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Experts: We are slowly but surely alienating ourselves from food
According to KSH data, the time spent on cooking hardly changed from the regime change to the 2010s. While in 1987 Hungarian men spent 9 minutes and women 76 minutes...
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Companies used inflation to increase their profits, according to ifo’s analysis
In the fourth quarter of last year, it was also observed that some companies raised their sales prices more than justified by the increase in purchase prices in order to...
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In Germany, retail sales decreased in January
In Germany, retail sales decreased in January, both year-on-year and month-on-month. The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced on Wednesday that, calculated with calendar and seasonal adjustments, retail sales decreased...
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Eurozone GDP stagnated in the fourth quarter
The gross domestic product stagnated in the fourth quarter of the euro area compared to the previous quarter, the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, announced on Wednesday. According...
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The EU supports green bonds even more than before
The EU and Hungarian environmental protection goals set for 2050 require significant efforts and investment from all actors. One of the important means of creating the resources to be used...
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When worlds meet online and offline
POPAI Magyarország is a supporter and co-organiser of the “I love trade marketing” annual conference, which will bear the title “Survival strategies” this year, and will take place online. Between...
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Let’s be positive: maybe the nadir is behind us
In January GKI’s economic sentiment index has been increasing for three months, even if the growth was very little. With the exception of building and construction, every sector became more...
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Packaging-free, premium filtered drinking water available at Shell service stations
At selected SHELL service stations customers can now fill their bottles with premium filtered drinking water. FLOEWATER water dispensers utilise special carbon filter technology to clean the water from physical...
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kifli.hu has grown a lot
The income of the online food retailer kifli.hu increased strongly in one year, in January 2023 it exceeded the figure for the same period last year by 31 percent –...
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The elimination of extra taxes burdening commercial chains was also discussed
The Democratic Coalition (DK) continues to demand the abolition of extra taxes burdening commercial chains and a drastic reduction of the sales tax on the most basic foodstuffs in order...
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It is expected that the burden of food shopping for households will no longer increase
Food inflation in Hungary decreased from 44 percent in January to 43.3 percent in February in an annual comparison. After 17 months of continuous growth, the slowdown for the second...
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(HU) Hey-ho 1 literes, dobozos gyümölcslé
We have added two exciting new flavours to our product portfolio: exotic and unique dragon fruit, and refreshing lemon-lime. The products also got a new packaging, with the introduction of...
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dm-drogerie markt Tests Hydrogen Trucks In Nuremberg
German retailer dm-drogerie markt has teamed up with freight forwarder Amm and logistics company DSV to launch a joint pilot project for environmentally friendly delivery to the dm stores in Nuremberg....
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The reporting interface has also been opened for wholesalers of veterinary medicinal products
Wholesalers can submit their annual report on the distribution of antibiotic-active veterinary medicinal products until April 14. The data can be provided through Nébih’s Customer Profile System. The recording surface...
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Metro Markets Launches In The Netherlands
Wholesaler Metro has announced that its digital marketplace for non-food, Metro Markets, has launched an online platform for restaurateurs in the Netherlands. Following Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal, this is...
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Mars Teams Up With Conjure To Bring Ice Cream Direct To Consumers
Conjure, the global store-hailing service, and Mars, Incorporated, the confectionery company, have jointly announced the launch of a ‘store-hailing’ pilot for Mars brands with on-demand mobile ice cream stores. The...
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The UN Secretary General and the President of Ukraine urged the extension of the grain agreement in Kyiv
The common goal of Ukraine and the UN is to extend the grain agreement after March 18, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Wednesday after meeting with UN Secretary-General António...
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The majority of Hungarians are not afraid of the machine revolution
The overwhelming majority of Hungarians have a fundamentally positive attitude towards technological development, according to the latest, representative research by MediaMarkt. Although we sometimes feel the pressure and frustration of...
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The number of women in employment is at a record level
Last year, an average of 2,156,000 working-age women were employed, thus increasing the employment rate of working-age women between the ages of 15 and 64 to 70 percent. The average...
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Timisoara receives the Golden Apple Award of the International Association of Tourism Journalists
This year, the Romanian city of Timișoara will receive the Golden Apple Award of the International Federation of Tourism Journalists and Writers (FIJET), the organization announced on Wednesday. According to...
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Shell celebrates women and helps children with handicaps and their families on Shell Women’s Day
On March 8, the network of Shell filling stations in Hungary is waiting for women with a special gift. Every female customer receives a little attention at any Shell filling...
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SopronFest starts on April 22
The SopronFest will start on April 22, the nine-day program series will host cultural, gastronomic and tourist events throughout the city – the organizers announced at a press conference in...
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Trade magazine’s innovation competition INNO D’OR – Innovation of the Year 2023 starts
We are also looking for value-creating innovations this year! Take part in the application according to the invitation and competition notice below, if you also want your product or service...
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Retail chains reduced the prices of several products in consultation with suppliers
As a result of the negotiations with suppliers, the retail chains reduced the prices of several goods, mainly dairy products, including cheese and butter, which at the same time reported...
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The decree has come out: this is what insect protein-containing products will look like in the future
Based on the decision of the European Commission, from January this year, 4 insect species can appear as food ingredients on store shelves in the EU. In response to the...
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Retail turnover decreased by 4.5%
Slightly below expectations, according to the raw data, the volume of retail trade decreased by 3.9%, and adjusted for the calendar effect by 4.5%, while sales revenue jumped by 22.2%...
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Lidl is reducing the price of another hundred products
Starting today, Lidl Hungary will reduce the consumer prices of another 100 products, including more than 50 basic dairy products. Thanks to the measure, some goods are available at up...
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Food industry enterprises producing domestically have received relief in the NETA change
Thanks also to the indication of the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK), the disadvantage resulting from the accumulation of public health product tax payment obligations for food industry enterprises...
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World Cereal Day is a good time to pay attention to our fiber consumption
A balanced breakfast is not only delicious and filling, but also an important element of adequate daily fiber intake, which supports the health of the digestive system and can reduce...
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Eszter Varga-Nagy is Head of Corporate Relations and Communications at HEINEKEN Hungária Zrt.
From March 1, 2023, Eszter Varga-Nagy will hold the position of Head of Corporate Relations and Communications at HEINEKEN Hungária Sörgyárak Zrt. The specialist comes directly from The Coca-Cola Company...
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