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A challenging market: why is it difficult to sustainably grow sweet potatoes in Hungary?
Date: 2024-10-08 11:50:15
Although the popularity of sweet potatoes and the demand for them are constantly growing in Hungary, the domestic supply is not able to fully satisfy the needs. As a result,...
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Adaptation and renewal
Date: 2024-10-08 11:49:00
Recent challenges have forced the domestic wholesale sector to keep adapting to market needs and economic changes. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/10 In addition to...
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Coca-Cola Hungary’s #énjövőm platform has published educational materials for developing resilience
Date: 2024-10-08 11:41:11
Flexibility and adaptability are key in both work and private life. The just-published free learning materials of Coca-Cola Hungary’s #énjövőm program help users to strengthen these essential skills. Resilience, or...
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Primary producers can create their own official certificate
Date: 2024-10-08 11:37:14
With the development of Nébih, starting this year, farmers can obtain the official certificate certifying primary producer activity from the electronic primary producer register (e-ŐCSI) with a few clicks of...
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The organizers of the GLAMOR days and Access4you are launching a joint program for more barrier-free shopping
Date: 2024-10-08 11:36:21
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The new benchmark for vegan nutrition is purity and quality
Date: 2024-10-08 11:35:43
BIOrganik Online Kft.’s story began more than two decades ago. BIOrganik hasn’t only expanded its product selection over the years, but also kept an eye on market demand. This article...
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Competition supervision proceedings were initiated against the Hungarian Energy Drinks Association for misleading consumers
Date: 2024-10-08 11:33:18
The Economic Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated a competition supervision procedure against the Hungarian Energy Drink Association (MESZ), which is believed to have deceived consumers on its social media platforms,...
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Lucart received a maximum score for environmental protection from EcoVadis
Date: 2024-10-08 11:31:15
For the third year in a row, the Italian paper company Lucart, which has a plant in Nyergesújfalu in Hungary, won the platinum rating from the independent agency EcoVadis. Platinum...
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In 2024 the growth of Hungarian e-commerce is already driven by import
Date: 2024-10-08 11:28:06
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/10 When we talk about the “Hungarian e-commerce market”, it is important to add what we mean by “market”. A few...
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Carrots are expensive in Poland due to the poor harvest
Date: 2024-10-08 11:23:25
In October, there was a significant price increase on the carrot market in Poland, after the Central Statistical Office (GUS) revised downwards its forecasts for this year’s crop Agrárszektor writes....
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Nestlé Hungária closed the first half of the year with a profit
Date: 2024-10-08 11:18:48
Nestlé Hungária closed the first half of the year with a profit and growing revenue – read the report published on the website of the Budapest Stock Exchange (BÉT) on...
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Dramatic rise in cyberattacks: The Schwarz Group’s response
Date: 2024-10-08 11:12:01
In 2023, the German economy was severely affected by cyber attacks, which caused nearly 300 billion euros in damage. The Schwarz Group, owner of the Lidl and Kaufland grocery chains,...
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K&H: young people seem more pessimistic when it comes to their salary
Date: 2024-10-08 10:56:08
Among working young people, eight out of ten expect to receive a higher salary in the next period. At the same time, almost six out of ten, i.e. 58 percent...
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Changing banks can also help you prepare for Christmas
Date: 2024-10-08 09:59:21
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Eroski customers saved more than EUR 33m in the first half of the year
Date: 2024-10-08 09:56:39
With discounts on more than 5,700 products, Spanish retail chain Eroski has saved shoppers a total of more than EUR 33m in the first half of 2024. More than 50%...
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Penny invests into urban convenience
Date: 2024-10-08 09:49:31
German discounter Penny is modernizing its store segment of small, urban discount stores. Updating towards a stronger convenience-oriented concept avoids a direct confrontation with channel leaders Lidl and Aldi. The...
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The company founded by the Hungarian 77 Elektronika Group started production in China
Date: 2024-10-08 09:47:06
The 100% domestically owned 77 Elektronika Group, which develops and manufactures medical electronics products, made the first Hungarian investment in the machinery industry in China. In the future, the high-tech...
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Sales of Fairtrade products increased in Germany
Date: 2024-10-08 09:24:29
Sales of Fairtrade products in Germany increased by 3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to Fairtrade Deutschland Association. Banana, flowers and...
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Moët Hennessy invests in nonalcoholic champagne brand
Date: 2024-10-08 09:21:18
The luxury beverage maker’s partnership comes after it reported declining revenue in the sparkling wine category in the first half of 2024. Moët Hennessy announced a significant minority investment in French...
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Cerbona Gingerbread flavoured limited edition granola 200 g
Date: 2024-10-08 09:10:24
Enjoy the rich flavours of Cerbona’s latest limited edition Gingerbread flavoured granola! The unique combination of crunchy granola and gingerbread spices offers a special taste experience, which is perfect for...
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NGM: the review of Airbnb regulations will only affect Budapest
Date: 2024-10-08 09:09:33
In connection with the announcement made by the 26 tourism organizations, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) states that a housing problem has developed in Budapest, which particularly affects young...
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Russia’s X5 Retail Group Highlights Worker Shortage As Key Challenge
Date: 2024-10-08 09:03:02
Labour shortages will be a major challenge for Russia’s largest food retailer X5 in the next decade, CEO Igor Shekhterman said, as he forecast sharp business growth over the next...
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KSH: retail turnover increased by 4.1 percent in August compared to the same period of the previous year
Date: 2024-10-07 13:34:24
According to the raw data, the volume of retail sales in August increased by 3.2 percent, and adjusted for the calendar effect by 4.1 percent compared to the same period...
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The expansion of consumption has been unbroken for eight months, the growth of retail turnover accelerated to 4.1 percent in August
Date: 2024-10-07 13:03:01
Based on the latest data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), the trend of expansion of retail sales since January continued in August 2024, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM)...
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10,500 school children received school supplies from the Auchan collection
Date: 2024-10-07 12:01:52
10,500 children were able to start this school year with appropriate equipment thanks to the collection of Auchan and the National Association of Large Families (NOE). Customers donated more than...
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The collaboration between PENNY and Ricsi Farkas is already in full swing
Date: 2024-10-07 12:01:11
PENNY Hungary reached an important milestone in 2024, as their collaboration with chef Richárd Farkas opened up new directions in the intertwining of gastronomy and retail. With his commitment to...
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K&H: they took out insurance for the micromobility devices for slightly more than HUF 6,000 per year
Date: 2024-10-07 11:51:39
Since the introduction of mandatory insurance for micromobility devices, K&H has signed contracts for almost 6,500 such vehicles, including scooters, the financial institution announced. The average price of insurance is...
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Road to “economic neutrality”: service exports
Date: 2024-10-07 11:33:28
Analysts regularly deal with Hungary’s foreign trade balance and its impact on the economy, but mostly the product foreign trade balance is discussed. At the same time, it is also...
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There are more professionals performing physical work available on the labor market
Date: 2024-10-07 11:02:13
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Small and medium-sized enterprises have an important role to play in economic recovery
Date: 2024-10-07 10:54:59
In the coming years, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will play an important role in economic recovery, and the government is therefore opening up new financing opportunities for them –...
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