Company and Personal News
METRO joined Earth Hour this year for the third time
Date: 2011-03-25 11:11:59
In 2009 METRO GROUP participated for the first time in the global “Earth Hour”, organized by the international environmental organization WWF, to oppose the biggest threat facing our planet: climate...
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New product by Danone Greek yoghurt
Date: 2011-03-25 08:13:19
Danone Greek is out now: rich, and creamy-thick yoghurt, it's an indulgent eating experience that you'll want to savor and enjoy. Plus, with 0% Fat, you'll feel good knowing this...
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New chief executive at Auchan Hungary
Date: 2011-03-24 13:52:34
Jean-Paul Fillion founder and CEO of Auchan Hungary Ltd. leaves after sixteen years. Dominique Ducoux will took his place from the 1st of April 2011. Dominique Ducoux (49) works at...
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Tesco is also involved in the Earth Hour action
Date: 2011-03-24 13:50:37
The Hungarian Tesco stores join the Earth Hour, in which on the 26th of March from 8:30 pm they reduce the lighting of their hypermarket and external for an hour...
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Henkel Award for the tenth time
Date: 2011-03-24 13:14:54
The Henkel Art.Award, which is the art competition of Henkel Central Eastern Europe (Henkel CEE) celebrates its tenth anniversary. This year, Henkel expects the applications in painting, graphics, photo, video...
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Advent International to acquire Provimi Pet Food
Date: 2011-03-24 11:46:43
Advent International, the global private equity firm, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Provimi Pet Food (“PPF”), a leading European manufacturer of pet food from Provimi Group, a...
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Pick Szeged wants to increase wages in spite of difficult economic situation
Date: 2011-03-24 11:42:49
The leadership of Pick Szeged Ltd. have voiced their definite intention to increase wages, in spite of the demanding economic situations. Therefore, the management finds it deplorable that that the...
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Cosmetic Industry delighted with BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL DÜSSELDORF
Date: 2011-03-24 11:41:19
Exhibitors and visitors to BEAUTY INTERNATIONAL DÜSSELDORF closing on Sunday were once again delighted by this leading fair for professional cosmetics. Over 100 specialist events on the four focal points...
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Tesco is getting more and more greener
Date: 2011-03-23 13:12:57
Environmental awareness is growing at Tesco. The major aim of the British retail chain is; that until 2050 the company will have zero carbon dioxide emission. In particular, they will...
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Gyulai pálinka was awarded with several medals
Date: 2011-03-23 13:10:30
Two gold and seven silver medals were awarded to the products of Gyulai Pálinka Manufaktúra at one of the world's most prestigious culinary conference, at the World Spirits Award 2011....
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World Spirits Award 2011 was a success
Date: 2011-03-23 11:38:19
More products, more categories, more distilleries, more countries, more medals, more Spirits of the Year, more awards – and more success: this was the sum total of the WSA 2011....
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Spar Verde spring water – a more environment-friendly solution launched
Date: 2011-03-23 11:14:06
SPAR Magyarország Ltd. is a responsible company when it comes to environmentally friendly solutions, therefore they launched another sustainable solution in the past few years. A new environment-friendly product is...
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Environmental consciousness program ran by Kékkúti Ásványvíz Zrt
Date: 2011-03-23 10:09:01
22nd March was the International Day Of Water, and 14 thousand primary school students celebrated it with Nestlé Waters and Wet Projekt. Kékkúti Ásványvíz Ltd. organized an interactive educational day,...
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Mosonmagyaróvár-based sausage plant closed
Date: 2011-03-22 16:21:17
The new owner of the Mosonmagyaróvár-based cured salami factory, Debreceni Csoport Kft, will close the plant this May, only one and a half year later after buying it from Kaiser...
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Corvin shopping center: 36 thousand people greeted the spring on the Night of Discounts
Date: 2011-03-22 14:00:00
Beside the discounts of countless shops, spectacular benefit programs also attracted the visitors. The Night of Discounts of the Corvin Shopping Centre attracted lots of visitors. Programs were the Rádió1...
