Company and Personal News
Unilever to cut 10-12,000 jobs in Europe
Date: 2007-09-05 00:00:00
Unilever's announcement in August that it would cut up to 11 pct of its workforce over the next four years as part of the 'One Unilever' programme. Anglo-Dutch consumer...
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Unilever has developed more salt-reduced products
Date: 2007-09-05 00:00:00
The range of products within the Pot Noodle brand will now contain 50 per cent less salt than in 2005, continuing the company's programme to reduce salt levels in all...
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PepsiAmericas has set up a joint venture in Bulgaria
Date: 2007-09-05 00:00:00
The american beverage company, which initially owns 20% of the joint venture, said that the new arrangements with Agrima will result in PepsiAmericas owning 100% of the joint venture as...
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Turo Rudi production in China
Date: 2007-09-05 00:00:00
EU-Milk Technologies Kft. made a joint venture with a chinese agriculture company to process milk products as the famous hungarian Turo Rudi (curded cold sweets), yoghurt and kefir. The company,...
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Dunkin' Donuts develops new zero trans oil
Date: 2007-09-03 00:00:00
US-based Dunkin' Brands has developed a new oil in order to create trans-free fat bakery products without sacrificing quality, flavour and taste, the company said this week. The Dunkin'...
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“Challenging” UK, US but InBev still up in Q2
Date: 2007-08-31 00:00:00
The Belgium-based brewer has reported a strong showing in its second quarter, despite “challenging conditions” in both the UK and US. Sales in the period rose by 7.6% in...
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Coca-Cola to close concentrates plant near to Dublin
Date: 2007-08-31 00:00:00
The beverage giant would shut down one of its three ingredients plants in Ireland. The company will shift the production of concentrates from the 30-year-old plant in Drogheda, north of...
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Cadbury to buy Intergum
Date: 2007-08-30 00:00:00
Cadbury's planned acquisition of the Turkey-based chewing gum manufacturer Intergum has been approved by the competition regulator. Cadbury announced the proposed 333m acquisition in June this year, claiming the move...
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Run on furniture – especially at IKEA
Date: 2007-08-30 00:00:00
The Hungarian IKEA has reported HUF 38.6 billion revenues for its financial year ending 31 August, which is a 16% increase from FY2006. IKEA Lakberendezési Kft. had 4.7 million customers...
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Heineken fixed its 20-25% profit growth forecast
Date: 2007-08-30 00:00:00
The Holland-based brewer said that net profit for the six months to the end of June fell markedly, by 30.4% year-on-year, to EUR302m, although net profit took a hammering from...
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Royal Unibrew buys Latvian brewery Livu Alus
Date: 2007-08-30 00:00:00
The Danish brewer Royal Unibrew AS bought Latvia's third-largest brewery Livu Alus for 130 mln dkr. The acquisition, which is subject to approval by relevant authorities, is expected to be...
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Bioethanol at Tesco from Monday
Date: 2007-08-30 00:00:00
The Tesco Megapark in Pesterzsebet will be the first Hungrian and east-european gas station of Tesco where the green friendly drives can buy bioethanol. Europe second biggest hypermarket chain is...
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Wellness with Gyulai
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Gyulai Húskombinát Zrt. begins a three month campaign on 1. July under the title “Favourite of generations”. The main prize to be won is a wellness weekend in Gyula....
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Borsodi Sör
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Borsodi and friends can rescue us from difficult and embarrassing situations in life. Agency: McCann Erickson Customer: Borsodi Sörgyár Zrt. Product: Borsodi Sör Apperance: RTL Klub, Film+, Sport1, Sport2, Cool...
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Fanta World
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
We regularly bring you flavours from all over the world with the help of Fanta. The well-known Fanta brings playfulness into the everyday lives of consumers and its new flavours...
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New refrigerated warehouse for Mórakert
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
A 4550 square meter refrigerated warehouse was opened in Mórahalom, during the shareholders’ meeting of Mórakert, held in May. The Post Harvest Centrum allows processing of vegetables and fruits using...
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Celine Dion Paris Nights
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Celine Dion Paris Nights invites us for an imaginary trip to the glamorous and romantic Paris nightlife...
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President from Szolnok
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
The recent shareholders’ meeting of Co-op Hungary Zrt. held on 24. May brought major changes. Pál Bartus president and CEO retired and 51 year old Lajos Csepeli, CEO of Coop...
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LLP growing
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Revenues of LLP group increased by 12 per cent to EUR 7,7 million last year. Infor FMS SunSystems remained the largest division within the group, accounting for 56 per cent...
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First cock a doodle-doo by the Master Good cock
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
The usefulness of hostess promotions is often questioned by experts. There are arguments pro and contra, but hostess promotions are undoubtedly one of the most effective tools for the introduction...
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Vademecum Titan Strong
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
The teeth enhancing technology helps to strengthen enamel on teeth with a protective layer....
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Representing continuity
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Following the retirement of Pál Bartus, László Murányi former general deputy of the CEO has become the new CEO of Co-op Hungary Zrt. He has been working in co-operative trade...
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Farmers may become shareholders in Sio-Eckes
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Sió-Eckes Kft. has sold over 40 million litres of fruit juice, nectar and fruit drink in the first six months of the year, which is 4 per cent more than...
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From micro wave back to the oven again
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Convenience products made without preservatives and exported by Master Good which allow housewives to prepare a delicious lunch or dinner in minutes, practically without any effort, are not too well...
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Pickwick „Wellbeing” tea innovations from August 2007
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Demand for a healthy lifestyle and products following the wellbeing trend is growing in the tea market as well. Pickwick, a major communicator in segments like green tea and rooibos,...
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Austrian pro to lead Wewalka
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Christian Koban has become the new managing director of a Wewalka Kft. He has experience of 17 years in the food business of which 3 years have been accumulated in...
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Henkel for design
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
This year’s Henkel Art Award is to be given in recognition for excellence in industrial design. 31 competitors had entered works, of which 5 have qualified for the international final...
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Message in a bottle
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Coty has always been characterised by market-focused thinking and they still haven’t forgotten to think the way consumers think. It is no wonder that the story of Coty began in...
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Sédvölgyi Sonka
Date: 2007-08-29 08:00:00
Made from 100 per cent pork, Hungarian style flavouring. Available in modernised packaging, in 500 and 300 gram sizes....
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