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A meat-free diet may be associated with an increased risk of fractures
Followers of a meat-free diet may face a higher risk of fractures, especially hip fractures, according to a new, largest study on the subject to date. The connection may be...
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Chamber of Agriculture: concerns about pesticides are exaggerated
In the European Union, there has a typically unfounded opposition to pesticides – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) said in a statement on Friday. The rules for the authorization...
Read moreAn agreement between the EU and China on the protection of geographical indications could enter into force
With the approval of the Council of the European Union, an agreement could enter into force from early 2021 to protect hundreds of European geographical indications (geographical indications and designations...
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Walmart adds to its last-mile arsenal with acquisition of JoyRun
Walmart acquires startup JoyRun, which operates favourable or affordable fixed-price delivery within residential communities. Walmart is thus expanding its last-mile services. Walmart plans to acquire assets, including talent, technology and...
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In November, consumer sentiment declined to minus 17.6 points in the euro area
The European Commission’s euro area consumer sentiment index fell to a lower-than-expected level in November, but has also fallen to its lowest level since May. According to a preliminary survey...
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(HU) Kik nyertek CSR Hungary Díjat 2020-ban?
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By joining forces we can overcome even the biggest obstacles
2020 brought new, never-before-seen challenges for the business sector too. The hardships created by the coronavirus showed: rapid reaction, flexibility and adapting to the new conditions are very important in...
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Magazine: Nothing can stop quality and value from becoming increasingly important
In 2020, the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition was organised by DIAMOND Szervezőiroda Bt., Hajnal Húskombinát Kft., Legrand Magyarország Villamossági Rendszerek Zrt., Poli-Farbe Vegyipari Kft., ProfessionCert Kft. and Szám-Pont...
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GKI’s economic sentiment index did not reach its level of the beginning of this summer in November
GKI’s economic sentiment index fell sharply in November, falling below its level in early summer. According to a survey conducted by GKI Economic Research Co. with the support of the...
Read moreMKIK GVI: business cycle indicator at the pre-epidemic level
The economic indicator of the MKIK GVI Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship Research (MKIK GVI) rose from 28 points to 38 points in April, the lowest value since the beginning...
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Santa Claus will be more successful than the bunny, the candy makers hope
Although they expect a drop in sales, domestic confectioners are confident that the turnover of seasonal sweets, chocolate figures and Christmas candy linked to Santa Claus and Christmas can approach...
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METRO encourages everyone worldwide to support gastronomy
METRO has embarked on an extensive global campaign on television and social media that will be featured in 18 countries. The campaign draws consumers ’attention to how COVID-19 overshadows the...
Read more80 percent of the corn was harvested in Zala County
Almost 80 percent of the corn produced on 29,000 hectares was harvested in Zala County, with an average yield of 8.6 tons per hectare – the county president of the...
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Hungarian SMEs are growing up for ERP implementation tasks according to SAP and its partners
There are currently 1,200 users of SAP Business One enterprise management software in Hungary, which is a solution specifically recommended for small and medium-sized enterprises. In the “Digital Transformation of...
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Lidl’s educational competition was a huge success
Lidl’s Healthy in the Desk program was very popular among students. At the online Knowledge Test, which was launched as part of the initiative and involved health-conscious nutrition, 737 primary...
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Atmedia is strengthening with new economic content and a hiking online site
From the middle of November 2020, the portfolio of the multimedia trading house will be expanded with leisure and business-themed sites. Atmedia sells the advertising space of the Berek.hu website...
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The Hungarian and Moroccan seed associations have concluded a cooperation agreement
A co-operation agreement has been concluded between the Seed Association and the Interprofessional Organization and Product Council (VSZT) and the Moroccan Seed Producers Association, which will work closely together to...
Read moreA global map of 20,000 bee species around the world has been completed
A global map showing the distribution of 20,000 bee species around the world has been drawn up by Singaporean and Chinese researchers who say their work will help insect conservation...
Read moreThe economic performance of OECD member countries increased significantly in the third quarter
The economic performance of the 37 member states of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) increased significantly in the third quarter compared with the second quarter, when the...
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Pickup services are more and more popular
Retailers in the US have taken advantage of a large click-and-collect footprint while others have scrambled to expand the increasingly popular service. Pickup services are available int he US from...
Read moreShanghai has been voted the smartest city in the world this year
Shanghai has been voted the “smartest” city in the world this year at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), which recognized the Chinese city for the first time, the...
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When the shop closes…
The second wave of the pandemic brought several new regulations that affect the use of commercial-purpose spaces. In the shops everyone must wear a face mask – not only on...
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Sustainability in the FMCG industry
The importance of sustainability is increasingly permeating the FMCG industry and the daily lives of supply chain steakholders. Pascal Kuipers, reporter for the monthly video news program PLMALive.eu of the...
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The coronavirus changes the Hungarian and regional advertising market
Mainly due to state advertising spending – which was 10 percent higher in 2019 than a year earlier – the domestic advertising market, which was still soaring last year, is...
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Every year, Hungarians spend more than 13 billion forints on capsule coffee
The growth engine of the Hungarian coffee market was driven by grain and capsule coffee – while grain 13, capsule coffee accounted for 23% of the retail coffee volume sold...
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SPAR is looking for emerging Hungarian suppliers
The Business Show between Sharks (Cápák) continues on RTL Club. This year, the Hungaricool by SPAR product competition will join the show, the winners of which will also be on...
Read moreThe Hungarian Food Bank Association will collect donations in Tesco stores this year again
Between 27 and 29 November, the Hungarian Food Bank Association’s traditional Christmas long-term food collection campaign will be held in Tesco stores this year to help families in need before...
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Nutline donated healthy snacks to domestic organizations
Nutline, marketed by Instersnack Magyarország Kft., also known for its Chio and Pom-Bär brands, donated a total of 1.7 million HUF worth of healthy snacks to 5 organizations. The company...
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Vajda-Papír is building another factory unit in Dunaföldvár with an investment of 16 billion
Vajda-Papír, the leading Hungarian-owned manufacturer in the market of hygienic paper products, is building a new plant in Dunaföldvár. The Minister of Finance emphasized that the company’s 16 billion HUF...
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