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A new wave of logistic outsourcing coming…?

The outsourcing of logistic activities speeded up in the mid 90’s. However, growth has slowed down in recent years. We asked Károly Diega, supply chain director of Sága Foods ZRt....

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Another one!

A Gluttonous Thursday was organised for the fourth time by Magyar Turizmus Zrt. on 26. February. A total of 230 000 guests visited 1,300 restaurants on this day to eat...

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Flooded with flavours!

While half of the guests visiting confectioneries prefer vanilla and chocolate ice cream, the other half is ready to try other flavours as well. Creative confectioners constantly work on innovation,...

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Fanta Exotic/Fanta

Flavours from all over the world are brough to you regularly with the help of Fanta. This new limited edition has been inspired by Jamaica....

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Pedigree campaigning for stray dogs

Pedigree® has launched an Adopt a Stray Dog Program recently. This initiative was first launched by Mars in the US in 2006 and has been continued in 11 other countries...

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Kométa web site modernised

The web site of Kométa has been modernised, with new design and contents adapted to the new general design which is being introduced. A news service has been added to...

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Private labels expanding among milk desserts

According to data from the GfK Hungária ConsumerScan, sales of milk desserts dropped last year, with the exception of puddings which increased their market share to 25 percent. Sales of...

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Exam in wine

The Wine Wednesday event is to be held for the first time this year by Magyar Bormarketing Kht. Bars and restaurants participating in the campaign will sell Hungarian wines and...

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Fragile trends

Many attempts have been made at defining an order of priorities among factors which determine how satisfied guests feel in restaurants. In any case, we can be sure that a...

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Cocaine Energy Drink

This product line no longer has tutti-frutti flavour. Red comes in cinnamon-ginger-wasabi flavour, while Blue comes in cinnamon-fruit flavour....

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Bref Tornado Gel for dirty work

Following the Bref Tornado active toilet cleaning powder launched in 2008, the new Bref Tornado Gel was introduced in February 2009....

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Smaller than expected drop in coffee consumption

A survey of the effects of the economic crisis on coffee consumption in Hungary has been prepared by Valdo Café, using interviews with 100 leading customers. The findings show that...

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Peach flavour taking the lead in terms of quantity

According to the Nielsen Retail Index, sales of fruit juice stagnated at slightly over HUF 46 billion in 2008. Sales in terms of quantity were down by 5 percent in...

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New candidates for chairman

Following the resignation of István Pető, chairman of the Hungarian National Association of Gastronomy, three candidates have entered the competition for the position: Vilmos Kreil, chairman of the Hungarian Bocuse...

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There will be energy!

Sales of energy drinks show continuous growth. Energy drinks have become an essential item in the assortment offered by any club, bar or restaurant visited by young people. Annual sales...

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McCain Fry and Dip – csónak alakú – hasábburgonya

Innovative, boat-shape French Fries with 10 minutes holding time only from McCain for Retail (600g) and for Food-service (2500g) sector....

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SIÓ helping children in need

The Thank you SIÓ! Schoolbag Program will help 1000 children in 2009. The program is composed of two parts: a description of the children nominated and a drawing competition. A...

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Award for TV2 BRANDcare – T-Home cooperation

In the Local Deal of the Year category of the Festival of Media Awards, the brand introduction campaign of T-Home has reached the final. This innovative BRANDcare solution based on...

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Higher quality PET for fruit juice

Though consumption of fruit juices dropped last year, strong brands were not particularly badly hit, because consumers appreciate innovations even in cheaper segments. Owing to increasing price consciousness, the time...

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Destillata 2009

This year’s Destillata in Vienna was again a meeting place for the best spirits and palinkas of the world, with 1,600 spirits from 13 countries. Out of the 188 distilleries...

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Energy drink in green

Buszesz Zrt. has launched a product which is unique in the Hungarian market – the green Watt energy drink is made without preservatives, caffeine and taurine. The majority of domestic...

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Airwaves Green Mint

Airwaves Green Mint – like other Airwaves products – provides a strong menthol flavour and comes in packs of 10 on shelves in the check out zone....

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A bit of optimism always useful

In spite of the economic crisis, more money was spent on Coca-Cola in January than ever before, with Coca-Cola accounting for 36 per cent of total sales of carbonated soft...

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Hungarian foods sampled in Germany

Producers of bio products from all over the world met at the Biofach exhibition held in Nürnberg, between 19-22 February. The event was attended by 22 Hungarian companies with the...

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Chains of small stores increasing their market share

According to data from the GfK Hungária ConsumerScan, decline in the market of fruit juices continued in 2008. Growth was recorded only in the nectar segment. Sales in terms of...

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Crisis management by franchise chains

Franchise chains in different parts of the world have responded to the economic crisis in different ways. McDonald’s has reduced some of its prices in the USA. The introduction of...

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5.4 percent rise in income in competitive sector

Gross average income in enterprises with at least 5 employees and in the public sector were down by 5.2 percent in the first month of 2009, compared to January 2008,...

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Gösser NaturZitrone

A special combination of Gösser with its characteristic flavour and naturally refreshing lemon juice....

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Univer-firm opened in Kecskemét

Kecskemét-based Univer Product Plc. is about to close its firm in Nagybánya (Romania) in June, and moves production to Hungary instead. The company involved in babyfood and relishing has already...

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At least 25 thousand consumer-protection check-ups this month

Provider sectors, especially those involved in tourism are about to face yet another surge of consumer protection-control between the interval of 1st and 30th April.  The major emphasis of these...

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