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AI regulation enters into force
On 1 August the European Union’s regulation on artificial intelligence, the AI Act entered into force. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/8-9 The AI Act is...
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Nébih asks winemakers to be careful about must gas
The harvest season has begun, winemakers must pay attention to the dangers of must gas formation in their cellars, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI on Wednesday....
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These 4 IT challenges are worth paying attention to in 2024
Companies quickly adapt IT solutions that are developing at breakneck speed, but the same can be said less about the higher education sector. According to the TOPdesk expert, IT professionals...
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Poultry slaughter increased by 11.9 percent in the first half of the year
118.5 million pieces of poultry were slaughtered in the first half of 2024, 11.9 percent more than in the same period of the previous year. The live weight of slaughtered...
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Nearly 40% of online shoppers make monthly returns
Nearly four-in-10 consumers return an item they purchased online at least once a month, according to a new survey. Post-purchase intelligence platform Narvar’s 8th annual State of Returns Report found...
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Pingo Doce introduces eco-friendly, reusable bread bags
Portuguese retail chain Pingo Doce has launched 100% cotton reusable bread bags made in Portugal. The move is part of Pingo Doce’s commitment to minimise single-use packaging and promote a...
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Delhaize Serbia Expands Logistics Network With New Distribution Centre
Delhaize Serbia has consolidated its supply chain capabilities by opening a new distribution centre in Dobanovci. The state-of-the-art facility, located within VGP Park Belgrade, spans across 42,000 square metres and...
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Lidl shows resilience against Biedronka and Dino
Lidl has taken the lead in revenue growth on same sales areas among Polish top grocers. For the first time the German discounter’s like-for-like figures exceed those of grocery market...
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The joint project of Nébih and MATE has ended: the National Laboratory of Agricultural Technology
The development of the National Laboratory of Agricultural Technology in cooperation with the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) has...
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Nearly half of the adult Hungarian population suffers from varicose veins
Varicose veins are caused by dilation and swelling of the veins, most often in the legs. Although they are often seen as an aesthetic issue, they can also pose a...
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Little change in the GKI economic sentiment index in July
According to a survey conducted by GKI Economic Research with support from the European Union, neither the outlook for the business sector nor for the population changed significantly in July...
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The quiet revolution of the modern kitchen: microwave ovens
The quiet revolution of the modern kitchen: microwave ovens. These devices not only keep up with today’s fast-paced life, but also reshape the concept of cooking. Thanks to their compact...
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Hisense won at this year’s EISA awards
The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) found Hisense devices to be the best in a total of five categories, of which the jury awarded 3 TVs and 2 projectors....
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The expansion of a Ferrero plant in Germany is given the green light
The Italian confectionery group has received official approval to build a new production hall at its site in Stadtallendorf. The €170 million investment is intended to “ensure the long-term viability...
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Fertilizer prices fell by almost 37 percent on average
Fertilizer distributors sold 789,000 tons of fertilizer directly to agricultural producers in the first half of 2024. Although the volume sold was 38.7 percent higher, due to the 36.9 percent...
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GKI: Is domestic consumption weak?
Some domestic economists are looking for explanations for the anomaly called the “consumption puzzle” by the Minister of National Economy. In other words: why does this year’s strong real wage...
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The domestic and EU pork sector faces difficult years: what can be expected in the future?
The domestic and European pork industry has been struggling with serious challenges for years. Rising purchase prices, falling consumption, and the change in the social perception of the sector all...
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Growing transactions: electronic payments gained new momentum in the second quarter of 2024
After the seasonal decline experienced in the first quarter of the year, the turnover of POS terminals and the number of completed transactions started to increase again in the second...
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This could be the antidote to the declining Hungarian beer consumption
Beer consumption has shown a decreasing trend in Hungary in recent years, but at the same time, quality has come to the fore and consumers can choose from a never-before-seen...
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One of the leading players in the Hungarian baking industry is preparing for the largest investment in its history
One of the leading players in the Hungarian baking industry, Félegyházi Pékség, is preparing for the largest investment in its history. As part of the nearly HUF 10 billion green...
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Auchan is holding an auction
This time, Auchan is not organizing a sale, but – no typo – an auction. Similar to the art trade, valuable small and large household appliances, smart TVs, smartphones, laptops...
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Parents pay through the nose at the start of the school year
The start of school is just around the corner, which poses a serious challenge for families’ financial planning. Parents of children starting first grade can count on the largest expenditure...
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The price of olive oil rises dramatically: counterfeiting and stock shortages are breaking records
The world market price of olive oil has more than doubled in the past two years, thanks to production difficulties caused by extreme weather. However, in addition to the rising...
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The Rossmann summer just got longer
Summer lasts longer at Rossmann: the drugstore’s popular beach accessories will remain on the shelves until September 30, and until then you can also collect points on the Summer Beach...
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foodora: There is no cucumber season in the food order
Vacations, school breaks and heatwaves also affect the consumption habits of Hungarians. Our daily routine of avoiding the heat is also reflected in our food ordering habits. The compilation of...
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Same-day home delivery is launched by dm in cooperation with Wolt
We can receive our orders placed in the dm Online Shop or the dm App on the same day thanks to the Wolt Drive service. From August, dm Budapest customers...
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Hungary is at the forefront of ultra fast fashion
Ultra fast fashion companies are increasingly dominating the fashion industry thanks to their amazing technological background and quick response. In contrast to traditional fashion industry models, where designers work based...
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Volvo Hungária Kft. opened its ultramodern, sustainable site in Ecser
Volvo Hungária Kft. has made the largest investment in its history at its new site in Ecser, which will serve as the company’s domestic headquarters from September. The facility, which...
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Ivory Coast increases support for cocoa exporters: 500,000 tons are targeted
The government of Côte d’Ivoire is taking a major step to support local cocoa exporters to increase their competitiveness in international markets. The world’s largest cocoa producer has produced an...
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National survey: this is why Hungarians would quit their jobs
In the latest research by Profession.hu, the well-being of the adult population was examined across the country, focusing specifically on well-being at work and related employee expectations and motivations. According...
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