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UK convenience sector investment reaches £1bn for first time
Investment in local UK shops hit record highs over the last year as convenience store retailers look to futureproof their businesses. Over the past year, convenience retailers spent a combined...
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Planted picks Germany for second meat-alternatives factory
The Swiss start-up currently manufactures its plant-based products from a site in Kemptthal, Switzerland. Planted plans to build a second factory for meat alternatives to ramp-up production of its “whole...
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The drought did not spare the pears either
This year, the lowest pear harvest of the last ten years is expected, according to the overview of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit...
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Czelli flour mixes
Czelli flour mixes target those who want to make bread or cakes without experimenting, which are guaranteed to taste good. High quality, GMO-free Czelli flour – made exclusively from domestic...
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MMSZ Green Chapter: Green Club meeting at Auchan – ESG will only work together
The June meeting of the Green Chapter of the Hungarian Marketing Association (MMSZ) began with a short introduction by Hajnalka Széll, marketing and customer relations director of Auchan. Next CSR director...
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The price of eggs has decreased significantly in Hungary
In the first fifteen weeks of the year, the price of eggs fell well below last year’s level, according to the latest data. According to the report of the Agrárközgazdasági...
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KitKat presented its latest promotional film encouraging relaxation
According to KitKat’s international research, many people are used to taking a break during their daily commute, but only 34 percent of those surveyed feel that the time spent in...
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A new option for redemption: Kifli’s couriers will take the bottles from your home
Under certain conditions, Kifli’s couriers will now go to your door to pick up bottles and jars intended for redemption, the company’s announcement states. As part of the online store’s...
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After a difficult start, the redemption system is expanding: what is the situation now?
Stores and consumers have expressed several criticisms of the recently introduced redemption system. The National Trade Association (OKSZ) highlighted three main problems: improper operation of IT systems, logistical disruptions and...
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Tesco Clubcard discounts are coming to an end
On September 11, the discount series of the Tesco Clubcard, which provided customers with discounts of 5-15 percent, will end. As part of the promotion between July 25 and September...
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Budafoki Sparkling Wine and Wine Festival: more and more visitors, open cellars, family-friendly programs, good service and parking
Every year, more and more people visit the Budafoki Sparkling Wine and Wine Festival, where participants can toast to quality wines and sparkling wines. The festival is not only a...
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Drought vintage: smaller quantity, but outstanding quality is expected
Due to the drought, this year’s vintage may be characterized by a smaller quantity, but potentially outstanding quality, winemakers told the Agricultural Sector. As a result of the lack of...
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A decrease in inflation favors investors and can improve food security
The Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) remains a strategic ally of the government, and the common goal is that domestic agricultural and food industry technologies can conquer...
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Freight forwarding on a fast track
Freight forwarding is at the heart of the FMCG industry and a key driver of the global economy. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Zoltán Üveges,...
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The Food Truck Show made gastronomic history!
It was thought to be a fad, but it survived and even successfully ended the Covid years. Despite the economic crisis, he fed every big city and sold most of...
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Successful cooperation between Bitburger and UEFA Euro 2024
Bitburger’s partnership with UEFA Euro 2024 has exceeded expectations. The beer brand was present in more than 90 large areas – the ten Euro 2024 stadiums, hospitality venues and fan...
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There are ten times as many microplastics in Lake Balaton as in Bodrog
There are 21 microplastics in 1,000 liters of Balaton water, in Kis-Balaton this number is around 7-8, while in one of Hungary’s most polluted waters, Bodrog, the researchers of HUN-REN’s...
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A new tool makes autumn garden work easier
Battery-powered tools make gardening easier in many ways: they are compact, easier to store, and easier to use. In addition, they do not require a direct power source for their...
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From neutral to characteristic
Nowadays old, long-established vodka brands are surprising consumers with creative ideas and new approaches, just like young, innovative companies do. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9...
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The protracted drought also caused billions in damage to the fish ponds
Minor or major damage related to the hot, rainless weather of the past two months has been reported for 10-15 percent of the more than 2,200 fish farming water areas...
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The KAP directors-general discussed the simplification of farmer support in Budapest
Simplifying the support system operating within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy is extremely important from the point of view of the future of European agriculture, said Zsolt Feldman...
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Mizo Coffee Selection Pumpkin Spice flavoured latte
With the arrival of autumn and the pumpkin season, Mizo Coffee Selection Pumpkin Spice flavoured latte – which was a big hit last year – will soon return to store...
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The role of veterinarians is indispensable in agriculture
Nowadays, more and more attention is paid to safe food supply. Veterinarians have a special role in this, both in protecting the health of animals, and in the fight against...
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7-Eleven feels undervalued by Couche-Tard
7-Eleven is playing hard to get by Couche-Tard. The Japanese owner calls the Canadians’ bid too low and fears issues with the antitrust authorities. That Couche-Tard is launching a takeover...
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33% of holiday shoppers plan to spend less this year: Bankrate
Concerns around high interest rates and inflation are stressing consumers’ budgets, according to a recent report. Bankrate’s recent holiday report indicates how inflation and other macroeconomic factors are putting pressure on...
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The report on the KAP strategic dialogue is unacceptable
The V4 agricultural chambers call on the leadership of the European Farmers and European Producer Cooperatives (Copa-Cogeca) to withdraw their support for the report on the strategic dialogue of the...
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Danone moves part of yogurt drinks production to Romania
The Tetra Pak format of the YoPro drinks is now being manufactured there for markets in central and eastern Europe. Danone has relocated part of its production of YoPro drinkable...
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Organic farming is the key to agricultural sustainability
The Ministry of Agriculture supports the advancement of organic farming in Hungary in every possible way, because in the KAP Strategic Plan, it undertook that by 2027 the proportion of...
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KSH: in August, consumer prices increased by 3.4 percent on average compared to the same month of the previous year
In August 2024, they exceeded a year earlier by an average of 3.4 percent, and consumer prices did not change on average compared to July, the Central Statistical Office (KSH)...
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Was the chip tax successful, or how could obesity be reduced in Hungary?
More and more Hungarians struggle with excess weight. According to the latest data, unfortunately, more and more people are overweight or obese in Hungary, and with the current trend, by...
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