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AM: Hungary continues to strive for close cooperation with the FAO
Hungary continues to strive for close cooperation with the FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI on Tuesday. According to the announcement, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy, who received...
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A fifth of Hungarian online shoppers are still careless
Almost three-quarters of the Hungarian population regularly buys and pays online (69 percent), and almost everyone (97 percent) is aware of the associated risks. Four-fifths of those surveyed use at...
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Unusual Mother’s Day: when moms didn’t go shopping to Tesco
A total of nearly 2,800 parents, of whom around 2,200 are mothers, work at Tesco with children under the age of 18. Primarily, the company helps them and those planning...
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Coviran wants greener footprint
Spanish retail cooperative Coviran is aiming to expand the use of renewable energy throughout its supply chain, in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint and make its network more...
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Euronics: the grill or the refrigerator can arrive the same day
Ordering at Euronics with same-day delivery or store pick-up is becoming more and more popular among customers. The service, which promises home delivery on the day of the order, started...
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MPL – We don’t mind that it’s available, but we don’t necessarily choose it
As of March 28, 2024, online stores are obliged to make Magyar Posta’s delivery services (also) available to their customers. Based on an April survey by Reacty Digital, the public’s...
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An exciting, exotic world
Our magazine has asked the biggest players in the domestic rum and tequila categories about the market situation. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 Zoltán Kedves,...
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The biggest food collection of the year so far is here
3,000 volunteers will serve on Friday and Saturday in the biggest food collection campaign of the year organized by the Hungarian Food Bank Association. Helpers wearing green vests will ask...
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K&H: sustainability is also profitable for businesses
Companies that incorporate sustainability into their operations enjoy significant advantages over their competitors that do not pay enough attention to this area, according to a recently published global survey of...
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Serums here, active ingredients there
Traditionally women’s facial care products have been surrounded by greater interest, but as men’s skin care habits have changed in recent years, cosmetics for men are increasingly in the centre...
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The Perwoll sustainable fashion day ended with a huge success
From vintage treasures to the wildest ensembles, on the Day of Sustainable Fashion, participants could admire many fantastic collections on models marching in snaking lines. This time, however, the designers...
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Christian Klein remains SAP’s first man
SAP SE announced that it has extended Christian Klein’s appointment as CEO and board member for three years, until the end of 2028. At the same time, the company also...
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Changes in the Labor Market and Business Decision-Making Based on the IOM World Migration Report 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) World Migration Report 2024 has unveiled significant data concerning global migration trends and challenges, which are particularly important for business decision-makers. The report emphasizes...
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NIS2: who should be the person responsible for the security of information systems?
With the entry into force of the “Cyber Science Act” on cybersecurity certification and cybersecurity supervision, the implementation of the EU’s new NIS2 (Network Information System v2) directive into the...
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Márton Nagy: artificial intelligence is inevitable
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have an inevitable and increasingly important role, but at the same time, everyone in the global economy is protecting their own technology, and trade wars are...
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Beer consumption in the Czech Republic is at an all-time low
Beer consumption in the Czech Republic reached a historic low in 2023. Czech breweries brewed 20 million hectoliters of beer last year, 2.7 percent less than the previous year. Beer...
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Functional foods in full force
Functional products include fortified foods and beverages, nutritional and dietary supplements, and various bars and snacks enriched with vitamins, minerals, probiotics, proteins and other nutrients. These products represent the perfect...
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A XIXO soft drink can hide up to HUF 10 million
The largest raffle in the history of XIXO has started, within the framework of which valuable prizes will be drawn among the participants for more than two months; for example,...
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VIMOSZ: tourism companies’ expectations improved in April
The expectations of tourism companies improved in April compared to a year earlier, the National Association of Tourist and Hospitality Employers (VIMOSZ) announced to MTI based on the latest survey...
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Tibor Navracsics: Hungary makes good use of EU funds
The Kérész Eco- and Active Tourism Center, completed with almost HUF 1.3 billion in EU funds, also exemplifies that Hungary uses EU funds well and is one of the most...
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AB InBev building 0.0% tech in UK, sees opportunity in “adult refreshment”
AB InBev sees „a unique opportunity” in building its 0.0% portfolio in the area of „adult refreshment”. Anheuser-Busch InBev is building new de-alcoholisation technology in the UK as the world’s...
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Walmart reportedly reducing in-store waste with AI
A new Walmart pilot reportedly provides store associates with artificial intelligence insight on products that may be close to expiration. According to CNBC, Walmart is testing an in-house-developed, AI-based solution...
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Kometa Kemencés Szellő Ham
Like the rest of the product range, the new Kometa Kemencés Szellő Ham, baked in olive oil, evokes the flavours of traditional oven-roasted meat. Sliced thinly and characterised by high...
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Cross-border ecommerce reached 237 billion euros
The online European cross-border market reached a turnover of 237 billion euros in 2023. This is an increase of 32 percent compared to the year before. European online stores generated...
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This year, the Green Pledge trademarks are also waiting for their owners
Committed to Clear Communication The Self-Regulatory Advertising Board (ÖRT), the Hungarian Marketing Association (MMSZ), and the Association of Communication Agencies in Hungary (MAKSZ) launched the Green Pledge initiative last year,...
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Tesco is optimistic about its future in Hungary
In an interview with Pénzcentrum, Zsolt Pálinkás, CEO of Tesco Hungary, shared insights into the current state of the retail sector and the trends expected in the near future. The...
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The Hungarian beer market focuses on alcohol-free beers and the premium category
The Hungarian beer market is witnessing significant shifts, with non-alcoholic and premium beers becoming increasingly popular. According to Kántor Sándor, Director of the Hungarian Brewers Association, there is a noticeable...
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Danone’s research looked at the popularity of herbal products
In 2024, Danone Hungary again participated in the regional research conducted in five Central and Eastern European countries, which assessed the eating habits of consumers, as well as their relationship...
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There are more and more bike stands following the recommendations of cycling experts at SPAR stores
SPAR Hungary equips its newly opened stores with comfortable and safe bicycle racks, and special attention is also paid to them when modernizing existing stores. Taking into account the recommendations...
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In April, the economic performance of the euro area expanded at the fastest rate in almost a year
In April, the economic performance of the euro zone expanded at a greater rate than expected, at the fastest rate in 11 months, based on the growth rate of the...
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