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Minister of Agriculture: Brussels has once again left Eastern European farmers alone
Brussels has once again failed Eastern European farmers, as it plans to extend the autonomous trade liberalization measure granted to Ukraine until June 2025 without proposing any solution to the...
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The price of M-tray eggs at the packing point decreased the most
Based on data from the European Commission, EU (EU27) egg and egg product imports increased by 94 percent to almost 77,000 tons in January-October 2023 compared to the same period...
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5 trends that will dominate the retail industry in 2024
According to Oliver Olschewski – CEE CEO of Offerista Group: “In the coming year, companies will face a triple transformation: digital, sustainability and organizational transformation. Personalization of the shopping experience...
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Changes are coming to corporate loans – banks are scrutinizing companies due to sustainability risks
Starting this year, fundamental changes have come into effect in the field of corporate obligations related to sustainability, i.e. ESG, which will affect all domestic companies in some way. While...
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The new consumer trends determine the development directions of the food industry and rearrange the food market
New consumer trends, such as the increase in demand for alternative diets and ready-made meals, as well as the intensification of the geopolitical and climate situation, strongly determine the development...
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The Hungarian government bans artificial meat, elsewhere it is seen as salvation
The Hungarian government has engaged in another culture war, this time against artificial meat. According to the planned measure, Hungary would be the second country in the world to ban...
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Soon we will be able to munch in every PENNY
After nearly a year of successful cooperation, PENNY Hungary and Munch are making the food rescue service available nationwide. Full coverage will be realized by February 12, so residents of...
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Peroni signed a sponsorship contract with Ferrari
Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Scuderia Ferrari have announced a long-term global partnership. The medium-term goal of Asahi Europe & International, Peroni’s parent company, is to have a fifth of its...
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MTÜ: BAHART’s passenger numbers last year broke a decades-old record
Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. closed a record year, nearly 2,150,000 passengers traveled on BAHART flights in 2023. In the past 22 years, there has been no example of such a large...
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For Every You – Schwarzkopf presents the brand’s transformed, NEW image
As the brand’s new slogan FOR EVERY YOU suggests, the new Schwarzkopf is for everyone, and its new campaign and expertise are represented by the Creative Collective of special women....
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Waberer’s Group and Papyrus are celebrating fifty years of cooperation with an environmentally friendly fleet
Hungary’s market-leading complex logistics service provider has been performing transport and storage tasks for Papyrus, which once started as a local company and has now become the paper ambassador of...
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The number of foreign and domestic guest nights also increased in December
In December 2023, 1.1 million guests spent 2.7 million guest nights in tourist accommodations (commercial, private and other accommodations). The number of guests was 16, and the number of guest...
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The new educational module on the water cycle developed by Coca-Cola Hungary’s #énjövőm platform
Continuing the series started with the module entitled Basics of the circular economy, the online course material presenting the water cycle has become available on Coca-Cola Hungary’s #énbéksöm platform. The...
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The 77 Electronics Group continued to expand
77 ING Kft., which belongs to the 100 percent Hungarian 77 Elektronika Group, bought Metal-Ware Kft., which deals with sheet metal technology. With its acquisition, the aim of the Hungarian...
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Half of Europe is paralyzed under the pressure of farmers
Within the European Union, farmers have mobilized in several countries to protest against the difficulties experienced in the agricultural sector. In Belgium, France and Italy, roads were also blocked with tractors,...
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In Romania, the prime minister announced the extension of the margin limit for staple foods
In Romania, the effect of the decree limiting the margin applicable to staple foods, which entered into force on August 1, 2023, will be extended by another two months, which...
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Kavosz: the Agricultural Enterprise Credit Guarantee Foundation reduces its guarantee fees
The Agrár-Vállalkozasi Hitelgarancia Alapítvány (AVHGA) will significantly reduce the guarantee fees for agricultural loans in the Széchenyi Card Program, so that agricultural enterprises will also get cheaper loans from the...
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One Fifth Of Consumers ‘Have Already Used Generative AI’ When Shopping
A fifth of consumers have already used generative AI tools when shopping, with 72% aware of the use of the technology in shopping experiences, a new study by Capgemini has...
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Generali reported on a 500 million euro share buyback program and strategic acquisitions
The Generali Group has announced that it is on track to meet all key financial targets in the context of the implementation of its strategic plan “Lifelong partnership 24 –...
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Exports of live pigs and pork also decreased
According to data from the European Commission, in January-October 2023, the European Union sold 20 percent less (3.5 million tons) of fresh, frozen and processed pork on the international market...
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Barilla Group provides a minimum of 12 weeks out for all parents starting January 1st 2024
With a new Global Parental Leave Corporate Policy effective on January 1st 2024, Barilla will offer a minimum paid parental leave of 12 weeks for all parents, a total of...
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Auchan, Carrefour, Intermarché team up to buy 288 Casino stores
The deal is finally done: three French retail groups team up to acquire 288 Casino stores for 1.35 billion euros. New in the endeavour is Carrefour, which takes over 26 stores. French map...
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Insure ’98 expanded its paper product production capacity. Ltd. in Mórahalmon
With EU support, Insure ’98 built a warehouse and expanded its paper product production capacity at Mórahalm in Csongrád-Csanád county. – project manager István Baráth told MTI on the spot...
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The Soil-X-Change project has started
The Soil-X-Change project started under the leadership of a Hungarian consortium (Innomine) with the participation of 9 countries. At the “kick-off” project starting meeting held in Budapest on January 23-24,...
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The solvency of the population may slowly return to the pre-war level
In the last quarter of last year, the solvency of Hungarian households rose again, although the decline of recent years has not yet been reversed, according to the new solvency...
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Egg consumption has fallen in Hungary
In the last month of the last year, consumption habits in Hungary showed many interesting and special changes. In addition to the significant decrease in egg consumption and the skyrocketing...
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ESG Act: Sustainability risk management by publishing the ESG report of large companies
A new reporting obligation awaits domestic enterprises under the so-called According to the ESG law. In the ESG report, which also supports a favorable credit rating, the companies concerned must...
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NGM: the Conciliation Forum of the Chambers of Commerce held its first meeting this year
The Conciliation Forum of the Chambers of Commerce held its first meeting this year, and Márton Nagy encouraged the members to develop proposals supporting the restoration of economic growth, the...
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The new year is off to a good start for shelter animals – ALDI collected donations
ALDI collected pet food in cooperation with its customers and the Ant Society, thereby providing assistance to the approximately 6,100 residents of many animal shelters. The basic element of ALDI’s...
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New HR director at Decathlon
Gabriella Peszeki has more than 10 years of management experience, she also worked in the FMCG field. Gabriella Peszeki joined the team of the international sporting goods distributor in October....
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