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A Hungarian specialist is the marketing director of Friesland UK
A Hungarian specialist takes over the position of marketing director at the headquarters of FrieslandCampina’s English subsidiary. In his new position, Dániel Nyeste-Kállay will be responsible for the entire brand...
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LA adopts Plant-Based Treaty to fight climate change
With climate change threatening major changes that will affect food production, activists are promoting the Plant-Based Treaty as a means of reducing consumption of animal products. Of course, convincing people...
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The price of sugar may even double
Once the price cap is over, sugar will rise in price by 100 percent. “The price of granulated sugar in stores would rise by one hundred percent, to around HUF...
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MNB: the commercial real estate market is also at risk due to the increase in energy prices
Rising energy prices and the resulting inflationary pressure, as well as the tightening monetary policy in response to this, which also resulted in an increase in financing costs, pose a...
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Business and sustainability: Danone’s dual commitment began 50 years ago
“The responsibility of companies does not end on the production lines or in the offices. Their actions determine the quality of life of every consumer. We only have one planet...
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Dreher Breweries has appointed a sustainability expert
Dreher Breweries, in line with its long-term sustainability objectives, has created a position of expert responsible for sustainability, which is held by Diána Damásdi. As a sustainability expert, Diána Damásdi’s...
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Kavali project: a new vegetable and fruit processing plant was handed over
MPM Research Kft.’s Kavali vegetable and fruit processing plant with water extraction technology was handed over on Thursday in Mórahalom. The Kavali project was realized with almost HUF 850 million,...
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TIM State Secretary: it is important to use new technologies in agriculture
The Ministry of Technology and Industry (TIM) considers it important to apply new technologies in agriculture as soon as possible, which is why it has started the implementation of the...
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Plant-based proteins: New plants on the horizon
According to the United Nations, thousands of plants and animals were used for food in the past, but today less than 200 contribute to global food supplies. What is more,...
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Limited-edition M&M’s, Skittles products launched for Halloween
Mars Wrigley has launched two new products ahead of Halloween, to make the most of a 38 per cent increase in Trick or Treating in Australia. Ben Hill, Mars Wrigley...
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Asda to open first standalone ‘Asda Express’ convenience stores
Asda has unveiled plans to open its first two standalone convenience stores before Christmas, under a new ‘Asda Express’ brand. The Asda Express stores will create 37 new jobs in...
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Fresh Produce Sector Calls For Action To Soothe Energy Cost Impact
Freshfel Europe, which represents the fresh produce industry, has called for urgent action from authorities to mitigate the impact of soaring energy prices on the fruit and vegetable sector. It...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Hungarian agriculture must be modernized
Agriculture has faced several serious challenges in the past two years, but these difficulties bring opportunities, and they have taught us that agriculture is necessary – said Minister of Agriculture...
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KSH: the unemployment rate was 3.8 percent in September
In September, 185,000 people were without a job, the unemployment rate was 3.8 percent. In the three-month period from July to September, the average number of unemployed was 178,000, and...
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Hungary may soon become an even stronger gastronomic destination
This year, for the first time, the MICHELIN Guide publishes a list of restaurants for the whole of Hungary (National Selection of Hungary). As a result, the entire country’s culinary...
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Meteorological Service: the ear plants would require additional moisture
Additional rain would be needed for the even emergence and development of the sown ears of corn, but no precipitation is expected in the next week, the National Meteorological Service...
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Joya MLIK Oat drink with 3.5 per cent and 1.8 per cent fat content 1 l UHT
Our new whole, and silky smooth oat drinks comfort consumers not only when drinking it, but also during meal preparations with its fantastic refreshing joy, as well as when having it...
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Hungary’s largest irrigation development investment has been completed in Mezőhegyes
Thanks to the HUF 10.5 billion program, the irrigable land area of Nemzeti Ménesbirtok és Tangazdaság Zrt. has doubled. Agriculture Minister István Nagy said at the handover ceremony that irrigation...
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Bulk shopping costs HUF 50,000-80,000 more per month
Food inflation is already at 35.2 percent in Hungary. According to a recent study, an average family spends HUF 50,000-80,000 more on shopping than it did a year ago. According...
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Hungarian SMEs were also included among the “Sustainability Heroes” of the Generali Group’s EnterPRIZE application
This year, the Generali Group launched its successful SME sustainability competition, EnterPRIZE, for the second time, in which it recognizes those pioneering European SMEs that stand out with their performance...
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Mars supports the cause of homeless pets
Although the coronavirus epidemic has brought an increasing trend in the number of dog adoptions, animal shelters are still operating at full capacity, and due to the upcoming winter season,...
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According to MKB and Takarékbank experts, food prices will decrease
Food may become more expensive until the end of the year, and a price increase is expected in the first half of 2023, but it will be smaller than this...
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Citrus fruits aren’t vegan? Tesco seeks alternatives
Tesco has reacted to the claims that its lemons and oranges aren’t vegan-friendly: the retailer has recently revealed that its citrus fruits are coated with a wax called shellac –...
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Production has started at UBM Holding’s new feed mixing plant in Slovakia
UBM Holding Plc.’s new feed mixing plant in Hernádcsány, Slovakia, has been completed and started production following a successful test run, the company listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange told...
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Digital marketplace METRO MARKETS now also available in Portugal
Expansion of METRO’s digital marketplace model into European markets progresses METRO MARKETS, METRO’s digital marketplace for non-food, is now also available in Portugal, expanding into its second country this year....
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They fear a significant rise in food prices, but Hungarians are trying to eat healthier
The vast majority of Hungarians believe that rising food prices will have the greatest impact on their daily lives in the near future, according to the latest Hungarian survey by...
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Jägermeister launches campaign for new intelligent packaging – The Secret is Ice Cold
A new promotional campaign from Jägermeister called The Secret is Ice Cold is centred around active and intelligent packaging. It encourages consumers to place Jägermeister bottles in the freezer to...
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The deputy presidents of the GVH were appointed
Both vice presidents of the competition authority will continue their work for Hungarian consumers after President Katalin Novák repeatedly appointed László Bak and András Tóth as vice presidents of the...
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Aldi and Lidl charge for electric car charging in Germany
It seems that the days when customers could charge their electric cars for free in supermarkets’ car parks are coming to an end. Following the example of Aldi, also Lidl...
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Szallas.hu: outstanding revenue is expected at the accommodation facilities during the long weekend
The four-day long weekend brings outstanding traffic at the accommodations; According to data from Szallas.hu, Eger, Gyula, Budapest, Hajdúszoboszló and Pécs currently lead the list of the most sought-after destinations....
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