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Arabica coffee in the shadow of climate change – the future of production is in dange
Arabica coffee is the world’s second most valuable commodity after oil, and more than 120 million people depend on its cultivation for their livelihoods. Global demand is growing every year,...
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The situation of game meat in Hungary: it is healthy, but we hardly eat it
Game meat is a rarity in everyday meals in Hungary, even though the country’s annual turnover is close to 800 tons. Despite this, the Hungarian population consumes only 30-40 dekagrams...
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AM: two hundred billion forints are available for agricultural and food industry developments
From September 17, businesses can apply for two new calls worth a total of 200 billion forints: 150 billion forints are available for supporting the complex development of processing plants,...
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Price sensitivity of vegetable consumption: new trends among Hungarian consumers
In the midst of the inflationary crisis, Hungarian customers pay more and more attention to the price and quantity of vegetables and fruits, which is why promotions continue to play...
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The war situation in Ukraine affects the food supply of the entire Earth
Almost 140,000 square kilometers of land have been demined in Ukraine, which is larger than the whole of Great Britain. The elimination of minefields not only hinders the reconstruction of...
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These were the most popular resorts among Hungarians this year
According to Netrisk data, travelers abroad spent an average of one week on vacation this year, and most of them chose seaside destinations. The number of travel insurance contracts increased...
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A new soft drink in the Fornetti range: an agreement with the Sparkly brand
Since September, the Sparkly soft drink brand, founded by WhisperTon, has appeared in the range of nearly 200 Fornetti stores, which until now has mainly focused on online sales. Thanks...
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Tupperware filed for bankruptcy
Tupperware, once an essential item in every kitchen, has now filed for bankruptcy and the company is trying to sell itself with court permission to continue operating. The news was...
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The CheckINN Tourism innovation competition for higher education students starts
For the sixth time, the Hungarian Tourism Association Foundation (MTSZA) is organizing the CheckINN Tourism Innovation Ideas Competition for higher education students. This year, the center of the competition is...
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Brexit – Study: British trade with the EU fell sharply
The value of bilateral trade between the European Union and Great Britain has fallen sharply since the termination of British EU membership (Brexit), according to a comprehensive study presented on...
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AI is already knocking on the kitchen door
The new generation of Samsung household appliances can redefine the concept of kitchen with the help of AI. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Thanks to...
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EU regulation on artificial intelligence published in July
On 12 July the EU’s AI Act was published, which is the world’s first truly comprehensive, sector-neutral legislation on artificial intelligence technology. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Márton Nagy: there is a boom in tourism in Hungary
There is a boom in tourism in Hungary, never before have so many people vacationed domestically and never before have so many foreign tourists visited Hungary as this year, said...
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SME development: the corporate use of artificial intelligence must be encouraged
The government’s priority goal is to improve the competitiveness of domestic SMEs, and for this the corporate use of artificial intelligence (AI) must be encouraged – said the Minister of...
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Here are the 50 best hotels in the world
Thailand’s Capella Bangkok proved to be the best hotel of the year 2024, after improving ten places from last year’s 11th position to the top. The prestigious recognition was awarded...
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Rice may become more expensive
The Government of India has considered easing export restrictions on non-basmati rice and other agricultural products to ease the plight of distressed producers and traders. The country’s economy relies heavily...
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Dimensional change in banking: AI-based banks are coming
The next major transformation of the banking sector can be brought about by generative and agentic artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, emphasized Éva Hegedüs, President and CEO of Gránit Bank, at...
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Balatonalmádi’s Popular Vegan Restaurant is closed
Veganeeta Home, the restaurant known for its purely plant-based food, will open its doors for the last time in Balatonalmádi on September 29. The decision was made by dr. Anita...
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Nébih: Müller recalled ground beef
Müller Drogéria Magyarország Bt. recalled hunting ground beef from the market because it may have deteriorated due to insufficient heat treatment, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI...
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Wizz Air is expanding dynamically
Wizz Air’s ambitious expansion plans include launching flights to India in the next year and a half, as well as breaking into the Pakistani market, Portfolio reported. With these steps,...
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szakMAfest: there is a career in vocational training today
There is now a career in vocational training, and this career must be lived – declared the deputy state secretary responsible for vocational training of the Ministry of Culture and...
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Hungary’s largest premium spa hotel is being built here
Hungary’s largest five-star spa hotel will be built with unique architectural solutions, with a domestic investment of nearly HUF 34 billion – the future operator of the hotel informed MTI...
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Good wheat harvest this year
In its July forecast, the International Grains Council (IGC) predicts a global wheat crop of 801 million tonnes for the 2024-2025 financial year, up 1% vs. the previous season. This...
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Molson Coors to Bring Australian NA Cocktail Brand to U.S.
Molson Coors announced a strategic partnership with Naked Life, a non-alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail company in Australia, to bring its products to the U.S. market in 2025. With strong growth...
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Hungarian communication associations develop an AI code of standards
A new industry code of standards is being developed to ensure ethical and transparent regulation of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by the Hungarian communications industry. The rapid development...
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Lidl Italia Expands in Sardinia with New Logistics Centre
Lidl Italia has opened its first logistics centre in Sardinia and its twelfth overall in Italy, investing €70 million in the project. The opening of the logistics centre, which is...
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Diageo sells Pampero Rum to Gruppo Montenegro
Italian spirits and food company Gruppo Montenegro has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Pampero rum from Diageo. Pampero is one of the leading Venezuelan rum brands with an...
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Change of CEO at the Béres Pharmaceutical Factory
In September, a new CEO arrived at the head of the family-owned pharmaceutical company: Balázs Major Ferenc Sipos, who is retiring, will replace the CEO of Béres Gyógyszergyár, the company...
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Pennsylvania legalises RTD sales at grocery stores
As of this week, sales of canned cocktails are now legal at grocery stores and gas stations in the US state of Pennsylvania. The bill was signed into law by...
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The 2024 KÉSZ Group Balatonfond was a celebration of perseverance
Despite the extreme cold, nearly a thousand competitors took part in the KÉSZ Group Balatonfondo, a cycling festival organized on the shores of Lake Balaton. On the top step of...
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