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Volvo received an order for 300 electric trucks from DSV
Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for 300 electric heavy-duty trucks. The deal is one of Volvo’s largest ever commercial orders for electric trucks....
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The summer season at Lake Balaton and Budapest was successful
This year’s summer tourist season in Hungary officially ended on August 20, but the restaurants are still waiting for visitors, especially around Lake Balaton and Budapest. Speaking to InfoRádio, Tamás...
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Starting school and consumer protection – let’s consciously buy school supplies too!
With the start of school approaching, not only students and their parents are preparing for the new academic year, but consumer protection is also paying special attention to checking the...
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(HU) Szilva fajtabemutató: a termőhelyválasztás és a szakmai tudás jelentősége a hazai szilvatermesztésben
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A new trend in Budapest’s spas: attendance drops during heat alerts
Budapest Gyógyfürdői és Hévizei Zrt. faced a new phenomenon this summer: during the extreme heat alerts, the number of visitors to the spas dropped significantly, which is unusual compared to...
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Uber received a serious fine
The Dutch data protection authority (AP) fined the ride-sharing transport company Uber 290 million euros because the company transmitted the personal data of its European drivers to the United States...
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Current requirements for the authorization of preparations that are not classified as plant protection agents
Nébih draws the attention of license holders to the fact that the previous provision on the composition of preparations that are not classified as plant protection agents has been amended....
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LG invests in startups dealing with artificial intelligence and deep technology
LG Electronics (LG) invests in startups specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep technologies. (Enterprises working on deep technologies base their business models on new scientific research results and major...
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Blue planet – The network of domestic school gardens is also extremely successful at the world level
The network of domestic school gardens is also extremely successful at the world level, thanks to which the psychological condition of children can also improve – János Áder talked about...
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Netrisk: Hungarians took out 5 percent more travel insurance this year in the first two months of summer than last year
In the first two months of this year’s main tourist season, Hungarians traveling abroad took out 89,000 travel insurance policies, 5 percent more than a year earlier, the Netrisk insurance...
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DRS is successful, we are already returning 6 million items a day
In recent days, customers in Hungary have returned 6 million bottles, bottles and cans every day. During one of Hungary’s biggest changes in attitude, the number of returned packaging increased...
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Tesco taps AI for hyper-personalised celeb marketing messages
Tesco is using AI to offer customers hyper-personalised video messages, with celebrities acting as spokespeople for community projects, as part of its Tesco Stronger Starts initiative. Developed by creative communications...
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New detailed ESG rules have been published
The executive decrees governing the obligations regarding the ESG Report have been published. Based on the detailed rules, the domestic enterprises obliged to ESG received precise instructions on how to...
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Unilever spices up Hellmann’s with flavored mayo
The brand, with more than $2 billion in global sales, has introduced new flavor options like Chipotle and Garlic Aioli to attract younger consumers and increase usage occasions for the condiment....
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Egg association: egg prices are too low
According to the egg association, the price of table eggs has fallen so much in the past period that it is already endangering the sustainability of production. In a statement...
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Service providers offering local products are recognized with an innovative trademark
For the first time, the “We are local” trademark, created in cooperation with the Pannon Local Product and the Small-Scale Product Producers’ Interest Representation, with the support of the National...
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Always, under all circumstances, the interests of Hungarian farmers come first
The interests of Hungarian farmers come first, which is why our country continues to maintain the ban on the import of Ukrainian agricultural products – stated Minister of Agriculture István...
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Management change at Nestlé: Laurent Freixe replaces Mark Schneider
From September 1, 2024, Laurent Freixe will take over the position of CEO of Nestlé after Mark Schneider steps down after eight years. The world’s largest food company is going...
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Opten: The number of businesses remained below 510,000 in July as well
The decrease in the number of companies continued in July, this is the second consecutive month when the number of social enterprises fell below 510,000, according to OPTEN data. The...
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MOHU: customers return 6 million beverage packages per day
In the past few days, customers have already returned 6 million bottles, jars and cans per day, the number of returns has increased to 150 million in Hungary in a...
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Digital marketing spend is growing among European retailers
German retailers are increasing their spending on digital marketing by nearly 30% this year, despite the fact that the business environment is not very encouraging. According to the latest study...
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New Besties: Coca-Cola® and OREO® celebrate friendship with their joint limited-edition soft drink
“Besties”, i.e. eternal friends – the new joint soft drink of the two iconic brands, Coca-Cola® and OREO®, was inspired by friendship. The limited edition Coca-Cola® OREO™ Zero Sugar, the...
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Child labor among Shein’s suppliers: the fast fashion giant faces stricter regulations
The Chinese fast fashion company Shein discovered child labor among its suppliers in two cases in 2023, the BBC reported. The company has recently tightened its supplier controls, and according...
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Food prices in China have risen drastically due to extreme weather
In China, product prices have risen drastically in the past two months, which directly affects consumers. The extreme weather, characterized by massive floods and scorching heat, destroyed millions of hectares...
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The “Professional Taster” career orientation program weeks were a great success
The National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) considers the promotion of agricultural professions, informing young people choosing careers and their parents, and promoting enrollment in agricultural vocational training institutions to...
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Carrefour implements AI tool to combat food waste
Every day, Carrefour has to discount more than 40,000 items in its 83 largest stores in Belgium alone, purely because they are approaching their expiration dates. As this is hugely costly in...
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The country’s wildlife is a national treasure
The government considers Hungary’s wildlife as an important renewable natural resource, which is a national treasure, so it needs to be protected, but it also needs to be managed in...
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A green roof system that can be installed in a modular manner has been developed and patented by a Hungarian startup
A new, modular green roof system called GIBox was developed and patented by a Hungarian startup, Frustum Kft.; the system can be easily installed on any flat roof and, thanks...
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More Americans view alcohol consumption as unhealthy – survey
Americans are increasingly viewing alcohol consumption in moderation is unhealthy, a new poll shows. A recent survey by US analytics firm Gallup showed that 45% of Americans think drinking one...
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Beiersdorf runs smoothly thanks to Nivea
Nivea made a growth spurt in the first half of the year. That came as a relief of parent company Beiersdorf, as Chinese luxury consumers are letting the company down....
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