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Business Golf: starting the summer with a traditional social event
In mid-June the Business Golf Championship was organised for the 21st time, with the Greenfield Hotel Golf & Spa in Bükfürdő as the venue of the social event, where nearly This...
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First Rossmann store with a shop-in-shop concept opens
Rossmann has opened its first shop-in-shop in the Tesco store on Fogarasi Road. The new concept means that the shop isn’t located in the outside aisle, but in the unused...
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Borzag pálinka has received EU geographical indication protection
The European Commission has approved that Borzag pálinka can be added to the EU list of protected spirit products as a new protected geographical indication (PGI), the Brussels body informed...
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A campaign to promote the consumption of mushrooms is launched with the co-financing of the European Union
With the slogan “European mushroom, the hidden gem”, the European Mushroom Growers Promo Group (GEPC Promo) is launching a campaign to promote mushroom consumption with the co-financing of the European...
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Auchan integrates entire communication with new manager
From September Hajnalka Széll is the head of Auchan Magyarország’s entire communication, which will make possible a more coordinated and integrated implementation than ever before. Auchan’s marketing and customer relations...
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Getir to make 10% of staff redundant as it axes 2,500 jobs
Getir is to make more than 10% of its global team redundant as it looks to make operational efficiencies. The job cuts come amid waning demand in the speedy groceries...
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GVH satisfied with the launch of the price monitoring system
Since 1 July the price of monitored food products has decreased by nearly 7% on average, thanks to the online price monitor, which could have a 1.8 percentage point mitigating...
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Lidl simplifies store concept in Belgium
Lidl is planning to simplify its store concept in Belgium, with the aim of ensuring that all 310 stores in the country have the same layout. It follows a similar...
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Agrometeorology: a good crop of corn is promised in many places
There is still moisture in the soil, and corn likes heat, so it promises a good harvest in many places, the National Meteorological Service wrote in its agrometeorological analysis on...
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Logistics training can start in Nyíregyháza
In addition to Debrecen, there are already plans to build a battery factory in Nyíregyháza. However, the development affecting Eastern Hungary also requires the existence of a high-quality logistics workforce....
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Signature 40: Nearly 900 recommendations were received, the tender is closed
This year, the main role of operational specialists is again in the Signature 40 initiative: nominations can be made until August 27, i.e. until now, they are looking for the...
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The consumption of soft drinks and mineral waters has decreased dramatically in Hungary
In the first half of this year, the consumption of soft drinks and mineral water in Hungary has dramatically declined by about 10% compared to the previous year, as reported...
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A new president leads the National Food Chain Safety Office
As of August 23, Imre Nemes will assume the post of president at the head of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), Márton Nobilis, the state secretary responsible for...
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The popularity of plant-based milk alternatives has been unbroken for many years
It’s not surprising that among dairy alternatives, cow’s milk is the least sustainable in terms of its associated carbon dioxide emissions and water consumption. However, the sustainability of plant-based milks...
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The price of pork will continue to decrease
A few weeks ago, Zoltán Fórián, the Chief Agricultural Expert of the Erste Agrar Competence Center, predicted a shift in the pork market for September. As we enter the latter...
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Consumer sentiment worsened in August in the Eurozone and the EU as well
In August, instead of the expected improvement, consumer sentiment in the Eurozone worsened, according to Wednesday’s report based on preliminary data from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial...
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American economic activity grew at a decreasing rate in August
US economic activity grew at a decreasing rate in August based on the preliminary values of the Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (BMI) published on Wednesday by the economic research institute...
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The Budapest fireworks attracted a lot of tourists
This year, Hungary celebrated with the most spectacular light and fireworks display and drone show of all time, the event was watched by more people than ever before at the...
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Tourism is on the rise, they will not raise prices in Budapest’s spas any longer
This year’s beach season was constrained by the cold and stormy early-season weather, but alongside the increasing foreign tourist influx, the guest numbers and revenues of Budapest’s historic baths have...
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The 32nd Budapest Wine Festival is coming – with the support of SPAR
For more than 30 years, it has become almost natural for many of us to say goodbye to summer in a dignified way, in the framework of an unforgettable party....
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Dachser has put its first electric trucks into operation in the Netherlands
This is an important step on the way to emission-free transport, as the Netherlands plans to introduce “zero emission zones” in urban logistics on January 1, 2025. The first electric...
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Ketchup giant Kraft Heinz is targeting younger consumers
The food industry giant Kraft Heinz plans to enter the school catering sector in the United States by offering its own branded products in cafeterias. Its goal is to introduce...
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Ecologists: the quality of European fresh waters is not improving
According to a new international study published with the cooperation of Hungarian researchers, the growth of biological diversity in European fresh waters has stopped, therefore the attention of decision-makers is...
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The e-cigarette manufacturer plans to lay off 30 percent of its employees
The company Juul Labs plans to lay off 30% of its workforce. The company, which has long been on the brink of bankruptcy, introduced an e-cigarette that filters out minors...
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Almond remains the number one nut in new product introduction for the eighth year
Almonds have been pegged as the number one nut in European product introductions for the eighth consecutive year, data from Innova Market Insights indicates. Almonds appeal to consumers who seek...
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Croatian minister: they are considering increasing Ukrainian grain exports through Croatia
Croatia is considering increasing Ukrainian grain exports through the country, one of the “limiting factors” of which is the capacity of the Vukovar port in eastern Croatia, Maritime, Transport and...
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Kaufland Bulgaria Invests €11m To Upgrade Stores
The project includes a number of improvements on existing facilities and the implementation of technological innovations, Kaufland said. The retailer is giving priority to solutions aimed at improving the overall...
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Ferrero to expand New York ice cream plant, add more than 200 jobs
The sweets giant said the project underscores its long-term growth and leadership in the novelty category following its purchase of Blue Bunny and Halo Top maker Wells Enterprises. Ferrero’s Wells Enterprises ice cream...
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To the last crumb
What a joy it is when we can return home with freshly baked, still hot, fragrant baked goods from the bakery! Or we can’t stand it and bite into it on...
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The big question of autumn: can the price competition between stores be renewed?
Since the introduction of the price watcher, a significant decrease in prices has been observed in stores. The big question for the autumn is whether the price competition can renew...
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