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United Biscuits rolls out healthier crisps
Date: 2007-06-01 00:00:00
Following its decision to cut saturated fats from top snack lines, European biscuit and crisp manufacturer United Biscuits UK (UBUK) is venturing further into healthier reformulation with the relaunch of...
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Henkel 1:3 Share Split to be Executed on June
Date: 2007-06-01 00:00:00
The Henkel preferred share is currently among the nominally highest listed shares in the DAX. The Henkel share price has increased significantly over the past years. In order to increase...
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By now Germans dont want to eat Polish meat
Date: 2007-05-31 00:00:00
The local sanitary services of the Berlin district of Moabit have qualified Polish meat as health-threatening. Initially, they did not even have to conduct sophisticated tests. The meat looked so...
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Nestle to buy Gerber for $5.5 billion from Novartis
Date: 2007-05-31 00:00:00
The deal is expected to be completed during the second half of 2007. Gerber dominates the baby-food market in the United States, with a 79 percent share, according to Morgan...
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CEO of Altia to stand down
Date: 2007-05-31 00:00:00
The Finnish state-owned beverage alcohol group confirmed that Leena Saarinen will leave the company tomorrow. The reason for Saarinen's resignation was given as "the discontinuation of the fuel ethanol plant...
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Alcohol and tobacco tax to rise in Estonia next year
Date: 2007-05-31 00:00:00
A previous decision, alcohol is to rise in price by ten per cent from the beginning of 2008. Now the government decided to raise the tax on alcohol by a...
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Healtier image for 7-Up Free
Date: 2007-05-31 00:00:00
Britvic plans to launch new packaging and advertising for its 7-Up brand in the UK. The company said, that it has invested GBP1.8m (US$3.55m) in its campaign, which is...
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Father's Day Sales Expected to Reach $9.9 Billion in the US
Date: 2007-05-31 00:00:00
The NRF 2007 Father's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, found that 76 percent of Americans plan to celebrate Father's Day. Those who plan to celebrate will...
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Child-friendly Pöttyös
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
The web site of Pöttyös Túró Rudi intended specifically for children www.pottyoskapitany.hu, has officially been classified as „child-friendly”. This title was awarded under the program „2007 – the year of...
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Being different is a matter of life or death
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
„Either you are different from your competitors, or you are dead”. This was the topic to be discussed at the ECR Europe conference held in Milan, in April. The above...
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Univer: not merely new packaging
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Univer Product Zrt. begun selling Norbi products under the Update 1 code in May 2005. They have 10 Update products, like mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard. Joining the program did not...
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Children fond of inventive gifts
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
It is not very difficult to communicate with children, but manufacturers should be aware of the increasingly strict regulations applicable to this activity. Maresi Foodbroker Kft. has several products for...
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adidas Pure Lightness
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Pure Lightness represents a new feeling among adidas perfumes for ladies. It encourages women to enjoy life and have fun – free of commitments and expectations....
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Fanta Mango
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Enjoy discovering the World of Fanta! This is an invitation to discover new countries, and constantly renewed Fanta flavours, to visit the world of Fanta. Agency: Starcom médiaügynökség / Ogilvy&Mather...
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The stores of tomorrow
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
All participants at the conference were interested in the direction of change resulting from the increasing use of IT. Experts from Edcon, Casino and Edeka reported their experiences related to...
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Borsodi still the market leader
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Revenues of Borsodi Sörgyár reached HUF 44,3 billion in 2006. According to data from the Hungarian Association of Breweries, Borsodi beer was the moist popular brand last year. Sales of...
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Participants and exhibitors
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Heads of the largest FMCG companies held 150 presentations in three days. The conference titled “Passion for growth” was attended by 2,200 participants, with five Hungarians among them. 42 companies...
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Good evening! – 10 per cent plus
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Products of Detki Keksz Kft. have been available under the Update label since autumn 2006.. Jó estét! wheat biscuit has been developed specifically for the program, and they will soon...
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Opposite groups drink spirits
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
According to data from the joint database of GfK Hungária and Szonda Ipsos called Product Media Index, less than one out of three Hungarians drink spirits. 6 per cent of...
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Astor LYCRA Flex Ultra
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Astor LYCRA Flex Ultra white nail whitener and glittering French manicure....
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Zwack partners sampling new products
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Izabella and Sándor Zwack invited owners of wine and delicacy stores to Zwack Visitors Centre, to a dinner complemented by a visit to a museum and sampling of new wines...
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ECR= efficient consumer response
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
ECR is the abbreviation of. Efficient Consumer Response, while ECR Europe is an organisation composed of manufacturers and retailers, established in 1994. Their aim is to allow players in the...
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11 Norbi products in the assortment of Szole-Meat
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Szole-Meat Kft. joined the Norbi Update system three years ago. Their Update products, developed in accordance with criteria specified by Norbi, have proved to be successful. At least three of...
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Everything in one hand
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Lekkerland represents a unique combination of wholesale, logistics and services. For international and regional clients operating on the basis of carefully developed processes and standards, Lekkerland also means reliability and...
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WU2 Next 2in1
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
A special product developed for men with a sporty, refreshing fragrance. Cleans and conditions efficiently at the same time. We recommend it for every day use for all hair types....
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Ízbomba with basil
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Univer has introduced a new, basil flavoured version of their Knorr Ízbomba product line this spring. According to research data (Seasoning U&A, 2006. Research International Hoffmann), basil is used in...
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„We should be playing to win, not to avoid losing”
Date: 2007-05-30 08:00:00
Some noteworthy quotes from Milan: “We, manufacturers and retailers should learn to co-ordinate our collaboration, because we are forced to take risks together, in order to grow.” A. G. Lafley,...
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