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Sió-Eckes became climate-neutral throughout Europe
The Eckes-Granini Group and its subsidiaries (SIÓ-Eckes in Hungary) became climate-neutral throughout Europe from 2021, as they fully offset their emissions. For certified compensation, the entire group of companies has...
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The robot dog is visiting Hungary
Alza.hu is the first to bring the development of Boston Dynamics, Spot, the robot dog, to Hungary. Alza’s commitment to innovation, robotics, cybernetics and artificial intelligence has been unshakable since...
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The Coca-Cola paper bottle is being tested in Hungary
Hungarian consumers can try out for the first time the innovative paper bottle prototype developed by Coca-Cola and the Danish Paboco startup last year – portfolio.hu wrote. In the second...
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Spar has reduced the amount of sugar used by almost a hundred tonnes
The department store chain is committed to promoting a health-conscious lifestyle and a diet that supports it, so it has reduced the amount of sugar used to produce its own...
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Barbie doll sales jumped
Sales of Mattel’s Barbie doll reached a five-year high last year, reaching 1.35 billion USD globally – origo wrote. One clear component of the success was the social constraints caused...
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Lidl is developing a biodiversity standard
Together with its partners, Lidl is working on the development of the first biodiversity-focused standard for traditional vegetable and fruit production. The new set of requirements is expected to be...
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40 percent of the gyms are open in Budapest
From the beginning of February, the number of open gyms in Budapest has increased fivefold. For the time being, the training opportunity is open to those who belong to one...
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Hungaricool by SPAR competitors among Sharks – innovative Hungarian products can reach store shelves from the TV screen
SPAR Magyarország has long been committed to Hungarian farmers, family businesses, Hungarian agriculture and the processing industry. They are supported and positioned in the Hungarian market by the initiative of...
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Nestlé to commit to net zero by 2050
From now until 2025, Nestlé will accelerate and expand the work already undertaken to achieve a 20% reduction in emissions. Between 2025 and 2030, we will transform our operations to...
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Dreher is launching an online Valentine’s Day campaign
Dreher Gold’s February online campaign aims to show you don’t necessarily have to stick to classic greetings, there are other ways to express yourself. Thanks to Dreher Gold’s unique digital...
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The Terreal – Creaton deal has been given the green light
Creaton South-East Europe Kft., located in Lenti, fell into French hands after the Terreal Group received permission from the European Competition Authority to acquire the parent company, Creaton GmbH. Photo:...
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Construction, renovation, home furnishing – coupon download has started! The HOMEINFO Discount Weeks will start soon
Your money will worth more in less than a month, if you buy the products needed for construction, renovation and furnishing within HOMEINFO Discount Weeks. From 1 to 15 March,...
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New Managing Director at the Republic Group
Németh Béla, who has 27 years of media agency experience, including 16 years of regional management experience, will continue his career as the Managing Director of the Republic Group from...
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Syngenta opens a new chapter with the help of artificial intelligence
Syngenta’s plant protection business will partner with artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning company Insilico Medicine. The aim is to accelerate the development of new, even more effective plant protection...
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Procter & Gamble outlines twenty-one New Year’s resolutions to save the planet
Climate change, pollution and over-exploitation of resources are the biggest challenges of our time. Solving the problems requires global collaboration, but in addition, anyone can contribute to renewal with quite...
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XIXO removes PET bottles from its entire product category
From February 1, HIX ENERGY Magyarország Kft. will pack XIXO carbonated drinks exclusively in 100% and infinitely recyclable beer cans, which also means that the manufacturer will completely eliminate PET...
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Zwack’s sales were 9.5 percent lower than a year before
Zwack Unicum Plc.’s gross sales revenue was 20.4 billion HUF in the first three quarters of the 2020-2021 business year, which is a 9.5 percent decrease, compared to the previous...
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Hard seltzer Viper explodes into the Hungarian market by building a new alcoholic beverage category
Coming straight from the United States comes the latest trend in alcoholic beverages, hard seltzer – a translucent carbonated alcoholic beverage, typically with a hint of fruit flavoring, where the...
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Thanks to its new stores, the turnover of Regio Játék increased by 4.5 percent
The turnover of the Regio Játékkereskedelmi Kft. increased to 13.8 billion HUF in 2020. The 4.5 percent increase is due to the opening of new stores, the company told MTI....
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Auchan: The Beaver Campaign helps Semmelweis University’s Pediatric Clinic with high-value medical equipment
40,000 plush beavers sold out in Auchan’s year-end charity campaign. Semmelweis University’s II Pediatric Clinic – better known as the Tűzoltó Street Children’s Clinic – received 500 forints after each...
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78 percent of Hungarian consumers are often unable to identify their purchases with a card
Mastercard’s new digital solution provides consumers with more transparent data and clearer information, making it easier to trace past purchases. We’ve all experienced that we can’t always identify every purchase...
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Hungexpo’s sales fell to a quarter last year
Due to the coronavirus pandemic situation, the sales revenue of Hungexpo Zrt. decreased to a quarter in 2020, compared to the previous year – CEO Ganczer Gábor told at an...
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Mars launches its #HereToBeHeard gender equality campaign
Mars, one of the world’s largest global manufacturers of chocolate, food, pet food and confectionery, is launching a new global crowdsourcing campaign to improve women’s advancement opportunities in all social...
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Disaster protection campaigns to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning on three million milk cartons
Carbon monoxide, this colorless, odorless gas, especially during the heating season, is unfortunately still taking its toll to this day. Material resulting from imperfect combustion is extremely toxic and can...
Read moreHungarian isoglucose production is at the forefront
Hungary is at the forefront of Europe in the production of isosugar produced from maize Magyar Nemzet Online – wrote. About forty percent of the EU’s annual isoglucose production, half...
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METRO honors the persistence of its employees in 2021 by raising the base wage
On 22 January, following a series of negotiations covering all the details, an agreement was reached on METRO’s wage increases for 2021. The management of the METRO Kereskedelmi Kft. assured...
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Wage increase at Auchan
Auchan Retail Magyarország has decided to increase wages in 2021. The basic salary of non-executive store employees, who make up the largest stock, will increase by an average of 5.6...
Read moreIKEA’s turnover in Hungary increased by 8.5 percent last financial year
Despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, IKEA’s sales in Hungary increased by 8.5 percent to 98 billion HUF in the company’s financial year that last from September 1,...
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The Douglas perfume chain is closing hundreds of its stores
The Douglas perfume chain will close hundreds of stores – the German company, operating in 25 European countries announced on Thursday. It was highlighted that restrictions imposed due to the...
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Ten years Together for the babies This year again, dm supports families living in difficult circumstances with a diaper donation
This year, dm will also donate 6,500 packs of diapers worth 20 million forints to 260 families with small children. The diaper is delivered to families by the Catholic Caritas....
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