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Wiener normal and light

A product conveying the unmistakable atmosphere of Wiener cafes and the delicious flavour of Wiener coffees is now available in modernised packaging and a Light version as well....

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Master Good The Tasty Health

The Mas­ter Goods group oper­ates in North-Eastern Hun­ga­ry, breed­ing chick­en, pro­cess­ing poul­try and grow­ing feed in an inte­grat­ed sys­tem. The group is owned 100 % by the Bá­rány fam­i­ly which...

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Gramex entering the international market

Tesco experts have found Gramex 2000 Kft. suitable to become an international supplier of soft drinks in PET bottles for Tesco. Gramex will supply drinks for Tesco in Hungary, Slovakia,...

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Question:

We have had another one of our food scandals recently, the “guar gum” affair. The issue of whether present regulations applicable to food safety and the present organisation are suitable...

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Awards in HUNGAROPACK Packaging Competition

74 nominations from 34 companies were entered for the 24th HUNGAROPACK Hungarian Packaging Competition. A jury composed of industry experts and representatives of trade organisations and ministries selected the projects...

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Buying food: quality is important

According to a 2007 survey by GfK Hungária, the high quality of food to be bought is the primary consideration for Hungarian consumers. A 1-5 scale was used to evaluate...

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Joggi Bussi

A new product from HARIBO is the triple layer cream puff with yoghurt....

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Golf championship for business people

The idea of organising a golf championship for prominent representatives of the business community was conceived seven years ago. László Hovánszky, vice chairman of Birdland Golf Club has become the...

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French chains innovating

The French supermarket chain Casino is testing a new type of store, which focuses on selling private label products. Apart from food, classic non-food products, kitchen utensils and even books...

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Answer:

The system has worked well, though some changes are still needed to handle such situations more effectively. It is possible and necessary to make preparations for such emergencies by the...

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HUNGAROPACK 2007 award winners

1. Dunapack Zrt. Nyíregyházi Hullámdobozgyár: cardboard box for motor vehicle engines 2. M-real Petőfi Nyomda Kft.: „Medicine” cardboard box with anti-counterfeit protection 3. Szenna Pack Kft.: aluminium aerosol can for...

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Marked price rise for grain

The prices of agricultural produce were 6.4 per cent up in June 2007, compared to June 2006. The prices of plant produce were up by 12.6 per cent, whereas that...

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Pom Bär

Potato bears fried in oil have now been sprayed with a cheese-ham aroma mix which does not contain artificial colouring, aroma, additives or preservatives....

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All roads leading to expansion

Between 13-17. October, 160,000 visitors are expected to turn up in the Cologne fair centre. Products of over 6,000 exhibitors from 100 countries will be on display during the exhibition....

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Outlet center in Polgár

From HUF 4billion investment a mall is built near to M3 motorway in Polgár. The M3 Outlet Center will be finished on March, the construction work is made by Strabag,...

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The biggest Hungarian trade union wants real wages correction

According to delegates of employers, the are several sectors, where in 2008 the agreed wages increase can't be given. Because of the tightening actions and the high inflations rate the...

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Mattel's executive vice-president said not the chinese producers made mistake

The vast majority of those products that were recalled were the result of a design flaw in Mattel's design, not through a manufacturing flaw in China's manufacturers   U.S. toy...

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From March no more HUF 1, 2 coins

The ratio of lost 1 and 2 forint coins has been very high for years and the price of base materials, primarily copper, nickel and zinc, also rose considerably in...

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Coop protects closing on Sundays

Most of the 32,000 employees are women, who could be with their family on Sundays – said Laszlo Muranyi, CEO of Coop Hungary Zrt. Coop is owned by 300,000 small...

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Paul Bulcke is Nestle's next chief executive

The 53 years old Bulcke will take over the role in April, when current chief executive and chairman Peter Brabeck relinquishes his executive responsibility and becomes simply chairman.   The...

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Palinka and Sausage Festival in the Buda Castle

The best palinkas and the most delicious sausage with popular Hungarian bands can be tasted on the event 5-7 october 2007.   The guest can taste the real Hungary, and...

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Less sale from basic food too

According to KSH the retail sales of food products dropped drastically in the first seven months. Hungarian retail sales dropped by 0.4% month on month in July, according to data...

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Fake Gillette made in China

Two Chinese brothers have been charged with making 160,000 fake “Gillette” razor blades.  The brothers, surnamed Zhang, were accused of assembling Gillette Mach 3 razor blades at home with family...

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Hungarian-Italian gastronome and culture event

The Culture Bridge Festival from 21-27 September, take place in the down town on the street Mihaly Karolyi at seven places. Nearby the gastronome shows, there will be fashion shows,...

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Hungarian food industry campaign in Germany

German customers can buy hungarian food products and wines at four cities' at five Kaufhof stores between 10-22 September. The Hungarian Weeks in Berlin, Leipzig, Halle and Chemnitz is protected...

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HostLogic development direct for food industry companies

The new ERP based service developed by HostLogic, an audited SAP hosting partner, covers the food industry's special demands.  The program models the food industry companies all business and producing...

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Price cartel at milk products in UK

Britain's big supermarkets are facing substantial fines after being accused of fixing the prices of milk, butter and cheese with the dairy industry. The alleged price collusion is estimated to...

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Silver medal for György-Villa Pinot noir rosé

Two hungarian wines won silver medal at the Mondial du Pinot Noir, in its 10th year, one of them was the product of the György-Villa Kft. This Pinot noir rose...

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Hungarian customers need product with good quality

According to Gfk research, the first aspect at shopping is the good quality, at the second place is the price-value rate, on the third is the nationality of the product....

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Event for a better sale

Forum for sales specialist by Karrier és Stílus Tanácsadó Kft. on 18 October at Grand Hotel – Margitsziget. Presentments by Akos Kozak – Gfk, Miklos Ostermayer – HPS, Csaba Belovai...

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