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Erwin Müller won his second “Goldener Zuckerhut” award – Unparalleled Lifetime Achievement in Retail
In Berlin, in the presence of around 500 guests, Erwin Müller, the founder of Müller Holding, received the highest honor of the German food and consumer goods industry, the “Goldener...
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New, innovative dog food in the range of INTERSPAR hypermarkets
SPAR Hungary is constantly expanding its range of products and looking for novelties that will raise the wide range of stores to an even higher level. The innovative PetChef dog...
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The everyday life of the Peter Cerny Foundation Ambulance Service for premature babies
An average of 150,000 kilometers traveled annually to save the lives of the smallest, special medical equipment and an ambulance tailored to the unique needs of rescuing babies. The Peter...
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Pessimistic retail sector, with expansion intentions
Tibor Bodor, the head of K&H Bank’s corporate division gave a presentation at this year’s Business Days conference, titled “When and what may trigger growth in the FMCG sector?” A...
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Lidl’s private labels have a big influence on the Portuguese economy
Lidl Portugal’s private label products contributed nearly EUR 1bn to the country’s economy in 2023, according to a recent study by consultancy firm Forvis Mazars. This amount represents almost one...
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PwC Hungary assessed labor market preferences for the eighth time and presented the Most Attractive Workplace of the Year awards
In addition to the basic salary, respect for privacy and a good atmosphere and a supportive environment are important when choosing a job, according to PwC’s eighth Labor Market Preference...
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Supplier and buyer goals align, but challenges and plans vary by channel – We were learning together (Business Days 2024 Part 1)
From Tuesday the students of the FMCG Open University had the chance to dive into the science of retail trade. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11...
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Coca-Cola opens the Christmas period here too with the slogan “The world needs more Santas”
For Coca-Cola, Christmas is not just a holiday, but the most important time of the year when the brand contributes the most to creating social experiences and intimate moments. According...
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AM: this year’s harvest and sowing have come to an end
This year, the autumn harvesting and sowing work was completed, the soil was sufficiently moist for autumn sowing, and in the more or less sunny weather, it was possible to...
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A sound mind in a sound body? Conscious immune strengthening during the winter period
The immune system, i.e. the complex defense system of the body, is crucial in the fight against infections and diseases. Adequate intake of vitamins and minerals is, of course, essential...
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K&H won two prizes at the CSR Hungary competition
K&H Bank received two new professional awards at the Hungarian Business Responsibility Award (CSR Hungary Award 2024): one in the Best environmental responsibility category, with the “K&H green car financing...
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Bird flu has also reached the county of Somogy
This time, the laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) detected the presence of the highly pathogenic bird flu virus in Somogy county. In addition, the disease was...
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From the end of November, grape growers can apply for participation in the AKG
Participation in the new Agricultural Environmental Management Support Program (AKG) is an excellent opportunity for grape growers – said Zsolt Feldman, the Secretary of State for Agriculture and Rural Development...
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Polish Deputy Prime Minister: the EU-Mercosur cooperation agreement threatens Polish agriculture
The cooperation agreement to be concluded between the European Union and the member states of the South American Mercosur free trade zone threatens Polish agriculture – warned on Thursday Wladyslaw...
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Quality inspection practices for corn purchases are being reviewed
The Ministry of Agriculture is reviewing the quality inspection practices for corn purchases. Instead of creating unnecessary tension, self-restraint and compliance with the rules are needed in the corn market,...
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Szamos marzipan and praline Christmas candies
A selection of Szamos marzipan and praline Christmas candies for those who love special flavours. Exclusive new flavours have been added to the traditional high-quality Szamos marzipan and praline Christmas...
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McDonald’s USA, Syngenta and Lopez Foods Collaborate to Help Produce Beef More Sustainably in the US
Syngenta, McDonald’s and Lopez Foods announce collaboration aimed at helping to reduce certain environmental impacts during beef production. McDonald’s USA, one of the largest fast food restaurant chains, Lopez Foods,...
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AM: the domestic seed sector is a national strategic issue
The domestic seed sector is a national strategic issue. High-quality domestic seeds and propagating materials fundamentally contribute to the long-term sustainability of domestic agricultural production – said Sándor Farkas, the...
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Lidl Parent Schwarz Group Partners With Google For Advanced Cybersecurity
Lidl and Kaufland parent Schwarz Group has announced a long-term partnership with Google to offer advanced cybersecurity solutions for its companies in Germany and Europe. The partnership will see the...
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TECHXPO 2024 is coming – Central Europe’s biggest tech summit
A brand new international technology event is making its debut in Budapest, which appeals to professionals and the general public at the same time. TECHXPO is more than an exhibition:...
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LG presented laundry solutions equipped with artificial intelligence
LG Electronics (LG) presented its PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY product line at the Texcare international trade show for laundry and textile care held in Frankfurt. The new product line, which prioritizes energy...
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Magyar Telekom’s 2024 third quarter results
Today, Magyar Telekom published its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2024 according to the IFRS Accounting Standards adopted by the EU. The quarterly financial report contains unaudited...
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Retail trade drove the record sales of the AutoWallis Group in the third quarter
The AutoWallis Group achieved record third-quarter sales, the main driving force of which was the Retail Business, which continued to grow by 16 percent, exceeding the market average. The sales...
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Applications for organic farming support can be submitted soon
Producers who choose organic farming will receive greater benefits than ever before. A new program will be launched to support them within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic...
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Protection against bird flu is ongoing
Bird flu is already present in nine counties in our country, said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy. He added that due to the spread of the epidemic, the national chief...
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The Christmas onslaught on the toy market is starting
The busiest period of the domestic game market begins: half of the annual turnover is realized in the weeks before Christmas. The rise of digitization is clearly demonstrated by the...
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The future of multi-use packaging – what should the commercial sector prepare for?
On April 24, 2024, the European Parliament issued a legislative resolution on the PPWR regulation (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – Hungarian version here) on packaging and packaging waste, which...
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Hungarian Black Friday is 10 years old – from bargain hunting to conscious shopping
Black Friday in Hungary has changed a lot in 10 years: while initially it was characterized by huge sales and impulse purchases, today more conscious, planned shopping takes place. Instead...
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In the way of carbon awareness: SPAR compensates for its events by planting hundreds of indigenous fruit trees
This year, SPAR Hungary’s practice of striving for environmental awareness in corporate events continued: the store chain already organized two carbon-conscious events in 2024. SPAR compensates the carbon dioxide emissions...
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Lucky Safe prize game – a community activity from Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft.
For the 14th time, Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. has launched its popular Lucky Safe prize game, with a grand prize up to HUF 1m. This article is available for reading...
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