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Mercadona Earmarks €150m For Next Round Of Price Reduction
Spanish retailer Mercadona plans to invest €150 million in lowering the prices of a range of products to help consumers save on their grocery baskets. The latest initiative will see...
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Agrometeorology: the drought is not easing
For weeks, the drought has been intensifying in most of Hungary, corn and sunflower stocks are in forced ripening in more and more places and have begun to dry out,...
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Hungarian Leasing Association: The first half of the year is encouraging, but the turnaround will come soon
Although the Hungarian leasing market improved in several asset categories in the first half of the year, there is also a decrease in orders for motor vehicles and production equipment,...
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Azzurra Capital acquires a strategic stake in Lucart’s holding company, Pasfin
Azzurra Capital has entered into a binding agreement on the acquisition of a strategic stake in the Pasfin holding company, which fully controls the leading paper industry company, Lucart, present...
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The GVH cracked down on illegal e-cigarettes
The Economic Competition Office (GVH) imposed a HUF 189 million fine on the Slovak company Airbox, as it created a false impression among consumers that it legally distributes electronic cigarettes...
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KSH: in July, consumer prices increased by 4.1 percent on average compared to the same month of the previous year
In July 2024, consumer prices were on average 4.1 percent higher than a year earlier, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) reported on Thursday. Compared to June, prices rose by an...
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NGM: in accordance with market expectations, inflation remains at a low level
Based on the latest data from the Central Statistical Office, the rate of inflation reached 4.1 percent on an annual basis in July 2024, which is favorable in line with...
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Will the price increase continue?
According to the latest data, Hungarian customers still could not escape the drastic price increase of certain foodstuffs. In the past month, the prices of flour, UHT milk, and granulated...
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The new ice cream of the Hungarian Meki tempts you with the summer flavors of pistachio and strawberry
McDonald’s is introducing a new summer delicacy available for a limited time in its domestic restaurants, in which the popular Mekis ice cream is supplemented with creamy pistachio topping and...
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Minister of Agriculture: Hungarians’ bread will be guaranteed in 2024
Bread always and everywhere carries the message of safety, future and survival. However, for us Hungarians, it is a self-evident metaphor of life. Hungarians’ bread is guaranteed this year as...
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Gergely Fábián: peace is needed to restore the performance of industry
According to the State Secretary responsible for industrial policy and technology of the Ministry of Economy, peace is needed to restore the performance of industry, the ministry told MTI on...
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Thirteen out of twenty-four bakeries were found by NAV to have made a serious mistake in issuing receipts
Twenty-four bakeries were checked on the basis of traffic data from online cash registers, and inspectors from the Fejér county of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) found a...
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How can we keep our food fresh even in the heat?
It is well known that food spoils faster and more easily during the heat wave. With proper food storage – that is, if we know what these are and store...
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PET bottles and aluminum cans at the Sziget Festival: challenges and solutions
The redemption system for PET bottles and aluminum cans, which came into effect on July 1, also affects the Sziget Festival, but visitors cannot get the deposit back due to...
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New trends in the home appliance market: minimalism and functionality are in the foreground
Since August, nearly 50 percent of OMV Hungária’s filling stations have already been powered by solar panels. As a result of the investment, the wells will produce energy corresponding to...
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FANTA® and WARNER BROS joined forces. PICTURES
Since August, nearly 50 percent of OMV Hungária’s filling stations have already been powered by solar panels. As a result of the investment, the wells will produce energy corresponding to...
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Installed solar panels at OMV’s 100 domestic charging stations
Since August, nearly 50 percent of OMV Hungária’s filling stations have already been powered by solar panels. As a result of the investment, the wells will produce energy corresponding to...
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Morrisons raises store freezer temperatures to limit carbon emissions
Morrisons has launched a new trial to increase the temperature of some supermarket freezers by 3°C in a bid to cut carbon emissions. The move, which will not impact food...
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Nébih issued an emergency permit
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has issued an emergency permit for three diquat active plant protection products based on indications from professional and producer chambers. The purpose of...
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Louis Vuitton opens first chocolate store in China
Louis Vuitton has brought its chocolate shop to the city, the third-ever location in the world, after Paris and Singapore. It is, of course, the first Chinese location of the...
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The turnaround in retail trade is yet to come – sector outlook
The retail sales data were worse than expected in June. At the same time, on the basis of the latest data on wage growth in June, which exceeded expectations (14.8%...
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The Hungarian economy faces challenges: slow consumption growth and question marks
The growth of the Hungarian economy has faced many challenges in recent months, especially in terms of retail sales. Despite the fact that real earnings are constantly increasing, consumption is...
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Based on Visa data, it becomes clear how the French economy will be stimulated by increased consumption during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Visa, the official payment technology partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has released new data on the first consumption results of the opening weekend of the Olympic Games. Based...
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GKI: Digital competences in Hungary
In today’s information society, digital competences are valued on the labor market, and work productivity largely depends on whether employees are comfortable using new technologies. In the vast majority of...
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Hungarian winemakers are worried
The extreme heat wave of 2023 posed serious challenges to Hungarian winemakers, which meant that in certain areas of the country, the harvest had to start already at the beginning...
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6 tips from Diageo for responsible alcohol consumption
Summer is in full swing, the time for outdoor events, gatherings of friends, joint barbecues and, of course, summer festivals. This week also marks the start of the Sziget Festival,...
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ALDI is waiting for the islanders with its low store prices again this year
With its budget-friendly pop-up store and free Grill Zone, ALDI is expanding to Sziget for the seventh time, where festival-goers can get a hot meal for as little as HUF...
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The ultimate taste experience, which is why mineral water is the best accompaniment to meals and coffee
In order to enjoy the perfect experience of eating and drinking coffee, several factors should be taken into account. In addition to the quality and preparation methods, the drink consumed...
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Bedeco Cocoa is back on the shelves
Bedeco cocoa, which became famous in the mid-’80s, reappears on store shelves, in a modern form and in a more health-conscious, light version. Bedeco, once the favorite cocoa of Hungarian...
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