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BMI: Growth slowed down in August
The seasonally adjusted August value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 57.8. Compared to the previous August values, this year’s value is higher than the long-term average for this month...
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Unicum supports joint support with a limited-edition football bottle
Zwack Unicum tunes in for the autumn football season with a limited-edition football bottle. Go Hungarians! with the inscription, packaging reminiscent of the tricolor, the brand celebrates the successes of...
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Are “vegan” or “plant-based” products more popular?
ProVeg International has analysed the markets of Western Europe, trying to find out how plant-based alternatives can become more attractive to consumers. This would also be important because there is...
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Tesco Qualifies For The Most Desirable Company to Work For in UK
Tesco has been named the most desirable company to work for according to a new study. The research, conducted by marketing training hub School of Marketing, analysed the top searches for jobs...
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Aldi Süd launches fresh produce platform
Discounter Aldi Süd has started a new concept that combines fruit and vegetable logistics in one location. The Aldi Süd Fresh-Produce Platform was launched in the Rhine-Main region in July....
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Cerbona oat bar with protein
Here is the latest product in the Cerbona sport range, an oat bar with protein, which has no added sugar, as it is made with sweetener. This protein-rich oat bar...
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US researchers discover neurons that “light up” when humans see images of food
When consumers look at specific foods, a specialized part of the visual cortex lights up, according to a recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) neuroscientists. This newly...
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Lidl: Rescue bags for imperfect fruit and vegetables
Discounter Lidl has introduced a “rescue bag” for less than perfect fruit and vegetables in an attempt to prevent food waste. The 5kg rescue bag contains various types of fruit...
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Food security has become a strategic issue in Europe
In the past two years, agriculture has faced several serious challenges. All over Europe, agriculture had to survive in extraordinary circumstances, which enhanced the role of food supply – emphasized...
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This development also represents the renewal of agriculture
Historical opportunity, historical responsibility and historical difficulty – these three concepts characterize Hungarian agriculture today, we need to determine where the world’s agriculture is headed based on them, and where...
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István Nagy: Hungarian wine producers are not opponents, but inspirers of each other
Hungarian wine producers are not opponents of each other, but inspire each other; this is what drives this sector forward – said the Minister of Agriculture at the ceremonial announcement...
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The lack of fodder in organic animal husbandry can be alleviated
Regarding this year’s damage mitigation year, the Minister of Agriculture announced a drought for the entire country on August 19, the drought announcement may contribute to the solution of the...
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The fate of discount newspapers in Hungary has been decided: Lidl, Spar, Auchan showed their strength
While Obi launched its printed catalog with a single hussar cut, most domestic store chains do not plan to introduce paper-based discount newspapers for the time being. Lidl, Aldi, Spar,...
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The proportion of fake honey on the shelves of Hungarian stores is worrying
A new inspection has revealed that the majority of shop honeys do not meet quality requirements. However, the producers’ honeys passed the test well – InfoStart points out. The National...
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The price of coffee continues to rise
Brazil is the main producer of arabica, which accounts for roughly 70 percent of the world’s coffee production. Due to the drought affecting the country and transportation difficulties, we can...
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Heatwaves Force Early Spanish Wine Harvests, Nighttime Picking
Forced to start harvesting a few weeks earlier in the season due to brutal summer temperatures and drought influenced by climate change, some Spanish vineyards such as this family business outside Madrid...
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Sainsbury’s is investing £60m in keeping food and grocery prices low
Sainsbury’s is investing £60m in keeping food and grocery prices low this autumn as part of its biggest ever ‘September price blitz’. The investment will help customers feeling the pressure of...
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KSH: For now, investments have increased, but that will change soon
Investments increased in the second quarter of this year based on the latest data from the KSH, both the corporate and budgetary spheres contributed to the expansion, but the driving...
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The number of champagne wineries in Hungary has tripled
The number of wineries producing champagne has tripled in 5 years and last year it already exceeded 120 wineries, thanks to the growing consumer demand for special, high-quality champagnes and...
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Can Hungarian customers say goodbye to their favorite chips flavors? Several domestic store chains made the announcement
Many product manufacturers have been forced to change their food ingredients since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. Due to the shortage and rising prices of raw materials, it...
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Coca-Cola Hungary has been supporting the work of the Hungarian Red Cross for 10 years
Coca-Cola Hungary and the Hungarian Red Cross have been working together for years to make the everyday life of those living in poverty as easy as possible. In recognition of...
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Euro Zone Inflation Hits Yet Another Record High In August
Euro zone inflation rose to another record high this month, beating expectations and solidifying the case for further big European Central Bank rate hikes even before pries peak near the turn...
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Nestlé To Launch Vegan KitKat Across Europe After Successful Pilot
Nestlé has announced that it plans to roll out the vegan version of KitKat across Europe following a successful pilot in the UK and some other countries. KitKat V will be sold in 15 countries...
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By the end of the year, poultry meat may become at least two times more expensive
László Bárány, owner of the Master Good company group, told Index that a price increase of at least 30-35 percent is expected for poultry products in the next four months....
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UK: Aldi and Lidl Predicted to Overtake Tesco by 2027
Former Lidl UK boss Ronny Gottschlich has predicted that German retailers Aldi and Lidl will overtake Tesco – currently the UK’s largest supermarket – within the next five years. Gottschlich,...
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A never-before-seen wage increase is possible for SMEs
In line with the increase in inflation, SMEs are preparing for an unprecedented wage increase of 11 percent, according to the second quarter results of the K&H SME Confidence Index...
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Belvárosi Sörfesztivál begins with the support of SPAR Hungary
The 6th Downtown Beer Festival begins today, and SPAR Hungary has been its main sponsor since this year. The domestic chain has been helping small domestic businesses, including small-scale breweries,...
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Downsizing in the stores: many favorite products can be found in smaller sizes only
Along with the inflation, the shrinking inflation in the Hungarian stores also picked up, few products can escape the downsizing, which is considered a typical crisis phenomenon, and we also...
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Tranzit Group CEO: A painful period awaits us, we need to get prepared
Uncertainty is a significant factor, but one thing is certain: the coming period will be painful for both producers and consumers – Ákos Szabó, CEO of the Tranzit Group, told...
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A huge spa closing wave may start in autumn
Hajdúszoboszló and Hévíz are not escaping either – claims the president of the Hungarian Bathing Association, Zoltán Kántás. He explained in detail the components of the impending tragedy to Infostart’s...
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