half a kilo per day

Structural reorganisation in the production of fruits and vegetables has been proceeding in the right direction for the past three years. Programs being prepared by the European Agricultural Development Fund...

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Hungary in a world of conferences

According to data from the Hungarian Conference Bureau, Hungary ranks 23rd among locations for conferences organised by international organisations, with 117 events. This translates into a market share of 1,31...

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Nielsen-evening about consumers and chains

External influences participate in making competition harsher. According to Judit Tóth Szalókyné, director of Nielsen, analysis of consumer expectations is playing an increasingly important role in gaining an edge in...

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Hofbrau München Premium Lager

From now on, Hofbrau München will be sold in an elegant bottle and with a new label which accurately reflect the high quality and value represented by the brand....

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Head of P&G an employee of consumers

The title of this year’s ECR Europe conference was “Passion for growth”. During the conference, we learned a few things about Alan G. Lafley-t (60), president and CEO of Procter...

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Tea for Children’s Day

21 tons of tea worth HUF 9 million was donated by Sara Lee Hungary Zrt. to children on Children’s day. The donation was delivered to charity organisations by the Food...

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TÉSZ: pros and contras

The supply chain of fruits and vegetables in the EU is based on the sales co-operatives of producers (TÉSZ). At the moment, only 68 such organisations exist in Hungary and...

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Selling no longer the priority at fairs

Today, there is practically no difference between the meaning of the words “trade exhibition” and “trade fair. Though deals are rarely signed, these events have become very important marketing tools....

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Maze of paragraphs

Many regulations pertaining to sales of OTC products and also to pharmaceuticals which require a prescription changed in the beginning of the year. While selling of OTC products in retail...

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LMMI 100% lemon juice

LMMI 100% lemon juice is made from the best Sicilian lemons, harvested in the winter, at the peak of their ripeness....

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Private meeting in Amsterdam

Mostly small to medium businesses are interested in joining the international production of private labels in Hungary. 1,600 companies from 70 countries attended the world exhibition held in Amsterdam at...

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Beware of the midget!

This was the title of a movie, in which Goldie Hawn saw a hit man in every short man she met. I call sales people who fail to sell –...

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Banana palinka is here

Agárdi Pálinkafőzde has begun making palinka from tropical fruits. The tropical flavours are intended primarily for the Hungarian market. Agárdi Látogatócentrum also has a new program to offer: grill parties...

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Question:

What are Hungarian consumers like? In what way are they different from consumers in neighbouring or Western European countries? Does a national character identifiable for market research exist? How can...

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Secrets of successful exhibitors

Many people believe that the most cost-effective marketing tools for small to medium enterprises are exhibitions. However, hard and creative work is also needed to attract attention. Spectacular stands are...

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Coupons, points, VAT

We asked Zsolt Tenczer, senior manager of PricewaterhouseCoopers, about the differences between the way VAT deductible after promotional vouchers is calculated n the EU and in Hungary. Vouchers and coupons...

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Pariva

2 in 1 product which helps to make life easier for housewives and is a rational and energy-efficient solution for single households....

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Enter the olive oils

Olive oil is a small category but it shows dynamic growth. Annual retail sales exceed HUF 2 billion . According to the Retail Index of Nielsen, growth was over 21...

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Discounting

A classic cash register shows us how much we have sold. Though barely noticeably yet, amounts in cash registers at the end of the day have begun to shrink. Small,...

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Wine and wine makers at Zwack

„Get acquainted with the wine maker!” was the name of the wine tasting held by Zwack Unicum Nyrt. On 14. June, where among others, the latest products from Zwack Izabella...

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Answer:

GfK Hungária has sophisticated and comprehensive methods to describe Hungarian consumers. Consumer preferences are described using our Consumer Confidence Index, Euro-Socio-Styles and GfK Lifestyles surveys. We also use an eye-scan...

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City of vending machines to be built in September

“Vision of Vending” – a vision of the future in the world of vending machines. This is the main concept of the Eu’Vend exhibition to be held in Cologne, in...

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„We had been very successful for the first 20 years”

We are in a small family store in the medieval city centre of Spoleto. This is a typical example of the traditional retail businesses which still hold a 30 per...

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Wiener Normal and Light

A product representing the inimitable atmosphere of Vienna cafes and the flavours of fine coffees from Vienna, in new packaging, with a Light version coming soon!...

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Stores opening

Tesco, Pécs Open: 20 arpil 2007 Chain: Tesco Store space: 1000 m2 SKU: 10 000 Tesco, Debrecen-Józsa Open: 4 may 2007 Chain: Tesco Store space: 1000 m2 SKU: 10 000...

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Chevaliers of Champagne celebrating 20th birthday

Chevaliers of Törley Champagne celebrated the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Order on 18. May in Budafok. Törley also has reason to be proud of its wines which...

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