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The Magyar Posta expects further expansion in package logistics

The Magyar Posta handled 17.7 million packages in 2016, which is 1.96 million pieces and 12.4 percent more than in 2015. The Magyar Posta expects a 12.5 percent increase package...

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MKB Group and the Megfosz signed a cooperation agreement

Balog Ádám, CEO of the MKB Bank Zrt. and Harsányi Zsolt, CEO and owner of Axiál Kft., chairman of the National Agricultural Tool and Machine Dealers Association (Megfosz) signed a...

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Specific markets

Günther Ahmed Rusznak, CEO of the Islamic Information, Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDZ) told our magazine that there are about 1.5 billion Muslim people all over the world and food...

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Only factual information about products

The global battle against counterfeit products, the protection of brands and the tracking of valuable products are increasingly important in international trade. Besides traditional product information indicated on the packaging,...

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Prices augmented by 2.9 percent in February

According to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), in February 2017 consumer prices were 2.9 percent higher on average than a year before. In comparison with February 2016, food...

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Opportunities in Canada

In mid-February the plenary session of the European Parliament voted in favour of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada. It is now the parliaments...

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It is still EU law that is in effect in the United Kingdom

While the United Kingdom is a member of the European Union, the EU’s legal system needs to be respected – concluded a discussion in the European Commission in early March....

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Risky EKÁER

The modification of the Electronic Public Road Trade Control System (EKÁER) has entered into force: in the new system even those must pay a risk warrant who transport non-risky goods....

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Magazine: Packed in safety

The original task of packaging was to make the safe transport of goods possible, but today packaging materials must also be stylish and environmental. Zsolt Miklós, managing director of Rondo...

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Food processors: There was no differences in the majority of the products tested

After an investigation of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) it can be concluded that no compositional or sensory differences were found between the vast majority of products purchased...

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Chamber of Agriculture: the Hungarian primeur vegetables to arrive earlier to the stores

From early April the Hungarian primeur vegetables will be available in the stores and markets throughout the country – the National Association of Agricultural Economics (NAK) told MTI on Thursday....

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DPDgroup: Internet shopping habits in Europe and in Hungary

On behalf of the DPD Group, 23 450 citizens of 21 European countries were interviewed between 19 and 7 October 2016 about their online shopping habits. Hungary also took part...

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Pápai Hús: Hungarian consumers are looking for quality ham for Easter

An increasing demand occurs towards high quality Hungarian smoked meat products for Easter on the store shelves. The price sensitivity of the previous years seems to recede, while 70 percent...

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Gallicoop: there will be no shortage of turkeys at Easter

There will be no shortage of turkey products at Easter – President and CEO of the Szarvas-based Gallicoop Zrt. told MTI in an interview. Gallicoop’s plant in Szarvas, MTI Photo:...

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The finalists of the Winemaker of Winemakers award were announced

Among the fifty candidates, Bodó Judit from Tokaj, Ipacs Szabó István from Villány, Jásdi István from Csopak, Konyári János from Balatonboglár and Szepsy István Jr. from Tokaj reached the finals...

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Design your own beer mat with Beer and More!

You’ve always wanted to show off with your own beer mat at a party or even in your favorite club? Now it is time to design your own beer mat....

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Euro-zone’s business sentiment index is on top

In March, the European zone’s business sentiment index (ESI) stagnated on its five and a half year peak, however, the economic sentiment index has deteriorated somewhat. In March the business...

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Electric vehicle market about to undergo a boom

Strategic investors are finding new areas for their investments, and one of these is electromobility. The message conveyed by development projects is that the S Curve of electric vehicles will...

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Environmentally conscious decisions by consumers – it is worth paying attention!

A nice meal can bring the family together, so it isn’t surprising at all that mothers and grandmothers pick the best ingredients and they put their heart and soul into...

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Premium category food products made using Hungarian technology on four continents

The story of Hagyó Kft. started as a small business in Miskolc, but today their distilling machinery is already used overseas, with help from the Hungarian National Trading House (MNKH)....

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Good export opportunities in Iran

On 7 February 2017 the Hungarian National Trading House (MNKH) organised a Hungary-Iran Business Forum in Budapest. There were almost 60 Hungarian and Iranian companies present. In 2015 the value...

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Magazine: Content and shape: mineral water bottles do dress up the products

According to Kata Bányi, trade marketing director of Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország Kft., the distributor of NaturAqua mineral waters, after two years of sales decline the mineral water category expanded again...

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Magazine: Oat is the new star

Oat is the star ingredient of the growing cereal product market. All three segments – muesli, breakfast cereal, cereal bar – contributed to the sales growth of last year. According...

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The Magyar Termék has launched an online campaign

The “We Love the Hungarian Products” marketing campaign was launched on 22 March with a short film made in the Castle Garden Bazaar. Almost 300 actors took part in the...

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According to the Advertising Association and its co-associations the advertising tax should be eliminated

According to the Hungarian Advertising Association (MRSZ) and its co-associations, the government declared war on the domestic media industry with the increase of the advertising tax to 9 percent. The...

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Hungarian sellers are above the world average in smiling and greeting

The level of domestic customer services in smiling and greeting outperformed the world average. However Hungary is still lagging behind the front-runners but the development can be easily seen from...

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GKI published its forecast for 2017

Last year, the Hungarian economic growth slowed strongly, compared to the previous two years, mainly to the decline in EU funds and the decrease in investments. The GDP increased by...

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The SPAR celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016

When the first SPAR supermarket opened in Tata, only a few people thought that a real success story begins. 25 years have passed since then. Over the years the business...

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Outstanding offers at this year’s ProWein trade fair

ProWein this year proved again that it is the most important platform of the international wine and spirits industry all over the world. Between 19 and 21 March more than...

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The Association of Traders asks for the amendment of the Agricultural Act

The Hungarian National Trade Association (MNKSZ) asks for the amendment of the range of activities in the Agricultural Act, because according to the association the sales of food beverages and...

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