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A wide selection of organic flours is available

Those committed to eating healthy and organic constitute a stable group of organic flour buyers. After a recent decrease in turnover, sales increased in certain supermarkets and drugstores from the...

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The alcohol consumption of festival-goers knows no limits

Heineken Hungária Zrt. and Krétakör went to festivals to campaign for responsible drinking and the results give us food for thought. Péter Fancsikai directed a short film and an animation...

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The secret of quality: ISO 22000 standard for SPAR’s meat processing plant

SPAR Hungary’s meat processing plant was the first in Hungary to acquire the ISO 22000 certification, the requirements of which guarantee the excellent quality of fresh meat and meat products...

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Punto Gelato

The place is colourful, has a great atmosphere and is very 21st century. Cooked on the spot, 18-20 different types of ice cream are available at HUF 180; spectacular cakes...

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Mobile phones instead of loyalty cards

Coca-Cola and Rogers Wireless, a Toronto mobile phone service provider started a revolutionary cooperation. Codes printed on the inside of caps can be sent to the mobile company via SMS...

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Fasten yoghurt

Products in the Fasten yoghurt range constitute healthy and delicious alternative to those on a weight loss diet or to consumers who care about staying in shape....

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More people came, they stayed longer but spent less

A report by KSH reveals that at commercial accommodation sites the number of guests grew by 1.5 percent and 2.5 percent more nights were spent in January-May 2010, compared with...

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To the dustbin it goes!

In Hungary, the bin bag market surpasses the value of HUF 4 billion. According to Csaba Horváth, the managing director of Hok-Plastik, because of the influence of fossil fuel price...

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Liegl & Dachser – további sikerekre hangolva

Liegl&Dachser, a transportation and logistics joint venture seated in Pilisvörösvár has celebrated its 10th birthday recently. Engelbert Liegl, the company’s founder told that they intend to keep contributing to speeding...

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Szenkirályi established a new logistics centre

Szentkirályi Ásványvíz Kft. inaugurated its new Logistics Centre, named after Sándor Balogh, at the company’s premises on 1 July. The 4,000-m² building is the result of a HUF 500-million investment...

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Vár: a Speiz

The interior is light and homely, suggesting a relaxed atmosphere – it will be complete by autumn, with a 12-person table and a delicate wine shop, where the place’s own...

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Santa Claus in the summer

More than 500 units of Sears, Toys R Us, Target and a few other American retail chains decided to push Christmas promotions as early as July. They give a 40...

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Túró rudi

Real túró rudi from curd of the highest quality, reborn inside and out....

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Prices in agriculture continue to fall

The production price level of agricultural products was down 0.6 percent in May 2010. In April the fall was 5.7 percent in comparison with the same month last year –...

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Shaken, not stirred

The budget needs more money – there is less money to spend in people’s pocket: this is not the best scenario when you want to sell alcoholic beverages. In the...

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Danone Kft. helps children with cancer

More than HUF 6 million has been collected so far in the ‘Let us do something for children together’ programme, which supports the building of an Education Centre in Bakonybél...

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Chinese delegation visited Kométa

A delegation form the city of Cixi visited Kaposvár in July and the representatives of the two cities signed a declaration of intent to start a long-term cooperation. The delegation...

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bq beer and grill terrace

“Happy Dog Hours” are held every day, when dog owners can buy an American hot-dog and a lemonade, beer or Aperol Sprizz for HUF 800, while dogs are given fresh...

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Growing media spending

Zenith Optimedia (Publicis Group) increased its forecast for the growth of global media spending to 3.5 percent in the year 2010. Earlier 2.2-percent expectations were modified because of recent global...

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Brau Beviale 2010: the leading trade fair of Europe’s beverage industry

Raw material, technology, logistics and marketing trends will be in the focus of this year’s Brau Beviale, held in Nürnberg on 10-12 November. Recently the organisers gave an international press...

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Small is the Strong Shot, but strong

Pepsi came out with its latest innovation in Japan. Strong Shot is an energy drink in a 190-ml aluminium can, with extra caffeine and extra carbonation. Because of the high...

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Family budgets reshaped for the umpteenth time

While in the European Union retail turnover fell at the same rate as in November 2008, in Hungary it decreased by 4.7 percent in the first four months of 2010,...

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Gyulai and Csabai sausage have become protected

As of 18 June 2010, the European Commission authorised the use of PGI (protected geographical indication) marking to both Gyulai and Csabai sausages. The two products have entered the exclusive...

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Less housework and more time spent with the family

In Hungary 7 out of ten women would like to spend less time with cooking and more with their family – reveals a survey by Sága. Women spend 54 percent...

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What makes a fast food restaurant?

In fast food restaurants it is usually possible to eat the food on the spot, but basically it is prepared to be taken away and there are no waiters. Orders...

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Gifts are ready to be given

We are witnesses to a concentration process on the Hungarian promotional gift market. Economic recession left its mark on the segment: Győző Sauer, 3L Gift Kft.’s managing director told Trade...

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The wine market is waiting for better times

– Sales and buying occasions of consumers moved drastically towards products supported with promotions. It is promotion campaigns that drive consumers to sales channels and products – Gábor Soltész, president-director...

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Green message instead of a brand name

A German businessman tries to grab the attention of consumers with the message ‘Stop The Water While Using Me!’, which is printed on toothpaste tubes, shower gel and shampoo bottles...

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The revolution of mobile technology

‘Mobile technology revolutionises the relationship between the business sphere and consumers!’ was the motto of the first GS1 MobileCom Day conference where experts introduced the latest mobile applications. GS1 member...

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Chio fries products in healthier oil

From 1 July 2010, Chio Magyarország Kft. started using new frying oil blends in both of its plants. The new oil contains 30 percent less saturated fatty acid, so Chio...

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