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Students from Budapest and Gyula won the national Knowledge Test of Hungarian Dietitians

Nearly 400 teams from the country’s 150 elementary schools took part in the Knowledge Test of the National Association of Hungarian Dietitians, where sixth- and seventh-grade students gave an account...

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The sale of szaloncukor, which is made in more and more different flavors, is increasing every year

The turnover of szaloncukor, one of the most popular seasonal products of the Christmas period, is increasing every year, and although it is available in more and more different flavors,...

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Opten: decreasing number of companies – what can be expected?

Based on OPTEN data, nearly 32,000 companies were closed this year, and the annual decrease, due to nearly 21,000 foundings, is slowly reaching 11,000. The high value of the number...

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JYSK raises workers’ wages by 20% in December and is closed on December 24

JYSK, the Danish retail store chain, is introducing an average wage increase of 20 percent for its employees from the first of December. In addition, the company will not open...

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Lidl has reduced prices again – meat products will be cheaper

This time, Lidl Hungary is reducing the consumer price of meat products starting tomorrow, so the favorites of Hungarian customers, such as Parisian, ham, winter salami, lecsó sausage, and sizzling...

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More female managers in logistics – an award was established to improve the gender ratio within the sector

In almost every sector, the gender distribution of managers is unequal, this is especially true for a profession that is considered masculine, such as logistics. Women are underrepresented in the...

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Mihály Varga: from the point of view of sovereignty, the development of the food sector is crucial

From the point of view of Hungary’s sovereignty, the development of the food sector is a key area – stated the Minister of Finance at the handover ceremony of the...

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Serious sales are coming from Monday at Lidl, for 7 days

Lidl is constantly striving to make life easier for its customers. Now extra discounts for customers have been announced again, which can be enjoyed for a whole week. They recently...

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This year, ten companies received the Business Ethics Award

This year, 54 companies applied for the Business Ethics Award in three categories – small, medium and large companies – ten companies received the recognition – the founders of the...

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McDonald’s has come up with an instant ordering and payment application

McDonald’s new mobile app allows customers to order and pay at restaurants without queuing. The easy-to-use application ensures quick and easy use for all ages. In the first week of...

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AKG and ÖKO advance payments have started

The government and the Ministry of Agriculture continue to help Hungarian farmers with a number of tools. The advance payment of the 2023 agri-environmental management (AKG) and ecological management (ÖKO)...

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The Artkartell campaign for Black Friday: “Invest in works of art instead of overconsumption!”

Artkartell “Invest in works of art instead of overconsumption!” is organizing an art fair in connection with Black Friday, which can be visited by those interested in Goli Park in...

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Dutch PLUS begins transition to organic potatoes

The Dutch retail chain PLUS is gradually switching to selling organic potatoes only. The chain offers unprocessed organically grown potatoes in one-kilogram bags at the same price as regular potatoes....

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E-commerce: only one in twenty visitors buys at Shein and Temu

Shein and Temu, the Chinese giants of e-commerce, are growing at a brutal pace, but they do not threaten the market leader in the online retail space, Amazon. Although Shein...

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This year’s Black Friday broke all records in America

According to a recent report by Adobe Analytics, Black Friday e-commerce spending in the United States showed a significant 7.5% year-over-year increase, reaching a record total of $9.8 billion, CNBC...

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The choice is not easy – advice before buying and installing fruit propagating material

The right propagating materials are indispensable in the creation of plots dotted with aesthetic ornamental plants, as well as home and hobby gardens that provide families with healthy fruit and...

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An eco-tourism center was established in Várgesztes

n eco-tourism center called Keltike Ház was created as part of a municipal investment in Várgesztes, the mayor of the Komárom-Esztergom county settlement told MTI. Rising Károlyné  (independent) said that...

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The first independent animal husbandry department was founded 150 years ago

The year 1873 was a milestone in the education of veterinary medicine and a turning point in the history of Hungarian animal husbandry and animal health, said Sándor Farkas, deputy...

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Beyond Meat makes another push into restaurants with Pizza Hut pepperoni in the UK

The topping will be available for a limited time starting in January. The plant-based pioneer has struggled to gain traction with similar partnerships in the U.S. Beyond Meat and Pizza Hut are...

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Hungarian seed production is one of the most competitive sectors of agriculture

The long-term sustainability of domestic agricultural production is ensured by high-quality domestic seeds and propagating materials – Minister of Agriculture István Nagy declared at the 30th anniversary event of the...

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PLMA: 64% of Gen Z shoppers buy private brands always or frequently

As younger shoppers look to save, private label products are becoming increasingly popular with Gen Z. In a survey by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), more than two-thirds (67%)...

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Spanish Supermarkets Lock Up Olive Oil As Shoplifting Surges

In Spain, the world’s biggest olive oil producer, supermarkets are locking up bottles of the staple cooking oil as prices surge and theft increases. One-litre bottles of extra-virgin olive oil...

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The average price of fertilizers decreased by almost 30 percent

Among the materials used directly in agricultural production, only the average price of fertilizers decreased by nearly 30 percent. In the first three quarters of 2023, the price of plant protection...

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The K&H sustainability index won a Silver Prism Award

The professional jury of Kreatív magazin awarded the K&H sustainability index and the related communication activity, which uses data- and research-based PR tools effectively and socially responsibly, with a silver...

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Poor quality Ariel and Persil fakes hit the shelves

NAV cracked down on a man dealing in fake detergents. The bottles with branded labels contained poor quality chemicals, the fraudster earned at least 2 million by trickery. A man...

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Dog meat is no longer available in Asia

South Korea may end a centuries-old tradition, as the parliament is debating a new bill that would ban the breeding of dogs for human consumption. The aim of the draft...

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Christmas TV commercials 2023 – audience award voting

Christmas is one of the most heartwarming holidays, so this year Trade magazine would like to collect the Christmas TV commercials and ask the audience for their opinion, which of...

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If a brand does not stand up for a good cause, the brand is not worth standing up for either – this was also the theme of the Superbrands 2023 Hungarian awards gala

In 2023, one of Hungary’s most important business awarding events, the Superbrands gala, was organized with the participation of a large number of nearly 100 award-winning brands. In addition to...

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GKID research: We spend less, but order more online before Christmas

Although the number of online orders is increasing spectacularly compared to last year’s data, this is largely due to the rise of foreign e-traders, according to GKID’s current e-commerce survey...

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Beverage manufacturers are asking for government help to reduce their burden

The Hungarian beverage producers’ associations welcome the start of the redemption system for beverage packaging next year, which will enable the circular economic model to be realized in the sector....

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