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According to the expert, the situation of road freight carriers worsened in the first quarter
There was a turnaround in road transport in the first quarter of this year due to the decrease in consumption and investments after last year’s favorable year, said the president...
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Information for dairy cattle, beef and sheep farmers
The database supporting the identification of animals on the electronic interface available for submitting the unified application has been updated, which helps the submission of animal-based support applications with better...
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Waitrose becomes first UK supermarket to offer refillable olive oil
Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to sell a refill pouch for olive oil. The upmarket retailer will stock Citizens of Soil’s 500ml single estate extra virgin olive oil across...
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This year, the National Chamber of Agrárgazdasági Kamara is offering a membership fee discount of around HUF two billion
On June 1, 2023, the membership fee determination period at the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) began. Pursuant to the decision of the national assembly of delegates of the...
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Pringles Invests €100m In New Carton Potato Chip Packaging
Kellogg-owned Pringles has invested €100 million in the development of new fully recyclable packaging for its popular potato chips. The fully-recyclable paper tube was designed in the company’s Mechelen R&D...
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Spanish strawberry growers slam campaign for German supermarket boycott
Spanish strawberry growers on Wednesday criticised a German consumer campaign calling for supermarkets to boycott berries grown near Spain’s Donana wetland, which is under threat from climate change and illegal...
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Hungary joins the European campaign to stop African swine fever (#StopASF)
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is also supporting the fight against African swine fever (ASP) with a European-level campaign in 2023. Now in its fourth year, the #StopASF (#StopAfricanSwineFever...
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Most student workers work in logistics and trade
According to the Prohuman Diákmunka school association, the average hourly wages of student workers are between HUF 1,700 and HUF 2,000 this year, but in priority areas, you can earn...
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In the event of a disaster, vending machines offering free food and drinks have been installed in Japan
In the event of an earthquake or typhoon, vending machines offering free food have been put into operation in preparation for natural disasters in Ako, one of Japan’s coastal cities...
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Taxes on extra profits will remain, and the population can also pay taxes on savings
There was a flurry of government decrees last night. The government is not abolishing the extra profit taxes introduced in the summer of 2022, but only halving the tax obligations...
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KPMG prepared its whistleblowing system compliant with the Complaints Act
It was accepted by the parliament, and the so-called Complaints Act has now been published in the Hungarian Gazette. Act XXV of 2023 on complaints, reports of public interest, and...
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New CEO to lead PENNY Hungary
Mathias Mentrop will be the new CEO of PENNY Hungary from 1 July. Mentrop currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the PENNY network in the Czech Republic, replacing the...
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Márton Nagy: the mandatory promotion and price reduction of food has started
From June 1, the mandatory sales in commercial stores began to reduce the increased food prices due to the war and sanctions. This is another government measure to protect Hungarian...
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GKI: A korábbi laza költségvetések árát fizetjük meg most
Government spending in recent years was initially aimed at mitigating the harmful economic effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, and then the stated goal became the forced acceleration of growth. If...
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From today, the SPAR group awaits its customers with more than 700 discount offers, and the price of 300 products is frozen within the framework of the SPAR ÁRSTOP Extra Promotion
A government decree obliges food retail stores with a sales revenue exceeding one billion forints in 2021 to introduce a weekly discount of 10% in twenty product groups between June...
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BMI: Moderate expansion in May
The seasonally adjusted May value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 57.1. Compared to the previous May values, this year’s value is higher than the long-term average for this month...
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We are one big step closer to the circular economy
As of July 1, the environmental protection product fee and extended producer responsibility system will be transformed in such a way that polluters will pay more for the removal, treatment,...
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Nébih: the manufacturer Sondey has recalled corn thalers
Due to the presence of unauthorized pesticide residues (chlorpyrifos), the manufacturer Good Food Products has recalled the 105 gram Sondey Corn Flakes amaranth and the 105 gram Sondey Corn Flakes...
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K&H: Family companies are on a moderate growth path
More than half of family companies are experiencing the current economic situation more severely than the coronavirus epidemic. The mood is even more gloomy in the entire large corporate sector,...
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From now on, applications can also be submitted for shortbread made with butter
The range of baked goods eligible for the KMÉ trademark has been expanded, and from now on, applications can also be submitted for shortbread made with butter. Producers of sweet...
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Lurpak faces shopper backlash after shrinking block of butter
Arla Foods butter brand, Lurpak is facing negative customer reactions as it has shrunk the size of a block of butter by 20%. The Danish brand has cut its 250g...
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AM: Hungarian-French relations must be further strengthened
Hungary is committed to strengthening Hungarian-French agricultural professional, political and commercial relations, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) on Thursday, István Nagy, who received Claire...
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Online sales forecast for Germany tempered
Inflation and subdued consumer confidence are expected to dampen online spending in Germany, according to the latest announcement by Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE). In its HDE Online Monitor 2023, the retail...
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Penny Italia Acquires 16 Stores, Grows Presence In Rome
Penny Italia has concluded the acquisition of 16 stores from Gruppo Faranda (Tuodì and Fresco Market banners) and a Gruppo Pam franchise. Of this total, 13 outlets are located in...
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Last year, Tourinform offices received two million inquiries
Last year, Tourinform offices received two million inquiries, the tourist information offices operating under the professional coordination of the Hungarian Tourist Agency (MTÜ) provide 30 types of services with 244...
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Retail is booming like never before on social media
A forecast by Deloitte predicts that the number of people who shop on social media platforms will grow to 5 billion in 2023. Influencers don’t just inspire the members of...
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MagyarBrands: About selecting the best ones
The annual meeting of the MagyarBrands Professional Committee took place. The Professional Committee of the MagyarBrands Program, which awards excellent Hungarian brands, held its annual meeting, at which the members...
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GVH organized a workshop on managing food inflation
The competition authorities of the European Union discussed the management of food inflation in an online workshop organized by the Economic Competition Authority (GVH) on Wednesday, the agency informed MTI....
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We have the best of the Hungaricool product competition
The fourth season of the SPAR and K&H Hungaricool product competition has ended. This time, the creators of the winning products are supported by K&H in addition to the originator...
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Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország is launching its largest investment in the last sixteen years in Dunaharaszti
The largest soft drink company in the country is developing its production and logistics capacities for a total of about 23 million euros (~8.7 billion forints). Coca-Cola HBC Hungary will...
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