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Nut prices are rising in Hungary
In recent years, the price of walnuts has risen significantly in Hungary, while the harvested quantity did not show a significant increase. Although the area of walnut plantations has expanded...
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Dutch retailer Albert Heijn fights food waste with AI recipes
Albert Heijn’s new Scan&Kook initiative allows users to get personalised recipes based on photos of food products. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 The generative AI-powered...
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New regulations may apply to low-value packages from China
The US government plans to tighten regulations on small-value shipments from China, which could have a major impact on popular online shopping sites such as Shein and Temu, reports the...
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The situation of plums in Hungary: declining production areas and challenges in the processing industry
The plum, which is a popular fruit worldwide, also has a significant history in Hungary. In recent years, however, the decrease in domestic cropland and fluctuating crop yields have posed...
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The Coop Rally field was once again hosted by the brewers of the Borsodi Brewery
On September 12, after almost a decade, the field of the Coop Rally came to Bőcs again. The Borsodi Brewery, which celebrated its fiftieth birthday last year, did not slow...
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K&H: We haven’t reached equality yet, are we already turning back?
Hungary ranked 32nd in the World Bank’s list of 190 countries where the legal conditions for equal opportunities for women were examined. Out of the eight areas, our country did...
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Another boost in the Hungarian wine industry
In order for the Hungarian wine industry to strengthen its competitiveness and the recognition of Hungarian wine, new developments and innovations are always needed, said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy...
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“Employer Branding: the love affair of marketing and HR”…
In June the first joint Employer Branding Conference of the Hungarian Marketing Association (MMSZ) and Marketing Art was held. Trade magazin was the event’s media partner. This article is available...
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Italian locusts have multiplied in two southern counties
During the summer, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) received several reports from Bács-Kiskun and Csongrád-Csanád counties about the Italian locust, which is multiplying and causing significant damage. The...
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New measure to curb food waste by Coop Switzerland
As part of its efforts to prevent food waste in the fresh meat category, Coop Switzerland is freezing certain fresh meat products on the expiry date and offering them at...
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The government provides significant support to the poultry sector
Animal husbandry continues to play a prominent role in Hungarian agriculture, especially poultry processing, where, in addition to significant added value, the export capacity is also constantly increasing, stated Dr....
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Coop Italia Adds Over 5,000 Private Label Products in Past Two Years
Over the past two years, Italian retail cooperative Coop Italia has added over 5,000 new private-label SKUs to its shelves. Between 2022 and 2024, the product expansion was a response...
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Carlsberg to build Kazakhstan factory amid new PepsiCo deal
Carlsberg has bottling agreements with PepsiCo in Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Cambodia and Laos. Carlsberg is to set up a production plant in Kazakhstan as part of a new distribution deal...
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György Zsolt Papp was elected president of the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy
The National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) held its national delegate meeting on September 13, 2024, where the organization’s new president was elected. At the delegate meeting, István Jakab, President...
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UK government confirms ‘junk food’ advertising ban
The restrictions on advertising products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) will take effect on 1 October next year. The new Labour government has made good on a pre-election...
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Garden friendly circles maintain the traditions of Hungarian gardening
We can be proud of the traditions of Hungarian gardening, which is worth maintaining and supporting, said Zsolt Feldman, the State Secretary responsible for agriculture and rural development of the...
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Lunter Tofu paté blackberries and Tofu paté Herbs 150 g
These tofu specialties are purely plant-based products, offering fantastic pâté delight on sandwiches, in spreads or as a stand-alone accompaniment to hot meals, even formed into small dumplings – they...
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The domestic pear yield is at a ten-year low: The harvest volume continued to decrease this year
The worst pear yield of the past decade can be observed in Hungary in 2024, reports Portfolio, based on the latest data from the National Chamber of Agriculture and the...
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August inflation surprise: Slowing monetary deterioration, improving purchasing power
The latest inflation data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH) caused a significant surprise, as the rate of monetary deterioration slowed down to only 3.4 percent in August, which is...
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The Court of Justice of the European Union Condemned the Food Price Freeze: it violates free competition
The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a judgment in which it classified the food price freeze introduced by the Hungarian government as contrary to EU law. According...
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More than charity – what is good CSR like?
According to the K&H sustainability index from the first half of 2024, both large and small companies have seen a decline in CSR engagement owing to the difficult business environment,...
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Tesco is expanding: it opened its 198th store in Venice
On September 12, the 198th Tesco store in Hungary and the 8th in Fejér County opened on Bence Hill in Venice. The store offers more than 4,000 products and a...
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The recognitions of the Value and Quality Grand Prize application were presented
The awards for the Great Value and Quality Award (ÉMIN) were presented on Thursday in the Parliament House, this year 38 applications from 32 applicants, including one cross-border enterprise, earned...
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Environmental protection in a playful way – thousands of participants in the Nádudvar family day
A huge crowd and lots of children enjoyed the summer closing event of Nádudvari Élélmiszer Kft.’s campaign “What we can do more” at the Kopaszi Dam, Öbölház. The event attracted...
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The amount of fines that can be imposed by the GVH has increased
From August 1, 2024, the Economic Competition Office (GVH) may impose even higher fines on businesses that violate the law. On September 1, 2023, the maximum amount of the fine...
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Spending a record amount in the summer season with K&H SZÉP cards
K&H SZÉP card holders used more than HUF 9 billion during the summer months, which represents a significant increase of 5 percent compared to the previous year. Among the most...
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Two brands, one goal: Master Good and Bátor Tábor join forces
Support that matters! Master Good opens a new chapter in the life of the Bátor Tábor! From September, Master Good will start a long-term collaboration with Bátor Tábor, within the...
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One of the iconic locations of Hungarian beer culture is 45 years old
With restored relics, beer history AI time travel short film, id. The Dreher Sörmüzeum, which houses one of the largest and richest beer industry collections in Hungary, is celebrating its...
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The 33rd Budapest Wine Festival has opened
The 33rd Budapest Wine Festival opened on Thursday with the guest of honor Georgia, which awaits the interested parties with wines from numerous Hungarian and international producers, gastronomic specialties, podium...
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Amazon reaches milestone in speed of delivery
Amazon has delivered more than 5 billion products worldwide in a single day, and increased its same- or next-day delivery rate by 30% year-on-year, the company announced. Tens of millions...
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