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dm was able to increase consumer trust during the crisis situation too
Dm Kft.’s sales revenue almost reached HUF 122 billion in the 2020 financial year. Dm Kft. stores were open throughout the pandemic, contributing to health protection with fundamental hygiene products....
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We can finally cheer together again! – Zwack Unicum’s limited edition football bottle celebrates
With the unique design, the company celebrates the fact that we can finally sit together again with friends, family and supporters for the success of the Hungarian national team. Unicum...
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(HU) Hosszabb nyitvatartással várja a nyaralókat 13 Balaton-parti településen a SPAR
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Looking for the capital of syrups
Within the framework of a national internet survey, they are looking for the hungarian city with the most syrups. In addition to the number of litres, lexical knowledge of fine...
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Syngenta promotes successful field management with a complete range of technologies
Syngenta has re-staged its traditional field Ser-Show. In Hajdúbömény, farmers were able to see the agricultural company’s rows of arable varieties and learn about the latest technological aspirations that contribute...
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UniCredit Foundation supports Hungarian children’s organisations
For the second time in December 2020, the UniCredit Foundation launched the Call for Europe initiative, which supports social projects for children in the European countries where UniCredit operates. By...
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Kifli.hu has developed a new supplier program in order to increase the proportion of Hungarian products,
Kifli.hu has developed a new supplier program for Hungarian small producers in order to increase the proportion of Hungarian products in the web store, Peter Klekner, the managing director of...
Read moreLidl helps Heim Pál Children’s Hospital
Lidl Hungary will increase the value of the grant to Heim Pál Children’s Hospital from HUF 5 million per month to HUF 6.5 million per month. Food donation contributes significantly...
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Magazine: SPAR makes progress in every area
In spite of the challenges that 2020 brought, SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. came up with an excellent performance. Compared with 2019, sales augmented by 8.7 percent to reach HUF 738.9...
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Varga Mihály: Hungary no longer needs foreign suppliers in the field of disinfectants either
Florin Zrt., a manufacturer of disinfectants, has expanded its capacity with a 2 billion HUF contribution from the Health Industry Support Program, so Hungary no longer needs foreign suppliers in...
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More than 3,000 providers nationwide have joined the National Voucher Network
More than 3,000 providers nationwide have already joined the national network of new gift cards, the National Voucher Exchange, which can be given as a tax benefit to employees. Among...
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EURO 2020 at Akvárium – Cheers with ALDI!
In June, during the European Football Championship, the downtown Aquarium Club will be transformed into a real arena, where guests can experience the joy of sport, shared passion and joint...
Read moreMate and Tungsram work together to ensure food security
The Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE) and Tungsram will establish a joint research institute and outsourced department at the group’s headquarters in Budapest, the parties told MTI...
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HelloParks, part of the Futureal Group, is developing a 400,000 m2 logistic megapark in Budapest western catchment area
In the western agglomeration of the capital, next to the M1 motorway, Patyon continues its expansion helloparks. The company’s biggest development to date complements helloparks phó in the north and...
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Magazine: Report from the boardroom (Part 3) – An interview with Michael Holm, Diageo’s managing director for Eastern European markets
In our new series Judit Szalóky Tóth, a Boyden Executive Search partner makes interviews with executives. This time she asks questions from Michael Holm, who has been the managing director...
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How to get rid of single-use plastics at your McDonald’s
McDonald’s plans to replace plastic packaging materials in addition to EU directives and domestic regulations, with the next step being to start replacing plastic straws and cutlery with alternatives made...
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Mars’s sustainability plan to be reached even before 2025
Mars is transforming the way we do business. From replacing plastic packaging with eco-friendly materials, to advancing global research on critical food safety challenges, to rethinking where and how we...
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SAP creates the world’s largest business network
The leading business software giant is holding its most important annual trade conference virtually. The new developments presented at sapphire now 2021’s opening event serve the needs of both small...
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Banco Fresco to open 16 stores in Italy until 2022
Italian fresh food company Banco Fresco will open 6 stores this year and another 10 in 2022, before doubling the size of its network in 2023. Banco Fresco was established...
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France’s Ynsect targets the food market by acquiring Protifarm
France’s Ynsect is buying Dutch company Protifarm, as part of its strategy for targeting the market of healthy and sustainable food products. Protifarm is the leading company in using insects...
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Selex focuses on the sustainability of its private labels
Italian retailer Selex wants to introduce recycled materials in an attempt to use less new packaging material for its private label products. According to the company’s action plan – which...
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France’s Avril focuses on the plant-based industry
French agri-food group, Avril decided to sell its animal processing business in order to be able to focus on acquisitions and investments in the plant-based industry. Avril was established by...
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This year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show cancelled
Diversified Communications UK has confirmed that the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show will next be organised in 2022. The vast majority of exhibitors and partners are still worried...
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Kaufland rolls out gluten-free baked goods in Germany
Kaufland has introduced gluten-free baked goods in 13 stores, which are wheat-, lactose- and palm oil free and vegan as well. Austrian company Weizenfrei manufactures the products in its 100-percent...
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Coop Sweden informs about ecological footprint on food packaging
Coop Sweden is putting a barcode on the packaging of more than 10,000 food products that contains information on the ecological footprint of the given product. Shoppers can scan the...
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Coop Switzerland unveils new private label chocolate
Coop Switzerland is putting a new private label chocolate on the market, called ‘Halba – Le Chocolatier Suisse’. The new products are made in Switzerland, Halba has a Fairtrade certification...
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JD.com to open distribution centre in the Netherlands
Chinese e-commerce giant JD is to open a new, 18,000m² distribution centre in the Netherlands. Two thirds of this floor space will serve warehousing purposes and there will be offices...
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Granarolo buys cheese company Mulino Formaggi
Italian dairy company Granarolo increased its former 40-percent share to 100 percent in cheese company Mulino Formaggi. Established in 2018, Mulino Formaggi’s business model consists of a short, only 3...
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Amazon to introduce biometric payment in Whole Foods stores
Amazon.com Inc is introducing a biometric payment service in its Whole Foods stores in the Seattle area: shoppers can pay by scanning their palms. The system is called Amazon One...
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Lidl app helps to find the quietest shopping period
In the United Kingdom Lidl integrated a new feature in its loyalty app that shoppers can use to avoid crowds. Users need to tap the ‘best time to shop’ banner...
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