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The Ministry of Agriculture puts the operation of non-state laboratories on a uniform basis
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) regulates the conditions for the licensing, registration and operation of non-governmental laboratories in a separate decree – AM informed MTI. The new regulation also imposes...
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At the beginning of the year, the number of starting jobs increased
The number of advertised starting jobs decreased throughout the last year, the signs of improvement began to appear around November-December, this trend persisted in the first months of 2021 as...
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Intrum the youngest and oldest have been hit hardest by the crisis
Young people and the finances of retirees were hit hardest by the coronavirus crisis in the fourth quarter of last year, while nearly a tenth of young people were able...
Read moreThe European Commission’s consumer survey shows the effects of the pandemic and the increase in environmental awareness
The European Commission surveyed consumer experiences in 23 economic sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. European consumers are ordering more online and trying to shop locally as often as possible. In...
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More ham purchased these days
Even though domestic producers of meat products have been hit hard by the epidemic, the increase in retail sales has been able to partially offset losses in 2020. Among other...
Read moreZEW’s German economic sentiment index for March improved better than expected
The ZEW Economic Research Institute’s economic sentiment index in Germany improved more than expected in March. According to a monthly survey by the ZEW Institute for Economic Research (ZEW –...
Read moreAccording to a London investor survey, business sentiment has improved
The mood in the global corporate sector has improved and there is virtually no business left to fear a severe global economic shock, according to a March quick global survey...
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Lay’s sends personalized messages from Messi
Lay’s is connecting soccer fans around the world with Lionel Messi through a new artificial intelligence-powered activation. The concept comes as part of the snack brand’s global UEFA Champions League...
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Since the beginning of the crisis, the euro area trade surplus has fallen to its lowest level
The euro area trade surplus in the euro area declined more than expected in January compared with the previous month, but was still higher than a year before – according...
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Amazon opens its forst almost robot-based store in Europe
Amazon opened an Amazon Fresh grocery store in London on Thursday — its first physical store outside the US. The cashierless store is located in the borough of Ealing, in...
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Hundreds of billions of forints can be used to make food and agricultural improvements
Hundreds of billions of forints can be used to make food and agricultural improvements during the transitional years of the common agricultural policy, the agriculture minister said in a video...
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Self-pour beer and wine kiosk planned for Illinois mall
A Tapville Social store will serve wine and beer using self-pour dispensers in the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Illinois, later this month, as the city council has approved a...
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Starbucks sets goal of making its green coffee carbon neutral by 2030
Starbucks said at its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday that it plans to make its green coffee carbon neutral by 2030. The coffee giant is also aiming to halve water...
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Magazine: Stay on your feet! – Eight future-proof trends for traditional stores to gain a market advantage
Revolutionary changes – winners and losers Global value chains and classic retailers had been unprepared for the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that broke out last spring. Consumer demand dropped...
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According to the European Commission, this year’s performance of the Hungarian economy is expected to exceed the EU average
As a result of the measures taken by the government to protect the economy and encourage a restart, Hungary may be able to overcome the crisis caused by the coronavirus...
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Nébih surveyed the proportion of domestic food in stores
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has published the latest data on the supply of Hungarian food on its website. According to the survey, the share of domestic products...
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Almost 3,000 billion HUF for rural development for this and next year
During the transition period, this year and next, almost 3,000 billion HUF will be available for rural development from EU funds, with budget co-financing – the Deputy State Secretary of...
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The Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition was announced also in 2021,
Covering almost the entire range of the economy, the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition, a competition for the best products and services in the entire Carpathian region was announced...
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Genetic engineering against swine flu
Genetic engineering technologies could help prevent the spread of swine flu in pig farms and also reduce the risk of epidemics, British researchers say. According to scientists at the Roslin...
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Kifli and BENU pharmacy access on Kifli.hu
The most popular products in the online offer of BENU pharmacies are available with a few clicks from the Kifli.hu website. In collaboration with Kifli and BENU, an additional service...
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Assistance to frontline workers: 40 million HUF grant from Szentkirályi Magyarország and PepsiCo
Szentkirályi Magyarország and PepsiCo provide a total donation of 40 million HUF to a Hungarian healthcare institution and an aid organization. With the significant offer, the two companies will help...
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KITE Zrt.: Hungarian farmers are buying better machines
Hungarian farmers are buying bigger and more knowledgeable agricultural machines – Zahorán Zalán, Deputy Chief Technical Officer of KITE Zrt. told Agrárszektor. The expert added that this trend is justified...
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GVH: the environmental awareness of European consumers has strengthened, according to a study
European consumers are ordering more from the internet, trying to shop locally as often as possible and making “greener” choices, meaning they are willing to pay more for a product...
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Russia has become a net food exporter
Russian agriculture closed a historic year last year. For the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has become a net food exporter – origo wrote. Last...
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Euro area inflation peaked at a near 1-year high
Inflation in the euro area reached a peak of almost 1 year in February, but core inflation slowed compared to January, according to the final data published by Eurostat on...
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Back to business with PLMA
The Private Label Manufacturers Association announces that its PLMA 2021 “World of Private Label” international trade show, which was originally scheduled for May this year, will now take place on...
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Oh, dear consumer…! The new rules of commercial guarantee for consumer durables
Recently retailers have had to modify their ‘General Terms and Conditions’ (ÁSZF) and internal processes because of the new rules in the commercial guarantee for consumer durables. They are obliged...
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Volkswagen, Aral To Expand Charging Station Network For E-Vehicles
Volkswagen and Aral will jointly accelerate the expansion of ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles in Germany, Great Britain, and other countries in Europe. The plan outlines the development of...
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Barilla Group Launches Mulino Bianco Pancakes
Italy’s Barilla Group has launched pancakes under its Mulino Bianco bakery breakfast range. Mulino Bianco Pancakes are made with flour, sugar, eggs from free-range hens and 100% fresh Italian milk. They...
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