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Anniversary 20th European Trade Day (with video)
The 20th, anniversary edition of the European Trade Day was held. The event organizer, VOSZ, once again aimed to highlight the strategic importance of the Hungarian retail sector. The main...
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JYSK Hungary is celebrating the opening of its 100th store with a donation
At the end of October, the newest JYSK store will open in Debrecen, which will be their 100th store in Hungary. On the occasion of new store openings, the retail...
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An exciting period in the Hungarian parcel delivery market: challenges and transformations in the sector
Hungarian parcel delivery companies have faced many challenges in recent years, since after a rapid growth during the pandemic, returning customer habits, rising costs and new regulations weighing on the...
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Standing on the side of customers, IKEA has invested more than 2.1 billion euros in reducing prices
Today, Ingka Group announced IKEA retail sales of EUR 39.6 billion for the 2024 financial year, a 5 percent decrease compared to last year (EUR 41.7 billion in FY 2023)....
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PLMA 2024 Trade Show: ambitious manufacturers and retailers
Held at the end of May in the RAI Conference Centre in Amsterdam, the PLMA World of Private Label Show welcomed more than 28,000 professionals from over 125 countries, who...
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Cerbona expanded its production capacity by more than HUF one billion
Cerbona Zrt expanded its production capacity by more than HUF one billion. At Thursday’s press conference, CEO Tamás Mészáros said that with the new production line, the company now has...
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Chestnut-apricot chocolate cake has become Budapest’s dessert
The chestnut-apricot chocolate cake of Cocó7 Chocolate Shop és Látványműhely was chosen as Budapest’s dessert this year, which can be tasted for the first time at the Sweet Days Budapest...
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The former chairman of Lidl Hungary’s board of directors and his colleague also received prestigious recognition on the European Trade Day
The former manager and employee of Lidl Hungary received prestigious professional awards on the occasion of the European Trade Day. Jenő Grósz, Lidl International board member responsible for several countries,...
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Delays and interruptions in parcel delivery: Christmas peak period in danger?
More and more problems are arising in the domestic package delivery market, due to which customers complain about the quality of the services, reports Pénzcentrum. In recent weeks, a number...
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Bucharest requires a license to import eggs and poultry meat from Ukraine
Romania will include eggs and poultry meat in the list of food industry products that can only be imported from Ukraine with an import permit, Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu announced...
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New players, new strategies
According to the GKID’s first report for 2024, although the economic situation has improved somewhat, people remain cautious and consumption hasn’t increased significantly. This article is available for reading in...
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foodora draws attention to the importance of “me time”.
The constant digital readiness and everyday expectations in the workplace and private life keep Hungarians in a constant state of attention and time. Based on a previous survey by the...
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The mobile recycling program of the Jane Goodall Institute won the telecom tender
Magyar Telekom and Hello Nonprofit announced a tender specifically for Hungarian non-profit organizations under the title In circulation, interaction, community. In the call, applications were expected from organizations that reduce...
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The pink truck, which draws attention to the fight against breast cancer, has started on Hungarian roads
On October 9, the pink truck of the Waberer’s Group and Volvo Hungária Kft., which draws attention to the importance of the fight against breast cancer, started on Hungarian roads....
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An AI-based solution for managing real-time guest reviews: SurvAI by Everguest Intelligence has arrived
Everguest’s new AI-based software solution, SurvAI by Everguest Intelligence, has arrived, allowing hospitality professionals to collect feedback from guests in real time and respond immediately to comments. With SurvAI’s AI-based...
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Introducing Unicum’s first luxury liqueur, Trezor X
Zwack Unicum has reached another important milestone in its more than 230-year history: it has created Unicum Trezor XO, a limited-edition, exclusive herbal liqueur, with which it is also the...
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Hungary’s first refrigerated forest seed storage facility was handed over
On the one hand, forests are a solution to climate change, but on the other hand, they suffer its effects. Therefore, for the sake of successful afforestation, we need to...
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New artificial dyes have been added to the banned list
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill banning the use of artificial colors in food served in the state’s schools by the end of 2027, making it...
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The Hungarian EU presidency shows the direction for the common agricultural policy after 2027
The aim of the Hungarian EU presidency is to show direction to the new European Commission in the form of council conclusions regarding the main directions of the common agricultural...
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Discipline must not be relaxed in the fight against African swine fever
Our country successfully defended itself against African swine fever: more than six years have passed since the appearance of the disease, and the pig sector has been protected from the...
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Valio spends EUR 70m to upgrade its domestic facility
Finnish dairy company Valio is investing around EUR 70m in modernising its Seinäjoki dairy plant, increasing capacity and improving operational and energy efficiency. Works are scheduled to last until 2026....
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Ahold Delhaize introduces new in-store audio retail media solution
The grocery company’s East Coast banners will give CPG partners the ability to create in-store audio ads and strategies through a partnership with Vibenomics. AD Retail Media announced Thursday it...
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The interests of Hungarian farmers come first in relation to Ukrainian agricultural products
The primary task of the Hungarian agricultural administration is to protect the interests of Hungarian farmers against Ukrainian agricultural products, which is why we will continue to maintain the import...
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Tourism developments are starting in Sándorfalva
Tourism developments are starting in Sándorfalva in the Csongrád-Csanád county, as part of the EU-funded investment, the eco-park showcasing the natural beauty of the wetlands will be expanded, the roof...
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Diageo trials spirit bottle refill station in Ireland
The trial of the integrated keg and bottle dispenser is taking place in select bars in Dublin city. Diageo is trialling a keg system for refiling spirit bottles in Ireland...
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Az előlegfizetési időszak november végéig tart
Thanks to the autumn works carried out in a timely manner, the sunflower harvest was completed by the first week of October, and the corn harvest is also nearing its...
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Gyermelyi Express pasta
The three formats (Spaghetti, Fusilli, Chifferini) of Gyermelyi Express pasta are special, because they can be prepared in just 3 minutes. Now it is easier than ever before to put...
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EU Olive Oil Supply To Swell As Spanish Crop Recovers From Drought
Olive oil supply in Europe is set to rise sharply in the year ahead as top producer Spain recovers from drought, though it was unclear if households hurt by record...
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It has been revealed how much money farmers can expect during the advance payment period of direct subsidies
The Ministry of Agriculture has published how much advance support farmers can expect in connection with the direct support related to the 2024 uniform applications. The advance payment period is...
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It is a good sign that the domestic retail turnover has increased significantly, especially in the eastern regions
In August, Hungarian customers spent HUF 70 billion more than a year earlier, leaving a total of HUF 1,668 billion in retail. The turnover of grocery stores increased the most,...
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