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In Germany, retail sales decreased in March
In Germany, retail sales decreased in March, both year-on-year and month-on-month. The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced on Tuesday that, with calendar and seasonal adjustments, retail sales fell by...
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In April, inflation accelerated more than expected in Italy
In Italy, instead of the 8.2 percent expected by analysts, consumer prices rose by 8.3 percent year-on-year in April, after a 7.6 percent increase in March, the Italian statistics office,...
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Until May 5, local organizations can take part in Tesco’s program from nearly half a billion forints
The application period for Tesco’s “You choose, we help” program has been extended. In the 13th round, local communities can apply until May 5 for a total of HUF 42...
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Annual inflation in the Eurozone accelerated in April
In April, inflation accelerated in the euro area on an annual basis, the statistical office of the European Union announced on Tuesday. According to Eurostat’s preliminary data, inflation rose to...
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Grape-Vine Kft. expanded its capacity with a new storage hall and equipment purchase.
Grape-Vine Kft. expanded its capacity at its site in Kiskunmajsa with a new storage hall and the purchase of wine processing equipment with a European Union grant of HUF 769...
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Wineries can still count on Lidl
In 2022, Lidl Hungary contributed HUF 14.2 billion to the domestic and foreign sales of the Hungarian wine industry, which represents an increase of more than 60 percent compared to...
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Apple variety added to the Strongbow Ultra range in the United Kingdom
Strongbow Ultra gluten-free and vegan ciders contain 80 calories per can, and the product is now also available in apple flavour in the United Kingdom. Rachel Holms, Heineken UK cider...
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The introduction of green cement products continues under a new brand name
Lafarge Cement Magyarország Kft., which operates a cement factory in Királyegyháza, Baranya, will continue its operations under the name Holcim Magyarország Kft., the company intending to introduce a new green...
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Mabisz: last year’s drought may further increase interest in premium-subsidized plant insurance
The application for this year’s plant insurance fee subsidy can now be submitted to the state treasury; after last year’s drought, the interest in the scheme is expected to grow...
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MTÜ: municipalities can apply for the Flowering Hungary competition until June 15 this year
Municipalities can apply for the 30th Flowering Hungary competition until June 15, the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) told MTI on Tuesday. This year, the competition will be announced again in...
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Milli milk drinks
These delicious and nourishing new milk drinks from Milli put a smile on everybody’s face, so the day is guaranteed to start well! Chocolate, Floating Island and Chocolate-Hazelnut – which...
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Hungaria presented its limited champagne specialty at the most exclusive party in its history
Hungaria presented an extremely limited champagne that is not available for retail sale. Only 12,000 bottles of the champagne specialty will be produced, and it will only be available at...
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The Carlsberg brewery received a cartel fine
The Düsseldorf Regional Supreme Court imposed a 50 million euro cartel fine on the Carlsberg brewery in a proceeding that has been ongoing since 2014. In the justification of the...
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In Romania, from the first of May, supermarket chains sell milk at a discount for half a year
In Romania, starting May 1st, supermarket chains will sell fresh milk at least 20 percent cheaper for half a year, but the producers are still dissatisfied and claim that they...
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NAK has published the prices that form the basis of land purchase contracts
The National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) has published on its website the usual local sales prices, which the local land commissions must take as a basis when evaluating land...
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Coca-Cola enters fresh fruit through licensing deal for Minute Maid and Simply brands
Coca-Cola is entering into a licensing deal allowing two of its products’ logos, Minute Maid and Simply, to be used on select produce distributed by Frutura’s Dayka & Hackett brand....
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Ecommerce in Italy was worth 76 billion euros in 2022
The total ecommerce turnover in Italy is estimated to have been worth 75.89 billion euros in 2022. This is a growth of 18.6 percent, when compared to a year earlier....
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European Commission: an agreement was reached regarding the import of Ukrainian grain
The European Commission adopted extraordinary and temporary preventive measures regarding the EU import of agricultural products from Ukraine with the aim of alleviating the difficulties caused by the temporary lifting...
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Sainsbury’s ‘Determined To Battle Inflation’, Says CEO Simon Roberts
Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second largest supermarket group, reported an expected 5% fall in annual profit as inflation hit both it and customers but forecast a better than expected performance this year....
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Another test confirmed the content of pesticides harmful to health in the Ukrainian grain examined in Slovakia
The third test – this time carried out in Denmark – also confirmed that the Ukrainian grain tested in Slovakia two weeks ago contains a plant protection product banned in...
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The Gyula Castle Spa is preparing for this season with improvements
Gyulai Várfürdő Kft. closed a successful year in 2022, and for this season, Gyulai Várfürdő Kft. is preparing for this season with several strong developments – the company’s managing director...
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Take a look at our May issue!
May is here, the grilling season starts – also as one of our focus topics, but we didn’t leave out the snack overview either. It is already traditional at this...
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HIPA provides approximately HUF 300 million in support for the investment of the chocolate factory in Szerencs
The National Investment Agency (HIPA) provided almost HUF 300 million in support in the Competitiveness Program for the HUF 600 million capacity expansion investment of the chocolate factory in Szerencsi...
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Compared to last year, the price of barbecue equipment, garden furniture and toys did not increase at Auchan
Nearly 100 summer children’s toys, garden furniture and barbecues can be bought at Auchan hypermarkets at last year’s prices or even better. A pool barbeque party can be had for...
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Hungarian McDonald’s is 35 years old
Long snaking lines for weeks, a cheeseburger for HUF 26, a BigMac for HUF 43 and sales records: 35 years ago, on April 29, 1988, the first McDonald’s restaurant in...
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The population’s solvency improved slightly in the first quarter
The population’s ability to pay has improved slightly compared to the last quarter of 2022, but we still see an 86 percent drop year-on-year. The latest solvency data predicts a...
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Barna Zsoltot választották a Waberer’s elnökének
Zsolt Barna, the company’s CEO until now, was elected by the board of directors as the president of Waberer’s International Nyrt.; the specialist will continue his work as president and...
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EM: the energy prices of tens of thousands of micro and small businesses will be halved
In accordance with the previous announcement, the price of electricity for micro-enterprises with universal service above the band limit will be reduced to the level of the retail market price,...
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The Mercure chain is connected to the traditions of Debrecen
Elements inspired by the nationally and internationally recognized Debrecen Flower Carnival appear in the recently handed over hotel of the Mercure chain in Debrecen. We will soon find out why...
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Records in domestic crowdfunding
A record number of social campaigns (14) are running simultaneously on the first such domestic platform, Branc, which is less than a year old, and the 100% campaign goal for...
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