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Tetra Pak has announced that Alex Henriksen will be the managing director of the Eastern European region
Tetra Pak, one of the world’s leading food processing and packaging companies, has announced that it will appoint Alex Henriksen as the managing director responsible for the company’s Eastern European...
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Coca-Cola Hungary has developed new educational modules on waste circulation
After the online curriculum on the basics of the circular economy and the cycle of water and energy, educational modules showing the cycle of waste have also become available on...
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A new approach to corporate management is taking over: this is how you can prepare your company for the AI era
The corporate sector is barely past the agile transition, the increasingly widely applied revolutionary technological solutions are already urging another change of approach. According to forecasts, artificial intelligence will increase...
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There was a county where the number of advertised jobs increased by a fifth, while elsewhere the number of advertised jobs decreased by the same amount – Profession.hu quarterly report
With the exception of two counties, the number of applications received for job advertisements increased in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year....
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MDOSZ: Food safety precautions during the heat wave
The National Association of Hungarian Dietitians (MDOSZ) specifically warns of food safety risks in the summer heat. The extreme temperatures of the heat wave promote the growth of microorganisms, thus...
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Fake producers were screened out by Nébih during the summer seasonal inspection
The employees of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) also conducted administrative, market and place of production inspections during the target inspection of primary producers in the summer. During the...
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Pepco is already ordering for Christmas due to the attacks on the 20th
The Red Sea, one of the world’s most important trade routes, is facing serious security challenges after Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked merchant shipping, prompting several shipping lines to adjust routes...
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More wheat and barley were produced per hectare in Tolna
More autumn wheat and barley were harvested per hectare in Tolna County than last year, the Tolna County Directorate of the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy told MTI on Tuesday....
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Private brands make record gains in first half of year
Private label products reached new heights in the first half of 2024. According to Circana data provided exclusively to the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), private label sales reached all-time...
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Müller updates packaging to increase accessibility for blind shoppers
Müller is updating the packaging of all branded products with NaviLens codes to increase accessibility for blind and partially sighted people. The move, which is a first for the UK...
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Albert Heijn Enhances Retail Media Services With New Offerings
AH Retail Media Services, the retail media unit of Albert Heijn, has introduced a host of new offerings, including video advertisements on the ah.nl website and in the ah app....
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Egg exports have increased in the EU and in Hungary as well
Based on data from the European Commission, EU (EU27) egg and egg product imports increased by 12.5 percent to 26,000 tons in the first three months of 2024 compared to...
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Sándor Czomba: expanding employment contributes to increasing competitiveness
The goal of the six-month Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union is to ensure the increase of European competitiveness by expanding employment, the State Secretary responsible for...
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LG encourages people to post about optimistic moments
LG Electronics (LG) launched a global social media challenge, which encourages users to share on their own channels content that gives rise to optimism and a positive outlook in everyday...
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The harvest of the ear crops in Békés county has been completed
The harvest of the ear crops in the Békés county has been completed, the yield averages of winter wheat and barley were better than last year, although the farmers sowed...
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Fake producers were screened out by Nébih
The employees of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) also conducted administrative, market and place of production inspections during the target inspection of primary producers in the summer. In...
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A Hungarian specialist became Danone’s Eastern and Central European sales manager
From this July, Enikő Bolyós organizes and manages the company’s trade-related tasks in the region (Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic) with headquarters in Budapest. The Hungarian specialist...
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Recent research: almost half of Hungarians do not use sun protection cream, and moreover, they do not avoid the sun in the midday hours either
According to a recent, representative research, only 8 percent of the Hungarian population uses sun protection cream all year round, and 43 percent pay attention to it only in summer....
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The GVH fined Booking almost HUF 400 million with a record fine
Booking did not fully fulfill its obligations requiring the termination of previous infringements, it continued to use its illegal communication practices and psychological influence on consumers. The national competition authority...
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Sustainable catering in Hungary: pioneers of the year 2024
In Hungary, sustainability is one of today’s most important challenges, especially in the restaurant and hotel sector, where a significant amount of environmentally polluting waste is generated every year. The...
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Dynamic expansion in the SPAR franchise network: 19 new stores in Hungary
In the first half of 2024, the SPAR franchise network expanded with 19 new stores in Hungary, which means that the chain’s products and services are now available in 290...
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K&H: carbon dioxide emissions do not decrease by themselves
In the absence of a sustainability strategy and concrete carbon footprint reduction plans, the majority of Hungarian companies are not yet prepared for the green transition, according to the research...
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This is why Hungarians are tired in the summer
Global warming causes an average of 44 hours of sleep loss per year, according to an international study. Half of Hungarians sleep even worse than the EU average, and existing...
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The size of 7Days Mini Croissants is reduced
According to the latest food industry news, a change is expected in the market for the popular 7Days mini croissants. Based on Telex’s information, on June 15, the packaging reduction...
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Daniella Electricity purchased Elektro UNO’s electricity business
Daniella Villamosság in the Pécs region further strengthens its market leadership role by acquiring the electrical material trade business of Elektro UNO. The transaction took place in June 2024, as...
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Big Hajdú campaign in Arab countries
One of the biggest marketing campaigns of all times promoting a Hungarian food brand abroad: this is what Kőröstej and the M&C SAATCHI MENA agency realised, with the help of...
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AutoWallis retail sales continue to boom
The performance of the AutoWallis Retail Business continues to be above the market average, after increasing its new vehicle sales by 18 percent. In the wholesale area, sales have been...
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In 2023, the animals were fed mainly with fermented and fibrous bulk feed
In Hungary, 7,598,000 tons (100 percent coverage) of fodder were used for cattle in 2023 at livestock farms. In 2023, livestock keepers used 591,000 tons of fodder for sheep (85...
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The agricultural council must show the main directions of the agricultural policy after 2027
The aim of the six-month Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union is for the Council of Agriculture Ministers to show the main directions of the common agricultural...
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Italian cured meat business Trinità acquired by local investor
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento said it will aim to consolidate Trinità’s position in the Italian foodservice market. Italian investment firm Fondo Italiano d’Investimento has acquired a majority stake in local cured...
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