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Brave new world?

There are few political forces which dare to argue with the often demagogic principles advocated by health campaigners, like a total ban on smoking everywhere. One of the most bizarre...

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Record breaking fines in the FMVG sector again

The Business Competition Authority (GVH) has made a major effort to fight misleading advertising last year. The number of complaints recorded by the Authority was higher than ever. The number...

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Rexona Men V8

The new Rexona Men V8 will provide immediate protection every second adrenaline levels are boosted....

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Trident Splash

Story about a man wearing swimming trunks who drenches everybody in water in a bus stop by biting into a Trident Splash Strawberry Lime chewing gum. This explains his funny...

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Presentation of the price list

Corvinum Zrt. has held the presentation of its annual price list in Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal this year. The event was complemented by wine tasting with the participation of János...

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Golden rain

Dreher Sörgyárak Zrt. has achieved the greatest success so far at the Monde Selection international beer competition, winning four Grand Gold medals and two Gold medals. Brands achieving a score...

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Grill parties a joy for retailers as well

Double digit expansion in the category of grill products has been constant for years. Growth was estimated at 15-20 per cent last year, although precise figures are not available. According...

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Changes in standards

According to Györfi László Tamás, from TÜV Rheinland InterCert, several changes will come into effect in 2008. Changes in standards. According to Györfi László Tamás, from TÜV Rheinland InterCert, several...

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Snack Pont

Nagykörút is a road where we can see all kinds of restaurants from Turkish to Armenian, but where traditional Hungarian cuisine has been practically absent for some time now. Snack...

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Reasons and directions

It is possible that the R&D people of Red Bull only responded to the challenge posed by energy drinks launched by the big cola companies. Their answer to the challenge...

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How to avoid fines?

Voluntarily undertaking obligations – applied in several cases last year – allows companies subjected to legal action to escape fines by terminating or amending objectionable behaviour and practices. This is...

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Zewa Kockadobozos papír zsebkendõ

The new Zewa Kockadobozos paper tissues can not only be stored comfortably anywhere in our cars, homes or workplaces, but are also decorative....

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Smart game this year again

Anita Carra, trade marketing leader of Unilever and Csilla Fábián trade marketing manager has told us about the results of their prize game “Gazdálkodj Okosan!”. – It was the second...

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Anti-theft device on packs

Anti-theft packs have been developed by Sealed Air Cryovac in co-operation with Checkpoint. The SmartPak® system allows RF-EAS 2010 Food Safe labels to be used on Cryovac® packaging for fresh...

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Private labels strong in discounts

Private label products are 40 per cent cheaper than brand products on average in Hungary. The market share of PL products has been rising for years, but the rate of...

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Mono spices and paprika above the average

Sales of mixed spices which account for over half of the retail sales of spices showed stagnation in the February 2007 – January 2008 period. Sales of mono spices expanded...

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Cheaper E-invoices

Electronic invoicing was the topic discussed on 18. April, at the conference organised by ECR Hungary. Ferenc Balogh, general secretary of ECR Hungary spoke about the inevitable success of electronic...

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Széchenyi étterem

The centre of the historic city of Esztergom has been practically reborn in recent years. This restaurant in the city centre has been reopened with a new owner and a...

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Change in role

According to Éda Pogány from Coca-Cola Magyarország, per capita consumption of ice teas has produced a more than tenfold increase in Hungary since 2000, exceeding 10 litres in 2007. –...

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Best practice

One of the companies from the market of hot beverages was targeted by GVH as a result of a campaign where points had to be collected by customers. Upon being...

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Zewa Deluxe Pure White toalettpapír

The new Zewa Deluxe Pure White triple layer toilet paper combines elegance with well known Zewa quality....

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POP materials popular among customers

Emotions are playing an increasing role in influencing in-store activities. According to a presenter at the EuroShop exhibition held in Düsseldorf, providing joy and an exciting experience for customers is...

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New marketing director for Ceres

Márta Galácz was appointed the new marketing director of Ceres ZRt. on 15. April. She had studied at the University of Economics and Cambridge Business College. Before joining Ceres, she...

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JÓFEJ-campaign for the fourth time

A campaign against drunk driving is to be organised by the Association of Hungarian Breweries for the fourth time in 2008. The JÓFEJ campaign to be conducted in the summer...

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Time for exciting flavours

The increasing popularity of barbecue parties has a positive effect on the sales of mixed spices. Further growth is dependent on more special, exotic flavours. “Magyarosch” cuisine relying on pepper...

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Legal background

Ferenc Ritter spoke about the legal background of electronic invoicing and relevant legislation. For extracts from the presentations, see the www.ecr.hu web site....

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Kicsihuszár Mûvészklub-Restaurant

The owners have created not only a restaurant, but a true artists’ club as well. The place is open from 05,00 PM till 04,00 AM and the kitchen is open...

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Sauces and gravies: from basics to dressings

The majority of Hungarian chefs use instant sauces from time to time, or on a regular basis. An increasing umber of special and exotic flavours are available. According to Zsuzsanna...

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One more year?

A year ago, we wrote that Hungarian legislation on adopting the guidelines about unfair trade practices accepted by the EU Commission in 2005, is to be passed by 11. June...

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Libero Up&Go Spring Collection

The coolest nappies in the world ! Libero has been the first in the market to make nappies trendy and fun....

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