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Tesco recalls red beans
Due to pesticide residue levels exceeding the limit, Tesco-Global Zrt. has recalled the 500 gram TS red kidney beans from the market, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) reported...
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Recent research: Hungarians buy these household appliances
Hungarians are extremely price-sensitive when it comes to buying household appliances: they only buy new ones if the old one is broken, and the most important factors when buying are...
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Euro zone inflation rose to 2.6 percent in May
Eurozone inflation was higher than the 2.5 percent expected by analysts, at 2.6 percent in May, exceeding April’s 2.4 percent, Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, announced as...
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NAK – FruitVeb: from the beginning of June, even more cherries will be on the market
Thanks to the early varieties, the cherry season started early, but a larger quantity can be expected on the domestic market from the beginning of June – the National Chamber...
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SPAR suffered from the extra tax
The loss of Spar’s Hungarian subsidiary increased significantly last year, even more than previously expected. The company’s management initially estimated the loss at HUF 13 billion, however, according to the...
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Aldi’s income increased, but it ended the year at a loss
In 2023, Aldi Magyarország Bt. faced the challenges, despite which it achieved a significant increase in revenue, yet closed a loss year. Last year, the company’s revenue increased to HUF...
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Lidl’s sister store, Kaufland may come to Hungary?
There are still opportunities for new retail chains to expand in Hungary according to statistics, but challenges such as a retail plaza ban and special taxes could hinder their progress....
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Borsodi encourages celebration with a new campaign during the championship
With a new campaign, the Borsodi Brewery encourages Hungarians to support the Hungarian national football team together with their friends during the 2024 European Championship. Borsodi, as the official beer...
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The “Domi Mekis favorite” menu is available in Hungarian McDonald’s restaurants from June 4
The spotlight has been shed on Domi Mekis’ favorite: the menu made up of the delicacies favored by the captain of the national football team will be available in the...
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Tesco decided to take an environmentally friendly step
Supermarket chain Tesco has announced a new eco-friendly move that involves laser engraving the skins of extra-large avocados. With this method, the use of plastic stickers is reduced, which contributes...
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Tesco strengthens with more than 200 DRS machines
There are more than 200 DRS machines available in Tesco stores across the country, which enable the delivery of single-use and refillable beverage packaging. The supermarket chain also prioritizes the...
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Lidl Hungary’s communication tools continue to expand
Lidl Hungary’s communication toolkit continues to expand and at the same time its social media presence, so as of today it is also available on TikTok. The site’s followers can...
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Rossmann Hungary won the title of Trusted Employer
As part of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s (DUIHK) annual meeting on May 16, 37 companies were awarded the title of “Reliable Employer 2024/2026”, including Rossmann Magyarország Kft.,...
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Climate change is also a challenge for Hungarian breweries
Global climate change also presents challenges to breweries, since raw materials such as barley and hops are sensitive to weather conditions. Hungarian breweries are particularly sensitively affected, as their options...
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MLBKT has announced the latest award winners in the procurement and logistics profession
The Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Association (MLBKT) has chosen the best in the procurement and logistics profession, who won the category awards of the call for interest representation announced...
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The CEO denies: the price of a Big Mac has not even doubled since 2019
Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s America, denied reports that the price of the Big Mac had doubled since 2019. According to a statement provided by Apnews, the price increase was...
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The rise and fall of ultra-fast delivery: speed alone is no longer enough
Fast trade, which promises the immediate delivery of food and other commercial products, became a guiding trend in 2020, but has already reached the limits of its development today. According...
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Shaveology: a new chapter in the history of shaving
The product line specifically provides a solution to the challenges associated with shaving, as these special cosmetics easily fight ingrown hairs, irritation, and redness, and also soothe and moisturize. The...
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Even on the day after the opening, the crowd was huge in Primark’s first Hungarian store
The first Hungarian store of Primark, the Irish fast fashion brand, opened in Budapest on Tuesday, but long lines are expected even in the coming days. According to the Világgazdaság...
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The purchasing power of Hungarian consumers may improve soon
According to Giacomo Pedranzini, managing director of Kométa, the purchasing power of Hungarian consumers may soon improve as a result of lower inflation and wage increases, enabling them to buy...
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SPAR is preparing for the barbecue season with a thousand tons of marinated meat and new flavors
SPAR Hungary is preparing for this season with many new flavors and the usual high-quality products. Thanks to the company’s meat plants in Bicske and Perbál, 1,000 tons of marinated...
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Tesco and Elelmiszerbank are Civil Award winners
The collaboration between the Élelmiszerbank (Hungarian Food Bank Association) and Tesco food rescue was honored with a special award and an audience award at the 2024 Civil Award competition. The...
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IKEA has achieved significant growth in the 2022-2023 business year
IKEA achieved considerable success in the 2022-2023 business year in Hungary, where the net sales revenue from domestic sales reached HUF 146 billion, which represents a 12 percent increase compared...
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The “Thank you, SIÓ!”program supports schools by distributing 150 tablets and providing educational content
SIÓ-Eckes’ application to support schoolchildren has been renewed: from 2024, “Thank you, SIÓ!” in a program called the company aims to support the digital education of schools, so that children...
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Glass powder designed to preserve product hygiene was presented
LG Electronics’ (LG) advanced materials business has introduced a new antimicrobial glass powder called PuroTecTM. The innovative material was designed to preserve product hygiene and has a wide range of...
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Fast food is already a luxury for Hungarians
The prices of fast food have increased significantly in recent times, leading consumers to treat these foods as luxury items and consume them less frequently. According to a recent survey,...
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MBH Bank and HEPA Hungarian Export Development Agency signed a cooperation agreement
MBH Bank and the HEPA Hungarian Export Development Agency signed a cooperation agreement in order to more effectively support companies active in export markets or planning to exit there, the...
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The secret of the success of the SPAR family is the cooperation of the generations
SPAR Hungary provides a living for almost 14,000 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the country. In the development and successful operation of the company, young and...
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Auchan Hungary is the official cooperation partner of the Hungarian national football team
“Play only from the heart. Buy only on OKAuchan.” Auchan and MLSZ entered into a partnership with the slogan, within the framework of which the retail chain is officially a...
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The first Primark store in Hungary opens with a penny sale
Primark, the popular fashion retailer, is set to open its first store in Hungary at Arena Mall on Tuesday at 10 AM, anticipated to attract a large crowd. The store’s...
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