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The country is voting: the Beer of the Country is being prepared, the National Tap Order is coming!
The national online voting started today, where beer fans can decide which, completely unique and newly created recipe, should be used to make Ország Søre, and they can also vote...
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Biedronka reduces the sugar, salt and fat content of private label products
Poland’s Biedronka has removed around 28 tonnes of sugar, 21 tonnes of salt and more than 39 tonnes of fat from its private label products in 2023, as part of...
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McDonald’s has made a difficult decision
McDonald’s has announced it will buy back its Israeli stores to restore its reputation and regain sales targets in the Middle East. The decision is based on a boycott of...
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New horticulture and food industry tenders can be reviewed
Based on the Strategic Plan of Hungary’s Common Agrarian Policy, the social consultation of the new rural development investment tenders has begun. In the first round, those interested can familiarize themselves...
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English whiskey won at the expense of the Scots
To outside observers, the United Kingdom may appear as a unified country, but the centuries-old Anglo-Scottish antagonism continues to simmer beneath the surface. Now the Scots suffered a painful blow...
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Katinka Hosszú has permanently closed her restaurant
The three-time Olympic champion swimmer, Katinka Hosszú, announced the permanent closure of her restaurant, Koool, on Instagram. The athlete opened the restaurant before last year, where they sold free, “clean”...
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Big transformations are taking place at SAP
SAP, the German software company, has announced that it plans to cut around eight thousand jobs worldwide as part of its “Next Level Transformation” program. As part of this, more...
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Tuned to premium
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/4 The combined sales revenue of the five biggest brewers in Hungary – Borsodi Brewery Kft., Carlsberg Hungary Kft., Dreher Breweries...
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A new scam is spreading: bogus packages with a trick
The past year has been filled with bank fraud, data theft and internet scams, but this year a new type of scam is taking over. The bottom line: Unordered bogus...
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This type of store is becoming more and more popular in Hungary
“American stores” are spreading rapidly in Hungary, where you can find food mainly from the United States, which are typically offered at high prices. These stores sell products that traditional...
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Artificial intelligence is the top trend of the year
According to research by Mintel, artificial intelligence (AI) – or more precisely, generative artificial intelligence – has been the subject of increasing hype in recent years. If brands wish to...
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Pálinka is part of our national identity and culture
Pálinka is one of the trademarks of Hungarians, which has been a true national treasure for centuries, unites us even in the storms of history and unites our nation –...
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K&H: personal loans have stalled
The demand for personal loans increased significantly at the beginning of this year, K&H announced. In the first two months of the year, the financial institution concluded contracts for 16...
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After an extremely successful year, the AutoWallis Group continues its growth story
The increasingly dominant car trade and mobility service provider in the Central and Eastern European region can use the dividend fund formed on the basis of the EBITDA result of...
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Again, improvements have been made to the eGN system
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) informs the users of the electronic management diary (eGN) that another update has taken place in the system. In the current version, many...
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Danone enters $1B yogurt mix-in category with healthy focus
The dairy giant is introducing the new Remix banner to its Oikos, Too Good & Co. and Light + Fit brands to attract consumers hesitant to try other mix-ins seen as overly indulgent....
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Jumbo Removes Plastic Covers From Some Vegetables
Dutch retailer Jumbo is removing plastic covers from red peppers and cucumbers grown in the country. The retailer also plans to remove the plastic packaging from its spring onions before the...
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The loan stock of agriculture increased, that of the food industry decreased
Based on the data of the Ministry of Agriculture, the credit portfolio of the agricultural sectors increased by 3.5 percent in the case of agriculture compared to the same period...
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Morrisons uses AI to boost availability and efficiency
Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to roll out AI-powered cameras across its stores as it aims to boost availability and staff efficiency. The new technology comes as part...
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Machinery and technology procurement support is available for winemakers
More than HUF 10.8 billion is available until 2027 for the technological development of wineries among the sectoral subsidies financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund of the Strategic Plan...
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The economic performance of the euro area increased in March
The composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (BMI), which measures the performance of manufacturing and service industries in the euro area, increased to 50.3 points from 49.2 points in February, exceeding the...
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Organic food: how much more should we pay for sustainability?
The pursuit of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is becoming more and more important for people, and one of its important elements is the consumption of organic food. The Agrárszektor...
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Ficsak: the bill prohibiting the sale of energy drinks to minors is an important step
The submission of the bill prohibiting the sale of energy drinks to those under 18 years of age is an important step, Nóra Király, the founder of the Young Families...
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A Russian store chain is coming to Hungary: April Fool’s joke or reality?
The news that the Russian Lidl, i.e. Mere, will appear in Hungary later this year stirred up a lot of public opinion. The expansion would be huge, they plan to...
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Bravery, dynamism and quality – Cocktail, No&Low, RTD
International trends in cocktail making are now reaching premium bars and nightclubs in Hungary sooner than a decade ago, when a few-year delay was general. This article is available for...
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The transitional period of the European pepper season: price and supply changes
The European pepper season is now in a transition period, where the center of gravity of supply shifts from Dutch producers to Spain. As a result, the goods of both...
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The price of cocoa has shot up, and it will soon be felt in retail as well
Cocoa prices on the international market have made huge jumps in the past period, which will soon be felt by consumers in the rise of retail prices. Cocoa prices, reaching...
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Artificial intelligence is already revolutionising retail
In this article we would like to show – by using practical examples – that artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a promising future technology, but an increasingly dominant...
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