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RANDSTAD Workmonitor: What motivates employees?
Randstad asked 27,000 employees from 34 countries about what is important to them in the world of work and what they expect from their employer. The latest Workmonitor survey reveals...
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In March, inflation remained at 2 percent in the Czech Republic
In March, annual inflation in the Czech Republic remained at 2 percent in February, the Czech Statistical Office announced on Wednesday in Prague. In a monthly comparison, prices rose by...
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Tesco would move in the direction of healthy products
Tesco, as the largest food retailer in the United Kingdom, not only strives to provide shoppers with fast and convenient food, but is also a committed supporter of healthier eating....
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According to the IKEA survey, this is the biggest challenge for Hungarians at home
We want to live in an orderly environment, but many people find it difficult to keep their home in order, mainly because there is no well-accessible, specific place for their...
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This year, Generali’s EnterPRIZE program already supports sustainable businesses with HUF 7 million
The joint 2023 survey of the Generali Group and the Italian SDA Bocconi (in which more than 1,000 European businesses were asked about their efforts in the field of sustainability)...
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MOHU REpont
On 1 January 2024 MOHU Zrt. introduced REpont, a nationwide compulsory deposit refund system for drink products put into circulation in the domestic market. Contact: MOHU Zrt.; web: https://mohu.hu/visszavaltasi-rendszer/visszavaltasi-pontok...
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BCSDH annual meeting: Let’s lead the change!
The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) held its annual meeting at the Railway History Park on 27 February. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Learn about the energy cycle with Coca-Cola!
Coca-Cola Magyarország is committed to sustainability and conscious consumption, so the company’s #myfuture platform is adding an energy cycle themed educational module to its series of circular economy learning materials....
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Newly developed crude oil and grain transport wagons are being leased by EWG from the Swiss Wascosa
The East-West Gate (EWG) intermodal terminal located in Fényeslitké in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County will lease 60 newly developed and environmentally friendly crude oil and grain transport wagons from Switzerland’s Wascosa on...
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A quarter of the companies increase the amount intended for fringe benefits
At the beginning of the year, fewer employers scheduled salary increases for this year than last year, and although there are still a majority (63%) who plan to increase wages,...
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From price sensitivity to sustainability
In 2023 sales in the cleaning products market increased by nearly 16% in value, driven mainly by rising prices, as all segments of the category declined in volume. This article...
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E21: green transition is only possible with green financial solutions
Green capital market, green financial products, greener banking aspirations – the most recent meeting of Energia21 was organized around the theme of green financial solutions, where the founding members consulted...
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Domestic sunflower cultivation is at the forefront of Europe
According to the forecast of Syngenta, the market leader in the field of sunflower seeds, compared to last year’s record 700,000 hectares, the planting area of the plant will decrease...
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Carbonated soft drinks and syrups riding the stormy waves of the market
In 2023 the carbonated soft drinks market continued to be affected by external factors such as high inflation, the changing tax environment, the introduction of the EPR fee, soaring raw...
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Joe Biden called on traders to reduce prices in the wake of the high inflation figure
The President of the United States of America, responding to the higher-than-expected inflation data, called on American companies and trade actors to reduce their prices in order to reduce inflation....
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The submission of uniform applications for 2024 has started
The legislation required for the submission of uniform applications has been published. Thus, between April 10, 2024 and June 10, 2024, farmers can submit their applications for 44 direct support and...
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C-store operator Re-Up deploys robotic chef amid big expansion plans
Re-Up, which bills itself as the c-store of the future, is partnering to deploy autonomous kitchens as it plots ambitious store growth. Re-Up, the world’s first AI-powered convenience store operator,...
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Beekeepers: this year’s harvest prospects are good, but the low purchase price is a problem for large honey producers
This year’s acacia season may be favorable for domestic beekeepers, however, as a result of persistently low purchase prices caused by Chinese honey flowing into the European Union – mostly...
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Thanks to Lidl, the bakery is expanding
As a member of the Simid Group, the Bulgarian company Hebar has made significant progress in opening up to export markets, mainly thanks to its long-term partnership with the Lidl...
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Coca-Cola’s smartwater launches canned water as demand for convenience rises
Coca-Cola brand smartwater is rolling out 12 oz aluminum cans for water, offering an updated design and elevated consumption experience. Smartwater original and smartwater alkaline with antioxidant have been available...
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Retail consolidation in Central & South-Eastern Europe accelerates: Discounters and local heroes can increase the lead against other competitors
Over the past two years the emerging markets of Europe have gained in importance in the balance sheets of international retailers. However, in contrast to the past, market share growth...
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Tesco partners with global grocers to launch retail innovation venture fund
Tesco has become one of five leading global grocery retailers to establish a pioneering collaborative venture fund to accelerate innovation across retail. The W23 Global venture fund, which is equally...
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István Nagy: change is also needed in Brussels for the sake of farmers
Change must also be achieved in the interest of farming society during the June EP elections, because Brussels’ agricultural policy threatens the future of European producers and the food security...
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European governments promote diets with protein alternatives
Several European countries are supporting plant-based and other alternative protein based diets, according to a PLMA International summary. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/4 In Denmark...
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Milka Hazelnut Creme 85 g
Milka milk chocolate made with Alpine milk and a really creamy hazelnut cream filling (36%), coated with fine, smooth Milka chocolate. Contact: Mondelēz Hungária Kft. Krisztina Nagyidai brand manager; web: www.milka.hu...
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DS Smith invests EUR 13m in its Austrian factories
Packaging company DS Smith is investing EUR 13m in its production facilities in Margarethen am Moos and Kalsdorf bei Graz in Austria. The investment will increase DS Smith’s production capacity...
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Hungarians don’t eat what they like, but what they can afford
Many people in Hungarian society don’t buy the food they want, but what they can afford – it was said at the Erste Bank analysts’ background discussion. As a result,...
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Central European financial managers are significantly more optimistic, according to the Deloitte survey
According to a recent Deloitte survey, Central European financial managers are much more optimistic than a year ago. The survey, which sought the opinions of more than five hundred financial...
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Mere is really coming: Hungarian workers are already being recruited
It seems that it was not an April fool’s joke after all, the Russian Mere store chain will soon appear in Hungary and is already making serious preparations for market...
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New commercial director at Márka Udítőgyártó
János Szász will hold the position of commercial director of Márka Üdítőgyártó Kft. from April 1, 2024. The goal of the manager, who has been working in the FMCG sector...
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