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Amazon experiencing bottlenecks in logistics

Ecommerce giant Amazon is currently having capacity problems in its logistics centers in Europe. It is now warning sellers that it cannot accept all shipments. This means that merchants might...

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Domestic melon producers have had an average year

Despite occasional market disruptions and fluctuating prices, domestic producers consider this year’s melon season to be average. At a joint meeting of the Melon Working Group of the National Chamber...

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Aldi Süd Unveils ‘Aldi DX’ Digitalisation Arm

Aldi Süd has announced a new umbrella brand for its IT services, Aldi DX, which will be responsible for future digitalisation projects and initiatives operated by the discounter. The ‘DX’...

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Let’s eat as many Hungarian walnuts as possible, and not just in December!

The season of walnut cakes has arrived. It is no coincidence that the demand for the essential ingredient for Christmas bagels, gerbeau and snow cookie increases at the end of...

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Lidl prepares for Biedronka’s market entry in Slovakia

Lidl in Slovakia underlines its claim to price leadership. The discounter is permanently cutting prices on basic groceries, thus anticipating a VAT reduction that will become mandatory at the beginning...

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AM: the importance of the beekeeping sector goes beyond itself

The importance of the beekeeping sector goes beyond itself, honey can be imported, but pollination cannot – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at a conference on the future of...

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GKI analysis: Growing budget

When submitting next year’s budget, it is worth reviewing how much the Government has spent from taxpayers’ and creditors’ money over the past 14 years and on what. In agreement...

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Müller opens its flagship store in Budapest Prestige

After three years of construction, the Müller retail company is officially opening its new flagship store in the Budapest Prestige building. The impressive building is located in the heart of...

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Christmas Baking Will Be More Expensive This Year: How to Save on Ingredients

Christmas baking in 2024 is expected to be significantly more expensive, as the prices of essential ingredients have continued to rise in recent months. Flour, sugar, butter, and eggs—the staples...

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GLS Hungary is also competing in the C2C market

GLS Hungary has introduced a new pricing structure on the ecomaag.hu platform as of November 20, 2024, under which it now offers a separate pricing structure for parcel shipments from...

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The 2024 “Szaloncukor of the Year” Awards: Innovation and Rising Challenges in the Confectionery Industry

Hungary’s quintessential Christmas treat, the szaloncukor, took center stage at the 2024 “Szaloncukor of the Year” awards. The winners – Stühmer, Gyulai Kézműves Cukrászda, and Sulyán Cukrászda – impressed with...

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Experts urge organic revolution in public catering

Everything is in place for valuable organic food produced domestically to be included in public catering instead of leaving the country, and all this would cost hardly more than it...

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Loyalty programs offer real discounts, CMA investigation finds

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that loyalty programs at major supermarkets typically provide real savings, with 92% of discounted items genuinely cheaper than their usual prices....

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PwC Digital Finance Landscape: Digital payment solutions are shaping customer decisions

The rapid evolution of digital payment solutions is transforming how we manage our finances. Beyond traditional bank cards, mobile payments, instant transfers, and new-generation Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options...

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YouGov, which acquires CPS GfK, redefines the future of market research

Ten months after YouGov, the market leader in consumer opinion, motivation, needs and media habits research, acquired CPS GfK, the recognised leader in consumer panel services and the leading provider...

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Focus on the promotion of Hungarian food exports in Slovenia

The capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, is home to the latest business development station of the Hungarian Food Business Program, established by the Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC), which helps Hungarian food...

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Asda is preparing for a major revamp

Allan Leighton, the new chair of Asda, plans to turn the retailer around within three to five years. His priorities include restoring Asda’s identity, improving pricing and availability, and hiring...

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PepsiCo becomes sole owner of Sabra and Obela

PepsiCo announced it will acquire the remaining 50% stake in Sabra and Obela, becoming the sole owner of both companies. Sabra operates in the US and Canada, generating nearly $400...

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New surprises every day in the Rossmann Advent Calendar

From December 1 to 24, we can open a new window in the Advent calendar on the Rossmann mobile app every day. The drugstore is offering participants exciting discounts, coupons,...

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Are beauty products harmful to health? Experts warn of the dangers of Temu

The world of online shopping continues to conquer, and Temu, a popular Chinese marketplace, has become attractive to many with its incredibly cheap prices. However, in the latest episode of...

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MBH Bank: It is already clear how logistics performance can be doubled

Logistics is the lifeblood of the commodity economy, which, due to the logic of its operation, often provides a very accurate picture of the international position, role and economic integration...

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Forty thousand servings of care: food rescue in Hungary has reached a new level thanks to the collaboration between the Food Bank and a Budapest party service company

On November 20, 2024, the joint hot meal rescue program of the Hungarian Food Bank Association and one of the leading catering companies in our country reached its fortieth thousandth...

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Top level oral care

Oral care is no longer just a health issue, but also part of beauty care. A healthy oral cavity and sparkling teeth make a big contribution to the quality of...

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Market knowledge, networking and marketing

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 Márió Spáda, wine category specialist of METRO: “Looking at the main trends, the premium quality is booming, while sales of...

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We have already saved nearly half a billion during refueling

Based on data from more than 175,000 users, we have already saved nearly half a billion forints at ORLEN gas stations this year. The region’s largest oil company offers a...

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Preparing for the Christmas peak season: DPD developments and expansions

DPD has prepared for the festive peak with comprehensive developments this year to ensure fast and reliable delivery even during the busiest time of the year. Increasing capacity and modernized...

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Cybersecurity: careless domestic firms could be sanctioned

On 18 October the NIS2 – the revised EU cybersecurity directive – came into force, covering thousands of companies in Hungary. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...

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Agrometeorology: soil sufficiently moistened almost nationwide

Last week’s heavy rainfall sufficiently moistened the upper layer of the soil almost nationwide, so that the crops sown in the fall are mostly in favorable conditions – HungaroMet Zrt....

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Soil preparation work is more favorable compared to last year

According to the operational reports for the date of November 12, the planned area of ​​autumn crops this year is 1.5 million hectares, and soil preparation has been completed on...

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The importance of the beekeeping sector goes beyond itself

Honey can be imported, but pollination cannot – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at a conference on the future of the European beekeeping sector, held in Brussels on Thursday...

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