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The ZEW index declines for three months now

The business cycle and business sentiment indicator of ZEW Economic Research Company, decreased in June and July too. The index fell by 7.2 point to 21.2 points in July, compared...

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Red Bull Air Race to be cancelled this year

The National Transport Authority decided: they not support the holding of the Red Bull Air Race event in Hungary. The will not give a temporary permit for the usage of...

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The Body Shop’s range expands

From June, the Body Shop’s range expands with food quality lipsticks, made of natural materials and with preservative-free eyelids paints and shampoos. It is estimated that an average woman sucks...

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Tesco won with heat wave and World Cup

Due to the World Cup and the good weather of the last few weeks, a significant increase occured in the Tesco in the marketing of beer, soft drinks, ice cream...

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Nearly 1 billion investment in the pork manufacturing plant

The fattening plant of Pankota-Kórógy Sertéstenyésztő és Takarmányelőállító Kft. was modernized from more than 900 million HUF. The investment was the last step of the three-step upgrade. As the result...

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The sugar factory is ready for the processing campaign

The country's only operating sugar factory in Kaposvár is preparing for the sugar beet processing campaign, with more than 650 million HUF worth of development. Hájos László, Chief Technical Officer...

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Kékkúti Mineral Water produces without final water rights permission

Since early June, the Kékkúti Mineral Water Co. produces without final water rights permission. According to the Káli Basin Environmental Association; that is unlawful, the company says it is not....

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Discount priced wine in the Tesco

Despite Tesco previously supported the government's fight against alcohol abuse, now the company sells bottled wines in its stores for only one pound. The price of the Bulgarian Silver Rock...

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Dr. Rose, the first private hospital of Budapest has been opened

In the heart of the city, in the 5th District the first private hospital of Budapest has been opened on the 1st of July. The main principle of the founders...

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The competition authority punished L`Oreal to five million

The competition authority punished L`Oreal to five million HUF, because the company could not prove the reality what was said in advertisements of three products. However, the Authority concludes that...

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New online application is easy to calculate the ecological footprint

BASF developed an internet-based eco-efficiency barometer, which allows the user to examine the environmental impact of a particular product through combinations of several key parameters. So far, if anyone wanted...

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Mádi László became the President of the Hungarian Brewers Association

Mádi László former MP of Fidesz fills the presidency of the Hungarian Brewers Association – reports the association. From July 2010 Mádi László will be the president of the association,...

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Greenpeace charge against global companies

Greenpeace in its latest report condemns many global companies, because they used to buy paper products from a company, that destroys Indonesian forests. Walmart, Tesco, Carrefour, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Hewlett...

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Colgate-Palmolive’s new managing director

From 1 April 2010, a new managing director supervises Colgate-Pa lmolive’s business activity in Hungary: Péter Juhász returned from London where he worked as sales director of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare....

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Responsible leaflet issuance in the spirit of sustainability

SPAR decided to substantially reduce the size of its weekly published INTERSPAR leaflets. This means that paper usage will be reduced by 800 tons and ink usage will diminish by...

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The secret of pleasant smelling soft skin

Veet® Supreme Essence’s new, rose scented products appeared in shops. It only takes 3 minutes for this hair removal cream to make women’s legs smooth, silky and pleasant smelling. Veet®...

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HELL capitalises domestically on its market success

HELL Energy expanded by 32 percent in 2009, realising a domestic sales revenue of HUF 2.8 billion – the company practically doubled its market share in Hungary. Presently Hungarian-owned HELL...

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METRO to build a unique Customer Academy in Hungary

The founding stone of METRO’s Customer Academy was laid at the end of June, near the company’s headquarters in Budaörs. With the 1,200 m² new complex METRO intends to offer...

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Cappy Ice Fruit’s new design

From May, Cappy Ice Fruit drinks are available in shops with a new design, in 4 improved and 2 completely new flavours. Orange Mix attracts orange lovers with an exciting...

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New Baba products

New Baba products are absorbed quickly, nurturing dry skin with their natural ingredients....

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Successful Guinness record attempt with Irsai Olivér

Királyi Wine House and Cellar Museum organised ‘The world’s largest spritzer’ Guinness record attempt in Buda Castle’s Szent György Square. The 550-litre spritzer giant was made from Szent István Korona’s...

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Update is gaining momentum

Update International Kft.’s plan is to double the number of its franchise stores by the end of the year, completing the building of the 100-shop network in Hungary. The number...

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Milli Mia Túróvarázs reborn

Milli Mia Túróvarázs returns in June with higher fruit content, highlighting the strawberry, apricot, sour cherry and blackcurrant flavours even more. There are few fruit flavours available on the milk...

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Knorr Rafinéria product

Two new additions to the Knorr Rafinéria product range – which offers nourishing and delicious recipes....

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Health road show in INTERSPAR

SPAR Hungary organises its health road show for the 8th time between May and September 2010. The events will raise awareness of a healthy lifestyle in the INTERSPAR stores of...

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Innovation – the driving force behind growth

The need to raise consumers’ attention and keep it compels brand manufacturers to come out with new products regularly. Launching new products is usually accompanied with strong marketing campaigns. On...

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Knorr instant soups

Knorr instant soups welcome two new flavours....

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Desire materialised

Market leader Pöttyös keeps pushing the boundaries of the Túró Rudi segment, appearing in shops with a successful new product every year. This year’s sensation is GURU, which rapidly conquered...

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Biopont Snack

A healthy snack made from organic base materials. It has low oil content, it contains no additives and it is available in exciting flavours....

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Borsodi is still the market leading beer in Hungary

Borsodi Brewery’s sales revenue was HUF 40.6 billion in 2006, with a pretax profit of HUF 4.3 billion – the result of cost efficiency measures after a loss-making 2008 business...

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