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The economic performance of the euro area declined less than expected in February
The euro area’s economic performance had been shrinking for the fifth month in February, but to a lesser extent than in the previous month, mainly due to an unprecedented rise...
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In a mentor role
Ákos Bősze, business development executive (HoReCa) of METRO talked to our magazine about the impact of the virus on the present and the future of the sector. What was it...
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Magazine: The system protects you!
Our magazine asked some of the biggest players in the Hungarian Franchise market about how the pandemic affected the sector. We learned from Géza Tóth, CEO of Co-op Hungary Zrt....
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Retail sales fell 1.8 percent at the beginning of the year on an annual basis
Compared to the previous month, the seasonally and calendar-adjusted volume of retail trade sales increased by 0.5 percent in January. Compared to a year earlier, according to the raw data,...
Read moreLondon analysts expect stronger-than-expected Hungarian growth this year due to improved GDP performance at the end of last year
According to macroeconomic analysts in London, the upward adjustment of Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of last year makes it probable that the Hungarian economy may...
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We accumulate household biscuits the most because of the pandemic
We’ve been eating significantly more biscuits since the outbreak of the pandemic. During the large accumulation, the turnover of household biscuits increased by 50 percent, and 50 percent more of...
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KAVOSZ: Széchenyi Card Program’s crisis constructions were extended
The crisis constructions of the Széchenyi Card Program will certainly be available to entrepreneurs by 31 December 2021, after the government extended the possibility of using loans from 30 June...
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The collection of NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto capsules in MediaMarkt has started
In March this year, Nestlé will launch a new capsule collection and recycling system for NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto capsules, so it can take another significant step towards achieving a circular...
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Heineken strengthens further in trade with Positive Adamsky
Heineken Hungária and Positive Adamsky have worked together several times over the past 3 years through ad hoc assignments, and from this year the agency will also take part in...
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Family cashier: Johnny, you spent more
I? – asks Johnny – Just look at my shopping list hon’: it got shorter. Okay, so there was a bit of an increase in prices. In 2020, the total...
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Randstad: In Hungary, 38 percent of companies plan to increase their headcount this year
In Hungary, 38 percent of medium-sized and large companies are planning to expand their staff this year, such as hiring IT professionals, manual workers and employees in the manufacturing sector,...
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Forbes: Here is a list of the most influential women
Forbes again published a list of the most influential women this year. The list is available at the following link: https://forbes.hu/extra/a-legbefolyasosabb-magyar-nok-2021/?fbclid=IwAR3lz7MM_X3k1VawA7MRq63yFUQFVmfhEVKGa0UnDkM-O1sbiUg8PTQ9R0c...
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Ikea digital card game for International Women’s Day
Ikea deals out digital card game on Instagram to fight domestic work inequality. The company’s aim is to make homes more equal this International Women’s Day and afterwards. This International...
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AGRO UNI – Focus on current issues of Hungarian agricultural higher education – online conference
Organized by the Department of Agricultural Sciences of the National Association of Doctoral Students, the Hungarian Science and Innovation Management Foundation and the Digital Welfare Program, AGRO UNI will be...
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Fidelity International: Analyst Survey Starts – Competition for Net Zero Carbon Emissions
By the end of the decade, almost a quarter (24%) of all companies will be carbon neutral, according to a Fidelity International Analyst Survey showing that environmental, social and corporate...
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MNB: clear progress in green finances last year
Despite the pandemic, there was clear progress in green finance last year, many banks are working to introduce green loans, and the Hungarian state has successfully issued green government securities,...
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New fertilizer in Israel could be the solution of the future
An Israeli company would produce an odorless, safely stored and usable fertilizer from animal feces – agrarszektor.hu wrote. The procedure, developed by Paulee CleanTec, was originally intended to get rid...
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FAO Food Price Index rises for ninth consecutive month in February
Global food commodity prices rose for the ninth consecutive month in February, with quotations for sugar and vegetable oils increasing the most, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
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A guide to plastic bags
From 1 July 2021 new rules enter into force for in-store plastic bags. Between 15 and 50 micrometres only biodegradable bags can be used. Bags thinner and thicker than these...
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Last year the Easter rabbit stayed put, but this year it plans to hop
The premiumisation process didn’t stop Easter confectionery was one of the biggest loser FMCG categories of the coronavirus pandemic that broke out in March 2020. Families spent their money on...
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Beyond Meat Signs Multi-Year Supply Deals With McDonald’s And Yum Brands
Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat has said that it has signed multi-year supply deals with McDonald’s Corp and KFC owner Yum Brands Inc, underscoring consumers’ appetite for vegetable-based alternatives and Beyond Meat‘s leading position. The plant-based meat industry has...
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(HU) Megújuló energiára áll át a Mars Ausztrália
Sorry, this entry is only available in HU....
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Google Vows No New User Tracking in Chrome Ad Data Changes
Google says it won’t develop new ways to follow individual users across the internet after it phases out existing ad tracking technology from Chrome browsers in an upcoming overhaul aimed...
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Analysts: strong rebound potential in last year’s fourth-quarter GDP data
This year’s economic outlook is viewed differently by analysts interviewed by MTI; there were those who believed that last year’s upward-revised fourth-quarter GDP figure indicated a significant rebound potential, and...
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The adventures of Frutti and Veggi continue as the European Fresh Team
This year marks the start of another three-year period of the EU Chamber of Agriculture’s (NAK) EU campaign to promote fruit and vegetable consumption in cooperation with French-Belgian professional organizations....
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Etele Plaza has received the occupancy permit – the tenants are moving in
Etele Plaza has obtained the commissioning permit, so the tenants can start building their new stores in the largest shopping center in Buda. Developed by Futureal, with an investment value...
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The Czech company operating Kifli.hu is expanding from 190 million euros
Rohlik Group has raised 190 million euros from investors to expand its existing markets and enter the online food market in Germany. The company is present in Hungary with the...
Read moreThe Food Bank and Munch enter into a strategic partnership
The Hungarian Food Bank Association and Munch, the Food Saving Social Enterprise, have concluded an investment agreement. Thanks to the cooperation between the Food Bank and Munch, the food surpluses...
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The Media Union Foundation’s national campaign against food waste has ended
The “Live Fully!”, campaign launched last August, ended in February. It is a nationwide social campaign aimed at raising awareness of food waste and, in the long run, reducing waste....
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For the first time, Lidl offers a household product made from recycled plastic
As part of REset Plastic’s plastics strategy, Lidl is constantly working to reduce its use of plastics and use more and more recycled plastics. The company aims to get closer...
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