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Fashion front

Leading fashion brands are fighting on a special battleground in Milan: the catering business. All the leading fashion brands have opened bars and restaurants under their own names in the...

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Willingness to purchase at its lowest

The complex Consumer Confidence Index and Consumer Expectations Index of GfK Hungária show improvement, but consumer willingness to purchase has been reduced in the second quarter of the year....

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Kinder Kalózhajó

The special POS tool is a pirate ship which not only introduces the new figures to be found in Kinder Meglepetés to kids, but also encourages them to play....

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ECR Europe: when we make customers happy

„We have achieved a revolutionary breakthrough in co-operation between manufacturers and retailers. Instead of focusing on confrontation, we have begun to work together”- said Peter Braback-Lemathe, co-chairman of ECR Europe,...

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Moderate optimism on board the OKSZ Klubhajó

According to Péter Feiner, chairman of the National Retail Association, the best we can hope for this year is that the decline of retail trade will stop. The Association is...

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New coffee machine by NESPRESSO

NESPRESSO is to introduce its new Lattissima coffee machine in Hungary soon. The new model will allow coffee fans to prepare an espresso, a lungo, a cappuccino, or a latte...

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Consumer confidence in domestic meat unbroken

According to data from the GfK Hungária ConsumerScan the sliced cold meat consumption of Hungarian households was up by almost ten per cent in the first four months of 2008,...

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Prices and quality both important to mothers

Some products, like for example diapers, are essential in baby care. According to Ildikó Kardos brand manager of Libero, the history of disposable diapers goes back to the 1950’s. While...

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The essence of Slow Food

Though we have heard a lot about Slow Food in recent years, probably no-one has yet explained to us what this term stands for. The basic principles: 1. Eating is...

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Milk without cream

GfK Hungária has launched a series of studies with Agrár Európa Kft. Part one deals with the condition of the dairy sector on almost 100 pages. It was presented at...

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Baileys Original, Baileys Karamell, Baileys Mint/Baileys

New design, more attractive appearance, and more elegance to enhance the gift funcion....

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ECR=mozgalom a közös érdekekért

Az ECR (=Efficient Consumer Responce, hatékony reagálás a fogyasztóra) az FMCG-szektor vállalatainak közös testülete. Célja, hogy fórumot adjon az FMCG-piac szereplői számára a minél szorosabb együttműködésre, azzal a céllal, hogy...

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Storm clouds

Though the sun is shining outside, I see storm clouds coming when I look at the condition of the Hungarian food industry, especially the meat sector. The sector is under...

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New plant in Szabadegyháza

The largest maize processing plant in Europe was opened on 11. July in Szabadegyháza. In addition to food, a substantial quantity of bio-ethanol is also produced in the plant. Hungrana...

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Successful cooperation between TESCO and Salva

„Az Év Támogatottja” is a TESCO program for helping handicapped people. Last year, the apprenticeship project developed by Salva Vita Foundation for helping young, mentally handicapped people received support from...

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With PICK to Beijing

The main prize of the PICK Snack prize game held by PICK Szeged Zrt in July was handed over in the beginning of August. Mariann Fekete from Sopron has won...

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Active brands, loyal ladies

Women’s hygiene products have produced spectacular growth in recent years. As a result of the efforts invested into education and communication by manufacturers and retailers, this subject is no longer...

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Golden chains

According to the list of the 400 leading restaurant chains published by Restaurant & Institutions in 2008, McDonald’s is still number one with revenues of USD 63.6 billion, 31,377 units...

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Menacing shadows

According to a study prepared by experts of Kopint-Tárki Konjunktúrakutató Intézet Zrt. and AgrárEurópa Tanácsadó Kft about the current position of Hungarian agriculture and its future prospects, food prices are...

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Cote d’Or citromos-gyömbéres étcsokoládé 150 g, Cote d’Or fügés-mandulás tejcsokoládé 150 g

Cote d’Or black chocolate with lemon and ginger and milk chocolate with fig and almond are irresistible new additions to the brand assortment....

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Triple exhibition in Düsseldorf, with Hungarian companies

Traceability and wellness are the current trends among fresh product, as illustrated by the traditional Düsselforf exhibition of meat products, dairy products and frozen products. Most Hungarian exhibitors will come...

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Holes and knives

Following the example of water melon producers, milk producing farmers also plan to hold demonstrations against retail chains. Furthermore, farmers from the animal husbandry sector are also expected to take...

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Third Tchibo store opening

The third Tchibo coffee store was opened in MOM Park, on 17. July. Tchibo’s intention with promoting coffee culture in Hungary is to combine a modern lifestyle with the traditions...

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Business Superbrands award for GfK

GfK Hungária received the first Business Superbrands Award in 2008 for representing excellence, quality and reliability in the b2b market. In the future, brands enjoying an excellent reputation in their...

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Double digit growth in quantity as well

According to the Nielsen Retail Index, retails sales of praline exceeded HUF 18 billion in the June 200 – May 2008 period. Praline sales grew by 13 per cent in...

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Masculine choices

The total value of the condom market was over HUF 2,4 billion in 2007. Hyper markets and drugstores account for the largest part of sales. Though the lubricant market is...

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Colourful Croatia

Cuisine is very different in the three regions. While Hungarian and Austrian influence dominates in the North, ottoman tradition is very strong in Dalmatia and Italian influence is marked in...

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Tips by GKI to boost growth

A series of clear and rapid economic measures have been recommended by GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt which is composed of only a few elements, but can restore confidence in the business...

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Pronto padlófényező viasszal, Pronto fa- és laminált padlófényező viasszal

Owing to their special formula, new Pronto floor polish products make floor surfaces shiny and emphasise their natural beauty without scrubbing....

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Brau Beviale: attractive drinks, new technology

The most important exhibition for European beverage manufacturers, Brau Beviale will be held between 12-14. November, in Nurenberg. idén november 12-14. Over 1,400 companies will attend the event, while the...

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