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High-capacity agricultural warehouses have become available
The state-owned Concordia Közraktár Zrt. is preparing to sell three rural sites. The properties in Lepsény, Paks and Siófok will be available in the Electronic Auction System of the Hungarian...
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Prolan also supports the production of blood products and the management of the risk of an pandemic
This year, the 30-year-old Prolan Irányítástechnikai Zrt. will donate 7 million HUF to the National Blood Supply Service and will help the municipality of Budakalász in solving the epidemic situation...
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Consumer protection in the digital space – webinar with PwC experts
PwC experts will hold a webinar training on Consumer Protection in the Digital Space – Changing Practices and Priority Regulatory Attention at the Time of the Epidemic on Tuesday, May...
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Henkel reports robust Q1 sales performance in very challenging market conditions
Group sales impacted by COVID-19 pandemic: nominal -0.8%, organic -0.9% Adhesive Technologies sales decrease in sharply declining industrial business environment: nominal -4.3%, organic -4.1% Beauty Care sales lower due to...
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Mars supports the fight against coronavirus
Family-owned Mars, Incorporated has donated $1 million to animal welfare organization Humane Society International for its global companion animal programs. The donation is a part of Mars’ initial $20 million...
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Buy your quarantine snacks directly from PepsiCo’s new websites
PepsiCo, the insanely big multinational food and beverage giant, wants in on the direct-to-consumer action: they’ve bought the (incredibly good) domain Snacks.com and the (fine) domain PantryShop.com to sell you...
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Coop Italia Introduces Solutions For Socially Distanced Shopping
Coop Italia has introduced two new technological solutions to maintain physically distanced shopping in its stores during the coronavirus crisis. Kiosk Coop has been developed for large stores and hypermarkets,...
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Heineken helps with its own disinfectant
In addition to the disinfectant, Heineken Hungária also provides financial and logistical support to the Ecumenical Relief Organization in the fight against the coronavirus. Heineken Hungária donated 1,500 bottles of...
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Syngenta’s modern paradise demonstration center in the Netherlands has been completed
Syngenta’s new modern paradise showroom in the Netherlands has been built. The Tomato Vision intends to be an important research base, meeting point and knowledge center for partners thinking about...
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A truckload of Domestos offered to the hospital
On May 8, Unilever Magyarország Kft. ganded over to Szent László Hospital in Budapest an entire truckload of disinfectant, made in the company’s household chemical plant in Nyírbátor. The company...
Read more90 percent of Tesco-stores make daily food donations
The fight against food waste is a op priority for Tesco. The food rescue program of the Hungarian Food Bank, works smoothly even in the current, changed circumstances: the participating...
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Borsod Brewery started the spring with renewed management
Borsod Brewery has made new managerial appointments for this year’s beer season. The company, based in Northern Hungary, will continue in 2020 with a new Commercial Development Director, Marketing Director,...
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Farm Tojás Kft. offers help with eggs
Farm Tojás Kft. offered hundreds of thousands of eggs to hospitals, nursing homes, homeless shelters and local governments. Farm Tojás Kft. helps with the food supply of the employees and...
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(HU) Az ALDI segíti a tájékozódást – új jelölőrendszer a mentes termékek között
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M&S expands NHS t-shirt range as it continues fundraising efforts
Marks & Spencer is launching new designs of its “All in This Together” t-shirt as it continues to support #ClapForOurCarers amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Two weeks ago M&S launched...
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Asda’s Commits Support To Care Homes During COVID-19
Asda’s president and CEO, Roger Burnley, has pledged the retailer’s support for over 3,500 care homes across the UK. In an email to shoppers, Burnley said that Asda will be extending...
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OMV’s VIVA range is expanded with new, own-brand natural drinks
In May, OMV will expand its VIVA product portfolio with the introduction of four new natural-based refreshing beverages to provide an even wider selection in filling station stores. In addition...
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Coffee subscription: Yes, it exists. An even more comfortable coffee experience from Nespresso.
In addition to the well-known services, such as mobile or newspaper subscriptions, you can also get your favorite capsule coffee in a discounted monthly package. After a successful trial period...
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The American luxury chain asked for bankruptcy protection
Neiman Marcus asked for bankruptcy protection – hvg.hu wrote after The New York Times. The department store chain, known for its luxury products, said it has received 675 million USD...
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21 tons of product donation for Hungarian Red Cross
The first large-scale product donation arrived at the Papp László Budapest Sports Arena for the Hungarian Red Cross. In April, the organization received the Papp László Budapest Sports Arena for...
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Lidl Switzerland To Roll Out ‘Veggie Block’ Concept In More Stores
Lidl Switzerland has announced plans to expand its ‘Veggie Block’ concept to approximately 140 outlets across the country. The ‘Veggie Block’ is a specially marked shelf dedicated to vegetarian and...
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Coop Denmark To Tighten Soy Requirements
Coop Denmark has announced plans to increase the proportion of responsibly-produced soy in its private label brands, by tightening requirements. The new requirements will apply to products containing soy as...
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New Online Supermarket Macai Launches In Italy
A new independent online supermarket Macai has launched in Italy, which claims to be the ‘first 100% digital supermarket’ in the country, reports the daily Corriere della Sera. The product assortment...
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Both customers and employees can trust Coop
Despite the emergency situation and official restrictions, the food supply of 1,500 settlements – mainly small settlements – is uninterrupted by the 2,300 stores of the COOP Chain of Custody....
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People are boycotting Costco for requiring shoppers to wear masks in stores
Costco is the secon biggest US grocery retailer. Starting May 4, Costco shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores. After the announcement of the new policy, angry...
Read moreTesco will deliver home in ninety-six more settlements
Tesco has launched its online shopping service in three new towns and their catchment areas. Together with the 96 settlements of the now activated Miskolc, Tatabánya and Szombathely regions, the...
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SPAR modernized its supermarkets in Nagyatád and Dunaföldvár from nearly half a billion forints
The retail chain spent 243 million HUF per store on the modernization of its two rural units. During the investments, both supermarkets were upgraded in line with current consumer needs...
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Italy’s Conad Tests Disposable Handle Covers For Shopping Carts
Italian supermarket chain Conad has launched the trial of a disposable handle cover for shopping trolleys as part of its efforts to comply with COVID-19 hygiene regulations. ‘Keeper’ is a...
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Bottler Coca-Cola HBC’s April Sales Lose Fizz As Lockdowns Weigh
Soft drinks bottler Coca Cola HBC AG on Thursday said sales in April fell by more than a third as fast-food chains, theatres and other public arenas stayed shut to...
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Asda Slashes Prices Of Steaks To Support UK Farmers
UK retailer Asda has announced that it has launched a ‘lowest ever prices’ offer across its steak range to help British farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the retailer will...
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