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Renewable packaging in the cooperation of Ifantis and Sealed Air

The Ifantis (of the leading meat processing company of Greece) had chosen Sealed Air Cryovac’s original Darfresh ® vacuum skin packaging already in the 90s, for the packaging of retail...

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Czech retail sales are getting more and more lower

The Czech retail sales declined in December, due to the still weak private consumption. Annual sales, decreased by 1.9 percent after the 4.7 percent of November. The decline is lasting...

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The latest products of Szintézis ZRt.: SZIKE and Cronis Cashier – information is power (x)

The basis is a trade system that supports trade instruments to cover the whole network from cashiers to the central control unit. The SZIKE Trading System and the Cronis Cashier...

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The Arany Korona cooperative will help the Hungarian small-scale producers

The Arany Korona which is a marketing cooperative was formed in October last year and would like to help domestic manufacturers and service providers, in the distribution of Hungarian goods....

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The increasing of recycling is a Europe-wide trend

According to the survey of the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE); The household glass recycling in Europe increased into record heights, in 2008. In 2008, 25.5 billion bottles, about 11...

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OKSZ vs. Agricultural Office

The National Trade Association expressed its consternation in a communication, in context with the Agricultural Office’s Food Code related resolution. According to OKSZ; the Office cannot determine such implementing terms,...

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2010 may be worse for German households, than last year

In 2009, consumption in Germany increased by 0.4 percent, boosting the economic development. In 2010, household spendings are expected to stagnate – appears in the latest research of GfK Group....

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Hot meal vouchers

The National Trade Association, responded to the promise of the Prime Minister's Office – which promises the release of a new Tax Authority Notice, about the usage of hot meal...

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Lidl expands in Romania

Lidl prepares to conquer Romania. The German supermarket chain will open 20 stores in Hungary’s eastern neighbor, the first department stores will be in Bucharest. The first Lidl stores were...

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SPAR is committed to quality

The SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. operates an SGS certified – the world's leading certification organisation – Integrated Management System (IIR) since December 2009. This system has two elements; the ISO...

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Pizza from star chefs

The most famous French chefs are planning to conquer the fast food market. The Michelin-starred chefs has pizza-delivery plans also. The fast-food restaurants have been taboo subject among the star...

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Environmentally conscious shopping bags in the METRO stores

METRO Trade Ltd. is strongly committed to environmental awareness in many areas, for several years. METRO would like to decrease pollution with its environmental-friendly, several times usable, long lasting and...

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More-desires in a breadcrumb-era

Trendinspiráció Műhely held its second trend conference at a trendy venue, at the Symbol in Óbuda. Dr Mária Törőcsik, the head of Trendinspiráció Műhely (Trend Inspiration Workshop) opened the conference...

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Not enough brands

I am more and more concerned about the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture and domestic-owned food processing companies. Recently I asked a few friends to name Hungarian-owned and developing food brands…The...

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Online chat customer service on METRO’s website

From the middle of January, METRO’s website returns at http://www.metro.hu with a new look and new services, for instance online promotion leaflets, catalogues and a customer service via live chat....

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Agreement between BKIK and Superbrands

Last December András Wiszkidenszky, director of Superbrands Magyarország and Kristóf Szatmáry, president of the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BKIK) signed an agreement, stating that the chamber will provide...

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The Csányi-empire’s collective stand

Bonfarm group will be present at Foodapest with a collective stand, presenting its complete portfolio. Tamás Éder, told our magazine that market leader PICK SZEGED Zrt., SOLE-MIZO Zrt., Csányi Pincészet...

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Less snacks consumed than in 2009

In October 2008-September 2009, chocolate (- 6%), sweet biscuit, salty biscuit (-11%), salty snack (- 8%) and family-size ice cream (-15%) sales all fell in terms of volume – reveal...

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Preparations

Vilmos Kreil, the chairman of the Hungarian Bocuse d’Or Academy: – In the light of the work done so far I can say that all the conditions of a successful...

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The mobile phone may become a second wallet

After debit card payment appeared in Hungary numerous financial experts were of the opinion that the new payment method would spread fast – since it was secure, simple and the...

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Dr. Oetker Expressz Élesztő

Instant dry yeast that requires no dissolving in liquid or rising....

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He came from far away

László Mihályi has been the biggest ‘innovation’ in Hungarian confectionery in the past few years. His opinion about the profession gives us food for thought. Q: What makes you different...

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Time travel at Christmas

The end of last year will not be remembered for an abundance of presents. Most families celebrated modestly with a smaller Christmas tree and fewer or cheaper presents. Traditionally, December...

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‘Love card’ from SPAR

SPAR Magyarország Kft. and the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service started its ‘Love card’ campaign: HUF 200 and HUF 500 cards with barcodes were placed at the cash desks of SPAR,...

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JÓFEJs can win valuable prizes

Last year the JÓFEJ (sober and responsible driver) campaign was expanded with a web 2.0 community. The different ‘JÓFEJ’ groups can grow further: since last summer gifts have been regularly...

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Visitor information

FOODAPEST International food, drink, food processing and hospitality trade fair • UKBA International trade fair for confectionery, bakery and gastronomy • 21-24 February 2010 • Venue: HUNGEXPO Budapesti Vásárközpont Budapest,...

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Mineral water and energy drinks strengthened their positions

Non-alcoholic thirst-quenching beverages are important parts of a store’s product selection. Among the 90 categories measured by Nielsen, in the top 10 carbonated soft drinks ranked 4th, mineral water was...

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The chairman of the international jury

According to Charles Tjessem, the competition is as much about tactics as about how a meal is prepared. He thinks that the expansion of the means of communication between chefs...

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Thoughts on C.S.R.

CSR is a positive way of thinking as well, one that leads to some kind of self-cleansing. Badly interpreted CSR and promotions hidden behind the mask of CSR will soon...

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Schauma Anti-Dandruff – Korpásodás Elleni Intenzív Sampon

Already from the first wash, the effective formula of Schauma Anti-Dandruff fights dandruff better and more effectively, plus eases an itchy scalp....

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