http://www.expostudio.net/RSS Document generated by ExpoStudioCopyright 2008 Expostudio.NetExpoStudiohttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d3cf18d7-6c13-4748-b222-666fa4551e95&type=PressRelease&ln=7A Magyar Marketing Szövetség (MMSZ) és a Marketing Tanácsadók Klubja (MATAK) 2008-ban ismét szakmai rendezvényeket tart az IFE Foodapest kiállításon.Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:34:07 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=b0df6425-b41c-46b3-982c-9fea6da4b9e4&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Britain's biggest food retailer Tesco Plc reported on Tuesday a 14.7 percent rise in annual profits that was at the top end of analysts' forecasts and said it had met its long-held overseas earnings targets. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:49:37 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=480f92e0-b1b4-47d8-9390-d9395d2f34fc&type=IndustryNews&ln=3TESCO, Britain’s biggest supermarket group, is to embark on a new strategy of opening stores that do not sell food — a move that will strike fear into the hearts of the country’s largest retailers. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:21:53 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c39bdfa2-18b7-4313-8d0e-677b5aa7e9d8&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The U.K. retail giant's $2 billion U.S. invasion later this year may hit Colorado, discovers Fortune's Matthew Boyle.Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:03:49 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=dc6a4ff1-bea1-4e4a-877d-4fce5ec2bc29&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The share of supermarkets in the FMCG sector grew by 1.8 percentage points to 16.6%Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=535bf4a8-14f3-4fb0-b6f6-3a5dd5d0d651&type=IndustryNews&ln=3A revolutionary new barrier coating, which is both water and grease resistant, has been developed by Europe’s leading corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=dc35a97c-bbb0-4379-801e-b586ade09e5b&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Food makers confronted by today's challenging economic times must continue to invest hard in innovation to beat the downturn. This year's SIAL, which opened yesterday in Paris, is a showcase of new ideas that could help to boost margins and weather the economic storm.Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=5ce13cb3-d088-47e5-8ede-5b5bd21acf55&type=IndustryNews&ln=3At yesterday’s IGD Convention, Tesco’s Lucy Neville-Rolfe explained about the Tesco approach to the new trading environment. She explained that Tesco’s success has been based on giving customers what they want, and that this remains very much the case. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:05:30 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=7209bbe9-6b4e-4ccd-baac-22466c4b29f8&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Whitbread Plc, the owner of Premier Inn budget hotels and Costa cafes, made ``good progress'' in the first six weeks of its second half as business travelers and consumers moved to economize. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=35a406f2-a619-4b3a-87f7-1cd3e0835319&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Cattlemen and meat packers in the US are ramping up the production of hormone-free beef to sell in the UK and throughout Europe. The singlemindedness of British and European meat eaters has all but ended the longstanding beef war between the US and the EU - even if lawyers for the two sides don't realise it yet. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=544045dd-44ca-4883-8497-4b7b90376ba8&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Concerns over the potential decline of US ‘luxury’ food and snack demand during the run up to Christmas are not being shared by European manufacturers of sweet snacks, according to one industry association. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=0253b56b-86b1-4e96-a157-c3c5c377a662&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Despite expected difficulties in the Hungarian marked, due to prospects of a sharp drop in external demand and ongoing fiscal tightening measures, foreign retailers have remained interested in the country's potential in the discount sector.Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=297cb3ac-2e78-406f-849c-56fdc6b8d3ed&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Croatian food concern Agrokor has revealed that it has launched a bid to buy a 48.08% stake in food retailer and wholesaler ZitnjakTue, 16 Sep 2008 15:44:51 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=b315b7cc-248f-4ba4-b148-e82e91afe78c&type=IndustryNews&ln=3According to Serbian Business Registry data, Marbo made a EUR 12.5mn profit last year, 50 percent up on 2006. In 2007, the company’s revenue totaled some EUR 50mn. According to press reports, Marbo owns firms and distribution centers in Croatia, Albania, Greece, Macedonia and Montenegro.Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=5d80fca3-408f-496f-8cb8-04cba629d607&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Leading frozen food manufacturers are joining forces for a concerted PR offensive as the credit crunch hits consumers.Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=1ec6029b-d26f-4a07-bb1c-213537b0765f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3BULGARIA: SCHWARZ Lidl plans for Bulgarian expansionTue, 09 Sep 2008 16:38:09 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=874083d2-b02b-4b3b-8642-3afab7948f0c&type=IndustryNews&ln=3In Croatia, Konzum has cut prices of some basic goods to help ease inflationary pressures in a move that will cost it HRK50 millionTue, 09 Sep 2008 16:35:14 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=7db2933a-1060-4e33-8a02-2a8157a056af&type=IndustryNews&ln=3As a UN expert urges a reduction in meat consumption to help tackle climate change, food manufacturers can help by using less meat in products and ensuring what meat they do use is reared with higher welfare standards. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=4b310ad2-db90-498e-91aa-dd8a3b8fb026&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Ice cream is leading growth in the global market for innovative dairy products as consumers increasingly associate the segment as being more of an everyday, year-round household grocery, according to a new report. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=2f04d422-100b-441d-91d0-b990bcb2199c&type=IndustryNews&ln=3For the first time ever, two Ugandan exporting firms have been certified by the European Union private standard called Global Gap. This milestone has opened and increased chances of Uganda’s exports presence on the shelves of EU supermarkets.Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:10:41 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3b1c4ac7-e6a7-4006-8ee9-818156cbd03f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Slovenian herbal specialist, Vitiva, has debuted a high-concentrate rosemary extract it says is ideal for functional beverages. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=1a5c300c-82db-4179-a6cc-bbd384e8cdf4&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Manufacturers push 'healthy, low-cost option' as credit crunch, food waste concerns bite Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=01c5a402-6834-4e99-a96e-cf02c66831e2&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Polman leaves Nestlé to join UnileverThu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3fae853f-fc88-4514-9045-3ddba39cb727&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Imperfect as they may be, the European Union’s regulatory efforts in the food area have attracted the attention of regulators around the world, some of whom view what is being done in the bloc as a legislative template. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c250aa01-6eec-41de-b13f-01c5745f1c44&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Slovenian retailer Mercator has reported a 14% rise in first half Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:10:09 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d3f3e3c8-3cbc-4995-9610-72c48a0274eb&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Tesco's investment in South east Europe increasesTue, 02 Sep 2008 10:08:17 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=88f54ab7-5cec-4a39-84e2-5712fec58d51&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Russia's import ban on Georgian produce could soon turn out to be counter-productive.Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=014b7406-bb65-4c39-9d6f-2b3d1e43d909&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Giant Swiss bakery, Hiestand, and Irish group, IAWS, have merged to become the world’s biggest manufacturer of frozen baked goods. