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It has been revealed who became the agrarian of the year in 2022

István Papp, the owner and managing director of Hajdúhús 2000 Kft. in Debrecen, became the agriculturist of the year in 2022 – the organizer Agrotrend Group announced to MTI on...

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Continente Launches Vegan Alternative To Yoghurts

Portuguese supermarket chain Continente has launched a new product range, Vegegurtes, a new vegan alternative to yoghurts that forms part of the retailer’s ‘Powered by Plants’ offering. The new, 100%...

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A new whiskey superpower is being built in Europe

The number of distilleries producing whiskey in Germany has increased in the recent period. Today there are many more distilleries making spirits than in Scotland. After the Second World War,...

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Coop 365discount Urges Danish Government To Cut VAT On Fruit & Vegetables

Danish retailer Coop 365discount has urged the country’s Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Jacob Jensen, to reduce VAT on fresh fruit and vegetables. The retail chain, which is part...

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Work, knowledge, openness – this is the key to success in agriculture

The future belongs to knowledge-based, professional agriculture, success requires the application of new technologies, openness and knowledge – stated Zsolt Feldman, the State Secretary responsible for agriculture and rural development...

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American producer prices rose more than expected in January

The American producer price index rose more than expected in January, according to the statistics institute of the Washington Department of Labor, the U.S. Based on Thursday’s report from the...

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Cadbury launches first non-HFSS range

Mondelēz has launched Cadbury’s first-ever range of non-high in fat, salt or sugar (non-HFSS) treats, Cadbury Dairy Milk Fruitier and Nuttier. The selection features ‘trail mix’ which includes raisins, sultanas,...

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The number of guest nights at Lake Balaton increased by 27 percent last year

Last year, 2.8 million guests spent 8.8 million guest nights at Lake Balaton, which means 38 percent more guests and 27 percent more guest nights compared to the previous year,...

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The agriculture must work consistently in the next period

Farmers can still count on the Hungarian government in 2023, together we will take up the fight against the release of production costs and market uncertainties, said Minister of Agriculture...

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A horse walked into Tesco, became a TikTok star

Everyone was shocked when a horse appeared in a Tesco in Wales, Metro reports. The footage shows that the four-legged onlooker is not particularly bothered; he walks comfortably among his...

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Survival strategies

This year’s subtitle of the conference series “My love for trade marketing” was “Survival strategies”. The participants searched for answers to the challenges caused by inflation and the crisis with...

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The price cap often means a loss of HUF 300 per kilo or liter

Katalin Neubauer, secretary general of the Hungarian National Trade Association (MNKSZ), spoke to Index about the consequences of the price cap for traders. “It is most noticeable in the case...

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Due to its declining profits, Nestlé is preparing for further price increases

The Swiss Nestlé, one of the world’s leading food industry companies, ended last year with a pre-tax profit of 9.3 billion francs, which is a significant 45.2 percent decrease compared...

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The sales revenue of the BioTechUSA company group increased by 40 percent last year

The BioTechUSA company group closed the year 2022 with a record financial result, its sales revenue increased by 41 percent and reached HUF 80.4 billion, its earnings before interest, taxes...

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Onions may soon be in short supply

In almost all European countries, onions are significantly more expensive, and it seems that the sky is the limit for prices, yet common sense suggests that there will be a...

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Geothermal energy is the future: the P&G factory in Czömör strives to utilize thermal water

The initial studies and surveys found thermal water under the Procter & Gamble plant in Csömör, so thanks to the company’s fortunate geographical conditions, it started long-term planning in cooperation...

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The competition office initiated proceedings against the manufacturer and distributor of the Regenera drink

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched an investigation against the manufacturer and distributor of Regenera’s revitalizing and anti-hangover drink, SSHS Group Kft., and Regenera Hungary Kft., because their advertisements...

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Another step towards sustainability: Danone has also joined the Green Pledge

Danone Magyarország Kft. also acted in support of the enforcement of environmental protection and sustainability in the market of the marketing and advertising industry, when it joined the Self-Regulatory Advertising...

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Coop’s edible oil collection service continues to be successful

So far, customers have handed in more than 600,000 liters of used cooking oil at the trade group, who also receive a HUF 100 coupon for every liter handed in....

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Non-salary benefits will increase in value

In the current, difficult economic environment, several businesses are fighting for their lives, and employees are also more worried about their livelihood than before. In this situation, fringe benefits can...

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The export of French wines and spirits broke a record last year

The export of French wines and spirits decreased slightly in volume last year, but in value it increased by 10.8 percent to a record 17.2 billion euros, despite the increase...

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Reducing GHG emissions related to animal husbandry is one of the biggest challenges

The organization called “Animal Task Force” published the latest research results on greenhouse gas emissions linked to the livestock industry in the framework of a series of conferences organized jointly...

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Walmart Pushes Back As Major Product Suppliers Ask For Higher Prices

Walmart is warning major packaged goods makers that it can no longer stomach their price hikes, pitching its own private-label products to shoppers as less-expensive alternatives to suppliers’ name-brand goods....

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The number of guest nights in Hévíz has increased significantly

Compared to the previous year, the number of guest nights spent in Hévíz has almost doubled in 2022, although it has not yet reached the record of 2019, mainly due...

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Csíki Sör’s Original Székely Bear Trutyi was banned

In addition to the large fine, the Kovászna County Consumer Protection Authority also proposed the withdrawal of canned bear dung sold under the name Eredeti Székely Medve Trutyi from commercial...

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Based on its price, Hungarian apples are in the middle range on the EU markets

According to the European Commission’s apple market analysis, Polish apples are once again the cheapest among the EU countries. According to data published by DG Agri on February 10, the...

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Trans-Sped Kft. will create 270 new jobs nationwide with an investment of HUF eight billion

The logistics service company Trans-Sped Kft. will create 270 new jobs throughout the country with an investment of eight billion forints, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced...

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Ferrero Buys Frozen Bakery Producer Fresystem

The Ferrero Group has acquired Italian frozen bakery firm Fresystem for an undisclosed amount. Fresystem, founded in 1983 and acquired by the Simioli family in 1991, closed its most recent...

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The Hungarian Tourism Program Foundation is launching scholarship-based adult vocational training for skills in short supply

The Hungarian Tourism Program Foundation (MTPA) is launching a state-recognized adult vocational training program for concert and television show lighting, which is considered a shortage profession, in partnership with the...

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NAV has cracked down on fake perfumes, alcohol and cigarettes in yet another round

Cigarettes without license plates, fake perfumes and stray puppies were found on the Somogy county section of the M7 highway, at a rest stop, the National Tax and Customs Administration...

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