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Young people are also using more and more smart devices to pay
Albeit slowly, the popularity of cash among young people is decreasing, according to the latest K&H youth index. 58 percent of them are already trying to complete their shopping transactions...
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Sustainable mobility in the Westend: ground-breaking micro-mobility developments
The new micromobility service of the Westend shopping center called “Westend – connected to the city” awaits visitors with outstanding opportunities, and its aim is to support sustainable transport. The...
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Gerber Bio products
All Gerber organic products are sourced from organic farming and contain no added sugar. Contact: Nestlé Hungária Kft. Nestlé Customer Service, T.: +36-80-442-881; e-mail: info@hu.nestle.com; web: Gerber bio termékek (nestlebaba.hu)...
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The latest issue of Trade magazin is out now!
This time the digital version has been expanded to 256 pages, making it the biggest Trade magazin issue so far this year. You can read it now, by clicking on...
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KSH: in the second quarter of 2024, according to raw data, the performance of the economy exceeded the same period of the previous year by 1.5 percent
The volume of Hungary’s gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2024 exceeded the same period of the previous year by 1.5 percent based on raw data, and 1.3...
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The 8th Belváros Beer Festival started with quality craft beers
For the eighth time, the Downtown Beer Festival will fill Szabadság Square in Budapest with beer from today until September 8. Visitors to the festival, which is supported by SPAR...
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Caffè Vergnan began intensive national expansion
Fans of Italian premium coffees can meet the specialties of Caffè Vergnano at more than 90 locations thanks to the long-term cooperation between Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország, which distributes the brand...
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The summer food chain inspection ended with positive experiences
The summer seasonal food chain inspection ended with favorable experiences, a small proportion of the investigations ended with fines and punishments, said the deputy state secretary for food industry and...
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Nearly HUF 570 million for more than 2,200 local projects
A new grant of around HUF 39 million was received by local small communities in the 15th anniversary round of Tesco’s “You choose, we help” tender program. Since 2016, the...
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This Christmas shoppers will be using technology to hunt for the best deals
In the 2023 Christmas season online sales are estimated to have reached USD 1.17tn globally, a 3% increase from the previous year. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Siófok is the star of the summer: short trips and apartments at Lake Balaton have conquered
Siófok was the most popular summer destination for Hungarians in 2024, according to booking data from Szállás.hu. The “capital” of the southern shore of Lake Balaton came out on top...
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EY: The ESG knowledge of Hungarian companies is limited
A significant number of domestic companies are not aware of the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) aspects they must comply with. The biggest challenge for them is navigating between...
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Will JYSK and IKEA face serious competition?
MMXH Home Furnishings Kft., which operates Mömax and Möbelix stores, recently published its business report for last year, which included a significant event: the merger of XXXLutz stores into MMXH....
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Right now it is hard to tell the future from coffee grounds
If we take a look at the last 12-month period measured – between June 2023 and May 2024 – two market researchers (using different methodologies) have found a minimal decline...
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The Adni Öröm charity school kit helps nearly 1,600 disadvantaged children start school
In total, customers helped disadvantaged families start school with around 71,000 school supplies at the fourth Give Joy! event organized by SPAR and the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service. in the...
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There were many student workers this summer, mainly in the field of tourism and hospitality
For the twelfth time this year, the government announced the Summer Student Work Program, in which a total of nearly 29,000 people participated instead of the planned 20,000. The original...
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György Raskó: there won’t be enough apples even for domestic consumption
This year, significantly fewer apples will be harvested in Hungary than last year: the harvest will decrease by around 150,000 tons, which portends serious supply problems. The domestic harvest will...
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Smart rainwater management may be the latest trend
Rainwater is a treasure. This is also the opinion of the Hungarian professionals interviewed by Wavin, and almost every second architect, facility operator, and city manager believes that the demand...
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An important change is coming, companies should prepare now – the EU regulation on digital accessibility will enter into force in 2025
While the majority of companies are burning with the fever of artificial intelligence-based developments, the concept of digital equal opportunities continues to be pushed into the background, even though nearly...
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Record tourism in Spain: a blessing and a curse for local communities
July 2024 was a historic month for tourism in Spain: never before have so many tourists visited the country as this month. According to the data of the Spanish statistical...
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Lidl is an official partner of the UEFA Europa League and Conference League
The discount chain Lidl has taken another significant step in the world of international sports events: it has signed a three-year partnership agreement with UEFA, according to which it will...
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Asda stops testing refill stations
Asda will discontinue testing its refill stations, citing challenges in the current form of the initiative’s operation. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Cost, convenience, cleanliness...
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Beach buffets and street food providers were problematic this year
The summer seasonal food chain inspection was successfully completed. During the two-month series of inspections, the food chain supervision specialists examined around 1,200 units and almost 1,500 product batches in...
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NAK also provides assistance to its members in land matters
The National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) pays special attention to tasks related to land issues. Members can also contact the chamber’s experts with questions about land matters, who provide...
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Aldi Nord Launches New Campaign To Promote Freshness
Discounter Aldi Nord has announced the launch of a new campaign, entitled So einfach geht Frische (Freshness is so easy), which seeks to promote the fresh products available in its...
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Serbia government launches food, drink price cuts
Belgrade said the cuts on products ranging from fruit and veg to coffee will last until the end of October. Serbia has announced the prices of more than 80 food...
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Kinley Citrus Ylang Ylang
The new limited edition Kinley Citrus & Ylang Ylang has a rich, refreshing, citrusy flavour that can be enjoyed neat or as a mixer. It contains 100% natural flavours, is...
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Ornamental horticulture will continue to be a stable and prominent product field in the future
The situation of the ornamental horticulture sector is stable, and in the medium term it contains significant growth potential – said Sándor Farkas, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of...
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Pernod Ricard acquires minority stake in Lewis Hamilton’s alternative spirits brand
Absolut Vodka owner Pernod Ricard has acquired a minority stake in Almave, a super premium non-alcoholic blue agave-based spirit brand co-founded by seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton. Almave,...
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The price of fodder corn rose by 16 percent
The European Union’s corn harvest will not be abundant in 2024, currently around 60 million tons are indicated, which would be 4 percent lower than the year before and 5...
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