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:41:06 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=ec2291b5-7b65-4326-b69d-59ed33aacb8e&type=IndustryNews&ln=3A line of high-dose, omega-3 juice drinks produced by Norwegian fish oil specialist Pharmalogica, has expanded its distribution from 200 to 1100 retail outlets in six months. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:08:54 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c9618726-7df4-44e4-9ddd-7e2d1d7f999f&type=IndustryNews&ln=320% year-on-year increase in sales in Eastern EuropeThu, 28 Aug 2008 15:54:39 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=5eaaa514-0174-43cc-8360-d27faaf4cab0&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Retail chain Spar has inaugurated its second logistics centre in HungaryThu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f90016b9-4e62-45db-8ed7-5fdb0437168d&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Retail chain Spar has inaugurated its second logistics centre in HungaryThu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=66b059ec-3177-4cc7-873b-c799609146fb&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Slovenian retailer Mercator has announced that it is going to roll out self-checkout desks from IBM in its operations in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:34:04 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f4aa2bcf-0ac3-4d00-9374-ee301e87919a&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Growth potential While the issue rages on, the market for sports and energy drinks continues to grow strongly. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=79b6f066-b7b3-4e0c-82ae-e454c2ac1d0f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3 Idea, a subsidiary of the Croatian food concern Agrokor, is likely to receive a loan of EUR70 million (USD109 million) from EBRD. The total value of the project is EUR120 million (USD187 million). EBRD plans to provide EUR35 million (USD55 million) with another EUR35 million (USD55 million) coming from other participating banks. The project will support a regional investor in Serbia and its development of modern retail formats particularly outside Belgrade where the penetration of modern retail is still low, EBRD said in a statement. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:33:14 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=203f35c7-ccbf-4102-b0cc-1b7e61595048&type=IndustryNews&ln=3 BULGARIA: SCHWARZ GROUP Kaufland invests in Bulgarian DC Kaufland in Bulgaria is further expanding its logistics site in Rakovski near Plovdiv. The hypermarket operator will invest BGN50 million (USD39.7 million) this year in an additional building close to the existing distribution centre. Kaufland already expanded the site in 2006 and 2007. The latest constructions are expected to be completed by the end of this year. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:29:26 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e61af853-9337-42f0-b115-489264d54be7&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Increased use of enzymes by brewers and demand for baking enzymes in emerging markets have helped Novozymes achieve impressive sales growth in its food division in the first half of 2008. The Danish enzyme and biobusiness company supplies to a broad slate of industries, including detergents, textiles and pharmaceuticals – as well food and beverage manufacturers. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e5079355-2e04-455d-92cb-1dd386cb7e3d&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Tesco ended years of speculation yesterday by signing a deal to launch a wholesale cash and carry business in India, but said that sales would initially be "modest". * The UK company now has operations in 12 countries (excluding India) outside Britain, which also include the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Republic of Ireland, Slovakia, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan. Given its strong position in the UK grocery market, Tesco expects its international division will deliver a large chunk of its sales growth over coming years. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:08:09 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=a63adaf2-9e67-4dad-9b95-81b828bf32a9&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The bakery sector in Eastern Europe is catching the attention of international food companies as the market experiences growth in the region and shows future potential. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:09:55 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=29bc4923-ffc7-4ce2-ad1a-2b83441e0f61&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Processors in the Yorkshire and Humber region will get added support on issues ranging from international commerce to supply chain efficiency thanks to a £4.1M cash injection from Yorkshire Forward. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:01:06 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=77159b4b-0a77-4aa1-86e7-8744502fcc97&type=PressRelease&ln=3Montgomery Exhibitions has recently undertaken a dynamic reshuffle. The structure of the company has been streamlined to have one Senior Project Manager leading the sales team, to increase the productivity and recruitment of exhibitors for the shows. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:56:23 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=aead3510-c77d-4d4b-b6f7-f85b0a83e284&type=PressRelease&ln=3Invaluable Market Reports providing companies with detailed information as to the best route into specific international markets are now available to companies participating in the IFE Worldwide Portfolio of food and drink exhibitions.Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:39:23 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=b1d8f8a0-bef3-4356-979d-939dc043ca20&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Leading Croatian retailer Konzum has reported half yearly performance results. Sales grew by around 12% to HRK5.4bn (€0.75bn).Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=a8afd087-c99f-4b97-a0dc-40f53782a8ca&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Metro Group has reported half yearly growth of +7.1% to €31.7bn, with international sales contributing over 60% of revenue for the first time.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=300262ff-666c-47ac-9332-4f6a8bde10ed&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Coca Cola Romania has announced Gábor Békefi as the new Adriatic and Balkans Business Unit President.Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=33ccd8d7-747e-4223-8444-f413bdb37015&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The European Commission has launched a campaign to inform consumers of the benefits of organic food and support those involved in the ever-growing organic market.Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:24:47 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=4dcbe2aa-3978-4274-b6cc-c91ae4641d4f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Tesco announced a major push into banking and other services with a 950 million pound deal to buy out Royal Bank of Scotland from their finance joint venture.Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=1f41aa5c-e3e8-40da-afbb-1a30e6a05aec&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The European Center of the International Center for Economic Growth (ICEG) said that Hungary and Romania would record higher economic growth in 2008 than in 2007. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=26662475-55c8-4a7d-bba2-d5ae909e92de&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Swedish probiotics specialist Probi has signed two deals to distribute probiotic supplements in eastern Europe, a region it believes possesses "huge potential".Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:25:53 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=16efc146-f7ae-4610-bdce-9dcb0dce0481&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Croatian food company Agrokor Group has acquired a 51.92% stake in health foods company Zitnjak d.d.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=5f9f5876-4d8c-4d13-8ded-a50313e663d5&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Carrefour Romania reported 508 milion euro in sales in the first half of 2008, compared to 362 milion euro in the same period, last year.Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=351b4f85-e29e-434d-aba9-dd9faaff7a07&type=IndustryNews&ln=3US fast food chain Burger King is to open its franchises in Slovenia soon.Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d3b0fa8f-875e-4498-8fb1-dba7266689ca&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The US coffeehouse chain Starbucks is going to enter the Bulgarian market by the end of 2008.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e1749435-00f9-4fce-b364-35cc6076c180&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The European Parliament has published its draft report on amendments to the novel foods regulation, having made revisions to ensure better clarity.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=ab83c471-fb26-43e2-bfc7-8321d90ce06a&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Faltering optimism over Croatia's EU prospects after the Irish rejection of the Lisbon Treaty in June received a much-needed boost at Croatia Summit 2008 last weekend.Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d5eac971-42df-4551-a6a7-5bdb38ee9310&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Bulgaria's GDP growth reached record levels of 7% during the first 6 months of 2008.Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=135ae2d8-67f6-490e-83a8-331261555e8b&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Author, and Budapest resident, Carolyn Bánfalvi checks in with a few of her favorite things: Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3c58df65-b263-4e76-a70e-81d07b4ed7b4&type=IndustryNews&ln=3According to reports in the local press, CBA Asset Management in Bulgaria has completed the purchase of local supermarket chain Burlex.Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c3907e89-b8ec-44c9-b191-674381ff51e8&type=IndustryNews&ln=3According to reports in the local press, SPAR (Austria) plans to introduce its Spar supermarket banner to the country in 2009.Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=72d4d698-9a2a-417a-8a04-a30fa5a05e1d&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Slovenian-based TUS has opened its second supermarket in Serbia, located in the city of Novi Sad.Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=47e9180d-777f-46d4-a7af-d356b7917ceb&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Tengelmann-owned discounter Plus in Hungary by SPAR (Austria).Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=8a3ef568-957d-41ef-ac06-944dfba2056b&type=IndustryNews&ln=3In the face of another rejection of a European Union treaty, the bloc's food industry has one glaring path ahead: business as normal.Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:52 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=90703acb-7f17-40bb-912f-a458129ee293&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Beneo-Palatinit says that the European market for sugar-free gum continues to prosper amidst a general innovation focus on embracing consumer health concerns.Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c642469e-ea79-4a5b-8486-16b35ca39959&type=PressRelease&ln=3Market Reports providing companies with detailed information as to the best route into specific international markets are being made available to companies participating in the IFE Worldwide Portfolio of food and drink exhibitions.Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:17:58 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=701441a0-9075-4c42-9282-3045b9cbdfb3&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Rewe Group in Poland has said that it is planning to nearly double the number of Billa supermarkets by the end of 2010.Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=94980a93-bb6c-4610-a0c0-940ff1524d05&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Bosnia and Herzegovina signed a pre-accession deal with the EU on 16 June in Luxembourg after weeks of delay, with the move representing important progress in the Balkan country's EU integration process.Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=89b0b4a1-aaad-4045-8bb6-4c961493030c&type=IndustryNews&ln=3A European Commission proposal for a Mutual Recognition Regulation will ease trade barriers across the bloc for food supplements makers, according to a European Commission official.Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=280880e5-8e53-4667-9783-7a096b7b50fe&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Agrokor has started the construction of a EUR20 million (USD30.96 million) centre for buyout and distribution of agricultural produce.Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e1fd9bf5-50f7-4cf6-8e78-f001b3bc48f3&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Metro Cash&Carry, the German chain of self-service wholesale warehouses, has slated BGN 150 mln for investment in three new local outlets in as many years.Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f8c7cfad-b9f5-4475-889d-17ec570af434&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The growing success of the organic market will be only slightly marred by soaring food prices, which are tightening consumers' purse strings across Europe, say industry experts. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:24:15 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f81c7191-3640-47b2-ad4f-cade5ab87ac5&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Tesco Plc, Britain's biggest retailer, reported on Tuesday a slowdown in UK underlying sales as its first quarter progressed as consumers cut back on spending in non-food areas such as furniture, sending its shares over 2 percent lower.Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=ad7feeac-7033-4227-b4a5-050c06c80232&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Ahold has today published its interim financial report for the first quarter of 2008.Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=61baafc0-ef14-474e-baa3-e2a95726b818&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The Vandemoortele Group has announced its plans to take over Group Panavi, expanding further its presence in the European frozen bakery products market.Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=0bb9c9bd-5db3-46a9-8725-fb51f908f85b&type=IndustryNews&ln=3At first sight, the size and maturity of Slovenian retail market do not hold a promise of fast growth. However, industry leaders have learned how to leverage their knowledge of a wider Western Balkans region to outgrow the confines of their domestic market.Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=8161fd2e-8901-4229-a13e-6104cda67f76&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Hungary is the seventh most popular investment target in Europe as shown in the survey by the professional services firm Ernst & Young.Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=33325dfb-6343-4f42-8f5d-0e6ed74b21cd&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The Czech Republic has seen a massive increase in the number of shopping malls in recent years, with around 60 of them dotted around the country.Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=783cb6dd-e604-4bd8-b23c-dcbe3e8d64a4&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Delta Maxi CEO Dragan Filipovic has announced that the Serbian retailer is planning to open 33 new stores in the Balkans region by the end of 2008.Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d5c02a3e-3dd2-4a8a-8aaf-6873d80a0fb5&type=IndustryNews&ln=3A Chinese food company opened its first European plant earlier this week in a Czech village, seeking to turn the sleepy spot into a launching pad for its European and North American expansion.Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f70e8c00-b3f3-4f43-aad6-a8bdf6daad58&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Carrefour opened its first supermarket in Romania under the banner Carrefour Express. This step illustrates Carrefour’ strategy to consolidate its presence in the growing markets.Tue, 27 May 2008 10:10:59 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3a73b6f4-b1f4-4f76-8eba-77a784b438c0&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Leading sugar and starch producer in Central and Eastern Europe, Agrana has announced it has acquired, subject to regulatory authority approval, 50 per cent of the shares in the sugar sales operations of the Studen Group, Vienna.Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=94644c8a-c67c-41ed-bce4-26d62bbab1d3&type=IndustryNews&ln=3International analysts have improved Romania’s economic growth prospects, this being one of the few states for which economists provide more optimistic forecasts.Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=43af64df-d209-4b4f-87c7-86e1685f1763&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The country’s production of coffee is projected to be up by 9% at 285,000 tonnes during 2008, compared with 262,000 tonnes last year.Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=6d0eb37d-7e7c-4088-81d7-52e21cde7a4e&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Rising Czech nutraceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturer, Walmark, has gained the right to produce and distribute several brands from American pharma giant Bristol-Myers Squib (BMS) as its eastern European presence grows. Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=78f3fd23-c12a-41b1-a31e-32d84b1579a5&type=IndustryNews&ln=7Az Ottakringer tőkeinjekciójaFri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=87a6b3c9-f345-488f-bd4f-1f6218250787&type=IndustryNews&ln=7Az SCD a jövőben az ingatlanüzletre koncentrálFri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=24808466-3372-46a7-b611-7e3d0cf8e618&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Đukanović says that Montenegro is the brightest spot in terms of EU integration in the region.Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=6344e7d0-ca64-485f-8698-30f4dd46ca1f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3SCD will focus on real estate business in the futureFri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=79fbbcc8-faf9-4014-a45a-0908445166b3&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Capital injection by OttakringerFri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=749516b8-d370-4aa7-adcc-8b937b7531b8&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Manufacturers are getting more adventurous over erythritol use since it gained EU-wide approval this year, says Cargill, but the real boom will come when they can make a low-calorie claim in Europe. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=6d1925db-3ac1-42c9-bd76-2d951ac312de&type=IndustryNews&ln=3A European Union representative says there are no obstacles to Bosnia signing a pre-membership agreement with the European bloc. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=1a0e58a1-87b6-4f99-bc9f-25df03b2fda3&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The financial system in Slovenia is in relatively good condition, while Banka Slovenije is alert and monitors the situation on the market, central bank Governor Marko Kranjec said as he presented the report on financial stability.Tue, 20 May 2008 12:27:08 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d580a0f7-ff8e-4229-b825-b5d0558a1fab&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Bulgaria is confident it could introduce the euro, the single European currency, and join the Schengen Space by 2010/2011Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=390775cf-ffb6-4eb9-9db3-36c9251d21d9&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Nestlé announced at a meeting held in Moscow last week that it is aiming for accelerated growth in Central and Eastern Europe.Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f3ebe295-5a10-4f2e-89ea-84720f56b623&type=IndustryNews&ln=320 new stores to be opened in near futureFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=9ff214f4-9451-4652-8a6a-7003e61919a5&type=PressRelease&ln=31. Balaton chocolate wafer bar: from Kraft to Nestlé Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=06a52133-fbc1-47ee-a57e-9816021214bb&type=IndustryNews&ln=720 új üzlet nyílik a közeljövőbenFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=072ac721-e821-4325-ad12-595d018215f7&type=IndustryNews&ln=3During an official visit to Germany, Prime-Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu explained the reasons why German investors should not take a detour around Romania.Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=14231ad0-24ab-445b-9c13-862f64889271&type=PressRelease&ln=7Áthelyezik a termeléstFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=de95c834-4486-423a-bbd1-37755a64aff7&type=IndustryNews&ln=3China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin Wednesday called for new measures to boost economic cooperation with Croatia with increasing mutual needs and convergence of common interests.Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d0fc83d1-8dc5-4708-8503-c1f1a45fd541&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Slovenian retailer Mercator yesterday announced that the local unit of UniCredit Group has bought 8% of the retailer for an undisclosed sum.Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=0db6a05d-594e-45a7-aad0-f13367c9c023&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The ambitious EU sugar reforms are on track and progressing at good speed, says Mariann Fisher Boel, confirming the positive outlook expressed by firms presently planning next steps for their sugar divisions.Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=13d8b291-4ff0-41bd-9c42-43e66d2b0607&type=IndustryNews&ln=3In Poland, Tesco’s local operation has reported a 24% rise in full year sales to PLN1.8 billion (USD726.1 million) for the year to February.Tue, 06 May 2008 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3298398c-7cbb-4adb-a211-c4ed2b758789&type=IndustryNews&ln=3French dairy company Lactalis has acquired Romanian producer LaDorna, marking the group's entering on a market where it had previously been present just through imported products.Tue, 06 May 2008 14:05:22 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f2db4962-c71b-4227-bdc1-ba70a2d7a5a4&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Tesco’s operation in the Czech Republic has reported a 23% rise in turnover to CZK38.879 billion (USD1.9 billion) in the year ended February 28.Tue, 06 May 2008 14:02:30 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=2d07218d-cb63-4cca-bd67-7d485543204e&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Serbia will achieve economic growth this year and the next of four and six percent respectively, experts of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=dbcb19f4-4cac-41b4-b6f6-196a26215f5a&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Kraft Foods announced on 24 April that it has signed agreements to sell its Artiach biscuits business in Spain to Barcelona-based bakery Panrico and its Balaton chocolate trademark in Hungary to Nestle.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:58:02 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=bd71c8a4-53d2-4415-a136-02a8fddcc44b&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The brief lull on the Bulgarian retail market has come to an end with a bevy of new players announcing concrete plans for start of their local operations.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=739bd36d-629b-4b5f-b0b1-8498bcf103a2&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Atlantic Restaurant Systems, operator of the Burger King franchise announced the intention to open approximately ten fast foods in Romania, most of them in Bucharest, until the end of 2009.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c8c9c4eb-f9db-472a-a561-3525f044b430&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Solae is seeking to build sales of its soy ingredients in Central and Eastern Europe by spearheading applications that are new to the market, such as dairy and meat replacement and nutrition bars.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:59:09 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=205cf280-3a9d-4af4-ba2b-931a5844bf1a&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Ingredients firm Cargill yesterday completed the expansion of its Polish wheat processing facility, designed to meet consumer demand across the European bloc.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=fa2227f7-d0d7-4bf6-a1d5-d73c49a4c602&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Ocean Spray ITG has revealed extraordinary growth for its products in Poland in the last few years - a phenomenon attributed to growing health awareness, spending power, and a pre-existing berry culture.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d1c86472-74ce-4749-a1b1-ce80b2d9ec27&type=IndustryNews&ln=3NutraCea is expecting to see its first sales of stabilised rice bran in Central and Eastern Europe following this week's FiCEE trade show, where the ingredient has been warmly received for its potential to reduce manufacturers' costs.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3345d166-7baa-4478-a4d7-9dba1f615d70&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The number of Italian franchisers expressing interest in Hungary in Q1 2008 grew by 20% y-o-y.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=8568fb12-e9f8-4a5c-aa1d-850129d6e061&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Slovak water bottling company Zapadoslovenske zriedla has called a public tender to sell Slovak trademarks and production facilities of mineral water Santovka.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=1dfe5f1a-f0b5-473d-92ee-20e6800fe7fe&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Demand for nature-identical flavours in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) remains strong, as lower prices override the Western clamour for all-things natural and organic, say exhibitors at FiCEE.