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This year, a not abundant but satisfactory apricot harvest is expected in Hungary
Apricots were a fruit with a good export position in the past, before 2018 we exported 4-5 thousand tons annually. In recent years, however, due to the unpredictable harvest and...
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Every third Hungarian cardholder regularly pays with their mobile
Mastercard published the results of its research entitled “Bank Card Usage Habits and Attitudes” at the end of March. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 With...
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State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture: the Carpathian Basin Village Farmers Network helps tens of thousands of foreign farmers
The number of village farmers and the territorial coverage of the network have increased with the expansion to Csángóföld – announced Sándor Farkas, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry...
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Nébih closed a restaurant in Debrecen due to serious food safety risks
During the inspection of a restaurant in Debrecen, experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) found hygienic conditions and monitoring deficiencies that posed a serious food safety risk,...
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Carrefour Romania Launches Initiative To Fight Inflation
Carrefour Romania is introducing a nationwide price reduction programme, to help customers cope with inflation and rising prices. The programme, titled Minus la Sută, will see Carrefour Romania offering discounts of...
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Crop security can only be achieved with suitable seeds
In view of the planting season, the authority checked seed samples in the past period. About the action dr. Márton Nobilis, the Secretary of State responsible for food industry and...
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Czech Online Grocer Rohlik Ramps Up German Expansion As Rivals Quit
As foreign online grocery delivery rivals exit Germany, Czech Republic-based Rohlik Group is ramping up in Europe’s biggest economy and is on track to break even within the next 12...
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PepsiCo invests 200 million euro in Belgian plant
PepsiCo has announced significant investments in increasing its production at its Belgian plant in Veurne (near Bruges). The investment of more than 200 million euros should also make the plant more...
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Be cheap and fast! – Customers’ expectations of parcel couriers
The price is the most decisive factor when you can choose from several parcel delivery service providers when shopping online – according to Reacty Digital’s April research of the 18-79...
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The 4th Villányi Gold Tasting is coming
“Good wine doesn’t need a company,” goes the saying. Still, we prefer to take the bottle in hand, which is decorated with the proud awards of recognized wine competitions. And...
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NAV: The launch of ÁNYK is on the agenda
The eVAT system of the National Tax and Customs Office has already completed the introduction of many new functions, the development of which will last until 2025. Accounting software can...
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The state offers almost 20,000 hectares of plots of land for purchase
Another parcel of land exceeding 10 hectares may be given to the farmers. With the measure, the Ministry of Agriculture supports small and medium-sized farmers and local producers in getting...
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Pringles Ketchup-flavoured snack
The latest Pringles flavour has arrived. By eating ketchup flavoured crisps, you can get a tangy, tingly twist on your tongue. Put them on a hot dog with a little...
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The capital of Mallorca would limit mass tourism
Mass tourism in Palma, the capital of Mallorca, would be restricted with austerity measures, according to the plan presented by the municipality on Wednesday. Mayor Jaime Martínez said that they...
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AMC is participating at PLMA in Amsterdam with a bigger stand than ever before
The range of so-called private label products distributed in retail chains, running under a unique brand name, is mostly acquired by the distributors of the store chains at the Amsterdam...
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The purchasing power of Hungarian consumers may improve soon
According to Giacomo Pedranzini, managing director of Kométa, the purchasing power of Hungarian consumers may soon improve as a result of lower inflation and wage increases, enabling them to buy...
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The advantage of food inflation: have consumers become more aware?
The change in the economic situation has an impact on consumer behavior across Europe, including Hungary, where customers are increasingly conscious of their spending. Nowadays, due to significant inflation, a...
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SPAR is preparing for the barbecue season with a thousand tons of marinated meat and new flavors
SPAR Hungary is preparing for this season with many new flavors and the usual high-quality products. Thanks to the company’s meat plants in Bicske and Perbál, 1,000 tons of marinated...
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Tesco and Elelmiszerbank are Civil Award winners
The collaboration between the Élelmiszerbank (Hungarian Food Bank Association) and Tesco food rescue was honored with a special award and an audience award at the 2024 Civil Award competition. The...
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Joint workshop by ÖRT and the Ministry of Justice
With record attendance, the Advertising Self Regulatory Board (ÖRT) held its first joint workshop with experts from the Ministry of Justice, about the activities of the consumer protection authority in...
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IKEA has achieved significant growth in the 2022-2023 business year
IKEA achieved considerable success in the 2022-2023 business year in Hungary, where the net sales revenue from domestic sales reached HUF 146 billion, which represents a 12 percent increase compared...
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The “Thank you, SIÓ!”program supports schools by distributing 150 tablets and providing educational content
SIÓ-Eckes’ application to support schoolchildren has been renewed: from 2024, “Thank you, SIÓ!” in a program called the company aims to support the digital education of schools, so that children...
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The cherry season has started with low prices, a good harvest is not expected
This year, the cherry season started at low prices at the end of May, which, according to experts, shows a similar trend to the price development of the strawberry market....
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Profession.hu: Intensification of recruitment is expected in the field of manufacturing and production
In the past year and a half, recruitment in the manufacturing and production sector has continued to slow down, and this trend is in line with the national situation: companies...
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That’s what they will storm the shops for if a disaster strikes
Based on the lessons learned from the coronavirus epidemic, it is important to prepare for unexpected events, be it nuclear war, natural disasters or armed conflict. Based on what we...
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It takes a long time for cheap Chinese products to reach us
Cheap products ordered from China take a long time to arrive, which causes concern among buyers. Companies like AliExpress, Shein and Temu are struggling to improve amid market competition and...
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Half of Hungarians are planning a holiday abroad
According to the latest survey by Insura.hu, this summer 56% of customers are planning a vacation abroad, typically with a stay of at least one week. The survey, based on...
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Glass powder designed to preserve product hygiene was presented
LG Electronics’ (LG) advanced materials business has introduced a new antimicrobial glass powder called PuroTecTM. The innovative material was designed to preserve product hygiene and has a wide range of...
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Fast food is already a luxury for Hungarians
The prices of fast food have increased significantly in recent times, leading consumers to treat these foods as luxury items and consume them less frequently. According to a recent survey,...
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National economy considerations
At a conference organised by the National Association of Plant Based Food Manufacturers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ), Zombor Berezvai, assistant professor at Corvinus University of Budapest analysed the business and national...
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