News and articles
Henkel aims for full-year organic sales growth over 5%
Date: 2007-11-07 00:00:00
Sales at Henkel's beauty unit growth the best, boosted by the acquisition of the Right Guard, Soft & Dri and Dry Idea brands from Procter & Gamble. Henkel KGaA raised...
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No change in tourism nights in the first three quarters of 2007
Date: 2007-11-07 00:00:00
According to Hungarian Central Statistical Office the greatest growth had the Balaton, here were 24% more domestic tourists as in the same perion 2006, Budapest had less domestic tourist as...
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Dove campaigns for women over 45
Date: 2007-11-07 00:00:00
In the first phase of Pro-Age campaign pr articel, promotions, events show the beauty of women over 45. The Dove global report, was fielded in 11 countries , to expose...
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Lawsuit against Mattel
Date: 2007-11-07 00:00:00
The government of South China's Guangdong Province is likely to help local toy manufacturers file a lawsuit against the world's biggest toy company. Mattel recalled more than 21 million China-made...
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Kellogg Acquires Two American Companies
Date: 2007-11-07 00:00:00
The world's largest cereal maker, is set to buy Wholesome & Hearty Foods Co., a U.S. manufacturer and the Bear Naked Inc. Kellogg said it paid a total of about...
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In 2006 productivity grew strongly in the EU
Date: 2007-11-06 00:00:00
According to the EU's annual competitiveness reportworker productivity in the bloc increased by 1.5 per cent in 2006 – the highest level so far this millennium, and a tenth of...
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Renovation of the first Hungarian SPAR store
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
The first SPAR supermarket in Tata was renewed in two months. everything were changed, only the panels remained. The store got a new outlook. SPAR opened its first store 16...
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No distortion at competition in Britain
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
Supermarkets stand accused of buying up land to keep out rivals. Shoppers in most areas have a good choice and benefit from strong competition between retailers, but in a number...
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E. coli bacteria in beef from Canada
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
9.8 million kilograms of beef were recalled in October More than 40 people are ill in 8 American county because of the meat products of Rancher's Beef. ....
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Heineken to buy Serbian brewery
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
Heineken is one of four breweries which expressed their interest in Serbian brewer MB, based in Novi Sad. However no formal agreement has yet been reached, but according to reports...
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French weeks in Cora and Match stores
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
On the weekends people can taste the French foods and see cooking shows. The event, between 5-18 November 2007, gives the opportunity for the Hungarians to meet and taste French...
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Two new Tesco stores
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
On 2th November opened the hypermarket and gas station in Kazincbarcika, on the same day began to sell the supermarket in Mezobereny. 225 new workplaces were set up. In the...
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Improving balance of the Hungarian economy
Date: 2007-11-05 00:00:00
According to the forecast prepared by GKI Economic Research Co. in co-operation with Erste Bank the Hungarian economic policy adjustment is taking place in a favorable European business climate but...
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Special prize game by Tchibo
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Tchibo Budapest Kft. is launching a new, nation-wide promotional campaign on 15. October. By collecting bar codes, consumers can win a family holiday lasting as many days as the number...
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Invitation by Sole-MiZo to discuss milk
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Dr. Imre Tímár, president and CEO of Sole-MiZo Zrt. has invited all producers and retailers of dairy products and the competent authority as well, to a round table discussion about...
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All kinds of pleasant things in their bag
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Renewed popularity of the red Santa Claus bags is not only due to the prevalent “retro” trend. Sales of branded, premium chocolates will be supported by spectacular POS tools. Several...
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Factoring: option not a refuge
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
According to Ferenc Csáki, chairman of the Hungarian Factoring Association and CEO of Magyar Factor zRt, the expansion of factoring is always a sign of economic growth. – What is...
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Hungarian origin becoming more important
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
According to a 2007 survey by GfK Hungária about eating habits, the primary consumer requirement regarding food is good quality. Cheapness is no longer an important consideration for many consumers...
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Riceland Rice Cakes
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
New, popular flavours in the market! Packaging retains aroma and can be sealed repeatedly....
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How far have we come?
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
We heard some success stories during our Business Days conference held in September. For example Pöttyös sales exceed that of Cola in some stores. However, price rises were in the...
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New head of marketing for Maspex
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Andrea Kiss, a former senior brand manager of Győri Keksz has been appointed the new marketing director of Maspex Olympos Kft....
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Joint venture established by Coca-Cola and Illycafé
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
The Coca-Cola Company and Illycafè SpA have signed a letter of intent about establishing a joint venture for the production of premium quality ready-to-drink coffee. Global sales of RTD coffee...
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Fondants with double function
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
Though we do not have sales figures about the market of fondants, no radical changes were been seen last year. According to Imre Horváth, general director of Sweet Point Zrt.,...
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Delayed changes
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
It was good news for players in the FMCH market that the recession resulting from the restrictive economic measures introduced last autumn had been delayed. However, it is bad news...
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Consumers spending more wisely
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
According to Mrs. Szalóky Judir Tóth, director of Nielsen, the majority of consumers have maintained their level of consumption. In fact, sales have expanded in half of the 20 largest...
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Carte d’Or
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
The new flavour of the Carte d’Or Gerbeaud product line which creates a true Christmas atmosphere with the aromas of apple and cinnamon....
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Shaking foundations
Date: 2007-10-31 08:00:00
A number of dairy products suddenly disappeared from stores recently, though there was no real shortage. Hungarian producers of milk and dairy products have been put in an unusually favourable...
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