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NGM: operators of food and drink machines have to install the so-called automated control unit by 1 July
Businesses operating food and drink vending machines must install the so-called automated control unit by 1 July, which will enable the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) to track the...
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A food safety alert was issued due to a bitter apricot kernel diet supplement
The Dutch Authority issued an alert for a bitter apricot kernel diet supplement, (which was shipped to 12 EU Member States, including Hungary) due to a higher content of cyanide...
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The value of last year’s agricultural exports is expected to be record high
Last year’s export of agricultural products is expected to be record-breaking. In the first 11 months of the year, agricultural export exceeded the 2016 level by 8 billion euros (2400...
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GKI: The Hungarian economy before elections
Although Hungary’s GDP expanded slightly faster than expected in 2017, by 4 per cent and considerably faster than the EU average, its growth rate was moderate in the CEE region....
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Earnings increased significantly at the beginning of the year
In January, gross and net average earnings were 13.8 percent higher than a year before, which is a six-month peak. Growth was affected by the 8 percent increase in minimum...
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Tesco received a Responsible Support Trademark again
Tesco won again the Responsible Support Trademark (Felelős Támogató Védjegy) of the Hungarian Donors Forum (Magyar Adományozói Fórum). The chain won the trademark for the third time after 2013 and...
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FM: results in the fish sector can be achieved through co-operation
Udvari Zsolt, head of the Department of Fishing and Fisheries Management at the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) said that the results in the fish sector can be achieved through the...
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The Tetra Pak and the Milk Product Council renewed its agreement
The Tetra Pak Hungária Zrt. and the Milk Interprofessional Organization and Product Council have renewed their cooperation agreement again. The contract was signed by Kinga Sieradzon, Managing Director of Tetra...
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Sopron may be the regional stronghold of the domestic beer production
HEINEKEN Hungária spends nearly 2 billion HUF on capacity development in Sopron. With the biggest investment in the company’s history, the Soproni Brewery will increase its production volume by 30...
Read moreSwine fever and Ukraine may also threaten Hungarian agriculture
The Hungarian agriculture is facing a serious challenges, in addition to the uncertainties of the EU budget cycle starting after 2020, the swine fever surrounding Hungary and the dynamically growing...
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Tokaji March great tasting in Budapest
More than 150 wines of almost sixty wineries from Tokaj-Hegyalja and master courses are waiting for the public to the Tokaji March great tasting on Saturday in the Corinthia Hotel...
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The new Coca-Cola zero Lemon is available from March
After the introduction in Italy, a new Coca-Cola variant appears in the Hungarian shops and entertainment venues from March: The Coca-Cola zero Lemon is a completely sugar-free, calorie-free with refreshing...
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Easter can bring a lot of turnover to the toy stores
Easter can bring nearly one-fifth of the annual sales revenue on the gaming market, which is the second busiest period after Christmas – Világgazdaság Online wrote. The value of the...
Read moreConsumer sentiment improved in the United States
Consumer confidence improved in the United States in February. The US households are more hopeful to the current and prospective situation of the economy – according to the regular monthly...
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EU agricultural subsidies will be linked to performance targets
The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) fundings should be linked to progressive and essential performance targets, according to the European Court of Auditors – agrarszektor.hu wrote. According to the Luxembourg-based...
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Animal breeders can prepare for huge changes after 2020
The Council of Agrarian Ministers met in Brussels on Monday and adopted a resolution on the post-2020 Common Agricultural Policy – agrarszektor.hu wrote. The farmers can prepare for huge changes...
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Happy Week again to promote water consumption
In order to promote water consumption this year, the Happy Week event will be organized again for primary school children and kindergartens – the National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition...
Read moreThe Jedlik Prize is a recognition of the entire wheat breeding community.
The Jedlik Prize is the recognition of the work of the whole wheat breeding community. The result is not a single man’s work; the new plant varieties are created by...
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The number of employed people in the EU and in the euro area broke records again
In October-December last year, the number of people employed in the European Union and in the euro area rose to a new record for the fourth consecutive quarter, indicating that...
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Hungarian national stand at the Bolognese international cosmetics fair for the first time
Hungarian manufacturers have introduced themselves at the Cosmoprof cosmetics trade fair in Bologna, Italy, which is one of the most important sectoral meetings of Europe and the world. Hungary launches...
Read moreConsumer confidence has decresed in Germany
Germany’s consumer confidence deteriorated more than expected by the experts – according to GfK’s survey released on Wednesday. The consumer sentiment mood of the Nuremberg Market Research Institute in March...
Read moreIncrease on the alcohol-free beer market
According to the preliminary data of the Association of Hungarian Brewers, the consumption of non-alcoholic beers in Hungary has risen in the past year. The 25 percent growth far exceeds...
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Magazine: Rising dairy product prices
According to the Agricultural Economics Research Institute (AKI) and KSH’s market price information system (PÁIR), a forecast by German food economics research centre IFE predicts that the European Union’s milk...
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NESQUIK OptiStart instant cocoa
Nestlé Hungária Kft.’s factory in Szerencs uses cocoa that comes from sustainable farming to manufacture Nesquik products. These products will bear the ‘Nestlé Cocoa Plan’ marking and UTZ’s own logo....
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BOCI Chocolate
Three new chocolates in tablet form by BOCI: white chocolate filled with coconut cream, milk chocolate with yogurt cream inside and chocolate with cow skin pattern called Tarka are now...
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NESCAFÉ Gold
In January 2018 the NESCAFÉ Gold product line returned to shops completely renewed. The products are made with top quality arabica coffee grown in the mountains. Coffee beans are now...
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XIXO Citrus Green Tea / Green Tea Zero
XIXO Citrus Green Tea’s harmony of flavours captures you instantly, giving real refreshment to both body and soul. It is the fresh taste of citrus and the beneficial effect of...
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Dove 0% aluminium-free deodorant
Gentle care and protection against unpleasant smell, without aluminium but with a fresh scent. Every aluminium-free Dove deodorant contains1/4 part moisturising cream, so that your armpit stays soft, smooth and...
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Zewa Softis Soft&Sensitive tissue
The new 4-ply facial tissues from Zewa are gentle to the skin. They contain a special mix of almond oil and aloe vera, so the tissues don’t even irritate sensitive...
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