News and articles
József Szántó passed away
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
József Szántó died in August, at the age of 52. The master chef, winner of numerous competitions, helped to start the careers of several young talents. His former apprentices will...
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Coca-Cola of a hundred flavours
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
There are never too many varieties – this could have been the starting point for the American soft drink giant when they invented the Coca-Cola Freestyle vending machine, which offers...
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Shrinking export-import activity
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
In January-June 2009, the volume of export and import was down by 20 and 25 percent, respectively, compared to the same period in the previous year. Foreign trade balance was...
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Cherry Queen
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Cherry liquor pralines in new packaging, now available in classic, marzipan and truffle cream flavours. Walnut and rum flavoured liquor pralines are available seasonally....
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Greek CEO for FrieslandCampina
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
From 1 September 2009, Konstantine Maggioros is the new CEO of FrieslandCampina Hungária and FrieslandCampina Romania, with his seat in Budapest. He started working for Friesland Hellas in 1998, was...
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(HU) A HÓNAP TÁBLÁZATA – Top 10 élelmiszer a régiókban
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Sorry, this entry is only available in HU....
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Beautiful and hardworking
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Toyota believes that a workplace can be comfortable, what is more, it should be comfortable. Image does matter in business, therefore Dyna is not only practical but good-looking and stylish...
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Hoventa returns to Hungexpo
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Representatives of the two companies signed the contract at the beginning of September: Hoventa, “privatised” in 1993, returns to founder Hungexpo. The event was first organised as part of BNV...
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Beer comes pouring
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
There used to be a time when people had to queue for beer on tap. Even today, often there is only one beer tap, so the customer sobers up by...
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A slight price increase in the food sector
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
According to a report by KSH, domestic sales prices in the food sector decreased by 1.3 percent in July, in comparison with June. In a 12-month comparison, sales prices in...
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Tibi Prémium sárgabarack darabos
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
The popular Tibi Prémium product line has a new member: Tibi Prémium Apricot dark chocolate, which contains apricot pieces....
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FOODAPEST NEWS
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
The economic crisis brings new challenges and new opportunities as well. Fairs are becoming increasingly important in achieving business objectives. FOODAPEST, Hungary’s biggest food, food processing machinery and catering event...
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Recognition
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
The President of the Republic of Hungary decorated engineer Dr. László Zentai (60), former CEO of BUSZESZ Zrt., Délhús and Stollwerck Budapest, with The Knight’s Cross Order of Merit of...
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Thriftiness fuelling activities
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Cheese is one of the categories where thriftiness has driven consumers to turn to cheaper products and distribution channels, resulting in growth for discounts and private labels. Average prices were...
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Hoventa 2009
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Hoventa trade fair, the biggest annual event of the Hungarian hotel, restaurant and catering sector will be held on 6-9 October for the 28th time. According to Mária Etele, managing...
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A unique dining experience
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
It is rather curious why restaurateurs keep challenging darkness. In July, another blind restaurant opened, now in Toronto, the name of the place is O.NOIR. Waiters and the piano player...
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Minuses prevail
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
In the first six months of 2009, retail sales were lagging behind last year’s by 3.2 percent. Volume sales increased by 0.5 percent from June to July. HUF 3,356 billion...
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SIÓ prémium
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
The new campaign of SIÓ Premium supports the introduction of its new, aseptic bottle, and focuses on the nature of changes, as the elements of everyday life. „I love the...
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Schools can win again with Univer
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Univer Product Zrt. launches its ”Let our school win!” programme again, from 1 September 2009 until 2 April 2010. The school that gathers the most Suli-points will win HUF 3...
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World premier in Veszprém
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
CBA, Coca-Cola and Szintézis cooperated to set up E-rail shelves (a unique and very efficient POS advertising tool) in Veszprém’s CBA Plaza. On each shelf there is a display, showing...
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Less cheese consumed than a year ago
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
According to data from GfK Hungária ConsumerScan, practically all segments of the cheese market showed decline last year. Hyper markets and super markets remained the primary distribution channels. Sales in...
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Smoke over flavour
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
The law about the protection of non-smokers might be toughened further in the autumn if the current bill is passed by parliament. People in the catering business are worried about...
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Shoe vending machine for Cinderellas
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
There is a limit to the vanity of people. In England, a company called Rollasoles sells comfortable shoes in bars and clubs. If stilettos torture a woman’s feet all they...
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Weakening price-decrease in the agricultural sector
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Producer price level of agricultural products in June 2009 fell by 13 percent, compared to the same period in 2008. According to KSH, crop products were down by 17.5 percent,...
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Logistics development at Szentkirályi
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
In the first six months of 2009, Szentkirályi Ásványvíz Kft. realised a 6-percent sales growth. Operative CEO István Matus said that they would probably realise the planned 9-percent sales growth...
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Plus stores have disappeared
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
On 27 August, the country’s last Plus discount store in Kecskemét reopened as a SPAR supermarket. SPAR re-designed 174 former Plus stores and increased the number of items from 1,500...
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Dishwashing liquids and hair dyes increased the most
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
According to Nielsen, household chemical and cosmetics retail sales grew by 3 percent, approaching an annual HUF 300 billion in July 2008-July 2009, compared to the same period a year...
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Franchise news
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Repositioned fast food restaurant As part of a gradual image makeover by McDonald’s in Europe, Hungarian franchise partners of the company have also been rebuilding and redesigning more often recently....
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They demonstrate green
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Multinational companies that work with the best marketing experts and the most creative advertising agencies usually build long-term communication strategies. For instance, McDonald’s thrives to prove that the food they...
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