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Brazilian supermarkets stopped purchasing Amasonas meat

Brazilian grocery store chains promised to shun meat produced in controversial cattle farms in endangered Amazon forests but failed to set a deadline. The supermarkets' much publicized supportive action is...

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Whiskey galore turned to a wee dram

A New York woman was stunned to find nine cases of 100-year-old whiskey worth $100,000 hidden in the walls of her mansion. Then, it mysteriously disappeared… and she thinks she...

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OKSZ: Easter-shopping increases food-sales singigicantly, by over 40-45 billion HUF

Similarly to the previous year, a growth of 40-45 billion HUF is about to be seen linked to the excess shopping around the Easter-holiday. However, it might be a problem...

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KSH: retail sales fell in January by 2.6 percent, less than expected

The January evolution of retail is better than expected. In January, retail sales volumes were 2.6 percent below the previous year's datas. Analysts expected a 4.1 percent decline – the...

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The poultry industry is working without income

Turkey processing stopped in the Pacsa-based processing plant of the Zalai Baromfifeldolgozó Kft.. Soon similar bad poultry market news will arrive from the eastern regions of the country – the...

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Easter deserves a quality ham

At Easter, after the Lent we are really spoiled after delicacies, but it is for sure that Easter ham can be found in the focus of the feast – Bonafarm...

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One and a half million chocolate rabbits are waiting for the Tesco customers

Tesco prepares for this year’s Easter with 3.5 million eggs, 100 percent domestically produced smoked ham and a wide range of primeur vegetables. Consumer durables over 50,000 HUF can be...

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News flash: is the first online cashier system ready?

The first online cashier permit application was filed last week to MKEH – the Saturday issue of Magyar Nemzet wrote. The newspaper does not include more informations, and the authority...

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We do not have to worry about the high salt content of potato chips

Physicians may initially suggest a partially reduced salt level, in the range of 1000 – 2000 mg/day, to see if symptoms can be alleviated. Maintaining a sodium intake below 2000...

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Personal and corporate image change at Mood

From 1 March, Németh Kinga left Mood Media Hungary’s sales and marketing director post in favor of the Key Account team of the company’s parent company in Germany. Her successor...

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Chio: Mr. Potato is looking for his pair

Chio’s latest release reports about the most recent Potato Dating news, and about the birth of the new Chio Chips. Mr. Potato – that lovely, man with considerable experience in...

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Cooking courses at the Tokaj Wine Region

A popular blogger and a wine marketing manager launced cooking courses related to Tokaj wines under the Tokaj Cooking School name, from the spring of 2013 at the Gróf Degenfeld...

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There will be no reverse taxation in the pig sector for a while

According to an amendment of Fidesz, reverse taxation in the pig sector would not come into force by the 1st of April. Dióssi Csaba proposed his amendment to the parliament...

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Hungarian pálinkas reached great success at this year’s Destillata international distillate competition

This year’s Destillata international distillate competition in Austria closed with great Hungarian results. At the competition 163 distilerries of 14 countries took part with 1555 samples. Hungary was participated by...

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HELL ENERGY: The company’s new generation, sugar-free drink received an outstanding scientific recognition

The Hungarian Obesitology and Movement Therapy Association (MOMOT) gave awards to individuals and companies who carry out outstanding activities in their own territory and are active in health promotion and...

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The National Public Health Service (ÁNTSZ) draws attention to a dietary supplement with forbidden ingredients

Among the ingerients of the product that is promising quick weight loss, the hoodia gordonii plant component can be found that can be considered as a new food product in...

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GKI: The forecast of GKI for 2013

In 2012 GDP declined by 1.7 per cent in Hungary, which was even higher than the 1.5 per cent drop forecasted by GKI a year before. At that time it...

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Horse Meat Scandal – The Nébih is investigating in the case of horse meat found in England with Hungarian origin

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) conducts an investigation in the case of Hungarian origin shipment of horse meat found in Britain – Kardeván Endre, Minister of State of...

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COOP continues to support the Hungarian Olympic team

The COOP Hungary Zrt., extended its cooperation with the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) for a further four years. The COOP Hungary Zrt. continues to remain the key supporter of the...

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GfK: a sharp increase at the tablet market

According to the datas of GfK Retail and Technology, tablets are the “engines of growth”. in the electronics market. In 2012 the number of sold tablets increased by 180 percent...

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More than 160 million HUF food control fine

The Food Chain Safety and Animal Health Directorate of the Pest County Government Office imposed more than 160 million HUF food inspection fine on the company, which marketed at least...

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Pictures of the 2nd Schnitta Sámuel Gastronomy Competition

The 2nd Schnitta Sámuel Gastronomy Competition has taken place in Miskolc from 20th to 21st March 3013. The winners are as follow: 1. Bocskai István Szakképző Iskola, HAJDÚSZOBOSZÓ, 588 points...

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MAZARS: chamber fee agreement until 31 March, those who late will pay double

It is worth to settle the 5,000 HF chamber fees this year, by the way, the National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) will collect twice the amount in an implementation...

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DHL Express Fashion Scholarship for designers

The DHL Express Fashion Scholarship is calling all emerging fashion designers with dreams of strutting the global catwalk. DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, is inviting all emerging fashion designers...

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One in four forints are spent on private label products

The share of private label products in the total domestic food retail turnover has increased by 25 percent in 2012, from the 24 percent of the previous year. In terms...

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Easter ham: edible or not?

One-third of the Easter hams checked by inspectors for the request of the RTLII TV channel have failed on the tests. Among the Easter hams tested in the laboratory of...

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Nestlé’s Diósgyőr-based plant produces products for twenty-one countries

More than 1,500 tons of Easter chocolate products were produced for this year's Easter season in Nestlé’s Diósgyőr plant. 88 percent of the products was exported. This spring the chocolate...

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KSH: gross earnings were 223,800 HUF in January

In January this year, the gross average wages on national economy level increased by 2.5 percent. Average net earnings calculated without family allowances were 3.9 percent higher than a year...

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Online cash machines are succesful in Croatia

Reported turnover was nearly one-third more in the first month of the operation of the online online cash machine system in Croatia. Thus, the local tax authority is satisfied with...

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