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GFM: The online price monitoring system will start on July 1
The online price monitoring system will start on July 1 – the Ministry of Economic Development (GFM) informed MTI on Monday. In its statement, the department said that due to...
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Business breakfast organized by Deloitte and Salesforce
In Deloitte’s latest study on the outlook for the consumer goods (FMCG) sector, published in 2022, the authors analyse the opportunities and challenges of the industry in the light of...
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On the initiative of the Hungarians, May 10 became World Poultry Day
We Hungarians took the initiative in August 2012, with the support of two world organizations operating in the field of poultry products (WPSA, IPC), to declare May 10 as World...
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Packeta significantly increased the number of its parcel machines
The number of parcel machines of Packeta Hungary increased to 800 by the end of last year from 29 at the beginning of the year, and further expansion of the...
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GLS Hungary put its thousandth parcel machine into operation
GLS Hungary put into operation its 1,000th parcel vending machine in the Allee shopping center in Budapest, making it the first among the parcel logistics service providers available in Hungary...
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Continental from Veszprém won the 2023 Grand Prix of the Factory of the Year Project Competition in the large company category
The Veszprém site of the Continental technology company won the Grand Prix of the “Year Factory Project Competition 2023” in the large company category. All six nominated projects of the...
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The new Advertising Code is available
The renewed Hungarian Advertising Code, signed by 24 professional organizations, will be effective from June 30, 2023. In addition to the Code, we are also updating our guidelines, which will...
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The Food Bank is organizing a spring food collection campaign for the first time
Due to the increase in the price of food, the Hungarian Foodbank Association is organizing a food collection campaign for the first time in the spring this year. The association...
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MAGGI’s leftover-saving fixes
With the help of MAGGI’s leftover-saving bases, a wide range of tasty dishes can be prepared from the leftover food in the fridge and the pantry. Thanks to the open...
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Major price drop in the cereal market
Data from the Market Price Information System (PÁIR) of the Research Institute of Agricultural Economics (AKI) reveals: on the last week of March, the price of milling wheat – without...
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The “Protection of the Environment” awards were presented
Companies and individuals with outstanding performance in the field of environmental protection were awarded on Friday at the National Environmental Meeting and Awards Gala organized by the Association of Environmental...
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Imre Csernus: “Life is a gift and it depends on us whether we can use this opportunity”
Psychiatrist Imre Csernus was Szilvia Krizsó’s guest in the latest episode of the Future Talks podcast. This article features parts of the conversation, but you can watch the whole interview...
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13 percent of young people have no income, 11 percent receive more than HUF 400,000
According to the latest data from the K&H youth index survey, the average personal income of 19-29-year-olds increased by HUF 40,000, or by more than 28 percent, to HUF 182,000....
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7-Eleven to build its own e-vehicle charging network
7-Eleven is launching 7-Charge, a new electric vehicle charging network and a related app, at several places in Florida, Texas, Colorado, and California. Customers can charge any electric vehicle brand and model compatible with CHAdeMO...
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Gasoline prices are skyrocketing, yet two-thirds of Hungarians traveled abroad by car this year
The Central Statistical Office 2022 IV. data for the fourth quarter of the year already showed that Hungarians started traveling abroad again: the number of trips beyond our country’s borders...
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New FDA rules would allow salt substitute use for manufacturers
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing new regulation to let manufacturers use salt substitutes in items with standards of identity that include salt. This new rule would...
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Protecting our created world is our common duty
Hungary is committed to the fight against climate change, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced at the AIM for Climate conference in Washington on Monday. In his speech, the minister...
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Auchan France Launches New Smart Store At Its Headquarters
Auchan France has announced the launch of an Auchan Go le lab outlet at its headquarters in Villeneuve d’Ascq. After the success of its first contactless store, installed on the EDHEC...
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Retail losses — and apprehensions — soar in 2022
Eighty-one percent of U.S.-based retailers reported that shrink increased in 2022, according to “The 35th Annual Retail Theft Survey,” from loss prevention and inventory shrinkage control consulting firm Jack L....
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Chamber of Agriculture: the risk of infection in orchards has increased
The frost did not affect the apple orchards significantly in recent weeks, rather the threat of infection to the orchards increased due to the rainy weather – read the plant...
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AB Inbev posts double-digit growth
Anheuser-Busch InBev reports double-digit revenue and profit growth worldwide for the first quarter. Sales increased by 13.2 percent (EBITDA: 13.6 percent). The growth came from 0.9 per cent volume growth...
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This year, the NAK Szántóföldi Days and Agricultural Machinery Show will focus on sustainability
This year, the NAK Szántóföldi Days and Agricultural Machinery Show will focus on sustainability, but the usual, popular programs will not be left out either – said the president of...
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The Business Meetup&Dinner for corporate decision-makers is coming!
Professional afternoon with Nenad Pacek, Lenneke Schils, Mária Törőcsik, an exciting evening round table with Tibor Navracsics, Beáta Felkai, Mihály Patai and a business dinner! Thursday, May 25, 2023 between...
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The volume has decreased, but is less food really consumed?
The FMCG industry is experiencing challenging times due to the ongoing pandemic and other economic factors such as inflation and supply chain disruptions. During Pénzcentrum‘s recent discussion with representatives of...
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István Nagy: Hungary is committed to the fight against climate change
In his speech, the minister explained that last year made even the most skeptical Hungarian farmers aware of the seriousness of the damage caused by the drought, as the drought...
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EY: Hungarians live in emergency mode
In January, EY conducted representative research in 27 countries to assess how consumer habits have changed due to inflation. They pointed out that the current consumer mood is very similar...
Read moreRetail sales decreased in the euro area and the EU in March
In March, retail sales in the euro area and the European Union decreased in both monthly and annual comparisons. The statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, announced on Friday...
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K&H: Hungarians feel less secure due to high inflation
Among the 30-59 year olds, the proportion of those who consider their financial situation to be extremely secure has dropped significantly, from 31 percent to 24 percent in one year,...
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FAO: The measure of world food prices rose in April for first time in a year
FAO Food Price Index increases, amid higher international quotations for sugar, meat and rice, while prices for wheat, maize, dairy products and vegetable oils decline The benchmark index of international...
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Lidl became a Trusted Employer again
The 2023/2024 Trusted Employer awards were presented, which Lidl Hungary won for the fourth time. The German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) awards awards to companies that take care...
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