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The European Commission has improved its growth forecast for Hungary
The European Commission has improved Hungary’s economic growth forecast for 2019 and 2020 in its spring forecast, but warned that there were more and more signs of overheating in the...
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Replacing palm oil with coffee grounds
A Scottish firm specializing in high-value products derived from used coffee grounds claim they are developing pioneering environmentally-efficient processes that could lead to a sustainable and alternative ingredient to palm...
Read moreFarmers can irrigate free of charge without a water license
Without water permit, farmers can irrigate free of charge to mitigate the spring drought, as part of the extraordinary irrigation water use – Nagy István, Minister of Agriculture told M1...
Read moreNMHH: Internet prices decreased by 11 percent last year
Last year, the prices of Internet services decreased by 11 percent. The prices of mobile voice subscriptions fell with lesser extent, primarily due to the 5 percent reduction in Internet...
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Lost Sheep Coffee releases compostable coffee capsules made from wood
UK-based coffee roaster and supplier Lost Sheep Coffee has released a new range of compostable coffee capsules made from wood. Compatible with Nespresso coffee machines, the airtight capsules are made...
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220 million HUF tender for the promotion of Hungaricums
In order to promote national and foreign national values, hungaricums and to retain the traditional clothing culture of the Carpathian Basin, a tender of 220 million HUF was launched –...
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The British Chamber of Commerce has chosen a new management
The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary (BCCH) has elected a new president, managing director and chairman. According to the company’s Wednesday announcement, President Duncan Graham, Managing Director of G&G...
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Homemade cat food can be dangerous
Most of the cat food recipes from online sources or from books usually do not provide the necessary nutrients for pets, and there are also some that require ingredients that...
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Retail sales in the euro area grew stronger than expected
The European Union’s Statistical Office (Eurostat) reported that the seasonally adjusted retail sales stagnated in the 19-member eurozone, while on an annual basis increased by 1.9 percent. Analysts expected an...
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The first-quarter report of Henkel was published
The Düsseldorf-based household chemicals and cosmetics group reported that its first-quarter sales increased by a nominal 2.8 percent to 4.969 billion euros. Organic revenue after exchanging the rate effects and...
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Parasitec pestcontrol festival in Budapest
Parasitec Budapest 2019 will be held at HungExpo just minutes from the center of Budapest. The trade fair, which covers more than 1,700 square meters, will connect the main operators...
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GREEN BRANDS Academy: is sustainability a business?
GREEN BRANDS is an international, independent and autonomous brand evaluation organization dedicated to the promotion of environmental sustainability, with headquarters based in Veitsbronn (near Nuremberg) in Germany and offices in...
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Magazine: Energy drinks are going in a more natural direction
In 2018 energy drinks produced one of the biggest sales growths in the soft drink category: sales grew by two-digit numbers in both value and volume; only ice teas performed...
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Mars switches to wind energy in Mexico
FMCG global giant Mars has decided recently to use 100 per cent wind power for all its factory electricity in Mexico, sealing a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Mexican...
Read moreAnalysts: encouraging retail data for the first quarter GDP
Despite the slowdown in retail sales in March due to Easter, the first quarter indicator shows a pick-up in the last quarter of last year, which is an encouraging sign...
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The food industry group uses the Szentkirályi Magyarország brand name
The Szentkirályi-Kékkúti Ásványvíz Kft. uses the Szentkirályi Magyarország brand name in the future – Balogh Levente, president and owner of the Szenkirályi-Kékkúti Ásványvíz Kft. announced on Tuesday at a press...
Read moreChamber of Agriculture: thee appearance of the Swine Fever in China can help the situation of EU pig farmers
The European Union’s and Hungarian pig farmers may benefit from the appearance of African swine fever in China in the short term – Éder Tamás. the National Vice President of...
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Soft drinks makers combine for new recycling initiative
Nestlé Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe join consortium founded by Carbios, a green chemistry organisation and L’Oréal that aims to support the circular plastics economy and promote...
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The Szegedi Paprika of Rubin Csipedett won a Gold Ribbon
The Hungarian Gastronomy Association (MGE) gave Gold Ribbon Quality Certification to the Szegedi Paprika of Rubin Csipedett. There is no more prominent recognition in Hungary. One cannot compete for Gold...
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ICA plans to halve its food waste by 2025
The Swedish grocer ICA Gruppen has set itself a new goal regarding food waste. Essentially, it plans to cut food waste by half from its warehouses and stores in Sweden...
Read moreThe online surface of the drought monitoring network is available fo free
The Drought Monitoring Network is a novel, complex water shortage forecasting system set up by the water sector. It is available from May to everyone on an open, free internet...
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Kürtőskalács Vigalom will be held in mid-May in Budapest
Six chimney cake booths await those interested as well as many other programs at the Kürtőskalács Vigalom (Chimney Cake Feast) event from 10 to 12 May in the playground of...
Read moreA program to help the international expansion of startups in the Visegrád countries started in Budapest
With the support of the International Visegrád Fund, the V4 Startup Force program was launched in Budapest on Monday, with the aim to boost the international expansion of the Czech,...
Read moreRetail sales in the Czech Republic increased by 4.3 percent in March
In March, retail sales in the Czech Republic increased by 4.3 percent year-on-year, slower than the 5.1 percent in February – the Czech Statistical Office announced in Prague. The calendar...
Read moreThe investor sentiment in the euro area improved in May
In May, the investor sentiment in the euro area improved for the third consecutive month, according to a statement of the Berlin-based Sentix Economic Research Institute in. The investor sentiment...
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Child may become obese if has a TV in the room
According to a recent research, about half of the American children have TV in their room at the age of seven, but the 24-hour TV usage cannot be controlled by...
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Readings, concerts and walks await the guests on the Night of the Cafes
Around a hundred cultural programs, including readings, concerts and coffee culture walks await the guests at this year’s Night of the Cafes programs at thirty locations in Budapest on 17...
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Enchanting chocolate
Researchers have new evidence in rats to explain how it is that chocolate candies can be so completely irresistible. The urge to overeat such deliciously sweet and fatty treats traces...
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Magazine: The feeling of personal responsibility moves not mountains but categories
Among consumers living a healthier life there are more and more who like to buy ‘natural’ and eco-friendly household cleaning products. Sales of these keep growing and shoppers can choose...
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