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MaReSz is looking for innovative projects for the Event Touch IncubatorHUB application
With the motto “Stand out with your innovative project in the world of business events!”, the Hungarian Association of Event Organizers and Service Providers (MaReSz) announces a free application opportunity....
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An unusual exhibition opened in Vienna on the future of tourism
The new exhibition entitled “Über Tourismus”, open until September at the Vienna Architecture Center (Architekturzentrum Wien), deals with the future of tourism and the world of new tourism. The comprehensive...
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WizzAir has a new headquarters
Wizz Air moved to a new office building in Budapest. The company set up its new headquarters in the Millennium Tower near the Danube, which covers an area of 8,000...
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Greece’s strawberry exports reach record numbers this season
This season, Greek strawberry growers were worried about the poor quality of seedlings, but since then the country’s strawberry exports have reached record numbers. In the case of the plantings,...
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During the Rally Hungary, the HUMDA Zöld Életre Valók roadshow visits Veszprém
The complex e-mobility roadshow of HUMDA Magyar Mobility Development Agency Zrt., which belongs to the Széchenyi University Group, Green for Life, will visit Veszprém between April 12 and 14 during...
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There is a lot of fake ice cream
For many, ice cream is synonymous with sweet flavors, creamy texture and cooling freshness. However, recently many products have appeared on the market that do not meet the quality criteria...
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Orange juice is not as healthy as we thought
Orange juice, although an important part of morning and daily routines, raises more and more questions from a health perspective. The popular drink is rich in vitamin C, potassium and...
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Hundreds of wines were presented at the Winelovers Grand tasting
More than 150 Hungarian wine and champagne brands with a total of 700 items participated in the 2024 Winelovers Grand year-opening tasting, at which another 100 wines from international wineries...
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Duna House started the year with outstanding growth
The Duna House group of companies started the year 2024 with outstanding growth, all business segments grew on a year-on-year basis in all four countries where the group operates –...
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Cheese maker St. Paul to snap up Dutch peer Koninklijke ERU
Last year, the two companies teamed up to buy cheese business Kasi Food from Lekkerkerker Food Group. Cheese producer St. Paul is to acquire Dutch peer Koninklijke ERU. Financial terms...
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Online Now Accounts For 10% Of The French Grocery Market
Online sales now account for 10% of the overall grocery market in France, new data from Kantar has found, after achieving a 0.5 percentage point gain in the period from...
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Walmart leads annual ranking of top 50 global retailers
Két amerikai székhelyű kiskereskedelmi óriás áll az 50 legjobb globális kiskereskedő éves rangsorának élén, amely 2023 eleji működési teljesítményük alapján készült. Megőrizte első helyét a Walmart a National Retail Federation...
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Serviced counters help local proximity supermarkets rise in Central & Southeast Europe
Local proximity supermarkets increase their market share in Central & Southeastern Europe despite strong international competition. Especially in Poland and Romania the large gap between rural and urban areas provides...
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KSH: in February, retail turnover increased by 1.1 percent compared to the same period of the previous year
In February, according to raw data, the turnover volume of retail trade increased by 4.6 percent, adjusted for the calendar effect (and solar eclipse effect), by 1.1 percent compared to...
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It will soon become clear whether the mandatory actions made sense
In the next few days, a number of important economic data will be published in Hungary. On Tuesday, a quick information on the situation of the central subsystem of the...
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NGM: the recovery of consumption continued in February, on an annual basis, retail sales increased for the second month running
Based on the latest data from the Central Statistical Office, the volume of retail trade in February 2024 increased by 4.6 percent according to raw data and 1.1 percent according...
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FAO Cereal Supply and Demand Brief
FAO’s forecast for world cereal production in 2023/24 has been raised marginally and now stands at 2 841 million tonnes, marking a 1.1 percent (32 million tonnes) rise from the previous year’s level....
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The Secretary General of the National Trade Association spoke about the expansion of the Russian Mere in Hungary
Many people were surprised that, according to a news from early April, the Siberian Mere store chain would open 200 stores in Hungary in three years, for which it is...
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Meat prices rose in the EU, except for poultry
In February 2024, meat prices in the European Union generally rose compared to the previous year, with the exception of poultry meat, which became cheaper by 1.6 percent. The biggest...
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Retail sales decreased in the euro area and the EU in February
Retail turnover in the euro area and the EU decreased in February, both monthly and year-on-year. The statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, announced on Friday that in February,...
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István Nagy: Pálinka is one of the trademarks of national feelings
Pálinka is one of the trademarks of Hungarians, it has been a true national treasure for centuries, it connects us in the storms of history and unites the nation, said...
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The new horticulture and food industry investment tender calls can be reviewed
Based on the Strategic Plan of Hungary’s Common Agrarian Policy (KAP), the social consultation of the new rural development investment tenders has begun – announced Zsolt Feldman, State Secretary for...
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You can now vote for the recipe of Ország Sörén
The national online voting has started, where the Hungarian beer fans can decide on what kind of completely unique and newly created recipe the Ország Söre should be made, and...
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Large companies are counting on last year’s income this year as well
The upward trend of a year ago has been broken, the expected increase in sales revenue of large companies has fallen, while a decrease in profit is still expected, according...
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European strawberry prices have fallen sharply, which also affects the Hungarian market
Polish and Spanish strawberry prices continue to fall and reach lows this season. Prices fell again over the Easter period and, although the pace has moderated, further falls are expected....
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Lidl’s private label bicycle helmet is a success
The German Automobile Club (ADAC) and Stiftung Warentest tested 14 bicycle helmets, taking into account safety, comfort, handling and pollutant content. Prices ranged from €15 to €149, and it was...
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In the Czech Republic, the growth of retail sales moderated
In an annual comparison, the growth of retail sales in the Czech Republic decreased to 1.6 percent in February from 3.2 percent in January, the Czech Statistical Office announced on...
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The country is voting: the Beer of the Country is being prepared, the National Tap Order is coming!
The national online voting started today, where beer fans can decide which, completely unique and newly created recipe, should be used to make Ország Søre, and they can also vote...
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Biedronka reduces the sugar, salt and fat content of private label products
Poland’s Biedronka has removed around 28 tonnes of sugar, 21 tonnes of salt and more than 39 tonnes of fat from its private label products in 2023, as part of...
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McDonald’s has made a difficult decision
McDonald’s has announced it will buy back its Israeli stores to restore its reputation and regain sales targets in the Middle East. The decision is based on a boycott of...
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