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=bad1b22e-4f23-496b-97a0-0d14c81ef46c&type=IndustryNews&ln=3This week, Nestle continues to profit from its nutrition focus and the Bel Group looks to expand into Czech cheese production.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e4a7d3e9-a743-402d-b030-4f53a6db39a2&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Coca-Cola beverages Hungary has reportedly inaugurated a new bottling line at its Dunaharaszti plant in the country.Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:52:34 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=8f2ec71c-ea9d-4c89-8bfc-f66367a06168&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Romania is the most attractive South-East European country for investors, according to a study authored by Ernst&Young in January 2008.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=baee9c25-ceb2-44f1-b899-efb48e470ef8&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The income average per person in a Bulgarian household over the period 1999-2007 climbed roughly twofold from EUR 750 to EUR 1550.Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=fc790dae-2f66-40f9-aa41-87fd0da30c26&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Aldi has today opened its first five stores in Hungary. Aldi's entry into Hungary has been anticipated since June 2006. It reportedly plans over 400 stores over time.Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=258323a8-822e-4b77-b5bf-f6cf668b056f&type=IndustryNews&ln=7Tovább terjeszkednek a nagy eladóterű üzletekWed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=38b6b8b1-a912-4e2e-825c-438763d31482&type=IndustryNews&ln=3French retailer Auchan announced an increase in sales for 2007, despite the stuttering economic situation in western Europe, with economic progress in central and eastern Europe, as well as in China, coming to the rescue.Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e4b74ad5-eeb8-41be-aea4-bdda5a7ab4e0&type=IndustryNews&ln=7A tavalyi év újra a modern csatornák erősödését hoztaWed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=67b24483-862f-4a3b-83a1-fe7714831198&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Chinese imports to Hungary amounted to some €3.75 billion, 21.6% up on 2006. But Hungary has an ambitious plan to expand its role, positioning itself as a gateway for Chinese products to the European markets, and last year signed a contract on a major center in Budapest aimed at facilitating this.Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:17:12 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=b878e72d-6c69-4965-9cc6-8a8c926e115d&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Hungary can achieve economic growth amounting to 3.5% of GDP next year and in 2010, Finance Minister János Veres said at a conference.Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e06b90a8-f8b9-4dd1-9cdb-3378e1874ac3&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Czech demand for imported cheeses continues to grow following the country's accession to member state status within the EU, creating opportunities for exporters of the product in the bloc, according to an industry expert.Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:23:20 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=ce2af0b3-57a5-40d7-834c-81d73b398ac9&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The Baneasa Shopping City Mall, an inherent part of the Baneasa Commercial Area – is pending official opening on April 18, 2008. Apart from prominent fashion brands, Baneasa Shopping City is also introducing the country’s first three-floor food court dedicated to the fast food segment and a first floor accommodating restaurants.Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=7cbbd6c3-d2b0-459f-a210-c34e4fd448fe&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Slovenian retailer Mercator yesterday announced that the conglomerate Istrabenz has sold 2% of its stake in the company for an undisclosed sum.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:37:44 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=50069a6c-8ce7-452d-94a0-cf8b9b0c8dc9&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Aldi in Hungary has announced that it will open its first 17 stores in the country this month (April).Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:35:15 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=b50e59fd-dbf6-4dae-99d5-55a21b240fae&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Modern channels became stronger during last yearTue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d5f0630a-ba3b-4d2d-aed3-2cfec5710a6d&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Stores with large sales areas are gaining more groundTue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=1222a99f-9337-4c8b-bdab-7cbd21027a4f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Tesco, the biggest British retailer, reported annual profit Tuesday that beat analysts' estimates on higher revenue in Asia and eastern Europe.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=2d75b817-a0e8-44d6-81ad-c0eb20677b27&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The Serbian Statistics Office stated today that industrial production in Serbia in February 2008, when compared to February 2007, increased by 12.2%.Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=12c83829-f8ad-4024-a7d9-51f745ab51f5&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The value of Hungary's wine exports increased by 2.95 percent in 2007 while the quantity fell 8.2 percent, business daily Vilaggazdasag said on Tuesday.Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=7c93d6a4-3dbd-49ad-b046-aabec39c9336&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Economic think-tank Pénzügykutató projects Hungary’s economic growth will pick up to 2.0-2.5% in 2008, while inflation will slow to 6%.Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f0f84ddc-a189-4ef0-aaea-9c96d24c2aae&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Romania has attracted eight times higher foreign investments since becoming a NATO member, compared with the period before accession.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:00:51 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=cdc18c9f-4c64-4124-9cb1-8a27f66b6055&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Plus, part of Germany’s Tengelmann group, plans to complete a €250m investment in Bulgaria by 2011, according to corporate communications officer Nicole Dinter.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:06:45 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=38091339-f23e-4718-a6d5-111768057f38&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Romania is currently considered by foreign investors the most attractive investment destination in Central and Eastern Europe.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=cf00d29e-45be-4deb-b658-3357de303ecc&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Nordic Partners group of Iceland can buy Hame, the biggest Czech canned food producer, as the merger will not harm the Czech market, Czech antitrust office UOHS spokesman Kristian Chalupa said.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:36:35 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=25e37184-570f-420c-bbef-3baae754dee9&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The Serbian Statistics Office stated today that the total value of Serbia’s foreign trade in February 2008 was $4.87 billion, an increase of 43.3% compared with the same period in 2007.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=2b6a5f40-5ac4-4b37-b14a-6d22682e6cdd&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Organic food used to be a rare view in stores in Romania, but this is no longer the case.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=abd271eb-1e02-4f9d-9693-c2d7a186425b&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Delhaize Group, the Belgian international food retailer, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire La Fourmi, which operates 14 supermarkets in Bucharest, through its fully-owned subsidiary Mega Image.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e006358b-4ff6-4040-bbd9-46dcb9debe83&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will advance by 6.5 per cent in 2008 and by 6.1 per cent in 2009, according to National Commission of Prognosis (NCP), these estimations being maintained also for the next six years.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=049d6eaa-2418-402a-9b2d-a835f7ba2252&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The net average salary in Romania in 2008 will rise by 13.2%, the National Forecast Commission says.