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Henkel: 20 billion HUF investment in Hungary in the past five years

Over the past five years, the Düsseldorf-based Henkel group implemented investments in Hungary in an amount of 20 billion HUF in Hungary. Fábián Ágnes, managing director of Henkel Magyarország Kft....

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China is investigating imported milk powder manufacturers due to suspected price fixing

China has launched investigations against imported milk powder manufacturersín China, due to suspected price fixing – the state media reported. The affected companies are the Swiss Nestle, the French Danon...

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Wine Wednesday evenings at the Hungarian National Gallery

Four wine regions will present themselves with different themed programs at the Wine Wednesday evenings of the Hungarian National Gallery from 10 July, for four weeks. At the panoramic terrace...

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Farmers' market opened in the Palace Quarter of Józsefváros

A Farmers’ Market opened on Saturday in Józsefváros. The vendors await the costumers with all their products every Saturday until Christmas at the intersection of Rákóczi and Gyulai Pál street....

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Czech retail sales rose in May

Retail sales increased in the Czech Republic in May. While in April, increase was 1.5 percent in May it was 1.2 percent, compared to the previous year – the Czech...

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It’s official: A pint a day helps your heart

A pint of beer a day is actually good for you, according to new research. The drink improves the state of blood vessels around the heart, improves blood flow and...

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We visited the Rudi factory in Mátészalka

Pöttyös Túró Rudi, the real hungaricum has opened the gates of its factory in Mátészalka for a day , in order to answer questions like where and how it is...

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Kopint-Tárki: GDP will increase by 0.3 percent this year and by 1.5 percent next year

The gross domestic product (GDP) in Hungary can increase by 0.3 percent this year and by 1.5 percent next year, while the decline in investment is expected to be halt...

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E-toll: the Ministry of Rural Development lost out in the case of the exemption

Contrary to the government's promises, livestock shipments have not been exempted from the payment of E-toll as well as a variety of agricultural crops. Due to the e-toll, meat or...

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EU retail sales increased in May

Retail sales increased by 1.0 percent in the euro zone and by 1,2 percent in the entire European Union in May, compared with the previous month – the Eurostat announced...

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Tobacco products cannot be sold temporarily at festivals

The tobacco shops cannot sell tobacco products temporary during the summer festivals – Gyulay Zsolt, head of the National Tobacco Trade Office (NDN) Ltd. told at the morning show of...

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The testing of the mobile wallet application has started

The testing of the mobile wallet application, that is based on contactless technology (NFC) has started in Hungary – was announced by the participating operators in Budapest on Thursday. With...

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Pöttyös Túró Rudi: we can embrace the Earth fifteen times

Túró Rudi is 45 year old this year. The company prepares with a birthday gift of which every Hungarian children and grand children have long been curious about. The Pöttyös...

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Fire up your lips for the World Day of Kiss!

The 6th of July is the World Day of Kiss. Although the founder has shrouded in mystery, we have a lot of information why kiss plays such an important role...

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Analysts: a positive turn in retailing

According to analysts surveyed by MTI, a positive change seems to occur in retail in the second quarter. The analysts are expecting expanding sales for the rest of the year....

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KSH: retail sales volume grew in May by 2.5 percent

The calendar-adjusted volume of retail sales increased by 2.5 percent in May this year, compared to the same period of last year – the Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced on...

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Nearly half of the extra taxes are paid by the consumers

The LeitnerLeitner has published its comprehensive study on the special taxes that are in force in Hungary. The authors found that the level of extra taxes amounted to the level...

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Authorities control the sales of seasonal fruits and vegetables

From 1 July, the authorities are investigating the sales of seasonal fruits and vegetables with high priority – Hódi László, leader of the Plant Protection and Soil Conservation Directorate of...

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Nébih: the restriction related to the classical swine fever was terminated

The total area of Hungary was exempted from limitations in connection with classical swine fever, after the Food Chain Safety and Animal Health Directorate of the Pest County Government Office...

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The Hungarian Kőröstej Group to supply the Jordanian army with cheese

The Kőröstej Group one of Hungary’s largest dairy exporter closed the first five months with an outstanding success. The company’s turnover was 15 billion HUF. However, the company is planning...

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The Piszkei Öko Kft. succeeded at the 11th Euro Regional Bread Festival in Győr

The 11th Euro Regional Bread Festival and Artisan Bread Meeting in Győr was held on 30 June. The festival was organized by the Győr-Moson-Sopron County Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

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Hungarian Food Bank Association: 1700 tons of food donations by the end of summer

The first round of the EU food aid program for 2013 is near completion. During the spring and early summer months the Hungarian Food Bank Association distributes 1700 tons of...

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Beijing launched an anti-subsidy proceedings against European wines

China has officially launched anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into wines imported from the European Union. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Monday the investigation will determine whether European wine...

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Eighty tons of sugar gum was withdrawn from circulation in Pest County

The food chain safety inspectors of Pest county withdrew eighty tons of expired and re-dated sugar gum from circulation in Pest County – the Pest County Government Office informed MTI....

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The luxury market is expanding this year

Despite the slowdown, and the Chinese government’s austerity campaign announced earlier this year, a significant economic growth is expected on the Chinese luxury market – According to industry report projection...

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GfK: every fourth purchased item is private labeled

The market share value of private labeled products decreased slightly in 2012, compared to 2011 reaching an annual average of 25 percent. First, the B brands could strengthen at the...

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The melon season starts in two weeks

The watermelon season begins in two weeks, consumers will find extra juicy first-class Hungarian melons from mid-July in the market and in the shops – was said at the press...

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KSH: 717 million euros trade surplus in April

The foreign trade surplus was 717 million euros in April, 283 million euros higher than a year earlier and exceeded the forecasts of 700 million euros – the Central Statistics...

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Tobacco shops: moving vendor is a good opportunity

There are no winners of the tobacco shop tenders at many municipalities yet. Moving sales is a good opportunity temporarily, but the National Tobacco Sales Nonprofit Zrt. should assess what...

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Sole-Mizo is expanding its product range with a one billion HUF investment

The over one billion HUF investment, implemented with the support of the New Széchenyi Plan aims to extend Sole-Mizo Zrt.’s the product range for health-conscious customers – the food company...

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