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Magazine: Trends of 2017 and expectations for 2018 in the Hungarian FMCG market (Part 1)
GfK Hungária Market Research Institute held its annual FMCG year evaluating conference in March. GfK managing director Dr Ákos Kozák told in his presentation that retail trends between 2014 and 2017...
Read moreThe Agrarian Chamber urges sectoral co-operation to prevent damage from swine fever
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) urges sectoral co-operation in order to ensure that African swine fever (ASF) does not appear in domestic pig stocks and limit the damage in...
Read moreKSH: consumer prices increased by 2.3 percent in April
Average consumer prices were 2.3 percent higher in April, than in the previous year and increased by an average of 0.7 percent, compared to the previous month – according to...
Read moreA new shopping center is under construction by the German ECE in Budapest
The German ECE is building a new shopping center in Budapest, located at the intersection of the Szentendrei road and the Bogdáni road in Óbuda. The 52,000 square meters rentable...
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Hungarian strawberries are available from the end of the week
Smaller quantities of Hungarian strawberries are already on the market, which differs in appearance and taste from import strawberries – the National Agricultural Chamber (NAK) told MTI on Wednesday. According...
Read moreSeven state secretaries at the Ministry of Agriculture
Three state secretaries will retire from their posts at the Ministry of Agriculture under the direction of Nagy István, the new Minister of Agriculture – agrarszektor.hu wrote. At the same...
Read moreCherry and celery are the winners of the pesticide test
At least in France. According to the results of a five-year study, 73 percent of fruits and 41 percent of vegetables contained plant protection products. However, only 2-3 percent of...
Read moreGastronomic and cultural programs await the visitors on four Fridays to Villány until August
Until the end of the summer, Gastronomic and cultural programs await the visitors on four Fridays to Villány. The wine festival season begins with the concert of the Bagossy Brothers...
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34 applicants received seed in the Food Avalanche program
Thirty-four local governments, educational institutions and NGOs received seed in the Food Avalanche program of the Civil Compass Foundation and Syngenta. Potatoes and various vegetables have been sown on some...
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Walmart expands in India
There is a huge struggle between the world’s largest companies for India’s e-commerce market. For a long time it appeared that this country will also be implicated by Amazon, but...
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Vodafone will be Europe’s largest fixed-line service provider
Vodafone will become Europe’s largest fixed-line service provider with the acquisition of Liberty Global. With the agreement Vodafone Magyarország (Vodafone Hungary) will become the nation’s second largest provider of mobile,...
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Fruit and vegetable packaging: photo-quality printing is necessary
Rondo manufactures top-quality, high-functionality corrugated board packaging solutions for premium products in 6 European factories, including fruits and vegetable products. In Hungary Rondo was the first to install a Masterflex printing...
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Hazai zöldség-gyümölcs az ALDI üzleteiben
Az ALDI Magyarország piacra lépése óta fontosnak tartja, hogy üzleteiben lehetőség szerint magyarországi termelőktől származó, minőségi szezonális zöldség-gyümölcs választékot kínáljon vásárlói részére. Az áruházlánc emiatt a teljes magyar zöldség-gyümölcs szezonban...
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Magazine: GDPR’s influence on marketing processes
As of 25 May 2018 companies must change their data management procedures in accordance with the new rules of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. The new...
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Magazine: Hungary’s economy at the time of the parliamentary elections
According to GKI Economic Research Zrt., GDP growth will be 3.8 percent and the investment rate will increase by 9 percent in 2018 in Hungary. The level of consumption will...
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Lidl won its sixth Superbands award
Lidl Magyarország won the Superbrands award for the sixth time. The Superbrands trade mark rewards the best consumer and business brands in nearly 90 countries – Origo wrote. The marking...
Read moreYou can vote for the winners of Tesco’s local community support program
Now we can do for our community! The voting period for the Tesco Local Community Support Program, the “You Choose We Will Help” has begun. Customers of the store chain...
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Shell presents: deli by Shell
Consumer needs and habits are constantly changing, but Shell’s goal and commitment is permanent despite the constant transformation: making traveling a pleasant experience. Shell puts a great emphasis on responding...
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Labor shortage makes strawberry harvest difficult
The strawberry growers are suffering from labor shortage, as the number of people working in the industry get a job in the EU – agrarszektor.hu. Even though salaries have risen...
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The birthday prize winning game of Pöttyös starts on 7 May
Summer is coming soon and the next Pöttyös prize winning game is coming. The brand is celebrating its 50th birthday this year and surprises its customers with a special game...
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Waberer’s revenue grew significantly
Waberer’s International Plc.’s revenue grew to 178.9 million euros (about 54 billion forints) in the first quarter and was 15.3 percent higher than in the same period of the previous...
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The eMag online trading company significantly increased its turnover
In the 2017-2018 financial year, eMAG has significantly increased its turnover, with an average basket value rising by 22 percent to 23,500 HUF, compared to the same period of the...
Read moreThe proportion of Internet users has grown considerably among the elderly
According to a report by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH), the proportion of Internet users among the elder has increased considerably over the past year, and the digital...
Read moreBritish business minister: there will be a customs agreement with the EU
The head of the British business ministry says there will be a customs agreement between Britain and the European Union after the expiration of the British EU membership. Greg Clark,...
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The investor sentiment in the euro area deepened in May
As a result of uncertainties surrounding the introduction of US tariffs and due to the intensifying protectionism, the investor sentiment in the euro area continued to deteriorate in May, according...
Read moreRetail sales increased in the Czech Republic
In March, the rate of growth of retail sales in the Czech Republic dropped to 4.4 percent in April, from the 6 percent in February – the Czech Statistical Office...
Read moreJennifer Aniston for Coca Cola smartwater
Coca-Cola’s Smartwater brand is the top-selling premium-priced water brand in the United States. Now, the beverage giant wants to ensure the brand retains its market-leading position. This spring, the soda...
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Chef Market’s new, trendy image
Our magazine interviewed Tamás Deák, commercial director of Chef Market, one of Hungary’s biggest food ingredient suppliers. T. M. – What is the concept behind changing Chef Market’s image? Why did you feel...
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