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MNKSZ: the calculations of VOSZ are not proper
According to the Hungarian National Trade Association (MNKSZ), the Tuesday statement of the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) is unfounded in connection with the Sunday store closure and...
Read moreThe SPAR opened a new partner store in Budapest
The latest unit of SPAR’s franchise network was opened at a frequented location of Újpest. It is the reference store of the partner program as well. As a family-owned company....
Read moreThe rate of wage growth slowed in November
The average gross wage growth slowed in November, compared to the same period of the previous year, but in terms of regular gross earnings the trend remained positive, according to...
Read moreInflation may be lower, due to the persistently low oil prices
If the price of oil remain low in 2015 on the international markets, the annual inflation may be lower than the Ministry of National Economy’s (NGM) forecast of 1.8 percent...
Read moreThe majority of the workers of Tesco to be employed further
The Tesco and the Commercial Employees' Union (KASZ) have started discussions, after Tesco announced the closure of its 13 stores. According to the communication of the Commercial Employees' Union (KASZ)...
Read moreThe AMC welcomes the Hungarian initiative on GMOs
The Agricultural Marketing Centre (AMC) General Directorate of the Hungarian National Tourist Office welcomes Fazekas Sándor Minister of Agriculture's announcement that Hungary initiated a cooperation for countries that are against...
Read moreThe Baumax leaves Hungary
The Baumax leaves Hungary in the second quarter of 2015 – the DIY chain announced on Wednesday. The company said in a statement that the 14 stores in Hungary will...
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Cerbona Cereal bars have been revamped
… and got a fun new packaging, which is attractive to adults and children alike. We make Cerbona cinnamon flake bars with cinnamon and a creamy coating. Cerbona chocolate flake...
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The popular mozzarella product line received a new packaging.
Products continue to represent the excellent quality the lovers of fresh Italian-type cheese are used to. It fits perfectly into any meal of the day. You can eat it in...
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Stable three months for Henkel
Despite the difficult economic conditions Henkel’s performance was stable in the third quarter of 2014. Sales were up 1.2 percent at EUR 4.236 billion (organic growth was 2.3 percent). Adjusted...
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Hungarian Product partners meeting
HUNGARIAN PRODUCT Nonprofit Kft. organised an informal partners meeting on 7 November, where participants were also playing games connected to the theme of the traditional Hungarian pig slaughter. Managing director...
Read moreNielsen: the buying mood of the Hungarian consumers is still huge
The buying mood of the Hungarian consumers continues to be huge – on the basis of the trends of the recent twelve-months. The retail sales of food products increased by...
Read moreEconomists: economic growth should be made sustainable
2014 was a successful year in the Hungarian economy, but it was also due to external factors, and Hungary in terms of innovation, and poverty is lagging behind the European...
Read moreDemján: 200-250 billion HUF will fall out of the budget due to the Sunday store closure
According to the executive Chairman of the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ), it is expected that 200-250 billion HUF less revenue will flow into the budget due to...
Read more3.4 billion HUF was paid out for the school milk program last year
Last year, approximately one billion HUF more support was given to the School Fruit Scheme – the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (MVH) told MTI on Monday. According to the...
Read more2,100 billion HUF EU fundings have to be to be drawn down
To close the 2007-2013 EU budget cycle Hungary has to drawn down 2,100 billion HUF EU fundings, without any losses – Rákossy Balázs, Minister of State of the Ministry of...
Read moreDiscussions started between the Tesco and the trade union
Tesco and the Commercial Employees' Union (KASZ) representing thousands of Tesco’s empoyees have started discussions due to the announced store closings on Tuesday started the – the trade union told...
Read moreProcessed meat products without permission were seized in Zala county
A meat wholesaler company dealt with meat processing without a license in Zala county. At the premises of the company four tonnes of meat products were seized – the Directorate...
Read moreMore young farmers will receive starting support
About eight hundred more young farmers will receive start-up fundings from the contest announced this year for the fourth time. The 103-points limit has been reduced to 90 points, because...
Read moreALDI supports the Hungarian League Against Cancer
This year ALDI Hungary took part in the Go Pink breast cancer awareness raising campaign for the second time. This year ALDI customers donated HUF 600,000 to the good cause...
Read moreA gourmet coffee experience in the new CBA store
In the heart of Budapest an exclusive three-storey CBA Corso Gourmet store opened. They sell special groceries such as area-selected Douwe Egberts coffee varieties: Omnia Reserve whole bean coffees are...
Read moreTickets with a special offer for the tradeshow FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015
The world’s leading exhibition for the fresh produce trade takes place from 4 to 6 February in Berlin. Click here to get more information and special offer tickets!...
Read moreThe weak forint stimulates shopping tourism
As the result of the weak forint shopping tourism to Hungary accelerated again in the settlements near the border. Shopping tourists come to Hungary mainly from Slovakia, while near the...
Read moreCashier Service: default penalty may be even one million HUF
The mandatory annual review of the cash registers will come soon – the experts warn. Under the legislation, the online cash registers should be reviewed each year. After the first...
Read moreHungary would turn the EU into a GMO-free zone
Hungary initiated to form an alliance wioth the participation of those countries that are rejecting the agricultural use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), with the goal to turn the entire...
Read moreThe online daily deals market has roughly increased to 16.5 billion HUF
The aggregate turnover of the online daily deals market offering coupons and discounts Increased to 16.5 billion HUF in Hungary last year – the report of the eNet Internet Research...
Read moreApproximately 12.4 billion euros can be spent on the agricultural sector until 2020
Approximately 12.4 billion euros European Union support is available for the development of the agricultural sector until 2020, 1.9 billion euros more than in the previous period – Czerván György...
Read moreAn amendment to decrease the excise guarantee on alcohol products to twenty million HUF
Lázár János Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office and L. Simon László Minister of State would reduce the excise guarantee on alcohol products to twenty million HUF. The two MPs...
Read more3.4 billion HUF was paid out for the school milk program last year
The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (MVH) paid 3.4 billion HUF support to the suppliers and institution maintainers last year in the school milk program, 1 billion HUF more than...
Read moreExcellent grape harvest is predicted in Ópusztaszer
If in the remainder part of the winter and and in early spring there will not be severe frost in the vineyards, this year’s harvest is expected to be excellent,...
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