News and articles
Levi Strauss stops producing in Hungary
Date: 2009-03-05 09:55:30
With closure of its Kiskunhalas plant 549 employees will lose their jobs, along with hired labour. The company experiences a marked drop in demand for its clothing and other consumer...
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Foodapest, from 2010 in every two years
Date: 2009-03-05 09:42:23
In the future Hungexpo organises the exhibition alone. The next Foodapest will arrange together with UKBA and Foodatech. Specialities of the next year's exhibition are the Junior Confectioner World Championship...
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New boutique hotel in Budapest
Date: 2009-03-05 08:57:56
The elegant 4-star Hotel Belvedere Budapest is owned by Gyetvai Fivérek Zrt, the operator is Belvedere Hotels Ltd. The art deco-style hotel with unique solutions offers 54 rooms, including 10...
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Synergon Subsidiary Has Become „The Most Dynamic Start-Up Company”
Date: 2009-03-05 08:10:26
Synergon subsidiary, Synergon Retail Systems Kft. received the award given to Hungarian start-up companies. Steinbinder Romulus, the Managing Director of Synergon Retail Systems Kft. received the certificate of merit “The...
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Dreher promoting responsible drinking
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Dreher Sörgyárak Zrt. has launched a web site intended to promote a responsible attitude to alcohol consumption under the name Alkohol.info.hu....
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TV2 preparing for the spring with new programs
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
As it has been revealed recently, a show under the title “Mr. & Mrs.” and hosted by Claudia Liptai and Attila Till is to be launched soon by TV2. Áll...
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Less imported ham – can domestic industry benefit from this?
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
„I have some good news and some bad” – one could say. The good news is that if the HUF will stay as weak as it is now, then domestic...
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Calories in system of classification
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
According to the findings of several surveys, Hungarian consumers are becoming increasingly health conscious, as illustrated by the growing popularity of nutritional labelling systems and programs. Initiatives aimed at orienting...
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Carlsberg 900
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Something of a revolution is taking place in the world of quality beer with the appearance of super premium brands like Carlsberg 900, developed last year and sold only in...
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Romania still enjoying growth
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
According to an estimate by Eurostat, retail sales in the EU-27 countries were down by 0.2 percent on average, and by 1.5 percent in the Euro zone in November 2008,...
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Enviga citrus és erdeigyümölcs ízekben
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Enviga is an innovative product which is not only delicious and refreshing but owing to the unique combination of an antioxidant called EGCG in the green tea and caffeine invigorates...
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Vitamin nimm2 candies launched by Storck
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Storck has launched its nimm2 product range in the Hungarian market recently. nimm2 has been a popular candy brand for several decades in many European markets, because these are made...
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Global European Food Event – Budapest, 29-31. March 2009
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
ECRM would like to invite you to its Global European Food Event to be held in Budapest between 29-31. March. ECRM helps the largest retail chains like Tesco, Auchan, Ahold,...
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Market share of light products growing
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
According to the Nielsen Retail Index, sales of carbonated soft drinks were down by 4 percent in terms of quantity last year, with total sales stagnating around HUF 56 billion....
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Three-quarters of domestic production is exported
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
While total food consumption is declining, the consumption of bio food is growing. Bio production is based on transparent and clear regulations, which guarantee that it is compliant with specific...
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Hooters-concept
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Using beautiful female bodies as marketing tools has become commonplace in all segments of catering, especially in Hooters units. A number of other enterprises have also begun to copy this...
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Fat producing highest price rise
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
In January 2009, consumer prices were up by 0,6 per cent on average compared to December and by 3.1 percent compared to January 2008. Food prices were up 2.2 percent,...
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SOLE Probalance Milk+Fruit 3 ízben
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
The positive effects of fresh milk, fruit juice and healthy yoghurt are combined in SOLE Probalance Milk+Fruit products. Furthermore, Sole Probalance Milk+ products contain inulin – a natural herbal nutrient...
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New CEO for Szentkirályi following a good year
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Total net revenues generated by Szentkirályi Ásványvíz Kft. were up by 12 percent at HUF 5.7 billion last year, while pre-tax profit was HUF 150 million. István Matus has been...
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Registrations for Anuga arriving
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Domestic food manufacturers are displaying more than usual interest towards this year’s Anuga exhibition to be held between 10-14. October in Cologne. 43 Hungarian companies have registered so far. Support...
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Zero producing a plus for the light segment
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Nielsen data only shows minor changes in sales of carbonated soft drinks from one year to another. It is hard to surprise consumers, but as the success achieved by Coca-Cola...
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Bio products everywhere from specialised stores to multinationals
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Biopont Kft established 11 years ago is the market leader in the Hungarian market of bio food, with more than 300 products in 20 product lines. Their brands are: Biopont,...
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Presidential coffee
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
There is no doubt that the owners of the Krispy Kreme café chain in the UK had supported Obama, because they served free coffee with his portrait sprinkled on it...
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New orders for processing sector down by a quarter
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Industrial production was down by 12 percent in November 2008, compared to November 2007. Production in the first 11 months of 2008 was up by 0.4 percent compared to the...
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Axe Hot Fever tusfürdő és aeroszol
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
With an extract of Brazilian hot mud and red dragon fruit, it is a refreshment to help you in getting ready to party....
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Award for Kométa
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Kométa 99 Zrt. received the „Il Ponte“ award from MOKK (Hungarian-Italian Chamber of Commerce) last December, for acting as a bridge in Hungarian-Italian commercial relations....
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11 members for Reál Hungária Drink
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Two new members joined Reál Hungária Drink Kft. in February. With Bora Kft. and Piramis Kft., new counties are now covered by the distribution network of Reál Hungária Drink, which...
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Eight out of ten households buying carbonated soft drinks
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
The market share of carbonated soft drinks remained stable in the market of cold beverages last year. According to data from GfK Hungária ConsumerScan, sales of light products were down...
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Premium quality organic products by Neuner’s – Tea cures have become an inseparable part of wellness
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Organically produced premium quality teas exist, but what makes a product special? Neuner’s products not only give us the answer but also show us a market gap unnoticed so far...
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„Espresso dating guide”
Date: 2009-03-05 08:00:00
Yahoo! has joined forces with Starbucks to play Cupid. Their Espresso Dating Guide web site helps in turning on line dates into real ones in cafés. According to an American...
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