News and articles

Fanta World

We regularly bring you flavours from all over the world with the help of Fanta. The well-known Fanta brings playfulness into the everyday lives of consumers and its new flavours...

Read more

First cock a doodle-doo by the Master Good cock

The usefulness of hostess promotions is often questioned by experts. There are arguments pro and contra, but hostess promotions are undoubtedly one of the most effective tools for the introduction...

Read more

New leader for Metro

José Maria Cervera (42) will become the new CEO of Metro Cash & Carry Hungary on 1. August. The new CEO had worked in various positions for the Spanish Makro...

Read more

Rendezvous for beverage manufacturers in Nürnberg

The BRAU Beviale exhibition to be held in Nürnberg, between 14-16 November will be the meeting place for the European beverage industry. 1,400 exhibitors and over 36,000 visitors are expected...

Read more

Pre-packaged meat dominant

Retail sales of meat products are growing. Nielsen market research has registered a growth of 8 per cent in terms of value, in compared to a year ago. For the...

Read more

Well groomed body with well groomed brands

Tanned and shiny skin is the trend again, if we believe what we see in the new segment of the body lotion category, where marketing activities increasingly focus on attractiveness....

Read more

Fewer foreigners, more Hungarians

The combined number of nights spent at commercial places of accommodation by foreign and Hungarian guests grew by 3 per cent in the first five months of the year, compared...

Read more

Celine Dion Paris Nights

Celine Dion Paris Nights invites us for an imaginary trip to the glamorous and romantic Paris nightlife...

Read more

From micro wave back to the oven again

Convenience products made without preservatives and exported by Master Good which allow housewives to prepare a delicious lunch or dinner in minutes, practically without any effort, are not too well...

Read more

On the wings of melodies

According to Mood Media Group, a leading provider of background music, the positive effects of melodies are beginning to be used in Hungary as well to enhance customer satisfaction. MMG...

Read more

Cleaning industry meeting in Berlin

CMS (Cleaning Management Services), the exhibition of the cleaning industry will be held between 18-21 September, in Berlin. So far, 350 exhibitors from 20 countries have registered....

Read more

Forced development in the market of meat products

There is a noticeable shift taking place in the roles played by various categories of meat products. New ones keep appearing, while others disappear. High quality hams and the grill...

Read more

Young age groups over represented

According to data from GfK Hungária ConsumerScan, 36 per cent of households purchased some type of body lotion in 2006. 3-4 strong households, those led by housewives not older than...

Read more

Reduction in food sales

According to KSH data, the total value of retail sales was HUF 1777 billion for the first four months of 2007. Food sales accounted for 51,1 per cent of total...

Read more

Vademecum Titan Strong

The teeth enhancing technology helps to strengthen enamel on teeth with a protective layer....

Read more

Message in a bottle

Coty has always been characterised by market-focused thinking and they still haven’t forgotten to think the way consumers think. It is no wonder that the story of Coty began in...

Read more

More companies insolvent

According to a recent survey by Coface Hungary, 29 per cent more companies became insolvent in the first half of this year than a year earlier. The number of liquidations...

Read more

Alimentaria in Lisboa

The Alimentaria – International Food Show has become a strategic meeting place for businessmen from Portuguese speaking countries and European markets. Over 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries attended the exhibition...

Read more

Modern thirst quencher in modern stores

Sport and energy drinks are among the most dynamically growing food categories. According to the Retail Index of Nielsen, retail sales have grown by 53 per cent in terms of...

Read more

Detergents double crossing

Like in other categories, specialisation is the trend among detergents. Effectiveness, extra strength and the ability to be used on sensitive surfaces, like stainless steel are the key words today....

Read more

Hotels by lake Balaton are popular

The gross average room rate for a hotel room was HUF 17 000, while the net rate was HUF 14 200 in the first five months of the year. The...

Read more

Pickwick „Wellbeing” tea innovations from August 2007

Demand for a healthy lifestyle and products following the wellbeing trend is growing in the tea market as well. Pickwick, a major communicator in segments like green tea and rooibos,...

Read more

World-wide leader

Pepsi has always been receptive to consumer needs, which allowed it detect changes in these needs, namely the increase in the popularity of functional and carbon-free soft drinks in time....

Read more

Healthier baby food

Following a long process of development which had cost HUF 30 million, the baby food product line of Univer Product Zrt. has become the first in the Hungarian market to...

Read more

Whisky brand for soberness

Mika Hakkinen, two time world chamion Formula One pilot opened an event called „Never drink, when you drive” on 31. July, in Budapest. This event is part of a world-wide...

Read more

Energy for everybody!

Energy drinks have lost their exclusivity, but this isn’t bad news for retailers, as quantities have been boosted. – Things have changed completely – says László Boros, sales director of...

Read more

Specialised and convenience focused innovations

Sales of household chemical and body care products can be boosted substantially by the introduction of innovative products. Specialised detergents are in high demand, for example. According to research by...

Read more

Potato price on the peak

The price of agricultural produce grew by 8,1 per cent in January-May, compared to the same period last year. The price of products made from plants increased by 14,2 per...

Read more

Sédvölgyi Sonka

Made from 100 per cent pork, Hungarian style flavouring. Available in modernised packaging, in 500 and 300 gram sizes....

Read more

Hungarian consumers changing

Hungarian consumers have changed as much in the past 15-20 years as average European consumers have in 50 years- said Ákos Kozák, director of GfK Hungária Piackutató Intézet at the...

Read more
Oldal