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Logistics sector still ahead of a sustainability shift
Date: 2025-02-20 19:15:18
In the logistics sector the need for sustainability is becoming more urgent, but 2025 may still bring only partial progress. “Technological and economic conditions haven’t yet reached a level that...
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Sodexo to open nearly 100 convenience stores on US college campuses by 2026
Date: 2025-02-20 18:19:15
Sodexo has set a goal of opening around 100 Food Hive stores on college campuses across the United States by 2026. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Lidl partners with Olympic athlete to expand its protein range in Ireland
Date: 2025-02-20 18:15:40
Lidl Ireland has teamed up with Olympian and two-time European champion David Gillick to expand its high-protein range. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. In 2025...
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Losing shelf space
Date: 2025-02-20 18:11:04
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. In 2024 the Hungarian pálinka market was characterised by different challenges, points out Krisztina Páll, brand manager of Dunapro. Inflation...
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Bejgli of the Year 2024
Date: 2025-02-20 18:04:09
2024 was the fifth year that the craft union organised the Bejgli of the Year competition for confectioneries, restaurants and artisan bakeries. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Traditions and reimagined recipes
Date: 2025-02-20 17:30:11
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. Ágnes Szűts, marketing manager of KOTÁNYI Hungária Kft. tells Trade magazin that the spice market got 3% bigger in the...
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A fragile balance
Date: 2025-02-20 17:11:10
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. Gábor Bokros, marketing director of Gyermelyi Zrt. reports that after last year’s Easter period the demand for eggs dropped –...
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The VOSZ Barometer is low, but there are promising signs
Date: 2025-02-20 17:01:15
VOSZ Barometer’s main indicator was down 5 percentage points at 47% in the 4th quarter of 2024 compared to the 3rd quarter of last year, which is the lowest value...
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The age of corporate empires?
Date: 2025-02-20 17:01:11
Last year only 24,000 new companies were established in Hungary – a 6% drop from the previous year and an 18% plunge from 2022. This is the weakest performance in...
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Rising raw milk and cereal prices
Date: 2025-02-20 16:54:52
According to AKI PÁIR data, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 200.93/kg in December 2024. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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GKI business confidence index sinks to a 19-month low
Date: 2025-02-20 16:54:10
In the first month of 2025 the slightly negative trend continued: according to the EU-supported survey of GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt., the business and consumer outlooks worsened compared to December –...
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Veritas premium mineral water
Date: 2025-02-20 16:25:42
Crystal clear Veritas premium mineral waters have a silky smooth taste, thanks to their unusually low sodium content. Veritas III, Veritas V, Veritas VII – we offer different carbonations for...
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Cerbona Rudi – in apricot, blueberry, lemon and raspberry flavours
Date: 2025-02-20 16:23:09
Say hello to the latest products in the Cerbona Oats range, the new Rudis! The product isn’t just a snack but a lifestyle choice as well, which reflects the expectations...
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Renewed Queen carbonated soft drink range
Date: 2025-02-20 16:20:28
The renewed Queen carbonated soft drink range is made exclusively with sugar and contains 0% sweeteners. In addition to the familiar 2.5-litre PET format, consumers can now also enjoy the...
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Zewa Eco Comfort 3-ply tissues, 90-sheets
Date: 2025-02-20 16:17:29
Riding on the waves of Eco Comfort toilet paper’s success, Zewa launches Eco Comfort 3-ply tissues, 90-sheets. The product is made from 100% recycled, bleach-free paper. A small contribution to...
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HELL ENERGY ZERO in revamped packaging
Date: 2025-02-20 16:12:21
The HELL ZERO range has arrived in shops in revamped packaging. In addition to the classic tutti frutti flavoured sugar-free drink, two new products have also been added to the...
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Green communication only creates advantage if used the right way
Date: 2025-02-20 16:09:58
At the end of January Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. hosted an educational forum, titled “Credibility in sustainability”, as part of the EduTime programme series. Hungarian Product’s goal is to pass...
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HiPP Babysanft Pure Water wet wipes
Date: 2025-02-20 16:07:12
Pure Water wet wipes are made with 99.9% water content, 0% perfume and 100% plant-based fibres. Contact: HiPP Termelő és Kereskedelmi Kft. Contact person: Noémi Makai marketing manager; T.: +36-1-450-21-90; e-mail:...
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Last year AI made sure the Christmas shopping experience was a happy one
Date: 2025-02-20 15:51:32
AI helped consumers to spend smarter last Christmas. According to the Post-2024 Holiday Shopping Survey by Talkdesk, 72% of respondents believe AI has helped them to save money by making...
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AI-generated ads can have a negative influence on consumer perception
Date: 2025-02-20 15:50:51
According to recent NIQ research, AI-generated advertising may have a negative impact on how consumers perceive brands. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3 The results of...
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Artificial intelligence: back from the future
Date: 2025-02-20 15:50:49
At the EuroCIS 2025 trade show retail companies can get first-hand information about the latest AI applications and the technical requirements for using them effectively. This article is available for...
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Fermentation, regional flavours and price parity drive plant-based innovations
Date: 2025-02-20 15:49:37
Although first-generation plant-based products haven’t always met taste, texture and appearance expectations in full, there is still strong demand for plant innovations. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Learning done differently!
Date: 2025-02-20 15:44:00
We all know that our life is one big learning process. It never ends and it doesn’t matter how old we are, we need to educate ourselves and remain open...
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Experts propose VAT reform for more affordable healthy and sustainable food
Date: 2025-02-20 15:42:50
A study by researchers from the Oxford Martin School and the Environmental Change Institute has proposed that the VAT rates for food products should be based on health and environmental...
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A broad dialogue has been launched on the collection and processing of animal by-products
Date: 2025-02-20 12:30:25
At the initiative of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), with the involvement of the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), a professional consultation was...
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Nébih: From 2025, food chain supervision fee returns must be submitted to the National Tax and Customs Administration
Date: 2025-02-20 12:26:17
The 2025 food chain supervision fee returns must now be submitted to the National Tax and Customs Office, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI on Thursday. Detailed...
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The Agricultural Museum’s carnival programs are about sustainable nutrition.
Date: 2025-02-20 11:21:08
The Agricultural Museum’s carnival program Little Farmers, Big Adventures aims to introduce children to sustainable lifestyles and nutrition, where children can experience how our various foods are prepared, what a...
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Fidelity Analyst Survey: China – where should investors look amid changes?
Date: 2025-02-20 11:13:18
China faces a number of economic challenges – a struggling housing market, persistent deflationary risks, weak consumer demand and even the US looking to raise tariffs. But Fidelity International analysts...
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This year’s Most Inspiring Leader of the Year Award went to Richter’s leader
Date: 2025-02-20 11:12:30
Based on the opinions of 252 Hungarian CEOs, PwC Hungary has awarded the Most Inspiring Leader of the Year Award for the third time. The award recognizes a Hungarian CEO...
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Bank360: Another interest rate hike is coming, the biggest battle for government bond money starts today
Date: 2025-02-20 10:57:06
One inflation-tracking government bond matures today, three other series pay interest, and the interest rate on PMÁPs, which are losing their appeal from now on, will also be decided in...
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