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This is how the opening hours of the shops change during the week of the first of May
Labor Day, i.e. May 1, is traditionally a public holiday in Hungary. This year, the day falls on a Wednesday, which means most shops will be closed. In the following,...
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Deputy State Secretary: promoting healthy eating is a strategic goal
The promotion of food quality, food safety and healthy eating is a strategic goal for the government – the Ministry of the Interior’s Deputy State Secretary responsible for strategic affairs...
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The European Parliament has accepted proposals to reduce the burden on farmers
As a result of the European farmers’ protests, the European Parliament approved the simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which primarily serves to reduce the burden on farmers. Our...
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The Single Parent Center helps families with food donation packages
In April and May, the Single-parent Center supports single-parent families with a total of HUF 10 million worth of cleaning products, toiletries and food donations, the organization told MTI on...
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Eger launches a gastronomic tour campaign, focusing on the Eger Star
Eger is worth a visit not only for the interesting attractions, programs, historical atmosphere, downtown thermal spa or natural environment, but also for its colorful gastronomy. This year, from May...
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Ostrich and emus keepers can also apply for colony development support
There is a future for Hungarian agriculture, including livestock breeding, including ostrich breeding, as the special products that can be produced from these animals can count on ever-increasing interest in...
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Featherweights in the ring
Following a difficult year, most food categories can look forward to 2024 with justified optimism. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 Pricing and promotion given main...
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New subsidies help animal breeders
The Ministry of Agriculture is supporting the sustainability of domestic animal husbandry with two completely new measures with a total budget of HUF 22 billion. The rural development call for...
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Cheese theft is becoming more and more common in the Netherlands
Thieves are increasingly damaging Dutch milk producers and cheese sellers, the damage amounts to tens of thousands of euros every year, said Wim Meure-Buren, president of the Dutch milk producers’...
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Tensions are rising in the Canary Islands between locals and tourists
Tensions are rising in the Canary Islands between locals and tourists, with protests this week against excessive tourism. With over 14 million tourists visiting the islands last year, where only...
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With rising grain prices, it is not worth sitting on stocks
Cereal prices are rising on the European futures markets, so domestic farmers should pay attention to concluding the appropriate contracts and selling their stocks, said Zsolt Feldman, the State Secretary...
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Unilever launches Knorr meal cups to attract working consumers
The brand, recognized for its sauces and broths, is launching seven rice and pasta options for people looking for healthier choices at the office. In fact, a 2023 report found that professionals...
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The Ministry of Agriculture regards livestock breeders as strategic partners
The Ministry of Agriculture views livestock breeders and livestock keepers as strategic partners – the ministry’s parliamentary secretary of state declared on Saturday in Hortobágy, during the St. George’s Day...
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Amazon Launches Low-Cost Grocery Delivery Subscription Plan In The US
E-commerce giant Amazon.com has launched a new grocery delivery subscription in the United States for members of its Prime programme and customers who are recipients of the government food assistance...
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The value-creating developments in agriculture are implemented one after the other
In addition to creating a favorable regulatory environment, it is a priority to ensure that subsidies are continuously available for the actors of the agrarian sector – declared Minister of...
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Getir to leave Western Europe
Quick commerce company Getir is preparing to leave all the countries it is still active in, excluding its home market Turkey and – for now? – the United States. Thousands...
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Fewer pesticides were sold in 2023
The volume of plant protection products sold in 2023 decreased by 22 percent compared to 2022. When examined by category, it can be established that the turnover of other agents...
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A unique application based on objective indicators is launched: the HBLF Diverse and Fair Workplace recognition application period has opened
The recognition of the Diverse and Fair Workplace can be earned by those companies operating in this country that in practice contribute to the creation of an inclusive corporate culture...
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Monster Energy Ultra Rosá
The product, introduced to the Hungarian market in February, offers consumers a completely new taste experience. Monster Energy Ultra Rosá’s red fruity, smooth and light flavour with a refreshing floral...
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About two million tons of food waste is produced in Hungary every year
The former president of the republic, János Áder, chairman of the board of trustees of the Kék Bolygó Climate Protection Foundation, drew attention to the environmental dangers of unjustified consumption...
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“To the bin with food waste” – the Nébih No Leftovers program announces a poster design competition
On the occasion of the Sustainability Theme Week, the program of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) is launching a poster design contest entitled “To the bin with food...
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Rossmann is expanding with more than 200 stores
This year, the Rossmann drugstore chain will spend hundreds of millions of euros on expanding and modernizing its store network, based on the company’s announcement on Thursday. With an investment...
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Primark is preparing for a major innovation
Primark, the international fashion department store, will open its first store in Hungary on May 28, 2024. The opening of Primark’s new store is an exciting step for the Hungarian...
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Paper packaging may not be the best
The environmental effects of packaging are receiving more and more attention as sustainability comes to the fore. Recent research shows that while paper packaging may be easier to recycle than...
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The quarterly revenue of luxury goods manufacturer Hermés increased by 17 percent
In the first quarter of this year, the revenue of the French luxury goods manufacturer Hermés increased more than expected by analysts in a year-on-year comparison. According to the data...
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Magyar Posta dissociates itself from the responsibility of checking the contents of “spoofed packages”
Magyar Posta distances itself from responsibility for checking the content of “counterfeit packages”, the company told MTI on Thursday. It was pointed out that Magyar Posta Zrt. is not an...
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Aldi to create 5,500 new jobs in the UK this year
In the UK Aldi is creating 5,500 new jobs as it expands in 2024. The discount grocer, who plans to build a network of 1,500 stores in the long run,...
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Gebrüder Weiss Kft.’s HUF 10 billion investment in the future of logistics
Gebrüder Weiss Kft.’s new HUF 10 billion investment was handed over: a 10,000 m2 logistics complex equipped with state-of-the-art technologies with a transfer warehouse and a logistics high-rise warehouse, as...
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Hungarian researcher develops stem cell activating food supplement
The fight against aging is not a new endeavor in human history, but thanks to modern scientific research and innovations, we now have many more tools at our disposal to...
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Where next for Student Design?
In the morning of 5 March, there was a POPAI international meeting in pavilion A of the Sirha Budapest 2024 trade fair, where participants discussed the possibilities of expanding the...
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