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Ice cream UFO

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

A rich mixture of cream and oil with a vibrant fragrance....

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Intense interest displayed towards Anuga

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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Kubu for health competition ending

The Kubu for health competition organised by Maspex Olympos Kft. for primary schools has ended successfully. The objective has been to promote the consumption of fruits, fruit juice and vegetables....

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World famous BOLS vodka in modern bottle

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

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

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

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

The real thirst quencher for this summer, made from real fruits, without preservatives....

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Changing supply and demand

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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New Nespresso production facility in Avenches

The second NESPRESSO Production and Logistic Centre has been opened by Nestlé in Avenches. The new, 400,000 square meter facility will have an initial annual capacity of 4.8 billion NESPRESSO...

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New head for Nielsen customer relations

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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Reform

Here are some of the measures which would be needed to improve the competitiveness of the sector: – Introducing a system for the tracking of products; – Changes in employment...

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Killer statistics

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

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®

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

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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Captain Pöttyös waiting for kids again

Pöttyös Boat on Hajógyári Sziget will once again offer a number of exciting programs and games for kids for a period of five weeks from 6. July. Pöttyös Farm will...

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Caribbean atmosphere by Malibu

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

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

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

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

Gums in fruity flavours, in a sour candy jacket....

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IX. Univer Business Golf Championship

The Univer Business Golf Championship celebrated its 9th birthday this year on 6. June. The event was held in the Bük Radisson Hotel and Birdland Golf Club. The majority of...

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Over HUF 50 billion of revenues for local MARS subsidiaries

Combined revenues generated by the two Hungarian MARS subsidiaries totalled over HUF 50 billion in 2008. MARS Magyarország Értékesítő Bt. is the distributor of Snickers®, Twix®, and Uncle Ben’s®, while...

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Changes in sales of the top 12 chemical categories

Sales of 60 household chemical and cosmetics categories are monitored by the Nielsen Retail Index. Changes between May 2008-April 2009....

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Innovations in margarine dedicated to functionality

Baking margarine is the segment of the rather saturated margarine market where expansion can be expected as many consumers are turning to cooking at home. The number of categories in...

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What is Bocuse d’Or worth when it’s Hungarian?

The final of the local Bocuse d’Or competition is to be held in the Hungexpo complex, during the Foodapest-UKBA 2010 exhibition. Eight competitors are expected to reach the final. The...

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Europe economising

According to an Eurostat estimate, retail sales were down by 3.1 percent in the EU-27 countries in March 2009, compared to the preceding March. Growth was only recorded in Belgium,...

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Orbit Professional Mints erdei gyümölcs

A new, fruity flavour has been added to the popular Orbit Professional Mints product line....

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