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Three billion HUF investment program at Sága Foods
The poultry producer Sága Foods Zrt. the leading producer in Hungary, increased its turnover from 8.8 billion to 9.2 billion forints in 2017. With the Füstli brand, the predominant Sárvár-based...
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Fidelity: growing optimism in Europe
European companies are back from years of cost control and consolidation. With the winds of global growth in their sails, they are making the most of ultra-cheap funding costs, growing...
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Risky poultry import poses a food safety risk
The free-trade agreement between the European Union and the South American MERCOSUR countries could not be established until the recent Brazilian meat scandal was investigated by the authorities – Erdős...
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The most dynamically developing mineral water company is the distributor of Mizse again
In 2017, the Magyarvíz Kft. achieved more than three times of the average growth of the mineral water market in terms of the number of bottles sold. Following the expansion...
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A municipal meat processing plant was opened in Hajdúböszörmény
A municipal meat processing plant was inaugurated in Hajdúböszörmény on Wednesday. The 268 million forints investment was supported by the Ministry of Interior under the Public Employment Program with 238...
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A program to be launced for children to reduce food waste
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) is launching a program for the kindergartens and schoolchildren for the prevention of food waste – the Minister of State responsible for Food...
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We spend three to five thousand forints per child for toys at Easter
Hungarian parents this year typically spend 3-5 thousand forints each year for toys during Easter. Usefulness, price and quality are the most important aspects. From the recent research of the...
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They are encouraging an economical approach on the World Water Day
Currently, two billion people are drinking contaminated water every day, so therefore on the occasion of the World Water Day, people are encouraged to an economical approach – Juhász Árpád,...
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The Pappas Auto continues to be a success
Structural changes dictated by the parent company and strategic investments greatly contributed to the significant turnover and revenue growth of the Pappas Auto Magyarország Kft. last year. Pappas Auto closed...
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KSH: the census of orchards will begin on 14 February
The Central Statistical Office (KSH) carries out a fruit plantation census between 14 and April 16 February – Tóth Péter, Adviser to the Agricultural Statistical Department of the Central Statistical...
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Magazine: Health-consciousness is spreading in the fruit juice market
In the summer period demand increases for juices with low fruit content, while in winter the products with higher fruit content are popular. According to Gábor Ivády, commercial excellence leader of Coca-Cola...
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Nielsen: ham and chocolate sales accelerated
The domestic retailers reached a two-digit increase in value in the 2017 Easter season, in terms of ham and seasonal sweets. In March-April 2017, Hungarians spent over 8 billion forints...
Read moreFazekas Sándor: the production safety of Hungarian farmers is guaranteed
Hungary has successfully defended the interests of the Hungarian farmers at the meeting on the future of the common agricultural policy. The EU agriculture ministers have made decisions that provide...
Read moreTesco is preparing for Easter with 15 million eggs
Tesco is preparing for Easter with 4 million figurative sweets, 15 million eggs and 200 tons of scones for this year’s increased demand for Easter foods. During the holiday, the...
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The Penny Market supports the Hungarian farmers with the purchase of second-class fruit and vegetable crops
“We can be loved as well” the not perfect vegetables say on the poster of Penny Market. The discount chain will soon purchase the non-standard size of vegetables and fruits...
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A new beer experience from Dreher
With Dreher’s many decades of experience, the company now launches a really special beer on the market, which is a perfect choice for those who want to try something new...
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A chocolate factory is under construction in Bátonyterenye
The Árklub Kft., the manufacturer of the Vadász products is building a chocolate factory in Bátonyterenye with a 8.3 billion HUF investment, with the support of the government. The factory...
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Economic growth in the EU is accelerating this year
The European Commission (EB) forecasts a faster growth, even higher than last year’s outstanding economic performance. Instead of the previously forecasted 2.1 percent increase a 2.3 percent growth is expected...
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NGM: operators of food and drink machines have to install the so-called automated control unit by 1 July
Businesses operating food and drink vending machines must install the so-called automated control unit by 1 July, which will enable the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) to track the...
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A food safety alert was issued due to a bitter apricot kernel diet supplement
The Dutch Authority issued an alert for a bitter apricot kernel diet supplement, (which was shipped to 12 EU Member States, including Hungary) due to a higher content of cyanide...
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The value of last year’s agricultural exports is expected to be record high
Last year’s export of agricultural products is expected to be record-breaking. In the first 11 months of the year, agricultural export exceeded the 2016 level by 8 billion euros (2400...
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GKI: The Hungarian economy before elections
Although Hungary’s GDP expanded slightly faster than expected in 2017, by 4 per cent and considerably faster than the EU average, its growth rate was moderate in the CEE region....
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Earnings increased significantly at the beginning of the year
In January, gross and net average earnings were 13.8 percent higher than a year before, which is a six-month peak. Growth was affected by the 8 percent increase in minimum...
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Tesco received a Responsible Support Trademark again
Tesco won again the Responsible Support Trademark (Felelős Támogató Védjegy) of the Hungarian Donors Forum (Magyar Adományozói Fórum). The chain won the trademark for the third time after 2013 and...
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FM: results in the fish sector can be achieved through co-operation
Udvari Zsolt, head of the Department of Fishing and Fisheries Management at the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) said that the results in the fish sector can be achieved through the...
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The Tetra Pak and the Milk Product Council renewed its agreement
The Tetra Pak Hungária Zrt. and the Milk Interprofessional Organization and Product Council have renewed their cooperation agreement again. The contract was signed by Kinga Sieradzon, Managing Director of Tetra...
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Sopron may be the regional stronghold of the domestic beer production
HEINEKEN Hungária spends nearly 2 billion HUF on capacity development in Sopron. With the biggest investment in the company’s history, the Soproni Brewery will increase its production volume by 30...
Read moreSwine fever and Ukraine may also threaten Hungarian agriculture
The Hungarian agriculture is facing a serious challenges, in addition to the uncertainties of the EU budget cycle starting after 2020, the swine fever surrounding Hungary and the dynamically growing...
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Tokaji March great tasting in Budapest
More than 150 wines of almost sixty wineries from Tokaj-Hegyalja and master courses are waiting for the public to the Tokaji March great tasting on Saturday in the Corinthia Hotel...
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The new Coca-Cola zero Lemon is available from March
After the introduction in Italy, a new Coca-Cola variant appears in the Hungarian shops and entertainment venues from March: The Coca-Cola zero Lemon is a completely sugar-free, calorie-free with refreshing...
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