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METRO plans to open 110 stores in 2011
Date: 2011-03-22 13:58:48
After last year’s profit increase and and dividends increase Metro plans to open 110 stores in 2011. The company expects a 10 percent operating outcome increase in 2011, if the...
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The top managers would like to work for Unilever
Date: 2011-03-22 13:54:06
According to the recent global survey of Hay Group; the best workplaces for managers are banks, the companies of the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) sector, as well as large...
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Tesco considering further investments in Debrecen
Date: 2011-03-22 13:52:04
According to local news informations; an entrepreneur sold 70 thousand square meters of area near the highway 47 in Debrecen, where investors plan to build two commercial units. According to...
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New CEO at Tesco Hungary
Date: 2011-03-22 13:34:25
Gerry Gray is the new CEO of Tesco Hungary. The expert is going to arrive to Hungary within the next few weeks, and start working in mid-April. Gerry Gray has...
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Prowein opening soon
Date: 2011-03-22 11:50:05
At ProWein, the entire world of wine and spirits gets together three days long. Besides the uniquely extensive, international range of wines and spirits, ProWein also offers a comprehensive exhibitors’...
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Nearly all registrations sold – Anuga 2011
Date: 2011-03-22 10:56:30
Anuga: Positive signals during the run-up to the world's most important food and beverage trade fair Anuga 2011: Large number of registrations – from Germany and abroad – Anuga's partner...
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Lidl may withdraw from the Swedish and Danish market
Date: 2011-03-21 13:57:01
According to the latest news, the Lidl discount chains withdraws from the Swedish and Danish markets: According to newspapers; the German discount chain wants to sell its Swedish and Danish...
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One billion HUF seems to be too much for Egervin Winery
Date: 2011-03-21 13:50:46
None of the interested has offered at least net one billion HUF for Egervin Winery, that is under liquidation. The liquidator, writes out a new tender, and wants to close...
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Soon it will turn out who is the best butcher assistant of the country
Date: 2011-03-21 12:12:10
The second round of the Outstanding Student of the Professional tournament, in which the butcher students – meat product manufacturers – can compare their skills begins today. The three-day competition,...
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New positions Kékkúti
Date: 2011-03-21 11:35:50
Starting from the beginning of the year, the new commercial director of Kékkúti Ásványvíz Ltd is Noémi Csete: the expert used to be the leader of the marketing division previously....
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Henkel's sustainability report is more positive than expected
Date: 2011-03-21 11:09:23
In 1992, we published our first Environment Report, which we have consistently developed and refined into today’s Sustainability Report. It has now been published annually for 20 years. Together with...
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EuroShop 2011: Boasting over 106,000 visitors and 2,038 exhibitors biggest EuroShop of all times
Date: 2011-03-18 14:47:50
The world’s biggest trade fair for retailers’ investment needs, EuroShop 2011, has drawn to a successful close in Düsseldorf on Wednesday (2 March 2011). The 2,038 exhibitors from 53 nations...
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The sugar-free Coca-Cola overtakes Pepsi
Date: 2011-03-18 14:43:12
The Anglo-Saxon press called the recent success of Coca-Cola as historic. According to the fresh datas; more was consumed from sugar-free Coca-Cola (Diet Coke or Coca-Cola Light) last year, than...
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The final run-up to the interpack 2011 has begun
Date: 2011-03-18 11:19:54
Preparations for interpack 2011, which is taking place from 12 to 18 May, are now moving into the final busy stages. The prospects for the world’s most important trade fair...
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Hungarian pálinka's success at Destillata
Date: 2011-03-17 17:29:14
Hungarian pálinkas have collected a total of 120 awards at the Destillat competition of Thursday, this way interational schnaps-competition Destillat is making Hungarian pálinka more and more trendy among youngsters...
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