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The Adni Öröm charity school kit helps nearly 1,600 disadvantaged children start school

In total, customers helped disadvantaged families start school with around 71,000 school supplies at the fourth Give Joy! event organized by SPAR and the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service. in the...

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There were many student workers this summer, mainly in the field of tourism and hospitality

For the twelfth time this year, the government announced the Summer Student Work Program, in which a total of nearly 29,000 people participated instead of the planned 20,000. The original...

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György Raskó: there won’t be enough apples even for domestic consumption

This year, significantly fewer apples will be harvested in Hungary than last year: the harvest will decrease by around 150,000 tons, which portends serious supply problems. The domestic harvest will...

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Smart rainwater management may be the latest trend

Rainwater is a treasure. This is also the opinion of the Hungarian professionals interviewed by Wavin, and almost every second architect, facility operator, and city manager believes that the demand...

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An important change is coming, companies should prepare now – the EU regulation on digital accessibility will enter into force in 2025

While the majority of companies are burning with the fever of artificial intelligence-based developments, the concept of digital equal opportunities continues to be pushed into the background, even though nearly...

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Record tourism in Spain: a blessing and a curse for local communities

July 2024 was a historic month for tourism in Spain: never before have so many tourists visited the country as this month. According to the data of the Spanish statistical...

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Lidl is an official partner of the UEFA Europa League and Conference League

The discount chain Lidl has taken another significant step in the world of international sports events: it has signed a three-year partnership agreement with UEFA, according to which it will...

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Asda stops testing refill stations

Asda will discontinue testing its refill stations, citing challenges in the current form of the initiative’s operation. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 Cost, convenience, cleanliness...

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Beach buffets and street food providers were problematic this year

The summer seasonal food chain inspection was successfully completed. During the two-month series of inspections, the food chain supervision specialists examined around 1,200 units and almost 1,500 product batches in...

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NAK also provides assistance to its members in land matters

The National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) pays special attention to tasks related to land issues. Members can also contact the chamber’s experts with questions about land matters, who provide...

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Aldi Nord Launches New Campaign To Promote Freshness

Discounter Aldi Nord has announced the launch of a new campaign, entitled So einfach geht Frische (Freshness is so easy), which seeks to promote the fresh products available in its...

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Serbia government launches food, drink price cuts

Belgrade said the cuts on products ranging from fruit and veg to coffee will last until the end of October. Serbia has announced the prices of more than 80 food...

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Kinley Citrus Ylang Ylang

The new limited edition Kinley Citrus & Ylang Ylang has a rich, refreshing, citrusy flavour that can be enjoyed neat or as a mixer. It contains 100% natural flavours, is...

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Ornamental horticulture will continue to be a stable and prominent product field in the future

The situation of the ornamental horticulture sector is stable, and in the medium term it contains significant growth potential – said Sándor Farkas, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of...

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Pernod Ricard acquires minority stake in Lewis Hamilton’s alternative spirits brand

Absolut Vodka owner Pernod Ricard has acquired a minority stake in Almave, a super premium non-alcoholic blue agave-based spirit brand co-founded by seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton. Almave,...

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The price of fodder corn rose by 16 percent

The European Union’s corn harvest will not be abundant in 2024, currently around 60 million tons are indicated, which would be 4 percent lower than the year before and 5...

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Once again, the Milk Product Council carried out comprehensive research

The goal of the Dairy Association and Product Council is to get more Hungarian cheese into domestic households, therefore the 2024/2025. focused on the promotion of Hungarian cheeses in its...

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Already in August, products in limited packaging for fans of the film and the new Fanta Beetlejuice limited flavor are available

Tim Burton’s new film, Beetlejuice 2, will hit theaters on September 5, and in connection with this, fans will be able to get, among other things, a series of exclusive...

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From the point of view of food chain safety, this summer’s experiences are favorable

The summer seasonal food chain inspection was successfully completed. During the two-month series of inspections, the food chain supervision specialists examined around 1,200 units and almost 1,500 product batches in...

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New nutrition guide for preschoolers: Introducing the CHILDREN’S SMART PLATE®

The National Association of Hungarian Dietitians (MDOSZ) has developed a supplemental nutrition guide for 4-6 year olds. The purpose of the new CHILDREN’S OKOSTÁNYÉR® is to promote the development of...

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A Chinese restaurant in Kecskemét was closed by the government office

The financial inspectors of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) found shocking hygienic conditions in a Chinese restaurant in Kecskemét, following their report the Bács-Kiskun County Government Office closed...

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KSH: The volume of exports of food, beverages and tobacco increased by 8.2 percent, while the volume of imports decreased by 4.0 percent

In June 2024, the volume of exports was 8.1 percent, and that of imports was 5.2 percent less than in the same period of the previous year. The asset amounted...

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BMI: Permanent shrinkage in August

The seasonally adjusted August value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 47.6. Compared with the previous August values, this year’s value is lower than the long-term average for this month...

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The European olive oil market is in crisis: counterfeiting has broken a record, and production has dropped dramatically

The number of cases related to the adulteration of olive oil in the European Union increased to an unprecedented extent at the beginning of this year. While only fifteen cases...

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Nearly 340 Tesco employees will miss work today

There are so many people who have 6-7 year old children and were able to take advantage of the extra day off provided by Tesco to accompany their child to...

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The BioTechUSA group of companies has become the official sports nutritional supplement global partner of the legendary Spanish team, FC Barcelona

The BioTechUSA company group has entered into a multi-year collaboration, which is unique in the region and on the market, with FC Barcelona, ​​one of the clubs with the oldest...

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Shopping tourism may increase due to Romanian food price restrictions

The Romanian government is considering new measures to curb food prices. The Department of Agriculture is currently working on an emergency regulation that would limit food margins to 20 percent....

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A Belgian-Hungarian company is starting the development of more than 15,000 square meters of real estate near Budapest

In August 2024, the Alsónémedi project will enter a new phase, when the foundation stone of the 4th phase of construction will be laid. The investment with an excellent location...

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A significant decline is expected in this year’s apple harvest in Hungary

This year, the amount of the domestic apple harvest may decrease significantly, about 150,000 tons less apples can be harvested than last year, Népszava reports, based on the summary of...

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Lego is still on the path of sustainability: significant growth and green investments

The Lego company has achieved outstanding business results in the recent period, while the global toy market experienced a downturn. However, the Danish company is not only proud of its...

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