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It is planned to establish an animal genetics laboratory in Kaposvár
At the beginning of July, MÁSZ concluded a strategic agreement of outstanding professional significance between the University of Kaposvár and Nébih – agrarszektor.hu wrote. The aim of the cooperation is...
Read moreMeat-free balls for meat lovers – IKEA presents a more sustainable alternative to iconic meatballs
The meat-free ball, which has a climate footprint of only 4 percent of the classic meat ball, was born out of the idea that IKEA could reproduce the popular meat...
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More than 150,000 European textile jobs have been put at risk
More than 150,000 jobs have been put at risk in the European clothing and textile industry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent study by credit...
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Consumer confidence in the euro area deteriorated in July
Consumer confidence in the eurozone deteriorated in July, according to a preliminary flash estimate released by the European Commission on Thursday. In the eurozone, the consumer confidence index decreased by...
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A virus-neutralizing, reusable mask has been developed in Portugal
The SARS-CoV-2 virus inactivating mask was developed by a consortium of companies and scientific research institutes. The textile mask called MoxAD-Tech passed the tests performed at the Joao Lobo Antunes...
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The Swiss watch industry is in serious crisis
The Swiss watchmaking industry has entered an “unprecedented crisis” following a fall in demand as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and a temporary halt in production, shipping and sales...
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Kenyan Recycling Firm Mixes Kitchen Waste To Boost Urban Farming
Kenyan urban farmer Francis Wachira credits a soil recycling company with keeping him afloat financially during the coronavirus crisis: it helped him to start producing herbs and vegetables on his tiny Nairobi...
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Coop Switzerland Introduces Vegan Ice Cream Range
Coop Switzerland has added nine new vegan ice cream variants to its own-brand ice cream assortment. The new additions, available in cups, cones and popsicle formats, are part of the Coop...
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Lidl To Open Sustainable Store With Daycare Facility In Baden-Württemberg
German discounter Lidl has announced that it has commenced construction of a sustainable store with a daycare facility in Bietigheim-Bissingen in Baden-Württemberg. The upper floor of the store will house...
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Magazine: Clean and comfortable – without taboos
Essity Hungary Kft.’s senior brand manager Barbara Horváth told our magazine that the intimate hygiene category had expanded in both value and volume. Sales increased in all segments, with sanitary...
Read moreVarga Mihály: economy already revived the a bit in June, but the half-year GDP may decrease by 5 percent
The economy picked up slightly in June, but GDP in the second quarter may still shrink by 10 percent year-on-year and shrink by 5 percent in the second half of...
Read moreDairy alternatives are conquering
Due to the increase in the number of consumers seeking to reduce the consumption of flexiterarian, ie meat and animal food products, the popularity of dairy alternatives is also increasing...
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K&H: SMEs left the crisis behind
The virus pandemic had a surprisingly moderate effect on the expectations of company executives. According to the most recent K&H SME Confidence Index, domestic SMEs’ sales and profit expectations for...
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Unilever joins test of voice-powered ads
Several global brands began testing interactive ads that respond to voice commands on Pandora, the streaming platform owned by Sirius XM. For years, Pandora has been operating on millions of...
Read moreBeekeeping Association: the worst honey harvest of the fifty years is expected this year
The worst honey yield in the last fifty years is expected this year, only a third or a quarter of the average yield – the president of the National Hungarian...
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Nébih warns about the deadline for concluding contracts for apple purchases
Processors who process more than 200 tonnes of apples must contract at least 60 percent of the fruit they process by 1 August – the National Food Chain Safety Authority...
Read moreNAK: a slightl delay in the harvest in the eastern part of the country
Rainy weather has slowed down harvesting in the eastern part of the country, so instead of the usual end of July, the harvest is expected to end only in early...
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NAIK: the turnover of ornamental plant growers was 12.4 billion HUF last year
In Hungary, the total area used for ornamental crop production was 1,518 hectares last year, and the net sales of the sector amounted to 12.4 billion HUF, according to one...
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Chocolate is good for the heart
Consumption of chocolate once a week could reduce the risk of heart disease – according to a new study published in the journal of the European Society of Cardiology. “Our...
Read moreNatural caffeine has a longer lasting effect than its artificial version
Natural caffeine has a longer-lasting and more even effect on the thought process and mood than artificial caffeine, researchers at Clarkson University have found. The authors of a study published...
Read moreConsumer sentiment in Germany has improved significantly
The consumer sentiment index of the GfK Economic Research Institute in Nuremberg, Germany, in August exceeded expectations, partly due to the reduction of VAT as part of the government’s economic...
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Agriculture has become a strategic sector
The coronavirus epidemic showed the importance of Hungarian agriculture and the food industry, said Sándor Farkas, Parliamentary Secretary of State for Hungarian Bread, at the 15 million wheat grain program...
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A fruit processing plant was handed over in Hatvan
High added value, experience, proper risk management, well-assessed market demands, a production structure and modern technology provide the efficiency of a business, and the government can provide a means for...
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(HU) Járványhelyzetben is lehet gondtalan a külföldi nyaralás
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Organic Food Sales Set New Records In Denmark
Organic food sales in Denmark increased by 9% year-on-year in 2019, to DKK 14.1 billion (€1.89 billion), accounting for 12% of total sales, according to the latest data from Statistics...
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Smurfit Kappa Installs Solar Panel System In Columbia
Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has announced that it has installed a state-of-the-art solar panel system in its Colombian forestry operations. The photovoltaic system will supply 50% of the energy needs...
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Co-op And John Lewis To Extend Click & Collect Partnership
Britain’s Co-op has announced plans to extend the Click & Collect delivery and returns service offered by John Lewis & Partners to more than 500 stores by the end of...
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(HU) Szinergiák a Coca Cola vendéglátást támogató kampányában
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Most people feel they spend more on food than before
Food prices have skyrocketed worldwide in recent months, pertly due to the coronavirus situation. No wonder most people feel they spend significantly more on food than before. According to a...
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