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Hungarian cardholders would rather pay with their fingerprints than with passwords

• New Visa survey finds Hungarian consumers feel more secure and comfortable with fingerprint or other biometric authentication than traditional methods • 19percent of Hungarian consumers have already quit online...

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Do you see it when you hear it?

The Coca-Cola Lion Award winner’s Try Not to Hear This campaign is already being seen (or heard) at home. Ringing of ice cubes in the glass; soft knocking as the...

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Gourmet Festival: the gastro festival will be organized for the tenth time in May

Fifty chefs, the most renowned professionals in the country, will prepare their favorite dishes at the 10th Electrolux Gourmet Festival, which will feature the world’s most renowned restaurants, confectioneries, wineries,...

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The direction of tax control is changing, with the emphasis on encouraging compliance

The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) is undergoing a major change, which in the long run may result in the organization being able to continuously monitor all domestic taxpayers...

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Sterilized Cat Atlantik-Lachs product.

The German manufacturer has ordered the product to be recalled. This type of cat food is also available in Hungarian shops – the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nebih) points...

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Lidl also uses recycled plastic to wrap fish in packaging waste

Lidl integrates even time-collected plastic from the ocean into the packaging of some of its products, – origo wrote after Store Insider. Lidl, creates opackaging for its fresh fish products...

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Lindt expects chocolate prices to increase

Swiss premium chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli says they will have no choice but to raise prices after two African countries charge a sizeable premium to pay the poorest farmers...

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Euro-area unemployment stagnated on an almost 12 years low

In line with market expectations, the euro area unemployment rate stagnated in January at a low of almost 12 years. According to a report released Tuesday by the Statistical Office...

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Ducks against locusts

China is planning to send up to 100,000 ducks to Pakistan to help the country contain a huge plague of locusts – origo wrote, after Asia Times. Locusts have erupted...

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Global sales of smartphones have declined

In the last quarter of last year, 406.64 million smartphones were sold worldwide, which is a decrease of 0.4 percent, compared to the same period in 2018. Gartner, a US...

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FAO, UN Environment deepen their partnership

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) renewed their partnership on Thursday, pledging to cooperate in areas of common interest. The Memorandum of...

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New CEO at McDonald’s in Hungary

From March 1, 2020, Égi Zsolt is the new Managing Director of McDonald’s in Hungary. The specialist will replace Horváth Ágnes, the number one manager in the company. After 20...

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Beiersdorf Gives Solid Outlook But Coronavirus Impact Unsure

Nivea maker Beiersdorf on Tuesday said it expected similar sales growth and profitability in 2020 compared to 2019, although it cautioned that it could not yet assess the impact of...

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Coronavirus To Have ‘Substantial’ Impact On Trade: WTO

The head of the World Trade Organisation said that he expected the coronavirus epidemic to have a “substantial” impact on the global economy, but plans for a June ministerial meeting...

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Walmart wants Verizon 5G network to support in-store health hubs

Walmart reportedly plans to offer in-store digital health services based on next-generation mobile connectivity. According to Pymnts, Walmart is negotiating with Verizon to provide a 5G wireless network that the...

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Nébih has lifted some restrictions due to avian flu

On Monday, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) lifted restrictions on highly pathogenic avian influenza in Komárom-Esztergom and Hajdú Bihar counties. From now on, domestic and EU poultry shipments...

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The market reporting obligation for certain dairy products has been extended until 2023

The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) has extended the scope of the market reporting obligation for certain dairy products to the Dairy Interbranch and Product Council until 2023 – the council...

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MLBKT: PMI indicates minimal growth

The seasonally adjusted February Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) was 50.1 points, down from 52.2 in January and the fourth lowest since February 1995 – the Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory...

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Immediate bank transfer will have a big impact on curbing cash flow

It will have a huge impact on curbing cash flow if an immediate bank transfer is triggered – Trencsán Erika, leading financial expert told M1 news channel on Saturday. The...

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The OECD has lowered its global growth forecast

Since the economic and financial crisis, the world economy is expected to suffer the biggest decline due to the outbreak of the coronavirus – according to the Paris-based Organization for...

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The meatfree meat-producing company is still loss-making

The California-based Beyond Meat released its fourth-quarter report, and while the company is still loss-making, it has lost much less than a year earlier due to strong demand growth, origo...

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SAP Plastics Cloud or Technology for the Environment

New global marketplace for companies to use recycled plastics and other alternatives; partnership with an ocean-going sailing expedition of a women’s scientific research initiative; sustainability assessment of the harmful effects...

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Disposable plastic bags were banned in New York State

On March 1, a ban on disposable plastic bags came into effect in New York, where about 23 billion plastic bags have been sold each year – origo wrote. The...

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Amazon Expands Physical Footprint With Bigger Cashier-Less Grocery Shop

The world’s biggest online retailer is set to open ‘Amazon Go Grocery,’ a store in Seattle’s Capitol Hill with four times the shopping space as the first cashier-less location it...

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Ízmester liquid spice marinades

Ízmester liquid spice marinades brig new flavours and diversity to the barbecue season. The product is available in 5 exciting flavours – each one is a ready-to-use liquid spice cocktail....

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Pécsi Radler renewed

Pécsi Brewery has renewed its Radler product range. The new design perfectly suits Hungary’s oldest brewing company, but at the same time has a fresh and modern style. Contacts: Best...

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(HU) Zewa prémium háztartási papírtörlő család

The new products in Zewa’s premium kitchen roll range are stronger than ever before and absorb 50 percent more liquid than earlier variants, thanks to the new Power-X structure. Each...

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Magnesia Red flavoured mineral water

There is a new flavoured mineral water portfolio in the Magnesia range, called Magnesia RED. Magnesia RED is marketed in attractive 1.5l red bottles and is available in four flavours:...

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New HERZ hams

New HERZ hams have 95-97 percent meat content, and they are free from flavour enhancers, colours, gluten and lactose. They are available in bigger, 150g format than before. As a...

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(HU) Apenta+

The latest, sugar-free variants from the Apenta+ functional drink range contribute to the strength of the immune system and the healthy functioning of the body. Apenta+ POWER C 1000mg Vitamin...

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