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In the fourth quarter, the GDP of the Eurozone rose against expectations
In the fourth quarter of 2022, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.1% in the euro area and remained stable in the EU, compared with the previous quarter, according to a...
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The innovation of Rossmann and Respray was presented
In front of many celebrities and eco-conscious influencers, the innovation of the drugstore chain and Respray, the refillable deospray technology, debuted in the Rossmann store in Budaörs. Eszter Ónodi, Nóra...
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GVH: illegal, hidden influence in online trade is spreading
Unlawful, hidden influence in online trade is spreading, based on a rapid investigation by the European consumer protection authorities, more than a third of traders manipulate consumers in the online...
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You can already register for the spring 2023 law-focused conference of the CSAOSZ
Since 2018, new and amended EU and domestic legislation concerning packaging materials and also affecting packaging have been continuously published. From the point of view of the packaging field, the...
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It fell in December, and retail sales in Germany decreased throughout the year
Due to significantly increased prices, retail sales in Germany began to decline in the second half of the year and already fell in December. The turnover of food fell to...
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Lidl has set new goals to promote conscious nutrition
Lidl has adopted an international package of measures to promote conscious nutrition, which includes the development of both the product range and communication. The aim of the supermarket chain is...
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Efficiency increasing to the extreme
Today’s challenges, such as growing motor fuel and energy prices, inflation, supply problems and the drop in consumption make many actors in retail and wholesale trade review their operations. Let’s...
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Netrisk: the demand for travel insurance has increased significantly
More than 21,000 travelers took out travel insurance from the beginning of December last year to the middle of January this year, which is an 85 percent increase year-on-year, according...
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Fulfilment centre opens for online stores
Hungary’s first cutting-edge technology fulfilment centre is now up and running, located in Üllő. As a new player in Hungarian e-commerce, Boxy Zrt. has opened a completely new market in...
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Algae have the potential to feed 10 billion people
The cultivation of nutritious, protein-rich microalgae in land- and seawater-fed aquaculture systems can feed 10 billion people by 2050, according to new research published in the scientific journal Oceanography. Growing...
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The tourism agency would double the number of international congresses
The goal of the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ), which carries out sectoral management tasks related to conference tourism, is to double the number of international congresses in Hungary by 2030,...
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K&H: at the forefront of green financing
Today, K&H Bank disbursed its first corporate loan that fully complies with the European Union’s sustainability regulations, the EU Taxonomy Regulation. During the transaction, K&H will refinance the wind farm...
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Europeans now also allowed to eat cricket powder and small mealworms
The European Commission declares new insect products safe for consumption. So from Tuesday, powdered house crickets and the small mealworm will also be allowed in food. Back in February last...
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Navigation and shopping
Research results by Retail Dive for Waze from early this year reveal: in the first quarter of 2022 there were 4.7% more navigations to retail outlets. The study also found...
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Hungary urges the tightening of honey labeling rules in Brussels
Together with Hungary, a total of twenty member states asked the European Commission to tighten the regulations on the origin marking of honey mixtures. It is in vain that we...
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Nestlé Unveils $100m Colombia Investment To Grow Capacity
Global food giant Nestlé is set to invest $100 million (€92.03 million) over the next three years in its Colombian operations, president Gustavo Petro said on Friday, part of his push to...
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Lidl to invest £4bn into British food industry in 2023
Lidl GB has unveiled plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in 2023, as the value supermarket cements its support for suppliers across the country. This accelerates initial...
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Another difficult year is expected in German retail
After last year’s decline, retail sales in Germany may further decrease in real terms this year, according to the forecast published on Tuesday by the industry’s leading advocacy group. According...
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The ice damage mitigation system is an indispensable element of the farm
In the European Union, Hungary is the only country with a highly developed agricultural risk management system based on several pillars, even in a continental comparison, which can provide assistance...
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The “I love trade marketing” conference is coming again!
Our theme this year is SURVIVAL STRATEGIES. The conference will be available online (MS Teams) and with free participation for all interested parties on February 16, 2023 between 9:30 a.m....
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Due to the food price cap, it is not possible to get a freezer
It seems that people are trying to buy up the price-stopped meat in droves, which is why freezer boxes have disappeared from the shelves of technical stores. A complete product...
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More than 10 tons of collected plastic bottles
For the sixth time, Henkel and Rossman have organized their sustainability promotion “Game for a greener future”, with which they support nurseries, kindergartens and schools. Thanks to the activity, Henkel...
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GKI’s economic sentiment index may be past its lowest point
In January, GKI’s economic sentiment index rose marginally, but for the third month in a row. According to the empirical survey conducted by GKI Economic Research Co. with the support...
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László Újszászi Bogár: Is one “why” enough to convince?
One of the most effective ways of persuasion is to get the person you want to convince to convince himself. At first, this sounds like an extremely difficult task, but...
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MTÜ: the performance of Hungarian tourism in 2022 exceeded all expectations
The performance of Hungarian tourism in 2022 exceeded all expectations; the sector is still on an upward trajectory, so the sector’s performance this year may exceed the results achieved in...
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It’s surprising how much we spend on beauty care
When it comes to cosmetics, Hungarian women buy body lotion and moisturizing cream most often, while ampoule concentrate, facial serum and sunscreen are the least frequently purchased, according to Helia-D’s...
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SPAR Norway Launches Anti-Food Waste Weekly Menu
SPAR Norway has started a collaboration with a popular food blogger to create a weekly menu free from food waste. The SPAR country organisation asked Marit Røttingsnes Westlie, better known...
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Barcelona bans grocery delivery companies’ ‘dark stores’
Barcelona’s city hall on Friday approved a total ban on so-called “dark stores” – distribution hubs used by companies that provide grocery home deliveries – joining other European cities such...
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From Wednesday, heated bars without tobacco will cost HUF 700 more
In the case of heating rods that do not contain tobacco, an excise tax of HUF 35 per fiber must be paid, which, calculated with a box of twenty fibers,...
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Expanding portfolio, customized technological solutions in 2023 from Syngenta
At six locations, Syngenta presented its new generation crop protection innovations, its ever-expanding seed range, and its latest digital agricultural developments to more than a thousand farmers. Last year, more...
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