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Seven out of ten Hungarians see fruit and vegetables as the key to a healthy diet
Consumers who pay special attention to following a healthy diet say they have become 5% more critical of red meat in a year, and there are almost no Hungarians who...
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The Association of European Retailers is waiting for a solution to the Red Sea crisis
The Association of European Retailers (Ecommerce), which unites the major store chains, called on the European Union to urgently solve the shipping crisis in the Red Sea, as it could...
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Plant-based milk drinks are missing from store shelves
The trend of plant-based foods that is spreading throughout Europe does not leave Hungary cold either, but surprisingly, not a single domestic manufacturer produces such products. The Agrárszektor asked Zombor...
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Spar is building a new supermarket in Szentendre
Spar is building a new store in Szentendre with an investment of HUF 3.6 billion. The supermarket, whose foundation stone was laid on Tuesday, is expected to open in the...
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Changes in the management of HEINEKEN Hungária
There have been several changes at HEINEKEN Hungária Zrt., where from February 1, 2024, Orsolya Mottl-Molnár will continue her career in the position of Sales Director after returning from maternity...
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The winners of the 2023 Free Chef of the Year competition have been announced
The Free Chef of the Year competition was held for the 5th time, where for the first time this year a winner was announced in both the professional and amateur...
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They are fans of the Hungarian foie gras at Gulfood
With twenty-three exhibitors, the Agrármarketing Centrum’s community stand will appear on 168 square meters at one of the world’s largest food industry trade fairs, Gulfood in Dubai. The products of...
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The METRO Gastronomy Academy is coming
The Easter period is an outstanding season in terms of consumer shopping, for which both manufacturers and commercial chains are preparing. Get in the mood for the holiday this year...
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The latest data has arrived: the leasing market did well last year, but the outlook is uncertain
In 2023, the number of lease contracts concluded increased compared to the previous year, and the amount of money placed also increased. According to the Hungarian Leasing Association, the main...
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The sale of energy drinks to minors has been banned in Romania
In Romania, the House of Representatives voted with a large majority on Tuesday the draft law that prohibits the sale of energy drinks to minors. According to the law, it...
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The prices of spa tickets can rise sharply
With the start of the new year, several spas face the challenges of higher water and sewer fees that came into effect on January 1. According to the Pénzcentrum’s news...
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Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy in the GVH podcast
What factors caused the development of record inflation in Hungary and what is the reason for the rapid reversal of monetary deterioration? For what reasons did food inflation rise and...
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Ukrainian honey can come again
On Monday evening, a new government decision was published in the Magyar Közlöny, which makes it possible to import Ukrainian honey to Hungary again. The interesting part of the decision...
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(HU) “Hamburgerpogácsa és párizsi”, ezek a húsmentes helyettesítők nyerték el a fődíjat
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Nébih contacts the farmers involved in the eGN data reconciliation
Farming logs could be uploaded to the eGN system of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) until midnight on February 15. More than 100,000 farmers recorded more than 10 million...
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Exports of shelled nuts and nut guts also fell
According to KSH data, the walnut harvest in 2022 was 6.45 thousand tons, 8 percent more than a year earlier. According to experts, the harvest in 2023 was weaker than average....
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Pepco is leaving Austria
The Pepco Group has announced that it is withdrawing from the Austrian market, as it is not expected to make enough profit for them in the country. According to the...
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The Travel exhibition is coming to the Hungexpo area!
On the first day of the Travel Exhibition, on February 22, Turizmus.com will once again organize a professional conference at the Hungexpo, entitled “In 2024, we will draw 19”. The...
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WWF: Changing food culture can help sustainability
Changing food culture can help sustainability, according to WWF’s latest survey in Central Europe. The change on our plate – WWF’s report on sustainable nutrition in Central Europe study draws...
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We protect the interests of farmers by all means
The government sees farmers as strategic partners and will protect their interests by all means, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy declared on Monday in Kalocsán at a forum organized as...
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A 5 percent higher sunflower seed yield is expected
The USDA expects a world sunflower seed harvest of 55.1 million tons in 2023/2024. economic year, this may exceed the volume of the previous year by 5 percent. The global output...
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Ocado launches ‘fine dining’ frozen food range for pets
Ocado is to offer a ‘fine dining’ frozen food range for pets in a bid to appeal to more “younger, urban, mindful owners”. Pet food brand Ted’s Bowl range is...
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Inland water situation in agriculture
In the country at the beginning of 2024, the amount of agricultural land covered by inland water is considerable, but not particularly high. Based on satellite radar images, at the end...
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Plant protection is the basis of food safety
The safety of the food chain must be guaranteed from its roots, i.e. plant protection. That is why the professional up-to-dateness of plant doctors is not only of scientific interest,...
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Mutti Earmarks €100m For Expansion And New Products
Italian tomato-based derivatives producer Mutti plans to invest €100 million to launch new subsidiaries and products as part of its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. The CEO and majority shareholder, Francesco Mutti,...
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Lidl, Billa To Open New Stores in Bulgaria
Lidl Bulgaria is set to expand its retail network with the opening of eight to 10 new stores in 2024, with each outlet seeing an average investment of BGN 14...
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Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre bring hit ‘Gin & Juice’ to the beverage space
Thirty years after the two unleashed the namesake song to the public, the rappers have partnered on a RTD cocktail offering. Thirty years after their hit collaboration “Gin & Juice”...
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The producer price of raw milk decreased by 26 percent compared to a year earlier
In December 2023, the producer price of raw milk in national currency decreased by 20 percent in the European Union, by 17 percent in New Zealand, and by 16 percent...
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We can expect an expensive Easter this year, especially on the ham front
Every year, as Easter approaches, attention turns to various meat products, and various experts try to predict how much the price of Easter ham and other meats will increase as...
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These are the challenges of the FMCG market now, according to Gabriella Heiszler
Gabriella Heiszler, president and managing director of SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft., spoke about the challenges of the FMCG market and the development of the sector in her interview with Pénzcentrum....
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