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Superbrands – for brand-conscious consumer

The main objective of the Superbrands program is to increase awareness of the best brands and to promote brand-conscious shopping decisions. Superbrands are selected from the PIPACS data base of...

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Aqualand

A number of special and very expensive mineral waters are sold in the world. Their most important marketing feature is their special “source”. Berg is a Canadian brand, which is...

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Effect of price rise on sales

The majority of FMCG companies have been forced to increase their prices. However, the effects of price increases can only be assessed subsequently. “Does an optimal strategy exist?” and ”...

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RYN lábbeli

The RYN technology represents a new approach to protection and therapy of the motorial system. RYN footwear requires increased muscle activity which means that legs are not kept in unnatural...

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New industrial computer from Intermec

The new CK3 industrial mobile computer by Intermec was launched in Hungary in November. The CK3 intended primarily for logistic applications uses the most advanced wireless communication and bar code...

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Gas from Tesco

A joint sales campaign has been launched by gas.hu and Tesco-Global Áruházak Zrt. During the campaign ending on 28. February 2009, gas contracts can be signed with preferential conditions at...

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Anuga FoodTec – Budapest press conference

Anuga FoodTec, the international food and beverage technology fair will be held between 10-13. March 2009, in Cologne. 1,200 exhibitors from over 40 countries are expected to attend the even....

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Private labels generating growth in market of frankfurters made from poultry

Sales of frankfurters were up by 4 percent in the first nine months of 2008, compared to 2007. According to data from the ConsumerScan of GfK Hungária, this was the...

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Living up to expectations

Hungarian competitors were successful at the Olympics for Chefs and Confectioners held in Erfurt, between 19-22. October. The national team (Sándor Kovács captain, Krisztián Kecskeméti, László Szabó, Ádám Balogh, Gábor...

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New winds

What should be worn by well dressed chefs on their heads? Trends in caps worn by chefs change very rapidly, with a rapidly increasing variety of shapes and colours to...

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Number of insolvent companies growing

The insolvency index was up by 10 percent in the first nine months of 2008, compared to the same period in 2007. Insolvency is highest in the construction, wholesale and...

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R-Keeper V6

IT system for the retail sector with bar code sales and touch screen, including loyalty card handling and inventory management....

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drogerie markt surpassing HUF 60 billion

drogerie markt has achieved revenues of HUF 60,4 billion in Hungary this fiscal year, which is 18,4 percent more then in the previous year. The dm Austria Group has also...

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Bonduelle producing growth

In spite of the unfavourable economic environment, the Bonduelle Group has boosted revenues by 19 percent this fiscal year. With revenues amounting to HUF 1,490 million, operating profit has increased...

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Uniform standards needed

The position of vice chairman has been established in the Global Food Safety workgroup of CIES – The Food Business organisation in order to promote further global harmonisation of food...

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Sweet white champagne enjoying outstanding popularity

Sales of champagne totalled HUF 11,5 billion in the October 2007–September 2008 period, showing year on year growth of 5 percent. Modern store types account for the largest part of...

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Mixed feelings

There has not been much media response to the good results achieved by the Hungarian team at this year’s Chef’s Olympics held in Erfurt. We asked Attila Tanács, the most...

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„Black is beautiful!”

Black toilet paper, tissues and napkins made by Renova are intended for the most luxurious restaurants and hotels. They also have other colours in their assortment, but what makes these...

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Latvia in the top

Consumer prices were up by 4.2 percent on average in the EU-27 countries in September 2008, compared to 2007. Inflation was lowest in the Netherlands, at 2.8 percent and highest...

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Chio Chips grilles ízű

A new flavour is to be introduced by Chio, the most popular chips brand in Hungary. Grilled food and grill flavours are increasingly popular among Hungarian consumers as well. Agency:...

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Davidoff speciality for Christmas

Javanese Blue is a limited edition speciality by Davidoff for Christmas. This super premium product is a „Grande Cuvée” composed of selected coffee beans, providing a combination of over 800...

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Silver EFFIE for Invitel

Invitel has received a silver EFFIE award for its autumn ADSL campaign designed and implemented by Neo Interactive. A total of 30 awards were handed over at the EFFIE ceremony...

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Everything in one place at Grüne Woche

The Grüne Woche exhibition is to be held between 16-25. January in Berlin. The exhibition space reserved for the Agricultural Marketing Centre is nearly twice the size it was last...

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Glasses to be clinked this year as well

The market of champagne is a stable and predictable one. Demand for cheap imported products is up as a result of the recession. The minimal decline seen in recent years...

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Chef news

Zsolt Both, former chef of Novotel Congress has become the catering manager of Kehida Termál Hotel, who will be in charge of every catering unit operated by the complex. Gábor...

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Fondu for one person

Chocolate fondue is becoming more popular than classic fondue. Slices of fruit are dipped in liquid chocolate. A mini fondue set made by a German manufacturer allows liquid chocolate to...

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Low prices and cleanness self-evident in the UK

According to Jonathan Banks, research director of Nielsen UK, low prices have become a precondition of competitiveness in the UK. Tesco ranks third globally among food retail enterprises and is...

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Clorox fehérítő

Clorox has chosen a really funny ad this time. The animation solution used in the spot brings new colour into the category. Agency: DDB Customer: DunaPro Zrt. Product: Clorox fehérítő...

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Lucky Destinies

The kinder prize game Úticélozz! is to continue in December with a trip to an eastern destination using a STA TRAVEL voucher worth HUF 650,000. You can still register on...

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Straws for health

An agreement on co-operation has been signed by Tetra Pak and Unistraw, an Australian manufacturer of special straws which allow pro-biotic to be infused into UHT milk, dairy products and...

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