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New progressive economic perspectives in the Central and Eastern European member states of EU
Date: 2013-10-16 10:37:15
The objective of this report is to analyse the effects of the global financial and economic crisis on eleven Central and Eastern European (CEE11) EU member states as well as...
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Magazin: Autumn is here, so it is time to do some cleaning again
Date: 2013-10-15 13:37:14
Dalma Kis, customer & shopper marketing manager with Unilever Magyarország Kft. revealed that the period before Christmas definitely qualifies as cleaning season, because it is a time when we like...
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When food prices rise, three out of four Hungarian consumers change their shopping habits
Date: 2013-10-15 12:55:44
77 percent of the Hungarian consumers say, that they change their shopping habits when food prices start to increase. Most people save on eating between meals, on new clothing and...
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Supervised pesticide registration is the basis of food chain safety
Date: 2013-10-15 12:42:50
An important element of the food chain safety is plant and soil protection, especially the pesticide registration – among others it was also the subject of the conference of the...
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KSH: industrial production increased for the third consecutive month in August
Date: 2013-10-15 12:02:52
Industrial production increased by 0.7 percent in August, compared to the previous month and working day adjusted exceeded the level of the previous year by 0.9 percent – the Central...
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NGM: patience lasted until 30 September
Date: 2013-10-15 12:00:31
According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), the grace period to find, and order the new online cash machines ended on 30 September. If the traders carried out the...
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Fazekas: the Hungarian food safety is on world-class level
Date: 2013-10-15 11:36:41
The Hungarian world-class food safety is guaranteed by the veterinary service which is celebrating its 125th anniversary – Fazekas Sándor, Minister for Rural Development told at a press conference before...
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SPAR supermarkets at OMV filling stations
Date: 2013-10-15 11:35:47
A SPAR Express store has been opened at the OMV filling station on the Fehérvári Road in Budapest. It is the first supermarket that is located at a filling station....
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Tesco’s efforts were recognized: four awards in the field of social responsibility
Date: 2013-10-15 11:30:36
In October 2013, Tesco 's corporate social responsibility activities were recognized with four different awards. The Hungarian Donators Forum not only found the company worthy to use the Responsible Supporter...
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The Donation Convoy is on the road again on the occasion of the World Nutrition Day
Date: 2013-10-15 11:30:03
The METRO Kereskedelmi Kft. once again participates as a donator at the 8th Hungarian Donation Convoy Fundraising event, that was advertised by the Donator Forum on the occasion of the...
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Good hand washing can be the basis for hygiene
Date: 2013-10-15 11:29:04
On the occasion of the International Day of Hand Washing, the Tork – that is a leading brand of the SCA Hygiene Products international hygiene and paper products manufacturing company...
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A clear yes to the onion-sour taste of Chio
Date: 2013-10-15 11:28:17
According to a representative survey carried out also in Hungary, 96 percent of the Chio consumers would recommend the onion-sour taste Chio chips to their friends. Metrix Lab’s research showed...
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Magazine: Man or machine?
Date: 2013-10-15 11:27:34
Automatic coffee machines have become much more widely used in recent years. In theory these devices can do what skilled baristas can: making various hot beverages from many ingredients quickly...
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Economy has by now exceeded that of the pre-crisis period
Date: 2013-10-15 10:43:28
In August this year, industrial performance – according to workday-adjusted data – increased by 0.9 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of 2012, while in light of data adjusted...
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Professional organizations: the production of the meat industry can only be increased with VAT reduction
Date: 2013-10-14 12:20:39
According to the trade associations of the meat industry, without the decrease of the pig and poultry meat’s VAT to 5 percent the production of the meat and the poultry...
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The first PC-based online cash register is coming soon
Date: 2013-10-14 12:10:16
The first computer-based online cash register is about to get a license – the MKEH informed onlinekassza.hu. The first computer-based online cash register can get a license from the Hungarian...
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Domestic potatoes will run out of stock for the Spring
Date: 2013-10-14 12:07:45
This year’s domestic potato crop will not last after February and high potato prices are expected until then. If Hungarian potatoes will run out of stock, imports are needed, that...
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CBA prepares to open a shop in Moscow
Date: 2013-10-14 12:05:35
The largest Hungarian-owned food distribution network, the CBA plans to open Hungaricum Delicatessen store in Moscow. The chain’s products had a huge success at last week’s Golden Autumn Moscow Food...
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Nearly the fifth of the domestic small and medium-sized businesses had been in trouble, because of data stealing
Date: 2013-10-14 12:00:53
The data protection standard and document destruction habits of two hundred domestic small and medium-sized enterprises were examined in a representative survey which revealed, that although 90 percent of the...
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The approval of new beers is suspended in the U.S.
Date: 2013-10-14 11:10:01
The U.S. beer industry is also badly affected by the halt in the work of the central government, since the authorization of the new beers has stopped as well. The...
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The Starbucks’ petition is protesting against the budget debate
Date: 2013-10-14 11:05:11
Starbucks is asking customers to help pressure lawmakers in Washington, DC to end the partial government shutdown and solve the ongoing budget crisis. Beginning on Friday, Starbucks is distributing a...
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Rising food prices have catapulted the Chinese inflation
Date: 2013-10-14 11:04:56
China's inflation rate rose to its seven-month peak in September, mainly due to the increase in food prices and because of some seasonal effects. According to Chinese government statistics, in...
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IKEA’s revenues have increased
Date: 2013-10-14 11:01:32
The IKEA Group’s revenues have increased in the fiscal year ended at the end of August 2013. The company’s sales were 27.9 billion euros. That is a 3.1 percent growth,...
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Three records at the 28th SPAR Budapest Marathon Festival
Date: 2013-10-14 11:01:05
Records have born in terms of the number of participants, marathon runners and foreign runners at the 28th SPAR Budapest Marathon Festival, that was held on Sunday. The Hungarian champion...
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KSH: a higher-than-expected annual inflation in September
Date: 2013-10-11 13:00:28
The annual inflation rate was higher than expected in September; 1.4 percent. Consumer prices increased by 0.5 percent, compared to the previous month – the Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced...
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National Networking Conference on 30 October
Date: 2013-10-11 12:50:22
We would like to draw your attention to the year's largest professional business networking event the NATIONAL NETWORKING CONFERENCE. Lecturers will be Matyi Dezső, owner of the Alexandra Kiadó, Litkai...
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German food discounts are getting more expensive
Date: 2013-10-11 12:31:24
Prices at discount German supermarkets Aldi and Lidl have risen quicker than those at their more expensive competitors, a consumer watchdog study revealed on Thursday. Customers shopping at the country's...
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