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The Coca-Cola paper bottle is being tested in Hungary
Date: 2021-02-11 11:23:29
Hungarian consumers can try out for the first time the innovative paper bottle prototype developed by Coca-Cola and the Danish Paboco startup last year – portfolio.hu wrote. In the second...
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Spar has reduced the amount of sugar used by almost a hundred tonnes
Date: 2021-02-11 11:22:12
The department store chain is committed to promoting a health-conscious lifestyle and a diet that supports it, so it has reduced the amount of sugar used to produce its own...
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Another slaughterhouse was closed by Nébih
Date: 2021-02-11 11:20:35
This time, due to serious food hygiene violations, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) immediately suspended the operation of a slaughterhouse in Hajdú-Bihar County. In its statement sent to...
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We can protect pollinating insects with bee hotels
Date: 2021-02-11 11:10:56
The Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association (MME) encourages the placement of nature conservation equipment, “bee hotels”, or “wasp garages” to help the reproduction of bees and wasps living alone....
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Germany’s exports increased in December
Date: 2021-02-11 11:05:58
Germany’s exports increased in December. According to preliminary data released by the German statistical office (Destatis) on Tuesday, the value of exports increased by 0.1 percent to 107.3 billion euros...
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Barbie doll sales jumped
Date: 2021-02-11 11:02:31
Sales of Mattel’s Barbie doll reached a five-year high last year, reaching 1.35 billion USD globally – origo wrote. One clear component of the success was the social constraints caused...
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Mondelez International to invest £15 million in Bournville to create a new production line for Cadbury Dairy Milk tablets
Date: 2021-02-11 08:50:06
Mondelēz International, makers of the nation’s favourite treats including Cadbury Dairy Milk, BelVita, Maynard’s Bassetts and OREO has announced plans to invest £15 million into its Bournville site, the heart...
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Waitrose Introduces App To Monitor Farm Animal Happiness
Date: 2021-02-11 08:30:40
Waitrose & Partners has commenced trialling a mobile application that will help the retailer assess the emotional wellbeing of cows in its supply chain. The app has been introduced with the aim to...
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German bakery offers a different kind of vaccine
Date: 2021-02-11 08:10:39
A master confectioner in Passau, Germany, has decided to offer his customers a different kind of vaccine, in a bid to counter some negative news about the coronavirus one. The...
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The Buy Domestic campaign continues
Date: 2021-02-10 11:50:07
The campaign that encourages the purchase of Hungarian products will continue this year. The Buy Domestic campaign, which was attended by thousands of individuals and more than a hundred companies...
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Costs in the dairy sector rose 15-18 percent
Date: 2021-02-10 11:45:01
The Milk Interprofessional Organization and Product Council has recently conducted a wide-ranging survey of dairy production and processing delegates in order to obtain a more accurate, quantified picture of the...
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Favorable conditions are expected in agriculture in 2021
Date: 2021-02-10 11:25:46
An unavoidable part of agriculture last year was the coronavirus epidemic, which strengthened the role of the sector. This year, agriculture will continue to be determined by the viral situation...
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Lidl is developing a biodiversity standard
Date: 2021-02-10 11:25:35
Together with its partners, Lidl is working on the development of the first biodiversity-focused standard for traditional vegetable and fruit production. The new set of requirements is expected to be...
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The consumer protection authority is required to publish its decisions
Date: 2021-02-10 11:22:17
These can be instructive, as it turns out exactly what the inspectors of consumer protection authorities are investigating. Not always, of course, because one decision can be opened and the...
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From February, the regulations for the purchase of fertilizers changed
Date: 2021-02-10 11:22:03
Regulations on the purchase of fertilizers have changed since February, as several EU regulations on the marketing and use of explosives precursors came into force, the National Chamber of Agriculture...
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New work structure and freedom – this will be needed after the home office
Date: 2021-02-10 11:21:44
Slowly but surely, the moment is approaching when, after forced work from home, the office can become the primary workspace again. However, in order for the option not to be...
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40 percent of the gyms are open in Budapest
Date: 2021-02-10 11:19:38
From the beginning of February, the number of open gyms in Budapest has increased fivefold. For the time being, the training opportunity is open to those who belong to one...
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Consumer prices in the United States rose moderately in January
Date: 2021-02-10 11:00:43
Consumer prices in the United States rose moderately, at a slightly weaker-than-expected pace, in January. Core inflation did not pick up either, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to dampen the...
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CoLabs are shaping POPAI’s new paths
Date: 2021-02-10 10:59:18
New winds are blowing in POPAI and Shop! organization. The renewed central leadership gathers ideas with an innovative, relevant, fresh approach and the involvement of member companies. The change is...
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We help domestic producers with our purchases!
Date: 2021-02-10 10:14:19
We buy different and different things in stores during the epidemic. The importance of what we put in our basket has been half-appreciated, as for domestic producers, consumer purchases are...
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Coca-Cola Turns To 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles In US
Date: 2021-02-10 08:50:13
Coca-Cola Co will sell its popular sodas in bottles made from 100% recycled plastic material in the United States, the beverage maker said, in a major shift to combat plastic...
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Heineken To Cut 8,000 Jobs To Restore Pre-Pandemic Margins
Date: 2021-02-10 08:30:20
Heineken NV plans to cut about 8,000 jobs, seeking to restore operating margins to pre-pandemic levels after a sharp decline in profit because of coronavirus restrictions. The world’s second-largest brewer,...
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Co-Op Removes Plastic Packaging From Easter Eggs
Date: 2021-02-10 08:10:29
As part of its commitment to eliminate plastic from its own-brand products, UK retailer The Co-operative has removed the plastic packaging from its private label Easter eggs. The move will...
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ITM: domestic retail has proven to be crisis-resistant
Date: 2021-02-09 11:50:03
The retail sector provided essentially the same performance in 2020 as a year earlier, with the annual turnover of internet and packages post exceeding 1,000 billion HUF last year. An...
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2021: exam for e-commerce
Date: 2021-02-09 11:32:09
The shopping habits of a large proportion of Hungarians have changed fundamentally during the pandemic: a third of online shoppers said they would never buy in the same way in...
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The Agrár Széchenyi Card provides effective assistance to agricultural entrepreneurs
Date: 2021-02-09 11:30:32
The Agrár Széchenyi Card (ASZK) has been providing effective assistance and favorable financing opportunities for agricultural enterprises for ten years – Minister of Agriculture Nagy István emphasized at a press...
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Hungaricool by SPAR competitors among Sharks – innovative Hungarian products can reach store shelves from the TV screen
Date: 2021-02-09 11:30:23
SPAR Magyarország has long been committed to Hungarian farmers, family businesses, Hungarian agriculture and the processing industry. They are supported and positioned in the Hungarian market by the initiative of...
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Minister of Agriculture: 1,500 billion HUF tender for farmers this year
Date: 2021-02-09 11:30:06
Tenders worth about 1,500 billion HUF will be announced for farmers and the food industry this year in order to strengthen the countryside and increase its competitiveness, as well as...
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The Egg Association teaches teenagers how to make scrambled eggs on TikTok
Date: 2021-02-09 11:24:08
The “scrambled egg” videos of the most popular Hungarian TikTokers reached more than 700,000 schoolchildren. The two-year school program of the Hungarian Association of Egg Hybrid Breeders and Egg Producers...
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AM: comprehensive study on alternative protein sources
Date: 2021-02-09 11:22:15
Climate change, a growing population and globalization are all urging humanity to look for sustainable and alternative food production and consumption solutions that require a complex approach and thorough research...
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