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In Romania, the growth of retail sales slowed to 3.3 percent in the first five months
In Romania, according to raw data, retail sales increased by 3.3 percent in the first five months compared to the same period last year, the national statistics institute (INS) announced...
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Nébih: the inspection of catering services around Lake Tisza ended with a less than positive result
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) revealed shortcomings during the inspection of catering units around Lake Tisza, the office informed MTI on Thursday. According to their statement, the catering...
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In-store cash withdrawals have started
On July 1st, the possibility to withdraw cash in conjunction with the purchase opened, which allows customers to withdraw cash up to two times a month, for a total amount...
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Eurostat: the increase in the number of guest nights booked on online platforms is uneven
The increase in the number of guest nights booked on online platforms is unevenly distributed among the regions of the European Union in the post-coronavirus epidemic period, the statistical office...
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K&H: another boom in cashless payments
Payments with smart devices are still on the rise. In the first five months of the year, more than 18 million transactions took place, 75 percent more than a year...
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Is environmentally conscious shopping really eco-friendly?
In our new 500-respondent consumer survey, we were trying to learn about the latest consumer opinion and habits related to environmental consciousness and sustainability. This article is available for reading...
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The weather is favorable for harvesting corn, but sunflowers and corn need more rainfall
The current dry weather is ideal for harvesting corn, but sunflowers and corn would benefit from additional rainfall, the National Meteorological Service wrote in its agrometeorological analysis on Thursday. The...
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Tamás Menczer: the more logistics companies are nationally owned, the stronger the country is
The more nationally owned logistics companies are, the stronger the country is – stated the State Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Affairs (KKM) responsible for bilateral relations...
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Students from eleven countries received diplomas within the joint scholarship program of the Hungarian government and FAO
On July 6, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture held its traditional event, the farewell party for the graduating scholarship holders. Students from Jordan, Georgia, Ghana, Ethiopia, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Nigeria, the...
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Dolmio’s new packaging in the United Kingdom
Dolmio is launching a packaging revamp, with a new visual identity which wants to be “bolder, punchier and sharper than ever”. The relaunch from the icononic Italian pasta sauce brand seeks...
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More than fifty exhibitors at the Balaton Wine & Gourmet festival
In addition to more than 50 restaurants and wineries representing the Balaton region, this year the Balaton Wine & Gourmet festival will present the culinary specialties of France and Argentina...
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Nébih: Penny-Market Kft recalled bacon
Penny-Market Kft. is recalling Dárdás cooked, smoked, quick-cured, 300-gram Caesar bacon due to an unmarked soy allergen, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI on Thursday. The office...
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The age of disruptive products is over, Rabobank report says
While disruptive food products and brands attracted interest from food companies and funds from a variety of investors in the past, the appetite for these types of innovations seems to...
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Continente Opens Innovation Lab For Private Label Products
Portuguese food retailer Continente has opened an innovation centre for research and development of private-label products. The opening of the 1,200-square-metre Co-Lab: Customer Innovation Lab follows an initial investment of...
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Agricultural relations with Malaysia are getting a new impetus
Hungarian and Malaysian relations should be strengthened at the commercial, plant breeding, educational and scientific levels as well – said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who consulted with Datuk Seri...
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Activia launches new high-fibre range of yoghurts
Activia has launched a new Activia Fibre range of yoghurts. The range is available in three flavours: Walnut & Oats, Apple & Cereals and Muesli. The products are first launching...
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What will the future bring? – Changing innovation rules
Food policy analyst Réka Szöllősi spoke about the planned future regulations in both Hungary and the European Union at the Innovation Day conference. She told it is a big advantage...
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MBH Bank predicts sustained economic growth of over 4 percent from 2024
The rate of economic growth may permanently exceed 4 percent from 2024, and inflation may decrease significantly during the second half of this year, MBH Bank experts said on Wednesday,...
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VG.hu: the decline in food inflation may have continued in June
The slowdown in price increases in Hungary continued in June. Consumer prices rose by 20 percent on an annual basis, which is lower compared to the 21.5 percent increase of...
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The Vatera online marketplace is separated from the eMAG group of companies
eMAG has announced that the Vatera online marketplace will be separated from the company group, and Balázs Várkonyi and Gyula Kelemen, the founders of Extreme Digital, will take over the...
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Non-salary benefits, bonuses, reimbursement of travel expenses – that’s all you can earn at PENNY
The PENNY discount chain offers many fringe benefits and benefits to those who want to work for them. In their job advertisements, there are various opportunities that do not require...
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Auchan and EFOTT have entered into a partnership, the department store chain will enter the festival with its usual favorable prices
With more than 400 types of products at favorable store prices, Auchan awaits the festival-goers, who will provide food for EFOTT visitors this year. The department store chain is represented...
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Tesco is the hero of Price Monitor
Based on the Price Watcher, it is worth doing your bulk shopping at Tesco (also). According to a comparison of the Price Monitor data launched by the Economic Competition Authority...
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Fidelity: Who will be the AI winners?
It’s all about generative artificial intelligence these days. It has the potential to truly transform the world around us, but like several other recent technological innovations – electric vehicles, renewable...
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That is why Unilever stays in Russia
Companies with a strong presence in Russia defended their decision not to leave the Russian market. Unilever also claims that it is staying in Russia because, in the event of...
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Spain’s DIA to open five new shops in Andalusia
Spanish retailer DIA plans to open five new stores in Andalusia this year. This step will see DIA expand its franchises to over 300 and add 3,437m² of sales area...
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Szijjártó: the government is launching another HUF 6.5 billion support program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hungary will launch another HUF 6.5 billion support program in Bosnia-Herzegovina from August 1st, within the framework of which producers can buy Hungarian agricultural equipment, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
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Kerry Group Opens Taste Facility In Indonesia
reland’s Kerry Group has announced the opening of a new taste manufacturing facility in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia. The taste and nutrition firm said the 50,000 square metres facility will...
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Alcohol, meat and confectionery theft at decade-high
Theft of alcohol, meat and confectionery is at its highest rate in a decade as the cost-of-living crisis continues. According to the Association of Convenience Stores, over 1.1m incidents of...
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Uber Health expands to offer grocery and over-the-counter delivery
Uber Health, the healthcare arm of Uber, has expanded to launch grocery and over-the-counter item delivery. The platform expansion will ultimately allow both users and providers to use one platform...
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