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BUSZESZ to produce vinegar

Pannonhalma Abbey and BUSZESZ Zrt. have jointly developed a product based on XVIII. century recipes found in the library of the abey and using wines from its wine cellar. The...

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Main trends in hyper markets and discount stores

Marked consolidation is taking place in FMCG retail trade, as over one third of total turnover is now shared by the three largest chains. The 98 hyper markets represent only...

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CONFERENCES

20th November, Monday Foodapest Workshop with AC Nielsen: The food market in the mirror of the figures Date: 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Venue: Pavilion B, Media Room 21th November, Tuesday Conference:...

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Return of the beer bottle

In Hungary the beer market is rather static, the yearly turnover is 7.5 million hectoliters (6.9 domestic and 5-600 thousand foreign production). The low-price segment (at present with 15% market...

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(HU) Tisztelt Olvasó, kedves Kollégák!

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Original drink with original design

A new Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge bottle of unique design, to be marketed in limited numbers and named Versailles Spirit, was presented on 3 November at a press conference held...

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Data from discount stores for special channel strategy

The market share of discount stores in retail sales of food and chemical categories reached 15 per cent, with expansion in both segments. Different channels and different chains give different...

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New topics, many foreign exhibitors

The FOODAPEST expo has been an authentic forum of the Hungarian food industry since 1992. Half of all exhibitors will be foreign companies, representing 27 countries. The EU is attending...

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Consumption growing after lifting of duties

The legal market of liquors in Hungary has risen by 1-1.5 % in 2005, and has reached the amount of 47 million liters, first of all due to the growing...

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Keep it simple…

In recent years, I have noticed that performing our duties mechanically, in accordance with internationally accepted “best practices” was often no longer enough to get the results expected from us....

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Hazardous flakes

The Ministry of Agriculture has banned Lidl Magyar­or­szag Keres­kedelmi Bt. from marketing its cinnemon flavoured breakfast flakes sold under the name Little Man Zimtinos Cinnamon, since the level of kumarin...

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Not so bad…

ACNielsen has turned to the consumers to find out what they expect to be the effects of the restrictive government measures. Well, consumers who believe quality is more important than...

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Useful Information

Trade sponsor: National Association of Food Manufacturers (ÉFOSZ) Open between: 21-24. November 2006 Every day between: 9,00-18,00 hours Trade exhibition only, with obligatory registration. Children under 14 are not allowed...

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Export rates growing, import growth figures slowing down

Hungary’s export rates of agrarian products have been on the rise since our EU accession, and this tendency is continuing. Although the forecast for the growth of export rates was...

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GLOBUS

GLOBUS canned foods named after many places in the world, can be prepared in micro wave ovens within 2 minutes....

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HUF 30 million donation from dm

Dm Hungary has collected over HUF 19 million during its half year campaign concluded on 30. September with its „Erezd jol magad!” packages and „egeszsegforintos” products. Having rounded this figure...

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Question:

In this column, a representative of the Hungarian FMCG community will be allowed to present his or her views regarding a certain issue and then ask a question that will...

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Low profitability in swine breeding

In Hungary more than 400 businesses are carrying out meat-processing activities. Since 2004 the number of such businesses has halved, and the production is highly concentrated (less than 50 companies...

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HoReCa clients with stars

Hotels and restaurants are major customers of the retail trade. Being able to purchase everything in one place and in the appropriate quality is quite natural for them. – What...

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TopJoy

The Superbrands award winnining TopJoy brand offers new, apple, orange and peach drinks made without preservatives and artifical colouring for children, in 200 ml size packaging....

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