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GfK’s European commercial purchasing power study is now available
The average commercial purchasing power in Europe is 6,517 euros per person, however, there are significant differences between the 25 European countries examined in terms of expenses spent on commerce:...
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MBH Bank: GDP growth may jump to 4.2 percent next year, but the 2.7 percent growth target can be maintained this year as well
MBH Bank’s analysts expect an economic growth of 2.7 percent for the year 2024, but for 2025 they are projecting a growth that is significantly more favorable than this year,...
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Is the era of cheap Chinese stuff over? The EU is introducing tariffs
The European Commission plans to introduce new measures on cheap goods sold by Chinese online retailers such as Temu, AliExpress and Shein. This is intended to deal with the increase...
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Beer consumption in Hungary decreased by 10 percent in the past year
The amount of beer sold in Hungary was just over 5.4 million hectoliters in 2023, which represents a significant drop compared to 6.01 million hectoliters in 2022. According to the...
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Here are the first results: the CO2 emissions of domestic agriculture are that much lower
We see data on greenhouse gas emissions not only at the global and EU level, but also for domestic producers. The first results of the K&H agricultural CO2 calculator, which...
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ALDI brought smiles to the faces of hundreds of small children
ALDI provided help and support for Hungarian children with another measure. In the spring of 2024, the company donated outdoor and indoor toys to 21 kindergartens and social institutions –...
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Crisis on the chocolate market?
At the end of last year, there was a significant increase in the price of chocolate in stores, as the supply could not adequately meet the demand. According to the...
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Brewers are hoping for a warm summer again this year
Although major sporting events temporarily have a positive effect on the development of beer consumption, this year the weather will also decide whether the beer market can correct itself upwards...
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Thats why private labels are so popular
In recent weeks, the Pénzcentrum and the University of Debrecen have conducted a joint, large-scale survey to assess the opinion of domestic customers on commercial (private) branded and manufacturer branded...
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Alimentaria & Hostelco: sustainability and responsible production in the spotlight
Food and hospitality trade fair Alimentaria & Hostelco took place on 18-21 March in Barcelona. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/6-7 Functional foods and AI More...
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The demand for information in agriculture is increasing
External, primarily tender and area-based funding is indispensable for the operation of European agricultural enterprises, without which most domestic enterprises would be unprofitable. Although all this is not necessarily true...
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The growth of Czech retail sales slowed down in May
Retail sales in the Czech Republic increased for the sixth month in May, but the rate of growth slowed to 4.4 percent from 5.7 percent in April, the Czech Statistical...
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The festival season has started: students are also more active in their job search
This year’s summer vacation and the accompanying student work season are already in full swing, and the number of applications peaks during this period. At the same time, the period...
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Microplastics and nutrition: The hidden dangers
In recent years, the presence and effects of microplastics have increasingly come to the fore, especially in terms of nutrition and health. Annual global plastic production exceeds 460 million tons,...
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Primark celebrates the anniversary of Disney’s The Lion King with a new collection
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Disney movie The Lion King, Primark is launching a clothing and accessories collection in collaboration with Disney. In collaboration with Disney’s The Lion...
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The position of Lidl Hungary regarding the competition supervision procedure initiated by the GVH
Lidl Hungary’s position regarding the competition supervision procedure initiated by the Economic Competition Authority is as follows. The Economic Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated a competition supervision procedure against Lidl...
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In a joint statement, the BIOEAST member countries call attention to the importance of research and innovation related to the sustainable use of natural resources
The consecutive Hungarian EU presidency, in cooperation with the BIOEAST initiative, organized a high-level political forum in Brussels to promote research and innovation in Central and Eastern Europe. They presented...
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Lidl gives its loyalty programme an overhaul
Lidl Plus, the digital loyalty programme of Lidl was revamped in March. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/6-7 Thanks to the changes, application use has become...
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McDonald’s opened an intelligent industrial park
McDonald’s has taken a major step towards deepening its presence in the Chinese market by opening a new smart industrial park in central China’s Hopei Province. The facility, built with...
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ROSSMANN advertises its exclusive brands
ROSSMANN has launched a campaign focusing on its exclusive brands. The campaign began on 8 April on television and brand digital platforms with a brand new image commercial, as well...
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Lunch is waiting on the shelf
A new generation of modern semi-prepared foods and ready meals is emerging, and manufacturers are responding quickly to new demands in healthy eating, sustainability, alternative proteins and exploring foreign cuisines....
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FruitVeB and NAK prepared a sector bulletin for fruit and vegetables
The fruit and vegetable sector bulletin summarizing the results of the past 10 years was prepared by FruitVeB, the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Trade Organization and Product Council, and the...
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Stormy weather is not good for tourism
Due to the stormy weather, the tasks of the water police and rescuers on Lake Balaton and Lake Velence have increased significantly in recent days. The police rescued people and...
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The Michelin-recommended Laurel Restaurant in Budapest is closing
Laurel Budapest, a popular restaurant recommended by Michelin, is closing after five years of operation. The news appeared on the restaurant’s official Facebook page, where the team announced that those...
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A criminal group dealing in fake and illegal plant protection products and fertilizers has been busted in Romania and Italy
A criminal group was involved in the illegal trade of fake plant protection products and fertilizers banned in the European Union, which was dismantled by the Romanian and Italian authorities,...
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Nébih: Auchan recalled milk shakes from the market
Auchan Magyarország Kft. is recalling the An Kedvenc Bar. Milk shake due to the presence of an allergen (milk) not indicated on the label in Hungarian, the National Food Chain...
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MTÜ: Chinese inbound tourism is picking up
Chinese inbound tourism in Hungary and Europe is becoming more and more active – said the CEO of the Hungarian Tourist Agency (MTÜ) at the Europe-China Tourism Dialogue press conference...
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Croatia has the cleanest natural bathing waters in Europe
According to this year’s investigation by the European Commission (EC) and the European Environmental Protection Agency (EEA), Croatia has the cleanest natural bathing waters in Europe – the Croatian Tourist...
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Agrometeorology: dry, warm weather is ideal for harvesting
The dry, warm weather is ideal for harvesting, but the drought is intensifying in the central parts of the country, summer crops would need rain, HungaroMet Zrt. wrote in its...
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We can expect a closer economic and tourism partnership with Montenegro
Montenegro is a particularly important partner for Hungary, and the Hungarian government is committed to supporting Montenegro’s accession to the European Union. The strengthening of economic and tourism relations between...
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