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Hungarians’ financial pessimism is stagnant
Hungarians continue to react the most sensitively to the deterioration of the economic situation among the countries in the region, according to the Publicis Groupe survey*. The research, which covers...
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In retail trade, the sentiment index dropped to minus 7.8 points from minus 5.7 points in the euro zone
In October, the economic sentiment index of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) fell less than expected, but still to its lowest level in a...
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It was found out whether Coca-Cola or Pepsi performs better
The long-standing rivalry between Coca-Cola and Pepsi continues, with both companies having a surprisingly successful third quarter, exceeding market expectations. Despite both companies’ shares falling slightly this year, Coca-Cola and...
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Hungarian winemaker “International Female Winemaker of the Year” in Germany in 2023!
Germany’s largest online wine portal, selection-online.de, honored Zsófia Kövesdi, the head winemaker of Jammertal Winery, with the title “International Female Winemaker of the Year 2023”. No Hungarian winemaker has ever...
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This is the cake of Budapest
Twenty exciting confectionary creations competed in Budapest’s official birthday cake competition, and the Natalis cake from Belvárosi Auguszt Cukrászda, made by Csilla Müller, won the title. Among the five finalist...
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Aldi has established a global IT service center in Debrecen
Aldi has established an IT service center in Debrecen, which will also be decisive from the point of view of the German company’s global activities, Péter Szijjártó announced on Monday...
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McDonald’s is closing a successful quarter
McDonald’s quarterly results beat expectations, and the fast-food chain increased its profits and turnover, while expanding its product range and keeping prices low at a time of high inflation are...
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Ahold Delhaize buys one of the largest retail companies in Romania
Ahold Delhaize is buying one of the largest Romanian retail companies, Profi Rom Food, the Romanian business press announced based on the statement of the Dutch-Belgian company. Profi Rom Food...
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A petition was launched to preserve Hungary’s GMO-free status
LMP is launching a petition to preserve Hungary’s GMO-free status, said Antal Csárdi, deputy faction leader of the opposition party, on Monday. In his press conference, which can also be...
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Restaurants in the western part of the country (also) close one after another
Many restaurants in Western Hungary have still not been able to reopen, and the series of closures is still taking its toll. The waves started last April in Győr-Moson-Sopron county,...
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Aeroplex is opening a new plant in the HelloParks Maglód megapark
The industrial real estate developer HelloParks and the region’s largest independent aviation maintenance company, Aeroplex Közép-Európai Kft., have signed a long-term lease agreement. The airport service provider will lease nearly...
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Is the employment of third-country workers the solution to the domestic labor shortage?
The domestic employing companies are increasingly faced with the fact that it is difficult to find quality Hungarian workers, and they are experiencing an increasing fluctuation, which results in an...
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Márton Nagy: Hungary is building an industrial-based economy
Hungary is building an industrial-based economy, concentrating on the manufacturing industry – said the Minister of Economic Development at the award ceremony of the Responsible Employer of the Year 2023...
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The Hungarian Bread Program awarded young agricultural professionals
Twelve young agricultural professionals from Transylvania, Subcarpathia and the mainland received support for their studies and farming as part of the Hungarian bread for the future scholarship program, thanks to...
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Rabbit meat is an excellent source of protein, but it is rarely on Hungarians’ plates
Hungarians undeservedly neglect one of the healthiest sources of protein. Rabbit meat not only has excellent nutritional and physiological properties, it also tastes great. The domestic rabbit sector has undergone significant...
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The Hungarian PR Association published an online PR dictionary
If you have always wanted to know what USP or EVP means, what is the difference between a brand ambassador and a brand representative, or what own-brand products evolved from,...
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One year of Amazon in Belgium: 1,200 partners, 5 million products
One year after its launch, Amazon‘s Belgian webshop is already selling products from 1,200 local businesses. The retailer still sees potential, as more than half of the 1.2 million Belgian SMEs...
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Reference prices and average yield data for this year’s damage mitigation benefit
After the agricultural damages that occurred in this year’s damage mitigation year, the injured parties who filed a damage report during the damage mitigation period of 2023 can submit the...
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Zoll-Platz Kft. built a new logistics center on the outskirts of Szeged
Zoll-Platz Kft., which provides customs brokerage and logistics services, built a new warehouse center near Szeged with EU support and an investment of about HUF 1.4 billion, the company informed...
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Continente Allocates €3m To Improve Shopping Experience
Portuguese supermarket chain Continente is investing €3 million in a technological renovation project, to improve the shopping experience of its customers. This includes a new NCR self-checkout system, which will be...
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Spar recalled packaged rice from the market
Spar B quality rice available in 1-kilogram packages with a shelf life of 15 September 2024 has been recalled from circulation by the distribution chain, the National Food Chain Safety...
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The national veterinarian once again ordered the compulsory confinement of poultry
Due to the increased risk of bird flu, the national chief veterinarian Dr. Szabolcs Pásztor ordered the compulsory confinement of poultry kept for commercial purposes in high-risk areas. In the...
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GFM: since the start of the price monitor, the average price of food has decreased in 52 product categories
Since the launch of the online price monitor, the average price of monitored foodstuffs has decreased in 52 product categories, the Ministry of Economic Development (GFM) told MTI. In the...
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Vegán choux-süti mixet készített a Puratos
A Puratos UK kétéves fejlesztési folyamatot követően jelentette be az első vegán choux-sütikeverék bevezetését, amely új mércét állít a choux-tészták terén, és lehetővé teszi a cukrászoknak, hogy bővítsék növényi alapú...
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The winemakers’ burdens may increase due to the new waste management rules
According to the National Council of Mountain Communities (HNT), the joint introduction of the deposit return system (drs) and extended producer responsibility (epr) for products with a deposit fee will...
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This year, the weather was favorable for pumpkins
Although the summer storms caused serious damage in several places, overall this year the weather turned out to be favorable for growing pumpkins, FruitVeb Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Trade Organization...
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foodora: With a thousand crash helmets for safe transport
Safe transportation plays an important role in the operation of the food delivery company, as a significant proportion of foodora courier partners complete their daily delivery by bicycle. The company...
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In October, the economic index of GKI stagnated
In October, consumer expectations improved noticeably, although business prospects worsened somewhat, according to a survey conducted by GKI Gazdaságkutátó – with the support of the EU. The value of the...
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VOSZ Barometer Q3: the business mood has not changed significantly, but domestic businesses expect a difficult period
Although there is no significant movement, the cracks are already visible – it was said at the presentation of the third quarter barometer published by the National Association of Entrepreneurs...
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Digital agriculture specialists are trained in Csongrád
The technological changes affecting agriculture are taking place at an exponential rate, and our task is to adapt agricultural vocational training to this and make it attractive for young people. All...
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