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NAK expands its marketplace search service
Farmers’ markets are increasingly popular: there are 260 of them in Hungary at the moment. On the website of the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) – www.nak.hu – shoppers can use a ‘Marketplace...
Read moreNAK: next rural development program would require a subsidy of 2000 billion HUF
According to the program proposal of the Hungarian National Agricultural Chamber (NAK) aimed at the long-term development of the Hungarian agro-food and food economy, the following rural development program would...
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The rise in earnings lags behind expectations
The rate of rise in earnings fell somewhat behind analysts’ expectations in March. One of the reasons of this was the base effect, that the rate of increase of the...
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Sága’s renewal
Sága Foods Zrt. has given products a brand new packaging and logo – told Zsolt Keleti, CEO of the Sárvár-based company. This step forms part of the innovation and marketing strategy implemented...
Read moreCIB: growth is expected to be around 4 percent this year
This year, CIB Bank analysts report an economic growth may be close to four percent, with inflation below three percent, and loose monetary policy – Trippon Mariann, chief analyst of...
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Boyden group’s new partner
Judit Szalókyné Tóth has joined the Hungarian office of Boyden Executive Search and Boyden’s global Consumer and Retail Practice Group as a partner. Ms Szalókyné Tóth has been working as a...
Read moreThe turnover of freight transport is exceeding 2000 billion forints in Hungary
Freight transport contributes with about 6.5 percent to the gross domestic product of Hungary, according to the preliminary data. The turnover of the sector exceeded 2000 billion HUF last year,...
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Takács Géza remained the chairman of the Seed Alliance
Takács Géza remained the chairman of the Seed Alliance Interprofessional Organization and Product Board. Takács Géza started his career in 1974 at the seed plant of the Research Institute in...
Read moreThey are looking for the best pálinka of the country in Komárom
This year’s Pálinka Country Tasting begins on Monday in the Monostori Fortress in Komárom, where hundreds of pálinkas will be judged – the organizers informed MTI. During the multi-day tournament,...
Read moreBakator wine and gastronomic festival in Bihardiószeg
The Bakator wine and gastronomic festival was organized for the second time by the local council of Bihardiószeg on Saturday in the garden of the local Zichy castle. This year’s...
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The European Commission has proposed amending the VAT rules and alcohol tax
The European Commission has proposed a modification of the rules on value added tax (VAT) and the reform of EU rules on excise duties on alcohol – the EU commission...
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Nielsen chart of Month
If they have money left after covering the monthly costs of living, 28 percent of Hungarians save money, 25 percent refurbish their homes and about 20 percent pay back debts...
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The message from Óvár: constant cheese quality
From the summer Óvártej Zrt.’s new production hall will ensure the constant good quality of products. Carlo Volpe, the CEO of the Mosonmagyaróvár-based cheese producer told: the new unit will have...
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More than 8,000 sweets packs for children in need
This May the Hungarian Food Bank Association compiled more than 8,000 packs from sweets and other delicacies, which were distributed among children at various Children’s Day events via partner organisations. The...
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L’Oréal’s sustainability programme goes well
L’Oréal has published its annual sustainability report. The results of the ‘Sharing Beauty with All’ programme show that significant progress has been made in the domains of sustainable innovation and the...
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Milk campaign reloaded
The Ministry of Agriculture, the Agricultural Marketing Centre (AMC) and the Milk Interbranch Organisation and Dairy Board have started their spring milk campaign: a ‘Milk Truck’ will turn up at...
Read moreDemand towards organic products is growing in Europe
Demand is bigger towards organic products in the richer Western European countries, on the one hand and on the other hand, they are more capable of supporting organic farming, which...
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Pöttyös birthday prize game starts
On 7 May the prize game of the 50-year-old dairy snack Pöttyös started and it will last until 15 July. In ‘Every 5th product wins or contains a code to play!’...
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3.1 billion forints remained available on SZÉP cards until the end of May
After Pentecost, the amount remaining to be spent on the SZÉP cards was still around 3.1 billion forints – the card issuing financial institutions informed MTI. According to the rules,...
Read moreAccenture creating AI tools that lighten your workload
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are beginning to make business processes more efficient. As the Equifax breach demonstrated, companies working with sensitive data are increasing targets for cyberattacks. To combat...
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Invitation to the 15th Electronic Commerce Conference
The 15th Electronic Commerce Conference will be held on 5-6 June. The Electronic Commerce Conference is a prestigious event every year for the entire e-commerce profession. The conference with its...
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New Sprite zero cucumber already in shops
Coca-Cola Hungary has prepared for the hot summer days with a new, refreshing flavour: Sprite zero cucumber contains no sugar. The product can already be found on store shelves all over...
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P&G’s volunteers help to build a home
Habitat for Humanity and P&G Hungary are building a new home for a family with four children, which has spent months in a shelter. P&G takes part in Habitat for Humanity’s...
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New products in the Caola portfolio
As of April Caola Zrt. is the exclusive Hungarian distributor of the products of London-based company Freestyle Cosmetics Ltd. The British company’s products are present in 28 countries. Caola’s sales and marketing...
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Auchan’s new logistics centre almost ready
The construction of the Goodman–Auchan building complex reached its highest point. GSE Hungária Kft. is building Hungary’s biggest logistics centre in Üllő: the complex will be 87,200m² large, with 20,000m² of warehouse...
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Developing markets are the engine of Henkel’s growth
In the first quarter of 2018 Henkel’s sales revenue reached EUR 4,835 million. Organic sales growth was 1.1 percent. The performance of the Adhesive Technologies business area was the strongest, with a...
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Changes in the Ministry of Agriculture
Dr István Nagy has been appointed the new Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Mr Nagy will replace Sándor Fazekas in the ministerial seat. The new minister has been a member of...
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What challenges do modern filling stations need to face?
Having realised the changing face of customers needs, Shell will modernise the majority of their Hungarian petrol stations by 2020. Introducing the ‘deli by Shell’ brand also forms part of the...
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Magazine: Energy is flowing
Energy drinks is one of the most dynamically growing alcohol-free drink segments. Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország Kft.’s commercial excellence leader Gábor Ivády informed us that the young generation knows this category well...
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Billa opens 10 new stores in Bulgaria
Austrian supermarket chain Billa employs 4,500 people in Bulgaria. They plan to open 10 new supermarkets in Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna. The chain expects a 9-10 percent sales increase from...
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