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The Body Shop is in trouble: more and more stores are closing

The British cosmetics company, The Body Shop, has reached another chapter: due to high inflation and the rise of online sales, it is closing a large part of its American...

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The CÖF-CÖKA and the Egyenlő.hu trade union propose an amendment to the law to help trade workers

The Egyenlő.hu modern trade union cooperating with the Civil Solidarity Forum (CÖF) – the Civil Solidarity Nonprofit Foundation (CÖKA) – proposes a change in the law to help commercial workers...

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The investments of the past few years in domestic horticulture have paid off

Grown peppers and tomatoes can now be found on store shelves all year round, and from mid-April the entire sector will be supplying not only the domestic but also the...

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Plant-based nutrition

Last October the National Association of Plant Based Food Manufacturers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ) and Trend International Kft. did a nationwide representative survey on the attitudes of domestic consumers regarding their...

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Cattle, sheep and goat keepers must match data in ENAR by March 31

The latest decree of the Minister of Agriculture imposes a data reconciliation obligation on keepers of cattle, sheep and goats. The first deadline for the ENAR data reconciliation program of...

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The food industry can rely on the agricultural vocational training system

In order to operate and maintain the innovative agriculture and food industry, well-trained specialists are needed, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced on Monday, at the Soós István Winery Technikum...

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Here’s how consumers respond to a retailer data breach

A new survey reveals customers have a strong negative reaction when a retailer they frequent experiences a cyberattack. According to “Security Matters: Consumer Views On Cybersecurity in Retail & Finance 2024,”...

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The EP adopted a decree on the reduction of pollution from industry and large livestock farms

Wednesday’s plenary session of the European Parliament adopted the agreement already concluded with the member states on the review of the directive on industrial emissions, and the new regulation on...

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Live cattle exports decreased by 18 percent in 2023

According to AKI’s slaughter statistics data, cattle slaughter in January 2024, expressed in live weight, decreased by 13 percent compared to January 2023. Cows, which accounted for more than two-thirds of...

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Dutch Discount Retailer Enters Portugal, Eyes Further Expansion

Dutch discount retailer Action has opened its first store in Portugal, in Vila Nova de Gaia, with three more openings planned in the north of the country later this year....

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Grupo Bimbo ‘to buy six bakeries in Romania’

The baked goods manufacturer acquired the local bakery group Vel Pitar last January. Mexican bakery major Grupo Bimbo is reportedly set to scoop up six more bakeries in Romania. The...

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The compensation support for Natura 2000 lawn areas has been published

The first call for tenders for rural development was announced within the framework of the KAP Strategy Plan until 2027. The affected farmers can use compensatory support for Natura 2000 lawn...

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Starbucks® by Nespresso®

The Nespresso® compatible capsules of the Starbucks® product range welcome a new addition in January 2024: Starbucks® by Nespresso® Blonde Espresso Decaf capsules. Contact: Nestlé Hungária Kft., web: starbucksathome.com/hu/kapcsolat...

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KITKAT Easter selection

The KITKAT brand’s Easter selection is getting bigger every year. This year we are launching a limited edition salted caramel flavoured bunny figure, a 45g and a 17g bunny figure,...

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New general secretary at the head of the National Trade Association

Dr. Tamás Kozák replaces György Vámos in the position of secretary general of OKSZ. The OKSZ member companies express their gratitude to György Vámos for the work he has done...

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Chocolate rabbits and chocolate eggs are the most popular products of the Easter season

The chocolate rabbit and chocolate egg are always the hit products of the Easter sweets market, and the manufacturers also prepare many innovative products for the holiday season. According to...

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Spar files a complaint with the EU about the special tax in Hungary

Spar files a complaint with the EU about the special tax in Hungary, reports Portfolio, quoting the Financial Times article. According to Spar, the Hungarian government is violating EU law...

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The food industry can rely on the agricultural vocational training system

In order to operate and maintain the innovative agriculture and food industry, well-trained specialists are needed – said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy on Monday at the Soós István Winery...

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Announcement of the Public Benefit Association of Conscious Buyers

The overwhelming majority of consumers both here and in Europe want stricter rules to protect animals kept for food production, and expect EU decision-makers to finally act – according to...

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The JátékNet.hu web store opened stores in four cities

The online store JátékNet.hu has opened stores in four cities by taking over the four stores of the Játék Island and its 30-person team, Modell & Hobby Kft., which operates...

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Sustainability does not entail an unacceptable decrease in the standard of living

“Sustainability means solutions to global environmental problems that do not involve either economic bankruptcy or an unacceptable decrease in the standard of living,” said Mr. Attila Chikán, the president and...

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New director at the head of the Continental factory in Szeged

From February 1, 2024, Sándor Horváth took over the position of director of the Szeged factory of the Continental technology company from his predecessor, Sven Meier. The new factory manager...

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One of Europe’s leading shipping and logistics companies is expanding its planned base in Páty with the latest warehouse technology

Even before it was put into use, Gebrüder Weiss (GW) decided in favor of the expansion in the PT2 hall of HelloParks Páty under construction, where it had previously signed...

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Hungarian Dietitians: microalgae have many disease-preventive effects

Microalgae are microscopic unicellular or multicellular algae found in many habitats, such as marine and freshwater environments, as well as in soil, even under ice, and in other microbial communities....

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MTÜ: most domestic tourists set off from Pest County last year

Domestic guests spent more than 19 million guest nights in rural accommodations last year, most of whom traveled from the Pest County, the Hungarian Tourist Agency (MTÜ) told MTI on...

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At the same time, the majority of food became cheaper in the Czech Republic as well

Annual inflation in the Czech Republic dropped to two percent in February from 2.3 percent in January, the Czech Statistical Office announced on Monday in Prague. Annual inflation has been...

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IKEA and Raw Color make everyday life more colorful with the TESAMMANS collection

In collaboration with the Dutch design studio Raw Color, IKEA investigates the relationship of colors and their effects on emotions in homes. The TESAMMANS collection born from the collaboration emphasizes...

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Kraft Heinz enters plant-based meats with Oscar Mayer hotdogs and sausages

The CPG giant and its partner, NotCo, hope the offerings can shake up the alternative meat sector, which remains “underdeveloped and under-consumed.” Kraft Heinz is launching plant-based Oscar Mayer Hot...

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(HU) 236,3 milliárd dollárra nőtt a saját márkás eladások értéke 2023-ban

A PLMA 2024-es Private Label Report című jelentése szerint a sajátmárkás termékek forgalma 2023-ban az előző évhez képest 4,7%-os növekedést követően elérte a 236,3 milliárd dollárt. Az eladások értéke 10,1...

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Colruyt trials smart shopping trolley

An unusual shopping trolley is popping up in the Colruyt supermarket near the retailer’s headquarters in Halle, Belgium this month. It can scan the products customers put in it, and...

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