News and articles
A cup for bartenders
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Hungarian bartenders competed in the „Bacardi-Martini Open Cup” held for the 11th time on 25-26. May. There were 22 competitors in the classic category and 15 in flair. Zsolt Horváth...
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New momentum for Házi Piros Paprika
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
An integrated promotional campaign is to be conducted by Házi Piros Paprika Kft. in the summer of 2009 to support the Házi Arany brand. The conventional “buy and win” concept...
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Looking for a way out in New York
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Excessive production when 50 000 people die of starvation every day? Food safety when GM food is the most practical means of feeding the poor? Protectionism when globalisation should be...
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“Joint” success
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
According to a survey by Magyar Bormarketing Kht and MT Zrt., 90 percent of the retailers and restaurant owners participating in the Wine Wednesday campaign would participate again. The six...
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Ice cream UFO
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Russian scientists have worked out a special stabiliser which prevents ice cream from melting. The special ice cream which turns into a gel rather than melting upon being heated has...
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Dove Supreme Cream Oil Virágos Kényeztetés Krémtusfürdő
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A rich mixture of cream and oil with a vibrant fragrance....
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Intense interest displayed towards Anuga
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
According to Peter Grothues from the Cologne Fair, interest displayed towards this year’s Anuga to be held between 10-14. October is as intense as usual. Over 6 000 exhibitors are...
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Code or law?
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The Food Product Code should have come into effect on 1. July. However, an enquiry has been launched by the Competition Office upon suspicion of the Code being contradictory to...
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Summer innovations by Gösser
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A beer sampling was held by Heineken Hungária on 20. May to present the latest innovations by Gösser including Gösser NaturZitrone. The event was held in Columbus Pub, one of...
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World famous BOLS vodka in modern bottle
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
BOLS Vodka has a new bottle which complies with modern design trends, but retains its traditional design elements as well....
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Possibility of revival for Hungarian gardening
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Gardening is the most diverse sector within agriculture. A program for the modernisation of the gardening sector has bee prepared by FruitVeB (the Hungarian inter-trade fruit and vegetables organisation). According...
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László Murányi, new chairman of MFSZ
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
László Murányi, CEO of Coop Hungary Zrt was elected the new chairman of the Hungarian Franchise Association on 27. May. According to the new chairman, franchise has become more important...
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Umbrella trick
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Cocktail umbrellas have some practical functions as well. On open terraces, they provide some shade which helps to delay the melting of ice cubes and also slow down the evaporation...
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SIÓ fresh&fruit
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The real thirst quencher for this summer, made from real fruits, without preservatives....
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Changing supply and demand
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Michael Gerling representing the German Food Retail Union, a founder of Anuga, pointed out a number of important trends. In his opinion, intensive concentration in the European retail sector is...
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Price riddle
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Farmers always seem to have problems. This year, it’s the draught, which is estimated to have caused a loss of one hundred billion forints so far. According to irrigation experts,...
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New reclosable packaging by Cryovac
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A reclosable foil of medium gas sealing capacity has been developed by Cryovac. The Cryovac® EOR211 represents a more convenient and efficient solution for medium size food manufacturers. It is...
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New head for Nielsen customer relations
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Ágnes Hortobágyi (30) was appointed the new head of Nielsen customer relations on 16. April. She has been working for Nielsen for five years, formerly in a regional position as...
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Killer statistics
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
If the amendment of current legislation on the protection of non-smokers is passed in the autumn, smoking will be banned in restaurants. According to statistics, this planned measure is supported...
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Spirit of the place in the bottle of fruit juice
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Growth in sales of fruit juice seems to be slowing down. Retail sales show stagnation, while HoReCa sales are still showing some growth. The selection and unit size of fruit...
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A VarioCooking Center® és Rational Self Cooking Center®
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
All conventional thermal apparatus can be replaced by two multifunctional units....
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Eu’Vend Cologne: 300 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors expected
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
HUF 30 billion is spent by Hungarian consumers annually on food from vending machines and there are 35-40 000 machines in the country. The Eu’Vend exhibition is to be held...
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Herz Salami under liquidation
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A court ruling ordering the liquidation of Herz Szalámigyár Zrt. has come into effect. János Jámbor, owner of the majority shareholders, Formont Kft. and Aventa 96 Kft. is negotiating with...
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New collections by Herbal Essences
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
A press conference was held by Procter & Gamble on 10. June to present the expanded Herbal Essences collections. The five new collections will be available from 1.july....
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Caribbean atmosphere by Malibu
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The limited edition Malibu Island Recipes party bottle bringing us the relaxed atmosphere of the Caribbean is to appear on shelves in the first days of June....
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Still double digit expansion – in terms of value
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Retail sales of table margarine were up by 16 percent in the April 2008-March 2009 period, compared to the preceding year, with total sales exceeding HUF 14 billion. Average price...
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Hungarian gas connection
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
The gas operated grilling apparatus developed by Fővárosi Gázművek and E.ON is suitable for use in the catering sector and at home as well. The essence of the innovation is...
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Decreasing volume, improving balance
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Exports totalled HUF 1,381 billion in April 2009, while imports totalled HUF 1,256 billion. Export was down by 29 percent calculated in EUR, while import was down by 35 percent...
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HARIBO Saure Pommes, HARIBO Grapefruit
Date: 2009-07-01 08:00:00
Gums in fruity flavours, in a sour candy jacket....
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