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The dairy sector calls for VAT reduction and increased controls

By the end of last year, the domestic dairy market has stabilized. The buying-in price of raw milk per kilogram exceeded 100 HUF, and developments have started at several processors....

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The spread of smartphone use and the dishwasher tablet are at the forefront in Hungary

But who would have thought that the sewing machine was ranked second in Hungary and the third is a board game the settlers of Catan? – Mall Group’s regional purchasing...

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Lidl Hungary raises the salary of its employees with another 20 percent

Following the wave of wage increases in 2017, the company will further increase the wage of its shop warehouse and physical workers by 1 March 2018 with an average of...

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The dm encourages the use of environmentally friendly bags

The dm seeks to reduce the household waste of its customers and encourages them to use their shopping bags more than once. Shopping bags are a useful helper in everyday...

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SPAR Hungary will not sell eggs from cage holdings from 2025

Slovenian, Croatian, Italian and Hungarian members of the SPAR Austria group will not sell eggs from cage holdings from 2025 at the latest. At the same time, they will expand...

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Green initiatives at ALDI

ALDI Magyarország has announced its tree planting application last spring for Hungarian primary schools. The students studying in the winning institutions can now monitor the life of trees and shrubs...

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The Food Analytica Kft. has joined to the Eurofins food analysis group

The Food Analytica Kft. headquartered in Gyula has joined the Luxembourg-based Eurofins Group, the world’s leading food analytical laboratory network – was announced on Tuesday in Békés County. Kishonti Alex,...

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There is still a reserve in Hungarian sunflower

Although the volume of sunflower decreased by 2 million tonnes to 45 million tonnes globally last year, there is still a strong demand for the plants. Hungarian farmers also performed...

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The IMF has improved its global economic growth forecast for 2018 and 2019

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgraded its global economic growth forecast for this and the next year in its update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO), which was published on...

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Hungarian fruit types are planted by MKSZN in Ukraine

As early as autumn this year, the export of Hungarian fruit types – saplings, cultivation technology and expertise – will start to Ukraine, according to a bilateral agreement signed by...

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Nestlé Hungária has a Hungarian CEO again

As of January Péter Noszek – former chief financial officer and controlling director of Nestlé EMENA (Europe, Middle East, North Africa) – is the managing director of Nestlé’s Hungarian affiliate. Mr...

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Dylan Lauren To Receive 2018 ISM Award

Dylan Lauren, founder and proprietor of Dylan’s Candy Bar, will receive the ISM Award 2018, which pays tribute to an individual that has performed exceptional service for the sweets and...

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Four thousand of 160 companies already have a Hungarian Product trademark

The Ministry of Agriculture (FM) continues to cooperate with the Magyar Termék Nonprofit Kft., whose trademarks can be found on about four thousand products of almost 160 companies already. According...

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Traditional foods have to be produced with the most modern technology

Hungary insists on traditional foods, but these foods have to be produced with the latest technologies – Fazekas Sándor Minister of Agriculture said on Saturday in Berlin at the Global...

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PepsiCo’s interests in Hungary were acquired

The Czech Karlovarské Minerální Vody (KMV) and Balogh Levente acquired the PepsiCo’s interests in Hungary, while the Czech and Slovak PepsiCo companies are purchased exclusively by KMW. The transaction is...

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With the introduction of the Golden Bites, Pannontej cuts a bigger slice from the Hungarian cheese market

Favorites in crunchy coat! This is the slogan of the latest cheese specialty, the Golden Bites. The creamy soft, yet crisply fresh cheeses were impressively presented to the Hungarian audience....

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A safe dietary supplement program starts

The safe dietary supplement program will be launched in the pharmacies from February, so in the pharmacies with the trademark of the safe dietary supplement program the consumers can buy...

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Lifestyle changing is easier with turkey meat

A few weeks after the New Year, vows still persist, and many people are pushing for a healthier lifestyle this year. One of the most important changes is diet: instead...

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Excellent grape harvest was predicted in Ópusztaszer

Excellent grape harvest and cheerful vintage were predicted by the farmers in the surrounding vineyards and wine communities on the St. Vincent’s Day event in the Ópusztaszer National Historical Memorial...

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Maize and Wheat Conference event series with great success

The 2nd Maize and Wheat Conference event series ended with a great success with total of 450 participants. The event held at the Agricultural Faculty of the University of Debrecen...

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Nébih: African swine fever has appeared near the Ukrainian-Hungarian border again

African swine fever virus has been reported by the Ukrainian veterinary authority. The virus was found in a wild boar, shot in the Beregszász district. The animal was shot 8...

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Compared to its year end peak, GKI’s economic sentiment index improved slightly in January

Compared to its historical peak at the end of 2017, GKI’s economic sentiment index advanced in January within the statistical margin of error. According to the empirical survey conducted by...

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The results of the 2017 Winter Seasonal Food Chain Check has improved

Regarding the main irregularities, the 2017 seasonal food chain monitoring results improved compared to the previous years. Last year 1.9 percent of the products tested had to be withdrawn from...

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FM: 2017 was a record year in the Hungarian-German agricultural trade

The Hungarian-German agricultural trade is expected to rise again in 2017 after 2016 – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) announced on Friday, on the occasion of the beginning of the...

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Berlin to be conquered again by the Hungarian flavors

Hungary is present at the 83rd International Green Week (IGW) in Berlin with excellent Hungarian foods, other products, Hungarian flavors, a bistro called “Best of the Hungarian Land”, colorful stage...

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New European countries have committed themselves to cultivating GMO-free soybeans

The European Soy Declaration was signed by the Agriculture Ministers of four new countries (Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova and Montenegro) on Friday. The European Soy Declaration was launched with a Hungarian-German-Austrian...

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Hungarian lager beer was awarded for the first time at the World Beer Idol Czech Beer Competition

Hungary’s Szent András Brewery has returned home with prizes from one of Europe’s most prestigious professional beer competition, the World Beer Idol in the Czech Republic. The Szent András Brewery...

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Coca-Cola announced a new global waste management strategy

A new global waste management strategy was announced on Friday by Coca-Cola, the world’s largest beverage producer. With the radical transformation of its packing practice, the company based in Atlanta...

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The renovated winery centers of Etyek were handed over

The refurbished winery centers of Etyek were handed over on Friday. The government investment was the first realized part of the Pannónia Szíve (Pannonia’s Heart) tourism development program. Tessely Zoltán,...

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The government is committed to the development of the horticultural sector

The agricultural government attaches great importance to the development of the horticultural sector, which is the most labor-intensive area in agriculture, which provides the livelihood of about 300-350 thousand families...

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