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Hungarians try to save a lot, but wouldn’t get rid of their cars
Nearly 60% of Hungarians expect higher electricity and gas bills in the fall, while a household with an average income could only manage HUF 3,000-3,000 extra per month. In terms...
Read moreLidl tells UK farmers it will take drought-affected fresh produce
Lidl will sell “stunted” fruit and vegetables affected by the drought to support farmers and ensure food does not go to waste. The supermarket chain has written to its UK fresh...
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That’s the way Hungarian are planning to save a lot
Hungarian internet users are not too optimistic about the rest of the year, more than three-quarters of them expect their financial situation to deteriorate – mfor.hu points out based on...
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US to overhaul nutrition policy after 53 years
The US task force on hunger, nutrition and health has submitted a consensus report with recommendations to the White House on how to improve nutrition, end food insecurity and reduce...
Read moreOVF: the drought has eased, the need for irrigation has decreased
Due to the wetter weather of the last few days and the amount of water coming from the watersheds of the large rivers, the drought has eased, and in addition,...
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Attention! The previously declared drought situation also helps the producers
The Minister of Agriculture announced a drought situation for the entire territory of Hungary. In a departure from the previous practice, the drought situation declared at the end of the...
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Six things about beer cans that few people know
In the heat of summer and during festivals, people pick up hundreds of thousands of metal beverage containers – or as everyone calls them: beer cans – in order to...
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By the end of the year, PENNY had donated food to those in need from 110 of its stores
PENNY continues to strengthen its social responsibility role. By the end of August, one of Hungary’s leading retail chains will be handing over food to those in need from 81...
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Sales in the Italian FMCG sector increased by 8% compared to last year
The turnover in the Italian FMCG sector reached €11.8 billion in June 2022, growing by 8% on last year’s performance and 5.2% on a like-for-like basis, according to Nielsen IQ...
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Could the price cap be over? This is the opinion of the constitutional lawyer and the agricultural economist
As we wrote about earlier, the Hungarian store chains joined forces: they challenged the price cap at the Constitutional Court. ATV now asked constitutional lawyer István Lövétei and agricultural economist...
Read moreEnforced labeling on genetically engineered foods could reduce consumer purchases
Mandatory labels alerting customers that products containing ingredients from genetically engineered plants may hurt sales – at least in the short term – according to a new study from Penn...
Read moreFood has become more and more expensive in Hungary in recent years
While in July 2020, compared to the same period of the previous year, the price of food increased by 7.8%, this seemed to moderate by 2021, when the price increase...
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MAGOSZ: You can’t arbitrarily raise land rents
Deviations from the average profit wage must be justified by the parties in advance in the contract. MAGOSZ wrote in a social media post about how to request a higher...
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It’s a pleasure to give! – The school supplies collection charity campaign has started in INTERSPAR stores
Between July 20 and September 4, 2022, customers of INTERSPAR stores can help needy children start school with school supplies and by purchasing donation cards within the framework of the...
Read moreWe have no good news, it turned out that this is how much wheat and corn actually cost in Hungary
According to the AKI PÁIR data, grain prices have run wild in Hungary, as in the rest of the European Union. In its August forecast, the International Grains Council (IGC)...
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This is how the shops played tricks because of the price freeze
Magyar Nemzet reported that some of the shops do not comply with the price cap, so 14 percent of the official inspections carried out until August revealed violations. Most of...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Turkish-Hungarian agricultural relations must be further strengthened
There are further opportunities in the Turkish-Hungarian agribusiness relations – Minister of Agriculture István Nagy stated, according to the ministry’s statement, after he met with his Turkish counterpart Váhit Kiriscsi...
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We will not be freed from the grip of the drought for at least another quarter year
Some parts of drought-stricken Europe can look forward to a warmer, drier period than usual for another three months, the European Union noted in its report on Wednesday. According to...
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Will people born after 2010 no longer be able to buy tobacco products in the EU?
The European citizens’ initiative called “Call to achieve a smoke-free environment and the first European smoke-free generation by 2030” will be registered, the European Commission announced on Wednesday. The organizers...
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Some shops may need to close at 8 pm
Among the poorer countries, there are now plenty of examples of energy supply problems that deeply affect everyday life, for which European governments are currently only trying to prepare. It...
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Goodbye green: Aldi and Müller push for clear milk tops in recycling trial
German supermarket giant Aldi has teamed up with its milk supplier Müller to trial a new type of plastic top that will make it easier for consumers to recycle own-brand...
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Will the Sunday shop be closed again?
Due to the increased energy prices, the closing of shops on Sunday was once again on the table. According to the trade union leader who commented on the case, employers...
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Corporate reimbursement is also affected by the new overhead rules
Due to the rules on utility reduction, which will be amended on August 1st, the tax-free utility allowance given to the employee may also come to the fore. Employment in...
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Paper made of wheat fiber, organic hand towels and disinfectants – Tork celebrates with Superbrand recognition
Essity is one of the world’s leading international companies producing hygiene and health products, which was founded in Sweden in 1929 under the name SCA. The company entered the Hungarian...
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Foodpanda will change the remuneration of the couriers after the execution of the kata
After the amendment of the KATÁ tax form, foodpanda completely reconsidered the remuneration of courier partners and increased the amount that can be earned with the same performance by an...
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More than one billion bottles of champagne – Törley is 140 years old
Törley Pezsgőpincészet Kft. has produced more than one billion bottles of champagne since its founding, i.e., on August 1, 1882. On the occasion of its 140th birthday, the company compiled...
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Thai noodle, chinese pork and UK inflation rate – three versions of the same story
As data from July starts to come out, food prices climbed with consumers across countries’ paying record amounts for food even if general inflation numbers and food commodity prices are going down...
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In the EU, 15% of crops are in critical condition due to drought
Almost half of the EU countries suffer from drought, which hinders agriculture, energy production and water supply – the European Commission’s Joint Research Center (JRC) recently confirmed, as cited by...
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The 25th Regional Gardening and Food Industry Exhibition has opened in Kecskemét
Hungarian agriculture is able to supply the population with high-quality Hungarian food with the cooperation of agriculture that produces excellent raw materials and the developing food industry that increases its...
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If farmers do not pay attention to this, farmland can become barren
All over the world this summer, the heat reached record highs. We are facing the driest period since 1976, and due to climate change, this was probably our last coolest...
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