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Analysts: Foreign trade continues to perform well
Foreign trade continues to perform well, the surplus in May is higher than the expectations – analysts responded to the first estimate of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Friday....
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TREI Real Estate successfully exits from its Hungarian investments selling 40 Spar supermarkets to Erste Asset Management
The completion of the largest Hungarian retail portfolio transaction in 2017 happened on the last day of the first half year. TREI Real Estate, the property estate arm of the...
Read moreCzerván György: the reduction of VAT on food saves about 50-60 thousand HUF for the families
The reduction of VAT on foodstuffs saves about 50-60 thousand HUF for an average for a family of four members each year so far – the Minister of State of...
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Gyenes András became the new CEO of Scitec
Gyenes András is the new CEO of Scitec Nutrition from July. The company, based in Budapest produces and distributes sports nutrition supplements. Professionals and hobbyists sportsmen consume the products of...
Read moreThe harvesting of autumn barley is completed in Békés county
The harvest of autumn barley and peas is completed in Békés county, and farmers will soon end the harvesting of rape. The biggest problem is currently caused by droughts. Kozsuch...
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Fornetti opened its new store on the Oktogon in the spirit of quality and diversity
This year, the 20-year-old Hungarian company is now playing a key role in the life of the Aryzta food industry empire. The Fornetti, celebrating its 20th birthday this year has...
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The Raben Group takes over the management of the Busse Logistics in Germany
At the end of last week, the Raben Group signed a contract for the acquisition of Busse Logistik in Kassel. The company employs more than 140 employees and offers domestic...
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The Food Bank announces a fundraising campaign
The Hungarian Food Bank announces a fund-raising campaign for the Food World Day. The Hungarian Food Bank expects restaurants, companies and private individuals to the program. The catering facilities that...
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HNT introduces new rules
The National Council of Wine Communities (HNT) has introduced new rules that harmonise the diverse needs of grape growers and winemakers. These rules will already be in effect when this...
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International CSR award
The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary has won the corporate social responsibility (CSR) award of the Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe (COBCOE). Executive director Csilla Csurgai...
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Coca-Cola Cherry becomes sugar-free
In June the new Coca-Cola zero Cherry appeared in shops and bars. The product contains no sugar but has the same, unique taste. Senior brand manager Krisztina Méhler told: they...
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Instant porridges from Cornexi
Székesfehérvár-seated company Cornexi has put six new instant porridge products on the market: they can be prepared in just 2-3 minutes by simply adding hot water. Two of the new...
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The chain of stores expect growing sales of melons this season
This season, the chain of stores operating in Hungary expect the growing sales of melons this season. The promotional campaign organized by the Agrármarketing Centrum (AMC), the National Chamber of...
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Auchan’s turnover increased by 3.8 percent last year
In 2016, the Auchan Retail Magyarország achieved annual gross turnover of 350.4 billion HUF in 19 stores and 18 filling stations, with an increase of 3.8 percent. The number of...
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Trendy summer meals at Gallicoop’s grill party
The Gallicoop Pulykafeldolgozó Zrt. presented the newest grilling and serving trends within a cheerful grilling party on 5 July in the Pavillon de Paris garden. The invited journalists of various...
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Captain Frankó is back
In the new Arany Ászok ad campaign, those people can be the members of the Frankó Club who stand for themselves and their opinions. The campaign is implemented by the...
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SPAR Grillmobil roadshow this year again
The SPAR Grillmobil started its nationwide roadshow to promote great quality barbecued meats. The food truck will not only visit popular resorts, but will also present its offerings at festivals....
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KSH: exports increased by nearly 19 percent, imports increased by 18 percent in May
The value of exports in euro increased by 18.8 percent while imports by 18.4 percent in May compared to the same period of last year, according to a first estimate...
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Tesco: double-digit wage increase in 2017
The Tesco-Global Áruházak Zrt. has increased the average wages of 13,700 employees this year by 12.4 percent, so after 2016, a double-digit wage growth was achieved again in 2017. The...
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An industrial area and agricultural logistics center is under construction in Bátaszék
An industrial area and an agricultural logistics center is under construction in Bátaszék with the 800 million forints support of the Regional Development and Municipal Development Operational Program – the...
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Banks have raised their SME lending commitments by more than 30 percent
Credit institutions have raised their SME lending commitments by more than 30 percent on Thursday on the Hungarian National Bank’s (MNB) HIRS tender – the central bank published on its...
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A Hungarian cultural and gastronomic festival will be held in Brussels
A two-day Hungarian cultural and gastronomic festival begins on Saturday afternoon in Brussels, where pop, folk and jazz concerts, dance shows and children’s programs await the visitors. At the HUNGAstRY...
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The pet food plant in Csongrád-Bokros expands from 1.5 billion forints
The Mars Kisállateledel Gyártó Kft. (Mars Pet Foods Production Ltd.) is expanding its pet food plant in Csongrád-Bokros from about one and a half billion forints. The new production lines...
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The Nébih tested the durability of the dog collars
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has tested the durability of dog collars – the agency told MTI. The Office draws attention to the fact that livestock owners only...
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There is still time to register for OMÉK
Organiser the Agricultural Marketing Centre (AMC) extended the registration deadline for the 78th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK) until 31 July 2017. Thanks to this step, not only Hungarian...
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New member in Nielsen’s management
As a result of the merger of Nielsen Hungary and Brandbank, as of 1 July 2017 Péter Kurucz leads the Nielsen Retail Verticals and Brandbank teams in Hungary. It was...
Read moreTesco starts home delivery in Veszprém
After Budapest, Székesfehérvár, Győr and Szeged, from June Tesco starts a home delivery service in Veszprém, Kádárta and Gyulafirátót, three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday). Tesco’s head of...
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Magazine: The French connection
Last year, when Hungary’s agri-food export performance improved by 1.6 percent, the country exported 10.5 percent more to France – this was one of the biggest market growths for us...
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