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Increase in alcohol taxes, tighter controls

The alcohol tax rate will be increased next year. Tighter controls are expected in the pálinka breweries during the autumn, and new security locks will be used on the equipments....

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Quelle subsidiaries will be operated by new owner

The international Quelle subsidiaries can continue to operate, despite the 1st November termination of German parent company. Soon they will be sold to investors, including the Hungarian firm. According to...

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DM is expanding despite the crisis.

In 2008/2009 DM Drogerie Markt reached a 5.4 percent growth and achieved a turnover of 63.7 billion, so the management of the drugstore chain considers this business year successful, despite...

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Auchan overtakes its competitors

The French hypermarket giant started an intensive expansion over the past decade in the eastern markets, notably in China, Russia and Eastern Europe. Auchan is the world's 14th largest retailer,...

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The third Tesco Express store has opened in Óbuda

On Wednesday, a new Tesco Express store opened in the 3rd district of Budapest, under 1-2 Pablo Neruda street. With this, 15 shops new format Tesco shops are across the...

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Bonbonetti awarded on the occasion of World Food Day

Hungary's largest confectionery company group, the Bonbonetti Group participated on the 4th Hungarian Donation Convoy, as a silver grade sponsor on 16th October 2009. The Bonbonetti Group joined the Hungarian...

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New experience: Arany Ászok half dark beer

The beer lovers are already familiar with the half dark beer category, and they know that this means real specialty.The right proportion of light and dark beer combines the best...

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Food industrial applications up to 1.6 million euros

The modification of the regulation over the “EMVA agricultural products, adding value to provide aid” is already available. On this basis, one can apply until 30th November at the Agriculture...

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The advantages of Superbrands title

Superbrands Hungary organizes a seminar on 4th November in the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus. On the event it will be examined, that how valuable is a Superbrands title win and how...

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Vehicle liability insurance in the Tesco again this year

From 2nd November to 31st December, Tesco customers can choose their own best compulsory vehicle liability insurance, from the offers of all Hungarian insurance companies. In addition, beside the customers...

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U.S.A.: rising house prices, falling consumer confidence

Compared to July, 1.2 percent increase has occured in house prices in the U.S.A. The publication of Conference Board's consumer confidence index washed away optimism. The index was well below...

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New regulation control the services provided at accommodations

According to the new government regulation; The hotels should provide other services besides accommodation, and at least 11 rooms and 21 beds should be maintained. The regulation covers all accommodation...

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Growing retail real estate investments in the second quarter of 2009

According to the latest reasearch of Jones Lang LaSalle real estate consultant; European retail real estate investments increased 85 by percent in the second quarter compared to the first quarter....

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Food prices may dramatically increase

According to the experts of the Standard Chartered Bank; Great food price increases may come in the next few decades. The UN estimates that, by 2050 the global population will...

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Climate protection instead of agricultural support

The pre-draft document in which the European Commission outlines its visions for the 2014 – 2020 budget, indicates a strong shift from the agricultural policy and employement towards climate change...

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GM products in Hungarian shops without any indication

Despite Hungary stands out strongly under the prohibition of gene modified (GM) plants, domestic agriculture is not yet without them. The only permitted gene modified MON810 maize in Europe, although...

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McDonald's withdraw from Iceland

In a few days Iceland will stay without McDonald's: last two McDonald's fast food restaurants of the island will close on 1st November due to the high operating costs. The...

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Henkel innovations in washing

Biopon detergents have been renewed: besides cleaning clothes, they also make them easy to iron. They received a new packaging as well and will appear in stores from October. Silan...

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FOODAPEST NEWS

In just four months, FOODAPEST opens its gates in Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center. We are happy to inform you that in 2010 Trade Magazine will be the official journal of...

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The ”3 percent” ousted from the text.

News came after our magazine went to press that on 13 October the product path law, so much debated on the first day of the conference, was given a green...

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Next step: the concentration of suppliers?

According to Dr Judit Firniksz, a competition law expert with law firm Réti, Antall and Madl Landwell, a concentration process took place in Hungarian food retail in the past 15...

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Franchise news

European concept Belfrit is expanding rapidly in Hungary. The Belgian fast food chain opened its 16th unit in the Budaörs Auchan at the end of September. Belfrit’s main profile is...

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Decrease, but improvement as well

In January-July 2009, the volume of foreign trade was 18 percent lower in export and 25 percent lower in import than one year earlier. KSH’s report also states that our...

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Sága „Nyerjen egy év nyugalmat!” nyereményjáték

Advertising Sága’s prize game ”Nyerjen egy év nyugalmat!” that lasts from 1 October 2009 until 11 December 2009. Agency: Hammer Advertising / média: PHD Customer: SáGa Foods Zrt. Product: Sága...

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Mayonnaise academy

On 10 September, Univer Product Zrt. held a gastronomy-history event called Univer Mayonnaise Academy. Lectures, games and a cooking show brought mayonnaise closer to participants. Today Univer sells one third...

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Coupon terminal facilitates cheaper shopping

Two coupon terminals were placed in Duna Plaza, in the 13th district. According to Tamás Újvári, managing director of Kuponnet Advertising, by using the terminals shoppers can search for promotions,...

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Question:

At the time of crisis is it true for pálinka consumption that ”the pubs will be the last to close”? What are your views on the chances of Hungarian pálinka...

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Excerpt from the president’s justification:

…” It is the Parliament’s right to decide whether legislative means are needed to repel unfair market conducts. (…) I doubt whether the law is completely in line with the...

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Sauces from behind the bars

Every enterprise has to face difficulties sometimes – but the producer of JailHouseFire hot sauces is really special: their products are made in a Florida penitentiary, in 3 varieties. Distributors...

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Fewer guests spent fewer nights

On the commercial accommodation services market, the decline that started early 2009 continues, the trend does not seem to turn yet. In January-August 2009, 2,173 thousand foreign guests spent 6,350...

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