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Analysts expect a growth of around 4-5 percent in retail this year

The retail data in February significantly exceeded the analysts' expectations, according to experts interviewed by MTI. According to experts interviewed by MTI, the turnover growth may accelerate later in the...

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The “free” labeled foods met the standards

Based on the results of this year's consumer protection testings the labeling practices of “free” food products has improved. All of the products tested by the National Consumer Protection Authority...

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A producer organization was established that covers 10 percent of the milk production

A new, producer organization was established that covers 10 percent of the domestic dairy production. Four dairy producer groups formed a “producer organization” that will seek to reach the best...

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The performance of the agricultural sector can be increased by 30 percent

With the maximum utilization of the European Union and domestic resources, the performance of the agricultural sector can be increased by 30 percent. The performance of the agricultural sector last...

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NESTEA Forest Fruit: A taste for real explorers

Enjoy the spring and summer flavors with NESTEA! The new forest fruity NESTEA was inspired by the proximity of nature, the scents of spring, freshness and the explosive strength of...

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Here is the new Dreher Cold Hop Calypso hops

One of the big hit of the last year, the Dreher Cold Hop with new hop and new design will return to the shelves. Last year we introduced the Dreher...

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Applications can be submitted to the Tesco’s NGO program until 8 April

Tesco is extending the registration period of the “You choose, we help” community program! Those interested can be submitted their applications through the program's website until 8 April: (www.tesco.hu/kozosseg). The...

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The power plant in Pécs plans to buy two hundred thousand tons of agricultural by-products this year

The Pannonpower that is the operator of the power plant in Pécs plans the acquisition of two hundred thousand tons of agricultural by-products this year – the company belonnging to...

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The Stihl increase its sales revenue

The annual turnover of the Hungarian subsidiary of the Stihl agricultural machinery manufacturer exceeded 6 billion HUF in 2015 after the 5.87 billion HUF of the previous year. This year...

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We are running out of garlic

Experts say that because of the drought 15-20 percent less garlic was produced in Hungary in 2015 than in the previous year. Retail chains monitored by the Agricultural Economics Research...

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Simplified affairs management from MVH

The Agricultural and Rural Development Agency (MVH) has made electronic communication simpler and faster for farmers on its website. Users only have to register once – earlier they had to...

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Even the moon is made of cheese

By 2019 the value of worldwide cheese product sales can reach USD 105.1 billion as demand for these products is growing by 4.4 percent a year – revealed a forecast...

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Russian import ban caused great financial losses

The Russian ban on imports resulted in HUF 1,300 billion worth of loss for the Hungarian economy – informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Approximately 10 percent of...

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Coke bottle isn’t iconic enough

Coca-Cola was unable to convince the judges of the EU General Court to give trademark protection for the new version of its iconic bottle: the court ruled it wasn’t distinctive...

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The Milk Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board supports the demonstrators

The Milk Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board considers the problems of the demonstrators extremely serious, so – like the government – agrees and support for the dairy farmers. . The...

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The President of the Nébih is waiting for the milk producers' representatives on Monday for conciliation

The President of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) receives the dairy farmers' representatives on the occasion of Monday's demonstration. In addition to receiving the petition Oravecz Márton awaits...

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FM: Saudi Arabia would buy Hungarian cattle and sheep

Hungary can be an important partner of Saudi Arabia with its long breed traditions, high quality dairy and beef cattle and feed production – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) announced...

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Lidl is committed to the Hungarian dairy farmers

The Lidl Magyarország puts a great emphasis on offering milk and dairy products produced by the Hungarian manufacturer, thereby supporting the domestic producers. The department store chain bought 6 million...

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Seed Alliance also joined to the Common Agricultural Marketing Code

The Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board (VSZT) joined to the initiative of the Agricultural Marketing Chief Directorate of the Hungarian National Tourist Office. The organization hopes the expansion...

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Opten: corporate world is consolidated slowly

According to Opten, the forced cancellation processes initiated by the registry courts are running out, the number of terminated corporate enterprises is slowly reducing, the number of newly initiated liquidation...

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110 million HUF bid to the Pápai Hús Kft.

A 110 million HUF bid was the highest for the 4.5 billion HUF assets of the Pápai Hús Kft. Decision on the tender to be born in April – the...

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FEOSZ: the operation of consumer protection associations is not provided

According to the National Federation of Consumer Associations (FEOSZ) the permanent operation of the civil societies is not provided, rents can not be paid out, so the non-governmental consumer organizations...

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Animal rights activists to protest against South-Chinese dog meat festival

Chinese Animal rights activists are seeking to shut down an annual summer dog meat festival in southern China blamed for blackening the country's international reputation as well as fueling extreme...

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Nestlé increased by 4.2 percent

Nestlé’s sales growth was the slowest in the last six years. The company’s products did worse in the Asian markets than they had expected. Sales increased by 4.2 percent in...

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The websites of online shops are still incomplete

The information can be read on the websites of online stores are still not entirely satisfactory, incomplete and misleading – the National Association of Consumer Association’s (FEOSZ) big web test...

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New investment in Rondo’s Soroksár factory

Rondo Corrugated Board Kft. completed a new, HUF 400-million investment project in its Soroksár production facility. The so-called D-flute production technology was installed in February. With this it becomes possible...

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O-I among the founding members of the American-Hungarian Business Council

O-I (Owens-Illinois Inc.), the company operating the Orosháza container glass factory, is one of the founding members the American-Hungarian Business Council. There are 11 members in the council, the goal...

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Prologis Completes 30,000 Square Metre Expansion for Pepco

Prologis, Inc., the global leader in industrial real estate, today announced that it has completed a 30,000 square metre expansion of a distribution facility in Rawa Mazowiecka – located in...

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Magazine: Fighting pests at the highest level

Insecticide and insect repellent sales grew only a little in 2015 if compared with the previous year. The market is rather complex, it can be categorised according to insect types...

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Bittersweet market position improvement in the Netherlands

Hungary’s total agri-food export only grew 1.1 percent in the first three quarters of 2015 but we realised almost 12 times bigger sales growth in the Dutch market. There are...

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