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Sándor Czomba: the number of registered job seekers continues to decrease
Based on data from the National Employment Service, there were 226,219 registered job seekers in October 2024. Their number decreased by 2,000 compared to the previous month, and slightly further...
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Nestlé eyes sales jobs cuts in France
According to trade union CFDT Agri-Agro, Nestlé is looking to axe 148 jobs as part of moves to “drastically reduce” its sales force in the country. Nestlé is planning to...
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Adony Logisztikai Központ Kft. implemented development based on artificial intelligence
Adony Logisztikai Központ Kft. has implemented development based on artificial intelligence and sensor technology – the company operating the intermodal logistics center told MTI. The company won HUF 793 million...
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Szafi Life sourdough base 1000 g
A gluten-free, citric acid-free and vegan sourdough base that can be used to make a variety of sourdough baked goods, without using lemon juice, citric acid, vinegar or yeast. Preparing...
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Herbiovit herbal skin care products
A new dimension in herbal skin care. We have given old, outdated herbal creams an innovative makeover. We got rid of all the inappropriate ingredients from the formula and kept...
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Twinings special edition winter teas
Twinings will complete the festive mood with special edition winter teas. Gingerbread Joy™ is a seductive blend that mixes the finest black teas with the spiciness of ginger and cinnamon....
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Value for money reigns, but we would spend more if…
At the Business Days conference Anita Mekler, a PwC Magyarország partner shared the results of the “Voice of the Consumer” study. This global survey – for the first time –...
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Premium FMCG products starting to sell in tobacco shops
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 There was a scissors effect in the relative value sales growth of domestic retail chains and tobacco shops in 2022,...
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Selective shopping is the new way to control disposable income
Andreas Christou was one of the presenters at Trade magazin’s Business Days conference this year, speaking about the performance of domestic chains. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Hero Group acquires British brand Deliciously Ella
Swiss food company Hero Group has acquired British healthy snack brand Deliciously Ella for an undisclosed sum. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 With this move...
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Impossible Foods rolls out family-friendly products in the US
Impossible Foods has added three new products to its offering in the US. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 New products include Lion King Chicken Nugget...
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DairyX makes a breakthrough in dairy-free casein production
Israeli start-up DairyX Foods has made great progress in the production of dairy-free dairy products. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 The company has developed a...
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DélKerTÉSZ: record quantities of Hungarian vegetables in supermarkets
DélKerTÉSZ sold a record volume of Hungarian vegetables to domestic supermarket chains in the first eight months of 2024, and another milestone has also been reached: the Szentes-based producers are...
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Brits can now have their tea with a special oat drink
Glebe Farm Foods has created a plant-based drink called PureOaty Tea-rrific, which is designed for consumers who prefer to drink tea dairy-free. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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REWE offers animal-free cheese in Germany
REWE is offering cheese lovers a new sustainable cheese alternative: Frischhain, a completely animal-free cheese developed by the start-up Formo, is available in three different versions. This article is available...
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Responsible inspections in the winter season too
Seasonal markets and advent fairs in the winter remain popular with consumers. In each segment of the food chain – including production, HoReCa and retail trade – ensuring food safety...
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Idea fair in Kansas
On 7-8 October the Shop! Ideation conference, the biggest event of POPAI Hungary’s parent organisation, was held in Kansas City (USA). This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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A view from the NIQ lighthouse
The October meeting of POPAI Hungary was held at the NielsenIQ headquarters. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 Managing director Erik Vágyi welcomed participants, describing the...
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Co-op uses AI to fight GBP 40m losses in the UK
British supermarket chain Co-op is using AI technology to detect offenders carrying hidden weapons or stolen goods, after costs from theft and fraud rose by 19% to GBP 39.5m in...
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SPAR innovates with AI-generated advertisements in Slovenia
SPAR is using AI technology to create promotional videos and in-store holograms on its digital channels in Slovenia, to raise awareness of its customer loyalty programme. This article is available...
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AI could have USD 1.6 thousand billion impact in North America by 2030
Retailers could benefit from the use of AI to varying degrees, according to the “2024 AI Readiness Index” of IHL Group. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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In September only the trade outlook deteriorated significantly
In September domestic business expectations didn’t change very much. After July and August, the GKI Business Confidence Index was lower in September than in August only within the margin of...
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AI handbook for the communications industry to be published
Domestic trade organisations, including MAKSZ, MMSZ and MLE have teamed up under the leadership of Nikolett Blaskó to draft an industry code of practice for AI use. This article is...
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EHI: AI is revolutionising retail
According to a new study by EHI, there is great potential in using generative AI in retail trade. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 IT consultancy...
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Mondelēz uses AI to personalise marketing
Mondelēz is launching a new platform to improve its global marketing capabilities and better leverage consumer trends through the widespread use of AI technology. This article is available for reading...
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Shelf space restructuring at Tesco in the UK
Tesco is using AI technology to expand its range of healthy, convenient snacks and meals at more prominent points in its stores. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Lower poultry prices
According to AKI’s slaughtering statistics, 487.3 thousand tonnes (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first eight months of 2024, 10.9% more than in the same period...
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The AI-revolution is yet to come
40% of companies are just getting to grips with the business potential of AI technology. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 Although three quarters of firms...
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EY Magyarország to launch pioneering new service with globally acknowledged managers
EY is launching a new service called AI Confidence, to provide an integrated approach for assisting companies in implementing AI solutions. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Winners of the HUNGAROPACK Hungarian Packaging Competition in 2024
The National Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (CSAOSZ) organised the 41st HUNGAROPACK Hungarian Packaging Competition in 2024. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11 Several of...
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