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ITM-GVH-MNB: Enhanced cooperation for consumer protection

The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM), the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) have renewed their cooperation agreement aimed at eliminating unfair commercial practices against...

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The world of work is finally being transformed by the pandemic

In a labor market that is changing as a result of the global pandemic, job security has become more important than ever: Hungarian workers are also willing to make serious...

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A new method can speed up the identification of crop defects caused by fungal infections

Due to the growing importance of food safety and increasingly stringent consumer expectations, increasingly modern technological procedures are also helping to control food quality. Double-spore mushroom samples showing symptoms of...

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Chamber of Agriculture: EU citizens view the common agricultural policy more favorably

Both European citizens and the Hungarian population have a more favorable view of farmers and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) than in recent years, according to the latest report from...

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The Constitutional Court has ruled on the Waste Act

Decision of the CC can be read here: https://www.alkotmanybirosag.hu/uploads/2021/01/sz_i_2105_18.pdf https://www.alkotmanybirosag.hu/a-legfrissebb-dontesek...

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Surprising data: we don’t start New Year’s resolutions at New Year’s Eve

Whether it’s about achieving the ideal shape or a healthier lifestyle, most people don’t take the New Year resolutions New Year character strictly. Even though we call it a New...

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The European Court of Justice has ruled in a Hungarian case – cross-border traders can breathe a sigh of relief

With its recent ruling in the Hungarian Bakati case, the European Court of Justice has settled VAT refund cases for foreign travelers and apparently is announcing a winner in the...

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Hungarian companies can also benefit from the EU-China agreement

Following the entry into force of the Investment Agreement between the EU and China, EU companies, including Hungarian companies, will no longer be required to set up joint ventures and...

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Award-Winning Store Design and POP Projects

Shop! HQ *POPAI Hungary’s mother organisation together with the Retail Design Institute presented some of the world’s most innovative retail and POP designs. The webinar was on 21. January 2021....

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Fidelity: Elephant in the room, or debt stock

The economies of the countries quickly recovered from the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, but many of them have introduced even tougher austerity measures, which will only be eased...

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Green growth: Sustainability solutions led by local people

Strategic partnerships lie at the heart of our efforts to drive transformational change in the palm oil industry. In Indonesia, we’re supporting a local development and conservation programme focused on...

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K&H: agriculture needs modern technologies

There is a growing need for modern technologies in agriculture due to consumer, environmental and economic changes, K&H told MTI on Wednesday. Climate change and the transformation of consumer expectations...

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Coop Sweden Launches First Unmanned Store

Coop Sweden has opened its first ‘unmanned’ store, located at Sätrahöjden in Gävle. The retailer tested the idea last summer, as part of its initiative to seek out more innovative retail...

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Walmart testing smart cooler grocery delivery

Walmart will start testing a grocery delivery program that involves a smart cooler at a customer’s home. The Walmart smart cooler test will start this spring, with the pilot program...

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Electronic Shelf Label market to reach $2.4B

The electronic shelf label market is expected to reach $2.4 billion by 2027, according to a report by Valuates Reports. It is also expected to grow at a compound annual...

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According to Raiffeisen, the economy is likely to grow by 4 percent this year

According to the most likely scenario this year, the economy will expand by 4 percent, but this is conditional on a significant easing of epidemiological restrictions by the end of...

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Profession.hu: the Hungarian job market stabilized in the fourth quarter last year

Last year, the Hungarian job market stabilized in the fourth quarter: the number of new job advertisements was only one percent lower than in the same period of 2019, Profession.hu...

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Savencia dairy company is closing its plant in Zalaegerszeg and develops in Veszprém

The Savencia Fromage & Dairy Hungary Zrt. – the former Veszprémtej -, will close its cheese factory in Zalaegerszeg and further develop its factory unit in Veszprém – the company...

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AM: extends the commitment period of the Bovine Milk and Animal Welfare Call

Due to the length of the legislative procedure for the Common Agricultural Policy after 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) extended the commitment period of the “Animal Welfare Restructuring Support”...

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Materials containing plastic and bamboo together should not come into contact with food

Marketing of food contact products containing plastic and bamboo together is banned in EU member states, National Food Chain Safety Agency (Nébih) grants grace period to distributors until next quarter...

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The EC would provide additional support to help economic operators

According to the European Commission, economic operators need additional support due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the panel is proposing to extend the deadline for the application of temporary state...

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Consumer prices in the euro area also fell in December

In December last year, for the fifth month in a row, consumer prices fell on an annual basis in the euro area, according to a report published by the European...

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Takarékbank: EB should make clear the environmental expectations of farmers

The European Commission (EC) should clarify the environmental obligations of farmers in the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), said Takarékbank’s Executive Director responsible for Agricultural and EU Relations. In a...

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Google is launching a tender to digitally catch up with the Central and Eastern European region

Google has announced the Google.org Impact Challenge program for countries in the Central and Eastern European region, which aims to support organizations working to catch up digitally and promote inclusive...

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The Romanian government forecasts a 4.4 percent decline in the economy last year

The Romanian government’s Economic Forecasting Committee expected the performance of the Romanian economy to decline by 4.4 percent last year compared to 2019, a worse forecast than the 3.8 percent...

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Gen Zers are truth barometers

Half of U.S. Gen Z respondents aged 18 to 23 years will always research a company to ensure it aligns with their position on corporate social responsibility before making a...

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(HU) Jelentős beruházást hajtott létre a Mecsek Füszért Zrt.

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British Meat Industry Warns Of Border Chaos As Delays Halt Exports

The British meat industry has warned of looming border chaos as post-Brexit customs checks between Britain and the European Union (EU) halt some cross-border meat flows even with volumes sharply...

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Ferrero makes progress in implementing packaging strategy

The Ferrero Group is looking to drive forward its sustainability strategy with a range of new activities and collaborations. These include a pilot project for the Nutella brand in France,...

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Nissan’s New Pod Concept Turns Remote Working into a Dream

Remote working just became a lot cooler thanks to Nissan. The Japanese car company unveiled its NV350 van on YouTube last week, and it’s been specially refurbished to house a...

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