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If the environment changes, farmers must also change
If the environment changes, we can be sure of one thing: the farmers must also change – stressed István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, to former head of state János Áder...
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Agricultural policy plans that are easier to implement are key
Simpler, more flexible and easier-to-implement strategic plans for the future of the EU’s common agricultural policy are key for both member states and farmers, the Secretary of State for Agriculture...
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Kalinka vodka
Sometimes even the classics need a renewal: this summer Kalinka appears on store shelves and on the tables of vodka fans with a new look. Contact: Zwack Unicum Nyrt. Kitti Nagy-Szalay...
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Price increases for products with previous price caps: an investigation may be launched against the store chains
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) recently expressed its concerns about the fact that large chain stores simultaneously raised the prices of products that were previously subject to price caps...
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New proposals for allowing plant-based meals in public catering
The National Association of Plant-Based Food Producers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ) submitted its comments to the Ministry of the Interior on Regulation 37/2014 regulating public catering. (IV. 30.) in connection with...
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Nature’s paints: the role of plants, fruits and the food industry
In the modern food industry, we find dyes in almost all products, of which the most ideal ones are of natural, for example, plant origin. However, the question may arise:...
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The Hungarian Restaurant Association recommends an agreement on short-term apartment rental
According to the Hungarian Restaurant Association, short-term housing rentals must be regulated based on international experience and in consultation with professional organizations. As a temporary measure, they recommend that in...
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This year, the hungarikum competition was huge success
The popularity of the Hungarikum tender is unbroken, thanks to this year’s announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Hungarikum Committee, 271 tenders from the HUF 683 million fund...
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TOP 50 marketing and TOP 50 PR managers: women at the forefront
This year, female top managers were at the top of both communication top lists, the rankings including marketing managers and PR managers, according to the compilation of the Marketing&Média communication...
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András Lénárd sold his share in Csíki Sör
András Lénárd confirmed to the Székelyhon newspaper that he sold his 50% stake in the Csíki Group to the other owner of the company, reports Telex. The group of companies...
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New influencer soft drink in Lidl: Whisperton’s own brand drink, Sparkly, is coming
From Monday, Whisperton, the own-brand soft drink of many young people’s favorite influencer, Sparkly, will be on Lidl’s shelves, Pénzcentrum reported. The soft drink, available in three different flavors, will...
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Salespeople are more important than ever before
Pressure caused by the difficult economic environment is making the role of salespeople more important at companies. The logical response of firms to the turbulent economic situation is to strengthen...
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Waterfowl are becoming more and more popular in Hungary
After the decline in 2022, Hungarian compound feed production stabilized, while the production of poultry feed increased significantly, which now accounts for nearly half of domestic feed production. In 2023,...
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Green heart – the Alfa Group accelerates its sustainability work
Tomorrow will be the World Day of Zero Energy Emissions, the primary goal of which is to draw the attention of people and businesses to sustainable operation, for which everyone...
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Controversy has erupted over Tesco’s CEO’s proposal regarding loyalty card data
Ken Murphy, CEO of Tesco, has sparked a lively debate in the UK with his new proposal to use loyalty card data. According to an article in The Telegraph, Murphy...
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Shopping experience and social responsibility – AI in the beauty industry
AI-driven developments are booming in every sector and the beauty industry is no exception. AI technology has fundamentally transformed the way consumers interact with beauty products, together with the way...
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Waberer’s group offered to help with flood control
The Waberer’s group offered part of its logistics and transportation capacities to the Metropolitan Disaster Management Directorate for flood protection, the company told MTI on Thursday. According to their announcement,...
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Hajdú cream cheese in jar
This new, silky cream cheese is a real speciality. While it represents outstanding quality in its category, its environmentally friendly packaging and UHT production technology also make it special in...
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Oktoberfest has begun: Dieter Reiter opened Munich’s world-famous beer festival
Dieter Reiter, the mayor of Munich, tapped the first beer keg with two decisive blows, officially opening the world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest. The traditional act took place on Saturday,...
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Gáborné Pölöskei: we give young people a profession that helps them prosper
The essence of the vocational trainings taking place at the Kanta Vocational Training Center in Kézdivásárhely is to give young people a profession that will help them prosper, and an...
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The amount of feed produced for waterfowl increased significantly in 2023
In Hungary, mixing plants produced 3.65 million tons of livestock feed mixture in 2023, almost the same as the previous year (+0.4 percent). Poultry feed accounted for 1.82 million tons,...
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UK’s Co-op expands its franchise network in partnership with EG On The Move
Co-op UK has opened a new store as part of a new franchise agreement with petrol station network EG On The Move. The petrol station and store will offer electric...
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Refresco snaps up plant-based drinks company Frías Nutrición
Dutch company Refresco has acquired Spanish plant-based drinks producer Frías Nutrición from its owner, a private equity investor. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 The parties...
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Subsidies encourage soil-friendly farming and professional research
The condition of our soils plays a decisive role in shaping environmental quality and has a significant impact on our health as well – said Anikó Juhász, the Deputy Secretary...
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Continente Introduces Yoghurt Drink With One-Year Shelf Life
Portuguese retailer Continente has introduced Yogoody Shake, a powdered yoghurt drink that, it claims, will transform the yoghurt market. With a shelf life of up to 12 months and no...
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Coca-Cola and Bacardi partner on ready-to-drink cocktail
The premixed beverage will be sold in several markets worldwide in 2025, with the initial launch planned for Mexico and select European markets. Coca-Cola and Bacardi plan to launch a...
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The export price of raw milk was 19 percent higher than the average producer price
According to AKI PÁIR data, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 166.73/kilogram in August 2024. In addition to a 0.04 percentage point improvement in...
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Amazon’s AI-powered shopping assistant Rufus arrives in the UK
Amazon has launched its AI-powered shopping assistant in the UK after rolling out the feature in the US earlier this year. The new chatbot Rufus, which is initially being launched...
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Agrometeorology: sunny, dry weather helps early autumn work
Sunny, dry weather helps agricultural work in early autumn – read the agrometeorological analysis of HungaroMet Zrt. on Thursday. Cyclone Boris brought significant precipitation and cooling to the area of...
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Transformation of alcohol consumption habits: alcohol-free drinks and premium products are making progress
Alcohol consumption is undergoing significant change worldwide, especially among younger generations. A growing number of people are opting for non-alcoholic beverages due to conscious lifestyles and concerns about social media,...
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