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AGRO UNI – Focus on current issues of Hungarian agricultural higher education – online conference
Organized by the Department of Agricultural Sciences of the National Association of Doctoral Students, the Hungarian Science and Innovation Management Foundation and the Digital Welfare Program, AGRO UNI will be...
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Fidelity International: Analyst Survey Starts – Competition for Net Zero Carbon Emissions
By the end of the decade, almost a quarter (24%) of all companies will be carbon neutral, according to a Fidelity International Analyst Survey showing that environmental, social and corporate...
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MNB: clear progress in green finances last year
Despite the pandemic, there was clear progress in green finance last year, many banks are working to introduce green loans, and the Hungarian state has successfully issued green government securities,...
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New fertilizer in Israel could be the solution of the future
An Israeli company would produce an odorless, safely stored and usable fertilizer from animal feces – agrarszektor.hu wrote. The procedure, developed by Paulee CleanTec, was originally intended to get rid...
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FAO Food Price Index rises for ninth consecutive month in February
Global food commodity prices rose for the ninth consecutive month in February, with quotations for sugar and vegetable oils increasing the most, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
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A guide to plastic bags
From 1 July 2021 new rules enter into force for in-store plastic bags. Between 15 and 50 micrometres only biodegradable bags can be used. Bags thinner and thicker than these...
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Last year the Easter rabbit stayed put, but this year it plans to hop
The premiumisation process didn’t stop Easter confectionery was one of the biggest loser FMCG categories of the coronavirus pandemic that broke out in March 2020. Families spent their money on...
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Beyond Meat Signs Multi-Year Supply Deals With McDonald’s And Yum Brands
Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat has said that it has signed multi-year supply deals with McDonald’s Corp and KFC owner Yum Brands Inc, underscoring consumers’ appetite for vegetable-based alternatives and Beyond Meat‘s leading position. The plant-based meat industry has...
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(HU) Megújuló energiára áll át a Mars Ausztrália
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Google Vows No New User Tracking in Chrome Ad Data Changes
Google says it won’t develop new ways to follow individual users across the internet after it phases out existing ad tracking technology from Chrome browsers in an upcoming overhaul aimed...
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Analysts: strong rebound potential in last year’s fourth-quarter GDP data
This year’s economic outlook is viewed differently by analysts interviewed by MTI; there were those who believed that last year’s upward-revised fourth-quarter GDP figure indicated a significant rebound potential, and...
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The adventures of Frutti and Veggi continue as the European Fresh Team
This year marks the start of another three-year period of the EU Chamber of Agriculture’s (NAK) EU campaign to promote fruit and vegetable consumption in cooperation with French-Belgian professional organizations....
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Etele Plaza has received the occupancy permit – the tenants are moving in
Etele Plaza has obtained the commissioning permit, so the tenants can start building their new stores in the largest shopping center in Buda. Developed by Futureal, with an investment value...
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The Czech company operating Kifli.hu is expanding from 190 million euros
Rohlik Group has raised 190 million euros from investors to expand its existing markets and enter the online food market in Germany. The company is present in Hungary with the...
Read moreThe Food Bank and Munch enter into a strategic partnership
The Hungarian Food Bank Association and Munch, the Food Saving Social Enterprise, have concluded an investment agreement. Thanks to the cooperation between the Food Bank and Munch, the food surpluses...
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The Media Union Foundation’s national campaign against food waste has ended
The “Live Fully!”, campaign launched last August, ended in February. It is a nationwide social campaign aimed at raising awareness of food waste and, in the long run, reducing waste....
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For the first time, Lidl offers a household product made from recycled plastic
As part of REset Plastic’s plastics strategy, Lidl is constantly working to reduce its use of plastics and use more and more recycled plastics. The company aims to get closer...
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Sweets Innovation Award for Rimóczi-Art
Rimóczi-Art Kft. in Lajosmizse won the Sweets Innovation Award of the Association of Hungarian Sweets Manufacturers with its innovation of “Santa in Mask”. The Association has established the award to...
Read moreALDI TRAVEL introduces a free cancellation option
ALDI TRAVEL expects a significant increase in traffic in Hungary: more and more people would like to travel after receiving vaccinations against Covid-19. The company has been experiencing a growing...
Read moreInnovative solutions for high quality pork
Bóly Zrt., part of the Bonafarm Group, the Kaposvár Campus of the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and the consortium established by the University of Debrecen within the...
Read moreBudapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for tax enforcement moratorium for the most vulnerable companies
The Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BKIK) proposes that, in view of the epidemiological situation, the issuance of official collection orders initiated by the Mayor’s Office and the National...
Read moreConsumer price inflation has accelerated in OECD countries
In the member states of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), consumer price inflation accelerated to 1.5 percent year-on-year in January from 1.2 percent in December. In January,...
Read moreMost of the restrictions in Germany could be extended until the end of March
Most of the restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the new type of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in Germany could be extended until March 28, according to a leaked draft proposal...
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A Shoe-in for Success
Unique Store Fixtures’ contribution helps Chrisitan Louboutin’s new boutique showcase products in style. On the Retail Enviroments site published by POPAI Hungary’s mother organisation Shop! HQ, there is a nicely...
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New and innovative real estate services company appears in the Hungarian market
The new real estate services company is named Nhood, and the new Hungarian company is called Nhood Services Hungary Kft. In January 2021 Antoine Grolin, Chairman of Ceetrus and Nodi...
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Red means CBA!
When we hear the word ‘red’ in Hungarian retail trade, we instantly think of the private label products of CBA and Príma: these are called Piros (meaning ‘red’ in Hungarian)....
Read moreA Foray Into Returnable Bottles – Aldi Süd Starts Test Phase
Aldi Süd is testing the sale of mineral water and beer in returnable bottles at the regional subsidiaries in Bingen and Eschweiler. In each case, the favourite varieties of the...
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Britain Raises Contactless Limit As COVID Accelerates Electronic Payments
Britain is more than doubling to £100 ($139.75) the limit on contactless payments made with debit or credit cards, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, as COVID-19 accelerates a shift...
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Open AI Energy Initiative Partnership Formed
Shell, Baker Hughes, Microsoft, and C3 AI fuse their expertise to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI) for energy sector applications. The energy industry is no stranger to digital...
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Magazine: Strong brands, strong flavours
They don’t care about the pandemic or the changes of seasons: wet condiment (ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise) and horseradish sales continue to grow. Anita Plánk, ideation lead of Unilever Magyarország...
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