News and articles
Smoking in restaurants would be prohibited
Date: 2009-05-29 00:07:44
If the Parliament supports the proposal of the Health Committee, the law about the protection of the non-smokers could be strenghtened. Hosts expects a further drop in the turnover of...
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Chiquita Ltd. abolished
Date: 2009-05-29 00:05:12
The Vác based fruit trader the Chiquita Hungary Trading Ltd. will be wound up. The company majority-owned by Chiquita Banana Company B.V. registered in the Netherlands, imported fruits, especially bananas...
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Lidl plans to enter Romanian market
Date: 2009-05-29 00:00:43
Discount food chain Lidl has advanced plans to enter the Romanian market and is currently scouting out potential store space, according to representatives of the company quoted by local newspaper...
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Consumer confidence in the United States is improving
Date: 2009-05-28 00:34:00
The confidence indicator of Conference Board's the leading market research group increased to 54.9 points in May after April’s 40.8 points. The prior expectation was only 42.3 points. By the...
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Liquidation of Herz Salami has been started
Date: 2009-05-28 00:32:00
The liquidation application against Herz Salami Ltd. became effective. It is begining of the liquidation of the 120 year old domestic company. The company's majority owner Jámbor János said, that...
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Save and invest rather than taking up loans
Date: 2009-05-28 00:25:00
The economic crisis did not change the financial habits of people, however changed the usage of financial products – states the study of GfK Hungária market Researc Institute. The financial...
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Bank guarantee program to help food processors
Date: 2009-05-28 00:21:00
The Food Industry Bank Guarantee Program of Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) provides a total of 37.5 billion HUF working capital loan for helping out the businesses. With the 90 percent...
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Bartender competition with aces
Date: 2009-05-28 00:20:00
For the eleventh time this year the Bacardi-Martini Open Cup has given the scope for the competition of domestic mixers with the participation of prestigious professional jury. Mixers could compete...
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A reduction in Ecostat’s tourism indicator
Date: 2009-05-28 00:14:00
The tourism indicator which demonstrates the expectations of the population and the businesses of the tourism sector decreased slightly. According to the survey of the fisrt half of the year...
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New domestic restaurant chain
Date: 2009-05-28 00:13:00
In April 2009 the latest domestic restaurant chain opened its first restaurant under the name Oscar Pizza. The network has 8-10 frequented placed businesses. All units have exactly the same...
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One of the big loser of the crisis is the meat industry
Date: 2009-05-28 00:12:00
According to the datas of Optem Company Information Service by mid-May, winding-up proceedings has been started against 73 animal husbandry, meat trading or meat-processing companies, so meat industry is the...
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Decreasing prices at Slovakian retailers
Date: 2009-05-28 00:03:00
After the chains in Slovakia are already advertised products that are cheaper than in Hungary, the Slovak retailers also began to decrease its prices. In the first quarter of 2009...
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Good news from France: In April private consumption has been increased
Date: 2009-05-28 00:01:00
Contrary to the analyst expectations the French private consumption increased by 0.7 percent in April. The consumption growth surprised analysts who previously predicted 0.3 percent decline. The growth in April...
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Univer supporting schools
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
The names of the three schools which are to receive development funds from Univer were drawn in the presence of a public notary on 30. April, concluding a seven month...
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G+H dedicated to „Slow Food”
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
The 4th G+H exhibition and the 14th Vinex held simultaneously in Brno, between 3-6. March were highly successful. A total of 170 exhibitors from 13 countries attended the two events....
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In-store communication and the web
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
Forest Papír did not use ATL communication last year. Their main BTL tool for supporting product introduction was a large display. They also have a good web site but do...
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Elite club
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
The top list of the best restaurants in the world has again been published. Ferran Adria has been crowned once more. But just how is such a list compiled? Though...
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Waiting for the grilling season
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
International trends in the poultry and garden product markets are monitored by AKI. According to analysts working for USDA, turkey production and consumption is expected to drop in 2009. In...
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Dr. Oetker Töltött Muffin
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
Products unique in their category, made with special baking-proof pudding cream and sold with a free muffin baking form....
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Solar energy cooling Budaörs Tesco in the summer
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
A huge solar heat collector panel has been installed on the roof of the Budaörs Tesco store which will supply energy for air conditioning both in the summer and the...
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PROMOTION at the end of September
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
The PROMOTION exhibition to be held by HUNGEXPO between 22-25. September promises to be the most “talkative” event of the marketing communication sector. “Creativity, innovation and alternative solutions” will be...
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Tento modernised
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
The logo of the Tento brand has been modernised by the manufacturer Metsä Tissue. The reason behind the change was a consumer survey which had found that consumers prefer products...
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Why ElBulli
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
Adria is a believer in molecular gastronomy, like Blumenthal. He invests six months’ work into his annual offer. His menu is composed of 170-200 dishes, with some meals composed of...
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Drop in conjuncture index stopping in April
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
Following a nine month continuous drop, the value of the GKI conjuncture index finally stabilised in April. According to a survey by GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt. conducted with the support of...
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Airwaves Menthol&Eukaliptusz Tube
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
Since May 2009, the market leading Airwaves Menthol&Eukaliptusz chewing gum has also been available in new and innovative packaging so far unseen in Hungary....
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CSB-System expecting the meat industry
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
A two day seminar with factory visits will be held by CSB-System Hungary Kft for the meat industry on 17-18. June in Geilenkirchen to demonstrate ERP solutions tailored to the...
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Shower gel improving it position in the top 5
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
Retail sales of shower gel were up by 5 percent in terms of value in the March 2008-February 2009 period, compared to the preceding year, with sales exceeding HUF 14...
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Molecular Ice Cream Shop
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
Molecular gastronomy has entered the world of ice cream, while a Turkish invention has made it possible to produce chewable ice cream. Cream Café in Chicago offers a unique experience...
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Proportion of people following a healthy diet stable
Date: 2009-05-27 08:00:00
According to the latest survey conducted by GfK Hungária about eating habits, practically all foods are consumed less frequently. Traditional dishes and flavours continue to remain dominant. The proportion of...
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