Increasing proportion of garden products in Praktiker

Increasing proportion of garden products in Praktiker

We discussed the latest consumer trends with Szilvia Nagy, Praktiker Kft’s garden product purchaser. – Did the economic recession result in reduced demand for garden products? – The recession influenced...

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Declining sales by discount stores in the Czech Republic

In the first qarter of 2010, value sales in food retail decreased by 3.2 percent in the Czech Republic (in Hungary by 3.5 percent), while volume sales diminished by 2.8...

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Prices of seasonal food products boosted inflation

Compared with the previous month, the average consumer price increase was 0.9 percent in May 2010, but compared with May 2009 prices were up by 5.1 percent. KSH’s quick report...

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Food product export reduced

According to KSH, in January-March 2010 the volume of export improved by 16 percent and that of export grew by 13 percent in comparison with the same period a year...

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It feels good to lead the way!

T-City, Magyar Telekom and Szolnok launched their joint innovation project one year ago. The latest project, in cooperation with Co-op Hungary, is called Future Store and it started at the...

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The tale of the long wiener

It was 60 years ago that a 3-year old little boy invented a tale about a king, who made such a long wiener that it fed the whole country. This...

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Balaton: attack!

BALATON ATTACK – this name does not designate a summer heavy metal festival, but an in-house initiative by Borsodi Brewery: those who do office work go out and do some...

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Margarine sales grew, average prices fell

Few food categories were able to grow in both value and volume last year, but margarine was one of them. Retail value sales were up by 4 percent in April...

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Innovations brought results on the margarine market

While a couple of years ago margarine was the victim of persecution, today the category has a healthier image and it develops steadily. Baking margarine sales data from last year...

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Modern oils in several flavours

Maresi Foodbroker Kft. distributes KRONEN maize germ cooking oil, which is rich in quality fatty acids and vitamin E. Rita Habuda Salámosy, Maresi’s managing director told that KRONEN oil is...

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The margarine market expanded despite the recession

According to GfK’s Consumer Scan, 73 percent of Hungarian households bought some kind of tub margarine and 60 percent purchased baking margarine in the first quarter of 2010 – both...

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Large packaging units sell better

Value sales of carbonated soft drinks grew in stores larger than 400 m² in the April 2009-March 2010 period; value sales fell in stores smaller than 400 m² – informs...

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Sugar-free soft drinks – now in the lower categories too

Carbonated soft drink retail sales fell last year, in terms of value and volume alike, but the decrease did not affect the different retail channels to the same extent. –...

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Pantyliner sales are the most concentrated

Sanitary napkins make up the biggest category among feminine hygiene products. According to the Nielsen Retail Index, its HUF 5 billion turnover remained stable in May 2009-April 2010, but in...

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Good opportunities in the intimate sphere

An increasing number of segments and actors appear on the intimate hygiene market. Besides traditional products such as sanitary napkins, pantyliners, incontinence pads, tampons and cotton wool the significance of...

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What will we eat when we grow up?

This spring Hungary is about to appeal to the European Court of Justice, because after a long moratorium a few months ago the European Commission gave green light to growing...

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The government is against the abuse of dominance

There is a chapter in the new government’s programme called ‘Measures against the abuse of dominance and monopolies’, which states that in a market competition the better wins if there...

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Food exports falling

The trade balance is still improving, but already there are signs in the improvement of the internal demand. The export-import gap is narrower than last year: exports improved by 16.8,...

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Beverage producing techniques at the Brau Beviale

The Brau Beviale 2010, that will be held between 10 and 12 November prepares in the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre with a new look and with full force to the start....

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French Fair and street party in the downtown of Budapest

The 31 stands of the French fair is waiting the guests with real French fairground atmosphere, children and sports programs, and with live music on the 10th of July between...

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Euro area’s retail sales increased in April, following a decline

According to the report of Eurostat; Retail sales rose in May in the euro area, after the significant decline of April. Retail sales rose by 0.2 percent in May compared...

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The distribution of Rézangyal will be strenghtened by a strategic partnership

Under the agreement of Rézangyal Ltd. and Coca-Cola HBC Hungary Ltd., from the 5th of July, beside the 11 tastes of Rézangyal Classic Selection, Coca-Cola HBC became the exclusive distributor...

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The Liegl & Dachser remains one of the leading freight forwarding and logistics company

The Pilisvörösvár based Liegl & Dachser continues to take part seriously in the successful recovery of the Hungarian economy and its Hungarian headquarter’s development – said Engelbert Liegl, company founder....

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Penam can obtain Multi bakery and Ceres Bakery Inc.

Penam can obtain all shares of Multi bakery and 100 percent control over the Ceres Bakery Inc. – decided the Competition Authority (GVH). The dominant Czech firm, the Penam produces...

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New commercial manager at Friesland

Commercial manager change will take place at Friesland Campina Hungária Zrt. The current commercial manager, Sípos Judit leaves the company from the 1st of August. She will be replaced by...

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Pöttyös-Szamos: The meeting of irresistible tastes

The Pöttyös provides several novelties for the fans of cooled milk desserts for decades. This year, an another specialty appeared in the market. The orange-flavored marzipan Pöttyös Pont2 is expected...

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New goodies from Kométa for the summer grill season

The new Kométa Fine grills product line, made directly for barbecue lovers. Beside the carefully selected ingredients prepared, delicately seasoned sausages, many delicious recipes and creative tips can be found...

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Food prices are expected to increase

On average, about two-fold increase occured in the prices of fruits and vegetables, compared to last year, while dairy and bakery products may become expensive. Dairy products may increase by...

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InterMopro, InterCool and InterMeat in Düsseldorf

The exhibitors of the InterMopro, InterCool and InterMeat fair of Düsseldorf meet the new consumer expectations, between 12 and 15 September. Meat, milk and refrigeration industry products will be presented...

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Food cheapest in Poland, alcohol in Romania

If it would be possible to travel through the continent from one end to another within a few hours, the citizens of the union would probably purchase in Eastern Europe....

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