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VPK Packaging: Dedicated to creating a better future
Since its foundation more than 85 years ago, VPK has never stopped growing. To realize our growth objectives, we count on the commitment and enthusiasm of more than 6.200 employees...
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SIÓ-Eckes puts the Hungarian peach into position with startups as the first fruit juice production partner of NAK 2 – TechLab
Hungary’s leading fruit juice producer, as one of the large corporate partners of the 2nd NAK TechLab incubation program launched by the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and Design Terminal...
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Cabbage: natural vitamin bomb comes from domestic cultivation
The harvest of cabbage began in Hungary. In Hungary, cabbage rich in vitamins, fiber and minerals were grown on about 4,000 hectares of irrigated land this year. Thanks to the...
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WSZL will now launch a home delivery service for Telekom’s customers
Starting on 1 October, 2020, the portfolio of Waberer’s-Szemerey Logisztika Kft. will be expanded with a new service – the company responsible for 80 percent of the logistics tasks of...
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Innovative environmental investment at Vajda-Papír
Vajda-Papír, the market-leading manufacturer of hygienic paper products, is taking a significant step in further reducing its ecological footprint: their two new, rolled products – as a novelty on the...
Read moreAldi recalled the 180 gram plum Manner Puszedli product
Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszer Bt. recalled some batches of the 180-gram plum product Manner puszedli (Powidl Knöpfe) because there is a risk of mold formation in them – the National Food...
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Stability and reliability are the goals for Chef Market
Dr Richárd Andrejszki, the CEO of Chef Market told our magazine that 2019 was a superb year in the life of the company when the hard work is done in...
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Bakery investment in Debrecen: The supply of smart foods is expanding
The Hajdúsági Sütödék Zrt. is setting up a new bakery at its central site in Debrecen to produce frozen versions of smart foods, the CEO of the group told MTI....
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With sweets against food waste
In the first two weeks of October, Nestlé and Tesco will reunite against food waste and deprivation. Between October 1 and 14, Nestlé will offer 1 percent of the value...
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Revolutionizing Shopping – This is what makes Kifli.hu a success
Although Kifli.hu appeared on the market not so long ago, according to the NPS (Net Promoter Score) calculation for measuring consumer satisfaction, it has already reached 88 points out of...
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There are little-known benefits of premium credit cards
There are many benefits to credit card payments, from being able to pay quickly and conveniently both online and at physical points of acceptance, to the current state of contact,...
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Walmart leaves Britain
The US retail giant is selling its UK chain, Asda, worth 6.8 billion pounds to TDR Capital’s owners. The new owners plan to invest1 billion pounds in the company. Walmart...
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19,000 workers at the Amazon became infected with the coronavirus
Amazon’s more than 19,000 American employees have caught the coronavirus so far this year, or 1.44 percent of its total workforce – portfolio.hu wrote. This was announced by the company...
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Mocca Negra is going strong
Szentendre-based Mocca Negra Zrt. – they make Bravos coffees – is already led by the new generation: our magazine interviewed managing director, Péter Szabó Jr., his younger brother Balázs Szabó...
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Mastercard’s instant payment service is ready to take off
At the end of August Mastercard announced the Hungarian launch of its Pay by Account service. As of 1 January 2021 a law that has been passed recently makes it...
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New owners at Gallicoop
Three Hungarian private equity funds, Takarék, Béta and Status Food have become the 100-percent owners of Gallicoop Zrt., the company announced in a press release on 11 September. The new...
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Lidl committed itself to reduce the use of microplastics
Beyond the consistent work to reduce the use of microplastics in its private label products, Lidl has set itself in a statement to eliminate the use of microplastics in the...
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Master Good Kft. Is building workers’ accommodation at its two sites
The Kisvárda-based Master Good Kft., which deals with poultry processing and builds workers’ hostels, handed over the certificate of support for the 584 million HUF investment to the company’s representatives...
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MediaMarkt makes all its stores accessible
All MediaMarkt stores will be renewed as part of a long-term plan. During the renovation project, all stores will become a certified barrier-free location in collaboration with Access4you. Access4you is...
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New CEO at the lead of the Hungarian Branch of Cofidis
From December 2020, Jean-François Rémy, the former CEO of Cofidis in the Czech Republic, will take over the position of CEO of the Hungarian Branch of Cofidis. He replaces Holló...
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Leader in change management
Ágnes Kovács, managing director of Sió-Eckes Kft. won the Change Leader award in the Sustainable Future programme of the Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH). The main reason...
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Workshop from GVH
Csaba Balázs Rigó, president of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) founded the Economic Development and Competition Workshop. The new professional forum’s primary goal is to make recommendations for fostering fair...
Read moreTesco campaign collects 24 tons of food
Shoppers had the chance to donate groceries to people in need in Tesco stores from June until the end of August. Tesco’s customers collected more than 24 tons of food...
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Sole-Mizo rolls out new functional product range
With HUF 783.26 million EU funding via the government’s Széchenyi 2020 programme, Sole-Mizo Zrt. developed E-number free cream cheese, butter spread and a fermented dairy product range. Sole-Mizo’s new dairy...
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How to be an environmentally conscious customer
Demand for food increased significantly during the pandemic. The number of online purchases increased by 15 percent in the first quarter, but due to increased consumption, unfortunately, more household waste...
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The competition authority has conditionally approved the expansion of the OTP group in agriculture and the food industry
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has authorized the OTP Group to acquire the NAGISZ Group, which is active in the agricultural and food markets, but under conditions that are able...
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DS Smith Launches a new Sustainability Strategy – “Now and Next”
DS Smith Strengthens Commitment to Circular Economy with Ambitious Two-Step Sustainability Strategy and its strategy of making significant commitments and targets for the next decade. With its innovative two-step “Now...
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The labor market split into two: for some jobs oversubscription is up to 200 times
The Hungarian labor market seems to be splitting in two: over-application for certain positions can be as much as 200 times, while there is still a large shortage of IT...
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In September, two new units will be added to the domestic McDonald’s network
As a result of an investment of more than two billion forints, the newest units of the Hungarian McDonald’s restaurant network were built on both sides of the M1 motorway....
Read moreLidl have been waiting for customers for a longer period of time
The German discount chain has announced that the opening hours of Lidl’s stores will change from September 27, 2020: Hungarian stores will be open on Sundays for a longer period...
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