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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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Telenor: Hungarians do not give up Christmas despite the pandemic
Due to the pandemic, the conditions are not ideal for celebrating this year’s Christmas, but Hungarians are Christmas-loving, do not give up the celebration and plan to replace less personal...
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Salty caramel Christmas candy became the Christmas candy of the year this year
Demeter Chocolate won the title of Saloon Sugar of the Year 2020 for savory caramel sweets. The competition was held for the first time this year as a civil initiative...
Read moreWithout a terminal, Hungarian merchants can also accept card payments by smartphone
Hungarian merchants can also use their smartphones to accept cards when paying, so they can comply with the regulation, which will come into force within a month and a half,...
Read moreRetail sales growth slowed in the United States in October
In the United States, retail sales grew less than expected in October, according to a report by the Census Bureau, a statistical institute in the Washington Department of Commerce. With...
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Beyond Meat Launches Plant-Based Minced Pork In China
Beyond Meat Inc has launched plant-based minced pork in China, as the faux meat maker seeks to tap into the growing demand for its products in the lucrative Asian market. The company said its...
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Continente To Eliminate Microplastics From Own-Brand Cosmetics By Year End
Portuguese retailer Continente has pledged to eliminate microplastics from private label hygiene and beauty products by the end of this year. The decision includes Continente’s MyLabel brand, which offers a...
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M&S Food To Launch Innovation Hub In January 2021
M&S Food plans to launch an innovation hub in January 2021 to focus on disruptive innovation and create industry-leading products, the retailer has said. The initiative is in line with...
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Magazine: New methods of payment: All the proof of the pudding is in the eating
Payment by card or mobile phone are received positively everywhere, András Bakonyi, commercial director of Ingenico Hungary reckons. For a retailer, it is the easiest if it provides a POS-terminal...
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Unilever declares war on food waste and unhealthy food
Unilever has announced the launch of a large-scale program to help consumers eat healthier and reduce the environmental impact of food production. As part of this, the company undertakes to...
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AM: The Parliament accepted the bill on family farms
Favorable tax conditions, decreasing administrative burdens and an operating environment in line with 21st century expectations are provided for primary producers by the law on family farms adopted by the...
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Non-Traditional Advent Calendars
The market for advent calendars continues to evolve as consumers search for unique ways to indulge before the holidays. It’s also an opportunity for retailers to allow their shoppers to...
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MNB: 3.5 percent increase in households’ monetary assets
Households’ net financial savings increased by 432 billion HUF, or 3.5 percent of GDP, in the third quarter. Financial assets increased by 719 billion HUF and liabilities by 287 billion...
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Fewer people buy counterfeit products, according to a study
Only 11 percent of the population has bought counterfeit products in the past year, but fewer and fewer Hungarians are recognizing their harmful effects on – the National Anti-Counterfeiting Board...
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The rules for teleworking have become more flexible
According to a government decree published in the Hungarian Gazette, the new rules for teleworking announced for the duration of the emergency will apply from Thursday. The decree regulates three...
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You can shop for Christmas and New Year until 7 p.m.?
The question is valid for those, who read the decree 505/2020. The answer is no, the Hungarian Government stated, that many news misunderstood the declaration. The fact is, that the...
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Mastercard: Google Pay has also been launched in Hungary
The Google Pay mobile payment service, which has now been launched in Hungary in cooperation with Mastercard card issuer partners – the global payment technology company told MTI on Tuesday....
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Nébih revealed quality problems in dry cat food
Quality defects in dry cat food were revealed in a laboratory test conducted in the Supermenta program by experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). According to the...
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How much fluid should a schoolpupil drink
Whatever the season, you should always pay attention to your children’s fluid intake. Hydration plays an important role not only during sports or exercise, but also when sitting in front...
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The short-stemmed black cherry from Szomolya has also been protected in the EU
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of the Szomolya short-stemmed black cherry in the list of protected designations of origin, the EU commission said. According to the information provided...
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Consumer prices have fallen on an annual basis in the euro area
Consumer prices also fell in October in the euro area on an annual basis, according to Wednesday’s statement by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office. In October, consumer prices in...
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In ten years, Hungary’s trade turnover with Indonesia increased by 29 percent
“In Indonesia, Hungary’ trade turnover has grown by 29 percent in ten years,” – the Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed on his Facebook page. Szijjártó Péter, who was quarantined for...
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