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=5937007e-5c34-4c9f-9c6d-07dcb7a8ecf5&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Tengelmann's discount banner, Plus, has reconfirmed its investment plans for Bulgaria.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:38:51 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f06cea7a-7365-4c4b-bf31-2747d38faa32&type=IndustryNews&ln=3After a week of uncertainty for the future of Italian Mozzarella producers, the European Commission today said it will not be banning sales of the cheese. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:36:33 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=9cd0c4ad-3fbe-4898-a9fd-d458d8247f6f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3In the fourth quarter of 2007, the realised turnover in hotel and restaurant activity nominally increased by 16.0%, as compared to the same period of 2006.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=27af8269-abc7-4b62-ac57-68a08a29247e&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Bulgaria's annual trade with Turkey presently amounts to USD 4 bn, and might reach USD 10 bn in the coming years.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e6502451-4932-4f4c-85f8-10a36363d277&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Nolem is constantly evaluating the potential of new markets and will place new emphasis on developing sales to Eastern Europe.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=96c69d5e-9877-41f8-9ea7-fe3b3df44017&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The operator of the Profi discount and Albinuta supermarket chains will invest €8m in eight new store openings in Romania.Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=a89b5398-ca4c-48b1-92e2-9ad0335af3fb&type=IndustryNews&ln=3While they may produce very different types of beverages, multinational manufacturers Heineken and PepsiCo have both committed to further expansion within the high growth markets of Central and Eastern Europe.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:03:16 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=2c08ec76-185c-4c99-93cf-a0140e507ef3&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Marks & Spencer has announced a joint-venture with COMS to expand in Central and Eastern Europe. M&S has acquired around 51% of its local franchise partner COMS for €13.6m.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3d46cbff-83de-4e75-96a0-da799265525b&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Whereas a few years ago, organic food was a rare occurrence in stores, that is no longer the case.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d39f2850-fe90-4991-93cd-9bb12ac4b692&type=IndustryNews&ln=3According to a new report, Europe dominates the global bakery products market, with an estimated market share of 43.85 per cent in 2007.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=70a1f0ef-8bf2-42fc-876b-a1bdaad67853&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Europe is the largest market for dairy products worldwide with an estimated 42 per cent of the worldwide market in 2007.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=59835768-aca6-428b-b69a-eab08a88bc40&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The current high prices for raw dairy milk being paid by processors and consumers is encouraging Europe's dairy farmers to better meet growing demand for the product, according to a new report.Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3af35154-0baf-47d3-b37e-7e72ceac51d2&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The Eastern European dairy industry is expected to grow at a faster rate than rival markets in the US and Western Europe over the next few years, on the back of increasing consumer spending and product innovation.Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:27:42 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=5f30206c-c498-4197-b358-5915cbf0158e&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Heineken says it hopes to consolidate its position within the high growth Romanian beer and mineral water market by acquiring Transylvania-based brewer Bere Mures for an as yet undisclosed fee.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:22:42 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=595e98d0-9bff-4787-8533-2527885fe9d0&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Slovakia’s gross domestic product grew by a record 14.3% in the Q4 of 2007. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d25bf4a2-125a-4408-9048-c1c63969b0ec&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Central European markets have already matured and, in fact, become almost saturated with modern retail establishmentsSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c9a58c8c-39ed-468f-94e1-77c082c18989&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Carrefour Romania, the third-largest retail group active in the local market, will invest over €120 million this year to expand its network of stores, which will bring total investments of the French company in Romania to some half a billion euro.Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=ce1e620a-f4c6-4b6f-b067-87c7e5932dfe&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of Europe (CIAA) has issued a memorandum outlining the industry's hopes and priorities for Slovenia's six months in the EU presidency. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:11:52 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=50d2ad3d-8baf-4e77-9e8b-bce4ea3d996a&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Britain is rediscovering the wines of Romania and Bulgaria; in the U.S. "it's the reds from Hungary and the whites from Slovenia" that are turning heads. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=69293614-286f-40d9-a427-c58d4d7fc5d1&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Several new specialist shops and a large store point to a growing organic market in Hungary in the last two years. Industry insiders estimate the market growth to be 10-20% a year. In Budapest the number of specialist wholefood shops is rising slowly but steadily.Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=924059e7-1125-40a1-8e4e-336184c18208&type=IndustryNews&ln=3EU member states must recognise erythritol as an approved sweetener by tomorrow, which is expected to increase its use in low-calorie products across Europe. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f922d583-3400-409c-912a-0d957239fcaf&type=IndustryNews&ln=3One year after its entry into the EU, the Romanian economy continues to grow strongly as one of the more robust and energetic Eastern European markets.Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=65d26e7e-9698-4f3c-97f1-7716e716ac5f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3A European consultancy group has published a new report designed to help manufacturers of nutritional products successfully enter the European Union market.Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=0bb56ace-99da-45a8-bd98-e90121de8135&type=IndustryNews&ln=3In the ever-widening world of wine, Slovenia -- the South Central European country bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia -- is emerging as a promising new producer with an idiosyncratic personality.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=83a4b9a2-cafa-4b18-b1d8-f24bd80cf215&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Owen Warnock, partner and food law expert at international law firm Eversheds, unpicks the new EU labelling proposal and assesses what it may mean for food manufacturers. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e915a01c-6290-4970-8a1e-a36b2138e8ce&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The food industry can expect to see progress in novel foods regulation, the Food Improvement Agents Package (FIAP) and the labelling regulation during Slovenia's presidency of the European presidency, according to an advisor.Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=ad29179e-7cbf-4626-adad-844c475b54e1&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Spar Austria, a division of Spar International, has indicated it wants to move into the Serbian market.Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=5be4eb5f-fa6d-414a-a759-0882139e4d30&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Number one snack company PepsiCo yesterday said it has acquired Bulgarian nuts and seeds firm Penelopa, targeting both the health and wellness trend as well as the promising Eastern European market.Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c56409ca-0914-4fa7-8d47-875a383888da&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Local sources state that Rewe Group's Billa supermarket chain will open a further 10 stores in Bulgaria this year.Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=5bdd1894-6523-4ddb-8807-91ffdd67cea4&type=IndustryNews&ln=3According to local press reports, Mercator is to acquire Omega retail units in Bosnia.Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=9568d397-fbce-4a1f-96a1-38b9e0c26187&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Consumption of organic food has risen rapidly in the Czech Republic. Last year, the organic market increased by 49 % compared with 2005, to 760 million Kc (€ 29 million), according to Green Marketing.Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=fa982f89-3cf9-4570-9a58-d67b8e7b2731&type=IndustryNews&ln=3On Dec 6 the first Romanian Bio-shop called Bio-Markt opened in Timisoara, a city in the north-west of the country with 400,000 residents.Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=271106ad-5482-49e4-bae3-ffb51232dca4&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The number of organic farms in the Czech Republic rose by a third year-on-year to 1,249 at the end of October 2007 from 912 a year ago, data from the Agriculture Ministry showed.Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=869caea9-f324-4171-82f4-7e9301b08639&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Emerging markets in Asia and Eastern Europe continue to attract beverage manufacturers, as this week Carlsberg increased its presence in Lao and Coca-Cola said it is looking for acquisitions in central Europe and Russia. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=0e82d336-a932-48c8-b64a-c9c5f6d8a9b5&type=IndustryNews&ln=3ProLogis (NYSE: PLD), the world’s largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, announced that it has completed a 50,000-square-meter build-to-suit facility in Slovakia for Tesco, one of the world’s largest retailers of food and general merchandise.Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=bad0a858-1499-49f7-acac-b8e405f5020d&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Carrefour Marinopoulos has ambitions in Southeastern Europe, it recently presented to the retailer a business plan with forecasts of double digit growth rates for the period 2008-2010.Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f383a793-2ec2-458e-9063-ddc6a4ea564f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Romanian capital Bucharest is ranked 7th in the top preferences of large retailers looking expand in the next five years, according to an international study.Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=05b9bb7d-ac69-4475-ba72-7544feb6c2e2&type=IndustryNews&ln=3British retail giant Tesco is reported to be expanding its share of the Czech market, looking to acquire a local discount chain.Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f8758fff-b765-4784-a4a5-dd13e2e8c2ee&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Mercator, Slovenia's no. 1 retailer, has entered the Montenegrin market by signing an agreement on strategic partnership with Montenegrin company Mex.Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=072acb7b-7dfa-412b-84be-5409a1cf3593&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Romania: Billa To Open New Outlet In December Billa Romania, part of the Rewe group, said it plans to open a supermarket in the southwestern town of Aninoasa in December 2006. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=faa71c81-40e4-4618-892e-e8069ffb1327&type=PressRelease&ln=3The “all new” IFE Foodapest takes place between 20 – 22 November at the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Centre in Central Budapest. Two of the regions best known food and drink fairs, Foodapest and IFE Hungary, have come together to provide buyers with a ‘one-stop’ opportunity to see and compare everything that is new in the food and drink industry.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3e005b28-2e08-4809-9b32-fdbeefa9c3bd&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Co-op Hungary has stated that it expects to increase its FY 2007 revenue by 12.5% to €1.79bn. The retailer saw its H1 2007 revenue increase 8% year-on-year, beating market expectations. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=cb9213c6-7e76-45eb-bb94-a5852aeedf8d&type=PressRelease&ln=3This year’s IFE Foodapest exhibition will introduce a range of new ideas and exciting features to make the event even more beneficial to both exhibitors and visitors. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=43a300b7-5884-47dc-ab0c-324fecaea792&type=IndustryNews&ln=3With its last year's turnover of HUF 200B Auchan Hungary occupies fifth place at Elelmiszer's retail rankings of Hungarian FMCG sector; "renowned operator of ten hypermarkets in Hungary, where its aggressive price strategy has favourable reception with consumers" states IGD, the acknowledged English research institute, about the hypermarket specialist. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=5bc975aa-264c-49e7-9b40-43e10449f2e4&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Consumers in countries that have recently joined the EU are adopting Western tastes and eating habits, and could represent new growth opportunities for Western European and US food companies, says a new Euromonitor International report Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:14:21 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=51a50872-89e5-4e78-ab1e-0fda19f9dfef&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Britain's supreme retailer has prepared mightily for its U.S. debut. The fallout may be wider than first appears.Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=889c3ba5-a801-40eb-ad1e-a696a335805e&type=IndustryNews&ln=3What do Romford, Saffron Waldon, or Leigh-on-Sea have in common? They are all places that a shopper in central Chelmsford, Essex might go to visit their "local" Tesco. That's according to Tesco's definition of local, at any rate. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=71c621e9-3712-485b-90a1-2a8ebc1220c0&type=PressRelease&ln=3Food groups around the world have applauded the decision of Montgomery International/Expomedia Group and Hungexpo to consolidate two major food exhibitions into one large annual event that will serve the Balkan and Central European region. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:36:18 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=979c3970-b104-423e-b70c-f786b59ec69a&type=IndustryNews&ln=3“Within 10 years they have been able to more or less double their market share in total world import demand to four per cent, and similarly impressive growth has been recorded in terms of their market share in total EU15 imports,” a February 9 statement by the group said.Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=2fc0e5cb-b46e-4e84-a09d-0c8f8c8d034c&type=IndustryNews&ln=3There were a couple of interesting investments revealed in the latest Berkshire Hathaway's (nyse: BRKA - news - people ) annual letter to shareholders, a combination of communiqué, sermon and jeremiad penned by legendary investor Warren Buffett. Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=407f8f46-fbd0-4663-976a-e1495107a328&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Private label branding in the Romanian food and beverage industry has helped to drive massive growth Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=acf2b822-3cff-4e9e-a429-942b6443225f&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Contrary to the expected effect of the Hungarian government’s austerity measures on consumer spending power, Auchan is expecting growing sales this year Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=2246b26e-5f6f-4883-8d52-3a11504985e5&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Retail group Spar is to continue with the expansion of its Croatian operations, despite intense legislation in the country, as is prepares to open its largest hypermarket in the country. Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e2477a6e-d963-416a-bbf0-ce4a400853cd&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The antitrust office in Slovakia (PMU) has announced that Tesco has asked for a postponement of the deadline by which it must submit to the office the conditions for the takeover of four hypermarkets from Carrefour.Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=7b9bd89c-523c-429d-a65e-4ca430672f53&type=IndustryNews&ln=3According to reports in the Hungarian press, Aldi, through its Austrian subsidiary Hofer, is planning an extensive expansion on the Hungarian market. Reportedly, Hofer will open five more warehouses and 500 outlets in Hungary in the next few years.Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=0842ef8c-0617-4a54-8f3e-b1f06cf25b56&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Bulgaria and Romania will on Tuesday receive official clearance to join the European Union on January 1, but they face the toughest ever threat of sanctions unless they quickly meet EU standards. The European Commission has decided the two countries should join in 2007 but serious concerns remain about their fight against corruption and organised crime and their ability to protect billions of euros of EU funds from fraud.Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=a93127e1-5b91-4836-8ac7-244d2368f6dc&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Ukraine has called for the establishment of a free trade zone with Hungary in its push towards eventual EU accession. The country hopes that free trade with an EU member state would allow them to better align their markets in the run up to joining the union. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=cb767f6b-03d8-4dbe-98fc-c51ef201d2a0&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Smithfield Foods has targeted massive expansion into Romania as the lynchpin of its plans to muscle further into the European market Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c36827f3-00bd-4020-89b7-f7a415c1bed5&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Discount retailing is still on the rise in Europe, as international expansion and increasing consumer acceptance are set to push sales up 36 per cent by 2010.Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=957cac95-182c-4358-8dae-b8b94c5f7528&type=IndustryNews&ln=320/07/2006 - Europe’s largest retailer Carrefour has announced plans to invest €82m in Romania, following the purchase of key land sites in the country and the recent acquisition of the Hyperlo chain. Sun, 20 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c6c82470-5ec5-4bbe-9e61-ca9e2ac0b59d&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Romania's retail market is becoming more and more dynamic, given that new hypermarkets are to be opened in the capital Bucharest and other cities, the Romanian Rompres news agency reported on Tuesday.Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=74f3e083-1e87-4240-906d-65d2b05bb30c&type=IndustryNews&ln=3With the steady rise of purchasing power, Hungarians appear to be quickly catching up with the shopping habits of Western Europeans. The ever-increasing number of supermarkets and hypermarkets setting up shop in Hungary only fuel the trend. A recent study carried out by marketing company ACNielsen shows that retailers’ labels or so-called private labels are gaining even higher popularity than in the West and are expected to account for an estimated 15-20% of all manufactured products in the next five years. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=be6247f8-5219-4800-88d3-e25e83791c31&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Spar announced that it will open a supermarket in the southeastern city of Constantsa. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=64e1908a-cb76-4308-92f8-29d48d211b5a&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Horticultural trade between south-eastern European countries could be commonplace by next year, as discussions for a free trade agreement gather pace. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=0000dfe4-c844-40dc-8b08-0781bc6ab4b3&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Fortified and functional foods will see greater demand in Hungary, one of Europe’s unhealthiest countries, predicts a report by Euromonitor. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=10b0a21b-6dea-4bef-9607-54c4e3180b3e&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Europe’s largest retailer Carrefour has announced plans to invest €82m in Romania, following the purchase of key land sites in the country and the recent acquisition of the Hyperlo chain. Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f9235fb7-2b2a-4301-b060-b2b978de7c69&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Retail sales in Romania are expected to touch $41.9bn (E33bn) in 2006, up by 16% from the $35.9bn (E28.3bn) in 2005, according to a study by Deloitte. Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=d9d4d864-0896-4b49-a7e3-8c0d8bdb92e5&type=IndustryNews&ln=3East European economic growth accelerated in the first quarter at a record pace, outstripping western Europe's growth as European Union entry boosted exports and investment increased salaries and consumer spending.Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=13630edb-574b-4fee-ab96-1f6289c1fd76&type=IndustryNews&ln=3 Hungary has confirmed it has found the avian influenza virus in a flock of domestic geese, a week after a European Commission report claimed incidents of bird flu are declining in the EU. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=c06ba9de-9986-4c2d-b3e0-a34eb079fb97&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Tesco underlined its dominance of the retail sector today by reporting annual profits of £2.21 billion - a jump of almost 17% on a year earlier.Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=0bb1d7ba-9ed6-454b-8d18-12c038238a74&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Take a look at Tesco's latest half-year earnings announcement and you can't help but notice one often-repeated: increase. That's because sales are up across all of the British retailing behemoth’s lines, Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=0c93d7a3-7b40-41ce-8fef-2dc9068dc862&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Analysts say U.K. grocer Tesco's entry into the U.S. with a "mystery" format could shake up traditional food retailing.Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=525164ab-3d98-4098-a15e-0489f2729863&type=IndustryNews&ln=3As the two retailing giants prepare to battle it out in America, Tesco and Wal-Mart have both announced plans to expand operations further in the Czech Republic and Hungary respectively. Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=e75324af-dd3d-4d45-93d1-f096f647fb18&type=IndustryNews&ln=3When Tesco plants its blue, red and white banner on Californian soil next year, the US is likely to become the 13th country that the British retailer does business in. Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=3ff5ec0f-48bb-4d67-8d30-5ac62f394bc1&type=IndustryNews&ln=3The slowdown biting deeply into the high street is nipping even Tesco, the UK's most successful retailer. Underlying quarterly sales grew by 5.5 per cent between September and November, their slimmest improvement for two years. Sat, 26 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=48af3df7-f056-4e8e-af58-008090a67523&type=IndustryNews&ln=3LONDON, England (CNN) -- Supermarket giant Tesco has become the first UK retailer to post annual profits of more than £2 billion ($3.78 billion).Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=101b82c8-81e2-4b67-ac78-16afd767d6d2&type=IndustryNews&ln=3TESCO is on the march again — and this time the supermarket giant has the media industry in its sights. Sun, 28 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=a39cfb15-3903-4ab8-a0e7-0d40c6ea7167&type=IndustryNews&ln=3TESCO EXTENDED its dominance of the British retail landscape yesterday when it paid pounds 54m for the Cullens, Europa Foods and Harts grocery chains. Fri, 23 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=4d9f4f3c-6e14-4f16-92e3-99b77fe168e0&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Britain's biggest food retailer Tesco Plc reported on Tuesday a 14.7 percent rise in annual profits that was at the top end of analysts' forecasts and said it had met its long-held overseas earnings targets. Thu, 03 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=f6ce018e-e642-4179-9f4a-39529570fc6e&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Tesco, the country's biggest supermarket group, yesterday muscled its way into the bidding frenzy for Safeway, saying it is considering making an offer for the fourth largest chain.Wed, 22 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=1f114eec-6df4-4ba5-ade8-b3e32e0d9ec0&type=IndustryNews&ln=3John Browett, the 37-year-old chief executive of online grocer Tesco.com, keeps his cards close to his chest. He's more than happy to discuss the success of his company, a unit of Britain's No.1 supermarket chain Tesco PLC. Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.ifefoodapest.com/2008/Default.aspx?news=86ed0ed9-5c1e-4266-9d8c-024d055a58af&type=IndustryNews&ln=3Under the deal, Tesco has taken a 35% stake in GroceryWorks for $22 million in cash, intellectual property and technical resources. Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway holds 50% of the business and the rest is held by other shareholders.Tue, 26 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT