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The economic climate in Germany and the euro area has improved
The economic climate in Germany and the euro area improved slightly in January, according to a survey conducted by the Mannheim-based ZEW (Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung) Institute for Economic Research....
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eNet: Hungarians are spending more on video games
In Hungary, 60 percent of the adult population plays video games, and the amount spent on it is constantly increasing. Video games are generating approximately 41 billion forints turnover per...
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Current dietary trends aren’t favourable for the meat industry
According to Tamás Éder, president of the Hungarian Meat Industry Federation (MHSZ), told that 2018 is very likely to have been a relatively poor year for meat companies. What is...
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Magazine: Trendier fruit syrups
According to Nóra Kisfürjesi, brand manager of Sió-Eckes Kft., fruit syrups are undergoing a renaissance in Hungary. Why? Because one can make just the right portion of soft drink for...
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Bisnode: the payment morale of companies improved last year
The proportion of invoices paid in time increased last year, and the average payment delay was reduced by two days – according to Bisnode’s year-end data. According to the business...
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The Hungarian Food Bank Association collected more than 11,000 tons of food last year
Last year, the Hungarian Food Bank Association collected more than 11 thousand tons of food in a value of 6.5 billion HUF, which is an increase of 20 percent, compared...
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A Lidl to open in Albertfalva
After waiting for several years, Lidl will open its store in Albertfalva on 24 January. The chain already advertises the new business with posters in the neighborhood. With the opening...
Read moreBeer will become more and more expensive due to climate change
As a result of climate change and increased food consumption, there will be less beer and it will be more expensive – researchers said. The price of a ton of...
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Two products of Rondo were awarded at the 2019 WorldStar Packaging Awards
Two products of the Rondo Hullámkartongyártó Kft. were recognized at the World Packaging Association International Competition, at the 2019 WorldStar Packaging Awards. The award winner products were the “Dutch flower...
Read moreExcellent grape production is predicted in Ópusztaszer
Great wine yield, cheerful harvest were predicted by the farmers of the Carpathian Basin Wine Orders and the surrounding communities in the National Historic Memorial Park of Ópusztaszer at the...
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The Kissabel apples are popular
This year’s crop was particularly successful among the French-grown, red-colored apple varieties – origo quotes the Ifored Consortium that distributes the Kissabel brand. The protected varieties are grown in France,...
Read moreThe modern office market in Budapest grew by more than 44,000 square meters last year
In the fourth quarter of last year, thanks to the handover of four new office buildings (HillSide Offices, Tópark Offices, Pasaréti Office Building, Societé Budapest), the modern office market in...
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Nestlé accelerates action to tackle plastic waste
Nestlé today laid out its broader vision to achieve a waste-free future and announced a series of specific actions towards meeting its April 2018 commitment to make 100% of its...
Read moreSpanish export table grapes to china
Spain can export up to 3000 tons of table grapes to China this year, according to the chairman of the Association of Spanish Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters (APOEXPA)...
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Starbucks opened a café in Bali
Founded in 1971 in Seattle, Starbucks is the world’s largest café chain, operating in more than 50 countries, with around 17,000 cafes. The recently opened café in Bali combines the...
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Magazine: Until the last breath
Chewing gum is one of the star products in the cash register zones of stores, sales of which have been rising in terms of both value and volume recently. Katalin...
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European oversupply and weak quality are undermining the domestic apple market
The quality of edible apple originally stored for human consumption is much weaker than usual, so it can only be sold for industrial purposes – Világgazdaság Online wrote. The plant...
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SPAR campaigns against food waste in hypermarkets
The SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. and the Bay Zoltán Applied Research Nonprofit Ltd. are encouraging customers to use food more economically this year. “With this action, we want to make...
Read moreNAK: the government has allocated tens of billions for irrigation development
The government has allocated tens of billions for irrigation development, and has set specific targets for it – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) pointed out on Friday. According to...
Read moreOpten: 500,000 private entrepreneurs are operating in Hungary already
Last year a huge number of individual businesses were established in Hungary, and their number is close to half a million, according to Opten. According to the company information service...
Read moreThe Ministry of Agriculture has decided to provide 7 billion HUF energy efficiency support
In the first round of the Rural Development Program’s energy efficiency tender, 128 applications will be supported by the Ministry of Agriculture with a total value of 7 billion HUF....
Read moreThe wines of Debrecen were presented
A record number of red and white wines and champagnes were nominated for this year’s Debrecen City Wine Competition – the Mayor of Debrecen said at a press conference on...
Read moreMulled wine, pig cutting and champagne making at the Picnic in Etyek
In addition to traditional wine tastings, you can take part in pig cutting, and can get acquainted with the products of local craftsmen and the way to prepare them as...
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The world’s largest agricultural fair has started in Berlin
The International Green Week (Internationale Grüne Woche – IGW), the largest agricultural, food and horticultural exhibition and fair in the world began on Friday in Berlin. The Hungarian stand was...
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A program package for young people to encourage rural life
The Young Hungarian Farmers ‘Association (AGRYA) launches a program package called “Rural Life, Young People in the Countryside” which is realized from 16 million HUF, including support from the Ministry...
Read moreThe volume of goods handled at the Liszt Ferenc Airport increased last year
The volume of goods handled at the Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport increased by 15 percent, compared to the previous year – the Budapest Airport informed MTI in a statement...
Read moreUS consumer sentiment worsened significantly in January
US consumer sentiment worsened much more than expected in January, according to the Michigan University’s regular monthly survey, whose preliminary results were published on Friday. The consumer sentiment index stood...
Read moreGijs van Wulfen is coming to Hungary!
Gijs van Wulfen, the author of the bestseller The Innovation Maze is visiting Hungary on 19th February at the merjfejlodni.htconsulting.hu/ conference. Van Wulfen is a recognised authority and keynote speaker...
Read moreFAO Food Price Index down
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 165.4 points in September 2018, down 2.3 points (1.4 Percent) from August and some 13 points (7.4 percent) below its level in the...
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