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Unbeatable top 3 – The 2022 ranking of FMCG retailers is out now
Both the economy and the FMCG sector had an eventful past few years. New measures, a transformed market environment, and constantly changing shopper reactions…There wasn’t much we could get used...
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Márton Nagy: Hungary welcomes investors from all over the world
Hungary’s economy is open, it welcomes investors from all over the world – said the Minister of Economic Development at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) Budapest Peace Forum conference on...
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The technological modernization of agriculture is the basis for further development
The development of Hungarian agriculture is well illustrated by the fact that the added value per hectare increased by 77.1 percent between 2010 and 2022 – emphasized the Parliamentary State...
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In the service of health
In the past few years, the popularity of functional foods has been growing, owing to the fact that in comparison with traditional food products, these can contribute to staying healthy...
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Small and medium-sized enterprises in Budapest and the central Hungarian region can also access direct EU funds
Until 2027, the European Union allocated a total of 377 billion euros for the so-called new priorities, within the framework of 24 professional programs. Projects that are exemplary for the...
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Waterside resorts are promoted by MTÜ
The Hungarian Tourist Agency (MTÜ) has launched its latest campaign to promote waterside resorts both at home and abroad, for example in the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Israel and Austria,...
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V4 agricultural chambers: Unified EU action is needed to deal with the problems caused by Ukrainian imports
The meeting of the agricultural chambers of the Visegrád Group (V4) was held in Rácalmás on June 6, 2023. The participants confirmed their position that to deal with the problems...
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We managed to protect the interests of Hungarian farmers in Brussels as well
Thanks to the joint action of the five EU member states bordering Ukraine, the European Commission has extended the ban on the import of certain agricultural products from Ukraine to...
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Absolut launches first commercially available paper bottles in Tesco
Absolut Vodka is launching a single-mould paper bottle in Tesco, marking a milestone in the French drinks giant’s journey to create a 100% bio-based bottle and reduce its CO2 emissions....
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Brainstorming and playing on World Food Safety Day
In 2023, the World Food Safety Day will be based on the key message “Food standards save lives”. The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) launched a social campaign for...
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Visa: 83 percent of Hungarians traveling abroad pay by bank card
This year, 32 percent of Hungarians plan to travel abroad, and 83 percent of them indicated that they would like to pay with a bank card or smart device during...
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There are still two weeks available to submit the results of the proficiency test organized by Nébih ÁDI
The Animal Health Diagnostic Directorate of Nébih has organized proficiency tests for the first semester of 2023 for private laboratories performing animal health tests. Participating laboratories have just two weeks...
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Hungarian authorities strictly control Ukrainian grain
Not only the Ukrainian grain passing through the country, but also the quality of the crops that arrive here are constantly checked. The government’s goal is still to ensure that...
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Kylie Minogue Celebrates Third Anniversary Of Eponymous Wine Brand In LA
Following the recent debut performance of her latest single, ‘Padam Padam,’ on American Idol, Minogue is ‘toasting her award-winning wines at the West Hollywood Edition’. “I can’t believe it’s already...
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Budni expands with a new store concept in Edeka
The Budni drugstore chain is expanding into the Edeka and Marktkauf chains in the south-western region of Germany with a new shop-in-shop concept. According to Jürgen Mäder, Managing Director of...
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AM: We treat the support of the National Council of Mountain Communities as a priority
The domestic grape and wine sector is of particular importance, it is the flagship of Hungarian agriculture. The Ministry of Agriculture and the National Council of Mountain Communities have an...
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The Cut&Barrel bistro has opened in the heart of Óbuda with special Latin American dishes
Cut&Barrel Salumeria and Vineria, Buda’s newest bistro restaurant, opened in the heart of Óbuda, in the imposing, industrial building of the old Gordberger textile factory! In our bistro restaurant, we...
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This year’s “Inno d’Or – Innovation of the Year” awards were presented at the Innovation Day conference
For the third time, Trade magazine organised the award ceremony of the contest that first took place in 2021, as part of the programme of a one-day conference. This article...
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Company mobile can turn into card payment terminal
K&H’s innovative Andorid-based SoftPOS application can turn the company smartphone into a card payment terminal. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2023/6-7. Head of SME and marketing...
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Wolt Drive arrives in Hungary
Wolt, one of the leading quick commerce platforms, launches the Wolt Drive service in Hungary too. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2023/6-7. Wolt Drive is basically...
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Growing popularity for the Hungarian Product loyalty website among manufacturers
It was in last March that Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. launched its loyalty website, www.magyaranyero.hu. The website was created for the integrated implementation of prize games and it already has...
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Retail sales went downhill
According to the Central Statistical Office (KSH), like-for-like retail volume sales were down 12.6% in March 2023; adjusted for calendar effects, the sales decrease was 13.1%. Grocery stores saw their...
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The 2022 ranking of FMCG retailers is out now – Unbeatable top 3
2022 was yet another year when discounters continued their superb performance. This is why it isn’t surprising at all that Lidl held on to the No.1 spot with a comfortable...
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130 entries arrived to Lidl’s in-school educational competition
Lidl Hungary’s 8th “Healthy in the classroom” awareness raising campaign was a great success. More than 130 entries were sent in by 71 schools from all over Hungary. Organised in partnership...
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OMÉK will be waiting for visitors with superb trade and family programmes this autumn
Between 20 and 22 October 2023, the 81st National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK) will open its gates, for both the representatives of the agri-food trade and the members of...
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HELIA-D unveils new product range
HELIA-D has introduced its latest innovation, the new HELIA-D Hydramax range. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2023/6-7. The Hydramax range is a new generation of deep...
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Szentkirályi’s new production hall
Szentkirályi is expanding its production capacity with a new production hall, which was inaugurated on 2 June, by the company’s two co-owners, Alessandro Pasquale and Levente Balogh, together with government...
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SPAR customers are focused on quality
Conscious shoppers find it important that the products on the shelves and their packaging, together with the logistics and food production processes are transparent, and that product quality is certified...
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New rules for retail trade from 1 June
On 1 June a government decree came into effect, imposing mandatory promotions for FMCG retail chains. According to the new rules, in 20 product groups grocery retailers have to cut...
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KSH: in April, the turnover of retail stores decreased by 12.6 percent
In April 2023, the turnover volume of retail trade – with a significant base effect – decreased by 13.6 percent compared to the same period of the previous year according...
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