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K&H: large companies expect long-term growth
Most of the large companies operating in Hungary are counting on the continuation of economic growth, but their expectations are somewhat more moderate in the last six months, according to...
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GKI: Euphoria on home market: demand and prices both may rise further
The GKI real estate index rose to 4 points in July 2018, while the Budapest index stood at 5 points. The index has increased by nearly 2 points and the...
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Starbucks opens its first online cafes in China
Starbucks and Alibaba Group have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at transforming the coffee experience and the cafe services in China – Világgazdaság Online wrote. One of the aims...
Read moreAnalysts: retail sales growth to accelerate this year
Retail sales are expected to grow more than 6.0 percent this year, compared to the previous year, and will contribute significantly to a sharp rise of gross domestic product (GDP)...
Read moreMore refreshments, beer and ice cream were consumed than last year
The turnover of soft drinks, beers and ice cream has increased due to the heat, but the rush for fans have also started – the chain of stores told MTI....
Read moreThe Agricultural Ministry assists the wineries with several measures
The Ministry of Agriculture is assisting the wineries with several measures – Brazsil Dávid, Secretary General of the National Council of Horticulture – told M1 news channel. He announced that...
Read moreHoney consumption more than doubled in seven years
Thanks to the honey promotional campaigns, honey consumption more than doubled in Hungary in the past seven years – the Minister of State of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told....
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Auchan switches to festival mode at Sziget
With an extended Sunday opening, a variety of festival packages and healthy food, the visitors of the Sziget festival will be welcomed by the Auchan of Óbuda, days before the...
Read moreBónusz Brigád: the online coupon market turnover may reach 13 billion forints this year
The total turnover of the online bonus-coupon market in the first full year after its launch in 2011 was 3.5 billion forints, in 2014 it reached 10.2 billion and is...
Read moreFruitVeb: it is difficult to protect against high heat
Vegetable and plant growers face difficulties to prevent the deterioration of the crop in the high heat. They use modern technology, variety selection and abundant irrigation – Ledó Ferenc, the...
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Be The Coca-Cola Poster Face!
Here is the opportunity to sign up for Coca-Cola Magyarország’s autumn poster campaign! Now, you can be the poster face of Coca-Cola Magyarország, after Palvin Barbara, Mihalik Enikő and Freddie!...
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Markit: euro area economic growth has lost momentum
The final value of the composite purchasing manager index (PMI) of the IHS Markit Institute for Economics in London for July shows a decline in the pace of economic growth...
Read moreRomanian retail trade increased by 6.5 percent in the first half of the year
The volume of Romanian retail sales grew by 6.5 percent in the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year, according to the Romanian National Statistical...
Read moreThe northern part of Europe has been badly affected by the spring weather
This year’s spring weather was extraordinary, which negatively affected Europe’s half, especially the northern areas, according to the USDA report on world agricultural production in July. With an average yield...
Read moreKSH: retail sales increased by 7 percent in the first half of the year
In June, the turnover of retail stores calendar effect adjusted was 6.1 percent higher than in the same period of the previous year, reaching 6.9 percent for the first half...
Read moreLess grain cereals were produced
This year, a few percent less grain cereals have been produced, compared to the average of the last five years, but prices are higher than last year – the Minister...
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The Rubin has proved that Hungarian paprika is still world-class
The Rubin Kft. has received tremendous recognition at Great Taste Awards food tasting competition in the UK, which is also known as the Oscars for Foods. Three of its products...
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New Communications Manager at Coca-Cola Magyarország
Szűcs Judit became the new corporate relations and communications manager of the Coca-Cola Magyarország Kft. The specialist came from Microsoft, where she worked for four years as a communications manager....
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New Chief Executive Officer in the lead of SALDO Zrt.
For nearly 60 years, the SALDO Zrt. is specialized for publishing and teaching activities and providing IT services. The 172-member shareholders’ meeting of the SALDO Zrt. decided to entrust Dr....
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The cocktail tomatoes have passed the tests
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) investigated one of the most popular ingredients of light salads, the cocktail tomatoes, in its latest Super Menta project – agrarszektor.hu wrote. Experts...
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Retail trade in June was less than expected in the euro area
In June, retail sales in the euro area grew lower than expected, according to Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office. In June, with seasonal adjustment, retail sales grew by 0.3...
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The exports of American soybeans exported into the EU increased by more than 280 percent
The exports of American soybeans exported into the EU increased by approximately 280 percent in July, compared to July last year – the European Commission announced. According to the Brussels...
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New marketing and communications director at the Gundel Restaurant
Angelus Barbara, who has gained experience in the brand building of several five-star hotel brand in Hungary joins the renewed Gundel Restaurant’s team. Angelus Barbara began her career at the...
Read moreAmerican pork loses ground on the Mexican market
Washington has imposed 25 percent protective tariff on imports of steel products and 10 percent on the imports of aluminum products. Mexico decided to impose a 20 percent customs duty...
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FAO calls for global coordination for a bioeconomy that leaves no one behind
If done right, in particular with and for family farmers, bioeconomy can help efforts to tackle pressing global problems such as hunger, poverty and climate change. This was the message...
Read moreCereal growers: Hungarian exports can grow due to the drought in Europe
The increased Polish and German market interest in free cereal stocks due to heat loss and drought loss can increase the Hungarian cereal exports – the chairman of the National...
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The KSH reported about nearly 600 million euros export surplus
In May, exports in euro were up 0.2 percent, imports increased by 2.9 percent, compared to the same period of last year. Foreign trade surplus was 596 million euros, 226...
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GVH: the Csányi Group can buy the Hungerit Zrt.
The Csányi Group can buy the Hungerit Poultry Processing and Foodstuffs Co. because it does not cause adverse competitive effects – the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) told MTI on Thursday....
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Celebrate World Beer’s Day with draft beer!
In more than 100 countries around the world, on the first Friday of August of each year, beer lovers are encouraged to try a beer novelty. The domestic beer lovers...
Read moreTesco donates food from three-quarters of its stores in Hungary
At the beginning of June, new stores joined Tesco’s multi-award-winning food-saving program, so 150 of the supermarket chain’s 205 domestic stores now offer food surplus from their daily operations. In...
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