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A significant part of electronic waste ends up in unknown places

Electronic waste is becoming a growing problem worldwide: in 2019, for example, 53.6 million tons were generated, more than 80% of which ended up in unknown locations – unofficial landfills,...

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Nestlé launched a program for the introduction of soil regeneration agriculture in Western Transdanubia

Nestlé Hungária would encourage the transition to soil-regenerating agricultural practices with the program it initiated in the Western Transdanubia region. In addition to protecting the region’s natural values, the initiative...

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The value of rail transport has increased for the domestic grain market

In order to reach the markets of Ukrainian grain in Africa and the Middle East, in addition to securing the reopened sea corridor for export, the maintenance and expansion of...

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Deliveroo Opens Brick-and-Mortar Grocery Shop in Central London

Deliveroo Plc is opening its first physical grocery outlet in the UK on central London’s New Oxford Street in an expansion of its rapid delivery service. Customers will be able...

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(HU) Megnyerte a csokinyuszi-pert a Lindt&Sprüngli

Lindt & Sprüngli’s foil-wrapped chocolate bunnies deserve protection from copycat products, Switzerland’s highest court ruled on Thursday, and ordered German discounter Lidl to stop selling a similar product in Switzerland...

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Maersk CEO Expects ‘Modest’ Pick-Up In Trade For Holiday Season

.P. Moller-Maersk’s chief executive said he expects a “modest” pick-up in trade for the upcoming holidays this year amid concerns about the slowing global economy and consumer demand. “Volumes headed into...

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Already this year, 16 of Tesco’s strategic delivery partners are publishing their food waste data

Tesco is committed to reducing food waste throughout its value chain and publishes its annual food waste report, and has reduced food waste in its operations by 69% in five...

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The foreign trade of the food industry closed with a surplus of almost HUF 900 billion in the first half of the year

The value of exports of the agriculture and food industry exceeded the amount of imports by almost 900 billion forints (2,136 million euros) in the first half of the year...

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Green financing: supported environmental protection

BDO Hungary became a member of the “club” of green financing consultants accredited by the Budapest Stock Exchange (BÉT). The European Union reimburses half of the consulting fees of the...

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BMI: Contraction in September after a long expansion

The seasonally adjusted September value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 49.6. Compared with the previous September values, this year’s value is lower than the long-term average for this month...

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A Hungarian specialist is again at the head of Nespresso

Nespresso’s old-new business manager in Hungary is returning home from Scandinavia: Gábor Flesch has held this position before, when his tasks included, among other things, supporting the opening of the...

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Unleaded, diesel, black – Picture of the day

Brilliant price display at the gas station; let’s bet that the price of coffee rarely changes!...

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It is now so important for customers to use energy-saving devices

Customers consider it important that their devices are energy efficient, however, most of them are not aware of the meaning of energy labels, and not everyone is willing to pay...

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Nébih’s new cooperation agreement can speed up the licensing of plant protection products

The fact that the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has concluded a cooperation agreement with NEVEX Institute Kft. can speed up the licensing of plant protection products, Nébih told...

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The Budapest Wine Festival and the Charity Wine Auction of the Hungarian Maltese Charity ended with record revenue

The Budapest Wine Festival and the Charity Wine Auction of the Hungarian Charity Service of Malta ended with revenue beyond imagination. Eight years ago, the participants of the wine auction...

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Coca-Cola HBC Hungary is introducing a fintech solution

Thanks to banking and fintech cooperation, customers of the Coca-Cola HBC group of companies will be the first in Hungary to be able to pay by instant transfer and card....

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Generation Z and X employees are the most dissatisfied

Managers are too optimistic about the happiness of their employees, according to the latest research by the Capgemini Research Institute. Based on a survey involving 750 managers and 1,500 employees,...

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Mastercard Economics Institute: this is what consumers spend the most on during the crisis

In the midst of an ever-changing and unprecedented global economic climate, consumer decisions about purchases and spending can help show what tomorrow holds. The Mastercard Economics Institute’s “Shifting Wallets” research...

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Many people take their dogs with them to work

More and more owners think so: they want to spend as little time as possible without their favorite four-legged friend, and if they get the chance, they take it with...

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Hungarian-Uzbek agricultural relations are getting a new boost

Minister of Agriculture István Nagy signed three agreements on the development of horticulture and greenhouses, viticulture and winemaking, and the work plan for the period 2023-2024 with Aziz Voitov, head...

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Europe’s biggest future festival, Brain Bar, closed with a full house

For the eighth time this year, Brain Bar brought to Budapest the current and burning questions of “tomorrow”. For two days, the largest future festival in Europe deployed the biggest...

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Value and Quality are recession-proof!

On 8 September the Value and Quality Awards were presented to the winners for the fifth time, in the building of the Hungarian Parliament. This year 41 entries by 34...

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Continente stores sell Gosh! products

Continente stores are the first in Portugal to sell the plant-based products of British start-up Gosh! The retailer offers eight products (five refrigerated and three frozen), comprising 100% natural, plant-based...

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Kaufland reduces the salt, sugar and fat content of more than 300 private label products

Kaufland has cut the salt, sugar and fat content of more than 300 private label products since 2018, and the retailer plans to do the same with another 200 products...

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Inflation manifests in retail trade with a delay

In most cases strong market competition delays the price increase of products sold in e-commerce – reported the price comparison website Olcsóbbat.hu, having analysed the price changes of more than...

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Hungary’s digital payment index is above average

Mastercard measured the Digital Payment Index of Hungary for the second time this year. The Index relying on three pillars that are infrastructure, knowledge and use, shows the market’s level...

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Explosive growth in the online drugstore segment

According to Rossmann and data-driven logistics specialist DODO, the popularity of online order and home delivery solutions is growing dynamically. They also revealed that Monday is the most popular home...

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One week in the spirit of retail marketing

This year’s Shop! Ideation will take place in Columbus (Ohio) in the USA, on 23-25 October. The topics of the conference include retail and POS marketing, cooperation, training and networking,...

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Péter Balázs: „It is great that Hungary and Hungarian mentality in general is very open”

Trade magazin’s Business Podcast, Future Talks with Szilvia Krizsó continues The latest episode of Future Talks features Péter Balázs, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, who was the guest of Szilvia...

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Food buying habits of Hungarians

Rama has conducted a nationwide representative survey on the food buying habits of Hungarians. 58% of respondents claimed that price is one of the top 3 most important factors influencing...

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