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Employment in the United States grew much less than expected in October
Employment growth in the United States rose much less than expected in October, when the economy was hit again by the intensification of the coronavirus pandemic – according to data...
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The eurozone is heading for a double-dip recession, according to PMI surveys
The economic performance of the euro area private sector stagnated in October as the services sector was hit again by austerity measures that prevented the spread of the coronavirus pandemic,...
Read moreThey switched to mask manufacturing at a diaper manufacturing company
Masks approved by the British Standards Institution (BSI) for quality control will be imported into the UK from a Chinese company specializing in adult diapers – origo wrote. One of...
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Hungarian startup saves the world from plastic
Hungarian young people have produced a bacterial cocktail, unique in the world, which can break down disposable plastic in 7 weeks. The significance of the discovery is well illustrated by...
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Radio and online displayvideo support enhances the impact of FMCG retail and multimedia TV advertising
This time, Atmedia, the multimedia trading house, analyzed the impact of different media types on individual and joint sales based on media usage in the FMCG Retail sector. The analysis...
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Shoppers are coming out of the store with smaller and smaller bags
And Christmas is coming. We also bought less in October than before. Recent months have dragged the shopkeeper’s balance sheet down: from August to October minus. The most unpleasant omen...
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Why don’t we respect food?
The fight against food waste is not primarily a question of money, but of awareness, and one of the most important elements is the cooperation of state, civil and corporate...
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Introducing Unicum Barista from more than 40 Unicum herbs, with arabica coffee extract, aged in oak barrels
As a result of nearly three years of development work, Zwack Unicum introduces the newest member of the Unicum family, the Unicum Barista. For the time being, Unicum, matured in...
Read moreMLBKT: Purchasing Managers Index indicates minimal optimism again
The seasonally adjusted value of the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in October rose by 50.1 points from 48.7 in September, with respondents reporting more favorable developments than in the previous...
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Tens of thousands temporary workers could be hired if needed
Due to the pandemic, tens of thousands of jobseekers have turned to temporary employment agencies almost overnight. And thanks to the relaunch of recent months, thousands have already been able...
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Four hundred million HUF developments were implemented at the Fisheries Research Institute in Szarvas
With the help of nearly four hundred million forints of EU support, 19 fishponds were established at the Fisheries Research Institute (HAKI) of the National Center for Agricultural Research and...
Read moreOrganic wheat can prove in special variety tests
On the Hungarian Science Day, the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture announced the launch of a new national grain variety test network. The Organic Agricultural Research Institute (ÖMKi) has launched...
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Consumer prices in the euro area fell 0.3 percent in October
In the euro area, the consumer price index fell by 0.3 percent year-on-year in October, in line with expectations, which was in line with the decline in September. The European...
Read moreGlobal smartphone sales declined
Smartphone sales declined significantly less than expected globally in the third quarter, partly due to the increased demand as the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic eased, according to a...
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Shop!X 2020 – building a sustainable future
Shop!X will go beyond environmental issues to find solutions for the critical issues that face every part of our industry on the virtual event 9-12. November 2020. Lectures, workshops, labs...
Read moreThe November closure could cut German GDP by another 1 percentage point
A partial closure ordered by the end of November due to the intensification of the coronavirus pandemic could cut Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) by another 1 percentage point –...
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HelloFresh sees U.S. growth opportunities as pandemic triggers eating at home boom
German meal-kit delivery firm HelloFresh HFGG.DE said on Tuesday it was expanding capacity to keep up with a surge in demand for its products in the United States, and sales...
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Coop Denmark Launches Webshop For Small Producers
Coop Denmark has announced that it has launched a new online shop via Coop Crowdfunding, where small Danish food producers will be able to sell their goods directly to consumers....
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Tesco shares predictions for “unprecedented Christmas”
In its third annual Christmas report, the retailer shares insight on what it expects from shoppers in the festive season. Family connections One in five people report having grown closer...
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A campaign is launched to encourage the consumption of poultry and eggs
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM), the Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC) and the Poultry Product Council (BTT) are launching a campaign to encourage the consumption of poultry and eggs. Minister of...
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SPAR is strengthening the Hungarian meat market with another plant
The SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. has became the owner of the ZIMBO Perbál Húsipari Termelő Kft. in Perbál. Following the successful completion of the transaction, the company will further modernize...
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Analysts do not expect a substantial slowdown in earnings growth this year
Analysts interviewed by MTI did not expect a substantial slowdown in wage growth this year, who also drew attention to fluctuations in the composition of employees, which could lead to...
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Lidl further reduces plastic waste
Lidl Magyarország has a long-term commitment to reducing plastic waste, so in line with this approach, it will offer its customers reusable bags for the packaging and transport of fruit,...
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St. Martin’s Day New Wine Festival and Goose Feast await visitors to the Open-Air Museum throughout the weekend
St. Martin’s Day New Wine Festival and Goose Feast are waiting for visitors in the Open-Air Museum all weekend, including Martin’s Day folk customs, handicrafts, themed wine tasting, autumn delicacies...
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ITM: commercial and catering companies to join the European Waste Reduction Week!
Businesses and employees in trade, hospitality and tourism are also encouraged to join to the Hungarian program of the European Waste Reduction Week – Boros Anita, State Secretary of the...
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Never pour this household waste down the drain
The Hungarian Water and Wastewater Technology Association (MaSzeSz) carried out a social survey with the help of WWF Hungary, which also showed how consciously we use our drain, ie the...
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Green investment can make up for the jobs lost in Europe in the crisis
If implemented, the upcoming green projects analyzed by EY would create almost 3 million jobs in the European Union. Their implementation is also hampered by the economic impacts of COVID-19...
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A huge Aldi store opened in Germany
The German discount chain has opened its latest prestige project, the world’s largest Aldi store, in Mülheim, Germany, not far from the company’s headquarters – portfolio.hu wrote. Photo: Aldi The...
Read moreRetail sales in Germany fell in September
In Germany, retail sales fell much more than analysts expected in September on a monthly basis, which experts say is partly due to the resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic. The...
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