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AM: payment applications for wine investments may be submitted at a later date
Due to the strict measures introduced in connection with the coronavirus outbreak, the transport of oenological machinery and technological equipment has slipped in several cases, and the Ministry of Agriculture...
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Agricultural Man of the Year award presented
The Agricultural Man of the Year award was presented, which was won by Otto Pálmai in 2020, the Agrotrend Group told MTI on Monday. In 2020, the organizers again searched...
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HelloParks, part of the Futureal Group, is developing a 400,000 m2 logistic megapark in Budapest western catchment area
In the western agglomeration of the capital, next to the M1 motorway, Patyon continues its expansion helloparks. The company’s biggest development to date complements helloparks phó in the north and...
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Orbit Mints sugarfree hard candy
New innovations in 2021: Orbit Mints hard candy is available in the most popular Orbit chewing gum flavours. Orbit Mints spearmint and peppermint candies are the perfect choice if you...
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Magazine: Report from the boardroom (Part 3) – An interview with Michael Holm, Diageo’s managing director for Eastern European markets
In our new series Judit Szalóky Tóth, a Boyden Executive Search partner makes interviews with executives. This time she asks questions from Michael Holm, who has been the managing director...
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KSH: The turnover of retail stores increased by 10.6 percent
In April, the volume of retail trade – as a result of the phasing out of restrictions from the middle of the month and the low point in April last...
Read moreAM: one can apply for support for small farms again
Between 3 June 2021 and 17 June 2021, small farms again had the opportunity to submit their support applications. The Ministry of Agriculture is once again encouraging those concerned to...
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Retail sales in the euro area declined more than expected
Retail sales in the euro area decreased more than expected by analysts in April compared with March. The European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, said on Friday that retail sales fell...
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The BorÉRT wine tourism event will be held in Budapest again this year
The BorÉRT Wine Tourism Conference, Exhibition and Fair in Budapest, at the Hungarian Agricultural Museum, starts on June 24 this year, the organizers told MTI. This year’s guest of Hungary’s...
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Promotion war against Amazon
Target and Walmart are facing Amazon head-on, announcing longer sales events that both start on June 20 — a day earlier than Prime Day. Shoppers will benefit for sure. Last year,...
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How to get rid of single-use plastics at your McDonald’s
McDonald’s plans to replace plastic packaging materials in addition to EU directives and domestic regulations, with the next step being to start replacing plastic straws and cutlery with alternatives made...
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András Simor: Fear motivates for saving money for the long term
Trade magazin’s Business Podcast, Future Talks with Szilvia Krizsó continues In the latest episode of the Future Talks podcast Szilvia Krizsó’s guest was András Simor, economist, a member of Erste...
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That’s the way Hungarians are planning their holiday
As the weather warms, the epidemic becomes more and more topical: what about this year’s holiday? And if we decided to go on vacation, where do we go? Should we...
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Mokate XXL Mokate Gold
Less plastic, more comfort! The instant mixes of Mokate are now also available in eco-friendly packaging. You can find the products on the shelves of retail chain stores. Contact: Mokate International...
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Mars’s sustainability plan to be reached even before 2025
Mars is transforming the way we do business. From replacing plastic packaging with eco-friendly materials, to advancing global research on critical food safety challenges, to rethinking where and how we...
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SAP creates the world’s largest business network
The leading business software giant is holding its most important annual trade conference virtually. The new developments presented at sapphire now 2021’s opening event serve the needs of both small...
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ISO 9001 certification for Contronics dry misting technology
By providing the whole fresh food supply chain with dry mist, Contronics makes it possible to store, transport and sell fruits and vegetables without any harm to their quality. With...
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Asda’s closing of in-store bakeries can result in 1,200 fewer jobs
Asda is in negotiations with its 1,200 in-store bakery workers about the closure of these units and the step’s possible effects. Asda’s plan is to keep employing these people, but...
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Banco Fresco to open 16 stores in Italy until 2022
Italian fresh food company Banco Fresco will open 6 stores this year and another 10 in 2022, before doubling the size of its network in 2023. Banco Fresco was established...
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France’s Ynsect targets the food market by acquiring Protifarm
France’s Ynsect is buying Dutch company Protifarm, as part of its strategy for targeting the market of healthy and sustainable food products. Protifarm is the leading company in using insects...
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Selex focuses on the sustainability of its private labels
Italian retailer Selex wants to introduce recycled materials in an attempt to use less new packaging material for its private label products. According to the company’s action plan – which...
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Waitrose’s organic wine Duchy Organic debuts with box packaging
Waitrose & Partners is coming out with its first box-packaged wine in the Duchy Organic product range: a 2.25-litre Pinot Grigio from Puglia, Italy. It was more than 10 years...
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Russia’s Yandex to start grocery delivery in Paris and London
Russian company Yandex plans to launch a grocery delivery service in Paris in the 2nd quarter and in London in the 3rd quarter. Yandex.Lavka started in Russia in 2019 and...
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Salov’s cooking oils marketed in rPET bottles
Italian cooking oil company Salov is well-known in Hungary for its Filippo Berio brand. The company has switched to rPET bottles for marketing its Sagra brand: the company now puts...
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Amazon Fresh opens third UK store in White City
In the United Kingdom Amazon Fresh opened its third store in White City. Just like the other two stores, the new 230m² Amazon Fresh utilises the ‘Just Walk Out’ technology....
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Pepsi MAX rolls out caffeine-free cola
The latest product in the Pepsi MAX range is Pepsi MAX No Caffeine. This sugar- and caffeine-free cola is available in various formats. According to a Nielsen study, sales in...
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Edeka puts vegan product range on the market
German retailer Edeka added a vegan product selection to its ‘vehappy’ brand in April. Seven plant-based dairy alternatives were launched first (oat, almond and soy milk and soygurt). Later the...
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PepsiCo expects higher sales with the reopening of restaurants
As the vaccination process is speeding up and restaurants are gradually reopening, PepsiCo Inc hopes that organic sales will grow in the 2nd quarter of the year. Certain product categories...
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France’s Avril focuses on the plant-based industry
French agri-food group, Avril decided to sell its animal processing business in order to be able to focus on acquisitions and investments in the plant-based industry. Avril was established by...
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This year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show cancelled
Diversified Communications UK has confirmed that the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show will next be organised in 2022. The vast majority of exhibitors and partners are still worried...
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