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From sea to the plate – tracking fish
Date: 2017-04-13 11:34:40
Important progress has been made in the international documentation system, initiated by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) through which illegally caught fish could not be taken on the...
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GfK: the proprtion of those who buy in foreign websjops is increasing
Date: 2017-04-13 11:32:32
Six out of ten prefer the domestic sites. According to the survey of the GfK Digital Connected Consumer (DCC) in 2016, nine of ten Internet users have purchased online. Considering...
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Easter production has increased in the Nestle factory in Diósgyőr
Date: 2017-04-13 11:31:10
Nestlé’s chocolate factory Diósgyőr operated at full capacity during the period preceding Easter. The volume of production increased by more than 7 percent, compared to the same period of last...
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Tesco has significantly increased its operating profit
Date: 2017-04-13 11:30:22
Tesco’s adjusted operating profit was slightly better than expected at the start of the year, rising 30 percent to 1.28billion pounds. However, statutory pre-tax profit was significantly below expectations, thanks...
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Export Academy for the tenth time
Date: 2017-04-13 11:14:17
The Hungarian National Trading House (MNKH) launches its complex export development training, the MNKH Export Academy for the tenth time between 12 and 27 April. The training program of the...
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Romanian beer consumption stagnated last year
Date: 2017-04-13 11:12:54
Romanian beer consumption stagnated last year. Romanians drank an average of 80 liters of beer per capita in 2016 – the Romanian Brewers’ Association announced. According to data provided by...
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The meat plant of the Pikker Kft. in Bóly found new owners for one hundred fifty million HUF
Date: 2017-04-13 11:10:00
The meat plant of the Pikker Kft. in Bóly found new owners for one hundred fifty million HUF that is half of the 300 million HUF target price. The meat...
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The Brits associate chocolate eggs with Easter
Date: 2017-04-13 11:00:28
The three-quarters of the Brits associate chocolate eggs with Easter. The largest British polling firm, the YouGov interviewed 2670 adults in the UK this week what do they think most...
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The decline in agricultural producer prices slowed in February
Date: 2017-04-12 11:45:06
The decline – that lasted for seven month – in agricultural producer prices slowed in February. The average price level was 2.0 percent lower than a year before, after the...
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The Agricultural Marketing Center encourages the consumption of high-quality pork
Date: 2017-04-12 11:42:22
The consumers can taste high-quality pork between 11 and 29 April 2017 in two large retail chains, as well as in two rural butcher shop networks. The primary objective of...
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A collaboration is needed for the market access of good quality Hungarian products
Date: 2017-04-12 11:40:42
The stakeholders should work together in order to reach the widest possible market access of excellent quality Hungarian products – Fazekas Sándor Minister of Agriculture said on Tuesday in Hegymagas,...
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GKI: how companies protect themselves against cost increases due to mandatory wage increases?
Date: 2017-04-12 11:12:13
The corporate survey of the GKI Economic Research Co. in February interviewed the companies how they avoid cost increases caused by the minimum wage increase. In terms of an...
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Certification slowdown causes problems in seed exports
Date: 2017-04-12 11:10:30
Field seed certification and document issuance slowed significantly in the recent period. This threatens the 40 billion HUF worth Hungarian exports of seed – agrarszektor.hu wrote. As a result of...
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Fazekas Sándor: awareness actions to promote Furmint
Date: 2017-04-12 11:06:21
This year is the Year of the Furmint. The governmnet would like to draw attention to this unique Hungarian value – Fazekas Sándor Minister of Agriculture told M1 news channel...
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The turnover of chauffeur services increases during the holidays
Date: 2017-04-12 11:05:43
In Hungary, 4 out of 10 people have driven drunk already. 7 out of 100 people regularly sit behind the wheel after a glass of alcohol. Unfortunately, few people know...
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K&H: annual expectations of the SMEs deteriorated
Date: 2017-04-12 11:04:45
The confidence of the domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has become worse. K&H’s confidence index indicating the expectations for the coming year worsened from the year beginning’s 11 points...
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Praktiker expanded its gardening product line
Date: 2017-04-12 11:03:12
Praktiker provides space for gardening products in twenty of its stores in Hungary on a total of approximately 20 thousand square meters. The sales of gardening products increased by 30...
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The GVH’s activities helped consumers to save 136 billion HUF
Date: 2017-04-12 11:02:13
The activities of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) helped consumers to save 136 billion HUF between 2010 and 2016 – the agency told on Wednesday. According to the information, the...
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Nine thousand packs of cigarettes were found by the finance guards near Ásotthalom
Date: 2017-04-12 11:01:26
Finance guards found nine thousand packs of cigarettes in a car and in a car carrying trailer at the border crossing of Ásotthalom – the National Tax and Customs Office...
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A new department was opened in the outlet center in Parndorf
Date: 2017-04-12 11:00:38
A new department was opened in the outlet center in Parndorf, Burgenland, so the range was expanded with 15 new shops, cafes and restaurants – the mall’s owner and operator...
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The most reputable brand
Date: 2017-04-12 09:45:34
Ferrero is the most reputable food company in the world – according to the Reputation Institute. The ‘2017 Global RepTrak 100’ study reveals that Rolex is the most reputable company...
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8-10 percent of the annual quantity of eggs is sold at Easter
Date: 2017-04-11 11:45:37
The Easter Egg consumption averages around 200-230 million units per year, 8-10 percent of the annual consumption – the Poultry Product Council (BTT) told MTI on Tuesday. According to the...
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OKSZ: the mandatory requirement of staff number is a new tax
Date: 2017-04-11 11:37:22
The mandatory requirement of staff number would be a new tax on retail – the National Retail Federation (OKSZ) said on Tuesday, in response to the government trade policy proposals...
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ALDI is the national main sponsor of the 17th FINA World Championships and Masters World Championships
Date: 2017-04-11 11:32:42
The ALDI Magyarország Élelmiszer Bt. and the Organizing Committee of the 17th FINA World Championships signed a cooperation agreement. According to the agreement, ALDI will be the national main sponsor...
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Mizse in every third basket
Date: 2017-04-11 11:30:33
Today, one in three buyers are choosing Mizse mineral water bottled in Lajosmizse, due to its high quality and optimal mineral content. The manufacturers are only able to meet the...
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NÉBIH: Most of plum pálinkas complied with the regulations
Date: 2017-04-11 11:27:55
Most of the plum pálinkas passed the food safety standards based on the examination of the National Food Chain Safety Office – the NÉBIH told MTI. The professionals selected 30...
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Back to school
Date: 2017-04-11 11:26:15
Learning new things is one of the biggest driving forces for adults. Nestlé’s goal with the Youth Employment Initiative is to make entering the world of work easier for young...
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I want to be a kid at this year’s Food Truck Show
Date: 2017-04-11 11:25:53
The Food Truck Show and the Kincsem Park organize the all-time best May Day this year between 5 and 7 May. The children are awaited with giant carousel, zoo and...
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Chamber of Agriculture: 51 percent of the businesses are looking for skilled workers
Date: 2017-04-11 11:23:35
51 percent of the food business enterprises are looking for skilled workers, 18 percent graduated workers, 7 percent are looking for higher education employees, and there is a 24 percent...
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Nespresso Ristretto Decaffeinato is available in stores
Date: 2017-04-11 11:11:44
We no longer have to compromise if we want a black character coffee at the evening, because Nespresso has created the perfect decaffeinated coffee grounds, the Ristretto Decaffeinato. It has...
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