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We can have a say in what food labels should look like

The European Commission has published calls for food labeling, nutrient profiling and review of the legislation on food contact materials (FCMs) on its consultation page on new EU policies and...

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E-commerce is reducing the carbon footprint of retail, according to a study

Online shopping has an average of 36 percent lower CO2 emissions, compared to traditional commerce – Prologis, an industrial and logistics real estate company drew attention to a recent study....

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The food chain supervision fee must be paid by 31 January

The second installment of the food chain supervision fee related to the 2020 declaration must be paid by 31 January, the National Food Chain Safety Agency (Nébih) called attention in...

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Unilever would produce food in sea containers

Digital factories are currently being tested in the Netherlands, and it is planned to start producing a kind of liquid broth in a prototype from the end of January –...

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AM: a joint statement was concluded at the 13th World Forum on Food and Agriculture

The 13th World Food and Agriculture Forum (GFFA), with the participation of ninety countries, concluded a joint statement. In the work which Hungary also took an active role, the Ministry...

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Palm oil at the peak of a decade

From chocolate to toothpaste, the price of palm oil used in almost every food or household item has risen to a peak of almost a decade, and prices seem to...

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Government debt as a share of GDP has increased in the euro area and the EU

The ratio of government debt to gross domestic product (GDP) increased by the end of the third quarter, compared to the quarter and a year earlier as a result of...

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Consumer confidence in the EU deteriorated in January

In January, consumer confidence in the euro area and the European Union deteriorated, compared to December. According to a preliminary flash estimate published by the European Commission on Thursday, the...

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Kraft Heinz Canada asked people to draw ketchup

Heinz invites Canadians to submit a drawing of ketchup for the chance to win a limited-edition, customized Heinz Ketchup Bottle. The campaign was inspired by a global experiment in which...

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Amazon To Open Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic In Seattle Headquarters

Amazon Inc said on Thursday it will open a pop-up clinic in its Seattle headquarters on 24 January with an aim to vaccinate 2,000 eligible members of the public against...

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From Can To Carton: The Beans Switch In Sweden

In 2006, the young, niche brand GoGreen, supported by Tetra Pak, deeply disrupted the Swedish beans market by introducing carton packaging, the Tetra Recart®, for its plain beans range. Made...

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Auchan Unveils New Private Label Skincare Products

Auchan Retail has launched new skincare products under its hygiene and beauty brand, Cosmia. According to a recent study, 54% of French women expressed fears about the formulae of cosmetic products.  Cosmia offers...

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Equilor: the Hungarian economy may expand by 4 percent this year

The Hungarian economy may expand by 4 percent this year after last year’s expected 6 percent decline, but there is a lot of uncertainty, according to the latest analysis by...

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Szentkirályi Magyarország invites Hungarian restaurants to join forces for

Hungary’s leading food company is launching an online media campaign to help restaurants that are experiencing a decline in turnover due to the coronavirus pandemic. Szentkirályi Magyarország encourages the community...

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The Net Zero Advisory Board for the carbon-neutral Hungarian economy was established with the involvement of renowned experts

The Net Zero Advisory Board has been formed in a uniquely broad collaboration with renowned experts, the primary goal of which is to facilitate and accelerate the process by which...

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ITM-GVH-MNB: Enhanced cooperation for consumer protection

The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM), the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) have renewed their cooperation agreement aimed at eliminating unfair commercial practices against...

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The world of work is finally being transformed by the pandemic

In a labor market that is changing as a result of the global pandemic, job security has become more important than ever: Hungarian workers are also willing to make serious...

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A new method can speed up the identification of crop defects caused by fungal infections

Due to the growing importance of food safety and increasingly stringent consumer expectations, increasingly modern technological procedures are also helping to control food quality. Double-spore mushroom samples showing symptoms of...

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Chamber of Agriculture: EU citizens view the common agricultural policy more favorably

Both European citizens and the Hungarian population have a more favorable view of farmers and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) than in recent years, according to the latest report from...

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The Constitutional Court has ruled on the Waste Act

Decision of the CC can be read here: https://www.alkotmanybirosag.hu/uploads/2021/01/sz_i_2105_18.pdf https://www.alkotmanybirosag.hu/a-legfrissebb-dontesek...

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Surprising data: we don’t start New Year’s resolutions at New Year’s Eve

Whether it’s about achieving the ideal shape or a healthier lifestyle, most people don’t take the New Year resolutions New Year character strictly. Even though we call it a New...

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The European Court of Justice has ruled in a Hungarian case – cross-border traders can breathe a sigh of relief

With its recent ruling in the Hungarian Bakati case, the European Court of Justice has settled VAT refund cases for foreign travelers and apparently is announcing a winner in the...

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Hungarian companies can also benefit from the EU-China agreement

Following the entry into force of the Investment Agreement between the EU and China, EU companies, including Hungarian companies, will no longer be required to set up joint ventures and...

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Award-Winning Store Design and POP Projects

Shop! HQ *POPAI Hungary’s mother organisation together with the Retail Design Institute presented some of the world’s most innovative retail and POP designs. The webinar was on 21. January 2021....

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Fidelity: Elephant in the room, or debt stock

The economies of the countries quickly recovered from the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, but many of them have introduced even tougher austerity measures, which will only be eased...

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Green growth: Sustainability solutions led by local people

Strategic partnerships lie at the heart of our efforts to drive transformational change in the palm oil industry. In Indonesia, we’re supporting a local development and conservation programme focused on...

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K&H: agriculture needs modern technologies

There is a growing need for modern technologies in agriculture due to consumer, environmental and economic changes, K&H told MTI on Wednesday. Climate change and the transformation of consumer expectations...

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Coop Sweden Launches First Unmanned Store

Coop Sweden has opened its first ‘unmanned’ store, located at Sätrahöjden in Gävle. The retailer tested the idea last summer, as part of its initiative to seek out more innovative retail...

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Walmart testing smart cooler grocery delivery

Walmart will start testing a grocery delivery program that involves a smart cooler at a customer’s home. The Walmart smart cooler test will start this spring, with the pilot program...

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Electronic Shelf Label market to reach $2.4B

The electronic shelf label market is expected to reach $2.4 billion by 2027, according to a report by Valuates Reports. It is also expected to grow at a compound annual...

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